VARIOUS — Bnd Projects Vol 6

Various Artists – BND Projects Vol. 6 is the sixth instalment in the respected BND Projects series on Body 'N Deep, curated by New York house veteran Jovonn. Released in 2026 as a four-track 12-inch vinyl record under catalogue number BND023, the compilation brings together Babz Presents, Mike Delgado, Dennis Quin and Lenny Fontana for a focused selection of deep house, New York house and classic garage-influenced club music. Built around strong house grooves, disco samples, colourful synthesizers, horn-led accents and soulful rhythmic detail, BND Projects Vol. 6 connects the classic New York house tradition with contemporary underground dancefloor production. The BND Projects series has long functioned as an important platform for Jovonn's Body 'N Deep label, bringing together established names and emerging producers rather than concentrating exclusively on the label founder's own productions. The sixth volume continues that concept with four tracks that share a common house foundation while coming from distinctly different producers and backgrounds. The result is a cohesive Various Artists 12-inch rather than a collection that feels stylistically disconnected. Opening the record is Babz Presents with “That Old Skool Jazz”, a track that immediately establishes the connection between New Jersey garage house and classic New York deep house. At 6:46, the longest track on the release, it has room to develop its groove gradually and allow its musical elements to breathe. Specialist retailers describe the track as a saxophone-driven fusion of New Jersey garage house and classic NYC deep house, making the title particularly appropriate: the emphasis is on the relationship between jazz-inflected instrumentation and a firmly functional house rhythm. The saxophone element gives “That Old Skool Jazz” a warm and organic quality, while the underlying groove keeps the track firmly rooted in the dancefloor. Rather than relying on a heavy or aggressive arrangement, the track works through the combination of rhythmic consistency and melodic colour. It is an effective opening cut for a DJ set, particularly when the aim is to introduce a more soulful and musical direction without leaving the house framework. A2 moves into Mike Delgado's “Disco Maze”, one of the most recognisable names on the record for listeners familiar with the history of New York house. Delgado has deep connections to the early Masters At Work scene, and his contribution to BND Projects Vol. 6 reflects that lineage without functioning as a simple retro exercise. The track combines a substantial house beat with hypnotic strings, disco sampling and colourful synthesizer elements, creating a groove that feels simultaneously classic and contemporary. “Disco Maze” is particularly effective in the way its musical layers reinforce the rhythm. The disco-derived material supplies movement and atmosphere, while the house beat provides the central framework. The hypnotic string elements add another dimension, allowing the track to develop without depending on dramatic breakdowns or excessive arrangement changes. It is a strong example of the kind of deep, sample-conscious New York house that has remained relevant across several generations of club music. The B-side begins with Dennis Quin's “Silent Musician”, a track that shifts the focus towards a thicker, more physical groove. Quin, an Amsterdam-based house producer, brings a different perspective to the compilation while remaining firmly within the stylistic territory established by Body 'N Deep. Descriptions of the track highlight its bouncy rhythmic character, tight scratches and snippets of spoken word, giving it a more pronounced DJ-tool quality than the tracks on the A-side. The scratches are an important detail because they add a tactile, performance-oriented element to the production. Combined with the spoken-word fragments, they help “Silent Musician” occupy the space between classic deep house and a more energetic club-oriented interpretation of the genre. The groove remains central, but the additional rhythmic details give DJs more material to work with during a mix. It is the kind of track that can add momentum to a house set without forcing the music into a harder or more commercial direction. Closing the record is Lenny Fontana with “Tap Dance”. Fontana is another established New York house figure, and his contribution provides a natural conclusion to the compilation. “Tap Dance” has been described as a loose-limbed house workout built around relaxed disco sampling, giving the B-side a lighter and more fluid finish. Its groove-oriented approach complements the more muscular character of “Silent Musician” while returning to the disco and soul references that run throughout the record. The four tracks therefore form a surprisingly coherent sequence. “That Old Skool Jazz” introduces the release through saxophone-led New Jersey garage and deep house influences; “Disco Maze” deepens the connection to New York house and disco sampling; “Silent Musician” adds a heavier rhythmic presence through scratches and spoken-word details; and “Tap Dance” closes with relaxed disco-inflected house. Across the full 12-inch, the emphasis remains on groove, musicality and DJ functionality. BND Projects Vol. 6 is also significant within the wider Body 'N Deep catalogue. The label was founded and is run by Jovonn, a Brooklyn-born producer, keyboard player, songwriter and long-standing figure in New York house music. Body 'N Deep has released Jovonn's own productions alongside material from artists including St. David, Maxjax, Demuir, Atjazz, DJ Spinna, Eddie Leader and others. The BND Projects series has become one of the label's recurring compilation formats, with previous volumes connecting different generations and regional strands of underground house music. The progression of the series is particularly notable. Earlier BND Project releases established the format with combinations of deep house, soulful house and garage-oriented productions, while later editions continued to bring together respected international producers. BND Projects Vol. 6 follows the same philosophy while putting a particularly strong emphasis on the New York and New Jersey house tradition. The presence of Mike Delgado and Lenny Fontana alongside Babz Presents and Amsterdam's Dennis Quin gives the record both historical depth and contemporary relevance. For DJs, BND Projects Vol. 6 is a versatile four-track 12-inch suited to deep house, garage house, soulful house and classic New York house sets. The tracks occupy complementary territory rather than competing for the same position in a mix, making the record useful across different stages of a club session. The combination of disco samples, horn sections, strings, synthesizers, scratches and spoken-word elements also gives the record enough musical detail to remain interesting when played as part of a longer DJ sequence. For collectors, BND023 represents another chapter in the continuing Body 'N Deep catalogue and the development of the BND Projects series. It is a concise snapshot of a house aesthetic that values groove and musical craftsmanship over short-lived trends. With four carefully selected productions and the curatorial hand of Jovonn behind the project, Various Artists – BND Projects Vol. 6 is a strong addition to the 12-inch vinyl format and a natural choice for anyone following deep house, New York house, garage house and disco-influenced underground dance music.