TUNE OF THE DAY: LAURENCE GUY – ‘NOT CHECKERS’ FT. JEAN CARTER

Laurence Guy press shot, photographer credit: Borja Marting

Coming off the back of his widely acclaimed Justice & RIMON remix, Laurence Guy returns with a statement piece — ‘Not Checkers’ featuring rising LA artist Jean Carter. It's the kind of track that sneaks up on you with a casual cool, then hits with a quiet confidence. House meets hip-hop in a hazy, late-night dancefloor cut that feels effortlessly current and totally undeniable.

There’s a looseness to it — the product of a spontaneous studio moment, according to Guy, who dropped it mid-set at Corsica Studios only to watch the room erupt. That instant reaction says it all: ‘Not Checkers’ isn’t just smart, it moves.

Carter’s laid-back delivery floats over Guy’s tactile production — dusty drums, warm synth lines, and a groove that hums with understated swagger. It's a reminder that Laurence Guy isn't just making tracks — he’s curating moods. And with a hefty run of shows across the UK and Europe this summer, from The Distillery to Powderham Castle, expect this one to ripple far and wide.