ORBIT: AMPLIFY Playlist—Martin Badder

by: Rachel Narozniak Jul 14, 2020

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Over the past few weeks, electronic artists have celebrated the musical contributions of black artists by compiling ORBIT: AMPLIFY playlists. The playlists have succinctly spotlit productions from black artists and artists of color that have influenced these artists’ careers, and on a simpler level, kept them moving and grooving. 

Following respective ORBIT: AMPLIFY playlists from Loud Luxury, Akira Akira, Anabel Englund, Brando, and Major Lazer‘s Walshy Fire, Martin Badder joins the ORBIT: AMPLIFY series to curate his own playlist. Speaking on his playlist, Badder said,

“Music made by black artists has had a massive impact on me throughout my life and will continue to do so in the future. In my playlist, I have included tracks that have shaped me as a producer and also a DJ. I’ve included mostly house music, however there are a few other genres in there that I could not ignore.

I am constantly referring to and taking influence from all of these tracks, when writing and producing new records. Without this music, I would not have the sound I have forged over the years.”

Badder’s 15-song collection doubles as a narrative of sonic influence and a tribute to artists such as Prince, Solange, Bobby Womack, Curtis Mayfield, and Black Legend. On the ascendant house talent’s ORBIT: AMPLIFY playlist, listeners will find a rich array of releases from various genres, in a reflection of the diverse sounds and artists that have guided and inspired him throughout the years. Stream below.

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