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Composed/Produced/Mixed by KŌMA
Master by OTON
Artwork by Camille Giunti
Distribution by Underscoop & Inch by Inch

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"Apparatus“ is Rizla Ops’ debut EP on Voitax, a deeply personal creation born swiftly amidst the heartbreak of losing a close friend, Ollie Mazgaj. Crafted during a period of introspection, the EP became an anchor, the only thing that felt right in a world detached from the club and daily routine. 

Sonically diverse, "Apparatus“ explores techno, drill, amapiano, grime, and garage, maintaining a common thread of dissonance, functionality, and groove. The title track, „Apparatus, stands out as an outlier in Rizla Ops’ discography, featuring big melodic moments that capture the raw emotions of the artist at that particular time. Despite his usual preference for conveying ideas through rhythm and sound design, this EP marks a turning point, hinting at future experiments with melody and harmony. 

"Apparatus“ is more than a collection of tracks; it’s a sonic journey through genres, emotions, and personal growth—a testament to Rizla Ops’ dedication to pushing boundaries and creating immersive, thought-provoking electronic music.

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Apparatus

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Premiere: Rizla Ops - Slant | Voitax

Naco - Snakey

SOFT CLIP - SOFT BLIP

"determined.
clubfocused.

this is about strength,
stating value.

translating empowerment.

This is about sisterhood,
a call for union."
—Leese & Chewlie

We are standing for representation!
crédits
paru le 9 janvier 2025

Curated by Leese & Chewlie
Artwork by Julia Häller
Mastered by PRECISE
Set free into the wild by YUKU

03. Domizako - AY [YUKU]

"Claustrophobic, disorienting, uncomfortable - ‘Only Time Will Tell’ consists of 3 of my latest attempts to push functional club tools as far into the realms of dissonance and abstraction as possible whilst retaining their inherent purpose as body-moving dancefloor tracks.

I’m drawn to sounds that are insistent, deliberate, futuristic and unorthodox. YUKU have always shared a similar vision, so it was little surprise when the label picked the very first 3 tracks I sent over in a large vault of demos - the exact 3 that I quietly hoped that they would take, in the exact order I felt would be most effective.

‘Inertia Of The Real’ has been the closing track for many of my sets over the past few months - unhinged electrical zaps appear out of nowhere and rain down over a sparse grime rhythm to catch the crowd off-guard and cause as much chaos as possible.

‘Plated Brass Recursion Mechanism’ continues the theme of frantic digital laser assault, but this time with a locked breakbeat groove and unyielding low-end snarl - more conventional beat patterns for electro and techno lovers, but weird and unpredcitable nonetheless.

Lastly, ‘Fool’s Errand’ dials back the intensity just a touch, with eerie pads and disembodied vocal chops cutting through machine-gun hihats and start-stop call and response in the low end.

My attitude to production has always been a rejection of the nostalgic rehashing of sounds from the 90s and 00s that has come to dominate the dance music landscape in the current decade. If there isn’t at least one sound in a track that’s surprising or new to my ears, I’m not interested. As a statement of intent, I hope that ‘Only Time Will Tell’ will bring something exciting to the listener in that respect. Endless love to YUKU and everyone who gives the release a spin - getting the chance to share my music on such a perfect label is really such an honour."

- Hedchef 

Written & produced by Hedchef
Mastered by Sam at Precise
Artwork by Lex Cyril
Set free into the wild by YUKU

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Hedchef - Plated Brass Recursion Mechanism [YUKU]

Billenkoek Vol. 1 is our saucy opening chapter, steaming with 14 club-ready tracks that indisputably solidify our distinctive lush, vibrant, and playful sound.

“Billenkoek” is a Dutch term that can be loosely translated as “bumcake,” but a more accurate translation would be “spanking.” In this case, it refers not so much to the punishment, but rather to a playful interpretation of it — the album functioning as a sonic spanking.

About the track:
The winter of ‘24/’25 was a pivotal period in my life. I was processing the end of a long-term relationship, had just moved back to Amsterdam from Berlin, and—on top of that—had started a company with some of my best friends. Juggling all of those life changes left me with little time and or headspace to make music. Producing had always been an escape, but for a while, it was hard to fully sink into it.

I definitely didn’t stop listening to music, though! Around that time, I stumbled across the now-infamous Doechii NPR Tiny Desk concert. Like so many others (she’s a Grammy winner now), I was immediately struck by her energy—chaotic, playful, raw—and felt compelled to rework that feeling into something of my own. I love sampling and reworking female vocals: the higher frequencies help cut through a mix, and I feel that women in hip hop can bring a particular energy that men can’t. On top of that, the label she was signed to had been a bit of a teenage obsession of mine—my French final exam presentation was basically a 20-minute TDE fanboy rant.

I finally carved out some time during the quiet stretch between Christmas and New Year’s, while staying at my parents’ place in rural Zeeland. I hadn’t brought any gear from Amsterdam—not even headphones—so I had to make do with just laptop speakers and software synths. I opened a fresh Ableton project for the first time in months and dropped in vocals from Doechii’s NISSAN ALTIMA. That night, I ended up writing most of the track in one sitting—arrangement, transitions, and the core musical ideas. I liked that first version, the ideas were strong, but the mix was rough and some parts still underdeveloped. There was only so much I could do  on my laptop speakers

About half a year later, I saw George Paolo posting about a V/A compilation he was putting together. The tracklist was already locked and mastering had begun, but when I asked nicely, George told me to send over some demos anyway. Looking through some of my old projects, I landed on the Doechii edit I’d made over a couple of days and left in a pretty rough state. It felt like a good fit. After he gave the green light, I spent a few days refining some of the ideas and cleaning up the mix, then submitted it just in time for mastering.

Musically, I’m quite happy with the track. I think it captures Doechii’s erratic, unpredictable energy—especially with the halftime breakdown and unusual groove. Listeners paying close attention might notice the track goes beyond just sampling her vocals; it also weaves in other musical elements from the original, like the keys that appear in the bridge section and the moment around 1:40 when everything cuts away to just her voice.

Overall I’m really glad the track found a fitting home, and I’m happy to release my first track on a Dutch label!


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Blame's on Me (DADs Remix)

HERE WE GO AHEAD TOWARDS INFINITY FOLKS 

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Hedchef - Plated Brass Recursion Mechanism [YUKU]

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