- It only takes a short scroll through Vin Sol's patchwork blog to realise he prefers house music as it used to be made. His label, Soo Wavey, has further illustrated the point, putting out a handful of releases that heavily reference Chicago's golden era. Its latest record goes one better, enlisting the vocal services of Tyree Cooper, one of the Windy City's most respected figures.
The title track is an uncomplicated slice of classic house. All the hallmarks are there: warm pads, bouncing bassline and invigorating lyrics, courtesy of Cooper. While it's a formula that's very well established, Sol's production values are tight enough to pull it off. His own "Zanzibar Mix" throws in some stabs and a rampant kick and clap combo to give the original a dose of peak-time propulsion, before "Real Fresh" darts off towards shadier climes. Jackhammer snares and a wily synth line make it the EP's standout. The same frantic percussion remains on "Out The Box," providing the framework for the track's fat, feisty bassline. It helps round off an effective release from Soo Wavey, albeit one whose personality is perhaps a little too trapped in a bygone era.
TracklistA1 It's House feat. Tyree Cooper
A2 It's House (Vin's Zanzibar Mix)
B1 Real Fresh feat. Matrixxman
B2 Out Of The Box