Max Ferrante feat. Heidi Vogel - Hold My Hand (Fresh Cream Records)

“Hold My Hand” is the new single on Italy’s Fresh Cream Records, produced by the Rome-based Max Ferrante and featuring the magnificent vocals of Heidi Vogel. This is Max’s second offering for the Fresh Cream label, and Heidi is a vocalist of much renown, loaning her voice to past releases from the likes of Cinematic Orchestra, Ananda Project, IG Culture, and Liquid People. “Hold My Hand” is a pulsating builder of a house music track, with blissful layers of pads and rhythm complimenting the vocal. A squelchy, filtered synth line enters at the breakdown and completely takes the song to a new place, guiding the dance floor along the way. A trio of remixes is led by the label’s own Marco Rea and Ru.DiJ, collaborating on a version that is flavored with key work by Frankie Mancuso. It’s more of an uplifting, melodic, peak time affair adding balance to the underground vibe of the original. A couple more talented Italian producers follow, with a deep, bass-fueled mix by James Gutierrez and a somewhat spacier version from Luca Cucchetti touching on tech-house elements. It’s a well-paced vocal house single from Fresh Cream, sure to please DJs of many different stripes.

Graeme Park - “Delicious vocal.”
Robert Owens - “The Luca Cucchetti remix … cool track!”
Claudio Coccoluto - “Nice tracks.”
Benji Candelario - “‘Hold My Hand’ … good tune.”
DJ MFR (Transport Recordings) - “Bella!”
Phonatics (Housesession Records) - “This is brilliant!”
Edground (Grooveland Music) - “Amazing sound. I’m loving the vibe and the vocals.”
Vincent Kwok - “Great tracks!”
DJ Therry (Jerk House Connection) - “Great voice … I love it. Full support.”
Igor Marijuan (Ibiza Sonica FM) - “Loving it all!”
Joey Silvero (Distant People) - “The bounce to James Gutierrez remix is a real smooth instant mover … subtle sounds and rocking bass.”
Sam Hopkins (AccuRadio, Chicago) - “The vocals on this track are stellar … Heidi is in fine form. The melodic Marco Rea & Ru.DiJ mix is a serious stand-out.”
Eddy Spirit Spirit Crew / Janga Radio) - “I’m having a hard time deciding which track to pick as a favorite. They are all equally brilliant in their own way.”
Cherokee (Cherry Global Radio Show, Australia) - “Excellent! I love Heidi Vogel and the remixes are all great!”

Available now from Beatport and Juno Download

Steeve Mask feat. Adama - Loosen Up (Fresh Cream Records)

Italy’s Fresh Cream Records continues its ambitious pace with the sixth release from the label, marking the return of Steeve Mask and regular collaborator Adama. Steeve is a veteran DJ on the Italian scene, one half of The Bulletz with Thomas De Lorenzo, and co-owner of Fresh Cream. He’s starting to really make a name for himself with his refreshing deep house style, incorporating elements of nu-disco and funk into a floor-pleasing sound. Parisian vocalist Adama provided vocals on Steeve Mask’s single that launched Fresh Cream, the well received “Sweet Romance,” and now they’ve combined forces again for the brand new “Loosen Up.”

“Loosen Up” instantly creates a feel-good floor vibe with its disco rhythm, captivating bass line, housey piano chords, and Adama’s silky vocal delivery. This is the perfect track to knock the party into next gear and get the dancers flooding the boogie zone. Prime mover! Fresh Cream regulars Marco Rea & RU.DiJ are on hand for the first remix, a delicious ‘dub’ that pulls things deeper and in a more electronic realm, using repeated phrases from Adama’s vocal track to a hypnotizing effect. This one’s solidly placed for an after-hours affair. The second remix in the package comes from Steeve’s partner in The Bulletz and Fresh Cream, Thomas De Lorenzo. With lush synth pads, clappy 808 percussion, effected vocals, and a pulsating bass line this treatment borders on Balearic deep house, making it a top choice for summer beach-side soirees. Three beautiful tracks from Fresh Cream Records here, ready for residence in your digital DJ crate.

Quentin Harris - “The Thomas De Lorenzo Rework is my pick.”
Vincent Kwok - “Really feeling the original and Thomas DeLorenzo mixes.”
Joey Silvero (Distant People) - “Deep, heavy remix. Really nice sound. The vocal is haunting.”
Eddy Spirit - “In this time when voices seem to be lacking, a nice and dreamy vocal with the right amount of power is just what was needed! Especially if, like in this one, it is accompanied by a smooth hypnotic vibe that pushes everything forward. Rocks!”
Spiritual Blessings - “Nice, deep, smooth electro funk. The original for us.”
Christos Kedras (Kapa Music) - “Nice package. The Thomas de Lorenzo remix is my pick. I like the dark edge.”
DJ Nova (Rodon FM, Greece) - “Fresh Cream Records already has a characteristic sound, where nu-disco and house connect through sexy moods, fat bass lines, and old school influences to make a lot of buzz. Loving the original here and the retro Thomas De Lorenzo Rework.”
Rudy Kizer (Hit The Decks Radio Show) - “Holy balls! The original is brilliant!”
Stefan Popovic (DiscoTone Radio Show) - “The original mix has a soulful and chilled groove that just anybody can love. The bass line in Lorenzo’s rework can seriously shake the floor and it’s one of those tunes which will shine on strong system.”
Jeannie Hopper (Liquid Sound Lounge) - “A very Sunshine Jones West Coast vibe on the original. Thomas De Lorenzo is one of my new favorites. The vocals are nice and deep in the mix!”
Bobi (Global Movement Macedonia) - “Solid late night bump. Diggin’ all three cuts!”

