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Folic State in The Lab Mumbai
Folic State’s session for The Lab Mumbai is a globe-trotting lesson in house music fundamentals, proving that a deep, swinging groove needs no passport. This is for the heads who believe a set can be both physically commanding and spiritually warm. The vibe is rhythmic and intimate, a focused dancefloor where every percussive hit and bassline swell feels intentional. Locked into a 125.4 BPM pocket and predominantly using the 12A key, this is deep, percussive house with a hypnotic pulse. The energy data tells the story: an exceptionally high low-energy average (0.749) creates a lush, sub-bass foundation that feels like a constant, reassuring presence.
The mid-range (0.222) is reserved for key melodic motifs and vocal snippets, while the high-end is almost negligibly used, resulting in a smooth, rounded sound that avoids any fatigue. The mixing is patient and groove-centric, allowing tracks like CamelPhat & Elderbrook’s ‘Cola’ remix to stretch out for over 16 minutes of blissful, building tension. The crate digging here is impeccable. He opens with a sly update of a classic, blending Fatboy Slim and Fedde Le Grand on ‘Praise You’. Chris Drifter’s ‘Flashback’ remix is a driving, melodic highlight, and Todd Terry’s ‘Jumpin’ Original’ is a timeless shot of NYC house energy.
Steve Angello’s ‘Freedom’ gets a sleek, club-ready reshape from Body Ocean, and Maniac 2121’s ‘Neo Manhattan’ adds a touch of futuristic funk. Marc Molina’s ‘More Than Physical’ remix is pure, jacking pleasure, and Shit Robot’s ‘Feels Real’ remix brings a dose of analog warmth. The journey culminates in the soulful, piano-led release of ‘The Day’ by Bobby D'Ambrosio & Michelle Weeks, a perfect closing statement for a set built on feeling.