Dive back into the 90s with Emanuel Satie and DJ T’s hypnotic „The Feeling“ EP. Dial your mind to Ibiza ’98 and get transported into the deep and seemingly endless sets on the White Isle while the sun is slowly setting over the Mediterranean.
Title track „This Feeling“ is emblematic of the already reminiscent emotion experienced while something great is coming to an end, most prominently induced by the melancholic keys. Don’t be sad it’s ending - be grateful you’ve been a part.
„Shine“ continues in a similar fashion, but in its own way. The stacking of keys and arps in similar intonation but different octaves creates a beautiful kaleidoscope of sound.
And closing off the EP is „Something On My Mind“ that takes you on a journey into your own self. Close your eyes and drift apart.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Diynamic is the top label that loves big time the dancefloor and now the ultra nostalgic and full of balearic aesthetics EP by Emanuel Satie & DJ T. called The Feeling lands with 3 exceptional tracks that will attract your attention straight away and u will be addicted without second thoughts. The Feeling is packed with nice tribal grooves, pumping basslines, early 90's rave style synths and organic analog sounds and cool vocal samples. Shine with chunky grooves, electro inspired basslines, packed with awesome feel good synths and diva style wailing vocals. Something on My Mind has a magnificent melancholic tone perfect to close your DJ set while the sun is rising. So beautiful and mesmerizing with hypnotic tones and uplifting piano chords will be impossible not to feel deep inside these 3 mega tunes. #PureGold Love IT[/content]
Following their release ‘Doug McQuaid’ earlier this year, London producers My Friend return to Armada with 'Take You Higher’. Crafting an uplifting soundscape, the producers combine bouncy bass, alluring synths and soaring vocals, resulting in a certified club anthem that will light up dancefloors with its feel-good energy.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]My Friend after their wonderful releases on Anjunadeep/Anjunabeats return on Armada Music with their stunning Take You Higher. Energetic 131 BPM bouncy house with old skool narrative and nostalgic motifs that really makes you time travel instantly to another space and time. With its distinctive 90's infusion of wonky bumping basslines, pounding techy kicks, trancy synthy riffs and super diva style vocals, it will be impossible not to make stadium size festival crowds and smaller sweaty clubs to jump around and feel its underground attraction. #PureGold Love iT[/content]
The follow-up to ‘Bugz’ (feat. Rawfox), ‘Greyhound’ sees U.K. duo Dense & Pika drop a banger with a similar club-centric disposition. Driven by robust percussion and a melody that exudes catchiness in simplicity, this track is both bark and bite.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"] Dense & Pika are ready to unleash another instant club weapon of the highest order. With slightly techy bouncy basslines, thumping crunchy drums, punchy kicks and cool memorable rave style percussive synthy stabs Greyhound is a full stomping track that is hypnotic and upfront ready for summer club domination. It merges bass and tech house infusions with 90's retro touches in order to take out off the hat the instantly infectious jumping sound that will do serious business in this summer festivals mainstages. #PureGold Love IT [/content]
Dedicated to the light in Joris Delacroix's life, 'Lorena' expertly mirror this beautiful person's personality. Exuding fun, energy, passion, craziness and kindness all at once, this sonic ode makes every dance floor experience just a little more special.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]The upcoming and promising Joris Delacroix joins Armada with his 130BPM melodic house banger Lorena. The track has superb old school retro metallic raw basslines, pounding percussion, uplifting rave synthy keys, exotic vocal sample that will stuck in your head for days along with Middle East style chorus voices, big distorted synthy hooks and superb build up that will bring excitement and euphoria on any dancefloor. The track is playful, sunkissed and feel good and it seems that crosses genres and styles and gets even support from the A State of Trance radio show. It will do big things in the coming months. #PureGold Love IT[/content]
