London’s soulful powerhouse S.E.L collaborates once again with Italy’s top notch multi-instrumentalist and producer Michele Chiavarini on ‘Up’, a stunning catchy soul-drenched groover on Quantize Recordings. Built around a warm soulful groove, ‘Up’ finds S.E.L in top form as she delivers a full-bodied vocal rich with emotion, delivering a message rooted in love and upliftment. Michele’s production is as polished as ever, layering first class musicianship with gorgeous flowing arrangements that elevate the message of the song. The release also comes equipped with two club-ready remixes from Quantize mainstays DJ Spen and MicFreak. The ‘House Mix’ leans into a bumping Baltimore groove, while the ‘Unda Da Ground Mix’ dives into infectious, afro-inflected rhythms. ‘Up’ hails yet another accomplished and versatile release for the Quantize stable from a team that knows exactly how to bridge quality songcraft and pure dancefloor heat.
Ratha Gud 5/5
