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Storied producer Serge Santiago drops his eight-track album 11:11 in November on Jack Said What, highlighting the label’s multi-genre music policy and Santiago’s exquisite skills in the studio. On the release, the UK-based artist delivers a blend of bouncy house, Italo and subtle disco flavours.

Santiago describes why the album resonates with him on a personal level. ‘Freedom to express yourself through music is why we all started writing in the first place,’ he says. ‘This is what Irvine Welsh and Steve Mac gave me on their label Jack Said What, so this is what I’ve done with the album ‘ ’11:11′, on the right track!’

Opening tune Rain kicks off the album with a weather-influenced sonic palette. Thunder and rain rumble between a soul-shaped vocal while an acid-tinged melody snakes through the atmosphere. A perfect set-opener.

Santiago dips into Italo house territory on Ear Racer, harking back to the genre he relished in the naughties. A chopped-up vocal and angelic chords build tension, while staccato whistle noises add an air of mischief.

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