Description
A compilation of collaborations with top artists from around the world by Belgian producer Gratts, who has built a following for his disco and house rework.
Gratts is a producer based at his own label, Be Strong Be Free, who has gained attention for his rework across disco, balearic, and house. This release brings together highly sought-after reworks from the label's catalog that were popular among club DJs and puts them on vinyl.
Opening the tracklist is "Sun Circles" by Alex Kassian, known for Love On The Rocks and others. Combining a laid-back tempo with a low-end-focused rhythm, this instrumental track balances a balearic atmosphere with club-ready groove.
Next, "Off My Feet" is a rework by UK house stalwarts Terry Farley and Wade Teo. With a powerful house style reminiscent of the Sound Factory scene in the 1990s, it delivers a finish that evokes the classic garage-to-house lineage.
"Submerge Me" develops around minimal, repetitive percussion. Despite its simple structure, it features a hypnotic groove that draws listeners in gradually.
On the flip side, Fennec's "Better Days" appears. Reconstructed for the dance floor with a rolling rhythm and a thick bassline, it is a disco-house track.
Furthermore, Conrad McDonnell, who has been active for many years as a member of Idjut Boys, is in charge of "Jour De Fete". With heavily dubbed low-end and a spacious mix, he transforms it into a deep, weighty club track.
Finally, Southpaw's "Euphori" closes the release. It slows down the tempo and combines soft top-end with breakbeats for a trip-hop-leaning arrangement.
A rework collection that traverses elements such as disco, house, dub, and trip-hop while clearly showcasing each artist's individuality. The content directly reflects the label's open-minded approach to collaboration.
A1. Sun Circles (Alex Kassian instrumental)
A2. Off My Feet (Terry Farley & Wade Teo 3AM dub)
A3. Submerge Me (BSBF bonus Drum Tool)
B1. Better Days (Fennec's Better Nights remix)
B2. Jour De Fete (Conrad Idjut's Quokka Pup dub)
B3. Euphoria (Southpaw Flip)
Belgian producer Gratts finally drops six in-demand reinterpretations from his Be Strong Be Free imprint to vinyl while showing off the label's collaborative, open-hearted spirit. Alex Kassian sets the tone with a lush, chugging instrumental of 'Sun Circles', followed by Terry Farley & Wade Teo's classic 90s Sound Factory-style overhaul of 'Off My Feet.' 'Submerge Me' dives into raw, hypnotic percussion before the flip delivers Fennec's rolling, floor-ready re-chug of 'Better Days'. Conrad McDonnell of Idjut Boys fame adds heavyweight dub depth to 'Jour De Fete', while Southpaw closes the EP by flipping 'Euphori' into tender, emotive trip-hop.
