Review: Having kicked off the year with a brand new album, Crosstown Rebels bossman Lazarus continues to soundtrack our 2025 with this beautiful remix of the opening track 'Searchin'' from Bullet Tooth. A deep and purring UKG twist that gives full space and spotlight to Jem Cooke's disarming vocals, it's the perfect next chapter in Damian's Magikal tale. Seek and you shall find.
Review: To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Defected Records is launching a unique series of collaborative releases named Together, uniting talent from the label's rich history and the emerging stars of its future. The inaugural release in this series showcases a collaboration among three electronic powerhouses, each with a distinct connection to the East London label. Hannah Wants, Sam Divine, and Jem Cooke collaborate to present the track 'Cruel Intentions.' With a history of sharing the DJ booth and cultivating a strong friendship beyond the music circuit, 'Cruel Intentions' seamlessly merges the distinctive styles of these two producers, united by Jem's enchanting top line. The track not only showcases the chemistry between the artists but also provides a coherent and captivating listening experience, marking a noteworthy commencement to Defected's special anniversary series.
Review: "Buggin"" was the first single from Hot Since 82"s 8-track album project, released back in 2018. Featuring the fine vocal talents of Jem Cooke, the track was inspired by the distinct brand of early noughties house music that he"s said to love. Four years on, we"re treated to a bunch of fine new versions here: whether it"s Jorhav"s slinky and hypnotic remix, UR2wo"s rework is a throwback to the evocative progressive breaks sound of the late "90s, while Svan Code"s re-rub tackles the main room at peak time with its tough rolling tech house groove. Elsewhere, Emma Forster"s rendition will get the hands in the air with her uplifting house perspective.
Review: Earlier in the year Audiojack teased their forthcoming second album, Surface Tension - their first full-length excursion for 12 years - with a pleasingly off-kilter and bass-heavy cut featuring an atmospheric vocal from Kevin Knapp. 'Feels Good', which features storied singer Jem Cooke, is also taken from Surface Tension. It's arguably even better than its predecessor, with Cooke's delay-laden vocals riding crunchy drum machine percussion, ghostly chords and a restless, rolling electronic bassline. The accompanying Patrice Baumel remix is simply stunning, too, with twinkling piano motifs and atmospheric stabs rising above a smoother but weightier, kick-drum driven groove. As it progresses, Baumel introduces sparkling synths and richer chords, taking an already excellent track into the stratosphere.
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