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MiNNA
Mixmag Lab London | Horizon 22
MiNNA's Mixmag Lab London set at Horizon 22 is a glittering, elevated disco party with a view—both literally and musically. It's for those who believe a four-on-the-floor kick is important, but so is a perfectly placed string section and a bassline you can practically see. The vibe is sophisticated, funky, and joyously physical, a celebration of dance music's most enduringly chic strand. Technically, this is a flawless nu-disco and disco house session, locked at a steady 125 BPM and sparkling in the classic, major-key happiness of 12A.
MiNNA's mixing is crisp and energetic, respecting the original lengths and breaks of these disco gems while keeping the flow relentless. The energy balance showcases a powerful, funky low-end paired with rich, expressive mids full of horns, vocals, and orchestral flourishes, creating a lush, vibrant soundstage. Clever modulations into keys like 7A and 5B add just enough soulful or melancholic depth to prevent the happiness from becoming cloying. For disco detectives, the opener 'Mike Steva - Weekend Love (Louie Vega Dub)' is a modern classic dripping with soul.
'Sable Sheep - Lobotomize' is a sleek, contemporary funk bomb, while the double dose of 'Cëla - I'm In Love' (both the Joey Negro Edit and Disco Version) is a lesson in edit mastery. 'Ben Watt - Pop a Cap In Yo' Ass' brings a quirky, jazzy edge, and 'Tenderness - Got to Keep on Trying (Joey Negro Edit)' is an epic, strings-drenched journey. The set closes with the undeniable, floor-filling command of 'Donna Washington - You Can't Hide From The Boogie'. From the smooth opening to the funky peak moments and that iconic finale, this is a disco tracklist executed with pure style.