Acclaimed producer Jack Back and Afro house pioneer THEMBA unite for ‘Give Me Something To Hold’ on Defected, joining the London label’s extra special 25th anniversary series Together. David Guetta created the Jack Back alias to return to his house roots, quickly building a strong relationship with the London label thanks to the chart-topping Defected hit ‘(It Happens) Sometimes’, then releasing a highly anticipated remix of label staple, Dennis Ferrer’s ‘Hey Hey’ in 2024, showcasing his fresh Afro house inspired sound. Now the French titan joins forces with THEMBA, a prolific South African DJ who has brought his unique take on electronic music to the world since 2018. From explosive early releases like ‘Who Is THEMBA?’ to remixing works from Vintage Culture, Kerri Chandler and Bob Sinclar, THEMBA’s meteoric rise to success has culminated in sets with Black Coffee at Hï Ibiza, cementing him as one of the biggest touring artists out of the continent. Now, in 2024, the two powerhouses come together for the hypnotic club cut ‘Give Me Something To Hold’ on Defected, as THEMBA’s modern, Afro electronic rhythms work with Jack Back’s melodically engaging production, complete with arresting vocals that build tension in all the right places.

Give Me Something To Hold

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"Whispers of Serenity" invites you into a tranquil forest of sound, where soft ambient layers blend with the delicate singing of birds. Slow, ethereal textures create a feeling of weightlessness, while the natural soundscape grounds the listener in the present moment. Ideal for deep meditation, relaxation, or nature-based mindfulness practices.

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For the first time in label history, Keinemusik is putting out an EP with just remixes. The moniker for this: Doppelgänger. The reason for this: Well, we like remixes and were curious to find out how other artists, artists that we appreciate a lot, would approach our material. Why now, you might ask. Why wait for the catalogue number KM038? See, we just wanted to offer those guys a decent pool of tracks to choose from.

Simple Symmetry are going for Adam Ports I Never Wear Black on Side A, transforming the original into a dramatic ride through gong echoing frenzy and riff-heavy e-guitar emphasis. The originals guitar lead on the other hand gets some synthetic treatment, just to be backed up by spaced out synth melodies and an organic bassline.

The second chapter sees &MEs and Finks gruelling comedown score One On One turn into a meditation over groove, courtesy of Bedouin. The guys are going for a sparse, sophisticated arrangement, opening space for Finks shattered croon, yet raising the temperature after the break into a threatening, string-laden climax.

The closing assignment is handled by Redshape. Hes repositioning Rampas Newborn Soul through his very own dark recourse on Electro-Techno. The producer enigma even more so adds some EBM flavour to his signature sound, incorporating a catchy synth bass and heavy, stomping beat. Floor quaking material indeed.

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