Alia - Can't Do Without You (Broken Records)

Broken Records welcomes ALIA to the label with her new single “Can’t Do Without You.” Hailing from Sydney, Australia, ALIA has built an impeccable career as a singer/songwriter, previously working with artists like Craig David and Nelly Furtado.

Produced by The Potbelleez’s Jonny Sonic, “Can’t Do Without You” delivers an uplifting, funky joyride underpinned with a driving beat primed to move main room dance-floors. Dirty bass line keys and swirling strings lend the track the darkness and light, giving it a modern jackin’ vibe with an addictive vocal hook.

Accompanied by inspired remixes from Demarkus Lewis, Needs No Sleep, Jerome Baker, and Keytone, this package represents how Broken Records is committed to producing tracks that can be used in all musical environments.

Building on the original, Dermarkus brings a shine to “Can’t Do Without You” that is a free-flowing love affair with house music. Melbourne-based producer Needs No Sleep adds to the Australian flavor by twisting the track into a deeper vibe while Chicago’s Jerome delivers a four-to-the-floor minimal banger. Not to be outdone, Keytone produces a tech-driven version of the original that does not leave DJs wanting.

Mr. V (Sole Channel Music) – “Demarkus Lewis for the win!”
Tyree Cooper (Groove Baby) – “I’m lovin’ it.”
Tommy D Funk (Good For You Records) – “Great song, great vocals.”
David Britton (Henry Street Music) – “Can't Do Without You is sexy solid driving house music.”
Lee Jones (Country Gents / Buslife) – “Crikey! This is killer. Something for everyone.”
Michael Fossati (Spirit of House Web Zine) – “Demarkus Lewis has been pulling out all the stops to deliver a truly dancefloor rework.”
Vincent (Paris One Radio) – “All remixes are GREAT! Full support.”
Mark Mac (The Sounds Collective) – “Killer release guys. Cheers.”
Taigo Onez (Bang Le’ Dex Radio) – “Really good to see Jerome on here. Full support!”
Dean Serafini (Frisky Rhythms) – “Demarkus hits the spot rather nicely with his mixes. The vocals are pretty contagious too.”

Available Now From: Traxsource, Juno Download, Apple Music, And Spotify.

Jesse Saunders feat. Daniivory - Kaleidoscope (Broken Records)

Credited with producing the first house record, Jesse Saunders returns on Broken Records with former Imagine Dragons and Beyonce touring band member DANiiVORY to deliver “Kaleidoscope”, a breathtakingly beautiful song. Ivory & Saunders’ track is an exercise in what is possible when artists with real history come together in the studio. It encapsulates a vision of beautiful sunsets, terraces and soulshine.

The single boasts a heavy hitting cast of all star remixers, sure to inspire sets far into the future. Grin Music head honcho Demarkus Lewis drops and delivers his low-key “Afro Remix” that weaves soft tribal drums throughout. Chicago mainstay Stacy Kidd’s “House 4 Life Remix” contributes to the package with a jazzy lounge / house hybrid, complete with meandering piano lines and a seductive groove. One of the greats and also hailing from the Windy City, Paul Johnson, delivers a peak hour driver with his “Tech HouseNation Remix”. Australia’s VMS (Queen Victoria) rounds it out and hits it hard with her “Down Under Remix”, a bass heavy, peak hour romp suitable for big rooms and prime time dance floors. All of the remixes reflect the brilliance of the original, and “Kaleidoscope” has a little something for everyone, while staying true to the aesthetic and feel of intended vibe.

Vincent Kwok (Transport Recordings) – “Great track. Loving the original and the Demarkus Lewis remix.”
Nedj (The Electronic Underground) – “Blissful House from the main man himself.”
Soulfuledge (Soulfuledge Recordings / King Street) – “Slamming mixes from Demarkus & Stacy.”
Al Bradley (3am Recordings) – “Nice warm cuts here. It’s the vibe itself which I’m digging, so the the FlavStrumental is the one for me.”
Curtiss Logan (Jersey Soul) – “Yes! Jesse Saunders & Daniivory – nice release. Full support on this one, and some hot remixes as well.”
SimonG (Volcano Radio) – “Quality as ever from this granddaddy of a house label. Paul Johnson delivers for me … nice techy afro vibes.”
Sumsuch (Colour and Pitch) – “Hi-Grade Goodness!”
DEL (5 Magazine) – “A beautiful Kaleidoscope of mixes.”
Black Alley (In Control Radioshow) – “A strong one with many good mixes to choose from.”
Michael Fossati (Spirit of House Web Zine) – “Stacy Kidd is stealing the show with his glamorous jazz infused rework.”

Available Now From: Traxsource, Juno Download, Spotify, And Apple Music.

Heidi B. - Mr. Fly (Broken Records)

Hailing from Finland, Heidi B is a triple threat: singer, songwriter, and music producer. Heidi has an amazing ear for catchy lyrics and soothing melodies, and discovered her music prowess at an early age, graduating from the prestigious Madetoja Music High School in Oulu, Finland. Her work has been heard on labels like Kult Records, Sold Fabric, and Intellecto Recordings. Now she joins Broken Records with the stunning house music single “Mr. Fly.”

Three remixed versions of “Mr. Fly” are primed and ready for dance floor action. French DJ/producer Madji’k (Henry Street Music, Nervous Records), who has collaborated with the likes of DJ Falcon and Alan Braxe, supplies a lovely deep house take on “Mr. Fly” that is perfect for soulful late night club play. Cristian Poow (Dbeatzion Records) transmits a delicious peak-time version, optimized for the floor from his studio in Buenos Aires. And Broken Records’ own Jesse Saunders produces a pair of downtempo ‘jazzy’ takes, channeling a little bit of Sade inspiration in the mix. One version features a smooth saxophone throughout. This single is a worldwide affair, and features three distinct styles for DJs to choose from.

Curtiss Logan (Jersey Soul) – “I like this release very much. Hot vocals from Heidi B.”
Abdul Shakir (The FeelUp) – “Nice jazzy garage feel.”
Ricky Inch (Ossom Records) – “Thank You! Absolutely awesome soulful house & beautiful jazz / downtempo mixes.”
Dean Serafini (Frisky Rhythms) – “Nice vocals, catchy melodic vibes. Ticking all the right boxes for me.”
Norbert Borchers (House Sound Of Hamburg) – “Wow! Jesse is surprising me with the sounds on Broken Records.”
Rory Hoy (Super Hi-Fi) – “Beautiful tune with some drop dead gorgeous vocals.”
Jeanie Hopper (WBAI FM) – “Wow! Gorgeous. I love the downtempo and house vibes.”
DJ Osric (Black and Blue Show) – “Love the variation on this release. Very good!”
Kev Dot Kruz (Red Sun Music Group) – “Sexy ass vocal right here. Very nice hook.”
Michael Fossati (Spirit of House Web Zine) – “The Jazzy Vocal is a truly fantastic downtempo interpretation.”

Available Now From: Traxsource, Juno Download, Spotify, And Apple Music.