New York DJ and producer Charles D has made his debut on Truesoul, Adam Beyer’s sister label to Drumcode, with a new single called ‘One Time For Your Mind.’ It’s a notable step for the producer, who has been a fixture on Drumcode proper for years — this marks his first appearance on the imprint.
The track pulls from a wider range of influences than his typical peak-time techno output. Rave, electro, hard house, and Hi-NRG all factor into the mix, making for something a little more playful and personality-driven than what Charles D is best known for.
Charles D spoke about the thinking behind it: “This record came from wanting to inject a bit more fun and personality into my sets. I’ve always lived in the peak-time techno world, but over the last year, I’ve been experimenting with bringing in some of the electro and tech house influences that I grew up with, while still keeping everything rooted in a sound that feels authentic to me.”
He also recalled the moment the track got its first real test: “I remember sending it to Adam and seeing him play it almost immediately at Elrow. Watching the crowd react was one of those moments where I knew the track was doing exactly what I hoped it would do.”
Truesoul has long served as Drumcode’s outlet for releases that sit slightly outside the label’s harder techno lane — a natural fit for a track like this one. Stream ‘One Time For Your Mind’ on SoundCloud below.
