His ‘Splinter Foot Girl’ EP dropped in July on Space Hardware, and now there are some more serious UK funky and garage vibes stemming from Blacksmif‘s (a.k.a. Yemi Olagbaiye) latest ’23 Waist’ release. The three-track release is out now on PTN, and the Suffolk-based stalwarts provoke those toe-tapping, head-bopping movements you expect from the genre but with extra bite thanks to the classy array of percussion and synth work, particularly on the title track, not to mention the sample vocals from R&B goddess Ciara. ‘Swimming With Jack Lumbar’ brings the hypnotic synths to another level as it’s relentless throughout combining with the booming lowline to create that dancefloor appeal, yet maintaing the poolside appropriateness for those revelling in summer weather. Quality release and be sure to keep your eyes on the London DJ and producer whose first original work came astoundingly only a year ago.