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Vocal Rap Hooked House / Tech House -For their fourth release, Moonworks reissue a UK house rarity from 1995: Big Surge – Project A / Project AA.
Originally produced by Paul Kelly, Andrew Grimwood and John Viney in a small North London studio, the record has since become a secret weapon for seasoned selectors. Original copies are thin on the ground and command serious prices on the second-hand market, making this official reissue a welcome rescue.
The release channels the playful spirit of London’s mid-90s underground, full of character and unmistakable charm. ‘Project A’ is a rolling, bass-heavy progressive cut loaded with lush synths and chopped vocal snippets. Alongside it sits a brand-new edit from Kyiv-born Nizar Sarakbi, who strips things back into a subtle, driving version tailored for today’s floors. On the flip, ‘Project AA’ brings a euphoric rush of rumbling low-end, vocoder hooks and peak-time piano riffs – a timeless floor-filler through and through.
As with previous outings, Moonworks have worked directly with the original artists to remaster the tracks and refresh the artwork, giving this lost gem a proper return to circulation.
DJ Support: Raresh, Ben UFO, Alex Kassian, Hamish & Toby, Chris Stussy, Dr. Banana, NIKS, Carista, Enzo Siragusa and more.
Moonworks dig deeper for their fourth release, unearthing a 1995 North London rarity from Paul Kelly, Andrew Grimwood and John Viney. A cult 12" that once lingered only in the bags of seasoned selectors, it finally re-emerges with fresh mastering and artwork. 'Project A' is the head-turner: a rolling, bass-heavy progressive cut driven by lush pads and clipped vocal phrases, hypnotic yet playful in that very mid-90s London way. Kyiv-born producer Nizar Sarakbi contributes a new edit that pares things down to a leaner, more linear groove - ideal for contemporary floors without losing the track's charm. On the flip, 'Project AA' ups the energy with a euphoric blend of pounding low-end, vocoder stabs and bright piano riffs, confirming why this record remains such a sought-after piece of UK house history.