stefan ringer: hymns vol. 1
Francisco Espregueira
Stefan Ringer‘s Hymns Vol. 1, is now finally available in digital form. Long known for bridging Atlanta’s soulful and deep house lineage with broken beat and hip-hop sensibilities, Ringer treats this project like a scrapbook of dancefloor memories. Originally released by FWM Entertainment in 2024 as a limited vinyl only record, its copies are hard to find in the market. The quality of the productions in this is, no wonder, supreme. “ATL Sh*t” sets the tone with hometown pride, weaving in voices from the city that shaped him. It’s a nod to late nights, sweaty basements, and the community energy that runs through Atlanta’s DJ culture. That sense of place has always anchored his work, whether through his own imprint or collaborations across the global deep house circuit.
The EP moves with intention but never rushes. “Satisfy” glows with Ash Lauryn’s smooth vocals and plush chords that recall early underground classics, while “Crazy World” finds Ringer stepping to the mic himself, reflecting on modern chaos with calm resolve. On “Vision,” a link-up with Kareem Ali, the groove leans forward, warm and hopeful, rooted in jazz-minded keys and crisp percussion. Contributions from Divine Interface, Kai Alće, and Niyah round out the circle, making Hymns Vol. 1 feel less like a solo statement and more like a communal offering. It’s dance music with memory in its bones and gratitude in its pulse. Available on Bandcamp.