Jason Merle - The Love I Get feat. Devoya Mayo (Johnny Fiasco Remixes)

Picture the scene. It's early morning (5am? 7am?) on Miami beach during WMC. The location is somewhere around 15th and Collins. It's been a long night, some friends have been out all night, DJ'ing and hitting the parties. The sun is fully up, and it must already be 87 degrees out. The only thing on their mind is getting back to the hotel for some rest. Cab after cab after cab rolls by, not a single one will stop to pick them up. One of the revelers decides to take action, walking in to the middle of the road, desperate, holding his hands up to stop a cab, and the rest is history. They eventually made it back to their destination. Names have been withheld to protect the innocent, but we will say it’s this setting that inspired the Johnny Fiasco’s Cab Stopper Remix of "The Love I Get " from Jason Merle on Viva Recordings. The track also features vocalist Devoya Mayo on vocals, and two more slightly more subdued (but still hot enough for Miami) remixes, The Deep Dub and the Deep Dub Instrumental. If you can take the heat, c’mon in.

Sean Dimitrie (Bombay Records) – “Oh snap Johnny is "getting busy" on this, sweet! New Classic!”
Frank Amodo (Barefoot Beats) – “Jason Merle with Johnny Fiasco remixes? Life just got better.”
DJ Harri (Sub Club) – “Nice to hear from Johnny here. Lovely stuff!”
Sandro Bianchi (Ibiza Sonica) – “Amazing remixes here.”
Dr. Best (Radio Z 95.8, Germany) – “A nice release. All three versions are right up my alley.”
Jon Fugler (XLNT radio show) – “A rare 5/5 star rating. Quite simply faultless as a piece of classic dance.”

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Grant Dell - Wicked People (Worship Recordings)

Twenty years after his first appearance on Worship Recordings, dub-tech vibes abound on "Wicked People," the latest release by Grant Dell.

First joining the Worship Recordings roster in 2003 with his Touch Dub EP, London producer Grant Dell has had over 50 releases under various monikers, including Uhuru Beats, Croydon Punks Ltd, Masonic Noodles, and the Chicago Transit Authority. His first release as Tribalation on Loaded Records was licensed to Strictly Rhythm, and the rest is dance music history. As well as the obvious Chicago House and Detroit Techno influences, Grant's eclectic tastes range from Basic Channel to Barrington Levy, and it's the latter lineage that runs most potently through "Wicked People."

The potent rhythm track was originally sent to Jamaica, where DJ Tennant vibed strongly with Grant's foundation. Tennant's distinctive chants and spoken declarations organically took root over the cut's slinky groove transforming it into something mightier. After the results were in hand, Grant added more rhythm parts and effects as well as the snaking, wobbly acid line. Now ready for global sound systems, this track's flawless sonics and powerful vocal performance fit perfectly alongside the moody dub-house sounds that Worship Recordings has pioneered and developed over the past two decades. Says Worship's Rob Paine, "The universe brought us together at the right time, and I think this one is going to rank high in the underground."

Tyler Stadius (Deepsite) – “Love both mixes. Grand & Worship are a great match.”
Shane Johnson (Fish Go Deep) – “Love it! A big, bassy groove perfectly executed. Will feature on the show.”
Adam Collins (Omni A.M.) – “Wicked dubby afterhours goodness. Grand and Worship are a solid match, bravo!”
Lee Jones (Country Gents) – “This is amazing! Can’t wait to play it on a rig.”
Velanche (Urban Landscapes Show) – “Really solid grooves. Good to hear from Worship Records again.”
Hober Mallow (Mighty Reel, Sydney) – “Killer deep dubby sounds, thank you. It’s a really nice sound for the radio show here in the afternoon.”

Available Now From: Beatport, Bandcamp, Traxsource, And Spotify.

Magnus Asberg - Into U (Viva Recordings)

Viva Recordings looks toward London-by-the-Sea for an expressive new single from Brighton’s veteran DJ force-of-nature Magnus Asberg. After a thirty year history behind the decks, in the studio, and organizing hundreds of debaucherous parties, Magnus’s ear for quality sounds has held the respect of those in-the-know for a long while. Under his own name as well as through this pseudonym C-Soul, Magnus has released tunes with an esteemed group of labels including DIY Discs, Plastic City, Ornate Music, and his own Romana Records.

