Hot Creations is a well respected British dance music label co-run by Jamie Jones and Lee Foss. Since 2010, the label has gained ‘global notoriety through pioneering a new and unique sound born of its founders’ deep affinity with old disco records and soulful beats’. From deep house, to tech house, to funky house and disco, Hot Creations has seen sunshine-drenched releases from names including: Patrick Topping, Miguel Campbell, Clarian, Popof, Route 94, Audiojack, Nathan Barato, Phil Kieran, PBR Streetgang, and both Jamie Jones and Lee Foss themselves. Hot Natured, Hot Waves and Hottrax are all sub-labels to Hot Creations and set up to help encompass a wider breadth of the electronic music spectrum.
Review: Mendo and Yvan Genkins bring vibrant energy to Hot Creations with a three-track release that bridges retro vibes and contemporary dancefloor intensity. 'Everybody' dives into a nostalgic world of old-school electro and breakbeat, skillfully blended with tech-house sensibilities. The track's infectious groove and hype-inducing beats are bound to spark movement on any dancefloor. 'Chakaboo' takes a deeper approach, channeling tribal and minimal techno influences. Its heavy breakdowns and up-tempo basslines drive an addictive rhythm that locks listeners into its spell, creating a dancefloor frenzy. 'My Precious' bursts with high-energy, pulsating beats, delivering a relentless wave of fun and impact. Its upbeat momentum makes it an essential addition for making the party come alive.
Review: Kolter's 'Red Alert' EP on Hot Creations is a potent dose of tech-house energy, perfectly tailored for peak-time dancefloor moments. The title track, 'Red Alert', is a stomping powerhouse, delivering relentless grooves and serious tech-house intensity. It's a high-octane start that sets the tone for the EP. 'She Wants Bass' taps into early '90s New York house nostalgia with creative sampling and an irresistible bassline that drops heavy and low, making it a standout for its retro flair and modern edge. 'I Can Fix' rounds off the EP with a playful, late-night vibe, blending fun rhythms with groovy house sensibilities. This EP showcases Kolter's ability to merge nostalgic influences with forward-thinking production in a fun and creative way.
Review: OMRI's 'Dance All Night' is a two-track release that dives deep into minimal tech grooves with a dark, clever edge. 'Dance All Night (Don't Wanna Fight)' sets the energy with a serious, techy vibe. The minimal groove builds steadily, creating a sense of excitement that pulses throughout the track. Its dark undertones and clever production make it a perfect for late-night sets. On the flip side, 'Japan Tu Teman' brings a more driving energy with an acid line lurking beneath the surface. Blending tech house and techno elements, the track builds momentum and intensity, delivering a powerful, club-ready sound that is hedonistic and energetic. Both tracks showcase OMRI's ability to create forward-thinking tech grooves, ideal for those who enjoy deeper and more heavy dance music.
Review: Longtime techno icon Steve Bug teams up with Denney for 'That Beat', a two-track powerhouse. The title track, 'That Beat' featuring Mikey V, brings high energy with a punchy, addictive bassline that Steve Bug is celebrated for. Its growling acid line echoes Laurent Garnier's iconic 'Crispy Bacon', while Mikey V's vocals narrate the irresistible pull of the house music in the club. The result is a peak-time banger that's hard to shake, blending classic modern house elements. 'Moments Later' is a more melodic, deeper dive. Its crisp, techy production is clean and sophisticated, showcasing a refined sound perfect for late-night sessions. With intricate layers and a subtler groove, it provides a contrast to the high-energy opener, proving the duo's versatility. Together, the two tracks form a dynamic EP, balancing dancefloor firepower with thoughtful, melodic depth.
Review: Hype and peak time Ibiza house tunes from one Serial Chiller - leading off with the vocal and reverb washed New York style banger "Serial Chiller". Dipping into some of Outlander's all time rave classic "The Vamp" - the Chiller here offers some triangle to a much loved tune in "Hide and Seek" - keep that tech house groove rolling. And like always with the deepest of B-side cuts, "Keep Me Waiting" is a true late night or early morning roller for the freaks.
