A record that leans fully into the label’s groove-first approach. It is a track built for movement. No filler, just rhythm doing the work it is supposed to do.
Hayes has been part of the UK house circuit for a while, steadily building a catalogue that sits between soulful house, disco edits and funk-driven club tools. Based in Fareham on the south coast, he has carved out a reputation for records that DJs can rely on. His productions are rooted in classic influences but shaped for modern systems, which is why they continue to pick up support from selectors who prioritise feel and flow over gimmicks.
That balance is what makes this release fit naturally on Disco Infiltrators. The label has always pushed a sound that connects disco’s musicality with house music’s functionality. Groove On Down sits right in that space. It does not try to reinvent anything. It just delivers exactly what a dancefloor needs at the right moment.
Rob Hayes is a UK DJ and producer known for his consistent output of soulful, disco-leaning house. His sound is shaped by classic house, funk and disco, with a clear focus on groove and musical warmth rather than heavy drops or aggressive production.
Across recent years, he has released on a range of respected underground and specialist house labels, building a catalogue that DJs trust in both warm-up and peak-time settings. His tracks tend to favour rolling basslines, tight drum programming and bright, familiar musical touches that nod to house music’s roots without sounding dated.
As a DJ, Hayes brings the same approach. His sets are built around flow and connection, keeping dancers locked in rather than chasing moments. That consistency has helped him build a solid reputation within the UK scene and beyond.
‘Groove On Down’ does exactly what the title suggests. From the first bars, it settles into a warm, rolling groove that feels easy but effective. The drums are clean and punchy, sitting tight against a bouncing bassline that carries the track from start to finish.
Disco-inspired elements bring the colour. Bright stabs, funky guitar licks and subtle vocal touches lift the energy without overcrowding the mix. Everything has space to breathe, which makes it easy to work into a set. It is the kind of track that DJs can layer, loop and blend without fighting the arrangement.
The strength of the record is its restraint. It builds and releases energy in the right places but never loses sight of the groove. That makes it perfect for those moments when the floor is already moving and you want to raise the temperature without breaking the flow.
‘Groove On Down’ is a natural fit for Disco Infiltrators. Classic house feeling, modern club weight, and a clear understanding of what works when the system is loud.