ISAAC CARTER, & BIYI — Turn Me Up EP

Isaac Carter & Biyi – Turn Me Up EP opens the Ochi release OCHI010 as a 12-inch vinyl that stakes a claim in the tech-house arena with four tightly crafted cuts. Issued on 13 November 2026, the record arrives on the label’s own imprint, continuing Carter’s habit of delivering dance-floor focused material that balances groove with subtle tension. Within Ochi’s short catalogue the Turn Me Up EP follows the Overdue EP (OCHI009) released earlier in 2026, marking a continued partnership between Carter and the label’s founder. The earlier Overdue EP already hinted at the collaborative chemistry that resurfaces here, while the label’s modest output this year underscores a focused aesthetic rather than a high-volume schedule. Side A opens with “Turn Me Up”, a track that immediately asserts a driving pulse appropriate for the peak of a set. Its title suggests an invitation to raise the energy, and the music delivers a steady rhythm that can serve as a bridge between deeper moments and more kinetic sections. The second cut, “Take U There”, follows in a similar vein, maintaining the momentum while introducing a slightly more melodic contour that hints at a journey beyond the floor’s core groove. Flipping to side B, “Before” offers a brief respite, its placement after two high-energy cuts creating a subtle shift in atmosphere. The track’s mood is more introspective, allowing a DJ to weave in a moment of breathing before the record’s final statement. “Coded” concludes the EP with a rhythmic pattern that feels both resolved and open, providing a clean exit or a launch point for subsequent tracks in a set. For Isaac Carter, Turn Me Up EP arrives after a productive 2026 that saw the release of the Last Call LP on Rhythm Section International (RS076LP) and the Disconnected EP on Fuse London (FUSE068). Those outings showcased his versatility across the tech-house spectrum, and the current EP reaffirms his signature style on his own imprint, reinforcing the continuity of his output this year. In the broader context of contemporary underground electronic music, the EP’s four tracks exemplify a refined approach to tech-house that favours precise sequencing and functional dance-floor design. While the genre often leans on repetitive structures, Carter and Biyi manage to keep each piece distinct enough to sustain interest across a DJ’s set, without straying from the core groove that defines the style. From a DJ’s perspective, the record offers immediate utility: “Turn Me Up” and “Take U There” are primed for peak-time slots, “Before” works as a transitional or mood-setting piece, and “Coded” can close a set or feed into a more melodic climax. Collectors will also appreciate the cohesive production and the fact that the EP consolidates the collaborative chemistry between Carter and Biyi, a partnership that has already yielded the earlier Overdue EP on the same label. The release is pressed as a standard 12-inch vinyl, matching the format of Carter’s recent outings and fitting comfortably into any crate of tech-house records. Its straightforward presentation aligns with the label’s focus on the music itself rather than on ancillary packaging. Isaac Carter & Biyi – Turn Me Up EP, Ochi, catalogue OCHI010, 12-inch vinyl, four tracks. Tracklist: A1. Isaac Carter & & Biyi – – Turn Me Up A2. Isaac Carter & & Biyi – – Take U There B1. Isaac Carter & & Biyi – – Before B2. Isaac Carter & & Biyi – – Coded