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Phonique - "Worked It Out" (feat Ian James Whitelaw & Volker Meitz - Charles Webster's First remix) - (8:10) 125 BPM
Played by: Juno Recommends Deep House
Review: Esteemed German deep house imprint Dessous Recordings return with the second edition of the We Like The Deep series. Here Steve Bug & Co. curate another wonderful selection of sensual groove delights. Highlights coming from: Fairground People with the melancholic Windy City vibe of "Sound Foundation", as always legend Charles Webster lends his midas touch to Berlin veteran Phonique's "Worked It Out" (feat Ian James Whitelaw & Volker Meitz), longstanding label staple Vincenzo appears with the sexy deep disco goodness of "Don't You Ever Stop" while Bug's partner in crime Langenberg servers up some meditative tribal atmospherics on "Alternate Rhythm". Plus, there's the welcome return of UK tech house veteran Jamie Anderson (with Owain K) on the dubby late night mood music of "Night Scanner".
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DESDD 20
19 Mar 21
Deep House
19 Mar 21
Deep House
Played by: Juno Recommends Deep House
Review: Second time around for Apes Go Bananas' "Kerri On", a heartfelt tribute to U.S deep house don Kerri Chandler that first appeared on wax back in 2015. This time round, the Steve Bug and Cle produced original mix - a suitably bumpin' U.S house style roller rich in jammed-out organ riffs, spacey synths and warm, undulating bass - comes backed by two fresh 2019 remixes. First James Dexter offers a deeper and woozier interpretation build around even heavier bass, spacey riffs and chunkier drums, before Langenberg wraps the duo's headline-grabbing organ stabs around a dubby bassline and stripped-back drums.
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DES 142
15 Mar 19
Deep House
15 Mar 19
Deep House
Various
Played by: Juno Recommends Deep House
Review: For those who like their house deep, groovy and emotion-rich, Dessous's back catalogue is a veritable goldmine. It is rather vast, though, so it's good to see the Steve Bug-helmed imprint giving us a few pointers via this excellent compilation. Check, for example, the drowsy chords, undulating bass and jazzy drums of Thierry Tomas's "Piu Piu", the basement-bothering tech-tinged chunkiness of James Dexter's "120" and the ultra-deep late night hyonotism of Chocky's "Self-Knowledge (Dub)", where hazy and trippy synthesizer motifs ebb and flow over a locked-in groove. Further highlights come in the shape of Tom Flynn's fuzzy and far-out "Pluck" and a brilliant mid-tempo Genius of Time rub of Vincenzo's "106 Downtown" full of gentle acid lines and freaky electronic noises.
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DESDD 19
14 Sep 18
Deep House
14 Sep 18
Deep House
Played by: Platzdasch
Review: Given that he's been knocking out high quality deep house for the best part of a decade, it's something of a surprise to find that Central Heated House is Max "Langenberg" Heesen's debut album. Less surprising, perhaps, is the high quality threshold maintained throughout. Heesen obviously counts Larry Heard amongst his greatest influences, as there's a real Mr Fingers feel evident throughout. Of course, there are deviations from the script - see the deep soulful house of Blakkat collaboration "Shadows", the bubbling, acid-flecked boisterousness of "Dreamliner", and the Tenaglia at Twilo flex of "Planitz Proposal" - but for the most part it's a deep, melodious and atmospheric affair.
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DESLP 18
18 Nov 16
Deep House
18 Nov 16
Deep House
Langenberg feat Blakkat
Review: Given his lengthy career and bulging discography, it's something of a surprise to find that this is Max 'Langenberg' Heesen's first single for two years. It sees him join forces with fellow long-serving producer Blakkat, whose career stretches back to the dawn of the millennium. In its' original form, "Shadows" is something of a deep, soulful and atmospheric treat, with a spine-tingling male vocal riding a tech-tinged groove and some serious dreamy chords. The accompanying remixes are excellent, too, with Atjazz's two versions - vocal and instrumental - standing out. Working with a re-tooled, slightly bouncier groove and some additional chiming melodies, the veteran British deep house producer elevates the track to a whole new level.
