Set to blast this one throughout his summer residency at Hï, Ibiza, James Hype delivers a crowd-hyping take on Camisra’s rave classic ‘Let Me Show You’. Blending the iconic hook with his unmistakable sound, the U.K. scene staple shows exactly why he’s dance music’s man of the moment.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Set to blast this one throughout his summer residency at Hï, Ibiza, James Hype delivers a crowd-hyping take on Camisra’s rave classic ‘Let Me Show You’. This track seamlessly blends the iconic hook with his unmistakable signature sound, showcasing why he remains a pivotal figure in the U.K. dance music scene. From a technical standpoint, the track is a 132 BPM MainStage tech house stormer, meticulously crafted to energize large crowds. The production process highlights precision layering, starting with the foundation of heavy drums and punchy kicks that create a driving rhythmic pulse. These elements are reinforced by tough, techy grooves and robust basslines designed to synergize perfectly, ensuring dynamic movement throughout the track. James Hype’s use of playful, rave-infused synth hooks adds an element of nostalgia while maintaining modern freshness. The synths are likely processed with subtle modulation effects and EQ sculpting to achieve a crisp, vibrant sound that cuts through the mix. Additionally, the cool spoken vocal sample, merged seamlessly with authentic crowd shouts, adds an engaging, live atmosphere. This integration suggests advanced sampling techniques and careful attention to timing and spatial effects, enhancing the track's immersive quality. Overall, ‘Let Me Show You’ exemplifies club material at its best—crafted with technical finesse, thoughtful sound design, and keen attention to the dynamics that make dance floors erupt. #PureGold Love IT [/content]
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Accomplished DJ and producer Damion 'Damo' Houchen, a.k.a. Genix, has kept momentum high since the release of his debut album, '199X', in 2021. Recent years have seen the Anjunabeats linchpin close Above & Beyond's Group Therapy Weekender at The Gorge Amphitheatre, launch his club-oriented 'Warehouse55' EP series and event brand, and sell out two headline Warehouse55 events in London and Los Angeles.
Closing 2023 with the 'Warehouse55 (Volume 2)' EP, which earned support from Sasha, John Digweed, Joris Voorn, Rebūke, Armin van Buuren and more, he followed that up with an extensive North American tour, and with remixes of Andrew Bayer & Above & Beyond's OceanLab project to bookend his strongest year yet.
All of the above set up 2024 as Genix's year. Kicking off in the YOU.ME.NOW campaign in January, it has gone on to see repeated support on BBC Radio 1 via Danny Howard & Arielle Free, with regular spins also across KISS FM and Sirius XM in the US. He has also been the voice of BBC Radio 1's Dance presents programming through May.
A previous two-time Guinness World Record holder for endurance & fitness-related achievements, album tracks have featured repeatedly on BBC's flagship Premier League football highlights show Match of the Day, talkSport radio coverage and a host of other sport and fitness brands, including an exclusive activation with boutique spin-class studio 1Rebel - fitness & exercise has been a running theme throughout Genix's previous album campaign and now YOU.ME.NOW.
Building on years of innovation and versatility across the spectrum of electronic music, Genix comes full circle on his upcoming album 'YOU.ME.NOW'. An established DJ and producer who's maintained his status as an innovator for the duration of his career, and following an unbeatable run of releases that's cemented him as one of the leading artists on Anjunabeats, Genix was inspired to look towards his roots on his sophomore album.
At a time when the UK club scene is embracing the euphoric energy of 90s rave, 'YOU.ME.NOW' is an album that is perfectly suited for the here and now. Available to pre-order now on 2xLP splatter vinyl.
Genix embarks on a headline tour this June spanning North America, Europe, Asia and Australia, with stops at Concorde 2 in Brighton, Anjunadeep Explorations in Albania, New York, Outernet in London and many more to be announced. Tickets available at anjunabeats.com/genix.