Debuting on Armada Music, Irish DJ and producer George Feely delivers a floor-thriller drenched in old-school allure. With anthemic chord stabs, high strings, distant vocal shouts and a lethal bass groove, 'Lalo's Theme Song' brings about the ultimate nighttime sensation.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]George Feely is a new name in my radar and I must say that I'm super impressed from his Armada debut called Lalo's Theme Song. The track adopts a full on retro house touch with cool early acid house breakbeat, strong old school bold beat that kicks hard along with classic hi-hats and early rave synthy keys along with those cool diva style vocal snippets that simply work to raise together the tension and come up with a track that sounds retro but still is very futuristic and dynamic. I can imagine techno and house DJs dropping Lalo's Theme Song and get crazy reactions loud enough to make the world a happier place. #PureGold Love IT [/content]
After last year's release of 'Kitchen Party' (with My Friend) on Armada Electronic Elements, Richie Blacker hits Armada Music with the thoroughly uplifting 'Wizards Of E'. Captained by inspiring chords, up-tempo beats and vocals drenched in nostalgia, this track marks yet another big cut from the Irish talent.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Richie Blacker manage slowly to make turn their heads in his music as he releases on top labels like Anjunabeats, Anjunadeep and Armada Music. His latest Armada offering called Wizards Of E starts with cool rave breaks part with classic diva vocal along with Ibiza infused feel good piano chords until to reach the magnificent breakdown and then the house beat and bumping bassline to come on board along with piano and rave infusions to make this journey uplifting euphoric and very nostalgic at the same time so maybe you can sense some tears in your eyes too. Futuristic retro at its best! #PureGold Love IT[/content]
Ahead of the release of his upcoming artist album ‘Endless’, out February 3, Thomas Marshall, aka Marsh, shares new single ‘Reminiscent’.
The upcoming album was initially inspired by the whirlwind, semi-nomadic lifestyle that comes from living life as a touring artist. It is therefore fitting that ‘Endless’ will see Tom embark on his largest tour to date, kicking off with 25 dates across North and South America in phase one alone.
Already tried and tested in some of Europe’s most iconic venues, such as Berlin’s Watergate and Amsterdam’s Paradiso, ‘Reminiscent’ is one of the most dancefloor-driven tracks from the album, and showcases the British-born producer’s passion for progressive melodies and infectious piano house.
"It's been a long time since I've heard a dance track with the Mauro Picotto style 'womp' bass so I thought I'd give it a go - It's such a fun, ravey sound! ‘Reminiscent’ also pulls inspiration from early Scooter tunes I grew up to.
There's lots of little surprises and throwbacks in the record. Ideas are introduced a little quicker than usual - it was the way people like Scooter did it back then. I think of tunes like ‘Endless Summer’ and ‘Posse’. My take is obviously 40bpm slower and has no H. P. Baxxter MCing about the most random things on top of the record - although I would definitely have been up for that… but you get the gist! The 303 acid line carries the tune into the breakdown and the Korg piano pretty much comes out of nowhere and is such a lovely moment when I play this tune in my sets." - Marsh
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Marsh is an artist that has so much to give and his new single Reminiscent makes us all very excited about his forthcoming album. Reminiscent is a wonderful tribute to all the music that has inspired him and influence him through the years. Magical ravey piano chords, superb chunky grooves and percussion, warm synths and strings and cool diva style vocal snippets turn this track into an irresistible infectious piece of music that brings back the trance and progressive house of the 90's in a futuristic delicious way. It's not about recycling, is about being influenced and coming out with something fresh and exciting! #PureGold Love IT [/content]
’Ride Away' is the titular single from Moon Boots’ upcoming album ‘Ride Away', out March 17 on independent label Anjunadeep. Out January 13, the single features longtime collaborator Steven Klavier. A multifaceted songwriter, producer and vocalist, Klavier paired up with Moon Boots on the effervescent 2019 single ’Tied Up’, and 2022’s ‘Come Back Around’ with Cherry Glazerr.
