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The Hippo Sound System is a collective formed in 2018 by Bristol UK’s notorious ‘samba junglist’
DJ Hiphoppapotamus. Touring the festival scene across the UK and Europe their explosive live performances have earned them a well trusted reputation for blowing up dancefloors, moving feet and uplifting souls! Their tracks have been featured on BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 1Xtra, BBC Radio 6 by Jeremiah Asiamiah, Don Letts and Craig Charles. Don Letts also included their track “Into The Jungle” on his “Best of 2020” round up.
Fusing their favourite elements of world music and sound system culture they explore new possibilities between musical cultures, fusing ancestral rhythms with modern dance music. Percussive rhythms and heavy bass drive this vibe train as this Hippo and his percussionist/production partner, Munki, draw influence from all over. Including, Afro/Latin/world music, Jazz, Hip Hop, House, Breaks, Dub, Drum and Bass & Jungle for their productions. The result? A uniquely high energy and psychedelic global bass sound – complete with the flair of live musicians and the exciting builds and drops of bass music!
They have brought their good vibes to major stages at some of the best festivals in the UK, including Glastonbury, Boomtown, Secret Garden Party, Shambala, Green Man, Shindig, Beathearder and many more! Now building their international network and audience, as they prepare for the release of their debut album in 2023 on Colombian global bass label Galletas Calientes.
DJ Hiphoppapotamus. Touring the festival scene across the UK and Europe their explosive live performances have earned them a well trusted reputation for blowing up dancefloors, moving feet and uplifting souls! Their tracks have been featured on BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 1Xtra, BBC Radio 6 by Jeremiah Asiamiah, Don Letts and Craig Charles. Don Letts also included their track “Into The Jungle” on his “Best of 2020” round up.
Fusing their favourite elements of world music and sound system culture they explore new possibilities between musical cultures, fusing ancestral rhythms with modern dance music. Percussive rhythms and heavy bass drive this vibe train as this Hippo and his percussionist/production partner, Munki, draw influence from all over. Including, Afro/Latin/world music, Jazz, Hip Hop, House, Breaks, Dub, Drum and Bass & Jungle for their productions. The result? A uniquely high energy and psychedelic global bass sound – complete with the flair of live musicians and the exciting builds and drops of bass music!
They have brought their good vibes to major stages at some of the best festivals in the UK, including Glastonbury, Boomtown, Secret Garden Party, Shambala, Green Man, Shindig, Beathearder and many more! Now building their international network and audience, as they prepare for the release of their debut album in 2023 on Colombian global bass label Galletas Calientes.
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