Available now from Juno Download and Beatport.

The Bulletz - Temptation (Fresh Cream Records)

Italy’s Fresh Cream Records keep churning out the top tunes, with the label’s fourth release perhaps the snazziest offering yet. It’s courtesy of The Bulletz, a collaboration between producers Thomas De Lorenzo and Steeve Mask who, under this name, have worked together on remixes for the likes of J-Jay, Atjazz, and New Mondo’s big track “I Want Cha” (with Lisa Shaw). Their mix of Steve Maask’s own track “Sweet Romance” was also a winner, launching the Fresh Cream imprint with a bang. For this latest cut, “Temptation,” The Bulletz enlist the vocals of Parisian singer Adama who was also previously heard on the “Sweet Romance” single. A smooth deep house ride at 120 BPM, “Temptation” features expressive chords and a punchy low end perfectly backing Adama’s quality, sultry vocal delivery. This is undeniably a track made for some seriously sexy dance floor gyrations. The sole remix comes from label don Marco Rea and brother in arms RU.Dij delivering a dubby, late night version that’s already a setlist favorite at top Italian club Cocoricò. An unbeatable bass line, a solid rhythm track, and carefully placed effected vocal phrases help the remix vie for DJ’s favorite in this impressive package.

Giom - “Nicely done, I like this.”
Vincent Kwok - “The Marco Rea & RU.DiJ NRG Mix is the one for me. Funky!”
Christos Kedras - “Strong package, both mixes are great. In the bag.”
Jota Wagner (Colors Sound System) - “The original … top tune, indeed!”
Joey Silvero (Distant People) - “I like the feel to this laid back groove … it grows on you.”
Eddy Spirit - “Nice and smooth! This is great for the summer.”
Jamie Topham (CD Pool) - “Liking the deep/tech vibe to the original but it’s the Marco & RU.DiJ mix that really takes it to the dance floor.”
Stefan Popovic (DiscoTone Radio Show) - “Marco Rea & RU.DiJ NRG Mix … whatta ride with that hypnotic synth.”
Miguel Garji (Ibiza Global Radio) - “Good EP. The remix is powerful. Full support,”
Dj Nova (Rodon FM, Greece) - “The Marco Rea & RU.DiJ NRG Mix … deep and slappy house building with an impressive bass line and intoxicating motion.”

Also supported by Graeme Park, Marques Wyatt, Robert Owens, Benji Candelario, DJ EMan, Jevne, Fish Go Deep, and DJ Pope.

Available now from Juno Download and Beatport.

Marco Rea & RU.DiJ feat. Kevin Delite - Love’s The Greatest Power (Fresh Cream Records)

Three releases in and Italy’s Fresh Cream Records is already going from strength to strength. After the recent success of Thomas De Lorenzo’s “In My Heart” (a top 40 charter on Beatport), label don Marco Rea takes his turn with a new collaborative single that proclaims “Love’s The Greatest Power.” Marco’s remixes on the previous Fresh Cream singles garnered praise and dance floor heat, teeing him up nicely for his own featured single. Here he’s joined by frequent co-conspirator RU.DiJ in the studio along with Rome-based club vocalist Kevin Delite. The result is “Love’s the Greatest Power,” a silky and emotive house music track with an instantly catchy bass line, deep piano stabs, and bouncy rhythms. The track’s also got a touch of a Balearic house feel, just in time for the approaching summer months. For the more underground, after-hours moments comes the RMX, taking things in a darker and slightly more pumping direction. Extra synths by Frankie Mancuso fill in the sparse groove, with processed vocals and a foreboding airiness adding to an intriguing vibe that should grab hold of the nightclub.

Marques Wyatt - “Tight!”
Spiritual Blessings - “Appreciate the slammin’ deep and devastating bass. This one’s already in our bags to break the crowd.”
DJ Craig C (Pound Boys) - “Nice old school sounding house vibe!”
Christos Kedras (Kapa Music) - “Feeling the original. Soulful vibe and great vocal … in the bag!”
Chris Udoh (Tigerhook) - “Love the RMX version. Pumping tech!”
Joey Silvero (Distant People) - “A fresh, bright vibe. It’s a very smooth track.”
Czarina Mirani (5 Magazine) - “Absolutely amazing track!”
Michael Fossati (Spirit Of House) - “The sexy original is the one.”
DJ Nova (Rodon FM, Greece) - “I like the lost in the summer nature of the original, Beautiful soft percussion, sweet piano strings, and impressive bass make up a sound that’s already characteristic of this new deep house label.”
Clara Da Costa (Ibiza Sonica Radio) - “Perfect for Ibiza.”

Available now from Juno Download and Beatport.