Mákina

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Mákina, originated in Spain, similar in sound to UK Hardcore, but with certain elements of Bouncy Techno and Trance music among other differences. "Streamline" by Newton is perhaps the most well known song of this genre, as it was featured in a Pepsi commercial.

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Mákina was born in the early 90s in Valencia, Spain. Derived from another style called Bakalao, which was in reality the local name given to an association of electronic dance music played together with pop/rock tunes in Valencian clubs in the second half of the 80's. These electronic styles comprised mainly Electronic Dance Music, Techno, House and Hardcore. Over the years Mákina progressed in speed and sound. It is now a worldwide genre of music with many Producers and DJ's. Clubs such as Chasis, Pont Aeri, Hangar 13 and many more, have played an important part in helping Mákina become what it is today.

In 1999 Mákina became very popular in the North East, UK. Past clubs, After Dark 2 and The New Monkey promoted the style. Present club Hanger 13, still holds regular Mákina events. Mákina has also managed to find its way to Glasgow due to listening of CD's from the North East Events. In the North East UK, Mákina is sometimes accompanied in mixes with Bouncy Techno, Hard Trance and Hardcore along with a MC who uses lyrics to complement the music.

Producers such as Ruboy, Pastis and Buenri, Sistema 3 and Gerard Requena, have played an important roll to keeping the genre alive. Although they do no longer actively produce Mákina, their tracks are still played worldwide. Now the UK is playing a huge role in keeping Mákina going with many people actively producing and mixing Mákina for release.

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