Effervescent and funky in true Moon Boots style, ‘Ride Away' follows last year’s ’Take Me To Your Body’ with Nic Hanson, ‘Hot Minute’ with Black Gatsby, and ‘Come Back Around’ with indie darling Cherry Glazerr. The singles have seen extensive support on KCRW and SiriusXM, with ‘Come Back Around' named ‘Coldest Record’ on BBC Radio 1.
The album ‘Ride Away’ follows in the footsteps of Moon Boots’s debut ‘First Landing’ (2017) and sophomore album ‘Bimini Road’ (2019). With an impressive catalogue atypical of the dance world, Dougherty’s third album represents both his tenacity and evolution as a producer and songwriter. The writing process was met with many difficult but rewarding experiences; creative bursts were balanced with instances of anxiety and self-doubt, yet Dougherty found the music writing process invigorating and cites his wife’s continual support and incoming firstborn daughter as encouraging him to move forward. Of course, more time in the studio allowed Dougherty to experiment with new creative processes (and mind-altering methods) over the course of the album’s formation:
“Creating my new album Ride Away helped keep me going through unsteady times and joyous times. This album is about love and connection and being there for each other. My intention is for people to feel free when they hear this album, to get recharged, to be stimulated by something they’ve never heard before.”
Featuring a swathe of colourful vocalists including the likes of Cherry Glazerr, Dope Earth Alien, and Nic Hanson, ‘Ride Away’ celebrates Dougherty’s longstanding affinity for collaboration, fun effervescent songwriting, and dance-focused production. Other international artists on the album include French singer Praa and Norwegian band Ora The Molecule, whilst longtime collaborators Ross Clark (St. Lucia) and Steven Klavier feature as writers and instrumentalists on the record, rounding out a global ensemble of incredible talent.
Having accrued well over 100 million streams on Spotify alone, and having been championed by the likes of Annie Mac, Diplo, Danny Howard, and The Blessed Madonna, Moon Boots has established himself as a trailblazer of R&B-infused dance music. Having released on legendary French house label French Express, and remixed the likes of Dua Lipa, Robyn, and Nile Rodgers, Dougherty’s production prowess is in high demand, whilst his eclectic DJ sets and live shows (including a full live band) have seen him tour the world, with recent headline shows sold out across North America and Australia, and a full live tour expected in 2023 to celebrate the release of Ride Away.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Moon Boots feat. Steven Klavier present their brilliant single Ride Away. Excellent composition with organic percussion, disco house and soulful infusions turn the recipe of this magical track into an explosive mix of retro and future sensibilities. Playful melodies with wonky basslines, chunky electro grooves, cool disco house synths, rock guitar riffs and most importantly the fantastic Steven vocals that win the listener straight away and give you a big wide smile in your boring face. It's the type of track that when it comes on the radio or club people simply wanna shake their hips and dance the night away! #PureGold Love IT [/content]
Something different from D.O.D, 'Set Me Free' expertly targets clubs and similar dance music environments. Flaunting a nostalgic '90s vibe and an infectious vocal hook amidst anthemic synth hits, chunky grooves and tenacious high strings, this track is just what the crowd needs to get lost in the music.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]D.O.D continues to build great reputation with another powerstorming anthem called Set Me Free. The track merges driving pumping basslines, tough tech house kicks, euphoric synthy riffs and very strong diva house vocal lines that work perfectly to re-imagine the Ibiza style anthems of the 90's but in the modern infectious way of 2023. It sounds definitely large and ready to please and tease many sweaty boys and girls on the dancefloor. Lets feel lost in the music with a track that sounds feel good to the very maximum! #PureGold Love IT[/content]
Ralpheus is an Antwerp based artist/dj/producer/clown
Tiger Records / Tomorrowland '10 '12 & 13 / Café d'Anvers / Forty Five / Winner Greatest Switch DJ-contest
A journey ... that's the best way to describe this man's dj-sets. He can take you from a walk in the park to a rollercoaster through heaven and hell before you even realize. Always obsessed with music, Ralf started to spin himself at the age of 18 and had long-time residencies at big clubs as Café d'Anvers and Nunu Club, where he had the honor to share the decks with a lot of big names from the scene. Three times already did this Belgian boy play at the best festival in the world : Tomorrowland, and in 2012, he won Studio Brussel's first 'The Greatest Switch DJ-contest'. Nowadays based in Antwerp, he teamed up with different producer-friends and released several tracks over the last few years.
