Jimi Jules - Fool EP
Five years on from the quartet of special records which marked Innervisions’ 50th release, the Berlin label is closing out the 2010s with a triptych of talent, for IV90.
The three separate EPs which make up release #IV90 feature the sonic narratives of Bruno Deodato alias Trikk, the return of “Karma Baby” hitmaker Jimi Jules, and Copenhagen’s Denis Horvat matriculating from Secret Weapons alumna to standalone debut. With both productions road-tested by Innervisions’ label heads and new material to explore, the final Innervisions release of this decade will draft the blueprint for the next.
Opening the EP with his highly-sought secret weapon “Fool,” Jimi Jules continues to masterfully juxtapose emotional content against singularly appealing deep dancefloor material. “Just a fool, in your eyes, Just a fool, that’s me,” is crooned while trilling, whistling high-frequency tones meet vibrato bass and looped melodies.
“My Father Was A Master” is moulded from an undeniable electro influence. The lyric “My father was a prince, He was a king, He was a master ” is repeated in unemotional robotic style, befitting the sharp synth stabs and muscular structure.
“Gubrist” introduces a major-key mood, pairing a filtered riff with an upbeat house tempo, seeking accents in cowbells, uplifting synths and a deeply-swung bassline.
IV90.II - Tracklist
A. Fool
B1. My Father Was A Master
B2. Gubrist
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