UPFRONTBEATS

One of our favourite house music labels is back, bringing you the sounds of United States based producer “Demarkus Lewis”. We hear Demarkus join the roster of Kerri Chandler’s long running Madhouse imprint with the ‘Running On Kaoz Street’ EP which drops late July.

Kicking off the EP is ‘Okay’ which sees Demarkus offer up his typically soul-laden style with deviating Rhodes sequences, a New Jersey rhythmic swing and chopped vocal licks uttering the track’s title. Following is ‘Playing It For You’ which stays on a similar path with flourishing chord sequences and sporadic vocal cuts, while the shuffling beats and rugged bass groove fuel the track’s infectious groove. Lewis rounds off the package with ‘Body High’, rounding off this classic U.S house release with bright stab lines, jazzy fills, a direct 4/4 rhythmic approach and an amalgamation of high-spirited vocal lines.

So refreshing to hear these sort of vibes doing the business once again. Madhouse records forever growing with talent and beautifully crafted house sounds.

• FB: facebook.com/demarkus.lewis
• Twitter: twitter.com/demarkuslewis
• Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/demarkuslewis
• Beatport: beatport.com/artist/demarkus-lewis