New Spirit Ep [12" Vinyl]

Demuir - New Spirit Ep [12" Vinyl]

House music doesn't get much funkier than Demuir's New Spirit EP. Whether it's the classic sampling on the title track -- an homage to his mother -- or the rolling funk bass and vocal chops on "Ain't no stoppin'". The man behind so many great house records has kept himself rather busy with building his own fanbase, openly debating the role that big platforms play and the firm grip they have on talent. Rather than conforming to the standard route, Demuir chooses to navigate the winding road of building his own following through his production classes, engineering and music releases through artist-first channels like Patreon. His recent move from Toronto to Chicago feels perfectly in line with the sound Demuir is bringing forward on his first record on Heist since his 2019 classic "Werq, feel, gruv, vogue." Those six years were well worth the wait: The New Spirit EP is a perfectly-balanced mix of creativity, confidence and character. The Demuir sound is instantly audible throughout the release and he's not afraid to make bold choices. Each track has its own identity, its own place on the record and it's one of the things that make this record stand out in the best way possible. The forward-leaning grooves, the tight mixing and the classic use of soulful samples are a treat to listen and dance to. There's hints of the '90s New York sound ("New Spirit"), soulful disco-tinged grooves his new home-town is known for ("Ain't no stoppin'"), lean-back and summery melodic grooves ("No Minions Allowed") and deep, bass-heavy dubby grooves ("Whatchu Want Is All I Got") to remind everyone that Demuir is an absolute master of modern-day house music. A1. Ain't No Stoppin'_x000D_ A2. New Spirit_x000D_ B1. No Minions Allowed_x000D_ B2. Whatchu Want Is All I Got_x000D_ B3. New Spirit (Juzz Beatz)