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Funky Bass Heavy Funky Tech / Deep House - Beeyou Records presents its latest imprint from rising UK talent Wodda. For Wodda, this release spans several years of work, representing the evolution of his sound as he heads into 2025.
The Welcome to the Future EP explores previously uncharted territory, while still touching on the 2000s house and speed garage influences, we’ve come to expect from his productions.
The A-side kicks off with 'Bang to the Beat of This' , diving into darker territory, with moody chords, hypnotic vocals, and sirens — a whompy, peak-time speed garage cut, with serious attitude.. 'I’ll Be Careful' brings the energy, with a swingy party starter that everyone needs in their bag. Golden-era 2000s chords, a rolling bassline, and positive groove.
Flipping to the B-side, the title of the EP 'Welcome to the Future' — welcomes a playful, peak-time groove, with a stabby garage bassline. To close things out, 'Santa Cruz' follows with a 90s-inspired melody, paired with swingy drum rolls and a commanding bassline — a fitting finale to Wodda’s highest-quality release to date.
UK producer Wodda assembles four speed garage and house hybrids that reflect a slow-burning evolution in his sound. 'Bang to the Beat of This' opens with filtered sirens and detuned chords, cutting into a tough, swung rhythm that leans more peak-time than previous outings. 'I'll Be Careful' switches pace with a more upbeat palette: bright chord stabs, clipped vocal chops and a rolling low-end that nods clearly to early 2000s UKG. On the flip, 'Welcome to the Future' maintains the same rhythmic density but strips back the melodic detail, focusing on percussive drive and stabbing bass pressure. 'Santa Cruz' closes the set on a looser, more playful note i 90s-referencing synth lines sit above swung drums and a rounded, slightly overdriven bassline. The sequencing shows range without stretching too far and the mixdown keeps things functional without feeling raw. A direct and well-balanced outing from a producer who's clearly refining his tools.