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genre: HOUSE - DEEP HOUSE

label: Kaoz Theory Cat.No: KT047V

Italian native Tuccillo returns to Kaoz Theory this July with his ‘First Summer’ EP, delivering his delectable take on essential, groove-driven house music. With his origins in the 90s and still more relevant than ever, Tuccillo has become highly sought after for both his records and as a DJ; his name is synonymous with gritty, groovy, dancefloor-centric jams, having found homes on many esteemed labels such as Visionquest, 20/20 Vision, Free-range, his own House Of Tucci and, of course, Kerri Chandler’s Kaoz Theory where he returns here. Tuccillo is also one half of the Doublet duo alongside Holic Trax boss Tomoki Tamura, amongst many other side sonic endeavours. Opening things is the title track ‘First Summer’, perfectly setting the tone with Tuccillo’s signature style of utilising fluttering stab sequences, lively bass, chopped vocal snippets, and a bulbous bass groove over a raw and stripped-back beat. Following is ‘One More’, leaning heavily into the realms of dub house with gritty, echoing dub chords, ethereal pad textures, and murky bass that gently ebbs and flows around a saturated and swinging drum groove. Following is ‘People For The People’, laying down organic percussion with filtered funklicks, a slinky bassline, and jazzy keys, before ‘Gotta Be Free’ concludes the outing, returning to a more essential aesthetic courtesy of twitchy, acid-tinged bass zaps, fluttering synth melodies, crisp drums, and an amalgamation of processed vocal chants throughout. [info sheet from distribution]