Few artists have managed to bridge heritage influences and contemporary club culture as seamlessly as Mozambo. Over the past year, the duo has entered a more defined phase of their journey, with a steady stream of releases, growing international bookings, and the expansion of their Jungle Disco imprint all moving in sync.

Their latest release, a rework of ‘Wish I Didn’t Miss You’, created alongside Antdot, captures this evolution perfectly. Rather than reinventing the original, the duo approached it with restraint and respect, preserving the emotional weight of Angie Stone’s iconic vocal while translating it into a modern club context. The result is a refined, late-night record that balances intimacy with dancefloor functionality.

The track has already made waves across the scene, notably catching the attention of Carl Cox during a back-to-back set with Nic Fanciulli at UNVRS Ibiza, where his spontaneous reaction quickly went viral, a moment that further highlights the timeless impact of the original and the relevance of Mozambo’s interpretation.

Rooted in influences spanning disco, soul, Brazilian music and early house, Mozambo’s sound is guided first and foremost by instinct. That philosophy extends across both their productions and their DJ sets, where patience, flow, and emotional depth take precedence over immediacy. It’s also at the core of Jungle Disco, a platform they describe as a creative laboratory, designed to explore music, visuals, and experiences without constraints.

With their identity becoming increasingly clear and their global presence continuing to grow, Mozambo are carving out a space that feels both timeless and forward-looking, connecting past and present through a distinctly personal lens.

We caught up with the duo to discuss the evolution of their sound, the philosophy behind Jungle Disco, the story behind their reinterpretation of ‘Wish I Didn’t Miss You’ and the Select Cuts mix they just delivered to us.

WWD: The past year or so feels like a more defined phase for you, with the release schedule, bookings and Jungle Disco all moving in sync. Has that come from a clearer idea of what Mozambo is, or more from just spending time on the road and seeing what connects?

It’s probably a mix of both. With time, we naturally developed a clearer idea of what Mozambo is and what we want to express. That comes from years of producing, listening and refining our direction. At the same time, being on the road has played a big role. Playing in different places, seeing how people react, understanding what connects, all of that feeds back into the studio. So it’s not something we planned in a very structured way. It’s more that everything started to align at the same time, quite naturally.

WWD: Your sound pulls from a mix of heritage references but still lands comfortably in current club settings. What tends to lead when you’re starting something new, instinct from older influences or what you’re hearing work in rooms right now?

For us it always starts with instinct. Most of the time we don’t think too much about what is working in clubs at that moment. Our influences are always there in the background, from disco, soul, Brazilian music, early house. They shape the way we hear things and the way we build a track.

Of course, playing a lot helps us understand what works on a system, how a track translates, but we try not to chase that. It’s more about making something we believe in, and then seeing how it connects.

WWD: Jungle Disco has started to take on its own identity alongside your releases. How do you approach it differently from your own productions, and what are you trying to build through the label long term?

Jungle Disco is a bit like our laboratory. It gives us the freedom to release music without constraints and to follow our instinct completely. With our own productions, it’s a direct extension of what we are doing as Mozambo. With the label, we think more in terms of a wider universe. The music, the artwork, the events, everything needs to feel coherent.

In the long term, we would like to build something that goes beyond just releasing tracks. A platform where we can bring people together, support other artists, and create a strong identity around music and experience.

WWD: There’s a sense of patience in your records; they don’t rush to get where they’re going. Is that something you’re consciously shaping in the studio, or does it come more from how you play and structure your sets?

It’s something that probably comes from both. In the studio, we like to let things breathe and not overload the track. We prefer when elements have space and when the progression feels natural. At the same time, our DJ sets influence that a lot. When you play for several hours, you realise the importance of pacing, of building moments slowly. That way of thinking translates into how we produce.

WWD: When you look at your sets now compared to a couple of years ago, what’s changed most in how you build energy across a night?

We are definitely more patient than before. In the past we might have tried to move too quickly or to bring energy too early. Now we are more comfortable taking our time, reading the room and letting things develop step by step. We also feel more free in what we play. We don’t limit ourselves to one direction. That allows us to create more contrast and more interesting moments during a set.

WWD: With ‘Wish I Didn’t Miss You’, you’ve taken a track that already carries a lot of emotional weight. What made you feel it was the right moment to finally work on something like that?

It wasn’t something we planned for a long time. It really came from a moment. When we heard the track again in Ibiza, it created a strong feeling, and we immediately wanted to make our own version. At that point in our journey, we also felt more ready, both technically and artistically, to approach something like this. So it was a mix of timing, emotion and maturity.

WWD: You’ve described the approach as preservation rather than reinvention. Were there any points where you pushed it further and then had to scale it back to keep that original feeling intact?

Yes, that definitely happened. At some stages we tried adding more elements, more layers, pushing the arrangement further.

But each time, we felt like we were losing something from the original emotion. So we kept coming back to a more minimal approach. In the end, it was about finding the right balance. Knowing when to stop and trusting that the simplicity was enough.

WWD: Tells us about the Select Cuts mix you’ve delivered, any standout tracks on there you’d like to highlight? And is this what people can expect if they see you live?

The mix is very representative of what we play at the moment. It reflects our current direction, with a balance between emotional tracks, more rhythmic moments and some influences from different scenes we love.

There are a few tracks from artists we really respect, as well as some of our own unreleased music. It’s always difficult to highlight just one or two because the idea is more about the journey as a whole. But yes, it’s quite close to what you can expect from us in a club. Maybe a bit more condensed, but the feeling and the progression are similar.

WWD: What does the rest of the year look like for you?

We have a lot coming in the next few months. New releases, collaborations, and a busy touring schedule with shows in different parts of the world. We also want to keep developing Jungle Disco, with more music and more events. Overall, the idea is to keep building step by step, staying focused on the music and continuing to grow in a way that feels natural for us.

WWD: Thanks for chatting with us! 

Thanks a lot When We Dip!