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The second release from Wax Ninja, a Moscow-based record shop turned label, is the long sought after gem cut by Artem Xio, a preeminent member of the local underground scene. Can’t Stop Now is an EP for any DJ, perfect for a record bag in which music of all genres has its place.

Each side reflects Xio’s stages of formation, not only as a collector, DJ and artist, but primarily as a an educated listener with a sensitive ear. The title track Can’t Stop Now was originally written in 2010, only to be revived 10 years later and become a house anthem driven by emotionally charged vocals. The dramatic opus that is Crucial Moment pleases with its Detroit-style anguish, while the U Took My Love, an ode to the electric organ, gives out an authentic Jersey house vibe. True School was born out of an unreleased remix for the local rap group, whilst the EP’s final track, Now U Know, takes you back to the beginning of noughties thanks to Cream Soda’s DnB rework. This EP is a true delight both for nostalgic old skool heads and those looking for the sounds by which we will remember today’s dance floors.

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• Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/xio

Credited - Wax Ninja