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I really wanted to represent different styles and moods on this EP, from open air warm-up vibes to proper party, says Peggy Gou about her latest EP for Ninja Tune. The Seoul-born, Berlin-residing DJ producer offers three tracks on Once, and each cut is telling of the influences she s soaked up during the formative years of her career, from electro, African music, and early 90s house to techno. With 4 well received EPs, a slew of remixes, and some high profile mixes under her belt, Gou s rise through the ranks of electronic music was fast but never groundless, and Once is another indicator of why she s one of the most exciting names in the scene right now. It Make You Forget (Itgehane) stands out as chord stabs, pads and xylophone melodies glide over a super groovy rhythmic foundation, and Gou s effortless-yet-effective singing in her native Korean brings all the elements together. Hundred Times packs a little more punch (I m thinking this is the proper party joint), and Hanjan, which features spoken word-style Korean lyrics from Gou about drinking tequila and being sprawled on the bed, is a funky af closer. Shoes off!