MANTi Shares Her Dancefloor Essentials
Mana Nabati – aka MANTi – is fast becoming one of the most exciting rising talents on the underground circuit. Crafting a unique and distinctive sound palette through an immersive education in Music Production and Sound Design at Point Blank Music School in LA, MANTi’s sonic journey is characterised by deep, melodic and atmospheric compositions that champion resonant basslines and vibrant synth work. Championed by some of the industry’s most respected tastemakers – from Âme and Jimi Jules to Innellea and Mind Against – her discography spans releases on a huge spread of leading labels including Automatik, ATLANT, Elektrons, Kiosk I.D., Marginalia, Zamna and Akumandra (to name a few). Ahead of her latest release "Distance" together with MiZi MuZik label boss Mira, MANTi shares a few of the records that she's been loving lately, in her Dancefloor Essentials
This track has such a hypnotic groove—I was hooked from the first listen. It builds slowly but with so much intention, layering crisp percussion and a beautifully subtle melody that sneaks up on you. I love tracks that take their time and create a mood without rushing, and Shout nails that perfectly. I usually play it in the earlier part of my sets when I want to draw people into a more focused, danceable space. It’s groovy, deep, and percussive in all the right ways
There’s something really special about Maicol MP’s productions, and Paradise is no exception. It’s got this gorgeous, rolling groove that instantly locks the crowd in, and the dubby synths give it a spacious, timeless quality. It’s one of those tracks I can play in almost any setting—small clubs, big rooms, afterhours—and it always lands. Honestly, I love everything Maicol does. He just has this way of creating tracks that feel effortless yet so dialed in sonically.
This remix is beyond great. It’s got that trippy, percussive combo I’m always chasing in my sets—where things get slightly weird but still stay super groovy. Samer Soltan did an amazing job reworking the original; the textures are rich, the rhythm keeps you guessing, and there’s a mysterious tension throughout. It’s one of those tracks I reach for when I want to shift gears and create a more psychedelic moment on the dancefloor.
This one is deep, dark, and minimal—sooo Berlin, in the best way possible. I love how stripped-back it is; nothing feels overproduced, and yet it says so much with so little. The groove just rolls and rolls, and there's this raw, underground energy that gives it character. I usually play this when I want to bring the vibe down into something more introspective or moody. It’s the kind of track that creates a real atmosphere and connects with people who are in it for the long journey.
I’ve been obsessed with this one lately. It’s super trippy with a retro, ‘90s electro feel that’s really nostalgic without being cheesy. There’s something about the way it moves—it’s got that slightly off-kilter rhythm that keeps people engaged, plus some lush pads that feel cinematic and dreamy.
