Vanilla’s beats are anything but. This master of rhythm and sample construction hails from the UK, crafting tracks with distinction and funkiness that reveal an assortment of flavors. Vanilla’s Bandcamp-released albums have garnered hundreds of thousands of downloads and earned him a wide-ranging fanbase. And his appearance on Cold Busted’s Only On Vinyl 2 LP helped fuel its ‘instant sell-out’ status. Now, Vanilla reveals Pointbreak, his debut EP for Cold Busted that brings together all the elements that confirm this rising producer as a true artist of beats. It’s also the latest installment of the Jet Set series, showcasing sonic travels to exciting, soothing places.
“Pointbreak” opens the EP with syncopated keys over a strutting rhythm, conveying the listener’s arrival to an ultra-hip, neon-splattered hotel lobby. The leisure vibes continue with “Surfin' Summer,” a soundtrack for cocktails on the beach while watching the boogie boards go by. “Remember” combines a phat break with loungey bossa nova, a reassuring timewarp to simpler days. The EP closes with “Breeze,” finishing things on a jazzy, quiet storm tip that would make Lonnie Liston Smith swoon. Don’t hesitate — transport yourself to Pointbreak.
Soul of Man (Finger Lickin’ Records) – “Surfin’ Summer and Breeze conjure up great images of the holidays we never had. Nice tight beats and atmospheric temptations.”
Ohmega Watts (Ubiquity Records) – “Vanilla always comes correct with fly tracks from mellow to 80’s based flips.”
Black Mighty Wax (Irma Records) – “A pleasant “Breeze” caresses my ears.”
Brandon Bass (Hub City Music) – “Breeze could easily be a classic West Coast Hip Hop instrumental. Great job.”
Dj Halabi (Dj Halabi) – “A breeze of fresh air. Vanilla has brought together a perfect release to usher in the Summer vibe.”
Hober Mallow (Mighty Reel) – “Playful and joyful sounds. Big thumbs up here, really enjoying this.”
Andy Wilson (Ibiza Sonica FM) – “Cool sunshine vibes. Will sound great on the beach in Ibiza.”
Jon Fugler (XLNT radio show) – “Always a pleasure to hear a wonky take on a classic style. Makes me want to take a trip to the the Cote d’Azure for a lost weekend. Lovely.”
Aja Allsop (Ketch A Vibe Radio Show) – “An outstanding EP, with “Breeze” as the standout track.”
Floored Capri (Kane FM) – “Get ready to be transported to a secret hideaway, on a beach somewhere, with and epic swell.”
Available Now From: Bandcamp, Beatport, Apple Music, And Spotify.