For its seventh release, Hardmatter welcomes one of its long-time heroes to the label roster: Jenifa Mayanja. The heavyweight 12-inch features 3 cuts of New York City deepness at its finest and stands as a firm reminder that house music is anything but dead. Kicking off proceedings is A1’s “A Feeling,” a balmy number that finds Jenifa, in classic fashion, programming synths over lithe drums and twitchy, cosmic soundscape layers. The B-side finds the first lady of deep house in a rhythmic mood, with B1 “Second Time’s the Charm” tapping into early Bumako vibes and B2’s “Leaning Into It” rounding the EP off in blissful broken-beat style — a perfect addition to the Hardmatter family. A1 A Feeling B1 Second Time's The Charm B2 Leaning Into It