“Our EP is a heartfelt response to the tension in the world, offering a space for relaxation, hope, and peace. Drawing from our own experiences, we wanted to create something that encourages mindfulness and meditation. The production process was a creative journey where we blended soothing melodies with gentle UKG rhythms, aiming to evoke a sense of calm. We hope this music reminds listeners that even amid chaos, moments of tranquility are always within reach”
Kamen & Rusto
THE RELEASE
Dec 19th - 130
Revered producers Kamen and Rusto dive into the world of alternative electronica with their latest project 130.
Given their past collaborations on each other’s projects, this joint effort feels natural, especially as they’ve both grown to become influential figures within his home country’s music scene. Award-nominated producer Kamen has collaborated with artists worldwide, with his music spotlighted on platforms like KCRW, BBC Radio 1, and CLASH Magazine. Rusto has been DJing since 2015, steadily building a reputation as a notable tastemaker and exhibiting his prowess as a producer through his collaborations with some of the top artists in the Sofia and London’s music scene.
With its calming yet moody atmosphere, their UKG-inspired collaborative release 130 serves as a heartfelt musical response to the world’s current tensions. The lead single “green tea at 5am” delivers a lush, dreamy listening experience laced with a touch of hope. While the intimate “guided soul” experience is characterized by its airy and hypnotic progression.
From start to finish, the pair draw from their own experiences, creating something that encourages mindfulness and meditation.
THE ARTIST
Kamen
Kamen is an award-nominated producer & audio engineer with more than 10 years of experience in music production and a degree in Creative Music Technology from Falmouth University (UK). Inspired by artists like Madlib, Kanye West, J Dilla, and Kenny Beats, he’s worked on countless projects with artists all over the world & his productions have been featured on CLASH Magazine, COLORS, BBC Radio 1, KCRW, Soho Radio London, TIDAL Rising Global & Spotify/Apple Music editorial playlists.
- Part of the Bulgarian Beat Wave vol. 1 compilation, featured on BBC 1, CLASH Magazine, Bandcamp frontpage, KCRW
- Featured on 5k+ independent playlists
- Leena & Kamen’s “Don’t Panic” was featured on COLORS' homepage
