Description
A long-awaited reissue of a popular 2011 UK deep house record that once commanded a premium price!
Maya Jane Coles is a London-based producer and DJ. She has released music on labels such as 20/20 Vision and Hypercolour, earning acclaim for her delicate beat-making and dark, supple deep house. Her debut EP, Focus Now, which brought her name to wider recognition, is back in print as part of 20/20 Vision's anniversary series.
The title track, “Focus Now,” is a deep house cut intertwining rounded synth loops with elastic drums. Softly bleeding pads and a tight kick drum coexist, gradually warming the dance floor as night falls.
“Little One” was a track that gained support at warehouse parties at the time. Despite its minimalist structure, its undulating low end and repeating phrases make it ideal for extended play.
“Senseless” features Coles' own vocals. A delicate melody floats over restrained beats and slow-motion grooves.
“The High Life” is also included. This deep house track is notable for its smooth drums and poignant vocal hook. The entire album has been remastered.
Although she later expanded her range into techno and experimental sounds, this release focuses on the club-ready deep house of her earlier work. Stripped-back beats, sultry synths, and an introspective atmosphere. Here is the sound from the period when she played a key role in UK house.
A1. Focus Now
A2. Senseless
B1. Little One
B2. The High Life
Originally released in 2011 during the second big coming of deep house, Maya Jane Coles' 'Focus Now' EP returns as part of 20/20 Vision's Full Circle 30th Anniversary series. It's been out of print for years and harks back to a very different sound from Coles, who has since spread her sonic wings into many different worlds. This reissue features all three original tracks, starting with 'Focus Now,' a soft focus and bubbly blend of pulsing synths and rubbery drums, 'Little One' which was something of a warehouse classic of its time, and 'Senseless' with Coles' own vocals and slow motion drum churn. Alongside those is 'The High Life', another syrupy and warm blend of smooth drums and aching vocal hooks that, like the rest of the cuts, is freshly remastered.
