Guy Schalom described as “one of the most interesting and versatile percussionists working in the UK today” (fROOTS) leads urban Egyptian dance music veterans the Baladi Blues Ensemble for their latest album: BALADI BLUES RELOADED Volume II. In collaboration with the UK's best producer/DJs, Guy Schalom returns with his Baladi Blues Ensemble with an even funkier more dance-able album! 10 dance-floor-fillers including bonus tracks. Produced by Transglobal Underground, Kamel Nitrate, Dub Colossus and DJ Click. The Baladi Blues Ensemble plays the urban Egyptian dance music known as Baladi. Their music echoes the fast-paced, urban sounds of 1950's Cairo, whilst emphasising the uncompromising vision of band leader Guy Schalom. Schalom's ground-breaking work with the Baladi Blues Ensemble has succeeded to elevate Egyptian Baladi from a niche genre into the wider public consciousness. Baladi Blues RELOADED Volume II showcases the group's latest material in collaboration with award-winning producer/DJs.