Review: lovetempo - But I Do (Extended 12", Crackazat, Daisybelle, From House To Disco Remixes)

You just might recall a time before there was 'Live Or Die By Love' by lovetempo.  A time when there was the single, 'But I Do' that was championed by Gilles Peterson.  Well, there's only one thing that could be better and that's an extended 12" version and here it is!

Gilles Peterson's over excited interviews with lovetempo in New York as he got obsessed with Level 42 "boyhood fan" slobbering comparisons was a bit OTT?  I don't think so as when his last single came out, I must admit I was a little hyped myself as lovetempo is Mattie Safer, who used to be in The Rapture and Poolside (see review HERE) but now Razor-N-Tape has got the cash out in the transfer window to go next level: 12" Extended version and remixes including a Crackazat remix.

At the time of writing Crackazat is riding high in the Traxsource Hype Chart and you'll recall he did a remix of 'Daylight' by Toribio featuring sister Sharin - see review HERE), so no surprise that he's got his various keyboards out to give the track a jazzy edge which has got the YATM office burstin' with excitement.

Not only that, London's Daisybelle proves she's more than just ordinary as she ups the tempo (an ups the love) to give the track more of a Thundercat vibe and then Brazilian duo, 'From House To Disco' (FHTD) finish off the set with a dubbed-up daydream spin.

This is a fantastic follow-up to the label's last EP release, Jkriv's return with a 4-tracker 'Intuition' (see review HERE) and I think it's safe to say, lovetempo's summer hit of last year is odds-on to be an even bigger summer hit of this year now!Gilles Peterson's over excited interviews with lovetempo in New York as he got obsessed with Level 42 "boyhood fan" slobbering comparisons was a bit OTT?  I don't think so as when his last single came out, I must admit I was a little hyped myself as lovetempo is Mattie Safer, who used to be in The Rapture and Poolside (see review HERE) but now Razor-N-Tape has got the cash out in the transfer window to go next level: 12" Extended version and remixes including a Crackazat remix.

At the time of writing Crackazat is riding high in the Traxsource Hype Chart and you'll recall he did a remix of 'Daylight' by Toribio featuring sister Sharin - see review HERE), so no surprise that he's got his various keyboards out to give the track a jazzy edge which has got the YATM office burstin' with excitement.

Not only that, London's Daisybelle proves she's more than just ordinary as she ups the tempo (an ups the love) to give the track more of an early Thundercat fast track vibe and then Brazilian duo, From House To Disco (or FHTD to their Mums) finish off the set with a dubbed-up daydream spin in the streets of NYC.

This is a fantastic follow-up to the label's last EP release, Jkriv's return with a 4-tracker 'Intuition' (see review HERE) and I think it's safe to say, lovetempo's summer hit of last year is odds-on to be an even bigger summer hit of this year now!

P.S. Gilles Peterson's interview with lovetempo on Lot Radio (in association with Worldwide FM) from NYC for the Winter Jazz Festival starts 12:00 and the whole show is worth a listen 

Link: GILLES PETERSON LIVE FROM NYC at The Lot Radio | WorldwideFM

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Artist: lovetempo
Title:  But I Do (Extended 12", Crackazat, Daisybelle, From House To Disco Remixes) 
Release date: 25th April, 2025
Label: Razor-N-Tape
Cat. No: RNT080 
Format: 12" Vinyl / Digital / Bandcamp