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Cheque
Electronic · 2021

Cheque

Don Diablo

High-gloss future house featuring metallic synth plucks and a driving, club-ready pulse. A polished anthem for neon-lit nights and high-stakes energy.

October 15, 2021 · HEXAGON (3)

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Cheque is a masterclass in high-fidelity electronic production, radiating an aura of digital luxury and unwavering confidence. It sounds like the sonic equivalent of a chrome-finished supercar idling in a rain-slicked alleyway. The track is built around a signature Don Diablo lead: a metallic, percussive synth that feels both futuristic and tactile. This is music for the peak of the night, where the energy is focused, sharp, and slightly dangerous. It eschews the more melodic, pop-leaning tendencies of his earlier work for something more rhythmic and grounded in the club.

Moments Worth Listening For
the sudden silence before the drop where a dry, whispered vocal command cuts through the tension
the way the metallic lead synth modulates its filter becoming increasingly aggressive during the second build-up
the rhythmic interplay between the sub-bass and the sharp, percussive woodblock-style hits in the main groove
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Cheque sound next to the rest of Don Diablo's catalogue?

Spoken Word+2.9σ

The vocals lean far further into spoken word than the rest of the catalogue.

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