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DES 131D
18 Mar 16
Deep House
18 Mar 16
Deep House
Review: Dessous label mainstay and Hamburg native Vincenzo is back and presents another release that seems dedicated to one of his favourite cities: Melbourne in Australia. He teams up with Voyeurhythm boss Tyson Ballard on "Malvern Road", what a deep and soulful journey this one is. Killer bassline too. "Follow" sees Vincenzo go solo on this smooth and emotive jam that is so typical of his work; a career that has spanned nearly twenty years. Finally he hooks up with Melbourne producer Mic Newman for the sultry house number that's rather fittingly titled "Melbs".
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DES 130
19 Feb 16
Deep House
19 Feb 16
Deep House
Played by: Giom
Review: For rising star James Dexter it's business as usual, this time for long running Hamburg institution Dessous. First up is "Have It Like That", which fits right in with Steve Bug's label's modus operandi just fine with this sexy late night deep house journey for sophisticated crowds. He dives deeper on "No time", which is more reminiscent of late '90s U.S. house: think Guidance or Nite Grooves. Finally "Get On To This" ups the ante proper on this sleazy tribal tech house killer equally indebted to the late 90's in a way that Hipp E & Halo would appreciate.
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DES 129D
29 Jan 16
Deep House
29 Jan 16
Deep House
Played by: Steve Bug
Review: Lockwood is a Belgian duo, but on this release for Steve Bug's Dessous label, they sound like they come from Chicago. In particular, the title track is a deep US house-style groove, its powerful, rumbling bass and gorgeous keys reminding the listener of classic cuts from Prescription. 'Sway' feeds on that other Chicago legacy, acid, as 303s are fused with swelling chords for a functional but musical workout. Finally, there's the Nils Penner version of the title track. Retaining Lockwood's sensuous musical elements, he underpins them with a swinging funk bass that will remind listeners of the highlights from Paper's mid to late 90s catalogue. Like Lockwood themselves, it is classic deep house brought up to date.
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DES 128D
06 Nov 15
Deep House
06 Nov 15
Deep House
Played by: Owain Kimber (Owain K)
Review: Akase is Harry Agius aka Midland joined by Robbie Redway on vocals. "Murmur" is a slice of sophisticated modern synth pop reminiscent of Delphic or The Howling. Rather high production values on here with rich and elevating synth textures supporting Redway's brilliantly emotive vocals. Producer extraordinaire Ewan Pearson lends his hand to two tremendous remixes of the track. The main remix keeps Redway's vocals on this dark chugging epic, with a dirty arpeggio backed by some superb science fiction synth zaps, until another more soulful arpeggio lead joins the fray. Brilliant! There's a dub version for those of you less keen on the vocals.
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DES 127
16 Oct 15
Deep House
16 Oct 15
Deep House
Review: Despite his young age, Jona has already released on Planet E and Get Physical - and is preparing his debut album. This release on Steve Bug's label shows that his musical ability belies his youth. The title track is a nagging, filtered house groove in the Relief/Sneak vein, while "Emerge" is based on a similar backing. Rolling drums and insistent percussive ticks provide the basis for dubby textures and subsonic bleeps that result in a harder sound. The release also features a remix from Charles Webster, with the veteran UK producer turning "Tomorrow" into a choppy groove that is led by nagging keys.
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DES 123
10 Nov 14
Minimal/Tech House
10 Nov 14
Minimal/Tech House
Played by: Owain Kimber (Owain K)
Review: Many of Dessous's releases feel like the audible equivalent of a deep hug - cozy, warm and loving. This three-tracker from young French producer Olivier Andrade is no different. Packed with hazy, toasty deep house, it oozes classy musicality from every digitally encoded second. The choppy, Rhodes-laden "Madness" is probably our pick, though it's pushed all the way in the "standout" stakes by the EP's other two tracks. There's the woozy, bass-heavy bliss of lead track "Egregius" - all cosmic pads and subtle vocal samples - and calming, enveloping late night vibes of "Bac a Sable", whose horizontal chords and laidback melodies recline over a bumpin' US house groove.