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Genix returns with the ultimate club album for the summer of 2024. His exceptional You.Me.Now proves how versatile as DJ and producer is and with how easily can swim through various influences and infusions in order to come up with a super exciting result that is pleasurable for the ears and irresistible for your feet. You.Me.Now updates the big dirty rave warehouse sounds for new audiences that can get satisfying glimpses of that era that people were going to dance and not to stand in the middle of the dancefloor competing who will get the best selfie or video to post in socials. Strange, Strange Day is packed with ravestatic breaks, uplifting balearic piano upon the demanding pounding bassline and tough dark kick. Hypnotic female vocals create the ultimate clubfloor weapon. Baby Baby, the beloved 90's eurodance hit recreated with the original singer Sandy Chambers with feel good piano, rave style organ riffs and punchy bass to get those horns high! Lights, Sound, Camera, Action is sleazy dirty beauty with honky moody basslines and colorful uplifting synthy stabs and flowanastasia poetry as the ice on the cake. Leave The Light On along with Zashanell starts all dreamy and spacious with the floating joyful vocals until the big bassline comes to the surface with euphoric pianos and big synthy stabs for the perfect futuristic nostalgic journey with closed eyes on the dancefloor.
Got My Love is proper pounding dark exhilarating sonic experience with breaks and massive swirling synthy hook that surrounds you until the big drop comes in with acid and rave organ riffs. The title track of the album YOU.ME.NOW has great vocal to unite while the big full on metallic basslines, rough kicks and anthemic rave synths do the damage right and exact to deliver mayhem. There Is No Fall In Love starts with super soulful vocal hook, synthy stabs and rough and wonky basslines with extra energy and motivating rhythm perfect to do your gym workout and let the night take the blame. On Bloom Genix collaborate with the ultra sensitive JVMIE. Her voice welcomes you with the so heartfelt vocals in the perfect chilling out moment packed with melodramatic synths, cinematic details and slow bubbly beat to enjoy while the sun is rising in your favourite Ibiza destination. On & On is infectious danceable track with old skool samples, ravey warped basslines and smashing warehouse siren samples to encourage the party atmosphere. The stunning Dream Of You unites Genix & Everyone You Know for the ultimate soulful rave track with poetic urban vocals to connect the street art with strobes and flashing lights. You simply feel it from very deep in your soul to your body nerves and bones. Under My Skin finds Genix collaborating with the always impressive LYCA on vocals for the balearic nostalgic tripping out track that invites you on the dancefloor to let your inhibitions go and feel the beats under your skin. Dependent On You is the full on hands in the air track with the huge eurodance synthy recalling Felix, Faithless and the like. flowanastasia vocals will turn some heads on the loud speaker. Dance Like Nobody’s Watching invites you to do and lock you easily in its steamy moody underground bass focused groove to hypnotise you until the end. Finally on Flying Genix allows Joe Haze wishful touching vocals to work their magic upon the cool breaks and the reminiscent sweet harmony type of piano melody. Overall Genix continues his rave centric theme with great success and super impressive result. #PureGold Love IT [/content]
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Debuting on Armada Music, rising producer Bad Intentions urges fans to get their freak on with an edgy tech house banger that exudes confidence. Synergizing the vocal samples of Human Resource’s ‘Dominator’ with rave-era synth stabs and a rumbling bassline that underlines the track’s raw demeanor, ‘Kiss Myself’ is a lethal dance floor thriller.
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Bad Intentions arrive on Armada Subjekt with big bang. Kiss Myself has all the right energy and power to keep any house floor busy and the clubbers dizzy. Punchy drums, pounding kick, metallic basslines, confident groove and superb rave-static synthy stubs to explode out of any proportion! It will attract clubbers on the dancefloor and club owners will book you again and again! #PureGold Love IT [/content]
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Genix and flowanastasia release ‘Lights, Sound, Camera, Action’, out now on Anjunabeats.
Accomplished DJ and producer Damion 'Damo' Houchen, a.k.a. Genix, has kept momentum high since the release of his debut album, ‘199X’, in 2021. Recent years have seen the Anjunabeats linchpin close Above & Beyond’s Group Therapy Weekender at The Gorge Amphitheatre, launch his club-oriented ‘Warehouse55’ EP series and event brand, and sell out two headline Warehouse55 events in London and Los Angeles.
Genix’s last EP on Anjunabeats, ‘Warehouse55 (Volume 2)’, earned support from Sasha, John Digweed, Joris Voorn, Reb?ke, Armin van Buuren and more. He followed that up last year with an extensive North American tour, as well as with remixes of Andrew Bayer & Vök’s ‘No Silence’ and OceanLab’s ‘Beautiful Together’.
