Authors: Nick James
Review: Matt Caseli – Regina’s Sax Experience
Ibiza legend and longtime Pacha “Funky Room” resident Matt Caseli returns with another chapter in the life of “Regina.” … read more
Review: Louie Vega – Africa/Brasil
LOUIE VEGA “AFRICA/BRASIL” Vega/Maw Records Originally released on Louie Vega “Elements of Life” recordings, these unreleased mixes will definitely make it into your bag. Re-invented in a techy and raw groove by German producer Isolee, “Africa/Brasil” has never seen better treatment. Overlaying the whirling and clicking rhythms of the original version’s vocals and chants;
Review: Liquid People presents Danism ft Heidi Love – Inside...
Liquid People presents Danism ft Heidi Love “Inside my Soul” MN2S Liquid People have become established as one of the UK’s more desired productions teams by way of labels, including Africanism, Defected, Fluential and Peppermint Jam, to name a few. These heavy-hitters are back at it and they’re articulating with more precision than ever. Produced
Review: Knee Deep – I Won’t Let You Down
KNEE DEEP “I WON’T LET YOU DOWN” Knee Deep USA Soulful and thrusting grooves are the trademark of the infamous Knee Deep boys. Basti and Toddie, both in production and DJ-ing, are never too sophisticated or stuffed with loops, yet have managed to combine soul, funk and Latin into a sound that is downright charming. “I
Review: K.O.T Feat. Haze – Dreams
K.O.T. FEAT. HAZE “DREAMS” Defected Records From Kings of Tomorrow, including headman Sandy Rivera (“Finally” and “Changes”) comes the hit of the summer. The first edition of this release comprises Spanish boys Chus and Ceballos. Promised to be engineered for the New York and Ibiza megaclubs, this track is full of tribal sounds underlying the
Review: Kenshryo – Remember the Summer
KENSHRYO “REMEMBER THE SUMMER” Map Dance Records From Mr. Mike and Daniel Walther’s Swiss-based label Map Dance comes a soulful jazzy groove. Produced by newcomer Kenshryo, this track adds another colorful touch to the wonderful catalogue of the one-year-old label. It ncludes two remixes by UK-based production team Audiowhores (Adam Unsworth and Graham Lord), who
Review: Jon Cutler Feat. Pete Simpson – Runnin’
JON CUTLER FEAT. PETE SIMPSON “RUNNIN’” MN2S Records Cut from the stone of New York’s concrete jungle, this gem of a track, in its soulful and deep glitter, is more than a promise. Produced by Jon Cutler and featuring the smooth vocals of Pete Simpson, this lover of groove includes keyboards from Mike Patto (Reel
Review: Juke Joint – Baby Don’t Cry
JUKE JOINT “BABY DON’T CRY” Look At You Records From Denver’s Look at You Records, we have the latest release from this superb label. Featuring the vocal talent of Earl Bennett, this modern-day percussive ride takes you on an “old school” feel. Comparable to early recordings by Murk and Kings of Tomorrow (KOT), this
Review: Kiko Navarro Feat. Marcel – M.U.S.I.C
KIKO NAVARRO FT. MARCEL “M.U.S.I.C.” (Bubble Soul Re-Edits Volume 1.) = (Jay-J/Marquez/David Gomez/DJ Pippi) Bubble Soul Records Pachas’ very own Kiko Navarro, doing it again. Featuring the words of Marcel, “Music” is by far one of the choicest spoken-word tracks to date! Varying from each mix, this 3-tracker carries organ stabs and synth sweeps
Review: Joey Negro – In The House
Joey Negro In The House Defected Records What does Joey Negro, Akabu, Raven Maize, Sessomato, and the well-known Jakatta (Remixer of “American Dream” from movie American Beauty) have in common? These diverse dance-floor anthem originators share the same mind—Dave Lee. Releasing more hits than any other UK producer and remixer, Dave Lee (JN) is
Review: Jon Cutler ft. Michael Watford – Watcha Gonna Do
Currently on a roll heading up MN2S 10th anniversary celebrations, New York-based Jon Cutler delivers another killer vocal gem showcasing Michael Watford. … read more
Review: Indigo – There’s Only You
INDIGO “THERE’S ONLY YOU” Swing City Records From one of my top five favorite labels comes another wonderful gem of soulful loving, breakin’ down the true sounds of quality house: Indigo. It was produced by Martin “Mayhem” Ikin (worked with Tom Gianelli on Soul Purpose Records) with his Indigo project for the three release on
