“Mecca,” the title track off French artist Lucien‘s forthcoming EP for his own Ventura label, features a somewhat unconventional cross section of musical styles. Blending distinctly Middle Eastern elements within his rolling house number, the producer’s tune proves to be quite the unique undertaking, one that comes additionally bolstered by tasteful percussion. In its second half, “Mecca” dips into more galactic territory when Lucien introduces a sparkling arpeggio sequence that covers the low-swung club track with a heavenly blanket of sound.

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