Cozzy D- The Mythical Mystery EP

Cozzy D
The Mythical Mystery EP 
Lower East

Having grown in stature throughout 2011, London based label Lower East now turn to one of its three owners for their next release. Cozzy D, who runs the imprint alongside Lee Brinx and Dexter Kane, drops a four tracker of new productions entitled the ‘Mythical Mystery’ EP. With more eyes on the label than ever before, the inside man lives up to the now lofty reputation with a diverse EP that hints at Cozzy’s growing maturity in the studio in addition to giving a nod towards his far-reaching influences.



Last year saw the amiable producer put his hand to a number of collaborations on the likes of Real Tone, Four:Twenty,1Trax; and of course Lower East. Flying solo for his first release of 2012, Cozzy displays a deft ability for exploring various influences and musical styles within a concise package focused on the dancefloor. Shades of classic house, garage, techno and electronica all enter the blend here, an approach that is often evident in the producer’s highly acclaimed DJ sets.
‘Aphrodite’ is the pick of the bunch, allowing an eerie kind of soundscape to interplay with delicate melodies. Slightly tripped out but underpinned by deep, rolling bass, the track has a laidback aesthetic but is still a dancefloor tool at the same time. The chopped up female vocal provides the perfect hook for the tune. ‘Medusa’ fires up the kick that bit more, creating a dense bottom end alongside a rumbling bassline. Piano chords give the track a classic edge which is then furthered with jangling synth parts.

‘Labyrinth’ takes us into deeper, sinister territory. A hushed vocal permeates a lush groove and crisp beats as a simple melody plays over the top. The track retains a powerful sense of purpose but does have moments of real sensitivity. When the two combine it finds Cozzy at his experimental best. ‘Cupid’ is a wonky house track that comes with plenty of warmth and tribal-like beats built around a wobbling basslines. Pure party madness from Cozzy D this time, it showcases the producer’s versatility that has helped Lower East reach their position today. 2012 looks set to be another year for the London label and its ever growing, impressive roster of artists.

Cozzy D- The Mythical Mystery EP is available now on Lower East