Mitch Dodge
House heavyweights OFFAIAH and Kyle Kinch join forces for the first time on ‘The Pressure’, a high-energy club weapon landing 31st October on ALL FIRE, alongside a lively refresh of the label’s branding.
Built for peak-time sets, ‘The Pressure’ delivers bottom-heavy frequencies, driving drums, and a bassline that hits deep. Tension builds around the classic, soul-stirring gospel vocals, made famous by Sounds Of Blackness, and OFFAIAH’s signature synth riff, captured in a single inspired take. The result is a late-night anthem that fuses underground grit with hands-in-the-air euphoria; a groove-driven record that moves both body and soul.
For OFFAIAH, the track captures his sweet spot. “It hits like a late-night warehouse rave where the bassline gets your chest thumping, but there’s this soaring gospel vocal pulling at your heartstrings,” he says. “It’s a battle cry wrapped in a groove, reminding you that when life turns up the heat, you’re not alone.”
On the flipside, Kyle Kinch brings his soulful disco roots into focus. “This sample’s been with me since childhood. It’s from my favourite film, First Kid. I’ve sung it all my life. When OFFAIAH jumped in, he turned it from a track into a spiritual experience.”
Their shared vision and Florida connection made collaboration inevitable. OFFAIAH adds: “We’ve hung out loads at each other’s shows and I’ve always loved Kyle’s raw groove. As soon as he sent over the idea, it blew up from there.”
‘The Pressure’ marks a defining moment for both artists. For OFFAIAH, it’s another step in his evolving sound, a fusion of classic house energy and underground bite. For Kyle Kinch, it continues his disco-inspired journey, bringing jazz, soul, and groove to the forefront.
‘The Pressure‘ is out now!