R2 Vinyl & CDs

Review: London-raised, Lisbon-based songwriter, producer, and DJ William Florelle has been making waves at R2 Records with his soulful electronic groove for a while now. His work has always seemed a natural fit and that tradition continues with 'Red Velvet' which is a sultry track that blends Will Flo's jazz, r&b, and club influences while capturing his uniquely organic yet electronic sound. Also on the 12", Kaidi Tatham delivers a stunning remix with his signature broken-jazz style, while Karizma brings a beat-down dub perfect for late-night sets. Ato Ayerra rounds it out with the Beringei '2am Snack' remix which confirms this is a crucial pick-up.

Review: Osunlade is a metaphorical high priest of deep house as well as being an actual priest in the Yoruba religion. He casts more musical spells here on his new EP for R2. 'Sistagurl' kicks off with a vocal full of attitude and bumpy house beats that are laced with tambourines and shakers. 'The Journey' is a deep, smoky sound with a soulful vocal musing and 'Prism' picks up the energy with more corrugated bass and expressive vocals and it's all about the deepness on 'Pimpin' (Let This One Ride)' with more conscious lyrics and inky bass. 'The Way U Left Me' is a late nightlight with another lush vocal.