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Let’s Dance – fabric presents Floorplan (Fabric)

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by Ben Hogwood

What’s the story?

Father and daughter Robert and Lyric Hood – aka Floorplan – arrive on Fabric presents with a good deal of history already clocked up with the label.

Robert remembers it well in the press release. “When you walk into Room 2 you feel like you’re walking into a moment. Once the room pulls you in, a connection is formed between a DJ & the atmosphere in that room.  It’s purely organic.” His contribution to the Fabric mix series – Fabric 39 – was made back in 2008, but now he has a slightly different modus operandi.  “Of the handful of techno clubs that I’ve shared stories about with Lyric, fabric was usually the one I talked about most, especially that sound system, and the crowds were just crazy”, he says.

What’s the music like?

An energy rush. Wasting no time, Floorplan set about their mix with a mission of bringing spiritually infused techno to a higher plain, with suitably euphoric vocals. Their own single You’re A Shining Star is an early highpoint, while the rolling bass underpinning My Desire For You is brilliant.

The highs continue as keyboards lead us skywards, with excellent vocals on Dale Move’s Praise, then Floorplan’s own We Give Thee Honor and Only God.  Shiela’s In The Morning – via a Floorplan mix – works really well, while the closing Higher from Andrea Belli and Dave Roy Bland is a suitable plain on which to finish.

Floorplan keep the mix moving, quickly flitting from one track to the other with the minimum of fuss but with a really satisfying flow to the mix.

Does it all work?

It does. Thrills and spills, wrapped up with the minimum of fuss!

Is it recommended?

Very much so. Quickfire music at the house / techno interface, and with a generous helping hand from the spiritual side. The vocals give it a constant high throughout. Highly recommended!

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Published post no.2,748 – Sunday 14 December 2025

New music – Floorplan: The Master’s Plan (Classic Music Company)

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by Ben Hogwood

Robert and Lyric Hood announce the release of their fourth studio album The Master’s Plan, landing on Luke Solomon’s Classic Music Company imprint on Friday 21 June. Spanning 18 crafted house and techno tracks, Robert and Lyric playfully juxtapose the light and dark of their signature sound, navigating a spectrum of genres and styles on this highly anticipated body of work.

Robert recognises the uplifting qualities of their music, saying, “In these troubled times, we are grateful to be able to share our music with the world. Especially the dance community. We hope this album will uplift and invoke you to dance.” Meanwhile daughter Lyric comments, “I want people to feel inspired and empowered, but most of all to feel the love of God and his connection in every track. This album was made for the fans that love house music as much as we do.”

The album features Detroit trio Dames Brown, Eunice Hood (Earthtone) and Lowell Pye, while Honey Dijon appears on Fake & Unholy. Feel It is the final piece of the pre-release jigsaw, with a deep beat and typically strong riff typical of Floorplan’s best – not to mention the uplifting, gospel qualities that sit at the centre of their music.

Luke Solomon, Classic’s founder, says “The combination of wonderful people and wonderful music is always the absolute top for me. Floorplan are an unstoppable force that stay in their lane and deliver dancefloor music in a way that no one else can, but beyond that they are special human beings and I am beyond grateful to be able to call them Classic family.”

Published post no.2,194 – Thursday 30 May 2024

New music – Floorplan: What A Friend (Classic Music Company)

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by Ben Hogwood

Floorplan take another step along the road in their relationship with Classic with a powerful club track, What A Friend.

Previous releases on Luke Solomon’s label have been well received –  We Give Thee Honor has done particularly well on UK radio, while Like Dat was a strong club track. Robert and Lyric Hood have also been busy on stage, at Brunch Elektronik in Barcelona, The Warehouse Project in Manchester and Igloofest in Montreal.

What A Friend has the familiar chopped vocal samples with tough, four to the floor beats, deliverng a strong blend of tougher techno and gospel tinged woth euphoria. You can listen below:

Published post no.2,145 – Thursday 11 April 2024