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HECTOR ROMERO, BENNY SOTO, MIKE NERVOUS, LUKA TACON in The Lab NYC [Nervous Records Showcase]
A Nervous Records showcase in The Lab NYC is like a family reunion for house music purists, where the classics are treated with reverence and the new cuts sound like they've been loved for decades. The vibe is warm, analog, and slightly dusty in the best way possible. This is a masterclass in classic and deep house, cruising at a comfortable 122 BPM and leaning heavily on the soulful 12A and 7A keys.
The energy profile is remarkably low-end focused (0.77 avg), creating a deep, bass-heavy pocket that's perfect for slow, sensual movement, with mids (0.20) reserved for smooth pads and vocal snippets. The multi-DJ format creates a seamless tapestry, with long blends like Crazy P's 'Like a Fool' stretching past eleven minutes. The tracklist is a history lesson: Rhythm&Soul's '1998' sets a timeless, jazzy tone, Solee's 'Shanti' appears yet again as a minimalist anthem, and Dennis Ferrer's 'How Do I Let Go' is a soulful masterpiece.
Convertion's 'Let's Do It' remix is a peak-time disco-house weapon, Nick Holder's 'Summer Daze' brings sunny, laid-back vibes, and Blonde's 'I Loved You' gets a deep, emotive rework. It all begins with the smooth groove of '1998', builds to a heartfelt peak with 'How Do I Let Go', and sends us home on the optimistic, piano-driven bounce of Lucky Charmz's 'Buy Urself A Friend'.