Chocky - Playtime EP [Dessous]

The UK’s best kept secret, Chocky, returns to Dessous Recordings after the success of his initial outing, the well-received Self Knowledge EP. This time around, the talented DJ/producer delivers four tracks via the Playtime EP, more sublime house music for Steve Bug’s imprint.

Double Dip is a driving, stripped down number, cut to the bare essentials to tear up dancefloors, with explosive percussion over a shuffling groove and a cut-up vocal that is reminiscent of Pepe Bradock.

Organism is a deep affair, with spacey pads balancing out the harsh drum-line, softening the edges but keeping the energy high.

Soul Alive reflects Chocky’s clear appreciation for the 90s, with a powerful vocal, atmospheric strings, and a loose but crunchy rhythm.

Playtime (Dub) closes out the EP with another impactful track, starting as an energetic basement jam but then introducing an unexpected piano riff that turns the tables and takes the track in a very welcome jazzy direction.