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Metro Area – Caught Up

What we can say about Metro Area, their masterpiece “Miura” has become over time an evergreen… but this time I would like to underline this record of their own which in my opinion is a wonderful never trivial groove, acid bassline strings and keybords .. absolutely a record by collection.

Metro Area - Caught Up [Environ, 2001]

Jamiroquai – You Give Me Something

Jamiroquai is my favorite artist by far. Incredible in all his faces, live is something incredible, musically it’s impossible not to get not carried away by his Funk rhythm .. this record represents for me the sun, the life and all his positive energy. 3.21 minutes of applause.

Jamiroquai - You Give Me Something

Phoenix – If I Ever Feel Better

This is a way to remember my childhood .. I loved and continue to love this record. A unique, engaging, warm sound .. all accompanied by a voice that blends perfectly. Perfect song, without end. Rated 10!

Phoenix - If I Ever Feel Better

Mathew Jonson – Dayz

Dayz is a unique record, played by all the DJs of the globe .. a piece of underground music to save in our souls .. indescribable melody, a choice of the sounds that only an artist like Mathew could do. There are not many words to say, in these cases it is better to remain silent and listen.

MATHEW JONSON - DAYZ

Harrison BDP – Decompression

Fabulous mix of melodies, the kind of acid music that I like more. Hypnotic, soft, never dull. I’ve listened to this piece millions of times and every time it’s a new journey .. pure relax for the mind

Harrison BDP - Decompression

Rowee, Nohan – Out Of Reach

Rowee is an incredible project, although a new one but it happened in a short time and established itself in the deep minimal house market .. Out Of Reach is so nice .. pads, arps and a wonderful voice make this record a real playlist track to listen every day.

Rowee, Nohan - Out Of Reach [All Day I Dream]

Rowee – Anima

Another beautiful dive into the meditative and deep world of Rowee. Another beautiful journey made by synth arps pad/strings and a sweet & beautiful Kalimba’s melody

Rowee - Anima [All Day I Dream]

Daft Punk – Veridis Quo

What a melody! I let myself be carried away by this melody every time. A journey out of control. The Daft Punk duo certainly do not need presentations, the sound of this masterpiece represents for me the past, the present and the future. In my playlist for years. Thank you D.P. !

Daft Punk - Veridis Quo (Music Video)

The Oh Hellos – Like The Dawn (David K. Radio Mix)

David K gives to The Oh Hellos this beautiful interpretation, an hypnotic guitar frames this beautiful minimal reinterpretation. The voice does not need adjectives. Superlative!

The Oh Hellos – Like The Dawn (David K. Radio Mix)

Ricardo Villalobos – 808 The Bassqueen

How can you not love Ricardo’s music? I choose this record because it gives me a unique flavor every time. 808 drums and a few other elements that fit together perfectly. Thanks Ricardo for giving us so much quality!

Ricardo Villalobos - 808 The Bassqueen

Leonardo Gonnelli & Adne – Is It Right EP (Play It Say It)

Gonnelli has been touring the world for ten years now, with a distinctly Florentine take on house finding favour with big wigs like Adam Beyer and Sven Vath. He’s a man never far from the Beatport charts and works again here with Adne, a live outfit who bring samples, live vocals and a love of weirdness to their music. This fresh offering comes just a month after their excellent ‘Raw Grooves EP’ and brings more invention to the dance floor.
Quick out of the blocks is ‘Is It Right’, a devastatingly funky bit of punchy house with wet bass squiggles and kicking drums that cannot fail to get you moving. Nest comes the remix from Seb Zito, the Fuse associate who has a stripped back dub tech style that is one of the hottest around right now. His version is ever quicker and slicker, with busy bass down low and knocking drums designed to get the floor pumping. Sci-fi motifs flesh it out in cinematic style. The next original is ‘Girl’, another perfectly reduced track with slithering hi-hats and freaky vocal filters all tethered to a rubbery, supple groove that takes you deep into the night. Last of all, the brilliant ‘Maaya’ is minimal tech house with. warped bass and tribal vocal chants. It’s a spellbinding tune that brims with restless energy and is perfect dancing material.

Leonardo Gonnelli & Adne – Is It Right EP (Play It Say It) Release: 26th July 2019 Cat No: PLAY042

Leonardo Gonnelli & Adne – Raw Groove EP (Play It Say It)

Gonnelli has been touring the world for ten years now, with a distinctly Florentine take on house finding favour with big wigs like Adam Beyer and Sven Vath. He’s a man never far from the Beatport charts and this latest collaborative effort with Adne—a live outfit who bring samples, live vocals and a love of weirdness to their music—is another wining effort.
Opener ‘Raw Groove’ is a slippery cut with lithe vocals and punchy kicks bringing the groove. Swirling pads and sci-fi effects flesh out this busy and brilliant cut. ‘Feeling Your Body’ keeps up the pressure with a tightly coiled sense of energy that bustles along and makes you want to shake every piece of your body. Last of all, the superb ‘Work It’ explores a deeper afterparty mood with rubbery kicks and subtle vocal stabs that are absorbing and creepy as you go ever deeper down the rabbit hole.

Out Now.. Leonardo Gonnelli & Adne – Raw Groove EP (Play It Say It) Cat No: PLAY040