Mamman Sani & Tropikal Camel "Nijerusalem" LP

• LP collaboration from Nigerien synth pioneer Mamman Sani and electronic producer Tropikal Camel.
• Issued through Batov, with synth melodies, percussive electronics, Hausa and Tuareg roots, and dub-minded low-end.
• For fans of: Sahel Sounds, Nyege Nyege Tapes, Hailu Mergia, African electronic music, and left-field synth records.

Nijerusalem turns vintage organ tones and desert folk memory into a warm, hypnotic electronic record. It has that rare reissue-era feel without sounding trapped in the past, built for listeners who like global grooves with a strange glow. 

Batov Records presents Nijerusalem, a groundbreaking collaboration between Nigerien synth pioneer Mamman Sani and Berlin-based electronic artist Tropikal Camel. Mamman Sani's electronic organ music, first recorded in 1978, made him a national hero in Niger, led to him writing the Niger's new national anthem, and has long been cherished by aficionados for its unique blend of traditional Nigerien melodies and synth experimentation. Mamman's music embodies a sense of intimacy, echoing the presence of a solo artist in the room with the listener. This album is the result of a serendipitous meeting at the Nyege Nyege Festival in Uganda. Both artists shared a residency and studio space, which led to long recording sessions together over the course of two weeks, capturing the organic fusion of Mamman's synth melodies and Tropikal Camel's percussive electronic beats. Despite their divergent backgrounds and ages, Mamman at 73 and Tropikal Camel at 44, they found equilibrium in their collaborative process. Nijerusalem pays homage to the warm synth sounds of the '80s while infusing them with an African electronic aesthetic. Mamman's music, rooted in Nigerien folk traditions, finds new life in this sonic exploration, resonating with authenticity and innovation. Both Mamman Sani and Tropikal Camel draw from rich and diverse cultural backgrounds, creating a dialogue of cultural exchange and mutual respect. Mamman's heritage, with roots in the Hausa and Tuareg tribes, intersects with Tropikal Camel's own North African and Middle Eastern roots and musical interests.