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DES 119
03 Mar 14
Deep House
03 Mar 14
Deep House
Played by: Reed & Radley, Owain Kimber (Owain K), Jad & The, Juno Recommends Deep House, Tom (Shur-I-Kan) Szirtes, Denny Loco, Djs: Most Charted - Deep House, DJ P-SOL
Review: Few deep house producers seem to work quite as hard as Andy Ash. Over the last few years, he's released on a plethora of labels, including On The Prowl, Foto, StilLove4Music, Scenery and Quintessentials. Here, he pops up on Steve Bug's Dessous imprint with three more perfectly pitched doses of melodic deepness. "Workin" - a dreamy, techno-tempo fusion of swirling chords, bold stabs and evocative melodies propelled forwards by hissing ride cymbals - is arguably the pick of the bunch, though it faces stiff competition. The slower, baggier but no less emotion rich "Mindflow" - seemingly a tribute to early '90s Chicago deep house - runs it close, while the bustling keys, smooth bassline and darting electronics of "Release and Check (Part 1)" are a joy to behold.
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DES 118
03 Feb 14
Deep House
03 Feb 14
Deep House
Played by: Owain Kimber (Owain K), Phonetica, Kisk, Alkalino, Chris Deepak, Roberto Rodriguez (Manolo), Juno Recommends Deep House, Dj Assassin (Recode Recordings), Djs: Most Charted - Deep House, Kyodai, Thomas Elmore
Review: Man of many aliases Petros Manganaris (INFO, The Scientifics, Petter Pann etc.) returns to his most famous pseudonym, Echonomist, for a deep and sensual outing on Dessous. "Keys To Life" offers up a tactile blend of energetic low-end shuffle, spiralling chords, cosmic vocal samples and killer organs. While vintage American deep house seems to be his primary influence (check the skipping drums for proof), he carefully steers clear of hollow revivalism. The seemingly unstoppable Kyodai goes even deeper on his remix, thickening up the percussion and stripping the track back to a booming, late night groove. The EP also includes a tasty dose of hazy autumnal sunshine in the shape of "Fair Ride".
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DES 116
09 Sep 13
Deep House
09 Sep 13
Deep House
Played by: Loco Dice
Review: "Imagine" is an apt title for deep house stalwart Andre Lodemann's latest effort. Blessed with all manner of intricate musical touches - loose jazz drums, sneaky guitars, dreamy freestyle vocals, deep chords and bubbling electronics - it appears to be the product of a particularly vivid imagination. This is no bad thing; it eschews the standard deep house formula, instead delivering something far more interesting, involving and, dare we say it, playable. The similarly melodic and drifting "Eyes Wide Open" tightens up the grooves, but retains a picturesque air of natural majesty. For those seeking more straightforward pleasures, Alix Alvarez's rework of "Eyes Wide Open" bulks up the beats in pursuit of chunky, melodic deep house delights.
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DES 115
29 Jul 13
Deep House
29 Jul 13
Deep House
Review: Dessous Recordings - Steve Bug's other label - has always supported the more melodic, fluid end of the deep house spectrum. While recent releases have been notable by the force of their low-end bounce, the label's commitment to musicality remains. This EP from Parisian producer Olivier Andrade continues that trend. "Hype No Tool" boasts sweaty, bumping drums, but it's to the hypnotic, jazzwise piano riff and long, drawn-out chords that the ear is drawn. "Love", meanwhile, opts for more of a cut-up garage revival flex, while "Magic Key" is simply sumptuous. As if that lot wasn't enough to get the juices flowing, there's also a tipsy, loose remix of "Hype No Tool" from Dessous regular Kiki.
