Mella Dee – UK Minimal Vol. 1 [The Vinyl Factory] VF453/NSTS001A1: London Flavour A2: Wiggle Room B1: UK Minimal B2: Deeper Type of Tech *LISTEN* UK Minimal Vol. 1 & Vol. 2 mark the opening chapter of Mella Dees newest imprint, Nothing Stays The Same. A label built around community, raw club energy and a commitment to stripped back, driving dance music. Following the labels launch at Glastonbury and its run of sold out parties across Pikes Ibiza, the UK and Ireland, these releases encapsulate the projects core

'Navy Darkness' is more restrained and reflective before 'Centro Walk and Skank' locks into dusty deep house rhythm and 'Sweet Sweetness' shuts things down with effortless warmth

inviting deep techno cuts embellished with cosmic synth details

is a case of designer depth: perfectly tailed-off vocal delays

And somehow

The experimental techno duo signed with the Rephlex label (home of Aphex Twin) and released From the Cockpit in 1993

A four track EP combining Grant’s philosophy of dub with the rolling groove his house music has become known for

deep house

but it's definitely the last five years or so that have seen him gain wider recognition for his dedication to a vintage sort of deep techno

A range of influences come to the fore in this 2LP

before bringing in looped vocals

giving tribute and setting off a slow pace

A: Fader Cap - Decision (Division Mix)