Magic Woman
- Record label
- Artreform
- Catalog Number
- ARR048-2
- Release Date
- April 19th 2024
- Genres
Tracks
| play | pos | title | artists | duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | Magic Woman | Funky Trip | 8:08 | |
| C2 | Magic Woman | Funky Trip remix Iorgu | 8:00 | |
| D1 | Les Voix | Funky Trip & Mia Zedan | 7:33 | |
| D2 | Les Voix | Funky Trip & Mia Zedan remix Lukea | 7:09 |
Cat No: ARR048 Funky Trip - "Magic Woman" EP Ukrainian vinyl label ARTREFORM significantly raises the stakes as its important anniversary (a soon-to-be-released 50th record) is gradually approaching. ARR048 is a double record, including three original tracks by Romanian producer Funky Trip and four Barac, Petit Batou, Lorgu, and Lukea remixes. ARTREFORM's founder, Kyiv DJ and sound producer JOSS, obviously trusts and bets on Funky Trip's talents, and this bet looks set to play out big time. Nicolae Catalin Cimpoier (Funky Trip's actual name) is a notable representative of the new wave of the Romanian electronic scene that catapulted many stars to global fame. Thanks to a series of successful releases on Rawax Music and Stamp Records Paris, this Bucharest musician perfected his recognizable sound of crystal-clear minimal house, embellished with warm emotions and exquisite, shimmering melodies. Now it's high time Funky Trip transitioned to vinyl! Cat No: ARR048-1 (The first EP) Is it a double infinity sign? Or is it the year techno moved over from the States to Europe? Or maybe it's a birthdate? Most probably, only Funky Trip is privy to what "88" in the title of his new release on ARTREFORM stands for. Surely enough, this knowledge is shared by Mia Zedan, a singer, musician, and producer from Bucharest, who has collaborated with Funky Trip on this track. However, other numbers are crucial for the ARTREFORM boss and renowned Ukrainian DJ Joss. With this 48th vinyl drop, he's building up the hype and anticipation for ARTREFORM's anniversary 50th release, culminating more than ten years of the label's history. Still, "88" is only the first part of a double record, with a sequel promptly following. The first serving delivers distinctive minimal house production, with which Funky Trip and Mia Zedan organically combine ascetic grooves with playful, catchy melodies. On a separate note, two splendid remixes that round up the release are worth highlighting. Petit Batou, a producer and vinyl enthusiast from Paris, rendered "88" into some classic intelligent deep house a la Move D. At the same time, famous Romanian Barac turned the track into a club-oriented tech house number in his signature style. Cat No: ARR048-2 (The second EP) The second part of ARTREFORM's latest double vinyl release captures a new Romanian electronic scene star, Funky Trip, presenting a track called "Magic Woman." Just like femme fatale encounters often tend to, this occasion leaves one too many questions unanswered. Funky Trip's signature minimal house maintains tension through a looped leitmotif while the rhythm section and spacious ambient pads gradually trick the listener in. "Magic Woman" has the appeal of an ideal "second track" in the mix, the one intriguing enough yet leaving space for further narrative development. Funky Trip's delivery is delightfully contrasted by a beautiful remix by Lorgu that brings to the table an atmospheric, groovy house with many small nuances. The next track, "Les Voix," is another collaboration with Mia Zedan and a perfect specimen of ARTREFORM's sound pedigree: a powerful bass line coupled with an energetic and inventive tech house beat. However, its full depth of immersion takes effect via a remix by Lucas Morello, known as Lukea. His sci-fi-infused vibes of cosmic alienation and observation elevate this remix to the adornment of this Romanian-French-Ukrainian fruitful creative collaboration. Early support: Barac, NTFO, Lukea, Sam Farsio.