Fabio Tosti & K-Max feat. Francesca Maria - Like Rain (Transport Recordings)

Transport Recordings welcomes another fine offering from Italian DJ/producer Fabio Tosti, this time in collaboration with accomplished keyboardist K-Max and vocalist Francesca Maria. Tosti is of course known for his previous singles on Transport as well as well-received releases for the likes of Purple Music, Code Red, Salted Music, and Rule 5. With his collaborators in tow, Tosti unveils the rousing “Like Rain,” a percussive stomper arriving just in time for summer dance floors. Francesca’s wonderful vocals float above an evocative piano and string arrangement propelled by a swinging, nearly tribal rhythm track. It’s a beautiful, moody late night jam, also appearing in a Dub version that further highlights K-Max’s piano along with some effective added percussion. Fabio Tosti then takes the reigns for his Under Dub version which brings on board a seriously pulsing bass line and a deliciously funky four-on-the-floor drive. Francesca’s vocal fits firmly on this mix definitely bringing it on deck for some nightclub action. An instrumental of this mix is also available in the package. It’s yet another must-play for the DJs from Transport Recordings and Fabio Tosti.

Chuck Love - “I’m digging both versions. This one will come out on the rooftop as the drops start coming. Full support!”
Tedd Patterson (Shelter) - “I’m into all the cuts. Fantastic job here and full support.”
Abicah Soul - “Hot.”
Graeme Park - “Cool and catchy.”
Nick Holder - “I’m digging the beats!”
DJ Pope (Poji Records) - “I love the vibe of the original mix.”
Hippie Torrales - “A solid groove laid down for a lovely song.”
Grant Nelson - “Very nice!”
Joey Silvero (Distant People) - “Classy and deep affair with all mixes here … the dub has lots of energy. This is working for me.”
Booker T. (Kings Of Soul) - “Wicked tune … soulful.”
Spiritual Blessings (Gotta Keep Faith Records) - “A very nice song … great work from Fabio. Such original vibes … we can appreciate the good work on the groove and those magic vocals.”
Alfred Azzetto (Purple Music) - “Nice job from Fabio as usual.”
Peter Borg (Simply Salacious Dance Party) - “Great vibe, sexy piano, and a fantastic voice! Bravo Fabio!”
Jamie Topham (CD Pool) - “The original has strains of ‘Unfinished Sympathy’ to it with some fine strings … it feels like a late night floor pleaser. The Under Dub versions put more emphasis on the groove and would be another after hours essential.”
Eddy Spirit (Spirit Crew) - “Yet another slammin’ production from the Transport guys … I can feel the sunshine in the groove!”
Michael Fossati (Spirit Of House) - “Gorgeously deep and melodious yet utterly infectious and mesmerizing … a real four-to-the-floor delight.”

Available now from Juno Download and Beatport.

Fabio Tosti feat. Ronnie Canada - Work It (Transport Recordings)

Italian DJ/producer Fabio Tosti, who is becoming a welcome fixture on Transport Recordings, presents his latest single “Work It,” featuring the vocals of the legendary Ronnie Canada. Tosti is of course known for his singles on Transport as well as well-received releases for the likes of Purple Music, Code Red, Salted Music, and Reelgroove. Ronnie Canada’s deep voice may be recognized for his voice-over work KISS FM and BBC Radio 1, but it’s his diverse music career that really makes one take notice. Ronnie has sung with revivals of classic vocal groups like The Drifters and The Coasters, but has also had solo house singles on Tomahawk (produced by Judge Jules) and Shaboom. Fabio Tosti corralled this talent into the percussive house music stomper that is “Work It,” which features Ronnie forcefully and soulfully beckoning the dance floor over a solid, tribal rhythm and pumping low end groove. The versions on this single were remixed by TnT Inc., which is Tosti’s collaborative project with young talent Francesco Tarantini. There’s the full Concept Mix as well as a pared down Dub, both sure to prove effective and uplifting within worldwide DJ sets. Work it!

Robert Owens - “Great track.”
Lars Behrenroth - “I’m curious to try this out … nice energy!”
Marques Wyatt - “This is tight.”
Abicah Soul - “Floor runner!”
Lewis Dene (Hed Kandi) - “I’m loving this one. It’s one of the label’s strongest and sexiest tracks ever!”
Hippie Torrales - “Nice deep groove … very useful.”
Doc Link - “Lots of energy … digging this!”
Vincent Kwok - “Great deep and dark track!”
Groove Junkies - “Tight little tribal affair.”
Dave Mayer (Strictly Rhythm) - “Heavy! Nice one.”
Tony D’Onghia (Radio Koper-Capodistria) - “Reminiscent of Masters At Work. Solid track.”
Joey Silvero (Distant People) - “Hot, heavy hitting sound … one for the late night sets.”
Michael Fossati (Spirit Of House) - “A truly mind-blowing production guaranteed to jam-pack floors with its relentless rhythms, lush melodies, and super cool vocals.”
Russell Deeks (This Is Why We Dance) - “Solid dance floor business.”

Available from Traxsource and Juno Download

Fabio Tosti - Talamanca (Transport Recordings)

Summer choon alert! Fabio Tosti (Salted Music, Purple Music, Soulshine) unveils a brand new single on Transport Recordings and it’s a Mediterranean-styled stomper. Named after an Ibizan beach, Tosti’s “Talamanca" is an exotic, island-flavored house music jam that will create dance floor pandemonium at any deserving poolside soiree. Five versions are presented here, led by Fabio’s collaborative mix with K-Max. This Club Mix features a driving broken beat rhythm, rolling Spanish guitar, and rousing piano and saxophone riffs. This one aims squarely at peak time and surely delivers. Transport’s own DJ MFR is up next with his Transporter Mix, presenting a deeper, bass heavy rhythm section accented by fantastic percussion and that gorgeous Spanish guitar. Devid Morrison, who has been making recent waves on Transport, gives a more organic feel with a crisp four-on-the-floor beat, a live sounding bass line, and the guitar brought to the fore. Fabio Tosti rounds out the package with two more versions. His Funkyn Mix is, as the title implies, super-funky with the focus on the saxophone and its energetic melodies. Finally, Tosti’s H23 Club Mix revisits elements of the first mix blending it into a breezier, more percussive treatment. It’s a winner for the summertime from Transport Recordings.

Joey Silvero (Distant People) - “A summer slammer! Great for lifting the crowd.”

CJ Mackintosh - “Fabio Tosti & K-Max Club Mix works for me.”

Marques Wyatt - “Dope!”

Doc Link - “Wow … Fabio has outdone himself with this one! Support for sure.”

Benji Candelario - “Good tune!”

Abicah Soul - “Nice … I love the horns. Groovy tune.”

Rick Preston - “This is summer fire!”

Booker T. (Kings Of Soul) - “Nice latin vibes here … will support.”

Soulfulbros - “The perfect bullet for the summer … latin, hot!”

Michael Fossati (Sprit Of House) - “Simply wonderful music oozing with a masterly orchestration.”

Dean Serafini (JJazproJect) - “If we needed any proof that summer had arrived, this is it. ‘Talamanca’ has a Balearic vibe fueled by Spanish guitars and frisky rhythms. No sitting or standing still allowed while this is playing.”

BKR aka DJ Benjamin - “Great track and cool remixes, just right time for the summer madness!”

Tyree Cooper - “Hot!”

Available now from Traxsource.