- This is the first release on Cin Cin, a label and 12-inch series from Mike Greene, AKA Fort Romeau, and Ali Tillett of party/booking agency Warm. True to the label's cordial name, each installment of the series will be "bringing together friends old and new in a spirit of collaboration and togetherness." The sounds on Cin Cin 001 are just as friendly, which is unsurprising given the involvement of confirmed disco smoothie Greene, but they don't succumb to over-politeness.
Greene begins his side with "Untitled." The London producer's track has plenty of his usual bubble-bath texture, but is given an edge from a low-hanging bassline and whippy drums. Its counterpart, "Diana," has a glimmering, almost jazzy feel, with strings and percussion confidently pushing it forward. Panorama Bar resident Nick Höppner's contributions both take cues from UK garage. The pick of the pair, "Stay"'s vocal flecks and clicky drums pop addictively against fireside-warm bass notes. A similarly urgent and comforting quality inhabits "Splicing Hues," helping make for a package that uses its diversity well.
TracklistA1 Fort Romeau - Untitled
A2 Fort Romeau - Diana
B1 Nick Höppner - Splicing Hues
B2 Nick Höppner - Stay