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Parisian label Chuwanaga drop "Inner Circle Vol. 1", the first instalment in a series of house music releases bringing together artists from the label’s close circle.

Opening with “We All Got To Feel” by Argentine producer J. Koen (Nervous Records / Nite Grooves), a track that encapsulates the essence of deep house. Classy, colourful stabs, refined melodies, and a warm, funky bassline come together in a club-ready cut. It's exactly what you expect when you need a track that delivers.

It is followed by “Sunny California” from French producer Kaffe Crème (Floors Records), an ode to the sun - both a celebration and a form of incantation recalling the spiritual energy of Ron Trent and Joe Claussell. The track builds toward a break filled with deep, jazz-inflected harmonies before returning with an electrifying melody carried by layered percussion, leading to an emotional climax.

On the flip side, “It’s A Feeling (House Music)” by the French duo Milk & Honey (Chuwanaga) draws clear inspiration from the Chicago lineage, in the vein of Boo Williams. A looping bassline, deep silky chords, and steady drums create a hypnotic, flowing texture with a myriad of ear candy. It's a feeling, it's a vibe!

The record closes with “The Gatekeeper” by French producers Saint-James (Chuwanaga) & KX9000 (Pont-Neuf Records), a track influenced by the London boogie sound and its broken beat scene. Fans of Dego and Kaidi Tatham will recognize its syncopated grooves and percussive depth, bridging house and broken beat aesthetics.

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: A four track deep house V/A 12" from Chuwanaga was not what I was expecting... but here we are, and it's MEGA! I thought they were all about boogie, funk and soul music, but here the label deliver four authentic, bona fide deep house jams in a similar vein to Prescription, Moods & Grooves and Future Vision. Ace!

TRACK LISTING

A1.J.Koen - We All Got To Feel
A2.Kaffe Crème - Sunny California

B1.Milk & Honey - It's A Feeling (House Music)
B2.Saint-James & KX9000 - The Gatekeeper