After years of establishing himself as one of the most exciting selectors in the UK underground, Yung Singh enters a new chapter with the launch of his own imprint, EKTA.
Meaning “unity” or “oneness” in Panjabi, the label represents Singh’s vision for a space where culture, tradition, and forward-thinking club music can exist without boundaries.
The first release from EKTA arrives in the form of “Bloom,” a three-track EP that introduces the sound and philosophy behind the label. Rather than being tied to a single genre or BPM, EKTA serves as a platform for experimentation, bringing together influences from Panjabi folk and classical music with his ground-rooted UK sound design.
The EP opens with “NUG46,” a track born from exploration rather than the pursuit of a traditional club record. Created during a road trip through Whangārei Heads, New Zealand, the track takes its name from the registration plate of the vehicle used during the journey. Singh incorporates field recordings from the surrounding environment alongside hypnotic tabla rhythms, and incorporating textures of Indian classical music.
Following the introduction of EKTA, Singh continued the rollout with “Situationz,” a high-energy cut built around what he calls the “Shinda Break,” a rhythmic Dhol pattern inspired by the legendary Sukshinder Shinda’s iconic song introductions. Named as a tribute to Shinda’s influence, the break celebrates a sound deeply recognised within Panjabi music while reimagining it within a modern club setting.
Closing out the EP is “Tabla Trouble,” a composition that further explores Singh’s relationship with traditional instrumentation. Through layered tabla rhythms, saturated strings, flutes, and vocals, the track highlights the artists ability to transform heritage sounds into something entirely new for the fans.
EKTA’s visual identity reflects the same connection between past and future.
Inspired by motifs ranging from the Indus Valley Civilisation to Phulkari (“flower work”) textiles, particularly pieces created by Singh’s mother and grandmother. The artwork reflects the cultural roots that shape the project.
The title “Bloom” represents both personal growth and the evolution of these traditions into a new creative space.
Yung Singh shares: “EKTA as a name really sums up what I love about music and arts in general: unity and oneness. I want the label to be a sonic universe where artists bring their inspirations into a modern club framework. It’s not just a Panjabi project, but a medium for cultural exchange.”
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