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Outboxx feat Naomi Jeremy 'Rumours' (Hypercolour)
We’re delighted that Outboxx have finally returned from their hiatus. After previously dropping on Bristol labels Idle Hands and Futureboogie, they’ve now completed the set by recording for Hypercolour, too. From the moment ‘Rumours’ kicks in, we’re reminded of their studio prowess with the clean, self-assured production of shimmering pads and grounded bass, all topped with a beautiful vocal from Naomi Jeremy. It’s then given to Moodymann signing Andrés, who turns it into a polished beach house cut. ‘So Strong’, meanwhile, is a super-cool house track with an agreeable vocal, poised keys and crisp beats.
8/10