Noir Fever, the new record label from renowned singer, producer, and dance music icon Aluna, has turned up the heat with a few notable releases over the last few weeks. On June 14, the brother-sister duo Pitch Black from Long Beach, CA, debuted its first-ever song, “Metro,” on the UK label. A week prior, Harlem-based DJ/producer AQUTIE dropped a 2-track EP, Coolest in the City, showcasing her star potential in the NYC house scene.
Aluna founded Noir Fever to foster the growth of emerging talent by focusing on Black women and queer artist communities. With Pitch Black’s viral TikTok presence and engaging musical production, “Metro” is just the start of something big. “We aren’t just about jumping on the train that’s already speeding ahead,” Aluna said on discovering Pitch Black via Instagram. “We want to invest in artists we believe in, even if it’s their first official release. ‘Metro’ is undeniably hard, and I’m so glad it’s releasing on Noir Fever.”
AQUTIE is another Noir Fever artist poised to make waves, hailing from the dance music mecca of New York City. She combines her African and Caribbean roots to create an innovative new sound for sexy house music, including powerful vocals by Paulina Singer. “It’s really an ode to being an African New Yorker,” AQUTIE remarked on the release. “The EP is inspired by many instruments you’d hear from my African background.”
While performing on some of the world’s finest club stages from Bali to NYC, AQUTIE also continues running her own Brooklyn-based event series, Heat House. “Her production, just like her sets, are hard, sexy, tasteful, and fresh all at the same time,” Aluna shared. “She has an incredibly broad sensibility and she blends her influences seamlessly. I’m so glad the world gets to hear these tracks…”
This is just the start of bigger things from Noir Fever, as it makes good on Aluna’s famous letter calling out the dance music industry for more inclusion of Black artists. From what we can hear, Noir Fever is already making a difference while partnering with events company Empire to help with bookings. To stay informed of all the latest news and releases from Noir Fever, and its artists Pitch Black and AQUTIE, use the helpful social links below.
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