RITHMA — Five-ten

Rithma – Five-Ten is out on Marble, catalogue MRBL01, as a 12-inch vinyl that digs into deep house, Detroit, acid house and dub house terrain. The record delivers a straightforward, old-school deep house vibe that feels intentional and unpretentious, with two remixes that expand its groove. While Marble’s wider catalogue is not detailed here, the release follows Rithma’s own recent archival effort, the double-LP Retrospective (1998-2010) on MFN Recordings (MFNLP01, 2026), showing a continued interest in revisiting and recontextualising deep house roots. Side A opens with “Acid Queen”, a track whose title hints at a nod to classic acid motifs, setting a hypnotic, looping atmosphere that primes the listener for the title cut. “Five-Ten”, the second A-side, maintains the deep house pulse while weaving in a subtle Detroit-style swing, creating a bridge between the acid-tinged opener and the more expansive remixes on the flip side. The B-side begins with “Five-Ten (John Dimas Remix)”, where Dimas reinterprets the original’s groove with a slightly more driving rhythm, preserving the core deep house feel while adding a touch of club-ready urgency. The side closes with “Five-Ten (Pablodiscobar Remix)”, which leans into dub-house textures, offering a spacious, echo-laden reinterpretation that works as a cool-down after the previous intensity. Within Rithma’s current output, Five-Ten reinforces the artist’s dedication to deep, dancefloor-oriented productions, echoing the retrospective’s celebration of past sounds while presenting fresh material. In the broader context of Marble’s output, the record adds a solid entry that aligns with the label’s focus on house music that respects its lineage. For DJs, the record offers a versatile toolkit: “Acid Queen” can serve as a deep-house opener with an acid edge; the original “Five-Ten” works well as a mid-set anchor; John Dimas’s remix supplies a more energetic peak, and Pablodiscobar’s version provides a dub-heavy winding-down moment. Collectors will appreciate the clear sequencing and the presence of two distinct remixes that showcase different production approaches to the same source material. The release is pressed on 12-inch vinyl, matching the format expectations of deep-house enthusiasts who value analog warmth and tactile interaction. Rithma – Five-Ten, Marble MRBL01, 12-inch vinyl, four tracks. Tracklist: A1. Rithma – Acid Queen A2. Rithma – Five-Ten B1. Rithma – Five-Ten (John Dimas Remix) B2. Rithma – Five-Ten (Pablodiscobar Remix)