Next up in our UndrCtrl Guest Mix series is Toronto’s own Farouki, who’s been turning heads with a slick blend of old-school flavour and forward-thinking club energy.
His recent ‘Freedom To Be’ EP, out now on Stacey Pullen’s Blackflag Recordings, captures exactly what makes his sound stand out. On the A-side, the title track leans into classic hip-house vibes—tight percussion, rolling grooves, and nostalgic vocal cuts that give the whole thing a proper late-night feel. Flip it over to ‘Peeple’ and you get something a bit more hypnotic. Farouki chops and warps a vocal sample into a tight rhythm that bounces with purpose. It’s club music that knows its roots but isn’t afraid to push into new territory. Download it here: https://www.beatport.com/release/freedom-to-be/4948629.
In this mix, Farouki brings the same freedom and fluidity he talks about in the studio. Expect crisp drums, subtle vocal hooks, and that blend of old and new that’s fast becoming his signature. Whether you’re in the middle of a set or winding down at home, this one’s built to keep you moving.
Farouki’s already had releases on DPE, Mood Child, Rawthentic, and Of Unsound Mind, with support from names like Marco Carola, Skream, Paco Osuna, and Stacey Pullen. But this mix shows where he’s at right now—in the zone, sharp with the selections, and stepping confidently into his sound.
Tracklist:
Karretero - Boiler Sunset
Jeff Sorkowitz - Stunner
Mene, ACA (YU) - Slavic Ghetto (Latmun Remix)
Farouki - Peeple
Javi Colors - House Nation 2025
Stacey Pullen - NA$TY
Philip Z - In The House
Eddy M - No Press
Farouki - Freedom To Be
Fleur Shore - Get Up (Hipz Mix)
Farouki - That A$$
George Privatti, Jaime Soeiro - Our Soul (Original Mix)
Bruno Furlan - Drip
Bruno Furlan - Magic Stick
Mason Maynard - Out Of Control
Farouki
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