How Do I Love You by Karsten van Gijzen Featuring DNRG – A Hard House Gem That’ll Kick Your Speakers’ Butt
Alright, buckle up, because we’re diving into How Do I Love You, the 2010 electronic banger from Karsten van Gijzen and DNRG. Released under NuFunk Records (yep, straight outta the UK), this album is like that one friend who shows up uninvited but ends up being the life of the party. It’s got grit, groove, and enough energy to power a small city.
First off, let’s talk about the title track, “How Do I Love You.” This tune hits you right in the feels—and then punches you in the face with its beats. The production is slick without trying too hard, thanks to Dennis De Grande and Karsten van Gijzen pulling double duty as producers and writers. There’s something magical about how they layer those synths—it’s like they took all your favorite '90s rave vibes, gave them a modern twist, and said, "Here, deal with this." Spoiler: you can’t. You’ll be humming it for days.
Then there’s another standout—well, honestly, it's kinda hard to pick just one more since the whole thing slaps—but if I had to choose, I’d go with whatever second track gets stuck in your head after the first listen. Let’s call it Track X for now. Why does it stick? Maybe it’s the relentless bassline or the way it builds tension like you’re waiting for someone to jump out of a horror movie—but instead of screams, you get euphoria. Yeah, that’s it. Euphoria wrapped in hard house goodness.
What makes this album special isn’t just the music; it’s the vibe. It feels raw, unfiltered, like these guys were having so much fun in the studio that they forgot anyone would actually hear it. Engineer Dennis De Grande deserves props here too—he didn’t just press buttons; he made sure every beat landed where it needed to. No fluff, no filler, just pure auditory adrenaline.
Now, here’s the kicker: listening to How Do I Love You feels like stepping into a time machine set to “peak dancefloor chaos.” But weirdly enough, it still sounds fresh today. Like, if aliens ever invaded Earth and demanded proof of humanity’s ability to make sick beats, this might just do the trick.
So yeah, hats off to Karsten van Gijzen, DNRG, and the whole crew behind this beast. They crafted an album that doesn’t just play—it fights back. And honestly? If this doesn’t make you wanna move, maybe check your pulse. Or turn it up louder. Either way, mission accomplished.
Final thought: Whoever decided to release this on NuFunk Records clearly knew what they were doing. But seriously, someone should’ve warned me this album would ruin other playlists for weeks. Thanks a lot, guys.
