[EDM.com] ESSE Reimagines "Block Rockin Beats" With Brooding, Modern Edge on Tchami's Confession

Sometimes, the loudest voices don’t need to say a word. ESSE is a name currently enshrouded in mystery, but their sound is unmistakable—there’s little need for an introduction when the music already speaks volumes.

At the center of the intrigue is ESSE's "Block Rockin Beats," a bold rework of The Chemical Brothers' seminal classic. With coiling analog synths, deep grooves and a throwback energy that feels both nostalgic and fresh, it’s an interpretation with a modern edge, honoring the track’s raw breakbeat energy while layering it with a deeper, more brooding intensity. Where the original exploded like a riot in the streets, ESSE's twist simmers with a controlled burn, tightening the groove and letting the synths stretch and coil with  mesmerizing touch.

While ESSE's next moves remain in secrecy, the project is emerging at a pivotal moment as Confession, the influential label helmed by Tchami, is celebrating 10 years of shaping the sound of modern house music. A decade of pushing boundaries, curating unforgettable parties and championing forward-thinking artists has cemented its legacy, making it the perfect home for the enigmatic ESSE. 

Listen to ESSE's "Block Rockin Beats" below.