3 strong house tracks check: Keep it up
Nick Curly returns to Cécille this February with his new ‘We Luv’ EP, comprising three originals from the German artist.
For over two decades, Nick Curly has been a leading figure in the contemporary house music scene, consistently maintaining a packed global touring schedule and releasing tracks on renowned labels like Defected and Mood Child in Sound. In addition, he has made a significant mark as the co-founder of the acclaimed 8-Bit label with Gorge and Cécille Records with Marc Scholl. Now, Nick returns to Cécille following the success of his 2024 release, the Come Right Back EP.
Title-cut ‘We Luv’ leads the way via robust organic percussion, intertwined with a snaking low-end groove and intricately processed, dubbed out and filtered funk loops. ‘Revolver’ follows next and retains a similar aesthetic courtesy of a sturdy rhythm section, weight sub bass tones, spiralling dub echoes and jazzy keys.
‘Keep It Up’ then concludes the EP on a deeper tip, employing airy pad swells, choppy vocal chants and airy chimes at its core, while a swinging drum groove and bouncy subs further fuel the raw, hypnotic groove.