The next release on Leftroom revisits the stunning debut album, Word of Mouth, by label boss Matt Tolfrey. Released in 2012 the album confirmed Tolfrey to be one of the day’s chief house innovators and since then both he and his label have continued to excel. Four cuts from the full length get remixed by some seriously big names in the form of the legendary Mr Fingers, NYC house don Kenny Dope, Justin Harris & Luke Solomon’s Freaks project and Classic cohort Rob Mello’s No Ears. First up, Matt Tolfrey feat Jem Cooke & Kevin Knapp’s ‘Distant Story’ gets remixed by Mr house music himself, Larry Heard. The Alleviated boss transforms the track into a deeply soulful and spiritual track with otherworldly pads, feathery light hi hats and knock-on-wood beats that are oh so sensuous.
Next up, one half of the incomparable Master At Work duo, Kenny Dope, does his thang to ‘Turn You Out’. This one is a skipping, lively jam with crisp perc and soft edged chord vamps. That unmistakable MAW bounce is buried deep within and the tune expertly builds to a subtle peak over time. Rob Mello’s No Ears Vox of Matt Tolfrey feat James Teej ‘Never Assume’ is a low down growler with a suitably warm and organic dub quotient as well as light footed percussive skip and snaking, bulbous bassline. It’s full of charm and dancing potential before Freaks get a little more late night and after party styled with their remix. It’s off kilter; full of murmuring voices and sharp hi hat slashes and marks a welcome return to the fray for the Freaks duo. A heavyweight package, Matt Tolfrey’s ‘Word of Mouth’ Remixes is released 7th April 2014 and includes a remix from Beatport Remix Competition winner, Misi.