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MONKI house / disco set in The Lab LDN
In a world of overly serious, brow-furrowed techno, there’s a special place for a set that’s just pure, unadulterated fun. MONKI’s house and disco excursion in The Lab LDN is exactly that: a joyous, sweat-soaked celebration of classic grooves and undeniable rhythms. The vibe is all smiles and shoulder shimmies, with a disco ball probably throwing light around a packed, dancing room. Technically, it’s a house and disco lover’s dream, cruising at a steady 126.3 BPM and bouncing between the funky keys of 12A and 7A.
The energy is heavily skewed towards the low-end (0.72) for that essential bounce, with mids (0.18) carrying the brass and vocals and highs (0.10) for sparkle, creating an infectious, uplifting atmosphere. The mixing is tight and energetic, with quick cuts and overlays that keep the momentum high. For the tracklist nerds, this is a lesson in timeless selection. After an unknown start, Jacques Renault’s ‘Main Line’ sets a smooth, deep house tone.
The Cratebug edits provide raw, percussive energy, and Tasha Thomas’s ‘Shoot Me (With Your Love)’ is a classic disco diva moment. Robert Clivillés’s ‘Set Me Free’ remix brings peak-time house euphoria, and Luisito Quintero’s ‘Music for Gong Gong’ adds a vibrant Latin flavor. The journey builds through these dancefloor weapons and ends on the soulful, triumphant note of Aretha Franklin’s ‘You Keep Me Hangin’ On,’ a closing track that sends everyone out on a high.