It was exposure to his elder brothers’ Chicago and Detroit House cassettes and listening to the likes of Masters at Work and MK that inspired Cristoph to pursue producing and DJing. A few years later, he now boasts international bookings, releases on labels such as Blue Dye and Relux Underground, as well as his tunes being played by some of today’s most established artists – including the progressively popular Hot Since 82 – in what has been an exceptional year for the North England newcomer.
Released this week on Defected’s breakout label DFTD, the three tracks that make up the release all exemplify his ability to create energizing dancefloor anthems. ‘Guffaz’ itself pays tribute to the darker corner of deep house with its intense rumbling bassline and industrial synth stabs, while ‘Surprised You’ and ‘Dunka’ similarly stick to the dark and sullen vibes that have become his signature.
To celebrate the release of the EP, Cristoph has delivered an hour-long mix, exclusively for the DFTD Soundcloud.
Guffax EP is out now on DFTD - buy from Beatport
