Tesfa Williams celebrates his personal ancestry and the diversity of black electronic music with a name change on his Heist Recordings debut. 

First things first. T. Williams is now Tesfa Williams. And although the dot is gone after the T, by taking that away, the artist openend up a whole world of meaning, personal storytelling and recognition of his roots.  

“Originally when I started "T.Williams" it felt like my African first name Tesfa wouldn't be welcomed in the scene. Something I've experienced in general from school, college, work etc….. I grew up in a Rastafarian family with Carribean heritage and my parents decided to give me and my siblings African names to connect us to our African ancestry. I now feel like I’m ready to embrace this part of me as an artist and share it with the world.” 

Tesfa Williams is an artist with a long history in UK club music. Long before his critically acclaimed debut album in 2024 ‘Raves of future past’, he was knee-deep in the UK grime scene and throughout the years, he has built a strong reputation in UK funky, soulful house and Garage with remixes of Latch for Disclosure and Sam Smith (yes, that track), bumping originals on Strictly Rhythm, Local Action with Julio Bashmore, and much more. On his debut for Heist, we see the artist dig deep into his black roots and deliver an EP that celebrates his eclectic sound with 4 originals full of high notes.    

The ’Beyond today’ EP kicks off with ‘Moments Ahead’, a classic filter-house jam with lovely soulful chops and the perfect amount of grit. It’s the type of funky, peak-time house track that will ignite any dancefloor with its irresistible groove. ‘Get it together’ is a collab with likeminded Bristolian producer Wilfy D, and sees the artists layer some classic R&B vocals over an infectious warehouse groove. It’s the kind of track that’ll grab anyone’s attention on a first listen. The breakbeat loop in the background gives the percussion its dry immediacy and the sparse melodic hits and irresistible vocal chops turn this track into an absolute dancefloor monster.  

On the flip, the London producer merges his love for soulful house with contemporary electronics on ‘Brighter life’. There’s something deliciously breezy about this song, where the vocals, chord hits, sweeps, and hits deliver a groove that’s laidback and powerful at the same time. The electronic parts of this track are cleverly laid out to contrast the syrupy sweet vocal and underline the class of the artist’s ability to effortlessly blend genres.  

The EP closes with ‘Futures’, a bottom-heavy late-night burner much in the style of Dam Swindle’s 2023 Heist outing ‘Soul’s lament’ or the percussive goodness of Alma Negra tracks such as ‘Conversation’. There’s a nice blend of trippy electronics and driving Rhodes hits, which makes this a track perfect for those moments you simply want to go deep, heads-down, and feel the music.  

With ‘Beyond Today’, Tesfa Williams has written a piece of music that pays homage to so many of the genres that have influenced him as well as to his black roots. ‘Beyond Today’ is a contemporary club record that oozes positive energy just the way we like it and we can’t wait to play this one out to all of you.  

Enjoy the music and get ready to dance! 

 
Lars & Maarten 

Beyond today EP

Tesfa Williams - Brighter life

Heartbeat FM EP
Label - Wolf Music
Released - 31st January 2025
Format - Vinyl
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Frits & WOLF team up once again for the fourth edition in the series with another four floor filling heaters. The Heartbeat FM EP opens with Rhythm and Blaze a track made exclusively for the WOLF 15th Birthday earlier this year in London. The EP continues with three tracks that have been road tested by a select numbers of DJ’s in the last few months, turning dancefloors into a frenzy! As always, Frits brings a level of class and style like no other and with the previous FRITS X WOLF 12 Inch selling out in record time, we’re serious when we say BUY OR CRY!

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Two familiar names from Soul Quest, Max Sinàl and KingCrowney team up with fellow East Londoner and rising star Liv East for Soul Quests’ 10th release.

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Keeping with the deep house vibe, Always Lovin' has a bit of a 90s house feel utilizing the classic Korg M1 organ for the bassline alongside the minor 7 juno synth line. Lucked out finding that cheeky vocal sample which I had fun chopping up a bit. Enjoy!

Always Lovin'

Label: Clone Royal Oak
Artist: Felipe Gordon
Format: Vinyl + Digital
Cat. Number: Clone Royal Oak
EP Title: Profundo
Release Date: 4yh April 2025
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The prodigious producer Felipe Gordon returns for the fourth time on Clone Royal Oak. This time with an expansive six-track release that showcases his signature blend of rich, groove-laden tracks. The Titular instrumental Profundo sets the tone for a fusion of jazz, soul, and vocal club-ready tunes. More than just a collection of tracks, Profundo is an exploration of Gordon's inner world through warmth, emotion, and refined musicianship. Showing once again why Felipe is at the forefront of house music right now.

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Part Of: Only You
Catalog: HT023
Release Date: 25.04.25
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This one is a special one! Were thrilled to welcome not just one, but two legends whom we admire deeply and are fortunate enough to call family. Its with great joy that we present Piems Only You single, with Richard Earnshaw on remix duties. Piems original track delivers that signature garage jackin vibe we love, paired with a sublime vocal and an irresistible groove. Its got that raw attitude we cant get enough of! Richards remix brings a fresh brightness to the mix, infusing it with a classic touch through his beautifully crafted keys (as always). This release is pure magic - a perfect collaboration of two masterful

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Plata O Plomo - Money or Bullets... a choice given by Pablo Escobar to all those that might interfere with his ambitions. The thought comes to mind though...if a dude is bad enough to give a man that choice? He'd better be in possession of plenty of both - Money + Bullets - So we present; Plata y Plomo, sonic weapons to help protect your travels along this crazy thing called life. Plenty of both my friends, plenty of both. All Songs Written, Produced + Mixed by Kev Dot Kruz

Plata y Plomo

Plata (Original Mix)

Groove in Mind

Earthpulse

New remix I've just done for the Sub-Urban music guys. Out now and currently exclusive to Traxsource.

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Set Me Free EP

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Round Shaped Triangles - Set Me Free (Scott Diaz Jazz Shaped Dub)

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