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2024, 12″ compilation EP, Brooklyn Sway.
Brooklyn Sway’s sixth release proves the label’s still firing on all cylinders, bringing together a mix of local and international talent with the same vibrant energy that’s defined Bucktown’s underground sound. The record kicks off with a wise nod from house legend David Morales, setting the tone for a compilation that pulses with afterhours energy. St. Xose flips his own BKS-01 entry into a smooth, strutting electro number. Nathan Nothing’s ghostly vocals drift through the spaces left by broken beats and a steady bassline, keeping things hypnotic and punchy all at once. Noha’s ‘Madison Street 932’ continues the local theme, with a funky, sample-heavy house track that’s got Bucktown written all over it. The PanickPanick! head turns out a perfect late-night groove, blending chunky beats with chopped-up vocal stabs, the kind of track that feels equally at home on the streets or in a darker club space. DeWinter & Emma return with ‘Unity’, a slow-burner that layers spoken word Spanish vocals over snappy snares and a cavernous bassline. It takes its time, but when the English vocals and kick drum land in the second half, it locks into place with a satisfying thump. Connie & Karina, or C&K, close things out with a dub-heavy house cut that’s all about subtlety. Hand drums, reverb, and a warm trombone line sway together, creating an easy-going groove that feels refined yet playful. Brooklyn Sway’s latest outing shows the label has no intention of slowing down, with tracks that celebrate the city’s spirit while pushing boundaries.
