Artist: Upercent
Title: Pedres EP
Remixers: David Keno, Third Son
Label: Sincopat
Release Date: 7 October 2016
Format: Digital
CAT#: SYNC46
01. Pedres
02. Pedres (David Keno Remix)
03. Cronopio
04. Cronopio (Third Son Remix)
Sincopat is a label set up in 2010 by Spanish producer AFFKT and his friend Alberto Sola. Known for its melodic sound, the label has an open minded approach to House and Techno music.
Recent releases have featured music from people including Gabriel Ananda, dubspeeka, Vince Watson, Eric Volta, Tiger Stripes, and this new release is another star studded affair.
The original music comes from Spanish artist Upercent who boasts previous releases on Amam, Snatch! Records, Moda Black and Suruba, this release makes his seventh appearance on Sincopat. With a sound full of emotion, he is an artist who uses analogue equipment to produce music which tells a story.
Also featuring on the release are separate remixes from Third Son and David Keno, who both come with a proven musical pedigree and truly international fan base.
Third Son is a British artist based in London whose back catalogue includes labels such as Noir Music, Click Records, Einmusika and Stil vor Talent, along with Green Velvet’s label Cajual Records.
With a career that spans well over a decade, German based DJ/Producer David Keno has racked up an impressive back catalogue. With a distinctive production style that he can morph into a verity of different genres, David has made seminal releases on Suara, but also features on labels including Robsoul, Dritybird, Get Physical and Poker Flat along with his own Keno Records imprint.
The first track titled “Pedres” has a wonky groove and distorted synth stabs fused with a jazz piano, which make this is a distinctively individual piece of music. With the introduction of its grinding bass sound, the track plays on the element of surprise and has unexpected drops that would ignite a dancefloor with eruptions of energy.
Next up is the David Keno remix of “Pedres” and starting with the addition of his own vocal sample, David tones down the originals experimental sound. Stripping away many of the originals melodic elements, he adds a raw funk to the bass and works in his trademark groove. Focused towards Tech House, this remix provides the perfect contrast for this already well rounded release.
Track three on the EP is the original “Cronopio” with a slow building, mellow vibe and dramatic synth work. Understated with stripped back percussion, it’s the captivating and intimate lead vocal that breathes life into the track. Epic in every sense of the word, this progressive monster is tailor made for late nights and early sunrises.
Finishing things off is the Third Son remix of “Cronopio”, which still centred around the originals vocal, is more up tempo with an added sense of darkness. Adding his own digital sounding melody, he uses the originals synth to add tension and give the track an overall cosmic feel. The Third Son remix provides a nice alternative for those who want to build dancefloor intensity.
https://soundcloud.com/upercent
https://soundcloud.com/david-keno
https://soundcloud.com/thirdsonuk
https://soundcloud.com/sincopat