DJ Al Dente And Ben Cotto Blend Deep House Atmosphere And UK Garage Energy On ‘Now This (Oh Shit)’
- Undrtone Blog
- Jun 5
- 1 min read
DJ Al Dente returns with ‘Now This (Oh Shit)’, a deep and emotionally driven electronic release accompanied by a UK garage-infused remix from Ben Cotto.
The original version leans into late-night introspection through soft melodic textures, dreamy vocal work and subtle low-end movement. Built around a calm but steady groove, the track creates an immersive atmosphere focused more on emotional release and mood than direct peak-time intensity.
Rather than overcrowding the arrangement, DJ Al Dente keeps the production spacious and restrained throughout. Sultry melodic layers drift across the mix while warm bass movement and airy synth textures maintain a fluid sense of momentum underneath.
Ben Cotto’s remix takes those emotional foundations and shifts them into more rhythmically energised territory without losing the core atmosphere of the original. UK garage-inspired percussion, swung grooves and brighter rhythmic movement add a more dancefloor-focused energy while preserving the dreamy and reflective mood at the centre of the release.
One of the remix’s strongest elements comes through its vocal treatment and textured production detail. Soft high-toned vocal layers combine with subtle LFO effects and melodic sub-bass movement to create a more cosmic and immersive listening experience without pushing the track into excessive intensity.
The contrast between the two versions works naturally. Where the original focuses on introspective late-night emotion, the remix introduces a more uplifting rhythmic pulse while remaining connected to the same emotional core.
Together, both interpretations of ‘Now This (Oh Shit)’ showcase the balance between atmosphere, groove and emotional depth that continues driving modern melodic club music forward.
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