Today’s review takes a look into up and coming Stoke-on-Trent born and raised DJ / producer Levi David’s debut EP, Lust, which was officially released on record label and music blog Zone Focus on New Year’s Eve 2020, with a clear intention to begin the new year with a bang.
Consisting of three tracks, the first one being Divine, sets the tone of the EP with ambient breakbeat sounds, dramatic undertones and melodic progression. This one is probably my favourite track from the three track project, as it is very inviting as though the EP were to tell a story throughout.
Track number two, Entropy, named after a an early 90’s rave night in Levi’s hometown of Stoke-on-Trent, is slightly more upbeat and more dance-y with bright and youthful vocal samples of child-like laughter, giving a nostalgic feel. There is more of a drive to this track, and is an electronic roller at the centre of the EP.
The final and titular track, Lust provides a real melodic and euphoric feel and is a really nice end and touch to the EP and really helps to close it off nicely. There is more of a club / rave appeal and the vocals work well. I even caught myself head bopping to it with an urge to get up and dance.
I really enjoy this EP the more I listen to it; there are also some real old school Bicep and Hammer influences within, which was definitely a bit of me. I would seriously recommend checking this EP out if you’re a fan of them. I am very interested to see what other projects and material he releases in the coming months, especially with his melodic label, JRNI Records.
His next release, Sealed it out on the 12th February.
Stream Lust on Spotify now:
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