ADRIANA LUCID | Eclectic Bass + Electronic | Amsterdam

Adriana Lucid at the Patta session is the definition of a selector's set, a genre-hopping odyssey for those of us whose Shazam history is a chaotic mosaic of 'what the hell was that?'. It rewards the nerds who appreciate a Jeff Beck guitar solo leading into a jungle edit. The vibe is a curated basement buzz, all focused head-nods and surprised laughter at the next left turn. Technically, this is a bravura display of range, averaging 136 BPM but stretching from 98 to 162, a testament to confident, key-conscious mixing. The foundational key is 12A, providing a stable harmonic plane for excursions into the moodier 3B and the more exotic 5B.

The energy is overwhelmingly low-focused, as evidenced by the deep, subby weight of tracks like Loefah's 'Disco Rekah', but Lucid expertly layers melodic and rhythmic elements in the mid to keep it engaging. Transitions are often dramatic and cinematic, treating the set like a narrative with distinct chapters. The crate dig is nothing short of legendary: opening with Jeff Beck's 'Nadia' is a bold, jazz-fusion curveball that immediately establishes this won't be a standard club run. Skep's jungle edit of Sade's 'Like a Tattoo' is pure genius, warping soul into amen breaks. The swing from Janet Jackson's 'What Have You Done For Me Lately' into Two Fingers' grimey 'What You Know' is a history lesson in rhythm.

The 14-minute odyssey of 'Juicemane Bass' is a deep, heads-down immersion, while AspectBeats' 'UNFILTERED' and Fonzo & Capo Lee's 'Ring Ring' represent the sharpest edges of contemporary UK bass. The journey is wildly eclectic: from the melodic introspection of 'Nadia', through a peak of jungle frenzy and hip-hop swagger, to the defiant, future-facing closer of Amaarae's 'FREE THE YOUTH'. A live set that defies categorization and celebrates electronic music's beautiful chaos.