North Londoner Hugo Mari isn’t your run-of-the-mill house producer. If you’ve been following his output since his days under the alias Books, you’ll know him to be an accomplished and versatile producer with an appreciation for music in a variety of genres. Following releases on both Heist and Freerange Recordings, “Minds Eye” see’s Hugo returning from the mountain top with two beautifully created and emotive jams, once again taking the helm of his own High Praise imprint, on a departure from their usual edit format.

The EP as a whole is excellent, and “Mind’s Eye” sees Hugo once again join forces with three-time collaborator Zodiac, delivering a soul-drenched, mysterious and hazy jam in his unmistakable falsetto vocal styling.

On the flip, “Kokiri Forest” is a masterclass in chilled-out deep house ripe for a variety of environments. Hugo has a knack for fusing organic elements with driving rhythms and emotive melodies, crafting versatile material that works beautifully either at home or on the dance floor. Personally, I think this would rip in the club, and I’ll be saving it for those late-night moments when eyes are shut and bodies are moving through the haze of an after-hours dancefloor.

Keep an eye out for the drop on December 6th and pre-order it here. In the meantime, add Hugo Mari to your list of producers to pay attention to.

Ryan

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Running since 2012, XVI Records has known no boundaries in genre or style. From the jazz riddled beats of Henry Wu, afro influenced house from Delonte Rivers, to poppier tones from Frankie Knight and even grime from Captain Over, XVI Records boasts a roster as eclectic as they come. The only common ground between all their releases is a certain grooviness & warmth, put best by XVI who define themselves as “a label on a journey to the sun”. XVI’s latest offering comes from their High Praise Edits series, as the edit focused offshoot inaugurated by Books last year continues with label newcomer Partner Music.

Our pick off the EP is “Patu”, the quirky yet groovy A side. Punchy drums, funky bass lines and sweet melodies come together to create an infectious groove, topped off by an enchanting acapella from an old Bollywood record. Funky, quirky and full of warm nostalgia, Patu is everything an edit strives for. Things never get boring as various solos come and go, and after every breakdown you find yourself begging to hear those vocals one last time. Simply put, great samples make for great edits and Partner Music’s done just that. This nifty tune is set to fill any dance floor with plenty of energy and genuine good feels. XVI Records’ journey to the sun continues with Partner Music, make sure to give this one a spin before the sun starts hiding again! Pre-order available directly from the label’s Bandcamp.

Alex

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North London based producer, Books (soundcloud) aka Hugo Mari, makes his return to XVI Records after the stunning Feel It In My Bones EP, with his latest project, the High Praise Edits, Vol. 1. Short but sweet, the project contains two storming edits that show a different side of his usually deep, introspective productions, and we’re certainly not complaining because both are weapons crafted for devastating dance floor assaults.

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‘In The Groove‘ comes out of the gate strong, immediately transporting the listener into the middle of a peak-time loft party chug session. Deep, iron-fisted drums pound, a busy guitar riff sets the rhythm, and soulful vocals ride above punchy synth brass creating an expertly mixed cocktail of sound. Books regularly impresses with his choice of instruments, seemingly always combining them with effects that mesh perfectly while never overdoing it. ‘In The Groove‘ is just another notch on a talented musician’s belt, and even though we’re already following along, Books most certainly has our utmost attention. As for XVI Records, they’ve consistently released excellent material, and we’re excited to see where label heads Joshua Byrne & Martin Love steer the ship next. We recommend that you keep an eye on the whole lot because it’s impossible to be disappointed by good music.

Pre-order your copy via the XVI Records Bandcamp or Juno.

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Ryan

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