Mehdi M Drops Minimal House EP ‘The Funky Mission’ on Faith Beat
The five-track record is a mix of headstrong house, techno and post-speed garage basslines all rolled into one funky mission.
Algerian-born, France-based DJ and producer Mehdi M debuts a minimal house EP titled The Funky Mission on Ryan Elliott’s record label, Faith Beat.
Drawing inspiration from warm analog sounds and machine-driven productions—a sound he demonstrated in the early stages of his career—Mehdi delivers an eclectic mix of headstrong house, techno, and post-speed garage bassline, all rolled into one funky mission.
“Faith Beat provided the perfect home for this EP, allowing me to push my sound even further while staying true to the sound that defines my approach,” Mehdi M tells SceneNoise. “There was a back-and-forth process that we went through for almost a year, fine-tuning every detail until it was exactly right.”
Despite the implications of the EP’s title, The Funky Mission doesn’t have a singular focus. Instead, each track skates through various electronic influences and shifting textures, demonstrating the breadth of Mehdi’s sonic toolkit. On the A-side, the titular track offers a refreshing, feel-good start that sets the tone for the record, kicking things off with a tight house groove backed by a solid drum pattern of punchy kicks and sharp snares. As we move to “Sunday Service,” the vibe shifts slightly, dabbling in a more atmospheric space where deep basslines rumble beneath a hypnotic rhythm without losing energy.
On the flip side, “Funky Version,” as the name suggests, brings a sense of playfulness with a bouncy bass, tight percussion, and breaks that fold into loops of minimal and tech-house funk. Meanwhile, “Tare Mode” stands out with a steady pulse that drives the track into full motion, accompanied by a somewhat sinister, low-slung electro rhythm that almost feels hypnotic in its repetition.
Mehdi M’s The Funky Mission vinyl record is now available for pre-order via KMA60 and for purchase at select record shops across Europe, including Sound Metaphors and Hardwax. The digital version will be released on all streaming platforms in the coming weeks.
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