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JESSE ROSE b2b HARVARD BASS b2b BRILLSTEIN in The Lab LA
A three-way back-to-back in The Lab LA for the Play It Down takeover; the musical equivalent of a friendly shoving match where everyone wins. The vibe is intimate, smoky, built for deep house connoisseurs who appreciate a longer blend over a quick mix. Technically, this is deep house par excellence, cruising at a steady 124 BPM average with a harmonic home base of 12A. The energy distribution tells the story: a whopping 0.72 average in the low end provides a warm, cushioning bass bed, while the mids (0.26) carry the soulful melodies and vocals, with highs (a mere 0.02) almost an afterthought.
This creates a lush, immersive soundscape where the mixing is about fluidity and mood, not sharp cuts. The track selection is a masterclass in timeless house. The ten-minute opener, Desta Cullen's 'Dream', sets a meditative tone. MD X-Spress's 'God Made Me Phunky' is a raw, jacking classic thrown in with effortless cool.
Only Freak's 'Can't Get Away' remix brings soulful vocals, and Zo's 'We Are On the Move' revival mix is a joyous, gospel-tinged moment. CamelPhat & Elderbrook's 'Cola' needs no introduction, but here it feels organic, not just a hit drop. Robin S.'s 'Show Me Love' is deployed with reverence, not novelty. The set begins deep with 'Dream', finds its euphoric peak with the anthemic 'Show Me Love', and closes on a cheeky, funky note with Vimu Babilonia's 'Short D**k Man', proving even deep house doesn't take itself too seriously.