- House music legend Eddie Amador makes a welcome return to Yoshitoshi for the release of ‘6am’. The label has recruited established and new producers for this large release including Tommyboy and the duos Belocca and Soneec alongside Spider and Legaz.
The Original is a classy affair as we see Eddie showcase his unique house production with a touch of electro to bring it into today’s sound. A squelching bassline stamps itself firmly through the track but the main element here is the vocal and it's persistent with its message. The bassline’s initial sound turns from bass to melody, and once that’s accomplished, its gets a little dirty down the line to emphasise the climax. If you don’t like the widespread use of vocals, then this track isn’t for you but it’s definitely something that Eddie likes to do. The Dub version is a nice alternative as you can appreciate the production for what it is.
Displaying his true style, Tommyboy's Darkside Dub takes things on a deep and powerful trip as dark drums and appregiated synths create loads of momentum while rasping high hats and subtle bass fill the in-betweens. A distinct gritty sample is introduced close to the breakdown and plays along nicely with the echoing and effected vocal. Coming back into the beat, Tommboy introduces a few looping melodic elements, causing reaction with the pulsating rhythms.
Tommyboy’s Intrudub follows the same sound as the above mix initially, including the gritty sounds and rolling synths. The differences become apparent when the first breakdown is reached as Tommyboy introduces some smooth, sustained synths with twisted parts of the original melodic sound.
Bringing in some life is Belocca & Soneec with their Dublife Remix which displays a nice groove while introducing the vocal early to showcase the lyrics instead of just looping the samples. The additions of an infectious, bouncy bassline and smooth, light melodies work well with the vocal as it leads into the breakdown featuring more harmonic goodies and vocal effects.
Spider & Legaz’s Electro Mix and Dub takes things to the max with solid beats, futuristic samples and gritty percussion though both are quickly squashed by a big electro groove. A tinny synth melody comes in after the devastation and flows into the breakdown featuring simple break beats and atmospheric elements.
Being serious coupled with having fun is the best way to sum up this release from Yoshitoshi. Though Eddie’s original isn’t up my alley, I rather enjoyed the remixes with Spider and Legaz’s production topping the list for me.