Second State presents SUM 9, an 11 techno track high calibre compilation from a diverse array of producers from all over the world, including Jay Lumen.
Pan-Potâs Second State delivers the next installment of their compilation series, welcoming fresh talent and label mainstays for a dynamic fusion of intensity, character and the thumping techno that the esteemed Berlin imprint is best-known for.
Brazilâs Alan Feytor kicks off with twisted echoing melodies and mutated rotating sirens in âPortalâ, immersing listeners into a lucid tunnel that characterizes the trackâs name. Chris Hirose and The Reason Y, welcomed back to their mothership Second State, team up for âGuilty Blissâ and deliver a shuddering beat with a kick that commands a groove throughout. Up next are Turkish producers Ferhat Albayrak and Kuvoka with âTube Alloysâ, where toms add another layer to the percussion on the track, before being complemented by chirping minor keys, while distorted claps and hi-hats join to inject a surge of energy.
Frankyeffe presses on and gets straight to business with âRootâ, a pummeling cut with rigorous kicks and a mesmeric vocal sample blended throughout. Fellow Italian Giovanni Carozza provides the roller here with âAmbigrammaâ. Hi-hats and claps echoing in the distance are layered over a thundering kick-drum, building suspense before reverting back to play with our anticipation once again
Footworkâs head honcho Jay Lumen pays homage to his trademark heavy bassline and vocal samples in his contribution âDustâ, a rasping cut with a rebounding male vocal, that evolves into rave territory for its final ascent.
Listen to the exclusive premiere of Jay Lumen ‘Dust’ on Second State:
JĂŒrgen Degener proceeds with âSpandauâ, a peak time chugging cut laced with an eerie demonic narrative for the lovers of the heavier kind of techno. Warped keys and distorted kicks follow in Lucas Aguileraâs âBox Closedâ, accompanied by chunky kick drums that punch through, and perfectly random synth notes which blend together with maximum effect. âRS01â from Second State newcomer Patrick Milaa delivers us a more mainstage feel.
Kick drums tremor throughout the track along with a synth lead that elicits a sinister atmosphere, while an acid line and bellowing horns keep listeners guessing. Richard Cleber showcases a stripped down cut with âInvasionâ, a contemporary polished track that doesnât compromise on the kick. Rounding off the 9th compilation of the label is Lithuaniaâs Samanta with âHelloâ, leaving us with a flurry of spacey instrumentals amidst a trippy sliced up vocal sample.
SUM 9 on Second State including Jay Lumen is out Dec 31st and available HERE
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