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DES 113
11 Mar 13
Deep House
11 Mar 13
Deep House
Dessous Classics / Various
Phonique - "Worked It Out" (feat Ian Whitelaw & Meitz - Charles Webster Second remix) - (7:45) 125 BPM
Played by: Owain Kimber (Owain K)
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DESDD 09
25 Feb 13
Deep House
25 Feb 13
Deep House
Review: Bristol tech-house veteran and Cardiff-based DJ/producer Owain K have been working together for some time, with 2012's "Do You Know" being one of the sleeper hits of last summer. Here, Dessous Recordings gives it the remix treatment. Barcelona's Soul Minority kicks things off with a version that gets just the right balance between weighty low-end shuffle, summery brightness and sparse deepness. The Inner Space mix is propelled forward by waves of smooth chords and bubbling electronics, while the Jazz Reprise mix drops layers of twinkling jazz keys over a classic '90s house groove. There's also a Juno exclusive in the shape of the Deep Space mix - a bumpin' deep house tweak with just the right amount of synth-laden futurism.
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DESDD 08J
04 Feb 13
Deep House
04 Feb 13
Deep House
Review: On You Can... Safeword continues the long Dessous tradition of releasing evocative house music. "Tangent" features a mournful, neo-trance bass and dubby beats gently reaching upwards to a gradual but inevitable climax. "Feel Inside" also favours a slow build up, with dubby beats underscoring a long melodic build. The title track is somewhat different, its looser beats riddled with playful cowbells and percussive ticks, but it too eventually reveals a seductive synth line. One of the label's main artists, Phonique, contributes to the overall feeling of seduction with a rolling tribal take on the title track, replete with deft vocal snippets and a soaring bass.
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DES 105D
26 Oct 11
Minimal/Tech House
26 Oct 11
Minimal/Tech House
Various
Review: While Dessous may have originally laboured under the shadow of being "Steve Bug's other label", in recent times the imprint has really come into its own as an outlet for high quality deep house. This expansive 23-track collection gathers together some of Dessous' best moments from the last couple of years, throwing in a smattering of unreleased cuts from label stalwarts Vincenzo, Tigerskin and Phonique for good measure. As you'd perhaps expect, there's some exemplary deep and tech-house on show throughout, with Steve Bug's "Do It Right", Burnski's "Sometimes Takes Longer" and two superb Jamie Anderson/Owain K collaborations among the many highlights.
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DESCD 17
16 Sep 11
Deep House
16 Sep 11
Deep House
Played by: Ross Couch, Marco Febbraro, ROMANTO (YSR / DISCO MACHINE), Chris Coco, Da Funk, Eddie Niguel Aka Edel, Andre Lodemann, Dairmount (Room With A View), Lucky Sun, Juno Recommends Deep House, Juno Recommends Downtempo, Fred Everything, Matthew Kyle, Djs: Most Charted - Deep House
Review: It's been nine years since Vincenzo released his much-checked debut album. In that time, he seems to have had a kind of crisis of confidence, because Wherever I Lay My Head is a distinctly different beast to debut Welcome To Zanarkand. For starters, it's distinctly less dancefloor-focussed, instead offering a home stereo-friendly take on deep house that sleepily ambles between weary positivity and sparkling melodic intent. It's a formula that largely hits the mark, offering a somewhat epic mix of gorgeously sunny grooves and melancholic shufflers. Certainly, it will find fans amongst those who enjoy breezy deep house, and when it really hits the mark, it's nothing short of sublime.
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DESCD 16J
19 May 11
Deep House
19 May 11
Deep House
Played by: Dlay/Syndrome, Giom, Mark Johnson Bournemouth, Juno Recommends Deep House, JAVI LOPEZ, Hannah Wild, Brandon Bass, Julien Sandre
Review: It doesn't seem long since Burnski was taking his first steps in house, releasing promising EPs for Tropez, Infant and 2020 Vision. Now he's something of a grizzled veteran, with the production skills and trademark sound to show for it. As a result, this three-tracker for Dessous boasts some of his strongest work yet. The title track itself is a real peach; a nine minute exercise in eyes-wide-shut deep house that pairs soft and cuddly synths and vocals samples with thick and booming low end pressure. "There's A Cukprit" offers an impressive mix of late night creepiness and post-jack chugginess, while "Watch Out" should inject some much-needed funk into dreary afterhours dancefloors.
