Panamanian DJ and producer Gian Varela is back with “Gua Gua,” a late-summer dance track with a Latin twist.
Out now via Municipal Recordings, the track is a collaboration with Latin Grammy-winning super-producer Maffio, who has created music for Pitbull, Akon, will.i.am, Nicky Jam, Farruko and many more. Together, their expertise shines through in the production, with each element carefully placed to maximize dancefloor impact.
The song’s four-four beat, a relentless heart transplanted from the depths of the underground, breathes life into feet that have forgotten how to move. “Gua Gua” seamlessly blends Latin vocals with a dense bassline, creating an irresistible urge to move. Varela and Maffio have struck a potent balance between tech and afro-house, ensuring the song’s appeal extends from casual listeners to dedicated dance music enthusiasts.
Varela says he met Maffio through El Chombo, one of the most influential reggaeton and plena producers in the world. After he remixed Maffio's track “Elma María” and released it on Sony, the two decided to go into the studio and produce an original track together.
Now, Varela says he is setting his sights on developing his own label, Monarka Records. He has not formally announced a release date at the time of writing.
Listen to “Gua Gua” below and find the new single on streaming platforms here.
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