After Several False Starts, Wouji and Klokat Find Their Groove on “Lavandera”

Wouji and Klokat had already tried several times to make a track rooted in the Latin, Afro and Tribal rhythms they were drawn to, but nothing quite clicked. Then “Lavandera” came together in a matter of hours. Released August 7, 2026 via Soave Dusk, the collaboration grew quickly from its Colombian vocal into a record that finally captured the direction they had been searching for.

Because “Lavandera” is a cover, its connection to Latin American culture was already built into the source material. From there, Wouji and Klokat leaned into rhythms influenced by Latin, Afro and Tribal music, along with a broader fascination with sounds connected to Latin America, Spain and reggaeton. What attracts them most is the groove itself, the kind of rhythm that makes movement feel almost automatic.

They describe the atmosphere as “the calm before the storm.” The production stays light and danceable while gradually building tension underneath, giving the track a sense that something bigger is always about to happen. That balance has also pushed them further toward the Afro, Latin and Tribal House direction they are currently exploring.

The speed at which “Lavandera” came together made it stand out from previous attempts. Instead of overthinking the arrangement, the vocal, rhythm and overall concept seemed to work almost immediately. After several efforts to reach this sound, the track became a case of following an idea that already felt right.

That release also arrives during a broader period of musical reinvention. According to the answers supplied for the feature, one of the artists behind the project has been involved in music since around age 15 and previously worked in a completely different genre, including projects with various brands. Eventually, that direction stopped feeling right, leading to a reset and a stronger focus on developing a more personal sound.

Chris Lake, San Pacho and Jesus Fernandez have become important reference points in that process, particularly in the way they approach rhythm, club energy and recognizable artistic identity. The goal is not to copy a specific genre formula, but to find a sound that feels natural and effective on a dancefloor. In three words, they describe the current direction as dance, fun and festival.

The live side of music has shaped that development too. Some of the earliest performances remain among the most memorable, not because they were the biggest, but because of the nerves that came with them. Walking onto a stage with shaking hands taught lessons about pressure, confidence and connecting with an audience long before ambitions like Ibiza and Tomorrowland entered the picture.

Ibiza is especially appealing because of its role in global club culture and the growing presence of Afro House and related sounds there. Tomorrowland remains another major goal, along with international festivals where the music could naturally fit the environment. The ambition is not simply to stand on the biggest possible stage, but to become part of the wider scene surrounding the sound.

Outside music, the creative interests continue into filmmaking, video production and event organization, while football was also a major part of life for years. There is a similar appeal between filmmaking and producing music: you can begin with an idea without knowing exactly what the final result will become. Recent listening has also moved outside house music, with Fuerza Regida’s 111XPANTIA (Deluxe) remaining in rotation.

One of the stranger reminders of how widely music can travel came backstage at a festival, when a man roughly old enough to be the artist’s father approached with a Spotify profile already open on his phone. He enthusiastically explained how closely he followed the music and how excited he was to meet the person behind it. The encounter was funny and awkward at first, but ultimately became a reminder that music can create common ground between people from completely different generations.

That same sense of simple connection sits at the heart of “Lavandera.” Wouji and Klokat want the record to create freedom, happiness and effortless fun, not necessarily through an overwhelming emotional moment, but through the feeling of being somewhere, enjoying yourself and not needing a reason beyond that.

And while “Lavandera” captures where their sound is right now, they are deliberately leaving room for whatever comes next. Their musical direction has already changed significantly over time, which makes the message to new listeners particularly fitting: “Don’t judge me by my latest tracks. There’s more to come.” The philosophy behind that evolution is even simpler: “Never stop. Sooner or later, it will work out.”

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