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Expanding one’s horizon seems to be a common thread in the career paths of many artists, and the same can be said for broadcaster MistaJam. Having been one of the U.K. music scene’s foremost radio DJs for over a decade, he’s gone and dipped his toes in other waters by emerging with his very first single release ever, ‘Rotate’, released on Cedric Gervais’ Delecta imprint.
Made to have everyone in the crowd swirling across the dance floor, ‘Rotate’ is a fully fledged party starter in every sense of the word. Packed with iconic vocals, big bass and an array of infectious rhythms, this song is slated to push those fine club nights to the next level and serves as a testament to MistaJam’s broad-spectrum skill set as a DJ, producer and award-winning broadcaster.
Mistajam: “Production is a big part of my history, and it feels like it’s time for me to enter into unchartered territory. ‘Rotate’ feels like the right song from the numerous tracks that are sitting on my hard drive to launch my artist career with. I am over the moon with the fact that Cedric and the team at Delecta love it as much as I do. I’ve been testing it out in my sets over the summer and it’s worked for every dance floor I’ve tried it at. I hope it works for you as much as it has for me!”
MistaJam is the King of The Anthems and has been one of the BBC’s most-lauded personae since he joined BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra. Hosting BBC Radio 1’s Dance Anthems (Saturday 4-7 p.m.) and BBC Radio 1Xtra’s Drivetime show (Monday to Thursday 4-7 p.m.), he was named ‘Music Broadcaster Of The Year’ by the British Radio Academy and won the award for ‘Best Radio Show 2017’ at the Music Week. He is also the curator and owner of the JamPacked event brand, which hosts club shows and branded arenas (e.g. the branded arenas at Creamfields 2016, 2017 and 2018). He has already proven himself to be an extremely versatile individual, and this first foray into the realm of solo releases counts as instant verification.
Dimitri Kechagias review:
Beat and Rhythm10
Basslines and Groove10
Melody 10
Synths 10
Spoken Vocal samples10
Breakdown10
Climax / Drop / Crescendo / Pay off moment10
Intensity, Drive and Energy10
Sound-design and Arrangement10
Overall Atmosphere10
Goosebumps / Shivers moments10
Emotional affinity and heartfelt moments10
Originality and Inventiveness10
Dancefloor Efficiency / Festival Arenas Effectiveness10
You can’t get this memorable track out of your head10
It has potential to become an anthem or a classic10
MistaJam - Rotate10
Summary
MistaJam definitely will have an impact in the house scene with his super clever track Rotate. Here we get a very original funky sexy club track with tribal grooves, raw basslines, pumping drums and the most exciting trumpet riff along with melodramatic strings to drive the crowds insane. The drop includes cool electronic synthy melodies and the so cool spoken vocal sample to create havoc instantly on any dancefloor. It has definitely underground written all over it but can do wonders in the daytime radio too. Better Rotate than standing still on the dancefloor! #PureGold Love IT10.0
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