Born in Ukraine, raised in Toronto, vocalist flowanastasia has been writing and recording music for over a decade. Growing up studying classical piano and singing in choirs, her vocals have graced releases on established labels like Critical, RAM, Shogun, Liquicity, MODUS, Viper and more.
Genix & flowanastasia kicked off the year with their collaborative debut ‘Dependent On You’, which saw spins from Danny Howard on BBC Radio 1 and Ben Malone on Kiss FM. Now, they follow it up with the groove-laden ‘Lights, Sound, Camera, Action’. At a time when the UK club scene is embracing the euphoric energy of 90s rave, their collaboration is perfectly suited for the here and now.
Expect more music from Genix in the coming months.
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Genix goes back to the roots and delivers the excellent rave house anthem Lights, Sound, Camera, Action with the magnificent vocals by flowanastasia. For this track he adopts bouncy techy basslines, dark moody bouncy kick, thumping percussion and cool sweet melodies and hi-nrg style understated synths in the breakdown when the vocals come to the surface for the ultimate hands in the air moment. You can imagine that this beauty will explode out of any proportions with that late 90's type of housey vibe with some cool rave influences too. What Can I say about Genix who surprises us once again and we can not resist to share the dancefloor with him. Infectious and addictive to the maximum. #PureGold Love iT [/content]
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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]
Los Angeles-based, French-born house don Dombresky connects with Swedish producer and songwriter Discrete for a summer-ready single on Insomniac Records. “Bless Me” blends their shared love for soulful house music to create an irresistible dancefloor anthem.
The highly-anticipated single made its debut at EDC Las Vegas during Dombresky's set at kineticFIELD (mainstage). Addictive and uplifting, “Bless Me” is a divine delight that will have listeners drifting amongst the clouds. The feel-good choir vocals are captivating and catchy, creating an instant familiarity that invites you to singalong. Circular piano chords are elevated by shuffling drum arrangements, staccato synths, and swelling strings, summing up to a heavenly sound. A jazzy piano solo in the break strips the track back while adding to the sun-kissed aesthetic. “Bless Me” is a love letter to soulful house classics that remains delightfully fresh. The release is sonic serotonin assured to move you in more ways than one.
Discrete reflects on the massive collaboration, saying, “Working with Dombresky on this record was inspiring. We both share a love for soulful house music, and to see it come to life through our joint efforts has been truly satisfying. I’m thrilled to see it make its debut on Insomniac Records.”
Cutting his teeth in his homeland for nearly 20 years, the French phenom, otherwise known as Quentin Dombres, launched his Dombresky alias in 2015. He’s since become a regular fixture on the Insomniac Records catalog, after massive singles such as “Simple Hit,” “Futurmastic,” and his most recent R&B-infused “In My Room,” featuring venerated singer-songwriter SHELLS. Renowned for his powerful and fun-filled house cuts, the producer has upcoming performances at Day Trip LA, ARC Music Festival, Elrow (NYC) and more.
Swedish producer and songwriter Discrete has carved out his own lane by blurring genres with a deep appreciation for soulful sounds. He recently surpassed 200 million total streams on Spotify, and was nominated for the P3 Guld Awards (Swedish National Radio). He’s hot off an appearance with Dombresky on Insomniac Records’ stereoBLOOM stage at EDC Las Vegas this past May. His music has been featured in over 200+ radio shows including support from Martin Garrix, the Chainsmokers, Fedde Le Grand, R3HAB, Nora En Pure, EDX, Mike Williams, Nicky Romero, and more.
Gleaning from the gospel house generation, “Bless Me” takes its title to heart and finds Dombresky and Discrete teaming up on a blissed-out groove guaranteed to spread joy and gratitude on any dancefloor it touches.
