TEMU — Is It All Over My Face? (7")

Temu – Is It All Over My Face? Tugboat Edits, catalogue TBE717.5, arrives as a 7-inch vinyl that re-imagines a Paradise Garage staple for the contemporary disco-and-Italo house scene. The record pairs a giddy, boogie-laden reinterpretation of LOOSE JOINTS' classic with a previously unreleased instrumental, offering DJs a two-sided toolkit for both vocal-driven peaks and stripped-back grooves. Within the Tugboat Edits roster, this release joins a busy week of output. On the same day the label issued Brian Ellis' “Sound Of Metal & Warp” (TBE723), while earlier in 2026 Kuato & Tim Tucker dropped “D.J.’s Delight” (TBE724) and Saucy Lady contributed “Why & Instrumental” (TBE725). The 2025 entries “Ease Out” (TBE722) and “Love Is The Drug” (TBE721) by Brian Ellis also sit nearby in the catalogue, framing Temu’s offering amid a line-up that favours tight, dancefloor-ready 7-inch cuts. Side A opens with “11: Is It All Over My Face?” – Temu’s take injects the original’s garage spirit with a buoyant, giddy boogie feel that leans into the record’s disco and Italo house roots. The arrangement builds momentum while keeping the groove tight enough for peak-time mixing. Flipping to the B-side, “12: Instrumental” strips away the vocal hook, leaving a lean, rhythm-focused version that invites producers and selectors to layer their own elements or use it as a bridge between tracks. For Temu, this record adds a fresh perspective to a well-known anthem, positioning the artist within the label’s ongoing dialogue between reverence for classic dancefloor moments and forward-looking reinterpretations. The pairing of vocal and instrumental cuts mirrors the label’s recent practice of offering both full and pared-down versions, a format that serves DJs seeking versatility. From a DJ’s standpoint, the A-side works as a high-energy opener or a climactic moment, its buoyant tempo fitting seamlessly into late-night disco sets. The instrumental B-side, with its stripped arrangement, is ideal for back-to-back mixing, allowing a smooth transition into deeper house or techno territories without losing the track’s inherent groove. The release is pressed on a standard 7-inch vinyl, matching the format of recent Tugboat Edits outings and preserving the tactile experience prized by collectors. Its compact size makes it a practical addition to any crate, while the dual-sided approach offers both vocal and instrumental options in a single record. Temu – Is It All Over My Face?, Tugboat Edits, catalogue TBE717.5, 7-inch vinyl, contains two tracks. Tracklist: A1. Temu – 11: Is It All Over My Face? A2. Temu – 12: Instrumental