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KRYSTAL KLEAR in The Lab NYC
Krystal Klear in The Lab NYC promises a joyous, disco-infused house party, and it delivers with the kind of smile-inducing energy we desperately need after one too many bleak techno sessions. The vibe is pure fun—mirror balls, colorful lights, and a dancefloor ready to shimmy at a steady 122.7 BPM. This is classic house and disco edit territory, harmonically centered on the 3B key with strong support from 12A, giving it a warm, major-key feel. The energy is more balanced than typical techno (50% low, 39% mid), allowing the funky basslines and soulful vocals to shine, while the highs (10%) add crispness to the beats.
Klear's mixing is upbeat and accessible, using quick cuts and playful blends to keep the momentum high. For tracklist enthusiasts, the opener 'Givor Paradis - Highway' is a smooth, driving house cut that sets the pace. 'DJs from Mars & B Jones - Hide and Seek (feat. Ayla) [Melodic Mix]' is a euphoric, hands-in-the-air moment, and 'You Man & Jerge - Everybody' is a percussive, jacking tool.
The deep cut 'Oeil Cube - Disk Two' is an 11-minute minimalist journey that shows his range. The set kicks off with 'Highway', peaks with the euphoric build of 'Purple Flash - We Can Make It', and closes on the undeniable, celebratory classic 'Sylvester - You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)', sending everyone home happy.