Nearly a decade in the making, Catalyst marks Julion De'Angelo's long-awaited debut album, a bold statement of artistic vision and musical dedication. Across eight tracks, the album pairs driving rhythms with rich melodies, showcasing Julion's distinct approach to dance music. From the Beatdown house momentum of "The Tundra" and "Antheme" to the expansive jazz textures of "Karma" "Confused Ones," & a new mix of "Consciousness" (featuring Detroit keys virtuoso Ian Fink), each composition unfolds with intention, creating an immersive listening experience that feels both physical and deeply personal. Julion De'Angelo has crafted a polyrhythmic masterclass that celebrates life. Honoring Detroit's legacy while refusing to be confined by it, Catalyst embraces tradition as a foundation for innovation—bridging soulful experimentation, organic composition and contemporary dance music into a sound that is distinctly Julion's own.
Nearly a decade in the making, Catalyst marks Julion De'Angelo's long-awaited debut album, a bold statement of artistic vision and musical dedication. Across eight tracks, the album pairs driving rhythms with rich melodies, showcasing Julion's distinct approach to dance music. From the Beatdown house momentum of "The Tundra" and "Antheme" to the expansive jazz textures of "Karma" "Confused Ones," & a new mix of "Consciousness" (featuring Detroit keys virtuoso Ian Fink), each composition unfolds with intention, creating an immersive listening experience that feels both physical and deeply personal. Julion De'Angelo has crafted a polyrhythmic masterclass that celebrates life. Honoring Detroit's legacy while refusing to be confined by it, Catalyst embraces tradition as a foundation for innovation—bridging soulful experimentation, organic composition and contemporary dance music into a sound that is distinctly Julion's own.
A. Antheme
B1. Confused Ones
B2. Lessons 2308
C. The Tundra
D1. Karma
D2. realWon
Label: Maybee Hill Records
Cat. #: MBH 001002
Format: 2xLP
