From Chicago-based MAZI NAMVAR’s *FRESH MEAT*, which explores the multifaceted nature of Chicago house from an artist’s perspective! Cesar Ramirez’s “Congo Fury (Mike Huckaby remix)” is a deep house track where the dry resonance of the congas harmonizes emotionally with a deep, spacey synthscape, and RAMIREZ’s own keyboard solo—which cuts in toward the end—brings the floor to a fever pitch (sample1), as well as “Basic Analogue (Bryan Zentz Remix)” (sample2), a track that skillfully fuses the light, breezy electro synths of label heads MAZI NAMVAR and JOSHUA COLLINS with robust house funk. A diverse compilation incorporating elements from Chicago, Detroit, Oakland, and Portland. This release also places a strong emphasis on record-friendly cuts designed for vinyl playback. (Original Japanese text by Akie)