dj sneak-synesthesia ep (heist)

dj sneak: synesthesia

DJ Sneak returns to his roots on his Synesthesia EP on Heist Recordings. The Synesthesia EP is another showcase of the raw talent of DJ Sneak, skillfully working his gear and churning out massive tunes full of classic Chicago house references, '90s euphoria, and chunky synths. The EP kicks off with "I Can Tell What You Want," a deep and bubbly groover where DJ Sneak takes some naughty chopped up R&B vocals and adds a pinch of the ghetto sound that he adopted in his formative years in Chicago. Sneak manages to take that influence and deliver something altogether contemporary with this track, ticking all the right boxes of catchy vocals, moody chords, a nasty bassline, and clever sampling. If the first track embodies his Chicago spirit, then "A taste of the 90s" embodies DJ Sneak's New York spirit. With funky guitar and key licks, loopy horns, shuffling percussion and plenty of changeovers in the arrangement, he masterfully shows us the joy of classic house music. There's always another element that gets added or taken away to build anticipation or release the energy with its chunky low end. It's a true party starter with the energy of a young DJ Sneak spinning his first records way back when. On the flip comes "Dirty Jazz." This delicious piece of deep house is built around off-kilter drums with a syncopated bass line and quirky sample cuts. It's got enough beef to keep the energy going, and the right amount of weirdness to grab your attention whenever this is played. The closing track "You Know What I Mean" adds another layer of weird-sounding vocals that will stick with you until long after the song is over. This track -- and the whole EP for that matter -- oozes the playful energy of a producer who's completely comfortable with his musicality. It's fun and playful, delivered with the class that only a hero of the underground like Sneak can do. On the Synesthesia EP, DJ Sneak takes you deep on a trip through his musical roots and keeps you on the edge of your seat with four tracks bursting with personality.