City Kid Soul

3. Love Taps – Back For More Ft. Maya Killtron (City Kid Soul Remix)

The first of two Toronto-bred artists to stand out the second day, City Kid Soul’s newest giveaway was part of an electric set inside the Perrier Green House. With Love Taps’ Maya Killtron-assisted “Back For More” in their sights, the pair infused the original with crisp snares and a heavy-set bassline. Ultimately the track proved a highlight of a hometown set that drew a large crowd inside and away from the mud. - Dancing Astronaut

On the title track for their latest EP, Rockets — out on Germany's Big Mamas House Records — Toronto duo City Kid Soul show off the genre mashup that their name hints at: urban roots with some deep melody. A reverberating organ at the start of the track abruptly drops off, eclipsed by a thumping bass beat and slowed-up vocal loop. It's hip-hop drenched house music made for booties — precisely what the group seems to be aiming for.

Listen to City Kid Soul's Northmix for THUMP

"With this new EP, we both feel like we're getting closer to that desired sound we've been searching for as duo," they said, "and you can expect more of these vibes in future releases to come."

Their signature sound of chopped up rap samples, often with just a touch of Screw (see "Nice Dudes'," pared-down Pharrell Williams hook for further reference), bouncing in cadence off bass and drums has proven a winning formula. The group has already released EPs with two Toronto-based labels: Downpour Recordings and ALL BLAK Records.

Read more on THUMP: Downpour Recordings

Now, with "Rockets" blasting off, it's time to take booty shaking house music to the moon.

City Kid Soul's "Rockets" EP will be out on Big Mamas House Records on September 18.

They will be performing live at HouseAddict's 12th anniversary party on October 24 with Tube & Berger at Nest in Toronto.

City Kid Soul is on Facebook // SoundCloud // Twitter - THUMP