LOCKDOWN ERA (2X12 / YELLOW BLACK MARBLED VERSION)
2X12" 02.08.21
this first release called >xxx001 - lockdown era< has been conceived and created by the two italian artists during the first lockdown in march 2020 and it represents the struggle of being locked down against any human right of freedom. the remixes chosen for this importan launch are boston 168, fractions and felicie which took care of the second vinyl of this strong double ep release.
BREAKING INTO NIRVANA (2X12 / BLACK RED EYE VERSION)
2X12" 11.11.20
strong limited black / red eye vinyl! very unique! comes with a diary written by the two artists of the release. hex recordings founders paolo ferrara & lorenzo raganzini team up for >breaking the nirvana< featuring remixes from and, inhalt der nacht and shdw & obscure shape as well as a selection of videos, a short documentary and booklet. helmed by italian djs and producers paolo ferrara and lorenzo raganzini, hex launched in 2014 and quickly became a techno movement in barcelona with events at venues and festivals like khidi, gare, input, razzmatazz, brunch and dgtl. it now has a devout following that stretches not only in spain but throughout the world. last year saw the launch of hex recordings with a debut release from ferrara and raganzini, followed by appearances from regal, zanias, nx1, vii circle, endlec, joton, codex empire, alignment, nico moreno, insolate and many more.
hex recordings founders paolo ferrara & lorenzo raganzini team up for >breaking the nirvana< featuring remixes from and, inhalt der nacht and shdw & obscure shape as well as a selection of videos, a short documentary and booklet. helmed by italian djs and producers paolo ferrara and lorenzo raganzini, hex launched in 2014 and quickly became a techno movement in barcelona with events at venues and festivals like khidi, gare, input, razzmatazz, brunch and dgtl. it now has a devout following that stretches not only in spain but throughout the world. last year saw the launch of hex recordings with a debut release from ferrara and raganzini, followed by appearances from regal, zanias, nx1, vii circle, endlec, joton, codex empire, alignment, nico moreno, insolate and many more.
new release from paolo macri with four housy and break tracks on squeeze the lemon, a new electronic music label based in turin, founded and curated by paolo macri and dario zappavigna. don’t stop yourself and squeeze the lemon.
those with an internet connection may be familiar with paolo di nicolantonio through his incredible youtube channel, synthmania. his channel is hub showcasing his endless arsenal of synths and drum machines from his home studio in italy. unlike his italo-heavy channel, this record consists of two original tracks, one old-school deep house number and an additional beatless juno-60 jam to boot. craigie knowes also welcome their first remixer to the label, the impeccable uk deep techno producer, john shima.
MEETING POINT EP VOL. 2 (FEAT ERIK RICO & PAOLO CAMPANI)(180 G VINYL)
12 Inch, 180gr 20.09.17
fully tapped into the true us tradition of soulful house music, riccardo masi has been delivering the goods for the past couple of years to labels like uzuri and his own wrong notes records. on this new single the good vibes just keep on flowing, kicking off with erik rico s on-point vocal draped over reaching. rico also forms the centre point of -no one else, another masterclass in pattering drums and honey-coated keys. tortellini jazz shores up on the b-side, drafting in paolo campani to lay down some sultry sax tones over the mellow chords and playful rhodes trills
industry veteran paolo martini is next to join the emerald city family with red rocks. bringing the funk, he delivers a solid two-track release with irresistible groove and dance-floor disco heat. paolo martini has been in the business for over 30 years, first releasing with gianni bini on various labels such as defected, strictly rhythm, universal, azuli and nervous. they soon established their own label ocean trax and handled remixes of kylie minogue and jamiroquai. paolo has also been testimonial for several clothing brands including diesel and adidas and also the rane mp2015 mixer. his following co-productions can be found on acclaimed labels such as hot creations, snatch!, moon harbour, 8bit, saved and cecille amongst many others. 2017 starts the beginning of a new adventure with a string of releases geared up under his new solo project.
next generation is his debut single on rebirth records. a sublime piece of music, completely composed with the piano, a soundtrack for our life and a message: taking all the new generations across the globe closer to the art of music. no schemes, prejudices, genre classifications, labels... just music !
who better than the french genius producer pépé bradock could remix this song? he is a widely respected producer known for his versatile, singular and mesmerizing style and his releases on labels such a avatisme, classic and versatile recordings. bradock produces a trippy remix, dub version and reprise, using the piano melody in a completely original way.
jackbeat and deep house maverick d’marc cantu (already on notable imprints like m>o>s, creme organization, spectral sound, bopside, sequencias...) teams up with paolo iocca, ra-1 head honcho, for a split ep that is more than your average dj tool. deeply nested minimalistic melodies, squelching bleeps over jacking grooves, afro-centric percussions and overall cosmic eccentricities, the pair explores numerous varieties of sounds and rhythms with manic artisanship. a record you can both throw at your upcoming party or listen to in perfect solitude.
archeo are at it again, finding yet more hidden delights from italy s bountiful musical past. paolo modugno s brise d automne originally came out in 1988 and has since been highly coveted by record collectors fascinated with the new age delights contained within. archeo have gone all out for this reissue, pressing the album on heavy vinyl to allow the music to really breathe, and adding a second disc with two tracks previously unavailable on vinyl. the curious fusion of organic and electronic elements with a daring approach to production makes for one of the most unique records you re likely to hear all year.
a concept album on love, seduction and its variations, a further proof of artistic maturity for a duo which has built a shared artistic vision little by little. starting from the two musicians’ instruments, bits, samples, vocals, noises and percussions have been added to create a true polyphonic experience. magic.
limited edition of 450 numbered copies on white double vinyl, housed in a gatefold sleeve.
