TuneLab
JULS in the Lab LDN
We all have that one friend who insists their taste is 'eclectic,' but Juls actually delivers on the promise with a Lab LDN session that feels like a sun-drenched journey through diasporic sound. Forget sterile booth shots; imagine this soundtracking a vibrant, crowded terrace where the drinks are strong and the basslines are stronger. Juls crafts a fluid, soulful narrative at an average 117 BPM, predominantly working within the smooth, soul-compatible key of 7A, with shifts to 12A and 5A adding bright, uplifting moments.
The energy balance is heavily skewed towards the low-end, creating a warm, inviting pocket that makes every track feel like a hug, while the mids carry the melodic hooks and vocals that define this Afro-house and soulful house excursion. The track selection is a masterclass in global groove: GoldLink’s 'U Say' opens with its Tyler, The Creator swagger, instantly disarming any pretension. From there, we get the undeniable dancefloor tonic of Demarkus Lewis’s 'Body Tonic', the stone-cold classic revival of Robin S.’s 'Luv 4 Luv' in its Stonebridge mix, and the infectious Afrobeat swing of 'Ritmo Coco' by Juls & Sango.
The edit of D.Tee In De Party’s 'King and Queen' is pure fun, and 'Soweto Blues' ties it all back to the roots. He takes us from that hip-hop-infused opening, through a peak of pure, percussive joy, and lands us gently with the gorgeous, heartfelt closer 'Angele Ni Fie'. This isn't just a set; it's a passport stamp.