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Detroit duo Floorplan continue to operate from a place of purpose, grounding their selections and productions in message, memory, and lived experience. Their work has long bridged house and techno through a shared spiritual language, shaped by Robert Hood’s legacy and Lyric Hood’s presence as an equal creative voice. That foundation remains central as they prepare to release fabric presents Floorplan via fabric Records on Friday, November 28.
The mix marks a full-circle moment for Robert Hood, whose history with the London club spans more than two decades, while also presenting Floorplan as a forward-facing project built around intention rather than trend alignment. Alongside the mix, two exclusive tracks extend that vision, including “You’re A Shining Star” and the closing cut “Only God,” both rooted in uplift and communal energy.
In this interview, Floorplan reflect on emotional connection, track selection, and how faith and family continue to guide their decisions behind the decks. The conversation moves through personal loss, resistance to trend pressure, and the role of timeless records in shaping moments on the floor, offering insight into how meaning and groove remain inseparable in their approach.
fabric presents Floorplan is out now on fabric Records. Digital / CD / Vinyl HERE.
Interview With Floorplan
When you’re digging, what makes a track stick with you emotionally—beyond whether it’s hot right now?
A track that sticks with us emotionally right now is our track ‘The Plan’, because it features Earthtone (Eunice Thompson-Hood). She was my wife and Lyric’s mother, who sadly passed away a few months ago, so this track is very emotional for us. But the message remains hopeful. It’s a testament to the idea that even when ‘the plan’ changes in ways we never expected, the love and the music stay behind to light the way.
Have you ever played something totally out of step with current trends—just because it felt right?
Absolutely! We don’t pay attention to trends, we only play what feels right for our sets.
When I (Robert) started to play the Floorplan track ‘We Magnify His Name’ in my solo techno sets this is a track that wouldn’t usually fit my techno sets, but it felt organically right in a moment when the crowd needed to breathe. It’s a pivot into something more human and soulful. The same with ‘Never Grow Old’.
Do you think DJs feel more pressure now to stay current than they did 10 years ago?
The pressure has definitely intensified. Between social media and the sheer volume of new music, it can be challenging to keep up with that new energy. However, what helps us navigate that is staying rooted in God. We don’t feel the need to chase every trend because we have faith in our own evolution. We know that as long as we stay connected to our source, we will grow and reach the people we are meant to reach. That foundation is the key to getting through the pressure—it turns a race into a journey.
How do you personally filter out hype from real emotional connection when you’re listening to new music?
We are very intentional in how we choose new music for our sets. Hype is often about what is happening right now, but we look for music that fits our message. If it doesn’t add something to the narrative we are telling, it feels hollow . But it is also about the groove, whether or not it flows with the story we are trying to create. Hype fades by the time the lights come on, but a real emotional connection stays with people long after the set is over.
What’s a track you love that most people might not “get”- and why do you keep it close anyway?
That would be one of our own tracks on the Masters Plan album, a track titled ‘Fake & Unholy’ which features Honey Dijon. It’s definitely a slept-on banger, with a powerful message that we would like everyone to hear.
Has there ever been a moment where a timeless track landed harder than the newest release?
Yes, for me (Robert), it’s again ‘We Magnify His Name’.
Do you ever feel like resisting trends is its own form of creative identity?
There is a certain creative freedom in not chasing the ‘sound of the moment.’ When you stop trying to catch up to a trend, you actually have the potential to lead from within. Every artist has their own unique identity, and we fully embrace ours. We pay some level of attention to the shift in trends, but trends come and go, a genuine connection with people lasts much longer. We prioritize authenticity.
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