MARCELLUS PITTMAN disco & house set in the Lab LDN

Marcellus Pittman doesn't do rush jobs. His disco & house set in the Lab LDN is a lesson in patience, a deep dive into grooves that require you to settle in and let the rhythm do the work. This is for the heads who appreciate a 13-minute opener not as self-indulgence, but as a necessary warm-up for the soul, where the search for the perfect loop feels like a shared, sacred quest. The atmosphere is thick with analog warmth and the gentle crackle of vinyl, real or imagined, a dimly lit space where the dance is a slow, committed sway. Technically, Pittman operates in a sweet spot around 120 BPM, weaving between the complementary keys of 3B and 12A with the ease of a seasoned selector. The energy is squarely in the mid-range, all about the swing of the drums and the pulse of the bassline, with a low-end that's deep and reassuring rather than aggressive.

His mixing is unhurried and musical, often allowing tracks to breathe and establish their own space before seamlessly introducing the next element, creating a seamless tapestry of sound. The BPM range is tight, from 113 to 125, allowing for a consistent, rolling groove that never loses its momentum. The harmonic progression between 3B and 12A creates a sense of journey without drastic shifts, perfect for a long, immersive deep house session. The tracklist is a connoisseur's delight. The epic Patryk Molinari remix of Peppou's 'Beliefs' sets a hypnotic, sprawling tone. Adesse Versions' 'Passion' (Boiler Room Edit) is pure, unadulterated deep house bliss.

Omar S's 'Seen Was Set' brings that raw, Detroit authenticity to the floor, while Aurra's 'Perfect Date' is a flawless slice of boogie-disco history. Magnum Force's 'Girl You're Too Cool' and the Deepshakerz extended rework of Mood II Swing's 'Closer' are further proof of his impeccable taste for soulful vocals. The journey begins with the immersive, 13-minute build of 'Beliefs', finds its soulful peak with the classic vocals of 'Closer', and drifts off into the atmospheric, dreamy pads of Patrick Gibin's 'Cloud Nine'. A full tracklist that feels like a curated voyage through the very best of deep and disco house.