Smokescreen

On “Smokescreen,” Simula steps away from his usual bruising sound for a smoother, rolling vocal D&B cut. A classic two-step break and ultra-low subs set the pace, while Javeon’s rich vocal and eerie, horror-film organ touches give the tune its tension.

The link-up brings Javeon’s soulful delivery to Simula’s return to Critical Music, balancing a more restrained groove with the producer’s dark edge.