It isn't often that I follow the movements of any DJ/group/producer as closely as I do with Wekeed...a staggering feat providing they've only released one single and remixed only a few records. So why am I hooked? Oozing with positive vibes and charisma, the Parisian duo have followed on from their first release, Wild Child, with another peppy hit that is bound to enforce a heartfelt beam across your face. 'Essential' is somewhat more mellow in it's sound to that of it's predecessor, but is just as good and if not, better. The track shows that these two lovers from France are more than capable of spanning the multitude of areas within the genre that is electronic music and can do so perfectly. The constant underlying plucking of a bass guitar mixed with the melodic chorus makes for more than pleasant hearing. Releasing both 'Wild Child' and 'Essential' for free download is a humbling move and shows that these guys are solely out to make and share music that they enjoy. The couple proudly confess:
"We are WEKEED. The wild union of a girl and a boy brought together by life - couldn't be any different - who write, sing & produce their own tracks. Just like other couples make love, we make music. Sweaty grooves & sensuality are what we're all about. The stage & your playlist are what we're heading to. Now."
Warm and inviting, this record is bound to be on repeat for days to come and I certainly can't wait to hear more from these two! I implore these guys to provide the soundtrack to my summer and I am totally confident they can do just that. Spread the word, share their music and play it out loud.
Wekeed deserve to be known! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5KL6mXN8-A