Junoy Manalo drops lush minimal house groove with ‘Back In Love’

Manila's Junoy Manalo returns with a lush, laid-back groove in his latest single, ‘Back In Love’.

Written during a creative stint in New York, the track is a minimal house gem that leans on a smooth, two-chord foundation, allowing the bassline, percussion, and warm organ tones to shine effortlessly.

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In ‘Back In Love’, Junoy opts for groove over grand gestures, blending jazzy inflexions with classic house vibes to create a track that resonates with a mellow sophistication.

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The real star here, though, is the use of the serene vocal sample—a lift of Leela James’s soulful classic, ‘Music’, which Junoy weaves into the mix with subtle precision, elevating the track’s hypnotic eight-minute journey into a blissful, lounging masterclass.

His background in Manila’s funk and jazz scenes has clearly shaped his sound, infusing it with a rich, soulful warmth that gives his house production its own unique flair.

Purchase Junoy Manalo ‘Back In Love’ here.

Henry Cooper is a Writer at Mixmag Asia. Follow him on Instagram.

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