Club South is growing rapidly and diversifying widely, inviting a generation of up-and-coming producers from the burgeoning Texas club scene to contribute to the label’s very first compilation.
Having laid the foundations of the imprint with the release of several EPs, singles and packs by founder Royo, followed by a series of mixes and a radio residency, the Southern label is now presenting the scene in which it gravitates.
Entitled Club South presents Pop Trunk, the release features no less than 18 tracks by 19 producers from the new wave of Texas club artists. Invited to join the party are: Amarji King, ANGIIE, Alexia Domini, Big Ace, Don Rey, goodfat, Hiram, Hustlecry, IDKRYAN, lil boi 13X, M1SSY, Nio Future, slwkng, Squincy Jones, LZRCAT, WQ, Youngbrown, and of course, Royo himself.
All of them are residents or regular performers at parties ranging from local clubs and bars to larger venues and sponsored events. They also host shows or have their residencies on local community radio stations like Ice House Radio. In short, this casting highlights the existence, consistency, diversity and continuity of a truly exciting local scene.
In terms of musical styles, the release shows the plurality of club aesthetics that make up the state of Houston: juke, footwork, chopped and screwed reminiscences, Baltimore club, garage and other experimentations including Brazilian funk or the ballroom universe.
In addition to showcasing a whole scene of artists, the compilation also (above all?) has a charitable purpose: all profits will be donated to the Kids’ Meals association, whose aim is to deliver free, holy meals to the neediest children in the Greater Houston area.
Club South presents Pop Trunk is out on Bandcamp and SoundCloud since June 27.
