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JOSH WINK & KING BRITT's Ovum reunion in The Lab Philly
at CODA
An Ovum Records reunion with Josh Wink and King Britt in Philadelphia? We're already mentally preparing the spreadsheet for this tracklist. This isn't just a set; it's a living history lesson in the Philly sound, delivered with the casual authority of the professors who wrote the syllabus. The vibe at CODA is undoubtedly electric, a room packed with reverence and the sweat of proper dancing. Technically, it's a dynamic ride averaging 126.7 BPM, weaving between the soulful warmth of 12A and the more driving, minor-key tension of 3B.
The energy split—48.1% low, 41.5% mid, 10.3% high—signals a classic, vocal-heavy house set where basslines and melodies share equal billing, creating a infectious, body-moving swing. Their tag-team style is fluid, building arcs with tracks like the nine-minute 'Midland - Final Credits' to let rhythms marinate. The crate dig is, unsurprisingly, phenomenal. They open with the lush, Latin-tinged vocals of 'David Montoya - Afrolatina', immediately setting a soulful tone.
'David Penn & Roland Clark - The Power (Extended Mix)' is an undeniable, piano-driven weapon, while the inclusion of 'Donna Summer - I Feel Love' is a glorious, meta-nod to the genre's DNA. 'Joeski - Afro Latinism' and 'Grant Saxena - Equinox' keep the percussive fire burning, and 'BIGBOY911 - 911' adds a raw, contemporary edge. The journey is a masterful encapsulation of house music's spirit: it begins with the inviting 'Afrolatina', hits an ecstatic, communal peak with the timeless 'I Feel Love', and winds down with the tribal, drum-centric pulse of 'Luis Radio - Eye of the Drums'.