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Chef Dee
Keep Hush Live London: Play Piem Takeover
Chef Dee’s DJ set for Keep Hush Live London’s Play Piem Takeover is a UK funky and bassline explosion that reminds us why we still lose our minds to 140 BPM grooves and vocal samples we can’t quite place. We’re in a packed, steamy room where the dancefloor is a lawless zone of skanking and shoulder shuffles, and every reload is met with communal cheers. The vibe is high-energy and communal, a celebration of sounds that never quite made it to the mainstream but own the underground. Technically, this is a masterclass in rhythmic variety.
With a BPM average of 144.9 and a range from 128 to 162, Chef Dee uses the 12A key as a foundation for five tracks, venturing into 7A and 11B for dynamic shifts. Energy is balanced, with low-end at 53.5%, mid-range at 35.3% for vocal and melodic clarity, and high-end at 11.1% for crisp percussion. Mixing is energetic and precise, blending MALIKA’s 'Go' remix with Crazy Cousinz’ 'Funky Anthem' to create a non-stop party train. As crate diggers, the tracklist is a riot: Dadamndude’s 'N****s in Paris' edit is a trap-infused curveball, while Trap Remix Guys’ 'Tokyo Drift' remix brings meme-worthy energy.
Dj.Buksna’s 'Bass Lovers Bass' is a sub-heavy weapon, and ICYTWAT’s 'Off tha Leash!' closes with experimental flair. Lil Uzi Vert’s 'Money Longer' and Kendrick Lamar’s 'Silent Hill' remix add hip-hop swagger. The journey kicks off with the addictive groove of 'Go', peaks with the bassline frenzy of 'Funky Anthem', and winds down with ICYTWAT’s chaotic closer. A full tracklist that’s a love letter to UK club culture.