Jolani Jhones | Amsterdam
Keep Hush x YEREYERE x Waterkant
Jolani Jhones, holding court at Keep Hush x Yereyere x Waterkant, delivers a set that feels like the best kind of Amsterdam bar session: effortlessly cool, packed with recognizable gems, and mixed with a smile. The vibe is buoyant and inclusive, all wooden decks and canal-side chatter giving way to a proper, heads-down groove. This is prime, peak-time tech house with a progressive heart, averaging a punchy 148.5 BPM and, true to form, spending most of its time in the reliable, driving key of 12A. The energy balance—53.7% low, 31.7% mid—shows a DJ who knows how to build a solid, danceable foundation while letting melodic hooks and vocal snippets provide the color.
Transitions are confident and clean, building energy steadily without resorting to cheap drops. The tracklist is a festival of classics and fresh cuts. The Twr72 remix of Fatima Yamaha's 'What's a Girl to Do' is a heavenly, emotive opener. Dropping Mylo's 'Drop the Pressure' is a certified crowd-pleaser that never gets old.
Joe Burgess's 'Yeah (Yeah Remix)' is a loop-driven tech-house weapon, and Zayn Frost's 'Timeless Charm' offers a slick, modern twist. NIVE's 'Whispers' provides a moment of deep, hypnotic relief, while closing with Treasure Series' 'Make My Day' sends everyone out on a wave of euphoric, piano-led house. The journey starts with melancholic beauty, builds through iconic breaks and driving grooves, and culminates in a hands-in-the-air, progressive house climax. It’s a masterclass in crowd-reading and timeless selection.