Originally part of a three-track EP December 2017, Fernando Olaya's "Gravity" showcased a growing talent. Now returning to the title track, a trio of new remixes provide a new spin on the Colombian's work.

A successful DJ with residencies across the Middle East at Trilogy and Pacha Ibiza Dubai, Ejaz Ahamed's credentials are in little doubt. Plying alongside such iconic names as John Digweed, Sasha an Adam Beyer, Ahamed's career behind the decks has been followed by burgeoning production work. Making his debut for PHW Elements in March 2017, Ahamed has gone on to feature for Kontact, Particles and the Visceral compilation series. Making his Suffused Music debut, the Ejaz Ahamed remix retains the percussive flair of "Gravity" while adding a host of new production material including a running bassline with its roots firmly in Olaya's original. Simultaneously, a new rhythmic arpeggio and rich synth lines combine seamlessly with original components in an exciting new approach.

Los Angeles act, Placebo eFx are 2018 newcomers to the underground dance scene. Describing themselves under the broad banner of "Progressive/Melodic Techno duo", they quickly found themselves allied to the Krafted Underground imprint. A trio of releases have thus hit the label: September 2018's twin-track "And Then" was followed by November's "Lo-Fi" and the track "Are We" featured on December's "Deep Tech Los Angeles, Vol. 3, Pt. 1" album. Making their Suffused Music debut, Placebo eFx immediately hit their stride with a pounding beat and intricate rhythm before a complex bass pattern provides subtle variation. Building effortlessly, a smooth melodic lead comes into play at the mid-point to add depth and interest. Rising and falling throughout the second half, combined with a delayed and effected vocal component, the Placebo eFx is an innovative new interpretation of "Gravity".

Momento de Baile is the final artist to take up the remix mantle. Another 2018 debutant to the underground music fraternity, the Colombian artist with a raison d'être to make "serious music for funny people", has found a home on Suffused Music after an initial appearance on "Initializing, vol. 19" in August with "Simple", followed by a full release of the track alongside "Driving to Disco" and "Glüwein" in October. Now the Medellin resident returns to the label with an outstanding reworking of "Gravity" that makes full use of the percussive components to create a new Latin-infused cadence and strong beat. Backed by a intelligent new groove that combines the core themes of the original while layering a swathe of new melodies and phrases, a multi-textured sound is created rooted in the sonic themes found in Olaya's work. Reaching a stripped back breakdown, an intermittent pitched vocal cut adds greater depth before a second half erupts with a full complement of dancefloor rhythms and melodic effervescence.

Text by James Warren
Mastered Pangea Mastering
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