FUGITIVE ARTIFACT — In Service To The Jack

Fugitive Artifact – In Service To The Jack opens the Star Creature SC1276 12-inch vinyl with a decisive step into the deep house and Chicago house terrain. The Atlanta-to-Brooklyn producer, known for a hands-on approach with the MPC, delivers a sharp twelve-inch exploration that extends the label’s current output. Issued on 23 October 2026, the record balances the label’s recent output with a forward-looking take on the genre’s classic swing. Within Star Creature’s 2026 catalogue, In Service To The Jack arrives alongside the same-day releases Manooz – Time 4 Houze! EP (SC1253) and A Vision Of Panorama – Sphere 7″ (SC7097). Earlier in the year the label issued Twilite Tone’s “Happiness / Feel It” (SC7094), Donnell Pitman & Wings Of Sunshine’s “Believe In Magic” (SC1254), Julian Reca & Ludviq’s “Alhelí” (SC1262), Spaced Out Krew & Ghostape’s “Together” (SC7092) and Serious A’s “Diagonal Wave & Songo Blu” (SC7090). Fugitive Artifact also contributed the 7-inch “Get Some Rest” (SC7096) to this roster, establishing a clear continuity in the artist’s output for the label. Side A opens with “11: In Service To Jack”, a track that pushes further into the outer reaches of deep house while retaining the timeless, windy-city jackin feel that defines the release. Its structure offers a spacious groove that invites seamless mixing into the next cut. “12: Get Some Rest” follows, maintaining the same atmospheric density while providing a slightly more relaxed tempo, making it a useful bridge for DJs transitioning between peak-time energy and a cooler vibe. “13: Directorial Debut” deepens the journey, introducing a subtle shift in mood that keeps the set moving without losing the record’s cohesive thread. The side closes with “14: Kick It Late Night”, a track that leans into a nocturnal ambience, offering a darker, more introspective tone suited for late-hour sets. Fugitive Artifact’s recent discography includes the “Gutterswank EP” on Fixed Rhythms (FRS037) and the earlier “Get Some Rest” 7-inch on Star Creature, both released in 2026. These releases demonstrate a consistent engagement with deep-house aesthetics and a penchant for nuanced, MPC-driven production, positioning the new 12-inch as a natural evolution of the artist’s current trajectory. In the broader context of Star Creature’s 2026 output, In Service To The Jack stands out as a synthesis of the label’s house-centric focus and Fugitive Artifact’s own exploratory production style. The record’s blend of deep house depth with Chicago-style jackin grooves reflects contemporary underground trends that favor both reverence for classic forms and forward-thinking sonic textures. For DJs, the EP offers four distinct yet interlinked cuts that can be deployed across a set’s arc—from the driving momentum of “In Service To Jack” to the late-night mood of “Kick It Late Night”. Collectors will appreciate the continuity with the label’s recent releases and the artist’s own catalogue, making the record a valuable addition to any deep-house or Chicago-house oriented collection. The release arrives as a 12-inch vinyl, matching the format of the label’s recent output and preserving the tactile experience that complements its analog-centric production approach. Fugitive Artifact – In Service To The Jack, Star Creature SC1276, 12-inch vinyl, four tracks. Tracklist: A1. Fugitive Artifact – 11: In Service To Jack A2. Fugitive Artifact – 12: Get Some Rest A3. Fugitive Artifact – 13: Directorial Debut A4. Fugitive Artifact – 14: Kick It Late Night