London-based DJ and producer Laurence Guy has teamed up with British-Bengali electronic artist and rapper Surya Sen on his latest single “The Morning,” released via Future Classic. Showcasing a fresh dimension of Guy’s versatile sound, the track fuses driving beats with soulful vocals and Sen’s introspective rap delivery.
Speaking about the single, Laurence says “I first met Surya when we both played an East London pop up party for mutual friend Barry Can’t Swim and we hit it off immediately…I felt we had similar approaches to life, music, partying and not taking ourselves too seriously. I actually sent him a pack of like 10 tunes to see if anything hit and “The Morning” was the beat that stuck and he worked his magic. “Uptown like Westlife” is probably my favorite lyric of all time…big up Surya!”
The release arrives ahead of an unmissable headline show tomorrow at the iconic Corsica Studios in London, featuring performances from J Peacock, Armand, Maslow Unknown and Storm Mollisom. Laurence will then embark on a North American tour throughout February and March.
In recent months, Laurence Guy has further embedded himself in UK rave culture, consistently releasing tracks primed to dominate dancefloors. His latest single “You Might Be Closer Than You Think” was played out in sets from &ME, Diplo, Jamie Jones, Solomun, Claptone, Groove Armada, TEED, Joe Goddard, A-Trak and more, with Jamie xx offering support for the song “Hey Baby.” Amid a string of EPs, Guy has released two acclaimed albums; 2017’s blissful house LP Saw You For The First Time and 2023’s Living Like There’s No Tomorrow, But Killing Yourself In The Process, gracing labels including Studio Barnhus, Ninja Tune, Shall Not Fade and more, now signed to Future Classic.
Music’s power is in creating community, and this is the essence of Laurence Guy’s work. The producer’s motto is ‘music to make you feel feelings’: whether that’s comfort, nostalgia, bittersweetness or melancholy, he’s triggering emotions in the listener. His sound has an unmistakable warmth while being squarely aimed at the dancefloor: samples fit into sprawling keys, and dusty drums thud under lush chords. Then there’s the upbeat euphoria, which Guy’s productions are increasingly embracing as he enters a new phase of his career.
Are you vibing with Laurence Guy’s “The Morning”?