Keep an eye on this guy because there's plenty more to come!
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Dimitri Kechagias review: Tiger records, the number 1 House record label in Germany presents one of the biggest crossover Future house hits of the last months in brand new Butt vocal mix. It's impossible not to feel inside your bones this magic record straight away. You simply press play and the stunning deep house grooves, tech house funky basslines and the classic percussive melody comes in along with the old school vintage vocals and crowd noises that gives you the impression that was recorded live. The track is so playful, danceable and feel good that will wake up memories of the best house events that you have attended in your lives ever. The track had an impressive presence in the playlists of many well known djs and particularly in The Benelux is one of the first 2015 big hits. Now is the time for the Butt mix to come along and extend our pleasure with it even more. Additional hip house/rap vocals are added to involve the younger generation and attract the listeners who will simply feel addicted and deeply infected with Do What? Absolutely essential for those who appreciate back 2 basics House which will always be alive and kicking! You can expect to see this record doing big things in 2015. 100% Tiger Chart Hit Weapon.
If you're asking who the heck is that PAUL RICHMOND you might end up figuring out that he did music for TV shows and commercials, such as CSI Miami and a lot of other famous TV series and shows.
Paul joined our label in the past already with some of his chillout and downbeat songs. Now we're really happy to present this amazing and outstanding nu disco gem. COMMITMENT is one of those songs that will make you fall in love with the first listen.
Touching orchestral licks combined with a fresh breeze of french house chord progressions as well as a clubby beat pattern, all subtly put together to be an ace track with potential to make it big not only in clubs but also on the radios and for your private listening pleasure.
The remix comes from shooting star CALIPPO who brings out the crispy vocal licks and wrap them up with a good portion of nu school house elements.
Dimitri Kechagias review: Enormus Tunes has a very important year with many stand out releases so far. The latest comes from the hands of Paul Richmond who delivers his magnificent deep house anthem Commitment. His track is very classy with elegant chunky grooves, deep smooth basslines, elegant melodies, jazzy influences, italo disco touches and cool vocal samples as well. The result is a very relaxing but very danceable track that will become easily one of your favourites. The faultless production values and the whole arrangement is so tight and spacious that will definitely stand out from the rest and bring back the early 90's balearic house vibes. Callipo is on remix duties and delivers the much more upfront version with focus on the warped bassline, the feel good atmosphere with many retro elements and analogue feeling to it. Superb breakdown with piano chords, cinematic strings and warm delicate atmosphere turns this track into the ultimate lady pleasing anthem! #PureGold Love it
Chocolate Puma's "Step Back" is already one of the most supported tunes this year and definitely a must-have for the summer season!
Support is coming from all the big guys like David Guetta, Laidback Luke, Fatboy Slim, Danny Howard, Kryder, Deniz Koyu, Thomas Gold, Fedde Le Grand, Cazzette, Oliver Heldens, Vato Gonzalez and many more…
Are you feeling the vibe?
