When Canadian trailblazer & all-round electronic music standard-bearer, Sydney Blu, teams up with Dantiez, member of legendary Inner City and son of the Techno pioneer, Kevin Saunderson, the resulting ‘FREAK’ EP is an instant knockout: not one, but two thundering club tracks.

Ever-evolving Sydney Blu is no stranger to chart success. Her prolific musical output frequently rides atop the Beatport charts, recently culminating in a prestigious JUNO nomination for Electronic Album of the Year. Meanwhile, Dantiez, emerging from the legendary echelons of Detroit’s electronic music scene, inherits a mighty legacy with the Saunderson name but, he sure delivers, with records out on Toolroom, Defected and Black Book Records, to name a few.

As a pairing of tracks, the ‘FREAK’ EP is a stunning work of art, showcasing both Sydney Blu’s and Dantiez’s distinctive blending of dancefloor-rich House rhythms with that soulful energy of Detroit Techno, building on heritage with future-focused style.

Completing the dynamic team on the title track is Demetrius with their sultry vocals, flying the flag for all the “freaks” of the world. Needless to say, ‘FREAK’ is infinitely sexy: beyond the striking lyrics, everything in the production proclaims empowering confidence. Full-bodied bass, masterful control of its rhythms and a piano hook that recalls both producers early Detroit Techno/ Classic House influences.

On the B-side, Sydney & Dantiez treat us to a fine slice of House excellence with the aptly named, ‘House Thing,’ and it’s joyful lyrics: “Sing that love. Find that love. Hold that love. Keep that love. It’s a House Thing.”

You can now listen to the full premiere of ‘House Thing’ exclusively on When We Dip. Enjoy!

Release Date: August 9th, 2024. Buy Here

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