OGUZ is releasing the second full length release of his career. Following hot on the heels of his debut album in August and his very own solo show at Amsterdam Dance Event 2024 he’s reached an all-time career high with no stopping in sight. After an epic summer, OGUZ is poised to elevate the energy even further with his upcoming mixtape, DAM SQUARE DANCE TRAX LV.1. This 11 track full length mixtape is set to be yet another major milestone in OGUZ’s flourishing career.
Released from his very own label, 808 STUDIOS, DAM SQUARE DANCE TRAX LV.1 continues OGUZ’s rare form and everflowing creative outlet that has seen him release numerous EP’s and his debut album all in the last 18 months.
With ‘DAM SQUARE DANCE TRAX LV.1’, OGUZ ventures into new musical realms, delving more into the hard groove sound that has become all the more dominant in his sets as of late. Focusing on funky, rolling basslines and percussion. Featuring a combination of solo productions and collaborations with some of the biggest names in Techno today, including Marcel Fengler, Deborah De Luca, 6EJOU and many more.
Opening up the record is ‘DAM SQUARE DANCE ANTHEM’, a high tempo, upbeat techno pumper with an explosive melody that champions the young talent’s new sonic direction. A relentless pace and weighted drums are present as a vocal sample welcomes you into his simulation. ‘TOXIC VS MAD DOG’ follows next, a more dancefloor focused composition with darker tones from the outset. With crunching kick drums and euphoric melodic tones providing an entrancing juxtaposition. ‘808 STUDIO TOOL VS DANCER’ comes out of the blocks at a blistering pace. Doing exactly what the name suggests, this stripped back DJ tool is a mid-set, heads down roller with immense energy. With very few frills and decorative melodies, this no nonsense track sees OGUZ collaborate with close friend Dancer for the first time.
‘SIMULATION LV.5 VS MAD DOG’ is the second collaborative track with the talented Italian DJ and producer. Their second effort brings with ethereal synth keys that dance effortlessly around the heaving kick drum. ‘DEVIL NEVER LEAVES VS AIDA ARKO’ is a pounding, skittish techno driver. Fearless and unapologetic, the song gives brief moments of respite before returning to the powerhouse sounds. ‘KING OF TOMORROW VS MARCEL FENGLER VS STEYA’, featuring a sample of the 2002 classic, Love Story by Layo & Bushwacka! This collaboration has a definitive classic Techno style to it. A far cry from the enormous drums and sonic elements. Understated but effective.
‘COMPRESS2DRUMRACK3 VS RUIZ OSC1 VS DANCER’ is next up with an eardrum bursting collaboration that sees Dancer return along with Colombian born but Italian based RUIZ OSC1. Highly dynamic and fully formed, this is a hectic, high energy contribution for this full length release. ‘POSESSED VS DEBORAH DE LUCA’ an entrancing melody of rave stabs is overtaken by an overwhelming breakdown of kick drums and chaos.
‘PARAMOGUZ VS PARAMOD’. Joining forces with Rotterdam’s Paramod for their first collaborative release. High energy, dancefloor focussed sounds with powerful percussion. A powerful duo that we will no doubt see again in the future. ‘VAMPIRE EMPIRE VS 6EJOU’ longtime friend and collaborator, 6EJOU has long been a member of the 808 STUDIOS family. Vampire Empire is raw and unbridled with intense energy that is present from the outset. ‘M3SS VS SPILO VS NOBODY94’ closes out the record and brings this mixtape to a close. Ecstasy filled, an angelic vocal sample rambles throughout as the rapid synth tones sound around it.
Tracklist
- DAM SQUARE DANCE ANTHEM
- TOXIC VS MAD DOG
- 808 STUDIO TOOL VS DANCER
- SIMULATION LV.5 VS MAD DOG
- DEVIL NEVER LEAVES VS AIDA ARKO
- KING OF TOMORROW VS MARCEL FENGLER VS STEYA
- COMPRESS2DRUMRACK3 VS RUIZ OSC1 VS DANCER
- POSESSED VS DEBORAH DE LUCA
- OGUZ, PARAMOD – OGUZ vs PARAMOD – PARAMOGUZ
- VAMPIRE EMPIRE VS 6EJOU
- M3SS VS SPILO VS NOBODY94
Stream the album – https://808studios.bandcamp.com/album/dam-square-dance-trax-lv-1
