San Proper

Review: 2016 has been an important year for the Beesmunt Soundsystem duo, led by David Va Der Leeuw and Luigi Antonio Jansen and, this new EP for London's Church imprint alongside San Proper is both firmly on-point and exactly the sort of smooth, laid-back house we're vibing on. "Simcha Riddim" gets three versions: There's the slow, balearic OG mix with its cool harmonics and warm glow of vocals, the more kinetic swing of the Percussion dub mix, and a fuller, more beat-heavy remix by Project Pablo. All in all, this makes for a fine slice of house and another stellar addition to the Church catalogue.

Review: Amsterdam prankster San Proper (Rush Hour/Perlon) returns with Love 2, a follow up to his Love LP released earlier this year, also on Dopeness Galore. There's some funky R&B reminiscent of the Purple one on "Lovesick" featuring some impressive pop vocals courtesy of Steven van L. on top. On the flip there's another offering entitled "Monkeys Play With Fire (San & Wouda dub)" which is some reduced disco dub goodness reminiscent of legends like ESG or Arthur Russell.