Gotta Be Cool according to Rafael

Rafael makes a statement on his Crosstown Rebels debut with his latest two-track release, Gotta Be Cool.

Long before its release, Rafael's "Gotta Be Cool" had already taken on a life of its own. Passed between dancefloors and the subject of track ID requests for months, the record became a recurring standout moment in Damian Lazarus' sets, the kind of track that cuts through instantly without needing explanation.

Now oﬃcially arriving via Crosstown Rebels, the in-demand DJ/producer's highly anticipated label debut captures the instinctive approach that has quickly put him on the radar through releases on Beltools, Hot Creations, TSZR, Planet X, and Maccabi House.

On the flip, "Teder" sees Rafael team up with close friend and studio collaborator N.O.Y. for a deeper, more understated cut shaped by layered percussion, fluid grooves, and loose, after-hours energy.

Rafael - Gotta Be Cool
Release Date June 2026
Label Crosstown Rebels

Tracklist
A1. Rafael - Gotta Be Cool
B1. Rafael & N.O.Y. - Teder