Vincenzo & Tyson Ballard
They Looking at You

I’ve got mad love for this tune. It’s long but never tires the ear. The movement of the LFOs and the modulations are on steroids — it’s pure tension and release. Love it.

Leon Vynehall
It’s Just (House Of Dupree)

Spoken word over a tight 4/4 groove with loads of swing — you can’t go wrong. This is groove at its finest. Vox sampling is one of my go-to moves when I’m making music — that’s exactly how Girl Just Pull Up happened: random speech chopped up musically in a way that just works.

Fouk
Cat Lady

These Dutch lads have always been ahead of their time and somehow behind it too. The first time I heard this, I felt like I’d been dropped into the 70s or 80s — and I’m way too young for that! It’s 2025 and this still sounds fresh, with that old-school emotion and feeling that hits different in today’s world.

CTEPEO 57
Kackwursthouse

This duo — pretty sure it’s Max Graef and Muff Deep — do scuffed house better than anyone. For me, as a hip-hop head, it’s all about that old-school J Dilla vibe, pushed straight into house. It’s a perfect example of how there really are no limits when you’re being creative.

Cody Currie
Laura

What’s BNinjas without swing and an offbeat that’s intentionally pushed off the grid? The drum track is wicked — those kicks are insane, like a military march inside a tune. Sounds so good.

Soul Wun
Thank You, St Germain

I love this guy’s music. The way he flips samples is next level. It’s mind-blowing every time. This one’s an all-time favourite — you can drop it any moment and the crowd always reacts. Total secret weapon..