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07:30:00

 


UK-hailing Matt Guy has spent the past two years honing a ‘90s-nostalgia-infused sound, attracting the attention of dance music tastemakers at home and beyond. With ‘Every Little Time’, his latest output on Armada Music, the DJ and producer solidifies his position as a front-runner in the global house scene.


Prompted by a deep-dive into ‘90s samples, Matt Guy’s fourth release on Armada Music offers the signature nostalgia the world of dance music has come to expect from the Nottingham-born DJ and producer. From the trademark square wave synth that outlines his artistic output to the luring build and vocal sampled from Poppers Presents Aura’s trance-leaning 1998 track of the same title, ‘Every Little Time’ has the euphoric profile to drive the contemporary house crowd into clubbing season with a profound “let’s get ravey!”
“In 2019, after seeing Marco Carola and Carl Cox in Ibiza doing a back-to-back set, I started digging through lots of ‘90s samples,” Matt Guy explained. “After spending hours and hours on YouTube, I stumbled upon ‘Every Little Time’. The vocal was an instant earworm, so I got in touch with Poppers Presents Aura, who were – luckily – excited by the idea of me cooking up some new ideas for the vocal and reworking the track. I love how old-school and ravey this track sounds, and I can’t wait for the world to have it.”
Off the back of garnering support from heavyweights including Solomun, Adam Beyer, CamelPhat, Gorgon City and many more, this track is already firmly on the wish lists of fans and DJs alike.



Dimitri Kechagias review:
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Matt Guy follows his previous successful outing on Armada with his 132 BPM rave meets house hi-nrg anthem Every Little Time. He adopts analogue style chunky basslines, thumping drums and rumbling kicks while on top he adds the well known Ibiza associated organ riff. The classic vocal seems to work a treat and will bring memories to those who loved the original back in the days. The drop is full of ravey synthy hooks and analogue feel to it! The track is a sure winner as it will make the crowd dance and feel happy on the dancefloor and gym work out classes. #PureGold Love IT[/content]
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[item value="10"]You can’t get this memorable track out of your head[/item]
[item value="10"]It has potential to become an anthem or a classic[/item]
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22:15:00



On the 25th anniversary of his UK #1 hit single “You Don’t Know Me”, Armand Van Helden returns to FFRR with another summer anthem in the making: “I Won’t Stop”.

“I Won’t Stop” (out August 18th) is a return to the high energy, vocal-driven house sound that made Armand Van Helden a name synonymous with game-changing music that stands the test of time. Already securing staunch support from tastemakers including Danny Howard (BBC Radio 1), Gorgon City, Fisher, David Guetta and Barry Can’t Swim, it’s safe to say that “I Won’t Stop” is set to be a firm festival favourite this summer.


Armed with one of the season’s catchiest vocal hooks, “I Won’t Stop” is a throwback to the golden era of rave – a love letter sealed with a kiss of sirens and old school synths. Straddling the fine line between club weapon and crossover hit, “I Won’t Stop” is a timely reminder of the unique position Armand Van Helden has held within electronic music for over two decades.
“I’d been experimenting with American freestyle music and trying to tap into the sound for a long time, so this record is a mash up of American freestyle and old, big New York club music from 1993 - that’s what I was trying to spin with this track. It’s a song that is ridiculous and I want people to be lit up and live in the ridiculousness when they hear ‘I Won’t Stop’.” – Armand Van Helden
In 1999, “You Don’t Know Me” - Armand’s first outing on FFRR - secured the #1 spot on the UK singles chart and was a top 10 hit in France, Germany and Italy; the release’s overnight success has left a lasting impression on the scene, rightfully earning its spot as one of house music’s most iconic and timeless tracks. Along with that unmistakable NYC swagger and an ear for a chart crossover, subsequent #1s with Dizzee Rascal and a remix of Tori Amos’ “Professional Widow” helped secure Armand’s place as the undisputed king of the late 90s and early 00s.
“I’ve always felt that Armand Van Helden was synonymous with FFRR, thanks to records and remixes like “U Don’t Know Me” and “Sugar is Sweeter” which I played to death as a wannabe DJ back in the day. I’ve always been mindful to have a focus on the future with the full acknowledgment and appreciation of the past, so to welcome Armand back to the label after 25 years with an incredible brand-new record that feels utterly current but classic at the same time, is a dream come true.” – Andy Daniell – FFRR

It feels right, then, that Armand Van Helden should return to FFRR on the 25th anniversary of “You Don’t Know Me” to solidify his place at the top and share a statement with one clear and undeniable message to electronic music: “I Won’t Stop”.