Dimitri Kechagias review: One of the biggest anthems lands on WePlay Music that was first released on Laidback Luke amazing label Mixmash. The track is the worldwide anthem Step Back by the beloved Dutch duo Chocolate Puma featuring the exciting vocals by Kris Kris. The track manage very successfully to merge elements of uplifting progressive house with huge euphoric synths in the breakdown and old school 90's influenced drop that will make happy particularly those who missed house music as it was back in the early days. Kris Kris playful energizing MC style vocals are the right and exact and can support the track to reach high positions on mainstream charts as well. #PureGold Love it
Dimitri Kechagias review: When the Dutch house legend Mischa Daniels is on the studio we guess that he cooks something really spicy and delicious. His latest anthem on his own imprint Fame recordings part of Armada Music is called Rolling In The Bass and will drive crazy the international clubbers for many reasons. The most important is the the fantastic old school UK speed garage bassline that is really threatening and ready to blow the speakers without even noticing it. He adds on some very interesting house sounds, old school organ riffs and massive siren sound effects to create that party atmosphere that will work to traditional old school house dj sets and more progressive house as well because Mischa with so much talent he manage to bring all the influences under one roof and deliver an anthem that is an instant and sure crowd pleaser that particularly sexy ladies will adore it. If you search for the track that will have fatal impact on any house set and everybody will search to find its title dont look any further than this bad boy tune. So get ready to rumble, jump, and jack your booty with the Rolling In The Bass! Dont forget to vote Mischa Daniels at the dj mag Top 100! #PureGold Love it
Musique Boutique are back with their unique swingy sound. "Come Closer" is their first original song after a lucky row of covers and it is anticipating the album that is scheduled for October this year.
"Come Closer" encloses the full spirit of the '20's which are also perfectly rendered on the videoclip.
Alongside the very poppy and radio-friendly original version there are a bunch of very interesting house remixes by the likes of Pat-Rich, Gianni Coletti and KeeJay Freak.
Dimitri Kechagias review: The top dance record imprint M.O.D.A. from Italy presents the very strong retro dance single Come Closer by Musique Boutique. It's one of those retro romantic records that combine swing music with dance beats and the results is really infectious and pleasurable. Feel good music with organic instruments and great vocals that sound like coming straight from the 20's. Great rhythm that you are obliged to dance a long and fantastic atmosphere that transfer you to another happy place! It's pure fun record that will be played in many holiday resorts! It's supported by extensive set of dance remixes perfect for clubs and festival retro tents. For instance at Tomorrowland in Belgium there is a great stage that plays that kind of happy music that was packed with audience who adored it and were dancing there instead of the big names on the main stages! Love iT!
Taken from the upcoming Tiger album "Ibiza Weapons 2014"
Dimitri Kechagias review: Tiger records spreads the true Ibiza spirit with its forthcoming eagerly awaited compilation "Ibiza Weapons 2014". The top duo from Italy Phunk Investigation, well known for many global smash hits but also for underground dark prog house/ tech house anthems, deliver the very exciting and must play smasher It Is Star Time. It is considered as one of the candidates to become big anthem on the white isle this summer. The main reason is the clever arrangement that will keep clubbers dancing and shaking along. Tech house grooves with retro acid jazz influenced samples such as trumpets, wicked drums, cool old school vocal samples combined with the very catchy whistling melody that will be remembered for long after you hear it once. It doesn't happen very often to listen just once a track and get super excited straight away with its fantastic vibe. It Is Star Time has undeniable Star quality! 100% Tiger Ibiza Weapon, Tiger records is the Star label for the Summer 2014! Love iT
Parov Stelars music with his catchy tunes, the charming retro feel and sophisticated, modern production ensured that it has become in recent years an internationally successful phenomenon.
With sold-out shows around the globe, he has not only caused a sensation, but also brought Austria again at the focus point as a musical nation. In his homeland, he has already become one of the most sought-after musicians. "All Night" skillfully combines all the elements that have made Parov Stelar a crowd favourite. A good portion of groove, melody that is so typical of him and of course the slightly noticeable nostalgic veil that ensure "All Night" will not leave a leg to stand still. Since the release of the album "The Art Of Sampling" the track "All Night" has become a real crowd pleaser.
