August Picks feat. Jimpster + Vincenzo + Kraak & Smaak + Luis Junior

Been more than a month since I posted, and now I've heard so many tunes that need a shout out. I'm going to try and span the entire spectrum of sub-genres in the 'Good Stuff !' space, but I'll warn ya, I'm a sucker for deep house. Check it:

1. YouANDewan - 1988(Jimpster's Second Summer of Love Mix)[Lo:Rise]

My favourite producer, Freerange boss Jamie Odell aka Jimpster gives us a monster and I mean MONSTER take on Ewan Smith's 1988. I love the way he's turned this delicate melodic masterpiece into a bouncy and perc'ish version filled with vibe. Drop this on the dancefloor during the warm-up hours and you're guaranteed a couple of ears to what follows. Part of the 1988 EP, which includes the original.

Release Date: 22-06-2011 | Set Fit: Warmup, Getting There | Time of the Day: Early Afternoon, Late Afternoon, Early Evening, Late Evening

2. Doubtingthomas - It Keeps You Occupied While You're On Flight[Manual]
Frenchman Aurelien Riviere aka Doubtingthomas, who I've started following now, dishes out this deep tech. tune that's got some trippy voice samples over a very neat groove. Part of the Sound Shifting: Versatility EP.





Release Date: 16-05-2011 | Set Fit: Warmup | Time of the Day:  Late Afternoon

3. GusGus - Changes Come[Kompakt]
Here's a dark tune with great vocals and deep acidic textures. An overall mood-setter this, part of GusGus' new album Arabian Horse on Kompakt. Been digging this alot !




Release Date: 23-05-2011 | Set Fit: Warmup | Time of the Day:  Early Afternoon, Late Afternoon

4. Vincenzo & Elon - Yarra Valley(Reprise)[Bedrock]

German deep house producer Vincenzo Ragone teams up with Edon Admony to give us a bliss'ed out version of their massive tune 'Yarra Valley'. Soul and dub wrapped in a classy package, this comes as part of CD 1 of John Digweed's Structures Two compilation, which features ambient reworks of quite a few timeless tunes.

Release Date: 20-06-2011 | Set Fit: Warmup | Time of the Day:  Morning, Early Afternoon, Late Afternoon


5. Kraak & Smaak feat. Lex Empress - Hold Back Love[Jalapeno]
Getting into something different, going back to the roots of disco and adding funky freshness to it is Wim Plug, Oscar de Jong and Mark Kneppers aka Kraak & Smaak. Really nice vibe to this tune, reminds me of that retro sound that I wasn't around to witness(*sob* *sob*). Synth, Soul and a whole lotta love ! Part of the Electric Hustle compilation, which also features Never Too Late feat. Janne Schra,  another fav. of mine.
Release Date: 22-04-2011 | Set Fit: Warmup | Time of the Day:  Morning, Early Afternoon, Late Afternoon

6. The Disclosure Project - Excursions[Disclosure Project Recordings]
JP Phillippe and Mr. Jones aka The Disclosure Project drop another bomb of love, rather dark this one. Casual keys and balearics splashed over a tight groove, this tune is a phase change from Fortean Quack, which you should check out if you haven't already, classic chill-out house music. Part of the Excursions Remixes EP, which features the Frankman and Evren Ulusoy takes.



Release Date: 14-02-2011 | Set Fit: Warmup, Getting There | Time of the Day:  Early Afternoon, Late Afternoon, Early Evening


7. Infusion - Love and Imitation(Luis Junior Remix)[Vapour]
Achtung Achtung all prog. heads ! Spaniard Luis Junior provides a stellar remix of Love and Imitation. Deep-border lining-progressive basslines with ambient textures from the original, this remix defo stands out for me. Part of the Love and Imitation Remixes - Part 1 compilation, which features two other splendid takes. The whole EP is worth checking out.



Release Date: 24-05-2011 | Set Fit: Peaktime, Finish | Time of the Day:  Night

 8. Von D feat. Phephe - Love Music[Boka]

I'm not a big fan of dubstep, but keep the layers minimal, add a chick's vocals and keep that love coming ....You've got my attention ! Part of Von D's Daydreaming album, this tune has defo got me hooked to the lighter, more trip-hop oriented side of the sub-genre. Great stuff !

Release Date: 06-06-2011 | Set Fit: Warmup, Getting There, Peaktime, Finish | Time of the Day:  Morning, Early Afternoon

9. Embliss - Back To Mine[Anjunadeep]
What I love about Tim Brandwijk is that on top of the usual hackneyed proggy basslines, he always adds a certain subtlety to his productions, through sounds that aim at the bottom of your heart. Remember Lemonakia? What a friggin' tune that is. So simple and beautiful. Michael Cassette provides his trademark 80's take on the same, part of the Back To Mine EP.




Release Date: 07-12-2010 | Set Fit: Warmup, Getting There | Time of the Day: Late Afternoon, Early Evening, Late Evening, Night

Deep goodness !

So deep house is definitely the flavour of the year. Music is getting more subtle by the track, and dub influenced music is being crafted in so many ways, the stuff surfacing is pure eargasm. I'm talking about Jimpster, Bassfort, Dirty Culture, Stimming, Kruse & Nuernberg, Wiretappeur and so many more who have really taken this sexy funky groovy house music to the next level.

Here are some fav's that I've been dropping at Friday's and the place seems so much more 'vibey' now. Check em' out.

1. Aka Aka feat. Thalstroem - Meiler 2010(Dudu Nahas Remix)[Definition Records]
First up, a lovely remix from Dudu Nahas. The first time I've heard something from him, but don't make the mistake of not following up. Sax frizzles on this one, instant winner for the jazz heads.
 Release Date : 26-11-2010 | Set Fit : Warmup, Finish | Time of the Day : Late Afternoon, Evening, Late Night

2. Bassfort - Last Night[Freerange]

   Release Date : 16-01-2011 | Set Fit : Warmup, Getting There | Time of the Day : Morning, Early Afternoon

3. Lovebirds - The Rain(Steve Bug Remix)[Teardrop]
At first this one might seem like nothing out of the ordinary. But hear it twice, thrice and that's when it starts growing on you. Deeeeeeep stuff, Steve Bug enhanced the warmth and added a few more perc samples on the original.

   Release Date : 12-11-2010 | Set Fit : Warmup, Getting There | Time of the Day : Morning, Early Afternoon, Late Afternoon

4. Daso & Pawas - Det(Schatrax Remix)[Ghostly International]

Simple melody on this one, equipped with a warm synth and a hi-hat every now and then, Schatrax definitely made the original sound so much more chill out, good stuff for a cruise in your car. 

  Release Date : 11-01-2011 | Set Fit : Warmup | Time of the Day : Morning, Early Afternoon, Late Afternoon

5. Phonic Funk - Sunday[MN2S Recordings]

Dub chords playing throughout, with synths and atmospherics swirling in and out followed by a warm sax sample, really ought to set your sunday.

  Release Date : 20-12-2010 | Set Fit : Warmup, Getting There | Time of the Day : Early Afternoon, Late Afternoon