Extra Version: Honey Dijon remixes ‘Umbélé’

Grammy-winning legend Honey Dijon extends her run of incredible releases with a remix of ‘Umbélé’, the 2024 track by Sudanese-Swedish artist Ebo Krdum and Stockholm-based producer Ooyy.

The spirit of the original track — a story of healing through dance and music in difficult times — is embodied by Ebo’s expressive vocals and further elevated by the relentless drive of Honey’s signature kick.

Percussion and vocal elements drift in and out of the stereo field as the relentless beat locks the listener into an ever-evolving groove.

Afro-blues master, political activist, and self-taught musician Ebo Krdum isn’t one to rest on his laurels. He learned to drum at the age of six and built his own guitar as a teenager, before going on to collaborate with United Nations agencies and win a Swedish Grammy.

“‘Umbélé’ tells a story of a conversation between a sad child and their mother. In an effort to comfort the child, the mother suggests playing music (specifically drums) and dancing to make things better,” explains Ebo.

“Essentially, I [was] depicting someone in our current world — amidst all its challenges — where music serves as a beacon of hope and a source of energy to remain positive. I’m happy to see [the track] flying freely, reaching a wider audience,” he adds.