TuneLab
Jack Whitworth
Mixmag Lab London | DJ Competition winner
Winning a DJ competition often means playing it safe, but Jack Whitworth's Mixmag Lab London set feels like rifling through a carefully curated record bag at a friend's house party. The vibe is intimate and sweat-drenched, with that classic Lab lighting casting long shadows on grinning faces. Clocking in at a steady 129.6 BPM and largely hinged on the sunny disposition of 12A, this is funky house at its most infectious.
The energy arc is a gradual build, with low frequencies dominant at 0.55, creating a bass-heavy foundation that lets disco samples and vocal chops shimmer above. Mixing is tight and playful, with harmonic shifts into 3B adding depth without disrupting the groove. The crate digging here is impeccable: 'Crazy P - Stop Space Return (Hot Toddy Mix)' sets a soulful, laid-back tone, while 'Funky Green Dogs - Reach for Me' is a forgotten classic that suddenly makes perfect sense.
'Anonymous - Groovement' is exactly what it says on the tin—a pure, unadulterated groove weapon—and 'Patrick Topping - Be Sharp Say Nowt' provides a nine-minute masterclass in tension and release. The journey starts with the slinky invitation of 'Crazy P - Stop Space Return', peaks with the relentless drive of 'Patrick Topping - Be Sharp Say Nowt', and closes on the joyful, piano-led release of 'Monie Love - Grandpa's Party (Love II Love Remix)'.