Duro Label kicks off April with a full-bodied introduction to one of the UK underground's most promising voices. Stourbridge's GRIGGY arrives on the imprint with "U Play House", a four-track EP that distills the sweaty soul of 90s rave culture into something entirely present-tense. Backed by remixes from Duro's own Theus Mago & Moisees and Guadalajara duo Factory Setup, this is a release built for basement hours and the moments that outlast them.
GRIGGY is a Stourbridge-based producer and DJ with oldskool instincts and fresh energy to spare. Founder of the party series and label OZO and the more recent GROOVECUTZ, his sound is rooted in the 90s UK rave scene but refuses to stay there, solid drums, bouncy basslines, and high-pitched vocals delivered with a consistently unpredictable edge. With recent support from Marsolo, Josh Baker, Chris Stussy, and Shanti Celeste, his profile in the global house underground is rising fast.
The title track "U Play House" sets the tone with uncompromising clarity: a solid drum foundation, deep resonant bass, and mantra-like vocals that lock you in from the first bar and refuse to let go. It's a house cut in the truest sense, purposeful, groove-driven, and utterly floor-ready. "The Steel Fingerz" shifts the energy with a fresher, more expansive palette. Playful pianos dance over subsonics that hit below the surface, while dreamy synthesizers and lush pads give the track a distinctly UK rave sensibility, euphoric but never obvious.
Duro's co-heads Theus Mago and Moisees take the title track into darker, more hypnotic terrain. Their remix is a dancefloor bomb built on a powerful drum framework, driving percussions, and a deep bassline. Closing the EP, Guadalajara residents Factory Setup bring their signature warmth to the party. Their remix of "U Play House" is loaded with infectious Latin percussions and chopped vocals that add a playful, sun-drenched dimension to the original's architecture.
