Mitch DodgeAfter earning support from Blond:ISH, Francis Mercier, and Pete Tong, Jamaican DJ and producer merchant is making his highly anticipated debut original single with “Tu Ta Le”. The track is a collaboration with Hoax (BE) and Kenyan Amapiano/Afro House star Idd Aziz—known for his work with Francis Mercier and CamelPhat—signed to Soave Records.
With “Tu Ta Le”, merchant, Hoax, and Idd Aziz craft a track that effortlessly fuses Afro House and Caribbean influences into an anthemic single. Anchored by layered drum patterns, deep basslines, and an undeniable rhythmic flow, Idd Aziz’s vocals provide a rich, organic texture that perfectly complements merchant’s finely crafted production.
“About a year ago, Hoax and I connected online as mutual fans of each other’s work, and we knew we had to collaborate. We started with the initial idea and sent it to Idd Aziz, who brought it to life with his incredible vocals. Over the past year, we kept refining it—going back and forth until we landed on what you hear today. What excites me most is the balance between both Hoax’s and my styles, fused with the high energy of the track. ‘Tu Ta Le’ blends Afro House and Progressive House in a way that feels both powerful and unexpected, with the lead synth driving the drop and Idd Aziz’s vocals elevating it even further.” – merchant
‘Tu Ta Le (feat. Idd Aziz)‘ is out now!