Friend Within - Hope [Toolroom]

After signing with Toolroom in 2018, Friend Within is finally ready to present his debut album 'Hope,' with four of the standout tracks compiled on this 12-inch vinyl sampler.

A well-established producer in his own right, having worked with countless DJs and producers over the years, Friend Within comes full circle with his debut album 'Hope.' Written during the 2020 lockdown, it's a collection of his best tracks to date, packed with club anthems and floor fillers that rarely disappoint.

Released in 2020, the album's first single, 'For You,' is a self-assured house classic that needs no introduction, maintaining the album's common thread: authentic bangers. Although one of the more relaxed moments on the record, 'Love Goes On And On' establishes itself as a full-fledged house banger.

Next up is A-Trak, who joins the collaboration on 'Know Each Other,' upping the ante after their 2019 joint hit, 'Blaze.' Its positive, nocturnal energy speaks for itself, making it one of the album's high points. To close, 'Rola' appears, an instant dancefloor classic: an uplifting track à la Disclosure, seasoned with Friend Within's subtle magic.

While the album leaves a sense of nostalgia for live music, it also conveys hope that the best is yet to come. 'Hope' is destined to become the soundtrack that defines post-pandemic nightlife, recognized worldwide as a classic debut from one of this decade's most exciting artists.