There are many great things about dance music as a whole. It seems to bypass the trend factor whereby it will continue regardless as to whether or not ht receives mainstream attention, rather it exceeds it’s own trend. Yet it’s open mindedness has a way of being able to create so many byproducts that are able to stand on their own two feet as genres and movements. And then it has a way of recycling itself. Speaking of recycling, the new single from Zed Bias seems to do just that. Leading up to the release of his new album ‘Biasonic Hotsauce-Birth of the Nanocloud’ comes this double A side Fairplay/Phoneline.

Fairplay which features vocals from Jenna G (Shapeshifters, Chase and Status) is a Soul II Soul cover which Zed Bias considers to be one of his favourite songs. The original song comes from Soul II Soul’s first album ‘Club Classics Volume 1’. Dance music has a way of covering a previously soulful song and turning it into a great club track but one that you would actually want to listen to. Zed Bias’ Fairplay is the kind of track you’d expect on an old Twice as Nice compilation CD.

Phoneline featuring Rosco Trim on the other hand has a much more current sound  A soulful house song with a little UK funky infused, particularly in the intro adhering to typical UK funky drum patterns. The use of distorted synths works in collaboration with the strong drawl and harsh texture delivered by Rosco Trim. In contrast to Fairplay, Phoneline pays less attention to extensive lyrical content and moe on the vocals as a lead instrument.

Zed Bias’ most notable single was in 2000 with the 2-step garage anthem ‘Neighbourhood’. He was previously one half of the duo ‘Phuturistix and has worked under the alias of Maddslinky.