The sonic metamorphosis towards classic house
The contemporary electronic music landscape demands constant reinvention, a principle that Berlin-based DJ and producer Sam Shure has deeply internalized. In a recent interview granted this week, the artist delved into his current musical transition, subtly moving away from the purely melodic narratives that defined his early years to fully embrace the roots of classic house and Detroit influences. This paradigm shift coincides with his debut on the prestigious record label Rekids, led by Radio Slave, through the release of his new studio work: the EP 'Belinda'. For Shure, joining this catalog represents a milestone, given the deep respect he has held for Rekids releases since his beginnings in the German capital.
Panorama Bar and the epiphany on the dance floor
The creative spark that ignited this new stylistic direction took place on the legendary Panorama Bar dance floor in Berlin. During the interview, Shure recounted how a set by the legendary project Floorplan acted as a transformative catalyst in his vision of club music. Added to the master sessions of institutional figures like Âme and Laurent Garnier at the same venue, these immersive experiences led him to reevaluate his approach in the studio. The result is a prioritization of raw energy, syncopated rhythms, and functional groove, elements that allow for maintaining tension on the floor without sacrificing emotional depth.
Separating my club productions from my more narrative music has become an important part of my artistic journey.
— Sam Shure
Egyptian-German heritage and academic rigor
Despite this immersion in pure house rhythms, Sam Shure's sonic identity remains deeply anchored in his cultural roots and his rigorous academic training. Son of the renowned Egyptian jazz musician Basem Darwisch, Shure discovered the piano at age four and grew up surrounded by oriental scales, traditional percussion like tablas, and the Arabic lute. During his youth, this constant exposure to complex jazz metrics and Middle Eastern music laid the foundations for his harmonic understanding. Today, this multicultural heritage allows him to inject an unmistakable organic warmth into the clinical precision of electronic sound design, masterfully fusing classic textures with digital avant-garde.
The architecture of the 'Belinda' EP and key collaborations
The release of 'Belinda', available since the beginning of July 2026, materializes this technical evolution. The EP consists of three tracks meticulously designed for the club ecosystem. The eponymous title track establishes a robust and organic rhythm, while the second track, 'String Theory', presents a direct collaboration with the Franco-Swiss producer Deer Jade. This track stands out for its stimulating strings and a constant rhythmic progression. Finally, the work closes with 'No Time To Play', a solo journey where Shure deploys sequences rich in synthesizers that progressively build pressure. This release adds to an exceptionally productive year for the producer, who has previously topped the charts with tracks like 'Qualified' alongside Fiona Kraft and 'Bring It Back' in collaboration with Bora Uzer for Tomorrowland's CORE Records label.
Technical perspective on the producer's maturity
Sam Shure's ability to dissect and separate his dance floor-oriented productions from his more introspective pieces denotes a remarkable professional maturity in the current electronic scene. Having released on platforms of the stature of Stil Vor Talent, TAU, Cercle Records, and Habitat, his foray into Rekids is not a simple label change, but a statement of intent. By integrating the rawness of classic house with the sophistication of modern synthesis, the Berlin producer not only pays homage to the genre's pioneers but also consolidates his own musical vocabulary, ensuring his relevance and institutional weight in the vanguard of international clubbing.
