VARIOUS — Teddy Bear's Honey 2

Various – Teddy Bear’s Honey 2 The new 12-inch from Teddy Bear (catalogue TDB002) arrives as the follow-up to the label’s earlier compilation Teddy Bear’s Honey (TDB001). Positioned in the minimal house and tech house spectrum, the record gathers a handful of producers under the Clock Poets banner, delivering a concise yet varied set of cuts that feel tailored for both the late-night groove and the early-morning peak. Teddy Bear’s catalogue has already shown a taste for collaborative, vocal-tinged deep house with its first release, and this second entry continues that thread while extending the palette. By pairing the same core team with different collaborators, the label crafts a subtle narrative of evolution across the two sides. Side A opens with “De Pronto Vocal Mix ft Monik De Salas”, a version that foregrounds the guest vocal, wrapping it in a restrained, rolling beat that sits comfortably in the minimal house groove. The mix balances the lyrical hook with a spacious low end, making it a useful tool for DJs looking to introduce a vocal element without overwhelming the floor. The second cut, “Arcade”, strips back the vocal focus entirely, presenting a more instrumental, tech-house-leaning rhythm. Its tighter percussive pattern and looping synth motif create a kinetic contrast to the opening track, allowing a smooth transition for a set that moves from vocal-driven moments to a more driving vibe. On the flip side, “Parsatik Jam” brings a collaborative energy between Clock Poets and Difid. The track leans into a deeper, dub-inspired groove, with a hypnotic repetition that encourages a gradual build of tension. Its structure is suited for extended mixing, giving the DJ room to layer additional percussive elements or effects. The final piece, the original “De Pronto”, revisits the core theme without the vocal overlay. This instrumental version strips the track to its rhythmic core, offering a darker, more stripped-back atmosphere that can serve as a closing statement or a bridge into a more intense portion of a set. Within the broader context of Teddy Bear’s output, Teddy Bear’s Honey 2 reinforces the label’s commitment to curating collaborative works that sit at the intersection of minimal house’s subtlety and tech house’s kinetic drive. The choice to feature multiple versions of “De Pronto” underscores a focus on reinterpretation, a practice that resonates with contemporary underground producers who often remix their own material to suit different dancefloor moods. For DJs, the record offers clear points of entry: the vocal mix for moments when a lyrical hook is needed, the instrumental “De Pronto” for deeper, more stripped back sections, and the “Arcade” and “Parsatik Jam” cuts for building momentum. Collectors will appreciate the continuity of the Clock Poets collective across the release, as well as the label’s consistent aesthetic that ties the two Teddy Bear compilations together. The record is pressed as a 12-inch vinyl, matching the format of its predecessor and maintaining the tactile experience prized by house enthusiasts. Various – Teddy Bear’s Honey 2, Teddy Bear, catalogue TDB002, 12-inch vinyl, four tracks. Tracklist: A1. Clock Poets, Erick Navas, Cesar Vinzent – De Pronto Vocal Mix ft Monik De Salas A2. Clock Poets, Veruh – Arcade B1. Clock Poets & Difid – Parsatik Jam B2. Clock Poets, Erick Navas, Cesar Vinzent – De Pronto (original)