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DES 103
13 May 11
Deep House
13 May 11
Deep House
Played by: Pete Dafeet, Owain Kimber (Owain K), The Revenge, Thomas Sonora, Juno Recommends Deep House, Kirby, Axer Rouf, Bleep District, Nacho Marco, J&M BROTHERS, Djs: Most Charted, Lemon Popsicle
Review: Bristol's Jamie Anderson has always been a bit of a musical chameleon. While he has rarely strayed far from house pastures, he's turned his hand to everything from classic tech-house and hypnotic deepness to rough acid and even fidget. Here, he's back on familiar ground with a four-track deep and tech-house excursion on Dessous, this time in collaboration with up-and-coming Cardiff producer Owain Kimber. As you'd expect from Anderson, there's plenty of eyes-wide-shut melodies and twittering Detroitian synths to savour (see "Airwalk" and "Limelight"), alongside some ultra-deep grooves for the afterhours heads. Of these, it's the low-end hustle of "Without Dub" that most impresses.
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DES 101D
11 Feb 11
Deep House
11 Feb 11
Deep House
Review: When it comes to yearning, early morning deep house, you can always rely on Dessous to deliver the goods. Here they come up trumps again, with label stalwart Vincenzo "brother of Florian" Kruse delivering a typically touchy feely late night romp. The original version of "The Clearing" feels lightweight at first, but give it time to develop and you're rewarded with booming low end and quietly chiming melodies. The "Clearing Dub" goes further into sunrise territory thanks to two colossal breakdowns, while fellow deep house veteran Ian Pooley ups the piano and acid quota on his reverential rework.
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DES 100
25 Jan 11
Deep House
25 Jan 11
Deep House
Played by: Daryl Stay [ Poker Flat ], Joachim Spieth, Burnski, Juno Recommends Deep House, Adam Khan (Void Music)
Review: When it comes to working with a fusion of deep house and dub influences, no one holds more relevance than Germany's Max Hessen, AKA Lagenberg. The Essen native, who has been producing since 2007, is already well known following an impressive string of releases for the likes of Resopal Red, Sthlmaudio, Drumpoet Community, Liebe*Detail, his own Mild Pitch (which he runs with Manuel Tur and Dplay)and of course, Dessous. Now returning to Steve Bug's Dessous once more, Lagenberg dives further into his exploration of deep house music tinged with dub atmospheres on the excellent "Past Present" EP.
All three tracks on the release are concocted with some very basic ingredients. They all revolve around slow but thumping beat patterns, deep, dubbed out and unrestrained subs and some sparse chords. Opening the EP, "Past Present" is an ultra deep and moody, modern sounding amalgamation of dub and classic Chicago influences. It bristles along with a tough analog energy as the crisp drum patterns open up into the surging bass that drives the track.The haunting female vocal adds to the moodiness whilst ensuring it never spills over into sheer dread or menace. "Backyard" has a slower groove giving it any easier feel than its predecessor. Complex dub arrangements huff amid yet another heavy and warm sound aesthetic. This full bodied, hazy, heady sound runs away with the track as echoed vocal snippets chase along, giving the whole tune a spaced out but flowing feel. Now in more of a fidgety mode, the EP moves into a housier tone on "Monday 16th." Steadily evolving string arrangements and classic deep house chords trickle over some funky and exotic percussion as the track rolls on through the dubby jungle floor of Langenberg's soundscape.
