While on this new record he may declare that Deep Is Dead, the notion of Dubbyman turning his back on the smooth, immersive sound he has built up all these years is borderline laughable. Instead what we have is an update on his deep house standards, with a greater emphasis on instrumentation and an embrace of different tempos and grooves. Still, the languid jazzy atmosphere remains at the forefront of this album, whether it's Dubbyman flying solo or welcoming in likeminded souls such as Kuniyuki Takahashi or Allstar Motomusic. Take your pick anywhere on this stellar constellation, the mood is refined and rich with expression, just how deep house should be.

Owen Jay, Brian James, Patrick Luca (Saft | Pulp | Born), Tomi Chair, Life Recorder, Rai Scott (Inner Shift Music), Malcolm Moore (Altered Moods), Martin Haberland, Satore (Hizou Deep Rooted Music), Marcelo Tavares(Deep Space Podcast), Jorge Caiado / Conversion, Allstarr Motomusic (deepArtSounds), Akioki, Agnostic Rhythm, Brad P/Inner Shift/Common Dreams, DJP (Soul Print Recordings), Danijel Kevic