DARREN EMERSON – CRASH JACK

05.08.2008

DARREN EMERSON – CRASH JACK

RELEASE DATE: SEPTMEBER TBC

REMIX BY MAJIK JOHNSON

LABEL: GU (MUSIC)

Darren Emerson makes a triumphant return to the Techno fold with his hotly anticipated new single ‘Crash Jack’. After three years since his last single release the anticipation for this track could not be greater and with support from heavyweight DJ’s such as James Zabiela and John Digweed, it’s clear Darren has not disappointed!

‘Crash Jack’ could simply be described as a no-nonsense, club smash. It’s clear Darren had his Techno roots in mind at the conception of the record owing to its Detroit-leaning synths and sharp percussive overtones. An incessant riff drives the track forward in a stomping electro fashion while fizzled flashes of synthesis crash playfully in and out of the mix as Darren hints at the massive breakdown that’s to follow. This is the kind of track a DJ could build their set around and is capable of providing a real ‘impact’ moment should the mood of the dance floor dictate it.

Majik Johnson’s remix takes a slightly funkier but no less club-orientated approach. The bassline shakes-up the bottom frequencies alongside a vibrant selection wiggling synths that offer the listener some tasty ear candy. For that hands-skyward moment, the breakdown is still retained but with a shifted emphasis of sound and generous lashings of reverb to boot.

Darren’s ‘Uruguay’ and ‘Singapore’ mixes for the Global Underground series were revered by fans and critics alike so it is with genuine excitement we announce that Darren’s third Global Underground compilation will follow later this year. This seems like perfect time for Darren and Global Underground to rekindle their long-standing and fruitful musical relationship – long may it reign!