Turn It Up by Gettoblaster & Rescue Feat Benjamin Paper: A Wild Ride Through Tech House Vibes
Alright, let’s get into it. Turn It Up is one of those albums that sneaks up on you like a caffeinated squirrel—small but packed with energy. Released in 2017 under the Psycho Disco! label, this little gem from the US dives deep into tech house territory, keeping things groovy and raw without overthinking it. And trust me, when you're spinning these tracks at 2 a.m., they hit different.
The OG track, "Turn It Up," slaps hard right outta the gate. It’s got that classic tech house vibe—minimalist beats layered with just enough funk to keep your feet moving. The bassline? Sticky as syrup. You know how some songs try too hard to sound cool? This ain’t one of ‘em. It’s unapologetically straightforward, almost like it's daring you not to dance. Like, c'mon dude, move your legs already! Oh, and Benjamin Paper adds this vocal edge that ties everything together like duct tape on a busted speaker. Simple yet effective.
But if I had to pick my favorite moment, it’d be "Turn It Up (Vanilla Ace Remix)." Damn, Vanilla Ace knew what he was doing here. He took the original and flipped it into something smoother, more polished, but still dirty enough to make you feel guilty about liking it so much. The remix builds slowly, teasing you with soft synths before dropping that chunky beat like a brick through a window. Honestly, every time I hear it, I can't help but bob my head like an idiot. There's this part midway where the percussion kicks in harder than your ex ever did—it’s chef’s kiss perfection.
And then there’s "Turn It Up (Codes Remix)", which feels like someone threw paint all over the wall and somehow made art. It’s darker, grittier, and kinda glitchy in the best way possible. Codes didn’t hold back; he added layers of chaos that somehow work together beautifully. If the other versions are for dancing, this one’s for zoning out while pretending you understand quantum physics or whatever.
So yeah, Turn It Up might not reinvent the wheel, but who needs reinvention when you’ve got solid gold vibes? What sticks with me most is how each version of the title track brings its own personality to the table. It’s like meeting three siblings—they share DNA but couldn’t be more different.
Here’s the kicker though: listening to this album feels like finding a crumpled-up flyer for a rave that happened five years ago. It reminds you of a specific era, a vibe, a moment in time when tech house ruled underground clubs and nobody cared about TikTok trends. Weirdly nostalgic, huh? Guess that’s why music like this matters—it doesn’t just entertain; it teleports.
