TuneLab
Obeido
Gold Coast | Taste Club Takeover
Obeido's Taste Club Takeover on the Gold Coast is a lesson in how to make tech house fun again – a playful, breakbeat-tinged romp that doesn't take itself too seriously, and neither do we, as we Shazam that obscure edit. The vibe is sun-bleached club energy, early evening beats morphing into night-time rollers, a crowd easing into the weekend with smiles. Technically, it's a tight, peak-time affair averaging 138 BPM, with 12A dominating 8 tracks but excursions to 4A and 10B for harmonic color. Energy balances at 0.60 low, 0.30 mid, and 0.10 high, letting basslines drive while mids add funk and highs keep it crisp.
Mixing is energetic but smooth, using quick cuts and blends to move between house and breaks, with key modulations adding surprise without disruption. The BPM stays in a narrow 136-140 range, showcasing a consistent groove that builds through track selection rather than tempo tricks. Crate digger delights include DJ co.kr's 'Soundbwoy Rudebwoy' remix as a raucous opener, while PARAMIDA's 'Devil's Destination' is a hypnotic, driving weapon. Knuckleheadz's 'House Rocca' brings classic UK breakbeat flair, and Human Movement's 'Baladna' is a melodic, Eastern-tinged closer.
Nas's 'The Don' remix is a hip-hop twist that lands perfectly, Cringetopia's 'Superjail Song' adds quirky electro energy, and Baby D's 'Let Me Be Your Fantasy' is a piano-house nostalgia bomb. Ance's 'Never Let Me Down' at 9 minutes is the emotional centerpiece, a progressive builder that shows range. The journey kicks off with 'Soundbwoy Rudebwoy', peaks with the breaks of 'House Rocca', and closes on 'Baladna's atmospheric finish, a vibrant tech house tracklist from Obeido's Gold Coast set.