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Da Da On
Ali Love & Prince Andre
“Brazilian hip house”, in the label’s own words. Recorded in Brazil, in Florianópolis and Bahia; released by Hot Creations on 12" vinyl and digital.
- HOTC204
- Digital 10.02.2023
- 12" vinyl
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- Ali Love & Prince Andre
- Da Da On · Hot Creations · HOTC204
- 10 Feb 2023 (digital)
- 12" vinyl and digital
- BBC Radio 1 · Pete Tong
- Defected Radio
- Brazilian hip house
Side A · Recorded in Brazil
- A1 Florianópolis
- A2 Bahia
- A3 The voice
- A4 The groove
ASide A · The recording
Made in Brazil
Da Da On was born in Brazil: recorded first in Florianópolis, then in Bahia.
- A1FlorianópolisThe session starts in the city where Prince Andre had produced since 2012 and built the Puressência studio.
- A2BahiaThen it moves on to Bahia, where Prince Andre comes from.
- A3The voiceVocals and rhymes by Prince Andre, in Portuguese.
- A4The grooveProduced by Ali Love.
“‘Da Da On’ brings a driving bassline, samba inspired percussion, whistles, and Prince Andre’s effervescent rhymes.”
Side B · The label and the airwaves
- B1 Hot Creations
- B2 On air
- B3 In the booth
- B4 In the press
B1Side B · The label
Hot Creations
Da Da On is Ali Love’s solo debut on Hot Creations, and his first record on the label since Benediction.
“…a pretty unique slice of Brazilian hip house.”
“This is an explosion of energy built for Carnaval.”
- Artists
- Ali Love & Prince Andre
- Label
- Hot Creations
- Catalogue
- HOTC204
- Released
- 10 February 2023 (digital)
- Format
- 12" vinyl and digital
- Tracks
- Da Da On · Da Da On (Dub)
- Production
- Ali Love
- Vocals & rhymes
- Prince Andre
- Recorded in
- Florianópolis and Bahia
B2Radio (confirmed plays, official campaign report)
On air
- BBC Radio 1 Pete Tong 10 & 17 Feb 2023
- Defected Radio 3 Mar 2023
- KISS FM United Kingdom 3 plays · Feb 2023
- m2o Italy · Dance Revolution 24 Feb 2023
- SLAM FM Netherlands · Mau P 17 Feb 2023
- Polskie Radio Poland 20 Feb 2023
Source: Inflyte campaign report, 20 March 2023.
B3DJ feedback (official campaign report)
In the booth
“This is a wicked tune..... Bravo!”
Groove Armada “This is dope! Love it!”
Gorgon City “Loving the Brazilian vibe here!! thx”
Riva Starr “HUGE track! Will play a LOT! Thanks”
Pirupa “The dub mix is awesome!!”
Baum “This is DOPE!!!”
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Also downloaded by: Claptone, Steve Lawler, Claude VonStroke, Shiba San, DJ T. and Mar-T.
B4Press
In the press
- UK · 10 Feb 2023Data Transmission (opens in a new tab)Da Da On premiere.
- BrazilHouse MagFeatured EP, with player.
- UKUp Front Beats (opens in a new tab)Feature on the release.
Source: HOTC204 report (6 March 2023).
CThe collaborator · Production
On Da Da On, Ali Love handles production; the vocals and rhymes are Prince Andre’s. The official release credit is Ali Love & Prince Andre.
Songwriter, musician and vocalist, Ali Love is “one of the premier songwriters of contemporary UK dance music”, in the release’s words. He has collaborated with The Chemical Brothers, Justice, CamelPhat and Róisín Murphy, and was part of Infinity Ink and of Hot Natured, the group behind Benediction.
“This is the first solo record I’ve released without my lead vocals, so I think it shows that I’m more than just a vocalist.”
The collaborator’s discography
- BenedictionWith Hot Natured, on Hot Creations
- ConfusionWith Keinemusik
- Da Da OnWith Prince Andre, on Hot Creations (2023)
Sources: Ali Love official biography (2023) and Hot Creations release (2023).
Logo: Ali Love press material. Portrait: Ali Love press material. Sleeve: photo of the Secret Sunday Lover CD. Used with permission only to tell the story of this track; it does not mean Ali Love takes part in Prince Andre’s campaign.
DListen and buy
Listen to Da Da On
Original and dub, on the major platforms and on 12" vinyl.
ENext chapter
International campaign
Da Da On opened the door. Now Prince Andre is taking Brazilian hip house beyond Brazil, where most of his Spotify audience already is, led by the United States and the United Kingdom.
Spotify for Artists, 2025 recap (profile)
Radio, press, labels, promoters and brands: get in touch.
The international campaign is Prince Andre’s; Ali Love and Hot Creations are not part of it.
Meet Prince AndreA Puressência campaign for Prince Andre · Powered by A.MOTION