Tracklist:

A Quiet Storm

Stings

Charlene

Charlene (Jon Dixon Remix)

Berlin-based label Ascension on Wax continues its deep, jazz-inflected trajectory.

Hailing from Colombia and now based in Buenos Aires, DFRA (Diego Ruiz) brings a deeply musical approach shaped by formal studies in composition and a lifelong immersion in hip-hop, gospel, soul, and disco.

The title track, "Quiet Storm," opens the record with a deep, rolling groove elevated by exquisite saxophone work, setting an introspective yet dancefloor-ready tone. "Strings" follows with a dreamy atmosphere, rich piano textures, and a warm jazz undercurrent that highlights DFRA's compositional finesse. On "Charlene," soulful vocals intertwine with chord progressions reminiscent of early Motor City Drum Ensemble, delivering a nostalgic yet forward-looking house cut.

Completing the package, Jon Dixon reimagines "Charlene" through his Detroit lens. Stripping the track back and rebuilding it with deeper textures and signature keys, bridging jazz improvisation with machine-driven rhythm.