FKA MASH, Biishop 'In The Crowd' on One People (Back Catalogue)

16 June 2024

A rare record this week, from the heart of Berlin's long evenings. FKA MASH and Biishop's 'In The Crowd' has already been picked up by Francis Mercier for his Yara chart, landing at number 20 of 20 on 13 June, with a Shimza and Rachel Chinouriri track in the same list.

Released on One People (Back Catalogue) on 24 May 2024, the Extended Mix carries a weight that sits in its drums. These are drums that leave a lot of room, letting the track breathe around a middling level with some space under the peaks. The top end stays moderately bright, so the air stays in it even when the floor is full.

The record arrives as the latest in a steady run for FKA MASH, who has been releasing since August 2018. Most of those have landed on Get Physical Music and Selador, with the most recent before this being 'Sway' on Shanti Radio back in April. This one is on a different label, but the approach is familiar: keep the groove central, let the percussion do the talking, and give the room something to hold onto. 'In The Crowd' is the kind of record that works because it does not try to be everything at once. It just sits there, steady, patient, and ready when the moment calls for it.