Aberdeen's local producer/DJ/label owner has been on a wild ride.
After releasing two EPs through both Mishka and Mad Decent sub label Jeffrees,
Lockah was featured in The Guardian's 'Band of the Day' feature last month. And to top this all off,
he gets set to release another EP through Donky Pitch, on the 18th of March.
Only Built 4 Neon Nites is a 5 track EP that features all of
Lockah's signature moves. It has brilliant synth lines, big drum beats and
relentless bass. But his newest venture pushes the boat out, stretching his fingers into a plethora of
different genres, including juke, rap, electro and pop.
The opening track, aptly named Intro
sounds like something out of Grand Theft Auto Vice City. But, I feel like it
isn't needed. It fades out before the next track. If it had built up to the following track, Young Neon Countach, it would have been
perfect. But it just seems like a random stand-alone song, which clocks in at
less than a minute, and could have been put somewhere else in the track list.
But Only Built 4 Neon Nites carries on and reaches new heights. Young Neon Countach is along the same lines as
Lockah's previous works, but at the same time, has a new vibe - the way he has cooked this one up is as new
as it is delicious. This is music to drive down the strip, top down, sunglasses
on, looking at girls in bikinis and roller skates. Guards Red Carrera has much the same vibe, if a little cheesier. It
sounds like something a blue hedgehog would pick up gold rings to. But then out
of no where this changes, the the drums get faster and I find myself throwing
the strangest shapes ever. Bear in mind I'm writing this in a room full of
family members. Lockah will make you dance like no one's watching, even when everyone
is.
Let The Cool Air Breeze takes a new direction: in amongst the synth and drums there's a
fantastic rap section. But I can't tell if what I'm hearing is someone pouring
a drink or taking a whizz. Either way, it made me want to do one. And I'm not
saying which.
Only Built 4 Neon Nites ends on Platinum
Blonde. A track which starts off a lot more mellow, and I want, no, I need
R. Kelly to make a guest spot. This is slow jams through and through. I want to
sit in the back seat and make out. But sadly, as I said, I'm with my family.
Lockah's hasn't been held back by genres on his latest release. He
has obviously made music he loves, and I'm sure everyone else will love this
too. Lockah is one of my favourite producers at the moment, but don't let my bias
phase you; this is simply some of the best dance music I have heard in a long
time.
Only Built 4 Neon Nites by
Lockah is out on March 18th via Donky Pitch.
JL
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