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Ahadadream 'Movements' EP (More Time Records)

‘Movements’ is the second release from More Time, the label founded earlier this year by Icelandic producer SNØW and Radar Radio resident Ahadadream. The latter, already a prolific DJ in his own right, really shines on this EP full of percussive workouts. ‘Dhol’ is guided by the sound of the eponymous hand drum, punctuated by throbbing kicks and occasional low-end distortions, while ‘Bamboo Riddim’ rolls crisp snares, hi-hats and (presumably) bamboo-based percussion all together for five minutes of nonstop intensity. Each song is distinct in its project, but there’s the UK funky influence running throughout the record (‘Bonce’ is the standout in that regard). It’s the subtleties that make it special: DJs know a lot about timing, and the moments of hesitation punctuated by an echoing “DJ Ahadadream” tag really amp up the vibe. Though this came out back in May, we suspect people will still be rinsing ‘Movements’ by the end of the year, because every song here is an absolute banger.

9/10