ROMEO LOUISA Vinyl & CDs

Review: The Plastik People label kicks off its new year with a trio of top garage jams from Romeo Louisa. 'Challenges' is a perfect feel-good sound with silky smooth chords and nice dusty drums and hi-hats all topped off with a classic vocal packed with emotion. The irresistibly catchy vibes continue with 'Lost Bottle' which is another timeless US house sound of the sort the Dope Jams crew became so well associated with. Last but not least is 'Keep Me Deep', another perfect blend of US garage and house with horns, deep kicks and lush chords.

Review: There is a sublime mix of inspirations and influences that carefully colour this classy new deep house outing on the Pont Neuf label. Elements of jazz, house, garage and soul all feature and first up are the swirling pads and lush early 90s chords of 'For Your Love' complete with a balmy vocal and new age flute. 'Move Me' has a little more drive but is still doused in lovely chord work and a passionate vocal cry. 'Magnetism' keeps the retro feel alive with dancing fingers over analogue keys, dreamy wind sounds and steamy vocal inflections. 'Can You Feel Me?' shuts down with nice louche drums and jazzy keys. Warming stuff for sure.