Built around punchy percussion, sizzling synths, and commanding vocal hooks, ‘Nobody Funk With Us’ embodies the duo’s signature fusion of underground energy and infectious groove. With Kevin Knapp’s history of releases on Cuttin’ Headz, Hottrax, Sola, and Dirtybird, and Hutchtastic’s creative vision spanning music, visuals, and performance, the duo has been carving out a space for fearless expression and high-energy club sounds.

From disrupting the dancefloor with their track ‘Disruption’ to curating a label that champions inclusivity and freedom, the recently married duo continues to build Plump Records into more than just a label—it’s a movement. ‘Nobody Funk With Us’ is their latest manifesto, proving that their sound and vision are as bold as ever.

Stream ‘Nobody Funk With Us’ now on Data Transmission and get ready for the full release on 14th February 2025 via Plump Records.

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The voice of iconic house records for over a decade while also serving up a never-ending run of full-bodied production hits via labels such as Crosstown Rebels, Cuttin’ Headz or Hot Creations, it is safe to say that DJ, producer, vocalist and label boss Kevin Knapp has grown to become one of the most loved talents within the genre.

Co-founder of Plump Records alongside partner-in-crime and partner-in-life Hutchtastic, the Oakland- based talent is at the helm of a unique project pushing and supporting the underrepresented and marginalised voices within the scene, with the body, queer and sex-positive label welcoming Longstocking, Baby Weight, Demuir, Mason Maynard and more. Returning to the label following fresh heat on DIRTYBIRD alongside Andreas Henneberg, he steps out solo this time around with a heavyweight trio of tracks for the dancefloor across his ‘Rockstar’ EP.

The title cut is a helter-skelter ride through warping vocals, spiralling synths and twisting electronics above boisterous basslines for a lively, upfront effort. Next, ‘Feel The Real’ is another production loaded with energy, with the surging bass patterns operating like a tightly coiled spring that builds tension and suspense, before loading into a skipping snaking groove. Closing the show is the playful and groovy ‘Nonchalance’ – balancing bright melodies with heavy-hitting, sharp percussion to round things out with authority.

Kevin Knapp ‘Rockstar’ drops via Plump Records on 1st September 2023.

We premiere the lead track ‘Rockstar’ on Data Transmission, check it out here and grab it on Beatport.

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Baby Luck kicks off with the sleazy and bumping tech house of Play With Me, Beth Lydi’s Come And Get Me then layers up prickly off-grid percussion and metallic drums and fat bass, while Jon Lee & Tony H ‘s Ohhhhh That’s Right has a ducking and diving groove that oozes late night house funk.

KC Wray’s Congas is another muscular house cut with full flavour vocals and plenty of attitude. Kevin Knapp appears with Disco In The Cuts which flips the vibe thanks to its filter house vibes, loopy synths and disco tinged cosmic house beats. Nicole Fiallo then gets back to a pumping house sound with the chunky slaps of Let’s Go Out and Prince.L, Esven & Daladje’s Louise Thang gets more freaky with squelchy bass, late night synth sounds and a spaced out groove.

We premiere ‘Play With Me’ on Data Transmission, check it out below and grab it on Beatport.

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