Alexis Raphael releases his debut EP on Mart-Ts imprint Wow! Recordings entitled ‘Breaking Walls Like 1989’ out now! To purchase – Click Here
This essential four-track release follows Alexis’ previous outings on revered labels such as Resonance Records, Lower East, ElRow Music, Culprit, Leftroom, Get Physical and not forgetting his anthem, ‘I know‘, on Hot Creations, with almost 2 million YouTube views.
The EP’s title track, ‘Breaking Walls Like 1989’, kicks things off, encompassing a tight Tech House rhythm, a funky bassline, looped-up vocal samples and a tried and tested arrangement.
‘Loaded Up’ follows on, offering up more of a Jackin’ House groove than its forerunner, boasting a distorted and manipulated acid line, a Drum and Bass vocal sample and a powerful bass frequencies.
Next up, the rising Barcelona/Ibiza-based DJ/producer CAAL delivers as tasty re-rub of ‘Loaded Up’, opting to incorporate the original’s acid line and vocal sample over a classic four-to-the-floor House groove with a deep and moody bassline.
‘Nightflight’ follows and concludes the EP in suitable style, serving up a lively Jackin’ House workout, boasting a plethora of old skool vocal snippets and a unique animal sample/noise.
June 21, 2017