RQZ — Street Fighter EP

Rqz – Street Fighter EP arrives on Memoria Recordings as catalogue MEM065, a 12-inch vinyl that stakes a clear claim in the tech-house arena. Issued on 15 January 2027, the record’s vinyl-only format underlines the label’s commitment to analog dancefloor culture, while the four-track EP offers a compact yet potent journey through pulsing grooves and rhythmic tension. Within Memoria Recordings’s recent output, Street Fighter EP follows a series of releases that have cemented the label’s reputation for forward-thinking club music. Earlier in 2026 the imprint delivered Brizman’s Detroit Awareness EP (MEM064) and G.rush’s Spectra EP (MEM063), both of which explored deep, synth-driven textures. The label’s catalogue also includes the dub-inflected Celestial Dub EP (MEM059) by Lumieux & Alexis Cabrera from 2025 and the atmospheric Angel’s Whisper EP (MEM058) by S.o.n from 2024. Positioned after these, MEM065 continues the label’s trajectory of delivering tightly crafted, dancefloor-ready material. Side A opens with “Understand”, a track that immediately establishes a hypnotic pulse, setting a mood that is both introspective and kinetic. Its placement primes the listener for the title cut, “Street Fighter”, which builds on the opening’s momentum with a slightly more aggressive groove, offering a subtle shift in energy that keeps the set moving forward. On the flip side, “Daytona Beach” provides a breezier contrast, its laid-back rhythm evoking the feel of a sun-lit shoreline while retaining the driving undercurrent characteristic of the EP’s tech-house core. The record closes with “Tournament”, a final statement that ties together the preceding moods, delivering a resolute beat that lends itself to late-night peak-time moments. For Rqz, Street Fighter EP follows two earlier vinyl outings: Jungle Julia EP on Latch Records (LTH005, 2025) and the Time is Now EP (NTFO Remix) on Dreams Come True (DCT002, 2025). Those releases showcased the artist’s penchant for merging gritty percussive patterns with melodic fragments, a sensibility that resurfaces here in a more streamlined form. While the earlier EPs explored broader sonic palettes, this Memoria release hones in on a focused, club-oriented aesthetic that aligns with the label’s recent direction. In the broader context of underground electronic music, the EP arrives at a moment when tech-house continues to dominate club programming worldwide. By delivering a concise set of four tracks that balance tension and release, Rqz contributes a fresh perspective that complements both the label’s recent output and the genre’s evolving soundscape. The record’s sequencing—two tracks per side—offers DJs a ready-made structure for mixing, with each side presenting a distinct yet complementary vibe. From a DJ’s standpoint, the EP’s four tracks are ideal for constructing mini-sets or for inserting into longer mixes. “Understand” and “Street Fighter” on side A provide a solid foundation for early-set building, while “Daytona Beach” and “Tournament” on side B can be deployed to sustain momentum or to signal a transition into a peak-time climax. The vinyl-only format ensures a tactile experience that many collectors and DJs prize, and the 12-inch size guarantees ample groove space for optimal playback fidelity. The release is pressed as a 12-inch vinyl, adhering to the format specified by the label. No additional embellishments such as colour or heavyweight pressing are noted, keeping the focus squarely on the music and its analog presentation. Rqz – Street Fighter EP, Memoria Recordings, catalogue MEM065, 12-inch vinyl, four tracks. Tracklist: A1. Rqz – Understand A2. Rqz – Street Fighter B1. Rqz – Daytona Beach B2. Rqz – Tournament