RADIO SLAVEFEAT., NEZ — Wait A Minute

Radio Slave feat. Nez – Wait A Minute opens the Rekids REKIDS207 12-inch vinyl with a collaboration that bridges the UK’s house pedigree and the Chicago-born rap-infused sensibility of Nez. The record arrives as the first single from Radio Slave’s forthcoming 2023 LP, delivering a hard-hitting, rap-driven house track that has already become a staple for a select group of DJs this summer. Within the Rekids catalogue, this release sits ahead of a series of 2026 entries such as Maceo Plex’s Monster EP (REKIDS296) and Fort Romeau’s Lovin’ U LP (REKIDS297), marking an early 2023 statement before the label’s later wave of techno and house outings. Its placement highlights Rekids’ continued commitment to cross-genre collaborations that fuse techno’s precision with hip-hop’s rhythmic swagger. Side A begins with the “Vocal mix”, a full-band version that foregrounds Nez’s rap verses over a propulsive house groove, creating a track that can command the main room while retaining enough space for mix-in transitions. The follow-up “Instrumental mix” strips back the vocal layer, leaving a tight rhythmic foundation that DJs can layer with acapellas or use as a bridge between more melodic cuts. On side B, Mark Broom contributes two reinterpretations: the “Non Stop remix” pushes the tempo forward, injecting a relentless, club-ready energy that suits peak-hour moments, while the “Return To The Rave remix” leans into a darker, more driving techno aesthetic, offering a contrasting mood for late-night sets. For Radio Slave, this collaboration continues a pattern of working with high-profile remixers and vocalists, while for Nez it follows the “Midnight Music” EP (2021) and his work with major hip-hop artists, demonstrating his ability to translate Chicago’s musical lineage into dancefloor-focused productions. The pairing of their distinct backgrounds yields a record that feels both immediate and adaptable across different set contexts. In the current underground landscape, “Wait A Minute” stands out as a bridge between house’s classic vocal tradition and the emerging trend of rap-laden club tracks. Its dual nature—accessible vocal hook paired with a robust instrumental—makes it a versatile tool for DJs seeking to navigate between peak energy and more nuanced moments. From a collector’s perspective, the 12-inch format preserves the analog warmth of the original production while offering the four distinct mixes that showcase the track’s flexibility. The inclusion of both vocal and instrumental versions, alongside two remixes from a label stalwart, provides ample material for crate digging and set-building, appealing to DJs who value depth and variation on a single disc. The record is pressed on 12-inch vinyl, catalogued as REKIDS207, and presents four tracks that span vocal, instrumental, and two Mark Broom reinterpretations, encapsulating a blend of hip-hop techno, afrobeat techno, beats techno and break-beat techno. Radio Slave feat. Nez – Wait A Minute, Rekids REKIDS207, 12-inch vinyl, four tracks. Tracklist: A1. Radio Slavefeat. & Nez – Vocal mix A2. Radio Slavefeat. & Nez – Instrumental mix B1. Radio Slavefeat. & Nez – Mark Broom Non Stop remix B2. Radio Slavefeat. & Nez – Mark Broom Return To The Rave remix