Dombresky’s new single “Bless Me” (with Discrete) is available on all platforms via Insomniac Records.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Dombresky collaborates with Discrete for the instantly feel good anthem Bless Me. When out there is so much noise and less music you are hungry for tracks like these to reconnect you with your soul. Energetic driving basslines, pumping kicks, punchy percussion, rave style organ riffs and excellent piano melody that give you a big wide smile in your face. Just take this test to yourself when you feel down and unmotivated to start your day just press play this track and will be blessed with happiness and joy. If you add the sprinkle of the tasty diva style gospel tradition vocals then you have the perfect track to play again over and over. Simple and infectious as less is more! #PureGold Love IT[/content]
Following their smash hit ‘Wanna Show You’ in 2020, Low Steppa once again teams up with Reigns for a sizzling summer anthem ‘Back To Love’ on Armada Subjekt. Entering a club dimension with shuffling percussion, groove-inducing bass and guiding vocals, the producers craft a captivating atmosphere that will keep audiences moving across its duration.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"] Low Steppa continues to deliver slamming anthems that will drive any descent clubber mad. He works again with Reigns for the excellent rave house banger Back to Love. If you love the sound of labels like Defected and Armada Subjekt you will feel very affectionate for this record. It has great bouncy basslines, old school kicks, thumping metallic percussion, very danceable feel good groove and anthemic diva house style vocals that always seems to work like a treat on any house minded dancefloor. The rave synthy stabs in the breakdown will bring some memories and nostalgia to the older ones but the youngers adore the sound so much as it dictates them to dance without any inhibition. Back To Love is summer anthem guaranteed. #PureHouse Love IT [/content]
James Hype makes his long-awaited return to the Insomniac Records imprint with his sophomore single ‘Lose Control’, a future festival and club staple in the making.
Building upon his ability to bring unforgettable vocals to the fore, ‘Lose Control’ finds James dusting off a classic R&B vocal from the ‘90s. Pitched-up while still retaining its soul-stirring quality, the iconic hook loops atop sharp claps, tension-building pads, and sporadic synth squelches. The full impact of the main refrain sets in as classic rave stabs and a jackin’ groove push the peak-time number over the edge.
Marking the 30th anniversary of Insomniac in style, ‘Lose Control’ is Hype’s follow-up to last year’s smash hit ‘Ferrari’, which peaked at #6 in the Official Charts and has over 400 millions Spotify streams.
As one of London’s most influential house exports, platinum-selling producer James Hype has been relentlessly engineering global hits that live up to the meaning of his namesake. In 2021, he partnered up with international phenom Vintage Culture on their massive collab ‘You Give Me A Feeling’, which enjoyed a torrent of tastemaker support from crews at BBC R1, Capital Dance, Kiss FM, Sirius XM and iHeart Radio. James Hype’s follow-up offering has all the right ingredients to make crowds succumb to the power of its title, arriving just in time ahead of his hotly tipped set at EDC Las Vegas next month.
One of the UK’s most successful artists, James Hype propelled onto the scene with platinum-selling, UK Top 10 debut single ‘More Than Friends’, racking up hundreds of millions of streams and later remixing tracks from chart toppers Joel Corry, Clean Bandit, Mabel and many more global talents such as Meduza and Bruno Mars.
‘Lose Control’ is destined to be another jewel in James Hype’s crown as the platinum-selling producer gears up for a summer of club mayhem, starting with his set at EDC Las Vegas next month.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"] James Hype is one of the strongest talents out there with some gigantic hits under his belt. Lose Control is an excellent example of his ability to take all the great influences from the 90's and turn them into a huge current tech house banger. Pounding techy basslines, thumping kicks and old school percussion along with those pitched vocal samples and the 90's rave organ riffs turn this into a huge monster anthem that you can sense the crazy reactions on the big summer festivals mainstages. James can leave well upon the big Hype on his name and reputation as the most happening entertainer and musician. #PureGold Love IT [/content]
