The German label Soul Estate presents its debut EP, a record that amalgamates the right elements of the early ’90s with contemporary freshness. The “future” side features Suaave’s “Luminary,” which begins with a deep and airy chord-pad, slowly building until the 909 kicks in and the chords ignite. “Glass” is the laid-back A2 – slow, relaxed, and funky grooves highlighted by a fluffy synth-solo. Roman Mühlschlegel delivers the “past” side, recalling the good old days of early ’90s Chicago house with “Belladonna” and “Cool Down World.”

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