An atmospheric, thumping house-forward intrigue stirs on “(Keep)Groovin,” a new track from Italian artist KARDHO. The self-taught solo artist takes particular inspiration from the underground house scene, noting artists like Josh Backer, Kettama, and Chris Stussy. A stylish aesthetic ensues, cohesively melding heavy rhythmic strides, savvy vocal samples, and resonating electronic textures.
The climactic “(Keep)Groovin” unfolds with steady precision, maneuvering from a quaint buzzing and reflective rhythmic pulse into swelling infectiousness and sample-touched nocturnal entrancement. The first minute dazzles in the interplay between the concisely beckoning vocal sample and simmering drum/bass convergence.
“You already have what you need, stop looking for permission,” a vocal lets out thereafter, passionately letting out “step into it, own it, the moment is now!” as the track’s next phase commences. This second half continues to consume in its sturdy rhythmic elements, while infusing flashes of understated synths and whooshing effects across the final minute. “(Keep)Groovin” is an aptly grooving, memorable success from KARDHO.
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The track is also featured in the genre-based, best-of Spotify compilation Emerging Indie Electronic.
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