DJ Central makes a triumphant return to NES with the Green EP, his third outing on the label after a two-year hiatus that left fans hungry for more. Danish producer Nathaniel Zaks channels his DJ Central alias into four razor-sharp tracks that capture the raw, underground pulse of deep house, blending breezy opener energy with late-night drive. NES, founded by pal DJ Popup as a haven for sharp-edged electronic cuts, has built its reputation over the years by spotlighting producers who push house boundaries with unfiltered groove and hypnotic repetition, earning a loyal following among DJs who dig for those essential weapons in dimly lit booths.
Grn kicks things off with a pleasingly breezy warmth, where rising and falling synthesizer melodies weave through ambient pads over an unfussy deep house beat that pulls you right into the dancefloor fray. Zaks nails that effortless pull, crafting a track that feels like rediscovering a forgotten gem in your crate—pure, unpretentious house that builds with quiet insistence. From there, Don’t Matter ramps up the stakes, delivering a bolder, denser layer of gorgeous loops and Autotune-tinged vocal samples that lock in tight, demanding repeat spins from selectors chasing that peak-time rush. It’s the kind of cut that transforms a standard set into something magnetic, with Zaks layering elements that reward close listens amid the sweat and strobe.
Peppi dives deeper into dubby territory, thickset and locked-in for those hypnotic late-night moments when the crowd surrenders to the rhythm. This one’s a locked-groove masterclass, heavy on repetition that strips away excess and hones in on pure propulsion, perfect for DJs threading the needle between house warmth and techno edge. Closing out the EP, Blink fuses spacey tech-house flair with deep space electronics over a heady West Coast deep house groove, evoking endless summer drives that twist into shadowy warehouse marathons. Zaks pours his production savvy into every bar, making the Green EP a vital drop for house heads who crave that authentic underground fire—the kind that ignites crowds without apology.
