MIAMI, 15 Dec
Motip White 'What Do You Want Me to Say' on When We Dip Records
The Gespona & Djolee remix of Motip White's "What Do You Want Me to Say" is a study in percussive drive. It wastes little time, placing the listener immediately into a dense rhythmic pocket that never quite lets go. The percussion is doing more than carrying the groove; it's shaping the entire narrative of the track. The harmonic elements are present but take a back seat, allowing the drums to speak with a clarity and purpose that feels refreshingly direct. The top end is moderately bright, adding a sheen without ever becoming harsh, while the overall loudness is well-controlled, with peaks held tight to maintain a powerful, steady momentum.
This release is the 15th of 2023 on When We Dip Records, following a series of Beatport drops that have kept the label's presence strong throughout the year. It follows Motip White's previous appearance on the label with "When We Dip Presents: Été III" back in June, marking a welcome return for the artist. The remix package also includes a separate interpretation by Atish, whose version takes a different route, chopping and pitching the vocal over a rolling bassline with glitches scattered across the stereo field. Both versions offer distinct entries into the track, but the Gespona & Djolee remix stands out for its relentless rhythmic focus, making it a versatile tool for peak-time moments and deeper explorations alike.
The label said
When We Dip Records, Bandcamp about text · sourceFor its last release of 2023, When We Dip XYZ is proud to present a three track remix pack of Motip White’s ‘Clean the Turbines’ EP.
Kicking things off is Atish, chopping and pitching Motip White’s vocal from ‘What Do You Want Me to Say.’ The Manjumasi label-boss complements the track with a rolling bassline, glitches hitting left, right, and centre, and the gritty bass fills from the original.
Also taking on ‘What Do You Want Me to Say,’ Gespona & Djolee craft huge percussion rolls and manipulate White’s layers and textures. The two artists, who have just launched their own label ‘Rummel,’ leave room for the memorable hook halfway through, which then recedes in favour of the heavy drums.
Third up is Meera with her take on ‘Clean the Turbines.’ Faithful to her style, which has recently been showcased on VOD and Crosstown Rebels, she opposes a subby kick with a tempest of hats & shakers, harmonically guided by a light piano. The Norwegian producer keeps on building the energy, surprisingly introducing her own vocals and an acid layer on the arp as the tune unfolds.