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REVIEW: Hectic - How Could You Know out on Rub A Duck


1. How Could You Know (Original)
2. You Got Me (Original)
3. You Got Me (Blynk Remix)

Hectic presents his brand new EP release on the Rub A Duck imprint, featuring the titles “How Could You Know” and “You Got Me”.

With this new release, Hectic showcases his versatility as a producer and treats us with underground dubstep and UK bass music with a nice touch of garage and grime. The opener of the EP, “How Could You Know”, is a dark and more or less threatening production that would suit perfectly in a movie soundtrack. A persistent bassline programmed on the sixteenth notes works as the perfect basis for the slow but driving beats and the addition of alien style synth sweeps gives the entire production the perfect sound for a packed underground DJ set. A perfect cut for both the dancers and the video jocks; images of extended car chases jump to mind.

“You Got Me”, the second title of the EP, features another UK bass music production, this time packed in an accessible garage wrapper with a splash of grime in it. It’s one of those multi purpose singles that will fit perfectly in the live set of house, club and even techno DJs. Hectic’s subtle use of synth stabs, vocals and a driving bassline on top of driving 4/4 beats turns the entire cut into a true floorfiller on the house tip.

The Blynk Remix in this package stays close to the original, but adds an undeniable techno feel with a clear nod and wink towards garage. Especially the intro offers every DJ a chance to show off their mixing skills. Hectic’s new EP will soon be on the tracklist of the big names.

 Dimitri Kechagias review: Rub-A-Duck is rocking the speakers worldwide with its firing unconventional releases. Between electro house, drum n bass and dubstep is the territory that this new label is moving and manage until now to establish itself in the scene with influential artists like The Freestylers being part of their expanding rooster. The brand new EP comes from Hectic who has a serious statement to make through his top tracks included for your aural enjoyment. First of all is How Could You Know. This can be characterised as atmospheric dubstep with influences from dubstep as well. Grungy fat body rocking bassline  and wild threatening beats to die for along with cool old school vocal samples. It brings to my mind sounds from groups like Prodigy and Chemical Brothers. You Got Me is included in 2 great versions. The original mix is old school Balearic house  track that sounds like coming from the past to invade the future. Upon the cool tribalish beats there is a pizzicato style little riff that lead us on the breakdown that a small female vocal is introduced. The main part continues on the same groovy way making this a serious contender to use it as warm up track. Lastly Blynk offer the remix for You Got Me. It starts with that cool riff and soon goes for a funky chunky tech house excursion. This remix as well has that old school house flavor that I like if you compare it with the tracks that are overproduced and loaded with a lots of effects. Simply Irresistible homemade club cookies. Like IT!