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Mochakk’s MOTRAXX Returns with Volume 4, Bringing Together Five Handpicked Artists Shaping the Future of Club Culture
Curated by leading electronic music artist Mochakk, and following the success of its first three releases, MOTRAXX returns with its fourth compilation, highlighting the diversity and energy of Brazil’s electronic music scene. Spanning everything from disco house and stripped-back tech house to groove-led sounds shaped by Brazil’s rich musical heritage, the release captures the wide-ranging spirit of a new generation of producers. Volume 4 brings tracks by QUANT, Pricila Diaz feat. Qüist, Coppola, Jay Mariani feat. Bora Uzer and returning artist PANNA, each bringing a distinct sound cemented in the same forward-thinking, dancefloor-ready vision that defines the label.
PANNA closes the compilation with “Falei Assim,” returning to MOTRAXX with a minimalistic house track laced with subtle UK garage and Latin percussion. It stands apart from everything else on the release, and in doing so, makes the point better than anything else on the tracklist: Brazilian producers do not come from one place or one sound.With Volume 4, MOTRAXX continues to do what it set out to do: give Brazil’s most exciting emerging talent a platform and let the music speak for itself.Further than QUANT’s release, Pricila Diaz, named a DJ Mag and BBC Radio 1 Dance ‘Artists to Watch 2025’, teams up with Qüist on “Hailey,” a minimalistic, funky tech house track driven by Brazilian vocals. The track has already caught the ear of Michael Bibi ahead of release. QUANT (Rafael Prata) opens with the compilation’s focus track, “Breathe,” a disco house groove built on a running bass line, saxophone accents, and a female soul vocal that weaves in and out. A breathing sound ties the percussion together, giving the track its name and character. The production channels a lifelong connection to the saxophone, an instrument introduced to him by his first music teacher, and marks a new chapter in his artistic development.
“Releasing on MOTRAXX is a true dream come true, marking a significant milestone in my journey. I’ve long admired Mochakk, ever since I first heard ‘Seschi & the Clown’ during my early years in Portugal. To now be his friend and release on his label is incredibly meaningful, affirming that I am on the right path.” – QUANT
Further than QUANT’s release, Pricila Diaz, named a DJ Mag and BBC Radio 1 Dance “Artists to Watch 2025”, teams up with Qüist on “Hailey,” a minimalistic, funky tech house track driven by Brazilian vocals. The track has already caught the ear of Michael Bibi ahead of release.
“Qüist sent me the original track, saying she’d love to hear what I could do with it. The moment I pressed play, it just hit differently. The lyrics, the flow, the vibe, everything felt tailor-made for me. I could already picture it going off in clubs, so I locked in and made my version straight away. The crowd reaction was insane, and when I showed Qüist, she was buzzing and said yes instantly” – Pricila Diaz.
Middle in the compilation, Coppola’s “Rebel Boogie Nights builds from the very first bar, rising through trumpet-led tension before dropping into a full-bodied funky disco house groove.
Followed by Jay Mariani and Bora Uzer’s “If I Ain’t Movin,” a retro disco house track that runs purely on bass, a knocking kick, and a snappy snare. A co-founder of Dogghaüz Records alongside Mochakk and Cesar Nardini, Jay Mariani has released on Defected Records, CUFF, and Roush and performed at ADE Loveland, D-EDGE, and Universo Paralello, among others.