Dimitri Kechagias review: Parov Stelar manage very easily to attract the attention of the more eclectic audience at the beginning and nowadays to widen his appeal and become the new sensation for the mainstream audiences worldwide. Parov Stelar is a real magician as he can creatively combine elements of the past in order to deliver his own very fresh and exciting sun shinning bright and colourful current sound. All Night has the words feel good and party time written all over it. Great piano melody, old school vocals and superb climax with rhythm to dance all night long. Saxophone loops and playful atmosphere will keep the clubbers shaking and blooming with joy on the dancefloor. Umami remix is an excellent deep house version that stays faithful to the spirit of the original by adding four to four beats, deep funky basslines and making excellent usage of the piano chords and the romantic vocals. Very sweet version perfect to welcome spring and wiggle and shake it all night long. Parov Stelar remix is much more upfront and in your face with energising electro inspired groove that will blow the speakers and give you wide smile for sure. Stelatronic remix targets the big room club audiences with heavier kick, electro kissed bassline and much more electronic approach with cool application of some parts of the vocals and the piano chords as well. Great versions to satisfy any clubfloor! Love iT
Rachel K Collier provided the distinctive and captivating vocals for Ray Foxx’s smash Boom Boom (Heartbeat).
One of the defining songs of the summer, Boom Boom (Heartbeat) was the latest in a series of collaborations for the 23 year old self taught grade 8 pianist and alumni of the Royal Welsh School Of Music.
Since moving to London in 2012 from her native Wales, Rachel has been busy writing and recording with an array of top notch UK producer talent including Lung, Wookie and Mat Zo.
Now stepping out into the spotlight, Rachel K Collier debuts with her solo single ‘Predictions’. Produced by London duo Blue Slims, ‘Predictions’ is a bass heavy, infectious club groove juxtaposed with Rachel’s thoughtful song writing and subtle yet captivating vocal delivery.
Remixes from DJ S.K.T and rising London based producers, Billon. Rachel adds the finishing touch with an exclusive unplugged version ensuring that the Welsh songstress is one to watch for 2014.
Dimitri Kechagias review: Strictly Rhythm presents the solo single by the beloved singer Rachel K Collier that we predict that is going to be huge in the coming years and is a name to watch. Her voice is so captivating that will capture your senses and you will be addicted in her very personal way of performing anything she sings. Predictions comes with an extensive package of top remixes. The extended version is a deep house romantic dreamy sexy affair that will hypnotize you on the dancefloor and allows the wonderful Rachel to shine with her stunning voice. Retro and very futuristic at the same time is a relaxing calming version that you will want to stand up from your chair and start dancing along. The lyrics are perfect to sing a long so prepare yoursel to learn by heart and win the next karaoke competition in your local pub. The DJ SKT is the tribal tech house version perfect for the deep tech house sets. Cinematic strings, tribal percussion, deep basslines, dreamy sounds and claps to bring the crowd on the floor. He applies the full vocal upon the classic house garage synthy organ and the pumping basslines. The result is a wonderful music journey that will unite friends and lovers on the floor! Billion remix follows the classic deep Chicago house sound and will recall great artists like Masters at Work for instance. It includes retro early 90's house and rave influences but in a total modern futuristic spacey direction. For those late hour sets dont miss the Unplugged version perfect for chill out sets. Fantastic indeed! Love iT
We Are Legends are two hungry rock rebels, club-organizers and musical chefs ready to introduce their own unique blend to the world… The single speaks of love lost and the will to block those memories and if one can Imagine it - it is a freaky mix of Justice meets Gary Numan meets Chic yet with a wonderful indie-folk style vocal top line from Caroline Ailin a Norwegian Singer Songwriter living in Liverpool.
With a brilliant remix package from Jupiter Ace, Molitor and Super Stylers this is set to be a huge anthem this spring.
