Artist.....: Jay Shepheard
Title......: High Way EP
Year.......: 2013
Label......: Pets Recordings
Catalogue :: PETS037
Genre......: House
Ripped on..: 11.04.2013
Source.....: WEB
Quality....: 320kkbps
Encoder....: Lame 3.97
Size.......: 30,2 MB
Playtime...: 13:11 min
01. high way_original mix 06:49
02. won ton crystal_original mix 06:22
Release Notes:
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Having secured a position in the Pets premier league with his
brutal-but-beautiful Right Reason on the labels Friends Will Carry
You Home compendium earlier this year, Catz 'N Dogz are proud to
present Jay Shepheards first full single release on their label. And
what a release it is Two smouldering slabs of unyielding house music
that shimmy and shake with muscular musicality, theres universal
appeal as the Retrofit label boss references the rich heritage of
Detroit, Berlin and New York with consummate ease. High Way takes
the lead: A linear synth riff morphs back and forth with a techno-
like insistency while a tightly clipped vocal sample creates the
perfect balance with euphoric soul. These seemingly contrasting
elements are tied together by a thick, sweet syrup like bassline
underbelly. The end result? A bulbous late night strut-out that
defies any formal categorisations. Won Ton Crystal continues this
rich vein of form as rigidly edited vocals and sinewy synth shots
bounce off each other with stripped back serendipity. For added
melodic firepower pay close attention to the buoyant bassline.
Refusing to sit still, it adds an insatiable sense of latent,
knowing funk. Two exemplary examples of pure house music from one of
the scenes most distinctive, respected producers. These have been a
long time coming; Jays studio is right next door to Catz 'N Dogz
laboratory! Lets hope they dont leave it so long for the follow up
release. DJ FEEDBACK: Show-B Liking the groove of Won Ton Crystal A
LOT!! Nick Monaco Won Ton Crystal is a juicy mother-shut-your-mouth!
Cant wait to play tonight! Andy George Been looking forward to an EP
from this dude for quite some time, really into these. Lee Burridge
Sweet goodness in a track Liking High Way very much! Playing! Uner
Lovely mood!! Will be playing High Way in my gigs for sure! Danny
Howard Always awesome stuff from Jay Shepheard, gonna give Won Ton
Crystal a go tonight Jozif Won Ton Crystal is absolute perfection
5/5! Waifs & Strays (Amos) Won Ton Crystal is a really cool track,
love the groove on it. Michael Brzozowski (Roxy FM, Warsaw, Poland)
Pets never disappoint and so does Jay. Feeling won ton in my sets
and high way in the radio - thx! Elie (Sweatlodge Radio, Germany)
Some dope sounds here Love Jay!! Mash (Mixmag) Always like Jay
Shepheard tracks. Nice big feel to this Biru Bee (Round Table
Knights) Pets are on FIRE!! I cant wait to play these, especially
Won Ton Crystal. Nicholas I love these!! Won Ton Crystal will
certainly get played in my sets. Manik Really solid vibes here on
this release. Gonna give both of them a try tonight at Fabric. KRL
High Way is BOOOOOOOOM!!! Nice release John!! Support from me.
Satoshi Tomiie Great housey grooves as I expected from Mr Shepheard.
Will definitely be trying these out. J.Phlip OH YEAH JOHN!! This has
got da funk Won Ton Crystal!! Skream Won Ton Crystal is a big one.
Will definitely be playing this. Love it! Coyu The loopy melody of
High Way is super nice!! Support from me on that one! Sinden I like
them both but especially Won Ton Crystal Will be supporting! Maxxi
Soundsystem Really like both sides of this. Such a great EP. Is it
OK to say SOLID? I mean I can imagine dropping both of these Won Ton
Crystal for sure! x. ZDS Im a big fan of both Jay and Pets so this
is great for me!! Especially into Won Ton Crystal. Ryan Crosson Now
this is a nice one Jay!! Ill be on both of these cuts!! Supporting!
Huxley Won Ton Crystal is a wicked track! Very club friendly. Thanks
a lot for this guys! Tom Findlay (Groove Armada) This is brilliant!
Love it, both KILLER tracks for me. Playing! Michel de Hey (Fresh
FM, Holland) - Smoother than a smoothie!! High Way is definitely my
way Good release!