Man Recordings
05/06/2026
Out now, the new DANIEL HAAKSMAN single "Abaixe"!
“Abaixe” draws inspiration from the legendary flute motif of Banda de Pífanos de Caruaru, a hypnotic fragment of Northeastern Brazilian folklore that recently reached new audiences through Kleber Mendonça Filho’s film The Secret Agent.
The title, Portuguese for “get down” or “go lower,” captures the track’s dancefloor spirit: a call to crouch low before the beat sends the crowd skyward.
For his version, Daniel takes the traditional theme into tropical sound system territory. Heavy sub-bass, rolling percussion and cinematic drums meet haunting female choir vocals and baile funk-inspired horns, transforming the raw pífano melody into a euphoric club anthem. The flute parts are performed by Ori Kaplan of Balkan Beat Box, adding another layer of cross-cultural exchange.
Rooted in Pernambuco tradition yet built for peak-time dancefloors, “Abaixe” bridges folk ritual and modern club energy in unmistakable Haaksman style. This will be heard on many festivals to come!
Early DJ support by Peter Kruder, Nickodemus, Tash LC, Jeremy Sole, Batida, Papaoul, Emily Dust, DJ Tom B ++++
Download it, stream it from here:
Daniel Haaksman - Abaixe Geben Sie Ihren Lieblings-Musik-Service ein
Mário Lúcio is a celebrated Cape Verdian artist known for blending traditional island rhythms with contemporary global sounds. A musician, poet, and cultural ambassador, Mário Lúcio brings deep historical and social awareness into his music. His track “Tema Di Minis” showcases his ability to transform Cape Verde’s musical heritage into a modern, soulful listening experience. The song draws on Cape Verdian rooted rhythms and melodic storytelling. It features rich vocal percussions and a warm chorus that sings about „Dexa Meninos Brincar“ (Kreol for „Let The Boys Play“) creating an atmosphere that feels both intimate and expansive.
In the brand new Daniel Haaksman edit of “Tema Di Minis” tradition and innovation are balanced, making it accessible to new audiences while honoring its roots. The new, dancefloor ready edit is ideal for DJs seeking authentic sounds with emotional depth and rhythmic sophistication.
The „Tema Di Minis“ edit aligns perfectly with other releases in the acclaimed „Black Atlantica Edits“ series by Daniel Haaksman, which already included reworks for artists such as Super Mama Djombo, Victoria Santa Cruz, Fernando Falcão and Pinduca amongst others.
Early DJ support from DJ Marfox, Batida, DJ Kampire, Papaoul, Toshio Matsuura +++
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Now play it out loud!
16/09/2025
DANIEL HAAKSMAN war heute live on air bei Deutschlandfunk Kultur und hat über 20
Jahre Man Recordings gesprochen.
https://www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de/die-avantgarde-der-globalen-clubmusik-20-jahre-man-recordings-100.html
01/08/2025
Episode #10 in the 20 Years Of Man Recordings series is MC Tha´s „Bonde Da Pantera“
First released in 2017 on the „Baile Saboroso“ EP by the temporary transatlantic team up of boss producers Múlu (BR) and (FR), „Bonde Da Pantera“ ft. soon became a radio and streaming hit as it brought baile funk to the lounge floor. During this period, a new genre named „baile chill“ had emerged on the internet, particuarly on Soundcloud, and „Bonde Da Pantera“ was the most elaborated tune in the chill version of funk with a romantic, yet not cheesy flavour.
„Bonde Da Pantera“´s sweet marimba chords and vocal chops were giving the track a late summery vibe ideal to listen to while enjoying a last agua de coco on the beach or making love on a water bed. The song featured the sensual and sassy lyrics of then upcoming São Paulo vocalist MC Tha, who today is considered one of the major female voices in contemporary Brazilian music. Just last week, Tha released a collaboration with fellow Man Recordings alumni and
1. Bonde Da Pantera in Rio, January 2025
2. Music video for „Bonde Da Pantera“
3. Mulú + King Doudou
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