SHALL OCIN

TRIBUTE TO SUMMERTIME

Leftroom

LEFT034

SHALL OCIN

TRIBUTE TO SUMMERTIME

Leftroom

LEFT034

LEFT034
ARTIST
SHALL OCIN
TITLE
TRIBUTE TO SUMMERTIME
LABEL
Leftroom
CAT NO.
LEFT034
FORMAT
12"
RELEASE DATE
    2012/10/01
TERRITORY
WORLDWIDE
GENRE
FEATURING
Shall Ocin
MISC.
YELLOW VINYL WITH RED SPLASH

SALES NOTES

With its title track heralded as ‘ESSENTIAL NEW TUNE’ by Jamie Jones & Seth Troxler on BBC’s Radio 1, Shall Ocin’s ‘Tribute To Summertime’ EP on Leftroom is tipped to be a crucial asset in record crates this autumn.

This is Shall Ocin aka Nicolas Abalos’ second offering for the Leftroom label following the brilliant Left’d released ‘Moving On Powerdigger’ earlier this year. With a natural talent and an ear for musicality this is clearly the onset of a fruitful career for this young producer.

Ocin displays his dance floor sensibilities here, skilfully blending samples from George Gershwin’s 1935 classic ‘Summertime’ with electronic sounds to create a refreshing contemporary cut in ‘Tribute To Summertime’. Drawing on harmonised vocal lines and a cutting organic piano the track embraces the current resurgence of soul music in house, alongside raw shuffling drum programming and a bulbous sub bass-line, creating a sure fire dance floor killer.

Next up ‘Feel The Same’ applies a more driving nature with a hooky electronic bass, heavily processed vocal chops and ethereal atmospherics building a smooth, moody intensity that unceasingly entices you for its six and a half minutes.

‘I Know’ closes the release and again displays Ocin’s love for warm natural sounds, incorporating sporadic funk-laden slap bass notes, elegant warbling flute sounds and sensual guitar chords, a clear indication of his love for jazz and the diverse paths it envelops.

This is yet another outstanding release from the Leftroom imprint and a testament to Matt Tolfrey’s A&R skills in scoping out undeniable talent.

Shall Ocin’s ‘Tribute To Summertime’ EP is out on Leftroom (Digital).

Published: 6th September 2012