Yoofee

Yoofee's set for the Rhythm Section Shouts Takeover in Berlin is a breath of fresh, jazz-tinged air in a world often obsessed with pure aggression. This is sophisticated, soulful electronica for people who appreciate a good chord progression as much as a good kick drum. The vibe is laid-back but intellectually stimulating, like a late-night session in a well-curated record bar. Averaging 128.7 BPM and harmonically rich in 12A, this is a journey through broken beat, deep house, and nu-jazz territories. The energy is wonderfully balanced—48% lows and 41% mids—creating a warm, full-bodied sound where acoustic elements and electronic textures coexist peacefully.

Mixing is musical and patient, with blends that highlight melodic and harmonic conversations between tracks. The arc is less about peaks and more about a sustained, nuanced mood that ebbs and flows gracefully. The selection is impeccable. Noah Slee et al.'s 'Treat U Good' opens with smooth, soulful vocals and a lazy groove, an instant mood-setter. Yoofee's own 'One is None' showcases the artist's skill for crafting emotive, jazz-inflected instrumentals with a contemporary edge.

The monumental '2 Far Gone' by Moses Boyd & Joe Armon-Jones is the centerpiece, an 18-minute live jazz odyssey that demands and receives full attention, a brave and rewarding inclusion. And Kabuki's 'Tempest (Atjazz Remix)' provides a perfect closing note, its deep, soulful house rhythms offering a sense of resolution. Yoofee begins with the cozy embrace of 'Treat U Good', reaches a profound, jazzy peak with '2 Far Gone', and concludes with the sophisticated warmth of 'Tempest'. A live set that proves dancefloors can be spaces for deep listening, too.