Hey there, fellow beat chasers! Ever had one of those moments where you hit the dancefloor—or hell, just your living room—and suddenly everything clicks? Like the bassline wraps around your soul, pulling you back to those hazy, euphoric nights of old-school house? That's the vibe Tommy's dropping with his debut EP, Soul Purpose. If you're knee-deep in the tech house scene or craving a nostalgic hit of UK garage, this one's gonna make your speakers hum. Released just last Friday, it's the kind of fresh release that feels timeless—proof that sometimes, the best comebacks are the ones that strip it all back to the basics. Let's dive in, shall we?
Picture this: It's the early '90s, warehouse raves are popping off across London, and house music is all about that raw, unfiltered joy. Tommy, a producer who's been honing his craft for a solid 7-8 years, taps straight into that energy with Soul Purpose. After a brutal burnout phase that had him questioning everything, he packed up and relocated to Nijmegen in the Netherlands—a spot that's got that chill, creative hum perfect for reigniting the spark. "I completely burned out and wanted to start fresh," he shares, and damn, you can feel that liberation in every loop. This EP marks his very first drop under the "Tommy" moniker, a rebirth that's all about ditching the pressure and just... messing around with sounds. No overthinking, no expectations—just pure, playful production.
The title track, Soul Purpose, is the heart of it all. Clocking in with that signature tech house pulse, it layers deep, rumbling basslines over crisp hi-hats that nod to old-school house without feeling dated. Tommy's secret sauce? Reshaping samples like a sonic alchemist. He chops and twists vintage vocal snippets and funky breaks, weaving them into a groove that's equal parts introspective and irresistible. It's got that UK garage swing in the off-beats—think sultry bass wobbles that make your hips move on autopilot—blended seamlessly with tech house's driving four-on-the-floor kick. Production-wise, it's clean yet gritty: subtle reverb on the synth stabs gives it space to breathe, while the breakdown builds tension like a story unfolding at 3 a.m. in a smoky club. And paired with Disco Devotion on the EP? Pure fire. That one's got a disco-infused shimmer, flipping classic four-on-the-floor into something euphoric and sample-heavy, evoking legends like Kerri Chandler or early Strictly Rhythm vibes.
What really sets Tommy apart is his hands-on ethos. He even whipped up the artwork himself, channeling that iconic '90s house aesthetic—bold colors, retro fonts, and a touch of neon glow that screams vinyl sleeve nostalgia. It's not just a cover; it's a visual manifesto for the EP's soulful core. In a world where AI tools are taking over design, this DIY touch feels refreshingly authentic, like flipping through a crate of forgotten 12-inches at a record shop.
And hey, timing couldn't be better. The house music revival is in full swing right now—think of how acts like Disclosure are remixing garage classics, or how festivals like Boiler Room are packed with tech house sets that honor the old guard. With streams of UK garage up 25% year-over-year (shoutout to those Spotify Wrapped stats), Tommy's riding that wave perfectly. He's not chasing trends; he's rediscovering the fun in them, which is exactly what the genre needs amid all the cookie-cutter drops flooding SoundCloud. If you're spinning sets or just curating your weekend playlist, Soul Purpose is that hidden gem that'll have you texting mates at midnight: "You gotta hear this."
There you have it—Tommy's triumphant return to the decks, bottled in two tracks that ooze heart and hustle. It's a reminder that house music, at its core, is about connection: to the beat, to the moment, to yourself. What do you think—does Soul Purpose hit that nostalgic sweet spot for you, or is it sparking something totally new? Drop your thoughts in the comments below; I'd love to hear if it's making your rotation or if you've got a favorite sample flip moment. And if you're an artist itching to unleash your own sound without the burnout blues, let's talk distribution. Platforms like DistroKid make it dead simple to get your tracks on Spotify, Apple Music, everywhere—plus, you keep 100% of your royalties. Snag a sweet 7% off your membership with this link: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/2058328. It's the no-fuss way to share your soul purpose with the world. Until next time, keep those grooves alive!