Dimitri Kechagias verdict: Discover this brand new release on Playground Music from Sweden. Wonderful melodic balearic blissful original, Jupiter Ace powerful energetic festival house version, epic hands in the air Molitor version to bang hard and Super Stylers remix is a fantastic early 90 retro house make over. Highly recommended so better check it out and will be hooked to it instantly!
Hailing from Sydney, Australia, Lancelot is the latest in a line of talented musicians to join the Anjunadeep roster. His debut release on the label, “Givin’ It Up / Make Ends Meet” set the blogosphere alight and has been supported by everyone from T. Williams and Danny Howard to Tensnake and The Magician.
In fact MK, fresh from his unstoppable UK #1 single, loved "Givin’ It Up" so much that he found the time in his hectic schedule to turn out a remix. Built around the swirling vocals of Antony & Cleopatra, his mix is a masterclass in groove, blending shuffling percussion with an infectious yet subtle piano refrain to create a true retro gem. Reminiscent of the classic 90s piano house sound that MK himself helped pioneer, it’s easy to see why he’s one of dance music’s most exciting artists right now.
Isaac
Tichauer and DJ Nibc take their remix down an equally retro, but
altogether different path, channeling breakbeat influences in a ravey
piano number. A surging piano riff drives the track through to an old
school breakdown straight out of 1992, complete with melodic stabs,
syncopated drums and of course the infectious vocal.
Dimitri Kechagias review: The eclectic house record label Anjunadeep presents one of its biggest tracks for 2014 that is destined to have big commercial success as well. The remix package has landed and I must confess that I love deeply all the remixes cause simply manage to bring back real pure house music through the prism of younger producers who successfully recreate the first early underground house vibes. MK aka Mark Kichen transforms the original into his own deep tech house journey that will easily hypnotisebig crowds with its techy chunky grooves and deep funky playful basslines. The very nice synthy melodies that he applies ca add even a kind of "trance" feel to the track and of course the brilliant old school piano melody. The vocal is elevated even higher and sounds crystal clear and highly addictive. Isaac Tichauer and DJ Nibc remix is a wonderful break beat infused version with early 90's smell that sounds retro and very refreshing as well. The jazzy piano melody stands out along with the acid house influences that inevitably recall memories from the past. The vocal is chopped and twisted around and the only moment that is allowed to shine is the breakdown. It's top version for those who like less vocals in their dj set. Panda remix is getting huge A class support at the moment with djs like Annie Mac from BBC Radio 1 giving it an extra push. Wonderful version that remains on the retro house style with many fresh ideas and many warm analogue like sounds. When everything and anything is digital it seems that producers search for warmth elsewhere. The stand out moment is the piano that will be remembered for long. Dont forget that the package includes the extended vinyl version as well. #PureGold Love iT
Originally from Munich and now based in the musically fertile city of Berlin, Ben Mono adds to his already impressive discography with his debut release on Strictly Rhythm.
The two new original productions Don’t Tell with Rachel Wallace’s sublime vocals and Ripple, continue the multi talented DJ and producer’s excursion into bass heavy, jacking house music and stand shoulder to shoulder with the best in contemporary house music.
Dimitri Kechagias review: House music goes back to its roots and all the way to underground. After the explosion of BIG Room packed with effects and excitement house its time for the deep tech house scene to come to the forefront and remind us what is all about for the true soul of house music. Ben Mono service two great tracks with top notch deep basslines, chunky groovy old school house beats and plenty of early house romanticism. Don't Tell is a superb vocal house beauty with Rachel Wallace telling it like it is with her star shinning performance. Its all about good times on the dancefloor and sing a long with hands in the air. For the non vocal diggers there is cool dub version as well to let you experiment with your favourite acapella. Ripple is the more jacking, playful retro early 90's house track with underground basement smell all over it. With chopped vocals, funky organ riffs and deep hypnotic basslines will definitely attract your attention on the dancefloor and keep you swinging it and shaking it until the early morning hours. Love IT