There is a bumping tenacity to Copasetic music that is ever prevalent on ‘Situations'. Opening with a flurry of tumbling snares and warbling bass the title track makes for a crisp intro featuring a soulful vocal sample late on that ties the beat together slickly. Up next is ‘Helpless’ where the jaunty pace continues in rumbling efficiency, a resolute groove at its core the beat gradually becomes interspersed by splashing synths and squelching reverb. ‘Dutty Grooves’ calypso-like drumbeat takes proceedings down a slightly different path, whilst staying true to the EP’s tech-house principles Copasetic employs a fizzing mix of acid-led effects to add further nuance.
As the oscillating groove of ’92 Soul’ grinds with a colourful gusto, the track remains in subby harmony with a prominent vocal sample. Finally, ‘Zone’ closes Copasetic’s tech-house work-out with a slightly stripped back endeavour brimming with shaking claps, rattling snares and torte drum patterns. With varying shades of acid, electro, and funk running deep throughout the EP, the 5-tracks Copasetic has curated for his debut Nature release are primed for sun-kissed moments on melting dancefloors as the UK summer festival approaches.
In his career, Copasetic has already received support from the likes of Jamie Jones, Marco Carola, The Martinez Brothers, Paco Osuna, Steve Lawler and Stacey Pullen with ‘Situations’ only set to draw more praise and plaudits from house music’s heaviest hitters.
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