NYC’s Twist crew extend their multi-faceted operations with the launch of their eponymously titled label. Texan DivPro inaugurates the imprint with TWIST001, an EP of rudest 2-step and 8-bar grime gut punches including a collaboration with London MC Renz.
Since 2022, label-head Don-Ri has bridged Ireland’s West Coast to America’s East Coast in the sounds of the underground. Bass, breaks and UKG define the obsession, leading to the formation of Twist; a cherished party collective that has been responsible for some of New York City’s most beloved raves that thrive in DIY spaces and small places. Many parties later, the crew now find themselves looking to expand into label operations. Texas native DivPro finds sonic solace within the crew’s maelstrom to oblige with the ideal debut in TWIST001. It follows the producer's previous turns for Ascetic House, Beat Concern, and L.A.U.R.A.
Kicking off proceedings, 'Punishment' rolls deep on a sharp 2 stepper with modern flair, tussling its proto influences amongst a melee of phat sines and movie samples. 'Datt Way' switches up for an ice-cold heater, a proper furious 8 bar roller of tough drum work sealed with a phenomenal vocal turn from London MC-on-the-rise Renz. 'RMT' hybridises the lot, seesawing a devious dialogue between garage swing, dubstep skank and pulsing toms. 'Reduvia' claps back for the closer, its grimey inclinations wobbling amongst a tense stuttering of kicks and basslines.
Mastered by DivPro
Artwork by Poisonfrog
Press Release by Nevan Jio