Top tracks from the monthly newsletter, The LowDown.

The LowDown Top Tracks - February 2024

Bandcamp Link: https://ecco-marc.bandcamp.com/track/before-original-mix
Beatport Link: https://www.beatport.com/track/freaky/18557181

Ecco - Before (Original Mix)

Sinewaves

You And I

Lost Inside

Wish Star

Kawasaki Racing Club

Chip Shop Heroes

Let's Make Love

01 Michel De Hey - Let's Make Love (Extended Mix) [Snatch! Records]

Contemplation 
Systems 
Hijack
Source
Function
Contrast
Your house 
Endings 

Out Now: https://constantblack.bandcamp.com/album/daniel-akbar-contemplation-lp

CB031 - Daniel Akbar - Contemplate LP

Fine Fine Baby (feat. Kah-Lo)

Fine Fine Baby (feat. Kah-Lo) [JJ's Paradise Mix]

Delivering the first Más Tiempo release of 2024, ‘Unstable’ EP sees Ossie return to the label following his previous collaboration with Skepta on 'Smoke In Your Eyes'. The five-track EP welcomes four solo cuts plus a new collaboration with J Kolo.

Un Poquito Más

Ossie - Un Poquito Más (Feat. J Kolo)

Download/Stream >> fanlink.to/nansjackin

Dudley’s finest Malps delivers a spanking new single for Ben Rau’s META imprint, with the choice two tracker, ‘Nan’s Jackin’.

The Midlands-based DJ/producer lays down a brace of tight and contemporary club bangers, dialling into his influences from the sounds of 90s house and garage. 

Malps looks to build on an impressive year just gone which saw releases for the labels Colour Codes and Aromatik Music.

Nan's Jackin

Download/Stream

Malps - Nan's Jackin (META036) [clip]

Out now: https://orcd.co/chrisstussydesire
Release date: 09.02.2024
Format: Digital

Chris Stussy showcases his diverse sound with the long-awaited release of new single, ‘Desire.’

Adding to his thriving Up The Stuss imprint, the launch of his Across Boundaries project and his standout debut on FUSE with ‘Midtown Playground’ in 2023, the highly anticipated release of ‘Desire’ lands as his first material of the year on 9th February 2024.

From the rich piano chords and ever-silky drum grooves through to the vibrant synth leads and alluring vocals at the heart of the production, the expertly crafted ‘Desire’ is another exploration of the ever-expanding Stussy sound as he continues to showcase precisely why he’s an artist in unprecedented global demand.

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Desire

OUT NOW

https://ffm.to/piv064

For the first release of the year, new talent Marsolo joins the PIV family with an amazing 5 track EP that shows every side of the house music sound that is PIV. With amazing support on all of these tracks, this package is a must have for all DJ’s around the globe. In-house artist Kellie Allen joins the EP with an amazing remix, showcasing her deep grooving sound.

OUT NOW!

Marsolo - Show Me (Radio Edit)

Can You Feel It

MY FAVOURITE GIRL

culture club

Spada - Lofthaus (Stress Records)

Following the success of his last RS release, 'Ripples,' the enigmatic Wallace returns to Rhythm Section after a series of stellar releases with a highly anticipated follow-up - ‘Papertrip’

This is another Wallace record that is destined to be a global club and festival favourite. His last releases received extraordinary support from such a wide range of DJ’s including Gilles Peterson, Palms Trax, Blond:ish, Moxie, Hunee and DJ Tennis and this new EP is set to expand this roster of supporters.

Wallace's impact on the scene has been nothing short of extraordinary, since Ripples he has gone on to play in the iconic Panorama bar, tour Japan and release a double LP on Mule musiq. Wallace continues to cultivate a dedicated following among discerning listeners and industry tastemakers alike. Now, with the forthcoming release, Wallace is poised to ascend to new heights, continuing the undeniable and contagious Wallace-maina.
credits
releases April 5, 2024

Written & Produced by Jimmy Wallace
Mastered and Vinyl Cut by Frank @ The Carvery
Layout & Tartan Design by Mali Baden-Powell

Buy Vinyl/Stream Now

RS065 - Wallace - Papertrip [EP Preview]

Murphy's Law (UK) - Karma (Original Mix)

NewTone - Willy's Breakbeat (Original Mix)

Demos: low.end.directive@gmail.com

The future lies within the undiscovered. Low End Directive aims to drive the genre of dance music forward; to promote harmony and empower emerging artists from diverse environments and backgrounds. As an independent record label, our mission is to champion a culture deeply rooted in quality, originality and inclusivity. This is a place for Producers, DJs, and Audiences to express themselves and unite through the unique and undiscovered.