Hard Times delivers Byron the Aquarius’s One Of A Kind (Love Affair), an EP set for release on December 19, 2025, showcasing the Atlanta producer’s deep house craftsmanship. This four-track vinyl presses forward with tracks like A New Life, The Last Mile of the Way, 4 Mike Huckaby, and I Be Like Dat, each carrying the artist’s signature warmth and groove. No remixers appear on this outing, allowing Byron’s original visions to shine without additional interpretations.
Byron the Aquarius builds on his reputation for consistent, high-quality productions rooted in house traditions. The EP nods to influences across deep house and beyond, including a tribute in 4 Mike Huckaby to the late Detroit legend. Pre-order options emerge on platforms like Traxsource ahead of the street date.
Hard Times, a Leeds-based label prominent in the mid-to-late 90s UK house scene, revived in the 2020s to champion quality dance music. Founder Steve Raine upholds an ethos of shared passion among friends, hosting events with acts like Masters at Work during its peak. The imprint continues nurturing heartfelt house away from mainstream pressures.
