Romanian DJ and producer Mahony joins Ilario Alicante’s Sound D’Elite with his two-track ‘Sex Appeal’ EP, arriving on today. The Take Notes founder brings his groove-led approach to the label for the first time, delivering two cuts built around shuffling rhythms, heavy basslines and manipulated vocals.
Drawing influence from hip-hop and underground rap, Mahony developed his sound as a resident at Bucharest’s Kristal Club, before becoming a regular at Sunwaves. His catalogue spans SCI+TEC, Vatos Locos, Desolat, Tamango Records and Mindshake, alongside appearances at Club Space and DC10, including nights with Music On and Solid Grooves. That grounding in house and minimal runs through both tracks on his latest release.
Title track ‘Sex Appeal’ locks into a rolling groove, pairing tight drums with glitchy French vocals and a commanding bassline. The rhythm keeps things moving while the chopped vocal adds character, giving the track a direct, club-focused feel with plenty of low-end weight.
On the flip, ‘Moog’ takes a more stripped-back route, working an analogue groove around shuffling synths and processed vocal samples. Its sparse arrangement gives each element room to cut through, building a hypnotic counterpart to the title track. Mahony’s ‘Sex Appeal’ EP lands on Sound D’Elite today.