Back on Armada Music after 2022's 'Set Me Free', D.O.D drops a killer track in tandem with one of 2022's hottest dance vocalists. Effortlessly winning listeners over with both its dance-floor-tailored production and Clementine Douglas' confident vocals, 'Love Nor Money' is a club banger destined for greatness.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]The very able producer and DJ D.O.D is back with a stunning club track Love Nor Money full of 90's nostalgic vibes and most importantly very strong female vocals with lyrics that work perfectly upon the playful energetic basslines, thumping kicks and cool synthy layers creating the perfect mix that clubs and radio stations will adore. It has the potential to crossover and get high chart positions too. It's infectious, adorable and sugar sweet that particularly females will find very attractive and will play again and again in their spotify list. Its another example that illustrates the fact that simple minimal ingredients can deliver outstanding sounds if u have a great vocal handy of course. #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]
Two Dutch electronic music powerhouses join forces in the form of Nicky Romero and Afrojack's new track "Back To Where We Started." The release seamlessly fuses both Romero's and Afrojack's styles, making for a banger of a track with elements of big room and progressive house. "Back To Where We Started" opens with energetic beats reminiscent of EDM's heyday in the aughts, and it becomes clear that veteran fans and new ones alike will be served a dose of nostalgia. It climbs into a breakdown that builds up heavy anticipation before a hard-hitting drop that's simply meant for the festival or club scene. This is the very first time that Nicky Romero and Afrojack have collaborated after a long history of remixing each other's works, such as Romero's remixes of Afrojack's "One More Day" and "Hero," and Afrojack's interpretations of Nicky's "Okay" and "Rise." This time, "Back To Where We Started" was created for the opening of their "Two Is One" b2b set during ADE's Amsterdam Music Festival, and both have played the record in several sets already around the world. We're hoping that this will be one of many collaborations between these two.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Nicky Romero & Afrojack collaborate for the brilliant Back To Where We Started. Super powerful tech house basslines combined with euphoric progressive house synths and superb breakdown with spoken vocal sample and breaks to tease and excite the crowd. Huge build up will push all the right buttons and will support the crowd to explode and get out of their heads when the beat strikes back for this top hybrid of epic funky tech house banger. #PureGold Love IT[/content]
Piling on the momentum generated by 'Bananza' and 'White Line (The One)', Portuguese DJ and producer Kura links up with Ukrainian artist Vedenzo for an unbridled club stomper. Captained by thick bass, anthemic synth stabs and infectious vocal shouts, 'Let's Celebrate' wastes no time in making the crowd erupt into cheer.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Kura & Vedenzo collaborate for the instant party anthem appropriately entitled Let's Celebrate. Bouncy tough tech house grooves, bouncy thumping beats, cool old school vocal samples and top breakdown with excellent melody that recall the carefree rave days. The breakdown goes all the way in the early rave & breaks tradition with synthy stabs and breakbeat to make you dance and swing straight away. If you like instantly adorable house tunes you will adore this beauty. Really good indeed. #PureBass Love iT [/content]
Highly respected DJ/Producer Gerd Janson is back with a hair-raising new re-work of Awesome 3’s seminal rave classic
‘Dont Go’ with huge support in recent weeks across BBC Radio 1 from the likes of Annie Mac, MistaJam, Dance Anthems, Pete Tong and Monki with over 20 plays and counting, along with a #1 Cool Cuts chart placing and having gained a #2 spot on the BBC R1 Dance chart.
3 of the initial members of Awesome 3 (Nick Hussey, Pete Orme and the original vocalist Julie McDermott) have joined forces once again - adding Gerd Janson's subtle magic - the original has seen countless versions and remixes since the 90’s, but Gerd's 2018 re-work increases its firepower, adds beat stomping bass lines to compliment Julie McDermott's soulful vocals creating an essential radio and dance-floor weapon.
On the B side yet another hugely respected producer under new alias Smokin Jack Hill steps on remix duties which has also seen countless Kiss FM and BBC Radio 1 Dance anthems spins over the past few weeks. This is shaping up to be a huge release!!
