Rhoowax ‘Boogeyman’ EP lands on Hottrax with stripped-back house grooves

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Man with beard in shadowy light, gazing at the camera. Soft focus, gray background, moody atmosphere. — Rhoowax

We’re premiering ‘Uno Dos Tres’ from Rhoowax, taken from his ‘Boogeyman’ EP on Hottrax. Buy/Stream the full EP here: https://orcd.co/Hxt162

The track leans into a stripped-back approach, built around a tight groove that settles in early and holds its shape throughout. Rolling drums and a controlled low end provide the foundation, giving the record a steady sense of movement without forcing momentum.

There’s a clear focus on simplicity.

Rather than layering excessive elements, ‘Uno Dos Tres’ works through subtle variation. Small shifts in rhythm and texture keep things evolving, while the core groove remains intact. It’s a style that prioritises function, making the track easy to work into longer blends and deeper sections of a set.

You can hear the influence of classic house running through it. The structure and pacing nod towards earlier foundations of the genre, with a modern level of control in the production. It feels intentional, not nostalgic, using those references to support the groove rather than define it.

As part of his debut on Hottrax, the release highlights a sound that sits comfortably within the label’s direction. Known for club-focused records with a strong rhythmic core, the imprint provides a natural home for a track like this.

‘Uno Dos Tres’ captures that balance. Direct, groove-led and built with DJs in mind, it delivers a focused house cut designed for late-night dancefloors where consistency and flow take priority.