TuneLab
Laelo Black
Keep Hush Live London: Girls Can't DJ Takeover
Afro-house with a deep house soul is a combination we can never resist, and Laelo Black's Keep Hush Live London set for the Girls Can't DJ Takeover is a testament to why—it's warm, groovy, and expertly curated. We're here for those extended mixes where a bassline seems to loop forever, and we're not complaining one bit. The vibe is intimate and soulful, in a London spot where the lighting is amber and the crowd sways in unison, lost in the groove. Technically, this is Afro-house with deep house elements, averaging 123 BPM and revolving around keys like 12A and 7A for harmonic warmth.
The energy is low-dominant at 0.73, creating a deep, pulsating foundation, while mids at 0.21 add melodic subtlety and highs at 0.06 provide gentle accents. Mixing is smooth and journey-led, with long blends that let each track's organic instruments shine. Highlight picks include Emmaculate - Isis (Yoruba Soul Mix) as a spiritual opener, and Sunlightsquare - Oyelo (Atjazz Love Soul Remix) for its jazz-infused rhythms. Karizma - The Power is a timeless deep house weapon, and Nana K & Ben Champell - Rapid Zone (Albird Remix) closes with driving energy.
Francesco Chiocci - Towards the Sun (Lehar & Musumeci Remix) offers progressive house flair, and Nick Holder - Summer Daze brings classic Canadian deep house vibes. The journey begins with Isis, builds through the uplifting Oyelo, and concludes on Rapid Zone, a tracklist that feels like a sunset session perfected.