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Emerging from the pulse of D.C.’s underground, Fasika delivers a stripped-back yet infectious statement with the House Rules EP, due July 18, 2025 via Bona Fide House Records. Across four tightly coiled tracks, the EP channels the raw physicality of classic East Coast House with a distinct swagger, nodding to the bumpy rhythms and dancefloor kinetics that define Fasika’s growing footprint.
The title cut, House Rules, appears in two forms: the Original Mix leans into syncopated percussion and stabbed basslines, perfect for peak-time pressure, while the Basement Mix dials things down with a deeper, sweat-soaked groove that speaks to late-night heads. On B-Boy Cypher, Fasika taps into a swing-heavy template that feels tailor-made for crate diggers and body movers alike, funk-infused yet minimal, with crisp, no-nonsense drum programming. Closing track Amp’d Up is all tension and release, built around stuttering hi-hats and rugged low-end organ work.
True to its title, House Rules EP plays by its own code, minimal in construction, maximal in effect. It’s a confident outing from an artist rooted in the local scene but pushing beyond, offering DJs and dancers alike a functional yet characterful take on House Music.
