In The Sky EP by Crackazat

Crackazat returns on Heist Recordings with the three-track EP, In The Sky.

Photo by Ray Manzana

Sweden-based DJ, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and live show specialist Crackazat has long been a staple on Heist Recordings. From his first outing on the label in 2021 with the "Alfa EP" to his mini-LP "Senses" last year, Dam Swindle's imprint has proven to be a perfect home for Crackazat's glorious fusion of keyboard wizardry, funky bass work, and live horns into a loved-up celebration of jazz-infused dance music, the latest of which comes in the form of his three-track "In The Sky EP."

The title cut "In The Sky" takes you on an earworm-deep house trip built on a syncopated key loop. Shuffling percussion, lively horns, and dazzling strings bring the soul to a hip-swinging groove blended seamlessly with Crackazat's own vocals before "Burnin'" sees the Bristol-born artist channel his inner rave kid, drawing for punchy 90s-inspired drums and raw piano chords that duck and dive next to quirky chopped vocals and lush synth work.

The wonderful "Dark" is up last, bringing late-night and heads-down vibes with a melancholic, subtle melodic phrase unfolding over heavy kicks. Crackazat's smoky vocals add a beautiful dimension to this contemplative sound that makes you want to close your eyes and sway into oblivion.

Crackazat - In The Sky EP
Release Date November 2024
Label Heist Recordings

Tracklist
A1. In The Sky
B1. Burnin'
B2. Dark