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Madame Gandhi’s Visions Remixed album is produced by a cast of all female-identifying producers from around the world. Each song is unique in not only sound but in the intent and the inspiration behind the remix. This album celebrates the global influence of music with a wide spectrum of dance music from Moombahton to UK garage, from Afrobeat and Baile funk to techno. 

About the tracks

1. “Waiting For Me” (Riobamba Remix)

The Riobamba remix of “Waiting For Me” takes on a Moombahton feel with accents of Indian percussion. This electric, reggaeton dance mashup doubles as a protest anthem, calling for the disruption of institutionalized power structures and the embrace of new narratives of self-expression. Riobamba explains, “My intention with the remix was to give it a peak time club feeling while leaving plenty of space for the original recording’s message to shine through– a soundtrack for liberation rooted in collaboration, abundance, and an intersectional vision of revolution.”

Genre: Dance

Subgenres: Moombhaton

2. “Top Knot Turn Up” (Drik Barbosa & MC Soffia Remix)

The Drik Barbosa & MC Soffia remix of “Top Knot Turn Up” overlays anthemic, Portuguese verses with its inventive rhythm, kicks and its punches. Featuring verses from Drik Barbosa, a São Paulo-born rapper recognized for her songs celebrating gender liberation, and MC Soffia, a 15 year old powerhouse who considers rap to be “music of strength and resistance,” this trap beat will make you feel empowered, even if you don’t speak a lick of Portuguese.

Genre: Dance

Subgenres: Brazilian Trap, Hip Hop, Baile Funk

3. “See Me Thru” (Sarah Farina Remix)

The Sarah Farina remix of “See Me Thru” recontextualizes Gandhi’s original vibey RnB song into the future bass style of the Berlin-based DJ/ Producer. Her ability to seamlessly blend futuristic and UK funk beats in a way that will make you want to move is what she is best known for. Pair this with the message of “See Me Thru” for a sense of freedom as the sounds and textures bring you an overwhelming feeling of peace. Sarah Farina explains, “I wanted to create something that felt like a musical virtual hug that fills you up with positivity.”

Genre: Dance

Subgenres: Club, Future Bass, UK Garage

4. “Young Indian” (Arushi Jain Remix)

The Arushi Jain remix of “Young Indian” is a techno remix of Gandhi’s original psych rock hip-hop tune. Arushi Jain’s beats and her unmatched skills as a synthesist are surreal and could almost be described as cinematic as we feel like we are embarking on a journey through her music. Arushi Jain explains, “For this remix, I deviated from my personal comfort of ambient music, to a faster club based approach to songwriting. It was an exciting challenge to produce something so different from my original sound, and I realized that all the tools used to create it still felt very natural and in some ways unique to me…my goal was to create really raw and slightly harsh patches to underline the overall authoritative tone of the track, and claim the space it deserves.”

Genre: Dance

Subgenres: Electronica, Techno

5. “Bad Habits” (Jeia Remix)

The Jeia remix of “Bad Habits” takes on the producer’s signature big drums on top of an afrobeat rhythm, with vocal production that is warm and uplifting for the soul. Madame Gandhi’s message is emphasized by the big beats, rich percussion, and complex layering. Jeia explained, “One thing that caught me the most about Kiran and her music is that we have very similar backgrounds. I was born and raised in Indonesia; and we have such diverse traditional music and culture. I think that’s also why I’m drawn to world music, especially world percussion. What Kiran brings to her persona and her music is something that I really resonate with.”

 Genre: Afrobeat, Global Bass

SONG CREDITS: 

1. “Waiting For Me” (Riobamba Remix)

Remixed by Sara Skolnick, aka Riobamba.

Original composition written and produced by Kiran Gandhi and Dave Lewis. Live drums and percussion by Kiran Gandhi and Dave Lewis. Recorded at Red Bull Studios Los Angeles engineered by James Musshorn. Additional recording at Village Studios Los Angeles engineered by Sarah Ma. Additional Production by Anthony Saffery. Live saxophone by Michelle Simonsen. Live Tabla by Lalita Balakrishnan. Audio samples from Madame Gandhi 2018 Keynote: “”Own Your Voice””. Live chanting by Meera Gandhi. Children learning recorded live at St. Michael’s School For Girls, New Delhi, India. Mixed by Neil Comber. Mastered by Piper Payne.

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2. “Top Knot Turn Up” (Drik Barbosa & MC Soffia Remix)

Remixed by Drik Barbosa and MC Soffia at Lab Studios Brazil.

Original composition written and produced by Kiran Gandhi and Ruxell. Live percussion by Kiran Gandhi recorded at A Different Fur Studios San Francisco engineered by Michael Starita. Live drums recorded at Red Bull Studios New York City and Assemble Sound Detroit engineered by Jon Zott. Live vocals recorded at Pulse Recordings Los Angeles engineered by Charlie Moon. Additional engineering by Sweatson Klank. Mixed by Neil Comber. Mastered by Piper Payne.

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3. “See Me Thru” (Sarah Farina Remix)

Remixed by Sarah Farina.

Original composition written and produced by Kiran Gandhi and Caleb Stone. Recorded at Village Studios Los Angeles engineered by Sarah Ma. Live drums by Kiran Gandhi recorded at Assemble Sound Detroit engineered by Jon Zott. Additional production by Anthony Saffery and Black Noi$e. Mixed by Neil Comber. Mastered by Piper Payne.

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4. “Young Indian” (Arushi Jain Remix)

Remixed by Arushi Jain.

Original composition written and produced by Kiran Gandhi and Anthony Saffery. Recorded at Heavy Duty Music Los Angeles engineered by Jasmine Chen. Live drums by Kiran Gandhi recorded at Cue Division Studios Somerville. Live sitar by Anthony Saffery. Backing vocals by Michelle “”Frankie”” Muñoz. Mixed by Neil Comber. Mastered by Piper Payne.

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5. “Bad Habits” (Jeia Remix)

Remixed by Jeia Rouge.

Original composition written and produced by Kiran Gandhi and Zach Witness. Recorded at The Pool Studios London, ArtHouse Lofts Downtown Los Angeles, The Curtain Hotel London, Berklee College of Music Boston. Mixed by Neil Comber. Mastered by Piper Payne.

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Kiran Gandhi, who performs as Madame Gandhi, is an artist and activist whose mission is to elevate and celebrate gender liberation. She has toured as the drummer for M.I.A, Thievery Corporation and most recently Oprah on her 2020 Vision Stadium Tour. Gandhi holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics and Gender Studies from Georgetown and an MBA from Harvard. In 2015, she ran the London Marathon bleeding freely to combat period stigma around the world, sparking a global viral conversation about how we treat menstruation in various cultures. She has been listed as a Forbes 30 Under 30 member and is a 2020 TED Fellow. Her mathy percussion, uplifting music and inspiring talks have been critically acclaimed by The New York Times, Billboard, NPR and more. Her song “The Future is Female” reached #8 on the Spotify Viral US Charts following the 2017 Women’s March. She has released two short-form albums, Voices (2016) and Visions (2019), accompanied by a series of music videos produced and concepted by women and gender non-conforming creatives. Gandhi is currently working on her third short-form album Vibrations (TBR on Sony Masterworks 2021). For updates and more, visit www.madamegandhi.com.