Various Artists

Yoyaku and Slapfunk have joined forces for this collaborative VA - four tech house slappers that land exactly where you'd want them. Sweely, O.BEE, Mauro Moreno and Mella Dee each bring their own approach to the template, but the throughline is clear: grooves built to move bodies on the dancefloor, crafted with the precision and edge that both labels are known for.

This is the kind of release that works because it doesn't overthink itself. Four producers, four distinct takes on propulsive tech house. No filler, no concept, just properly engineered tracks that understand the difference between busy and full. The kind of record you'll reach for when you need something that sits in that sweet spot between stripped-back and intricate.

Yoyaku continue their run of thoughtful, well-curated releases, while Slapfunk's reputation for sharp production sensibilities shines through the compilation format. Worth investigating if you're after contemporary tech house with actual craft behind it.