Alright, let’s dive into DOP EP by ReLight & Etrohahn. This little gem from 2013 is one of those releases that sneaks up on you, like when you're scrolling through Spotify late at night and bam—there it is, hitting just right. It's house music with this raw German edge, out on Percusa Records, and honestly? It still slaps.
First off, the title track "DOP (Original)" grabs me immediately. The beat drops in, all steady and hypnotic, but then there’s this weirdly emotional layer underneath. Like, you can tell these guys weren’t just throwing loops together—they were feeling something. There’s a tension in the synths, almost melancholic, yet so damn groovy. You could play this in a club or blast it alone in your room while staring out the window thinking about life choices—it works both ways. That’s rare for a track to pull off.
Then there’s George P.’s remix of “DOP.” Oh man, this version flips everything upside down. Where the original feels introspective, the remix goes straight for the jugular. It’s darker, heavier, more aggressive—like someone took the vibe of the first track and cranked it up to eleven. I remember hearing this during a road trip once, windows down, wind messing up my hair, and suddenly I felt unstoppable. Like, yeah, we’re driving nowhere special, but who cares? We’ve got THIS pumping through the speakers.
And shoutout to “Ananda (Original),” too—it’s got this floaty, ethereal thing going on. Feels like being lost in clouds but in a good way, y’know? Not the kind of cloud where you're sad, but the kind where you're vibing and don’t wanna come back down.
What gets me about DOP EP is how simple it seems at first glance, but every listen reveals some new detail. These tracks aren’t trying too hard; they’re not flashy or overproduced. They just exist, doing their thing quietly, confidently. And maybe that’s why they stick around in your head long after the music stops.
You know what’s wild though? For an album made nearly a decade ago, it doesn’t feel dated at all. If anything, it reminds me how timeless good house music can be. Like, sure, trends come and go, but a solid groove? That never dies. So here’s to ReLight & Etrohahn—a couple of dudes from Germany making beats that still make me want to move, even years later. Cheers to that.
