Underground hero and label boss DJ Steaw makes his Nu Groove debut with ‘Seascape EP’, a four-track odyssey of deep, soulful house. With over 12 years of experience, the revered DJ and producer is known for his arresting sets appearing on famed stages including Berlin's Tresor, London's fabric, Amsterdam's Shelter and all over his home nation of France. As an electronic tastemaker spanning multiple genres and influences, DJ Steaw has launched House Puff Records, Steaward and Rutilance Records, the latter of which he co-founded with crate digger Gunnter. Having already received support from tastemaker Chris Stussy, this four-track package is a perfect fit for the cult NYC label. Opening with the powerful stabs of ‘Take It There’, ‘Seascape EP’ explores the producer’s signature, bass-heavy sound as well as the myriad of influences from further afield. The title track ‘Seascape’ contrasts breathy pads with bright, dynamic percussion, as ‘Close To You’ and ‘Exotica’ further demonstrate a recognisable, nostalgic aesthetic that is both club-ready and dreamlike in quality.
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released March 22, 2024
DJ Steaw ‘Seascape EP’
1. DJ Steaw featuring Mr. V ‘Take It There’
2. DJ Steaw ‘Seascape’
3. DJ Steaw ‘Close To U’
4. DJ Steaw ‘Exotica’
‘Take It There’
Written by Nicolas Audren, Luis F. Vega, Chris Allan, Victor Font & Aaron Ross
Produced & Edited by DJ Steaw
Vocals by Mr. V
Mixed & Mastered by DJ Steaw at Rutilancelab, Paris
Published by Defected Music, Warner Chappell & Copyright Control
‘Take It There’ contains elements of ‘Let’s Freak’, Written by Luis F. Vega, Chris Allan, Victor Font & Aaron Ross, Published by Defected Music, Warner Chappell & Copyright Control. Used by permission.
‘Seascape’, ‘Close To U’ & ‘Exotica’
Written by Nicolas Audren
Produced & Edited by DJ Steaw
Mixed & Mastered by DJ Steaw at Rutilancelab, Paris
Published by Defected Music
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