Wax On: Mark Ernestus Presents Jeri-Jeri

Wax On: Mark Ernestus Presents Jeri-Jeri


Dub infusing Techno producer and co founder of Basic Channel, Mark Ernestus is following his heartbeat and taking a solid crack at producing speedy Senegalese Mbalax music. Mark Ernestus Presents Jeri-Jeri is the first 12" release on his new imprint, Ndagga, and features Bakane Seck and  Mbene Diatta Seck. The A side claims the original, 'Mbueguel Dafa Nekh' while the B is the Sabar drum-centric dub version. Snatch the vinyl here, and listen to the tease below.

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