We welcome South African producer KP Deep Mesh (aka Khumbulani Nhlapo) to the 3Bridge Records family with his newest EP called ‘Hemp’. It features remixes by another newcomer to 3Bridge, Second City Firsts (aka Steve ‘Griffo’ Griffiths) as well as Eric Shans, one of the label bosses.
KP’s original mix features the best elements of classic deep house along with modern style analog riffs giving the piece a great groove. Crispy stabs resonate over shuffling, grainy hats with precision and subtle melodic touches grace the piece. The ‘Second City Firsts Heaven Scent Mix’ highlights these elements but switches the drums around a bit softening the clap and hats, and adding quite a cheeky sample. Both compliment each other well and come just in time for summer terrace parties.
‘Taken Away’ is moodier in its delivery but no less captivating; it’s a great warm up track that’s soulful and enriching. KP’s trademark buzzing stab sounds permeate throughout with saxophone riffs and bongos as well. Minor keys soundtrack a dark cityscape, lit up by fog and twinkling lights. And finally the ‘Eric Shans Fly High Remix’ injects a bit more techiness into the proceedings along with his trademark punchy drums and bright pads giving it some skyward facing moments. It ups the energy just a tad from the original.
We’re excited for KPs Deep Mesh’s first release on the label.
