As much as it’s appreciated that Channel Tres has been paying his respects to those who’ve paved the way through the house and onto the dance floor, the Compton club-rap connoisseur in his own element shows us why the past, present, and future coexisting in rhythm and beat always makes for the most timelessly cool music to jam out to. For the genre-crossing enigma’s part, his new single, “Pop Pop”, times itself arrival perfectly here on this unofficial kickoff weekend to the summer season.

It’s got that characteristic Channel Tres charisma drip to it, between the acerbic, horny exclamation points he drops while swerving between lanes of disco-funk and soul training, produced by longtime creative collaborator Nick Sylvester, who drizzles some sizzling synth syrup all over the listen’s sweaty grooves. For those holding wedding invites in the months to come, you’re going to want to keep this one close-by to wash down the bland taste of any Bruno Mars you might encounter out there on the floor, especially in the after hours…

Channel Tres’ “Pop Pop” single is available now on ALTA Music Group.