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(Infamous Light Recordings)
Upfront, soulful, funky and innovative house at its very best, no cheese; all class.
The opening track on the EP is titled “The Chant”; it features the effective use of the house drum beat and classical instrumentalism. The track has a soulful yet club friendly feel; achieved by a grand piano riff, uplifting strings and subtle groovy bassline. The heavily dubbed chanting vocal positions this track on the deep house tip.
Next up is the illegally funky “Makes Me Wonder”. A funky guitar and maracas introduce the track, and uplifting strings bring us into the body of the track. The bassline of the track is very club friendly and suits the track perfectly. The closing stages sees the track build with hypnotic woodwind instrumentals leading into limited use of hardly distinguishable vocals. Tending towards downtempo house, this is a production of high originality and utmost quality.
“Sabor De La Sol” showcases the funkier side of Hayes. A rolling bassline, lots of hi-hats, and the use of crowd vocals make this very club friendly. The masterful use of limited trumpet is the real key to this track. Upfront soulful house at its very best, no cheese; all class.
Winding up Groovjuice EP is; “Stand Up”. As suggested by the tracks name the tune is funkier and highly dancefloor friendly! Similar elements are used as appear in his previous works, more vocals here and a jazzy bassline make this track a success.
If you like it downtempo and soulful on a funky house tip, then don’t hesitate to check out Robert Hayes Groovjuice EP, you won’t be disappointed.
