12"

genre: TECHNO

label: DRUMCODE Cat.No: DC327

Charles D has the Midas touch right now. After 'The Bouncer', his scorching collaboration with Space 92, he returns with another slice of absolute perfection, ‘Control’. The New Yorker has become one of the most exciting artists to emerge on Drumcode in recent times; from his outstanding run of remixes, led by Adam Beyer & Bart Skils’ ‘Your Mind’ and Mike Macaluso’s ‘Final Chapter’, to tracks featured on the label’s A-Sides compilations (‘Traction’ and ‘Yantee’), and his breakthrough ‘Don’t Stop’ EP in 2023. With a recent, stunning Space 92 collaboration 'The Bouncer' under his belt, you can always count on the artist to deliver captivating, high-impact productions. Host of the popular Synthesized Radio, and soon to be launching his own label project KONKRTE, Charles D says the writing process for ‘Control’ was a fast one, with the early ideas taking shape on the plane home from an energising weekend of gigs. “I’m really inspired by a lot of the new music that's out there and wanted to create something that sounded cutting edge, but also had a touch of melodic techno and tech house. I made several versions of it, but the very first one was the one that made the cut. When I heard Adam playing it at Drumsheds and Resistance in Miami and saw the crowd's reaction, I knew not to overthink it.” – Charles D. ‘Control’ is a high-octane and deliciously dynamic journey. Framed by the producer’s trademark full-bodied basslines and crisp percussion, it makes its mark through a torrent of riffs and effects that send your head into a spin. [distribution fact sheet]