Kotchy - Sing What You Want / 12"
A talented musician in his own right, respected Brooklyn-based producer Kotchy is fast forging a reputation based on combining great song writing and stunning production with inspired results. Crunk, funk and soul, 'Sing What You Want' is Kotchy's slick second single. His groove, beats and captivating vocals deliver a slip-hop affair with a top line that oozes style, as clipped out beats are laced with synth leads, melody and a vintage NYC feel. On the remix, bass wizard Rusko replaces his trademark LFO basslines with a happy, feel good version, influenced by his love of Skwee, the new synth-pop sound coming out of Scandinavia. Next up, MRK1, one of the originators of the dubstep sound and producer of Planet Mu's Virus Syndicate, delivers a dance floor destroyer remix that's already getting rewinds by the boatload, with his signature beats and electrobass sequences dominating a mix that retains the beauty and adds the beast. By contrast, the engaging and anthemic 'One For The Money' has a melancholy nostalgic feel. Heartfelt vocals, eloquent cuts and samples intertwine while Kotchy shows his prodigious talent with his drum kit. Slower and woozier but no less detailed, this is intelligent, deconstructive, dub-conscious dance music. Starkey's refix delivers an audio delight that licks the whole inside of your ear and morphs into a dancefloor cluster bomb. Wonky pitch-bent synths and acid drenched bass spatter the track as it strips ever-downwards on a ne-way ride down into jacksville. Press, radio and club support for Kotchy and these new mixes is growing by the minute, making this 12" an undeniable must for the bass generation.
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