TuneLab
Cici
Mixmag Lab London
The search for that perfect, heads-down groove in a London basement is a universal quest, and Cici’s Mixmag Lab London offering is a textbook example. The vibe is intimate, all smoke machines and low ceilings, where the bass feels personal. This is a deep and driving tech-house session, orbiting a 134.9 BPM average and anchored in the 12A key for smooth, hypnotic transitions. The energy profile is fascinating—over 80% low-end—creating a subterranean pulse that’s more about physical persuasion than aerial assault.
The mixing is fluid and patient, letting tracks breathe and build their own micro-dramas. Cici establishes the mood with Argento’s simmering 'Red Light', a masterclass in tension. The crate digging reveals a sharp ear: Andy Compton’s 'That Acid Track' reappears here with its infectious squelch, while the 'Spit & Polish Club Mix' of 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' gets another outing as a guaranteed floor-filler. Hammer & KILIMANJARO’s 'Muleña (Tornado Wallace Remix)' offers a percussive, global-inflected detour, and Ashee’s 'Sisqo' brings a cheeky, filtered funk.
The journey begins with the brooding 'Red Light', builds to a peak with the tribal swing of Anthony Selvaggio & David Pintó’s 'Congarama (Glenn Gonzalez Remix)', and concludes with the optimistic chug of Joe Mesmar’s 'Born Free'. A tracklist for the connoisseurs who value groove over glory.