Cinthie makes a welcome return to her own 803 Crystal Grooves imprint this June for its
sixth release, the project comprises four original’s showcasing Cinthie’s many different
sonic styles and influences.
The past decade has seen Berlin’s Cinthie moving from strength to strength, racking up
milestone achievements like her DJ Kicks mix compilation and a steady stream of
critically acclaimed material via the likes of Aus, Heist, Shall Not Fade and of course her
own 803 Crystal Grooves label where she returns here with some fresh machine jams.
‘Grooves’ kicks off the package, a dynamic dance floor cut fuelled by processed vocals
uttering the track title, murky bass stabs, heavily swung drums and gritty saturated stabs
all dynamically evolving and unfolding throughout. ‘Boxer’ follows next and showcases
Cinthie’s love for dub-tinged sounds, laying down spiralling dub echoes, a snaking bass
groove and hypnotic chord sequences atop a robust, swinging rhythm section.
‘Hands Up’ then kicks off the B-Side, shifting gears to a classic House aesthetic with
dreamy keys, bright stab sequences, glistening synth textures and smooth strings,
intertwined with soulful vocals and classic 909 workout. ‘She Wants It’ then concludes the
EP on a more cinematic tip with sweeping lead synths, fluttering arpeggios, elongated
bass drones and vocal lines running with raw, crunchy drums.[info sheet from distr.]