BELLA — Cafe Gelato EP Disc 3

Bella – Cafe Gelato EP Disc 3 opens the final chapter of Semi Delicious’ three-part VA series, catalogued as SEMID028C, on 12-inch vinyl. The release arrives on 16 November 2026 and continues the label’s bright, club-ready house aesthetic that has defined its 2026 output. With seventeen tracks spread across three discs, this EP caps a year-long celebration of the imprint’s expanding community. Semi Delicious frames Disc 3 alongside its siblings, Disc 1 (SEMID028A) and Disc 2 (SEMID028B), which dropped on the same day, completing the “Café Gelato” compilation. Earlier in the year the label issued the “Soft Landing EP” (SEMID027) and “R U Listening” (SEMID026), both of which helped cement the playful, dancefloor-focused sound that resurfaces here. The series sits after “No Given Time EP” (SEMID025, 2025) and “Half Fried EP” (SEMID024, 2025), marking a steady progression in the label’s catalogue. Side A begins with “Glued To The Hip” by Bella, a track that leans into the EP’s house foundation while offering a hook that feels both immediate and memorable. It hands the groove over to DJ Frank’s “Biting My Lips”, maintaining the forward momentum and reinforcing the record’s cohesive vibe. The side closes with Retromigration’s “Tag”, a cut that subtly shifts the mood, providing a brief pause before the record’s second side. Side B launches with Big Miz’s “Cargo Cult”, a piece that re-energises the set with a buoyant rhythm suited to peak-time moments. The following track, “The Noise” by Sisserou & Fernelly, sustains the energy while introducing a slightly darker texture, creating contrast within the side. SY’s “Beautiful Game” rounds out the disc, offering a melodic resolution that ties back to the playful spirit introduced at the start of the EP. For Bella, this appearance follows the “Note To Self EP” (BSC004) released earlier in 2026 on Big Saldo’s Chunkers, showing a continued engagement with house-centric releases across different imprints. The presence of familiar contributors such as Kamma, Regularfantasy, and the label’s own Demi Riquísimo situates the record within a broader network of artists shaping Semi Delicious’ sound. Within the current underground scene, the “Café Gelato” series functions as a snapshot of a label that balances established voices with fresh talent. Disc 3, by closing the collection, offers both a sense of culmination and a hint of future directions, echoing the label’s statement that the compilation is “big, colourful and built firmly for the dancefloor”. For DJs, the EP supplies three tracks that can be woven into a set at various points: “Glued To The Hip” works as an opening or transition, “Cargo Cult” delivers peak-time drive, and “Beautiful Game” serves as a melodic wind-down. Collectors will appreciate the continuity of the three-disc set and the way each cut contributes to the overall narrative of Semi Delicious’ 2026 output. The record is pressed on 12-inch vinyl, matching the format of its companion discs and the label’s recent releases. Its physical presentation aligns with the series’ cohesive visual identity, reinforcing the compilation’s unified aesthetic. Bella – Cafe Gelato EP Disc 3, Semi Delicious, catalog SEMID028C, 12-inch vinyl, 6 tracks, house, released 16 November 2026. Tracklist: A1. BELLA – Glued To The Hip A2. DJ Frank – Biting My Lips A3. Retromigration – Tag B1. Big Miz – Cargo Cult B2. Sisserou & Fernelly – The Noise B3. SY – Beautiful Game