John Silas – Water Sign

Description

Water Sign is the debut EP from producer and instrumentalist John Silas: a five-track suite that moves fluidly between peak-time dance and inward reflection. Deeply aligned with the open-eared ethos of NYCs Love Injection Records, the release channels house and jazz into an emotive personal chronicle shaped by movement, memory, and community.

At its thematic center is Boundaries, a dynamically arranged dance-floor meditation that begins with piano, 4/4 kick and restless hi-hats before blooming into radiant synth work reminiscent of classic disco auteur Patrick Adams. Midway, the track shiftselectric piano, whistles and percussion reframing the groove into what Silas calls hues of vulnerability. The result mirrors the arc of love, release and renewal.Cyber Dreams leans into lush escapism, buoyed by surging keys and impassioned flute from Domenica Fossati, while a remix from Detroit mainstay Patrice Scott (Sistrum Records) adds unmistakable Motor City weight. Foster Child nods to Silas hero, the late Paul Johnson with exuberant Chicago spirit, and Nasty delivers a concise workout featuring Marquinn Masons robust saxophone.

Water Sign reflects Silass trajectoryfrom a childhood steeped in Soul Train, coming of age with hip hop, to MPC craftsmanship, his Detroit musical family and present-day Brooklyninto a deeply personal record equally suited to discerning DJs and deep listeners.

Five track EP features four originals plus a remix by Patrice Scott (Detroit, Sistrum Records)
Mastered by Franois K, mixed by Dave Darlington (Bass Hit Studios)
Debut EP for Silas on the genre-spanning New York City label
Features contributions by flutist Domenica Fossati and saxophonist Marquinn Mason
Vinyl exclusive with delayed digital release

Tracklist

A1. Boundaries
A2. Cyber Dreams (Patrice Scott Remix)
A3. Nasty (feat. Marquinn Mason)
B1. Cyber Dreams (feat. Domenica Fossati)
B2. Foster Child