@DRJEEP unveils his brand new Assassino EP on KAIZEN.

Early support from Pearson Sound, Pariah, Jay Carder & Roni

As the first transatlantic signing for the label, Doctor Jeep brings a dynamic fusion of genres, paying homage to his Latin American roots whilst pushing the boundaries of Baile Funk, UK Bass, & Broken Techno.

Following his collaboration on Madam X’s Homecoming Ep, coming straight off the back of a European tour & release on TraTraTrax, it’s no surprise that André Lira’s cross-pollinating sounds marks a milestone for the KAIZEN 10 year birthday.

Tracklist:
1.) Assassino
2.) Pula Perereka
3.) Cyber Funk

Assassino sets the tone with high-energy intensity at 150 BPM. Merging Baile Funk, complex drum patterns & techno, the real "sound the alarm" deadly Dubstep switchup SKREAMS 2004 nostalgia. Paying homage to the Dubstep glory years of Benga, Mala & Coki, echoing the classic sounds of FWD & DMZ, it’s a fierce Dj weapon, armed to murdah dancefloors.

Pula Perereka is a playful fusion of Baile Funk & wobbly UK Bass that rides an infectious beat & quirky frog croak. Yes, you read correctly. A staple in Pearson Sound’s Dj sets with plays all across the festival circuit, the boundaries of straight-fire bangers & tongue-in-cheek techno are forever evolving.

Cyber Funk blends the worlds of Electro & Baile Funk. Channelling the robotic essence of Kraftwerk & Detroit techno underneath a repetitive "cha-cha-cha" vocal & sharp snare hit, it’s the perfect genre-bending approach to André’s influences in underground club music, highlighting his Brazilian roots & a decade of NYC rave culture.

Doctor Jeep’s connection with Madam X goes back to when he received one of the first KAIZEN hoodies. Their paths crossed again in 2019 with a joint performance at Elsewhere club. Bringing Doctor Jeep into the KAIZEN family feels like a natural progression, reinforcing the label's ethos of fostering close-knit, innovative artist relationships.

Doctor Jeep - Assassino EP (KZN014 - Out Feb 28)

Pre-order: https://doctorjeep.bandcamp.com/album/assassino

As the first transatlantic signing to Madam X's @kaizenltd imprint, @drjeep brings a dynamic fusion of genres, paying homage to his Latin American roots whilst pushing the boundaries of baile funk, UK bass, and broken techno.

Cyber Funk channels the robotic essence of Kraftwerk and Detroit techno underneath a repetitive vocal and sharp snare hit, the perfect genre-bending approach to Doctor Jeep's influences in underground club music, highlighting his Brazilian roots and a decade embedded in NYC rave culture.

More exclusive music

Premiere: Doctor Jeep 'Cyber Funk'

Athens wonder-kid Poor J’Darr unleashes ‘Power Strike’ —a high-pressure, percussion-heavy transmission that carries the torch of the label’s legacy into a new era of rhythmic warfare. 

Passed down from the baton of Walton and Silas & Snare, the signature style of percussion and pressure is alive & well in Andreas Nikoloulias’ KAIZEN debut.

https://kaizenltd.bandcamp.com/album/power-strike

Poor J'Darr
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/pleasegivemeyourskooma
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poorjdarr/

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PREMIERE: Poor J'Darr - Ballad (Kaizen)

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A Club Constructions homage, retold through the lens of an Athenian soundboy.

Athens wonder-kid Poor J’Darr unleashes ‘POWER STRIKE’ —a high-pressure, percussion-heavy transmission that carries the torch of the label’s legacy into a new era of rhythmic warfare.

Where Greco-Klub dynamism collides with BALLROOM aesthetics & the raw power of UK sound-system culture, ’Power Strike’ keeps the focus on kinetic energy and club functionality.

Power Strike - A no-nonsense, Ballroom workout where rolling percussion and sharp whistles slice through the club with relentless force. Guided by sub-heavy weight and Jersey Club acrobatics; the power of a punchy kick and mutated snare never felt so good.

No unnecessary flourishes - just pure, pressurised impact.

PREMIERE: Poor J'Darr - Power Strike

@PoorJDarr - Power Strike - KAIZEN
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KZN015

Skooma Dealer – GQOM meets Club Constructions with a mix that’s tight, dry, and direct. A hypnotic, breath-heavy chant forms the rhythmic core, punctuated by sharp bursts of energy and a mischievous flute. A modern-day Pied Piper; Poor J’Darr’s seductive sound-design and playful aesthetics, tease us into the unknown with perilous re-percussions.

Power Strike

Poor J'Darr - Skooma Dealer (Clip)

90 mins of unadulterated filth from Athens Golden Boy Poor J'Darr @pleasegivemeyourskooma at his Power Strike Ep Launch

Recorded LIVE at Plex Athens

June 5 2025

NEXT KAIZEN KLUB ATHENS - Sept 12

RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Mjd0ri36ZaW9NEyYBo0TpWppeSbBjP44Fk0bHlUYBOI/edit

Power Strike ep: https://pleasegivemeyourskooma.bandcamp.com/

RSVP to our next party

POOR J'DARR - Recorded live at KAIZEN KLUB - Plex Athens - Power Strike EP Launch - June 5th

Big up the mighty 81 and KAIZEN family

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