Dutch DJ and producer Jengi is turning up the heat just in time for summer with the release of his sizzling new single ‘Closer,’ released on Tomorrowland Music. With his newest track, Jengi takes a bold step back into the playful energy that first shaped his love for dance music. Building on his signature formula of chopped vocal samples, groovy basslines, and vibrant synth work, ‘Closer’ shows Jengi evolving while still staying true to the spirit of his earlier productions.
After exploring 90s-inspired territory on ‘Take U,’ this new release steers away from nostalgic predictability. Instead, Jengi draws inspiration from the sounds that shaped his musical upbringing—particularly the quirky and innovative electronic styles of Dutch producer Bas Bron (aka Fatima Yamaha). These local influences breathe a fresh yet familiar life into the track. ‘Closer’ marks his third release on Tomorrowland Music, following ‘Take U’ and ‘Things We Do’ (a crowd-pleasing collaboration with The Magician).
“The production plays with dynamics: a stripped-back first drop led only by drums and a funky bassline, gradually building into a more expansive and euphoric second drop. When the synth stabs hit, the track fully opens up – mirroring the transformation shown in the accompanying music video, where a stiff party turns wild once the second drop hits.” – Jengi
This week’s episode of Select Cuts packs a punch with Jengi at the helm. With a third release on Tomorrowland Music under his belt, it’s no surprise that he delivers a dynamic, daring, and distinct hour. Enjoy!
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TRACKLIST:
Jengi – Closer
Max Dean – Break It Down
Jengi, Scrufizzer – Its Givin [unreleased]
Beave, George Mensah, Tadhg E – Escalated (Beave & Tadhg E Remix) Jengi, JADED, Alex Mills – Burnin [unreleased]
Basement Jaxx – Fly Life (salute Remix)
Jengi – Take U
Silva Bumpa, Tomike – Runnin’
Matt Littman – Where It Begins
Redlight, Sweetie Irie – Zum Zum
RUZE – Light On Me
Jengi, Aluna – Love The Right Way [unreleased]
Bushbaby – DUWML
Joey Rich – I Enter (2024 Dub)
David Penn, Rober Gaez – What Is House? (KoT Anthem) Clubheroes – Da Lost Piano (Sean Drinan Edit)
Jengi – Bass In Da Blood
Fonzo, aæe – Bowow
IDEMI – Someday
DATSKO – U
Jengi – Not Enough [unreleased]