luca ferrand & selva: waves within ep
Francisco Espregueira
Deepa Records presents Waves Within EP, a genre-blending triumph from Mexican producers Luca Ferrand & Selva. This record is a masterful display of sound design that fluidly evolves through deep house, broken beat, jazz, nu-disco, and hip-hop. Throughout the EP, the duo showcases their unique fusion of influences, creating a sound that is both sophisticated and deeply groovy, a perfect creative synergy.
The journey begins with the opener, "Bona Fide," which seamlessly pairs dusty jazz and disco-house with a slick hip-hop switch and irresistibly sunny melodies. The musical exploration continues with tracks that defy easy categorization. "Zarapes (After the Rain)" expertly marries Mexican folk traditions with broken beat rhythms, while "Back To That Thang" twists jazz guitar into a genre-fluid ride. The title track evokes a lush, tropical 90s house vibe, and the closer, "Lynx," is a shapeshifting house cut distinguished by a bulbous bassline and impeccable sound design that truly brings it to life. Luca Ferrand & Selva deliver a vibrant record on Deepa Records that promises a captivating listening experience from start to finish. Available on vinyl.