SEDUCTIVE TECH HOUSE REIGNS SUPREME IN 8TH "UNLOCKED" COMPILATION FROM DND RECS

If the latest compilation from Do Not Duplicate Recordings is any indication, the label's commitment to authenticity is as strong as ever.

Helmed by BIJOU, the imprint has dropped Unlocked Vol. 8, a record comprising eight songs that reimagine the rave. CASHEW, Collelo, Control Room and more contribute stunning house tracks, all of which represent the latest display of prowess by the G-House star's flagship imprint.

It's the eighth installment of DND's Unlocked series, but it's clear that the team behind the tastemaker haven't forgotten its core tenet: supporting new artists.

"We originally started the Unlocked series as a way to introduce up-and-coming artists to the world," BIJOU tells EDM.com. "One of my goals as a label head has always been to push new boundaries with brand new artists who are looking for a way into the industry. So this series we've utilized as one of those building blocks for not only these artists, but the label as a whole. With that being said I think the consistency in the quality of the music has been the driving factor in the success of the series overall."

Cover art of "Unlocked, Vol. 8."

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That consistency is palpable in Vol. 8, which has more highlights than a Vince Carter dunk reel. Take—for example—"Shadow Ban," a menacing and woozy club banger from red-hot house music duo Rich DietZ, whose signature sound remains as visceral as ever. The same can be said of "Guerrera" from Miami DJ and producer Buitano, who tips his cap to the rich dance music culture of Magic City with a sultry, come-hither tech house record.