Monkey Safari

Monkey Safari

Monkey Safari are an electronic and house music duo from Halle, Germany, made up of brothers Sven Fröhlich and Lars Rühlemann. They work as a DJ team and are associated with house and techno in their hometown.

Music and style

Their music combines electronic and house elements with a tropical feel and a sharp, energetic edge. Their sets and productions move across different genres and styles, ranging from soft and melodic material to deeper, more conscious tracks and harder, rougher sounds. Their work is marked by a consistently upbeat mood and a focus on club use.

Labels and club work

Monkey Safari own the Charles Bronson club and run the labels What!What! Records and Mambo. What!What! Records begins in 2008 and Mambo begins in 2011, and both labels form part of their role in the local nightlife and club scene.

Background

The duo are described as active in nightlife and as supporters of club culture. Their output is presented as playful and dancefloor-focused, with a sound built for long nights out and a broad mix of influences.