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]The legendary house imprint CR2 Records releases the brand new remixes of the awesome classic Don't Go with the most feel good piano chords, superb rave style synths and rave breaks sound. Gerd Janson Re-Work has energy and succeeds on reuniting the 90's with the 2018 without sounding overworked or super digitalised. It sounds classy and groovy with slow breaks style beat, heavy basslines and superb piano riff to make you smile from the outset. Julie's vocal shines with class and you know that is impossible to leave the dancefloor when this tune played. Smokin Jack Hill Remix goes the more current mainstream uplifting house direction with future bass house infusions and superb application of the super well known piano melody and vocals while in the breakdown reveals the classic rave style sounds upon breaks. The climax is euphoric and super positive so you can expect the ladies to enjoy this track for sure with their pink handbags in the air. #PureGold Love IT[/content]
Heralding a night filled with delicious grooves, exciting vocal shots and a bevy of feel-good vibes, Junior Sanchez’s debut on Armada Subjekt will soon have the crowd reeling for more. Add to that its funky rhythms and quirky beats and you know it’s going to get ‘Real Good’ real fast.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Armada Subjekt has built an eclectic profile of strong house gems that in some years will be considered classics for sure. Junior Sanchez is a producer that you can trust blindfolded and he showcases his skills with Real Good. If you search for a powerful peaktime party Latin house flavoured bomb then this track will do the damage that it promises. Big and powerful will definitely shake the floors with tribal grooves, old school rave style basslines, classic rave samples and hypnotic groove that will hook even the most against electronic music human on planet earth. It has the infectious shinning quality to make you feel extremely good and keep the party spirit on the rise. #PureGold Love iT[/content]
Whenever Michael Woods gets involved, the party won't ever stop. The UK hit machine churns out quality tunes like a madman and has done so yet again, blending driving vocals with classic House synths and racy beats. 'It Is What It Is' will keep the rave going for days.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]The label owner of Diffused Music strikes back with another instant club anthem. Michael Woods presents the awesome super powerful It Is What It Is. We deal here with a real future house bomb that will put fire on any dancefloor instantly. Solid bouncy drums, driving old school basslines, rave style organ riffs, and awesome spoken vocal samples that work perfectly to add that funky naughty edge and make the clubbers go nuts straight away. Both versions Original and VIP Mix are full on and in your face mainstage material that any house DJ simply can not resist to drop and keep the party going on until morning light. #PureGold Love IT[/content]
Ever indulging Armada Music with club-ravishing cuts, John Dahlb?ck is back with another guilty pleasure. Spotlighting sugar-coated synths and luscious vocal shots, this new tune is a delicious treat for the whole Electronic Music universe. It's sweet, wonderful and addictive as hell. It's 'Candy'.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Candy is the latest massive hit record by John Dahlbäck. The Swedish sensation delivers the goods once again and unleashes this extremely huge big room smasher with future and rave house references. Bouncy fat basslines, pumping full on rave drums and uplifting pizzicato piano chords along with trumpet like riffs in the drop along with the playful unstoppable mixture of wobbly grooves and full on electro touched basslines. Candy targets the dancefloors and will make festival goers go out of their clothes for sure as the heat will be raised to the maximum. #PureGold Love IT [/content]
Whenever Laiback Luke starts to 'Feel The Music', you know there's something amazing about to go down. The Dutch House hero has turned Max Vangeli & De KiBo's original into a marvelous cut, which is sure to inspire awe to its crowds as it lands on the biggest festivals in the world. It doesn't get any more super than this.
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[item value="10"]Max Vangeli & De KiBo - Feel the Music (Laidback Luke Remix)[/item]
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]When the majority of house records released are targeting radio and spotify playlists, it is big pleasure to enjoy a record that targets dancefloors and festival arenas. The beloved Laidback Luke put his creative hands on Feel The Music by Max Vangeli & De KiBo. Get ready for fat bouncy drums, sharp rough basslines, old school bass / future house influences, rave references and magnificent climax of very fat synths upon the pumping foundation. This is absolutely incredible and truly infectious record with results guaranteed. #PureGold Love It [/content]
Friend Within eats genres for breakfast and shows just that in this marvelous remix. Turning T99's 'Anasthasia' into an almost futuristic piece of magic, he added groovy rhythms and sturdy beats wherever possible and made sure you'll reminder this track till the end of days.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]The rave classic is back with stellar remixes so far, Now Friend Within re-imagine the track as deep eclectic house smasher. Deep grooves, funky bouncy basslines, classic garage house organ riffs, rave sounds, cool application of the vocal samples and fantastic breakdown with the well known rave synthy hook. The whole production is elevating the original to a higher level and the listener to a higher plane. I hope soon Armada to commission some trance and big room remixes as well. #PureGold Love It[/content]
Perfectly balanced between radio-friendly and club-tearing, 'Overdose' is the latest cut of Two Friends and Exit Friendzone. Made ridiculously infectious through delicate guitar play, Natalola's dynamic guest vocals, and some sublime super synths, this tune is destined for greatness and a perfect fit for Armada Trice. And in the case of Two Friends, a kick-ass follow-up to 'Forever' feat. Ktpearl.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Armada Trice presents another excellent future mainstage melodic house hit called Overdose by Two Friends & Exit Friendzone featuring the fantastic Natalola on vocals. The production is faultless with punchy early 90's basslines, punchy drums, pizzicato synths, and great melody that works perfectly to highlight the great vocals that is certainly one of the winning elements of this sonic adventure! #PureFun Love IT[/content]
