Kr!z - Ipso Facto [Token]

For his upcoming EP on Token, Kr!z delivers squelchy synth sequences atop sturdy kick drums, reasserting his uncompromising and straight-to-the-point approach to club music. Classic in its conception yet psychotic in its effect, Ipso Facto is a record made for powerful sound systems during the most delirious moments of the night.

First impressions count; the Belgian producer has never been one to mess around, and this record is no exception. What you hear is what you get: an anxious, snaking synth line makes its intentions clear on Defeat the Purpose, pulling people onto the dancefloor. Dry drum machine work rumbles throughout the track, precisely cementing the Token style. On the next cut, Chrome Dust focuses more on the tonal side, and its irresistible groove makes it an instant ear magnet. Playful rides and snares shape the progression, as Kr!z exchanges percussive elements to keep the movement alive.

The title track is a true hip swinger on the B1, where he explores the low frequencies of the synth sequence to build a supremely enveloping rhythm. Everything in its place and not a single detail too many, the percussive transitions are reminiscent of his four-channel DJ sets, with constantly evolving energy. Equilibrium closes the EP with high intensity, opening filters over a dynamic, bouncing rhythm. Years of experience behind the turntables can be supremely instructive for an attentive producer, and Kr!z proves it both on this track and throughout the EP.