D'Monk X Frank Dasent D'Monk X Frank Dasent

London's underground upstart D'Monk opens proceedings on the A side with two new cuts showcasing his raw and intuitive approach to production with an innate sense of swing. His grooves are literally steaming from the first bar. You can feel the condensation of bodies in the room, feel the bass rattling the building and feel hips grinding to the syncopation.
The flip side features long-time Berlin resident and currently Sydney-based Frank Dasent. Don't be fooled by this cat's lo-key approach to releasing music. Upon further research one can see that Dasent has been behind the scenes on many productions spanning the world of Jazz, R&B and dance music, as well as building his own catalogue of soulful and electro-inspired dance music.
A1 – FOR REAL – An irresistible, bone-rattling kick drum distorts through analogue circuitry, carrying a deep and hypnotic bassline. Vocal hooks and subtle shades of harmony emerge like ghosts weaving throughout the night, creating a patchwork of colour. The overall impression is something of an amalgamation of Detroit lo-fi meeting a mutant cousin of UK Bass
A2 – JANET – Warning: neck brace may be necessary!! Purely jacking and uncut funk on this workout. One could draw a semblance to the early bruk sound from West London, yet at the same time something entirely unique is emerging in his sense of groove and harmony, married with a subtle and evolving vitality in the production.
B1 – HAUS VOXISM – The iconic vocal sample and 4/4 groove beckon the summer back to us again on this cut. An undeniable groove and dancefloor filler, bringing the gospel back to house music — and the Lord knows that's what the world needs right now.
B2 – INORGANIC ENERGETICS – Dasent continues on the gospel-infused house tip with a master's touch when it comes to dealing with a cappellas. A nod to the heyday of house music whilst pushing a sense of musicality and a deep understanding of dancefloor chemistry.