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DUKE DUMONT in The Lab LA
Duke Dumont in The Lab LA is a masterclass in accessible yet sophisticated deep house, the kind of set that reminds us it’s okay to like melodies and vocals without irony. We’re here for the polished grooves and that feeling of effortless cool that only comes from impeccable selection. The vibe is sunny and open, even indoors, with a sound that’s clean, warm, and designed for smooth movement. Locked into a steady 122 BPM average and favoring the uplifting, major feel of 12A and 4A, this set is all about harmonic joy and rhythmic pocket.
The energy balance—low at 0.62, mid at 0.29—ensures a fat, bouncing bassline is king, with melodic elements providing color rather than dominance. The mixing is slick and musical, with blends that highlight complementary keys and rhythms. The tracklist is a who’s who of quality house: 'Mateo & Matos - Body 'n' Soul (Ian Pooley's Soul Mix)' opens with timeless, jazzy deep house perfection. 'Versus - Movin' (Cal Johnstone Remix)' is a driving, piano-laced anthem.
'Joeski & Gorge - Jogo' brings a percussive, tribal tech-house edge, and 'Rhyze - Just How Sweet Is Your Love (Walker & Royce Touch)' is a classic vocal rework done right. 'Magnum Force - Cool Out' is a funky, filtered disco-house gem, 'HNNY - Trummor' offers a slice of lo-fi Swedish house, and 'The Juan MacLean - Give Me Every Little Thing (Cajmere Mix)' is a raw, Chicago-style banger. It starts with the soulful invitation of 'Body 'n' Soul', builds to a peak with the anthemic 'Movin'', and winds down gracefully with the introspective deep groove of 'Ariano Kinà - Get It When We Want It (Introspective Mix)'. Pure class.