Shaka

Shaka’s “Hidden Lover EP” (Nervous NER26794) is deft, musically literate deep house with a classic NYC chassis: swinging drums, Rhodes chords that move like conversation, basslines with personality. The title track whispers its hook rather than shouts it, rewarding longer play; supporting cuts broaden the palette with late‑night pads and crisp percussion. The pressing is DJ‑friendly loud yet retains warmth in the mids, a sweet spot for rooms that value pulse over pyrotechnics.