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Riva Starr
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Review: Although he made his name with some genuinely boisterous and noisy workouts during the "electro-house" years, Riva Starr has recently become an advocate for effortlessly funky, disco-sampling gems - as well as cuts that are far more soulful and sensuous than his early works. 'How It Feels', his latest missive on Defected offshoot Glitterbox, sounds like an anthem in the making - a stomping treat that wraps swirling organ motifs, sampled 1960s soul vocals, clipped guitar licks and pots-and-pans percussion around tough house beats and the funkiest bassline known to humanity. Chances are you've already heard it a festival this summer, but if not, you surely soon will. This edition of the EP boasts the original mix and the arguably superior 'Extended Mix'.
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826194 639792
25 Aug 23
Funky/Club House
25 Aug 23
Funky/Club House
Played by: Juno Recommends Funky House
Review: Riva Starr and Mark Broom are both huge names in their respective scenes, but put them together and they've got real Star potential. Star B potential that is, the name of their collaborative project which debuted in 2020 returns with an incendiary fusion of house, disco and techno! Pumping up two recognisable dance classics for today's Ibiza inspired dancefloor - "Fire" looks to early-2000s Hed Kandi compilation gold, with "Gotta Have You" full of '70s disco flex and modern day techno heat. Hi-hats for days.
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SNATCH 191
03 Aug 23
Funky/Club House
03 Aug 23
Funky/Club House
Review: Although he still makes occasional outings on larger independent labels - think Hot Creations, Crosstown Rebels, Dirtybird and Defected's DFTD offshoot - Riva Starr saves most of his most colossal cuts for the Snatch label he set up at the dawn of the last decade. Predictably, the two tracks showcased on his latest single for his label are typically big, bold and peak-time ready. He hits the ground running with 'Find Your Strenth in the Sound', where tight acid lines, horn samples and warehouse-ready riffs ride a deep, booming bassline and tough-as-teak drums. He moves further towards a revivalist, Derrick Carter-friendly "boompty" house sound on 'I Want You To', a deeper and hazier but no less weighty early morning workout that comes complete with impassioned spoken word snippets and restless percussion fills.
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SNATCH 189
06 Jul 23
Funky/Club House
06 Jul 23
Funky/Club House
Riva Starr / Various
DJ Spiller - "Groovejet (If This Ain't Love)" (feat Sophie Ellis-Bextor - Riva Starr Skylight Hard dub) - (5:13) 123 BPM
The Vision - "Down [Riva Starr VIP Club Remix]" (feat Dames Brown - Riva Starr VIP Club remix) - (5:34) 124 BPM
Junior Jack & Glory - "Hold Me Up" (feat Jocelyn Brown - Riva Starr Tangerine Funk extended vocal mix) - (6:30) 126 BPM
Review: Riva Starr, the acclaimed DJ and producer from East London, has joined the exclusive list of House Masters at Defected. With roots in Southern Italy, Starr draws inspiration from diverse musical cultures, including Africa, Greece, Spain, and the Balkans, which are reflected in his revered house music releases. From breakbeat to UK fidget and deep house, Starr's approach is genre-defying, blending addictive vocal samples with hard-hitting house rhythms, and brimming with eclectic samples and unpredictable references. Starr's Snatch! label owner's extensive catalogue features club bangers alongside deeper cuts, remixes, and collaborations with fellow industry titans, including Todd Terry, Mike Dunn, Groove Armada, Jocelyn Brown, Dennis Ferrer, Green Velvet, Harry Romero, and more. His signature sound remains distinctly Riva Starr, making him one of the world's top DJs and producers. This House Masters compilation is a testament to Starr's musical prowess, showcasing his ability to seamlessly blend diverse influences and sounds. Whether you're a fan of addictive vocals, hard-hitting house rhythms, or unpredictable references, Starr's eclectic discography has something for everyone.
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826194 607081
28 Apr 23
Deep House
28 Apr 23
Deep House
