Panamanian DJ and producer Gian Varela is back with “Gua Gua,” a late-summer dancefloor filler 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 impact on the dancefloor.
The track’s four-on-the-floor beat, a relentless heart transplanted from the depths of the underground, pumps life into feet that forgot how to move. “Gua Gua” seamlessly blends Latin vocals with a thick 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 stretches from casual listeners to dedicated dance music enthusiasts.
Varela says he met Maffio through El Chombo, one of the world’s most influential producers of reggaeton and plena music. After he remixed Maffio’s track “Elma Maria” and released it on Sony, the two decided to hit the studio and produce an original track together.
Now, Varela says he’s setting his sights on the development of his own label, Monarka Records. He has not formally announced a launch date at the time of this writing.
Listen to “Gua Gua” below and find the new single on streaming platforms here.
Follow Gian Varela:
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