NEXT TIME / POSITIVE EP (FLORIAN KUPFER REMIX) (VINYL ONLY)
12 Inch 10.03.17
vinyl only!
paolo iocca’s back on his own imprint with 3 house tracks slowly derailing into hazy uncanny techno territories. includes trance-inducing ebm remix by florian kupfer.
november sees not only one release from an italian on moon harbour, but two. the first was from riva starr, and hot on his heels is the top team of paul c & paolo martini.
the kings from italy, paul c & paolo martini once more drop the absolute floor hits. groovy as per usual with a nice7 remix on the fresh material release. hot.
talented production duo paul c & paolo martini bring their italian flavour to the dancefloor as they are warmly welcomed back on hot creations with pinball.
ready to lose control? paul c. & paolo martini are back on 8bit and better then ever! after their huge success with bermuda last year, nick curly & gorge are happy to have the outstanding duo back in their catalogue. control tower ep hooks you from bar 1 and once more proves, pauls & paolos years of experience and feeling for the right groove. to top off this quality release, joyce muniz turned in a tight and dirty remix with a little saw bass to make them shake it. dont miss out on this quality ep!
rothmans are back with release 9 of their ever growing vinyl only, retro football themed label and this time paying homage to the silky smoth italian maestro paolo rossi we have berlin based israli outfit naduve. the debut release from this naduve & friends finds rothmans bringing another new dimension to their already beautifully diverse rosta with another unique record.
as part of bini & martini, paolo was without doubt one of the most prolific house producers at the turn of the century, touring the globe and lending their remix talents to major dance labels like defected,strictly rhythm, am:pm, emi, universal, sony and many of the worlds biggest pop acts such jamiroquai, kylie minogue, terence trent d arby, murk,armand van helden and many many more. in 2009 paolo teamed up with paul c and the pair have worked tirelessly in the studio and their music has been supported by many of the industrys biggest names.
material proudly presents the hottest italian duo (signed to hot creations) for the new follow up ep:paul c & paolo martini.after their hit spunk their new release shows that they can be the next kings on the techouse scene. limited copies
for their next release, hot creations call upon talented italian duo paul c & paolo martini, whose combined career spans over forty years in the business. true to their personal style and doing what they do best they deliver three tracks bursting with groove and energy, aimed solidly at the dance floor. title track get this! bounces along a prominent bassline, progressing with trippy vocals that swirl into an epic build up, erupting for maximum destruction on the dancefloor.
endless welcomes paolo tocci and russian techno dj andrey pushkarev, who is very popular with his audiences for his deep sound and signature sensitive melodic techno, in addition to his use of vinyl records from his extensive collection which he has been expanding for over 10 years. his recent ep on circus company captured the attention of many and in particular of luca bacchetti who then included him on the tracklisting of the recent arkitekt 02. paolo tocci, talented italian dj from catanzaro, has been responsible for many parties in calabria, one of the most beautiful regions in the south of italy. now living in switzerland, he produces electronic music surrounded by the natural beauty and suggestive landscapes of canton ticino. endless 004 has a romantic feel to it and features these 2 deep house gems to celebrate the end of summer.
cecille is very proud to bring you the next massive shot from paul c & paolo martini. with a combined career that spans 40 years in the business, italian producers paul c & paolo martini have been, seen and done it all. tip!
supported by: lauhaus, boris werner, nick curly, federico molinari, kabale und liebe, nekes, johnny d, sascha dive, markus fix, dj wild, chriss carrier, ilario alicante, loco dice, mathias mayer, brothers vibe, karotte, tanzmann, matthias kaden, raresh, robert dietz, reboot, ray okpara
big with: lauhaus, boris werner, nick curly, federico molinari, kabale und liebe, nekes, johnny d, sascha dive, 2000&one, markus fix, dj wild, chriss carrier, ray okpara,.. ama recordings is ray okparas label out of mannheim, germany. amaefule, rays middle name in fact, literally means >your name will never get lost< and it symbolizes the strength of identity we create through music. ama is also derived from the latin meaning of love and the philosophy of the label is born out of the affection held for conceiving and sharing quality electronic music. there are no rules about what ama recordings will sound like, but it comes from the heart, so expect true house values to be maintained at all times with a natural tip towards the deep and dubby.
everyone being into house music should know paolo mojo by now.not only has he released and had success with some of the worlds biggest dance labels but he is also the man behind oosh records.
on this lovely piece of music mr. mojo gets deep down and funky to bring a more laidback vibe than he usually offers. the vocal hookline delievered by the lovely ryan starr will stick on your mind after only 1 listen and the tight beats and deep chords will make you wanna play it during your warm up session or just before heading into the more big room sounding stuff.
created as the main vehicle for delivering paolo mojo productions, oosh has grown into one of the labels of 2008. championed consistently by pete tong on radio 1, including an essential new tune and essential mix this year, paolos production profile has risen spectacularly, gaining momentum on the back of tracks nightlaw, brooksong, the dancer, sirena, interstellar and home. a four track ep showcasing the range of paolos production while still retaining an definable identity. the play your hand ep takes us through jazz piano freestyle, deep melodic tech house, latin percussion workouts and old fashioned tweaky acid house.
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