Elusive though their identity may be, there is one thing about Soul Mass Transit System that holds no level of mystery. With each one of their releases comes the guarantee of some of the freshest sounds in UK Bass, ranging from 2-step and breaks, to jungle and speed garage. Since their first Time Is Now release back in Summer 2020, they have become nothing less than mainstays of the label, with Need Someone EP representing their fifth killer offering. This one sees the Leeds duo continue to harness the direction of their last buoyant, house-inflected EP, whilst also breaking new ground. An EP of two halves: whilst the A-side focuses on a 4x4 propulsion, the B-side is for bassline. Is there anything they can't do?
With a generous playtime of 7 and a half minutes, "Need Someone" takes us on a journey, getting off to a stomping start which leads to an anthemic piano-stabbed breakdown, then giving into a womping climax peppered with diva-esque vocals. If your hands are in the air, you'd better keep them there for "Hold U Tight": this time coming with a warped bassline that nods to old school speed garage. On the flip-side, "Fever" and "Tasty" present themselves as instant classics with infectious bassline melodies and ragga vocals. There's no doubt these ones will be mashing up the dance come July
| pos | title |
|---|---|
| A1 | Need Someone |
| A2 | Hold U Tight |
| B1 | Fever |
| B2 | Tasty |