FFRR was founded in 1986. The label has brought countless culturally important records across the dance music spectrum over the years including Orbital, Armand Van Helden, Salt ‘N’ Pepa, Lil Louis, Goldie to name but a few.

We continue to build on that heritage with new & exciting cutting-edge music. Since the beginning of 2020, FFRR has enjoyed success with Diplo & SIDEPIECE’s “On My Mind”, Alan Fitzpatrick vs Patrice Rushen’s “Haven’t You Heard” and Obskür’s “Bayside”. They have also welcomed artists such as Eats Everything, Sam Gellaitry and Sonny Fodera to the FFRR family.
Our mission is to release Music That Moves You.

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20:37:00

Dutch producer Vato Gonzalez delivers his brand-new track ‘Bump & Grind (Bassline Riddim)’ on Polydor Records.

Best known for his energetic stage performances and unique future, deep and bass house productions, Vato’s latest track serves as an embodiment of his signature house sound, with a deep and brooding bassline underpinned by the reggae tinged vocals of Scrufizzer. Carrying heavy looped chords, ‘Bump & Grind (Bassline Riddim’)’ acts as the vocal follow up to Vato’s instrumental Heldeep release ‘Bassline Riddim.’

Having previously collaborated with, or remixed, artists such as Major Lazer, Taio Cruz, DJ Fresh, Tyga, Skepta, and Wiley, ‘Bump & Grind (Bassline Riddim)’ sees the Dutch producer team up with  UK rapper Scrufizzer, a member of the production group Funkystepz, who gained support from the likes of Zane Lowe and BBC Radio 1 tastemaker Annie Mac. Famed for trademark "fizzy flow", Scrufizzer was labelled by BBC 1xtra's Nick Bright as “the fastest spitter in the UK” and has performed at many iconic festivals and venues, including Creamfields, SW4, and Ibiza Rocks.

With more than 2000 shows worldwide under his belt, Vato has sold out venues like New York’s Webster Hall, and performed at Bootshaus (Cologne), Privilege (Ibiza), Avalon (Los Angeles), and Ministry of Sound (London), as well as major festivals like Tomorrowland, flicking between his primetime mainstage sets and more underground club stages.

With tracks on various esteemed labels in recent years, including Armada Deep, Ultra Records,  Ministry  of  Sound,  Spinnin’  Records, Dim  Mak, and Mad Decent, Vato received high praise from the latter’s head honcho, American superstar Diplo, prior to launching a myriad of  releases on his own Dirty House label. Serving as a unique and dynamic blend of both artist’s sonic styles, ‘Bump & Grind (Bassline Riddim)’ is out now.



Dimitri Kechagias review:
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 [item value="10"]Beat and Rhythm[/item]
 [item value="10"]Basslines and Groove[/item]
 [item value="10"] Melody [/item]
 [item value="10"] Synths [/item]
 [item value="10"]Vocals and Lyrics[/item]
 [item value="10"]Breakdown[/item]
 [item value="10"]Climax  / Drop / Crescendo / Pay off moment[/item]
 [item value="10"]Intensity, Drive and Energy[/item]
 [item value="10"]Sound-design and Arrangement[/item]
 [item value="10"]Overall Atmosphere[/item]
 [item value="10"]Goosebumps / Shivers moments[/item]
 [item value="10"]Emotional affinity and heartfelt moments[/item]
 [item value="10"]Originality and Inventiveness[/item]
 [item value="10"]Dancefloor Efficiency / Festival Arenas Effectiveness[/item]
 [item value="10"]Radio Friendly[/item]
 [item value="10"]You can’t get this memorable track out of your head[/item]
 [item value="10"]It has potential to become an anthem or a classic[/item]
 [item value="10"]Vato Gonzalez feat. Scrufizzer - Bump & Grind (Bassline Riddim) [/item]
 [content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Vato Gonzalez is an underground hero in Netherlands with many releases offered for free to his fans. His track on major label feat. Scrufizzer is called Bump & Grind (Bassline Riddim) and it sounds the perfect contender to turn Vato into the next big mainstream Dutch house producer. Bump & Grind has awesome dark moody booty shaking bassline with UK garage flavour and great infectious rhythm and groove that you feel obliged to shake it big time. The vocal is feel good hip house with the right dose of urban flavour. Mike Mango does his magic and adds his midas touch with great trumpet riffs and more disco house infused basslines and rhythm to turn it into the next banger that rocks. #PureGold Love IT[/content]
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