Magnus’s latest for Viva, “Into You”, launches with a tight, skippy house music rhythm. Bright chords and panning piano-like sparkles add the vibe while a punchy sub-bass bubbles underneath. Vocal snips and sung phrases bat in and out, guiding the deepness further to the underground. The ‘b-side’ remix comes from the legendary Canadian producer Jay Tripwire who delivers an exquisite Deependub. Jay’s take is spacey and spacious, brandishing shots of reverb and sustained tonal textures throughout its runtime. These cuts are for the most intimate of late nights, as bodies vibrate hypnotically on a darkened dancefloor.

Jay Hill (Superfreq) – “Stellar release! Both tracks are superb offerings.”
Christian Martin (Trippy Ass Technologies) – “The Jay Tripwire remix is DOPE!”
Sean Dimitrie (Bombay Records) – “Lovely release. I think the original is for me, it has a nice bounce to it.”
Scheibosan (Shanti Roots) – “Nice house stomper, I like both versions.”
Matthias Kirsch (JazzRadio 106.8FM) – “Fa-bu-lous! Hypnotic!”
Dean Facer (Resident Advisor) – “Gorgeous … simply gorgeous.”
Simon Kirk (Stag Beetle Radio Show) – “Tasty original and Jay’s wonderful style all over the remix. Full support.”

Available Now From: Bandcamp, Traxsource, Beatport, And Apple Music.

Ivan Dbri - The Love I Own (Harmonious Discord)

Ivan Dbri, Mexico’s maestro of deep, drops his third full length album on Harmonious Discord with The Love I Own, a collection of love songs drawing inspiration from deep house, lo-fi house, and techno. Ivan Dbri has been contributing to the HD imprint for over 10 years, a remarkable and fruitful relationships that’s led to this special release. Reminiscent of early works by Timewriter and Terry Lee Brown Jr., Ivan blends staccato percussion with ultra-lush soundscapes, creating dynamic and musical compositions to touch the soul.

A musically complex intro, “Prelude to Sex” features organic percussion that lifts effortlessly into dance territory. Deep and romantic house music compositions like “When the Music Feels Like Crying” and “Endless” help listeners dive deep into their heads and propagate beauty in their surroundings. “Knowledge Base” enters lush dance territory with colliding house chords and synthetic accents floating lightly over rich pads. “Sodoma and Gomorra” brings similar depth but with the pads in the back seat. It features musical trills and uplifting accents amid a tense bass construction. “What True Love Is All About” and “The Love I Own” return to deep house territory with heavy lo-fi and breakbeat elements showing Ivan’s ability to construct timeless music with range and depth. The breakdown in the “The Love I Own” creates a weightless atmosphere and floats listeners into uncharted depths. “Love Letters For You” is an HD favorite; the perfect blend of music and technology. Tense chord lifts and light techno drum constructions make it a perfect tool for any set. “Danke” closes out the album with a tribute to vocal house. Swung percussion, fat square bass lines, and cut-up vocals provide a proper send off to this delicious album.

Colin Dale (Abstrakt Dance Records) – “Really classy collection of tracks. Outstanding.”
Damaged Man (Jambalay Records) – “Excellent album! Nice atmosphere and sounds.”
Jaymz Nylon (Nylon Recordings) – “When The Music Feels Like Crying is a necessary piece of music!”
George JJ Flores (Sol Sundaze) – “Whoa! Great sounds.”
Blueshift (Nurvous Records) – “Excellent deep vibes on the whole EP.”
Simon Kirk (Stag Beetle Radio Show) – “Beautiful atmospheric house music. Love it!”
Sean-Michael Yoder (Ibiza Voice) – “Amazing album. Ivan is so talented. I love every track.”
Joan Ribas (Hotel Pacha) – “Superb sounds. Super deep jazzy tunes.”
Greg Dowling (Fish Go Deep) – “Lovely vibey deep house. I will play on the radio show.”
Salvatore Logicfusion (Deepinradio) – “Great vibes and textures.”
DJ Osric (Black and Blue Show) – “This is a beautiful release. Can't stop playing Love Letters for you at the moment. Mesmerizing.”

Available Now From: Beatport, Traxsource, Apple Music, And Spotify.