JUNE JAZZIN, SCULPTURED MUSIC — Are You House? Sampler 2

June Jazzin & Sculptured Music – Are You House? Sampler 2 opens the Are You House? Records catalogue AYHR0071 as a 12-inch deep house showcase that unites three cuts with distinct rhythmic personalities. The sampler follows the label’s earlier releases, such as the “June Jazzin pres. Broken Flower” EP (AYHR0060) and the “Little Happy Faces EP” (AYHR0050), and arrives a year after the double-LP “Show Up” (AYHR0065). Its three-track format offers a compact yet varied glimpse of the label’s current house aesthetic. The record sits between the 2025 “Show Up” LP and the earlier “June Jazzin pres. Broken Flower” EP in the Are You House? discography, reinforcing the label’s commitment to deep, groove-centric productions. While the sampler is the latest entry, it continues the thread of extended, hypnotic arrangements that have defined recent releases on the imprint. Side A begins with “Iksasa” by June Jazzin. Clocking nine minutes, the track unfolds as a broken-beat journey that immerses the listener in a deep, looping groove. Its length provides DJs with ample room to develop tension before releasing it onto the floor, making it suitable for late-night sets where a gradual build is prized. Side B opens with “Driver Step On It”, also by June Jazzin. This cut pushes the energy forward with a driving house feel that locks into the rhythm, encouraging movement and sustaining momentum. Its more immediate pulse contrasts with the expansive “Iksasa”, offering a complementary tool for peak-time moments. The sampler closes with “Sing My Blues Dub” from Sculptured Music. At six minutes, the track delivers a rolling, deep house vibe layered with hypnotic rhythms and a soulful undercurrent. Positioned after the more propulsive “Driver Step On It”, it provides a smoother descent, ideal for winding down a set or bridging to more melodic selections. Within June Jazzin’s recent output, the sampler reflects the artist’s continued exploration of extended forms, as heard on the “Show Up” LP (AYHR0065) and the “Little Happy Faces EP” (AYHR0050). Sculptured Music, meanwhile, brings the sensibility of its own “Playhouse” double-LP (SR004) and “Sculptured Record Sampler Vol.3” (SR003) into a concise format, emphasizing a deep, dub-inflected approach. For collectors, the three-track 12-inch offers a succinct snapshot of the label’s current direction, while DJs will appreciate the varied tempos and lengths: a long, evolving opener, a tighter, dancefloor-ready middle, and a soulful closing dub. Each cut can be threaded into different parts of a set, from warm-up to peak, providing flexibility without sacrificing the cohesive house spirit that defines the release. The record is pressed on 12-inch vinyl, matching the format of previous Are You House? offerings and preserving the tactile experience valued by deep house enthusiasts. June Jazzin & Sculptured Music – Are You House? Sampler 2, Are You House? Records, catalogue AYHR0071, 12-inch vinyl, three tracks. Tracklist: A1. June Jazzin – Iksasa B1. June Jazzin – Driver Step On It B2. Sculptured Music – Sing my blues dub