Funk & Sugar, Please! returns with a curated selection of refined minimal cuts, focused on groove, texture, and detail.
A list designed for DJs, selectors, and listeners seeking that precise sound that defines the floor without shouting.
JNJS – «Eight Percent» (UVAR)
A track that glides slowly over a precise and immersive percussive foundation. “Eight Percent” stands out for its microtonal details and a rhythm that walks the line between contemplative and mental. JNJS builds a structure that not only hypnotizes but breathes—as if every silence was part of the groove. A clear example of how minimal can be introspective without losing energy.
Fedo & Silat Beksi – «Tintinnabulum» (Silat Beksi Music)
In this release, Fedo and Silat Beksi deliver a surgical collaboration. “Tintinnabulum” masterfully blends hazy pads with resonant, liquid-metal textures. The bassline bubbles just beneath the melodic threshold—always elegant, never overpowering. This track works perfectly for subtle warm-ups or after-hours sets where emotion takes the lead.
D_Roots – «Rebirth» (Klakson)
A piece that lives up to its title: a sonic rebirth built on a slowed-down, hypnotic structure. “Rebirth” flows with a warm, low-end groove, filtered through spatial textures and a discreet yet persistent melodic sequence. D_Roots delivers a production full of clarity and depth—perfectly aligned with the dubby edge of contemporary minimal.
Bashkka, Eliza Rose, Sally C – «DR Pleasure (Bashkka Remix)» (Big Saldo’s Chunkers)
This remix casts Bashkka as an emotional alchemist. Using the vocal base of “DR Pleasure,” the producer reworks the track into an introspective journey: enveloping pads, crisp hits, and a diffused vocal treatment make it a perfect deep cut to start sets with elegance. A fusion of dancefloor sensitivity and rhythmic abstraction.
Matheiu – «Slow Down» (Rockets Audio)
A clean and spacious micro-house gem, “Slow Down” is a meditation on silence and minimal groove. The percussion is sharp yet never aggressive, while the bassline serves as the backbone of a track crafted for DJs in search of sophistication without excess. The production is restrained—tailored for settings where sound speaks louder than volume.
These five cuts exemplify how minimal stays fresh through producers exploring detail, space, and musical intent. Subtlety becomes the lead character when elements are placed with intelligence and purpose. From Romania to Berlin, the pulse of the underground remains strong.
