Elevate’s boss Cinthie presents a new volume from the 803 Crystal Grooves Collective Cuts series. This 4th release will hit both digital platforms and physical records stores on September 25th. It is packed with 4 original productions from Manuold, Asquith (Loster Theremin’s head honcho), as well as UC BEATZ and Yard One.
Cinthie launched the Collective Cuts imprint in 2019 with a VA showcasing the works of KETTAMA, Asquith, 9th House and S3A. Since then, it’s gone on to release a follow up EP from the latter and a split EP from Anaxander and Azuni. As the name would suggest the label was built as a platform for Cinthie to showcase the music of her peers.
Here we see this continue with a four track package welcoming back Asquith while introducing three new acts to the roster. Up first is Manuold with his « Classic Paradise » cut, a disco-tinged house track employing diva style vocals, bright keys, choppy bass hits and sweeping pad sequences throughout. Lobster Theremin’s Asquith then takes thing in a rave driven direction with bumpy breaks, heavy doses of sub bass and a hazy, resonant atmospheric pad.
Fresh from a release on Razor-n-tape last year, Brussel-based producer UC BEATZ steps up next with « Picnic On A Roof » – here premiered by Electrocorp. Once again, he lays down a smooth deep house feel via warbling Rhodes, cinematic strings, wandering jazz tinged bass and organic drums.
Yard One round out the release with « Disjoint », fusing a dynamic drum workout with gritty bass hits, bright synth sequence and emotive atmospherics.
« 803 Crystal Grooves Collective Cuts Volume 4 » hits the stores on September 25th. Make sure to grab a hard copy!