Out now, the LA-based producer delivers a punchy, off-kilter house cut built around intricate percussion, a huge distorted bassline and trippy, spoken-word vocals.
“One, two.” A simple phrase becomes the starting point for Kapir’s latest single, ‘One Two’, where crisp percussion, a rolling groove and a commanding distorted bassline combine to create a track with an unmistakable sense of attitude.
Out now on SUNCTURE, the production thrives on contrast. Intricate rhythmic details keep the groove moving, while the bassline brings weight and grit to the low end. Complementary synth riffs weave through the arrangement, introducing a melodic dimension that is deliberately less predictable, with dissonant tones adding tension and giving the track its distinctive edge.
At the centre sits a hypnotic spoken-word male vocal, delivered through short, memorable phrases: “One, Two”, “It’s Just Me And You” and “Dancing All Around, There’s Nothing Else To Do”. Rather than functioning as a conventional vocal hook, the words become another rhythmic element, locking into the percussion and reinforcing the track’s hypnotic pull. There’s a directness to the delivery that contrasts with the more unconventional melodic details surrounding it.
The result is a record that balances precision with raw energy. Every element has its place, from the crispness of the percussion to the sheer weight of the bass, yet the dissonant synth work prevents the production from settling into familiar territory. Funky, driving and slightly unpredictable, ‘One Two’ finds its character in the interplay between a tightly controlled groove and sounds that push against it.
The single marks another step in Kapir’s developing relationship with SUNCTURE. First appearing on the label alongside Sunora with ‘Sunset to Sunrise’, he has since explored a broad palette of sounds across solo releases ‘Fractal Ecstasy’ and ‘DÉSIR’, as well as the collaborative single ‘Gami Yami’ with Sunora. From deep, chunky house to more playful, unconventional productions, each release has highlighted a different aspect of his musical identity.
Founded by Sunora, the collaborative project of Chertkovski and Alar, SUNCTURE continues to build a catalogue centred on groove-led electronic music, bringing together artists with individual approaches to house, indie dance and contemporary club sounds. Kapir’s latest contribution adds another distinctive voice to that evolving musical landscape.