Harana Sosa’ dropping 15th of December 2021 is the leading single from Brown Sugar Factory’s fiery new EP ‘Harana Sosa’. Harana is a fat, funk filled jam born from the rawness of the studio room. It has the ability to hook even the weary soul with its riff filled groove.
Breaking out of the COVID lockdown Brown Sugar Factory & fans can rejoice with a funk house track drawing inspiration from bands such as Disclosure, James Brown & Daft Punk. “Harana Sosa originated from a sample on the eve of lockdown comments lead singer Roberto Jatulan, “It is an excited funk filled tune written raw in the chaos of the world”.
Brown Sugar Factory is about to play mainstage at AUM festival on 30th of December to bring in the summer period.
Recorded at Ulberg Studios in Orakei & Engineered by Ul3berg (Mr 0600, Watson). Mastered at Studios 301 in Sydney by Leon Zervos (Muse, Rihanna, Maroon 5).
Harana Sosa fires an inherent drive to be part of the freedom in a summer cocktail. Brown Sugar Factory recently opened for NZ heavyweight Strangely Arousing alongside Skilaa in Auckland.
Since 2020 Brown Sugar Factory have been combining disco, world music, and funk influences with a house beat; creating tracks you can’t help but jump up and dance to. Their first single Palimos, combined with a series of colourful and inclusive gigs, have brought them a loyal following keen for more.
Brown Sugar Factory is the brainchild of Auckland-based DJ and producer Reid Ulberg and singer/songwriter Roberto Jatulan. Combining their Canadian and Filipino backgrounds with a classical education, these innovative and passionate musicians produce a sound that is unique yet immediately catchy. Following their wildly popular debut, Brown Sugar Factory’s second single Watermelancholy released in September and was immediately loved and shared by fans.
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Playing live, Brown Sugar Factory have the versatility to switch up their performance and tailor it to the venue and audience. They can play as a duo, energetic and crowd-building, or as a funky 5 piece, to lift the vibe even further. Combining the energy & experience of eclectic soul singer Phoebe Walsh (Kazia) and bassist/flautist Michael Anderson, (The Vibes) with the funk filled licks of seasoned guitarist Mitchell Goodfellow (Big Tasty). Together, these talented musicians complement Brown Sugar Factory perfectly,
adding live instrumentation over self-produced tracks with a combination of original songs and clever reworks of classic and modern hits. From soft emotional ballads to house dance parties, Brown Sugar Factory will liven any sized room and leave all ages with a night to remember.
Recently Brown Sugar Factory were invited to play a mainstage slot at the sold out AUM festival in Auckland's North Head for a 5,000+ strong crowd.