Oppo III [XYZ063]
Release Date - 02.17.23
Stream - https://xyzlabel.lnk.to/OppoThree

Producers are the backbone of any label; developing supportive and genuine relationships with our artists is the core principle of XYZ's development. Our Oppo series is an ode to the figures that we feel are at the foundation of the label's journey thus far.

Mitch Oliver has cemented himself as a pillar of XYZ's artistic direction over the last few years. He's caressed two of the imprint's most emblematic tracks to date. Same Light seized attention with a remix from the one-and-only Hernan Cattaneo, before the sensational Alleghanys skyrocketed to global applause. His Exil EP continued his bespoke impact on the label, and now we pass him the wheel on our seminal series - Oppo.

Oppo gives full creative control to the producer, who essentially functions as the label head on the project. Curating sounds from artists around the world who've influenced his journey thus far, as well as a pristine production of his own, Mitch Oliver presents a project that fully represents his tastes as an artist.

On the A-side, Mitch connects with Carl Sylvestre with an instant classic. 'When You Run' cuts deep into the groove, providing soaring emotive energy with sensational vocal work.

Label favorites Death on the Balcony return to XYZ on the B-side. 'One Big Circle' captures all that we love about the British duo, harnessing timeless house tones with blissful spoken word.

Germany's Flowers On Monday continues the backbone of Oppo - deep melodic movement with crisp basslines carrying the groove from start to finish. 'Dream On' is a delightful offering from two of the scenes finest gents.

Mexico's Eduardo McGregor will be well known to the When We Dip family, as he's been an essential artist on our TOR imprint. He comes correct with playful percussion and swaying synthetic sounds on 'The Hunter'.

David Orin is back! The New Yorker never fails to provide the magic. 'Turquoise' welcomes an Eastern edge, as soothing and surreal vibes rise with an underlying quality that is omnipresent with Orin's work.

Closing out this prolific project is a collaboration between Bodaishin & Lupe Republic. 'Oceans' features NiN, with chopped vocal cuts balancing dreamy delights to ease us out of Oppo.

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Oppo III [XYZ063]

Stream & Buy

Bodaishin & Lupe Republic - Oceans

David Orin - Turquoise

Death on the Balcony - One Big Circle

Eduardo McGregor - The Hunter

Flowers On Monday - Dream On

Mitch Oliver & Carl Sylvestre - When You Run (Instrumental Mix)

Mitch Oliver & Carl Sylvestre - When You Run

"People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou

Collaborative Label Project curated by @When-We-Dip. Includes sub-labels TOR and SOL.

Stream releases in full via Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2uDd07z

Demos: demos@whenwedip.com

SOL - solxyz.lnk.to/connect
Ambient, Electronica & Leftfield

New tracks tagged #Carl Sylvestre