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JACQUES RENAULT house set in The Lab NYC
We've all been there, chasing that perfect, slinky, 122 BPM groove that makes you sway more than stomp. Jacques Renault's set for The Lab NYC is a deep dive into that specific, disco-kissed house pleasure. The vibe is effortlessly cool and slightly smoky, the sonic equivalent of a well-made negroni—bitter, sweet, and strong. Technically, this is a masterclass in slower-burn, deep and disco house, with a deliberate 121.3 BPM average and a harmonic anchor firmly in the soulful 12A, using 3B and 10B for darker or jazzier flairs.
The near-equal balance between low-end groove (0.52) and mid-range melodic activity (0.41) creates a rich, detailed tapestry that rewards close listening as much as it encourages gentle movement. The mixing is smooth and patient, letting tracks breathe and develop, building a lush, immersive atmosphere. The track selection is impeccable. He opens with the timeless, jacking groove of Housemates' 'Soul Value (Jersey Groove)'.
Kenneth Woods' 'The Hymn of Hope' is a deep, spiritual builder, while the Hardwell edit of Michaël Brun's 'Dawn' is an unexpected but effective shot of festival-scale energy. Tracks like Avon Stringer & Jesse Rose's 'Pressure' and R.A.W.'s 'Unbe (Erick 'More' Mix)' provide the necessary raw, percussive fuel. The inclusion of Solee's 'Shanti' is another moment of melodic house perfection. The journey is a smooth cruise: it starts with the infectious bounce of 'Soul Value', finds a peak of driving, melodic house with 'Pressure', and coasts to a close with the quirky, deep funk of fml fabrizio spazzini's 'Don't Deal Deeper'.