Ricardo Villalobos
Heike
About this item
Released in 1998, relatively early on in the soon-to-be global superstar DJ / producer's career, "Heike" is regarded by many as one of few, no nonsense, balls-out techno bangers in his catalogue. The swirling drive, trippy daft 8-bit loop, female vox and slamming beats all contributing to a heady and exhilarating ride.
Side B's "Mood Mix", though beginning gently and subtly, soon grows into a growling technoid beast - that square wave bassline acting like a sonic obelisk to which 4/4 drums, squiggly fx and warm bass are tethered to. It's equally captivating and arresting as its precursor on side A and shows the producer's genius grasp of dancefloor kinetics perfectly.
Post 2004 the producer starting exploring more cerebral and, shall we say complicated? areas of the techno landscape; but "Heiki" still stands as a high watermark in this iconic dance music star's discography. Reissued for the first time since 2006.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Rawax reissue a huge moment in Villalobos' catalogue. The mighty "Heike" and it's Mood Mix show the up-all-nite genius of the producer keenly at play. Driving, hypnotic, and possessing an ethereal divine energy.
TRACK LISTING
A1. Heike
B1. Heike (Mood Mix)