DINO LENNY — I'm Failing To Lie

Dino Lenny – I’m Failing To Lie opens the Crosstown Rebels CRM365 12-inch vinyl with a striking collaboration that places the Italian producer’s own vocal at the centre of a dramatic, string-laden arrangement. The track, presented here as the Sideral Remix, retains the original’s locked bassline and raw, dusty drums while expanding the atmosphere into a spacious, open-air groove that feels built for larger festival settings. This remix, by Sideral—now a regular on Mind Against’s HABITAT imprint—reinterprets the core elements with a sense of airy depth, offering DJs a versatile transition piece that can bridge deeper moments to peak-time energy. On the flip side, “Back 2 Back Affair” sees Lenny return to his own production voice, closing the EP with a hazed-out, underground club vibe. The track weaves machine-funk grooves with playful musical sensibilities, delivering a hypnotic rhythm that invites extended mixing and a gradual build of tension. Its mood complements the more expansive feel of the Sideral remix, giving the record a balanced narrative from open-air expansiveness to intimate, club-focused drive. Crosstown Rebels has been busy this year, with CRM360 through CRM363 arriving earlier in 2026, including releases from Jonathan Kaspar, Culoe De Song, and the Juno/Jamek Ortega collaboration “Deep Breath”. “I’m Failing To Lie” slots into this prolific run, continuing the label’s tradition of pairing emotive deep house with forward-thinking production, and reinforcing the long-standing partnership between Dino Lenny and the Lazarus-run imprint that dates back seven years. Within Dino Lenny’s own discography, the EP follows a productive 2026 that saw the “New York Motordrone EP” on his Fine Human imprint and a Rekids outing with “Piano Lessons At Eight”. Earlier, his 2025 “Not About The Volume” on Rekids showcased his knack for balancing volume-centric club tracks with nuanced melodic layers. The current release, with its vocal-centric focus and collaboration with Sideral, adds a new facet to Lenny’s output, highlighting his ability to blend storytelling vocals with deep-house foundations. For DJs, the record offers two distinct tools: the A-side remix works as a peak-time bridge, its spacious production allowing seamless integration after more driving tracks, while the B-side provides a darker, groove-oriented closer suitable for winding down a set or creating a late-night mood. Collectors will appreciate the concise two-track format that captures a moment of artistic exchange between two respected Italian producers, and the EP’s placement within a year of prolific releases on both Crosstown Rebels and Lenny’s own labels. The 12-inch vinyl presents the material in a format that respects the deep-house tradition of warm analog playback, delivering the full dynamic range of the dramatic strings and the textured drums that define the EP’s soundscape. Dino Lenny – I’m Failing To Lie, Crosstown Rebels, CRM365, 12-inch vinyl, 2 tracks. Tracklist: A1. Dino Lenny – I’m Failing to Lie (Sideral Remix) B1. Dino Lenny – Back 2 Back Affair