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Straight from the heart of Amsterdam’s vibrant club scene, PIV founder Prunk and RED 87 offer up a first-time collaboration with their ‘Express EP’, landing 23rd May. Featuring three original cuts and a remix from UK duo RUZE, the release captures the duo’s shared passion for soulful house grooves—delivered just in time for summer. 

Opening with the title track, ‘Express’ brings together lush synth pads, simmering hi-hats, and echoed vocal snippets, crafting a warm, hypnotic energy that reflects the pair’s signature sound. RUZE steps in to reimagine the original with a sun-soaked, transportive flair, adding vibrant textures and an irresistible late-night feel. On ‘Listen’, Prunk and RED 87 showcase their knack for stripped-back club music, layering rippling melodies and tight, luscious percussion built for both the dancefloor and the afters. Closing cut ‘Break It Down’ tips its hat to classic Hot Creations energy—funk-laced, percussive, and oozing with charm, it wraps up the EP with a high-octane flourish. 

"When I was a young Prunk, I had a Hot Creations record on my wall. I remember playing all kinds of tracks from the label over the last 15 years, and I still do. From Hot Natured and Jamie Jones to Burnski and Danny Daze. It's one of those labels that is on almost every producer's release bucket list. After a few amazing shows at Paradise Ibiza over the last summer, I am finally releasing on the label. Obviously, a dream come true, and I'm happy to do it with one of my really good friends RED 87. A great EP, right in time for summer!" - Prunk. 
“When I started producing music, I never imagined that one day I’d release on Hot Creations. Honestly, it’s a dream come true. Hot Creations is and has always been a huge inspiration for me—many tracks and signed artists have shaped my sound and love for house music. It feels surreal to now be part of that legacy, and I’m incredibly grateful for this opportunity. Also very thankful to share this moment with Prunk, an artist and very close friend I deeply respect. This project came together so naturally, as these tracks were made with love, groove, and good energy. It’s giving house music that feels right for the summer, and I can’t wait to celebrate that. Looking forward to more!” - RED 87 

With a genre-blending sound that fuses house, minimal, and beyond, Prunk has established himself as a key figure in the global house landscape. His releases on labels like Defected, Djebali, and Cecille, alongside his own PIV imprint—regularly topping Beatport’s best-seller charts—have earned him a global following, resonating with over 420,000 monthly Spotify listeners. Joining him is RED 87, whose refined and eclectic sound has caught the attention of selectors like Sidney Charles, DJ Steaw and Kellie Allen. Known for his delicate, groove-driven productions and underground sensibility, RED 87 proves a perfect creative match for Prunk on this milestone label debut for Hot Creations. 

Prunk & RED 87 ‘Express’ EP drops via Hot Creations on 23rd May 2025. 

Tracklist 
1. Express 
2. Express (RUZE Remix) 
3. Listen 
4. Break It Down 


Prunk & Red 87 - Express

London-based DJ and producer duo Late Replies land on club-focussed label DFTD with ‘Something In The Air’. Known for their adrenaline-fuelled sets, recently kicking off the early-season at Eden in Ibiza, and releases that have rapidly earned them a loyal following, Kas and Josh AKA Late Replies are a dynamic pairing with a love for skippy basslines and rip-roaring beats. ‘Something In The Air’ presents their palpable energy immediately, with a truly infectious, dance-ready vocal spotlighted over pounding production built to fill floors worldwide. With an upcoming gig at Jamie Jones’ Paradise In The City set for the summer, Late Replies are soon to be one of the scene’s most in-demand artists.

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Riding high as ANTS’ Next Gen 2024 winners, London-based DJ duo FIRZA are in the midst of a breakout twelve months, with a busy 2025 schedule within Europe coupled with recognition of their percussive sound from the likes of Marco Carola and Joseph Capriati. With previous releases on Microhertz, NATURE, and WYLD, to pair now join Jamie Jones’ Hottrax with their three-track EP ‘Erase It’ on 27th June, bringing their dancefloor-ready sound to a label they’ve long admired. 

“Releasing on Hottrax is a huge milestone in our music career, and it's a massive honour being welcomed onto a label we admire so much. Jamie has been a big inspiration to us from the start, and we’ve been sending him music for years, hoping for this moment. Hottrax has always been a go-to label for our sets, and we’ve played tunes from its catalogue at almost every gig we've done, so to now be part of that legacy is surreal. These tracks were made with the dancefloor in mind and to bring energy during those peak-time moments in the club. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed making them!” - FIRZA. 

Title track ‘Erase It’ unfolds through rich, undulating grooves and sub-shaking basslines, layered with crisp tech beats and rolling, low-ends. Next, ‘Feel 4 U ’leans into a darker rhythm with echoing textures that shimmer through, showcasing FIRZA’s knack for groove-powered direction. Closing out the EP, ‘Closer’ centres on percussive-driven beats, where wobbling sonics and thumping patterns define the track’s vibrant energy and dynamic vibe. 

Tracklist 

1. Erase It 
2. Feel 4 U 
3. Closer 



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