Description
A release that embodies the UK house producer Crackazat’s rich musicality, rooted in jazz and soul, which has captivated both club and listening audiences.
Crackazat’s EP “Shine” strongly showcases his signature warm chord progressions and rhythmic sensibility. As is evident from his work on Freerange, his ability to infuse house with jazz and soul influences remains fully intact here, creating an impressive blend of supple grooves and sophisticated sound.
The title track “Shine” includes two versions: a club mix and Mana’s Dub. Both are built around smooth keyboard phrases and tight beats, balancing dancefloor functionality with musical appeal. “Watchu Say (Mana’s Dub)” follows suit, gradually developing its groove within a stripped-back, minimalist arrangement.
The B-side also features a rework of Baltimore heavyweight Karizma’s “Crouching Tiger.” This club-oriented edit makes the most of the original’s rhythm while strongly conveying the appeal of deep house and soulful dance music.
Throughout the EP, melody, rhythm, and space are expertly balanced, creating an effortlessly memorable groove.
A1. Shine (Club Mix)
A2. Shine (Mana's Dub)
B1. Crouching Tiger ft. Lyric Jones (Karizma Version)
B2. Watchu Say (Mana's Dub)
Crackazat returns to Freerange for his latest EP entitled Shine and sees the artist in his finest form to date! An absolute anthem in the making the title track appears here in Club Mix and Mana’s Dub form, plus Watchu Say (Mana’s Dub) & an amazing flip of Crouching Tiger from Baltimore legend Karizma.
