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. Their music can be described as a mixture of

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, acid-jazz,

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, dub,

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and

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. They first came to prominence on various compilation albums, including the

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series. They are known for their extensive use of sampling and modern production techniques in Latin jazz. They are also known for recording a Portuguese version of the classic hit "

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." Their tracks were remixed by many DJs, including

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, Swag,

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, Bobby Hughes, Only Child and

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. Mo' Horizons were initially signed by the 'Stereo Deluxe' label. After releasing their fourth studio album, Mo' Horizons decided to create their own label, Agogo Records. Apart from releasing their own albums, the label also looks for new talent from around the world, in order to help them with their first releases.

Discography

Studio albums

* ''Come Touch The Sun (1999)'' * ''Remember Tomorrow (2001)'' * ''...And The New Bohemian Freedom (2003)'' * ''Sunshine Today (2007)'' * ''Mo' Horizons and the Banana Soundsystem (2011)'' * ''The Banana Remixes (2015)'' * ''Music Sun Love (2019)'' * ''Mango (2023)''

Singles

* ''Yes Baby Yes (1999)'' * ''Hit The Road Jack (2000)'' * ''Ay Y N' Ama (2007)'' * ''Lovely Day Inside EP (2008)''

Compilations

* ''Some More Horizons (2005)'' * ''Ten Years Of... (2008)''

Appearances on compilations

* Buddha Bar, Volume 7 * Putamayo Presents: ** Asian Groove ** Cover the World * hôtel costes, sept

References

External links

Mo' Horizons official MySpace page

Mo' Horizons at Discogs.com

www.agogo-records.com
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