Fresh from Heattraxx, “Don’t Change Who You Are” by Robert Owens, The Checkup, DJ Merci, Lee Wilson is a 3-track house release that hits the sweet spot. Gathering 2 artists from across the House spectrum, Don’t Change Who You Are showcases Heattraxx‘s curatorial range.
Don’t Change Who You Are on Heattraxx
Artists: Robert Owens, The Checkup, DJ Merci, Lee Wilson
Genre: House
Release Date: 2026-08-28
Label: Heattraxx
Catalog: HT045
Behind the House : Release Notes
The Checkup and DJ Merci are back on Heattraxx with a soulful two-track EP that blends their signature styles into a timeless slice of raw, jackin’ house. Driven by infectious grooves and standout vocal performances from Robert Owens and Lee Wilson, both cuts strike the perfect balance between dancefloor energy and soul.nnRounding out the release, Steve Robinson delivers a beautifully deep, garage-tinged, minimalist remix of It Ain’t Over, adding a fresh perspective while staying true to the spirit of the original.nnWe’re happy to share another release we’re truly proud of, and can’t wait for everyone to hear it.
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Tracks, BPM & Key
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Robert Owens, The Checkup, DJ Merci – Don’t Change Who You Are Extended Mix
House | 124 BPM | Eb Minor | 6:46
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Lee Wilson, The Checkup, DJ Merci – It Ain’t Over Extended Mix
House | 124 BPM | Bb Minor | 6:27
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Lee Wilson, The Checkup, DJ Merci – It Ain’t Over (Steve Robinson (UK) Remix) Steve Robinson (UK) Remix
House | 120 BPM | Bb Minor | 6:02
Harmonic Mixing in Eb minor & Bb minor – 120–124 BPM
Featured Artists – House from Heattraxx
DJ Merci is a French producer who has released 22 tracks since 2022 across deep house, tech house, and Afro house styles. The artist's releases appear on labels including Heattraxx, DOBRO, Feedasoul Records, and Lisztomania Records.
Lee Wilson is a New York-based house vocalist who ranked #4 on the Traxsource Top 100 Vocalist list in 2021. His releases span house, deep house, and afro house across labels including Local Talk, Glasgow Underground, and Category 1 Music.
Chicago house vocalist Robert Owens, born Robert James Owens in 1961, formed Fingers Inc. with Larry Heard in the mid-1980s and runs Musical Directions label. His deep house and tech house productions appear on Kling Klong, Open Bar Music, and Mother Recordings, spanning vocal house to organic downtempo across 86 releases since 2010.
The Checkup is Brussels-based producer Raphael Pujol, a French artist who relocated to Berlin. Since 2014, he delivers deep house and tech house across labels including Large Music, Snatch! Records, and Avotre, with recent explorations into afro house rhythms.
