Jossy Mitsu
Keep Hush live: Vicky Grout presents
Vicky Grout presents, and Jossy Mitsu answers with a set of sleek, bass-heavy pressure that feels tailor-made for a London warehouse after-hours. This is UK garage and bassline with a contemporary, minimalist edge, for the heads who appreciate a clean sub and a skippy rhythm. The vibe is dark and focused, a room of purists dissecting every switch and drop. Operating at a steady 134.2 BPM average within a tight 130-140 range, and harmonically anchored in the ubiquitous, reliable 12A key, the set is a model of precision. The energy is profoundly low-dominant at 0.8144, with sub-bass doing almost all the narrative work, creating a deep, immersive throb.
Mids at 0.1201 are used sparingly for ghostly vocal echoes and synth textures, while highs are virtually non-existent, resulting in a sound that's all weight and swing. Mixing is tight and economical, using quick cuts and bassline swaps to keep the rhythm propulsive without ever feeling cluttered. It's a masterclass in less-is-more club construction. The opener, 'RACK$' by BLVCKOUTBLOODY, is a menacing, drill-infused garage cut that sets a gritty tone. DJ Saucy P's 'MOVE (Vogue Beat)' brings a voguing, ballroom-inspired energy that's both fierce and fun.
L-Vis 1990's 'Yeah Yeah' remix with Flohio is a highlight, blending grime flows with futuristic garage production. IZCO's 'Tek 5' is a raw, tool-like percussive workout, while Mauro Somm's 'At The Party' offers a moment of deeper, melodic respite. The closing 'Jah Bedouin' by Martyn is a beautiful, dubwise comedown. From the tense opener of 'RACK$', the set rolls through minimal garage weapons, peaking with the aggressive fusion of 'Yeah Yeah', before dissolving into the spacious, echoing dub of Martyn's finale.