Sam Goku drops Explorations 03 on Permanent Vacation, a label that has carved out its niche over the past decade by championing house and disco cuts with a distinct European flair, always digging into the corners where melody meets groove for those late-night selectors who know the real spots. This third installment in the series packs four tracks from the man himself, no outside hands on the decks, just pure Sam Goku channeling his signature drive straight from the underground circuits that keep house alive.
Kicking off with x-plor09 (much to give) much to give, Sam Goku unleashes a track that grabs you by the collar and pulls you into the fray. It’s got that relentless push, the kind that builds tension like a crowded warehouse party on the edge of breaking loose, perfect for DJs who thrive on keeping the floor locked in from the jump. Sam knows how to layer his elements so every drop hits with purpose, drawing from those hidden influences that echo the best of deep house’s storied lineage without ever chasing trends.
Then comes x-plor10 (lush life) lush life, where Goku shifts gears into something more introspective yet no less commanding. This one’s a slow-burn weapon, ideal for those transitional moments when you need to reset the room’s pulse without losing momentum. The way he crafts the progression feels like he’s been honing it in clandestine studio sessions, feeding off the energy of underground residencies that demand tracks with real staying power.
x-plor11 (triptool) triptool ramps things up again, delivering a slice of house that twists and turns with hypnotic precision. It’s the track that screams for back-to-back plays in smoky clubs, where the crowd senses the shift before it even fully lands. Goku’s touch here highlights his ear for detail, pulling from disco’s playful roots while grounding it in the raw propulsion that techno heads secretly crave in their house sets.
Closing out is x-plor12 (silver sky) silver sky, a high-wire act of elevation that leaves you chasing the peak. This finale captures everything that makes Sam Goku a go-to for discerning DJs: unfiltered drive, melodic hooks that stick, and an underground ethos that prioritizes the dance over the download. Explorations 03 stands as a testament to why Permanent Vacation keeps delivering for the faithful, fueling sets that resonate long after the lights come up. Sam Goku proves once more he’s at the forefront, crafting ammo for the frontlines of house music’s enduring rebellion.
