Okain Red Alert EP

Memento and French producer/dj Okain are by all means a perfect match: the Parisian artist is well known for his refusal to conform to mainstream club trends and for his personal and eclectic take on contemporary house and techno, while the Italian label run by Idriss D caters to the needs of the most sophisticated and well-read electronic music fans. Both stand out as true purveyors of unique styles and great taste, and this release is no exception. "Do It Right"'s syncopated bass line and 70s disco infused keyboard melodies lead on to soulful vocals and old school synth stabs; the rhythm barely lets off, and the groove keeps groovin' and shakin'. "Red Alert"'s bouncy low frequencies and jumpy congas open up the vibe to funky robotic vox loops and to raw synth chords. The remix comes courtesy of Cadenza star Andrea Oliva, who after remixing label head Luciano's smash summer hit "Rise Of Angel" and topping charts everywhere, comes up with a fresh rework of the ep's first track: the percussive feeling and swing are the quintessential dancefloor tool, kicking in right where it works best.