Maroki – Return To Emerald City

Originally From West Wales Now Residing In Amsterdam In A Studio Nestled Beside The River Ij, Maroki Now Joins The ROOS Family Following A String Of Stellar Releases. He Leaves Nothing To Chance, Using His Classically Trained Skills And Expertly Engineered Sounds Into A Pool Of Influences That Range From Breaks, Moon-Lit Acid And Headsdown Chuggy Goodness.

The Record Launches With Title Track ‘Emerald City’ A Moody Cut That Whisks You Away From The City’s Bustling Streets And Off The Beaten Track. Maroki’s Fixed Hand Helps Elements Blend Seamlessly Into Another, In What Feels Like A Personal Guide Through The Emerald’s Subterranean. Then Comes The Gentle And Tranquil Electronics Of ‘Alfred Stole My Brain’ Both Welcoming And Meditative, While The Swing In Drums Provide Dance-Floor Functionality And Set The Pace. The A Side Comes To A Grand Close With ‘Talk2Me’ A Brooding Acid Cut That Mixes In Elements Of Breaks And Aquatic Synths. The Track’s Swelling Energy Feeds From The A Side’s Previous Two, Culminating In A Build Up Of Emotion And Speed.

‘Total Recall’ Raises Its Hypnotic Head, A Series Of Winding Synths And 4/4 Kick Drums Creating A Maze Of Sound, Before Perhaps The Record’s Hidden Gem ‘All Be Over’ Arrives Like An Old Friend. The Track’s Familiar Sound Design Coupled With Maroki’s Distinct Personality Create A Warm And Lasting Friendship; Melting Together Old And New Perspectives. ‘Slower’ Rounds Off The EP, An Equally Stunning And Fiery Mix Of Breaks And Angelic Electronics.