Review: Milton Jackson & Brian Kage - Fire Emoji EP (Freerange Records)

This could have been Milton Jackson goes to Detroit as he teams up with Brian Kage.

Kage is a veteran of DJ/Producer outta Michigan and label owner with releases on the We Play House Recordings, Planet E and loads more plus numerous remixes including Dez Andres, Oliver $ (on REKIDS) and Ryan Sadorus (as in, Ryan Sadorus' 'Hot In The D ft Simon Black on Beretta Music - see review HERE).

So there couldn't be a better match for Scotland's Milton Jackson (who 20 years ago was pioneering deep house with Shur-i-kan on Freerange with 'Special Powers'; a favourite of Gilles Peterson at the time) on this 4-track EP.

'Fire Emoji' is trippy Parrish whilst 'The Sunsetters' is ready for the beach and the sunscreen with a big synth from HazMat and golden strings.

Talking of summer, don't forget 'Summer Heatwave' by The Disco Express guys and there's more UKG influences in 'Wanna C U' and the jazzy favourite via Jon Dixion's piano work.

If you know your Detroit with Amp Fiddler from your Dwele, Jeff Mills form your Carl Craig or your Moodyman from Theo Parrish

BUY LINK:  Fire Emoji EP | Milton Jackson & Brian Kage | Milton Jackson

Artist: Milton Jackson & Brian Kage

Title:  Fire Emoji

Release date: 23rd May, 2025

Label : Freerange Records

Catalog Number : FR306

Format: Vinyl /  Digital / Bandcamp