Shimi Sonic

Shimi Sonic – Coolage / Our Time (Un Own, OWN 01) is the kind of 7" that instantly earns permanent “record bag” status: two DJ-friendly, collector-minded reworks that respect the source while making the groove feel brand new. “Coolage” hits with a low-slung, elastic pocket—classic soul warmth meeting hip-hop swing—then lifts off with a soaring vocal hook that feels tailor-made for hands-in-the-air moments without ever turning cheesy. Flip to “Our Time” and the mood turns deeper and smokier: downtempo bliss, psyched-out guitars rising through the mix, and a head-nod rhythm that’s perfect for bridging warm-up soul into late-night groove. If you hunt for tasteful edits, modern funk-soul burners, and 45s that sound huge on a good system, OWN 01 is an irresistible debut statement for the Un Own label.