Review: Fresh from joining forces with soulful house legend Ron Carroll on the Defected released 'Preach', Knee Deep in Sound founder Daley Padley brings his Hot Since '82 project to Hot Creations for the very first time. He's in proper big room house form, too, with title track 'Sonedo' offering a breathless and energetic blend of barnstorming beats, sweat-soaked percussion fills, addictive (synth) horn stabs, colourful lead lines, Latin flourishes and a smattering of well-used vocal samples. It sounds like a big Ibiza record and may well already be making waves on the White Isle. 'Danzamae' is, if anything, even bigger, with bleeping lead lines and snaking saxophone motifs rising above a dark bassline, big builds and heavy tribal house beats. It, too, is a hands-in-the air special - and that's a good thing!
Review: Darius Syrossian returns to Hot Creations with "Work It With Me," a dynamic two-track showcase of his pumping house sound. With a nearly two-decade career marked by standout releases on labels like Defected, Crosstown Rebels, and his own MOXY MUZIK, Syrossian continues to solidify his influence in the house music scene. Syrossian shows no signs of slowing down, and this latest offering on Hot Creations includes "Work It With Me," where vibrant energy, pulsating rhythms, and playful vocal snippets prepare listeners for the summer, and "Ain't Nobody Perfect," provides a track that merges shimmering percussive leads, rumbling grooves, and wailing synths.
Review: Veteran DJ and producer Nic Fanciulli lands at Hot Creations with his first original material for the label, the aptly titled "You Sure Do" EP. This two-tracker wastes no time showcasing Fanciulli's ability to craft dancefloor bombs that pay homage to the past while sounding fresh and current. The opening track, "YSD," is a full-on disco-infused house anthem. Fanciulli lays down a foundation of massive basslines and a pounding drum groove, creating an atmosphere guaranteed to get bodies moving. The track isn't just a nostalgic throwback, though. Fanciulli's crisp production and innovative sound design ensure "YSD" feels just as relevant on today's dancefloors. Following up, "We R Bass" takes things in a slightly different direction. Here, pulsating kick drums and sharp snares drive the energy, while warped vocal samples and twisting synths add a layer of intrigue. The track builds to a mesmerizing sonic journey, keeping the listener engaged throughout.
Review: Italian duo ItaloBros their splash on Hot Creations with their latest EP, Gosadera. Certified dudes in both Ibiza and Bristol - the ItaloBros' trio of tracks here showcases their style for blending old-school roots with contemporary beats. From the lively trumpets and bongos of "Gosadera" itself to the lush piano chords and punchy drums of "Story", it's certainly the sultry allure of "Amira" that will get dancefloors hot and heavy.
Review: Straight up driven club runners from James Poole taking it right out of the Marco Carola cookbook. Throwing down some preacher man vocals in the lead cut "Miss Tony", it's a Seth Troxler number for real, with jazz horns, classic Roland symbols and twirl your head grooves. Mark Poole's debut on Hot Creations marks the UK producer's biggest step in the game yet, and brings with him a '90s UK dance theme to "Inner Child" that shuffles above a rolling Reese-bassline for the ages. With "Juicy Roots" bringing a touch of Essex rave to the Ibizian dancefloors, James Poole is in the house.
Review: Kane Dignum's first Little Fritter outing on Hot Creations, 2020's 'Dub Riddem', was a booming, dancehall-influenced tech-house anthem, so hopes are high for the Aussie artist's belated follow-up. This time round, the influence of soundsystem culture is not as prominent, though the throbbing bassline underpinning lead cut 'My People'- a crunchy, stripped-back, peak-time ready big room tech-house excursion rich in soulful male vocals and warehouse-ready synth stabs - is pleasingly weighty. The Gold Coast-based producer takes things up a notch on 'Fry High', an energetic and sweat-soaked, rave-igniting number that joins the dots between big room funky house, breakbeats and the disco-house surge of late '90s 'French touch' tracks.
Review: The London-based DJ/producer Joshwa, keeps on rising since he made waves in 2022 with high-profile collaborations alongside Lee Foss, CID, and Martin Ikin. He is now set to make his label debut on Hot Creations with his two-track EP, 'Bass Go Boom.' The EP, featuring two lively and heavily requested productions that showcase Joshwa's signature sound. First 'Bass Go Boom' is designed to ignite the dancefloor with its powerful drop, swing-fueled rhythm, and stuttered vocal, all perfectly complemented by a massive bassline. 'Supersonic' is another peak-time tech house jam with infectious grooves that will keep the dancefloor moving.
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