the prophecy [FREEDL]

This mix was created during a period of my life marked by many changes and transformations. My art and passion evolved along with them. When I moved to a new city for a few months, I found fresh momentum and a more diverse inspiration.

Through this hour-long musical story, I wanted to pay tribute to artists with deeply personal sounds and to tracks that left a strong impression on me.

I am thinking in particular of XXX by LOUISE, taken from her EP Sensitivity to Suicide, which is short, intense, and fully realized. Another highlight is the wonderful Endless Reverie by the Paris-based producer MZA. For the first time in her new EP, she explores compositions that are less club-oriented and more experimental, shifting in both BPM and atmosphere compared to her usual productions.

I am especially proud of having crafted a transition between the tracks by LOUISE, Margari’s Kid, and San Wakeup. It is a powerful blend of striking melodies, controversial breakcore, and the ethereal voice of Madame Rêve.

I also included a personal nod to my parents by featuring two remixed tracks, one by Sting and the other by Sade.

In the end, the set closes on a more ambient note, which feels true to what resonates most deeply with me. The last track is 月亮 (moon) by Taiwanese-American producer JIALING. Her inspiring story immediately spoke to me, and her experimental EP 家 (jiā), conceived as an autobiographical tribute to her family, moved me profoundly.

here is the complete tracklist:

Attends La Maman Pendant Un Long Moment - Zuteflip
Runaway - Beau
4D - Neith
Shiver DnB - trickpony
Dreamworld - Satl
Songbirds - Tokyo Prose
who am i (i am) - Toy Purple
Heart Crossed - Workforce
Englishman in New York - Sting (Michael Szynol edit)
Just come back - Smote
Mirrors - Kangurul
Anytime - Tim Reaper & Devnull
Heartbreak in paradise - Theory
Endless Reverie - MZA
Touchdown - Tim Reaper & Comfort Zone
XXX - LØUISE
Bastetwomb - Musemesis (Margari's Kid remix)
Light as a feather - Sanwakeup ft. Madame Rêve
Sade - Like A Tattoo (Skeps edit)
Break Prophet (meditation mix) - 3TC
fastrack (C.U.M.) - lazy deejay
Cetra - Basis Change
月亮 (moon) - JIALING

[PSR005] Liquid, shivers and sunflowers

sequence #249

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Bandcamp: https://knowledgeimprint.bandcamp.com/album/obsidian-ruins-ep
Beatport: https://www.beatport.com/release/obsidian-ruins-ep/5421496
Traxsource: https://www.traxsource.com/title/2627069/obsidian-ruins-ep

This sixteenth release in the core Knowledge Imprint catalogue marks an important milestone (a good 7+ years after its inception) as it welcomes the first solo EP by a South African producer other than the label owner himself. Justyn Nell - @justynnell - has already been making waves in his own right with releases on prominent labels and performances at well-respected venues across the globe. So, it is with great delight that he joins the label roster for a strong 4-tracker like only he can do.

The A-side is occupied by ‘Erebus’ and ‘Obsidian’, both of which have the distinct character of Justyn’s more tool-oriented techno production style. With sharp synths, hypnotic loops, precision percussions and classic call-response tension, these are tracks that are made for peak dance floor moments - no frills, no fuss. On the other hand, the B-side’s ‘Perceived Depth’ and ‘Solstice’ show a different side to Justyn’s usual stylistic tropes. Make no mistake, you’ll still get a full dose of techno, but this time with more hypnotic and emotive qualities that reveal a welcomed development in the artist’s sonic palette.

A1. Erebus (Original Mix)
A2. Obsidian (Original Mix)
B1. Perceived Depth (Original Mix)
B2. Solstice (Original Mix)

All tracks written & produced by J. Nell
All tracks mixed by J. Nell
Mastering: Mixroom (ZA)

Format: Vinyl & Digital

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