Lightworks is a new record label based in London and for its first release is proud to present Ossie's Tarantula. The track was an underground hit in London's house scene in 2010. Initially championed by Ossie's good friend DJ Petchy on Live FM the track quickly picked up attention from the major players in UK underground music. Support soon came from Kode 9, Joy Orbison, Ben UFO, Untold, Brackles, Bok Bok and more - with Kode 9 so impressed that he swiftly signed up Ossie for a release on his Hyperdub imprint set to drop later this year. Tarantula is an unusually mature track from such a young producer and its smooth African percussion and lush synths mark it head and shoulders above the identi-kit house tracks currently swamping London’s underground. For the flip, Eglo Records’ Funkineven picks up remix duties and turns out a perfect example of his recent acidic excursions with a squelching acid bassline perforated by a slick 808 drum set that doubles up on the original’s dancefloor pressure. Meanwhile, Ossie shows further dexterity on Creepy Crawlies as he puts his tribal percussive elements into overdrive, the track is possessed by a twisted electro-shamanistic groove. Three distinct tracks - a solid 12” for dancefloor connoisseurs.
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