All three tracks on the release are concocted with some very basic ingredients. They all revolve around slow but thumping beat patterns, deep, dubbed out and unrestrained subs and some sparse chords. Opening the EP, "Past Present" is an ultra deep and moody, modern sounding amalgamation of dub and classic Chicago influences. It bristles along with a tough analog energy as the crisp drum patterns open up into the surging bass that drives the track.The haunting female vocal adds to the moodiness whilst ensuring it never spills over into sheer dread or menace. "Backyard" has a slower groove giving it any easier feel than its predecessor. Complex dub arrangements huff amid yet another heavy and warm sound aesthetic. This full bodied, hazy, heady sound runs away with the track as echoed vocal snippets chase along, giving the whole tune a spaced out but flowing feel. Now in more of a fidgety mode, the EP moves into a housier tone on "Monday 16th." Steadily evolving string arrangements and classic deep house chords trickle over some funky and exotic percussion as the track rolls on through the dubby jungle floor of Langenberg's soundscape.
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DES 97
18 Jun 10
Deep House
18 Jun 10
Deep House
Played by: The Revenge, Chris Coco, Juno Recommends Deep House, Farley/Diesel/Nunes (Faith), Zoe Xenia
Review: Ex-Phonique producer Tigerskin makes his debut for Dessous with the groove-focused three tracker, "Matters of the Heart". The title track combines super funky, nu-house beats with a soulful musicality and a powerful vocal performance from Zoe Xenia. Perfect for summer, the lead track also comes with the deeper and more reflective "Carlos' Thoughts" and the Tigerskin ass-shaking styled "Eyewitness" that comes peppered with horn stabs, spooky atmospherics and dramatic crescendos.
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DESDD 03
21 May 10
Deep House
21 May 10
Deep House
Phonique feat Ian Whitlaw
Review: Over the last fifteen years Michael Vater's Phoniquie project has become somewhat of an institution within the world of deep house music. Admired as much for the sheer volume of his output as the quality that lies within it, Phonique has notched up nearly forty releases on labels such as Moodmusic, Crosstown Rebels, Brique Rouge, Souvenir, Renaissance, Global Underground and Poker Flat. But it is with Steve Bug?s sister label, Dessous, that Phonique has had the most fruitful relationship, bearing two acclaimed full length albums, the Erotic Moments in House compilation and a number of twelve inches. His 2004 debut LP, Identification was followed in 2007 by Good Idea, an album heralded for its combination of house, electro, hip-hop and disco. This June, the Berlin based producer will release his third studio album for the imprint, Kissing Strangers. Combing catchy underground pop moments with strong, club-ready cuts, Phonique conveys his love for all musical styles. Brimming with modern, soulful house music with a summery hue, Kissing Strangers is an immensely anticipated album. To ease the wait, Dessous are now releasing a remix package around album track, "Our Time Our Chance."
Featuring the haunting and timeless vocals of Ian Whitelaw, the original showcases the deepest of house music with melodic progressions and the kind of pristine synth lines that come hand in hand with Phonique. Riding his current wave of creativity, Best Works man Andre Lodemann delivers a sophisticated, reduced remix that bubbles along with rich atmospheric layers, subbed up bass and a resourceful use of Whitelaw's vocal. Wahoo, a duo made up of Georg von dem Bussche (Georg Levin) and Steffen Berkhahn (Dixon) work the esteemed musicality that both artists share into a funky, epic musical version of "Our Time Our Change." By adding a host of live instrumentation including drums, strings, pianos and horns, the duo turn this into a very special remix.
Featuring the haunting and timeless vocals of Ian Whitelaw, the original showcases the deepest of house music with melodic progressions and the kind of pristine synth lines that come hand in hand with Phonique. Riding his current wave of creativity, Best Works man Andre Lodemann delivers a sophisticated, reduced remix that bubbles along with rich atmospheric layers, subbed up bass and a resourceful use of Whitelaw's vocal. Wahoo, a duo made up of Georg von dem Bussche (Georg Levin) and Steffen Berkhahn (Dixon) work the esteemed musicality that both artists share into a funky, epic musical version of "Our Time Our Change." By adding a host of live instrumentation including drums, strings, pianos and horns, the duo turn this into a very special remix.
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DES 96DIG
14 May 10
Deep House
14 May 10
Deep House
