House/Review Andre Zimmer - Wait A Minute
Toronto native Andre Zimmer is making waves in house music as a label head, producer, and selector. In 2023, he launched Big Trouble Records, a platform for global underground talent, spotlighting fresh yet nostalgic rave sounds. One of his standout moments came early with a rework of Fast Eddie’s iconic “Yo Yo Get Funky,” which gained widespread DJ support, chart success, and an official release through Black Book Records.
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The “Wait A Minute” EP by Andre Zimmer skillfully blends modern sounds with nostalgia to create a kaleidoscope voyage through house music. Zimmer's four songs cover a wide range of subgenres, fusing modern textures with '90s inspirations to produce a compilation that is full of dance floor intensity.
With its powerful 909 kick and chugging bassline, the title tune “Wait A Minute” sets the mood and pays homage to Berlin's vibrant dance culture. It's an unreserved floor filler meant to keep people moving. Vitess, a well-known producer from Paris, gives the song a unique twist with a remix. His deep, minimalist sounds from the 1990s add sensuous pads and electro synth lines, which enhance the track's mesmerizing effect.
Originating from a Los Angeles jam session, “Ice Lolly” effortlessly blends a lively '90s tech-house atmosphere with inspirations from speed garage and UK garage. It's a lighthearted yet upbeat track that exemplifies Zimmer's skillful blending of genres. With its vintage organ riffs, vinyl scratches, breakbeats, and thick basslines that evoke memories of steamy warehouse parties and wild nights, “Round Two,” on the other hand, delves deeply into rave nostalgia.
Throughout “Wait A Minute,” Zimmer's skill at creating both creativity and tribute is evident. It's a sound time capsule that seems new, honoring the origins of house music while celebrating its development. This EP offers an exciting journey into the throbbing core of dance music, regardless of your level of experience with the genre.