Mozambo team up with Alok and Maz for Gilberto Gil remix

Brazilian classic meets contemporary club culture as Gilberto Gil – “Maracatu Atômico” receives a new remix from Alok, Maz and Mozambo. The result is a careful rework that respects the weight of the original while opening it up to modern club contexts.

First released in the 1970s, “Maracatu Atômico” sits deep in Brazil’s cultural fabric. Gil’s songwriting blends regional rhythm, political edge and melodic clarity, and its longevity comes from that balance. Any update needs restraint as much as imagination. This remix succeeds by keeping the song’s spirit intact, letting its phrasing and rhythmic DNA lead rather than forcing it into a formula.

For Mozambo, the collaboration marks another clear step forward. The French duo have spent close to a decade refining a sound that draws from house, afro-house and disco, but lands somewhere warmer and more fluid than genre labels suggest. Their contribution here is subtle but decisive: patient grooves, soft percussive lift, and a sense of space that allows the vocal and melody to breathe. It feels considered, musical, and confident in its pacing.

The wider cast matters too. Alok and Maz bring an instinctive understanding of Brazilian rhythm and contemporary club dynamics, shaping a version that feels at home across scenes without flattening its roots. There is a shared respect running through the production, with each artist adding weight without crowding the record.

The release lands during a defining period for Mozambo. Since launching their own Jungle Disco Records in mid-2025, the duo have seen growing international support from DJs across Europe, the Americas and beyond, alongside a run of high-profile shows and collaborations. “Maracatu Atômico” follows recent releases on Dawn Patrol and points toward a busy 2026, both in the studio and on the road.

Maracatu Atômico (Alok, Maz & Mozambo Remix) is out now