The Snake Charmer EP by Dennis Cruz

An artist at the height of his powers, arriving off the back of his busiest Ibiza season to date, it's safe to say that Dennis Cruz is a man in extremely high demand within the global electronic landscape. Founder of his labels MÜSE and CRZ, while featuring as a critical member of the Solid Grooves Family, Cruz's longstanding ties to Crosstown Rebels date back to his debut in 2018, featuring as a regular on the label and at their extensive global events from fabric London to Miami's renowned Get Lost extravaganza since.

Returning to the imprint following his excellent album "Roots" in 2021, plus his recent contribution to the 20th Anniversary compilation with his remix of Pier Bucci's "Hay Consuelo," Cruz is back in emphatic fashion as he marks the 300th release in the label's revered catalog with his latest EP "The Snake Charmer" - featuring two solo tracks alongside collaborations with fellow Crosstown signee Ian Ludvig and label founder Damian Lazarus himself.

Returning and releasing on Crosstown Rebels is always an absolute pleasure. It's no secret that the label is one of my favourites, and this time around, I get to collaborate with the boss, Damian himself, and the amazing DJ Holographic. The EP also features two solo tracks, showcasing some new styles and sounds for me, plus another collaboration with my good friend Ian Ludvig - expect some deeper tracks full of groove.
Dennis Cruz

A master of crafting rolling arrangements with subtle nuances that keep dancefloors locked in unison, the four tracks across the package see Cruz experiment even further as he showcases a global array of influences. Opening track "Snake Charmer" welcomes a crisp organic percussion arrangement accented by eastern flutes through to snaking grooves and hooky female vocal samples throughout. In contrast "Revolution" welcomes an all-star cast as he links with Damian Lazarus for a heady, skippy slice of house merging hazy chords and bright stabs with vocals from contemporary Detroit nightlife icon and staple DJ Holographic.

On the flip, the Spaniard once again steps out solo and dives deep into a low-slung and playful groove on "Time Out," introducing a wealth of vibrant vocals amongst blossoming melodies and soulful organ riffs before closing the show as he joins Ian Ludvig to present an off-kilter, impactful and warping closer guided by provocative vocal snippets across "Pain Away."

Dennis Cruz - The Snake Charmer EP
Release Date October 2023
Label Crosstown Rebels

Tracklist
1. Dennis Cruz - Snake Charmer
2. Dennis Cruz & Damian Lazarus feat. DJ Holographic - Revolution
3. Dennis Cruz - Time Out
4. Dennis Cruz & Ian Ludvig - Pain Away