Hakuna Matoma
Matoma · 2015
49 min · 14 tracks · electronic dance music
A vibrant blend of tropical house and pop, radiating feel-good energy perfect for summer celebrations.
Top tracks — play these first
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Old Thing Back — This track stands out due to its catchy hook and integration of classic hip-hop elements with modern tropical beats, symbolizing Matoma's innovative approach to genre blending.
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Wonderful Life (Mi Oh My) — This opening track captures the album's uplifting spirit with its bright melodies and inviting lyrics, setting the tone for an enjoyable listening experience.
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Adventure of a Lifetime (Matoma remix) — Matoma's remix transforms Coldplay's original into a dance floor anthem, highlighting his skill in reinterpreting popular tracks while maintaining their essence.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases vibrant energy with a mix of tempos and vocal samples, appealing for summer but lacking deep complexity.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent upbeat tempo, while the second half introduces more varied rhythms and slower tracks.
- Several tracks feature prominent vocal samples layered over instrumental hooks, creating a dynamic interplay between melody and rhythm.
- The album includes remixes that reinterpret original tracks, adding new elements while retaining the core themes of the songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- danceable tracks for celebration
- upbeat energy for sunny days
- catchy melodies for sing-alongs
- feel-good vibes for gatherings
- short bursts of joy
Maybe skip if you
- slow-paced reflective listening
- introspective deep focus sessions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Hakuna Matoma marked Matoma's debut studio album, following a series of successful remixes and singles that established him as a rising star in the electronic dance music scene. Released in early 2015, this album positioned Matoma at the forefront of the tropical house movement, showcasing his unique sound and production style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kygo· Felix Jaehn· Robin Schulz
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Wonderful Life (Mi Oh My) 3:30
- 2 Paradise 3:04
- 3 Running Out 3:31
- 4 Adventure of a Lifetime (Matoma remix) 4:10
- 5 Feeling Right (Everything Is Nice) 3:19
- 6 Stick Around 3:30
- 7 The Wave 2:58
- 8 Knives 3:28
- 9 Find Love 3:24
- 10 Try Me 3:20
- 11 Love You Right 2:59
- 12 2AM (Matoma remix) 3:55
- 13 Old Thing Back 5:21
- 14 Running Out (Samuraii remix) 2:54
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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