Insomniast X Monibi W113008

As the nights grow longer and winter settles in, Berlin’s W133 is proud to present the label’s second major vinyl release. W133008, a split EP shared by label newcomer Insomniast and his friend Monibi, who returns for her second appearance, will warm up your cozy evenings or fuel sweaty club nights. This record truly offers a bit of everything. The A-side, by Insomniast, kicks off with “Cut the Chord,” a playful, house-inspired dancefloor weapon sure to light up many dancers’ hearts. Following that is “Fooling Him,” a break-heavy, darker rumbler packed with high energy. The third and final track on the A-side is “Istanbul,” a melancholic, bassy dreamer featuring a Middle Eastern flute. Monibi takes over the B-side, starting rough with “Your Hoe…,” a 4/4 stepper which is inspired by the challenges of living and freelancing in the hustle and grind culture. The modulated vocal sample “I’m your hoe” is about selling your labour, creativity, and skills and sometimes other parts of yourself like your boundaries. Her second track, “…Goes on Strike,” ties back to B1, offering a dreamy vibe with late ’90s-style vocals, heartwarming arpeggios, and a rumbling, melodic bassline. It is a track about going on strike, interrupting the system, and taking to the streets in a joyful manner. A carefree stint of optimism. The last track of the EP is a clashup of “Your Hoe” and “Cut the Chord” by label boss Pino Peña, combining the most energetic elements of both songs to create a powerful DJ tool. The release is set for 1.11.24 as a limited 12” edition of 100 copies, as well as a digital release. The fully printed artwork features photography by Philipp Roth.