Two forward thinking Mexican talents unite as Houston’s Ape Drums and Mexico City’s Luch unveil “FFM,” a sleek late night groove sitting perfectly at the intersection of melodic Afro house and meditative dance music. First previewed during the duo’s JAAM session at Caracas Bakery in Miami, the track builds with patient intensity before dissolving into a calm yet rapid drop that showcases both artists at their creative peak. Ape Drums, a core member of the globally renowned trio Major Lazer, brings his decade of experience shaping modern dance music with production credits spanning collaborations with Diplo, Sean Paul, Randy and co-writing BLACKPINK’s recent number one global hit “JUMP.” His recent solo singles “Into My Ocean,” “For Your Love” and “Like Dat (Remix)” have earned championing from tastemakers across the electronic and Latin dance spectrum, proving his sound fuses global rhythms with sharp minimalism and undeniable groove. Meanwhile, 6x RIAA Platinum certified Luch arrives with the kind of refined atmospheric production that’s propelled him from Mexico City’s underground to iconic stages worldwide, earning support from Keinemusik, Black Coffee and RÜFÜS DU SOL along the way.
At just 24, Luch has already racked up hundreds of millions of streams and performed everywhere from the Pyramids of Giza to Mexico City’s Palacio de los Deportes, plus stages in Ibiza, London, Dubai, Miami and New York. His journey began early, DJing by 8, producing by 12, and ghost producing for established acts by 14 before signing to Axident’s Honua Publishing at 19. Ape Drums, born Eric Alberto-Lopez in Houston, fell in love with music as a kid obsessively dissecting cassette tapes and teaching himself song structure long before having proper gear. “FFM” captures the balance between intimacy and expansiveness with percussive elements that fizzle and pulse beneath the surface, creating tension without overwhelming as Ape Drums anchors the rhythm while Luch weaves in atmospheric detail. This collaboration proves Mexican artistry has a powerful voice in global dance culture, rooted in shared identity yet expansive enough to move crowds anywhere in the world.