Various Artists - Sixteen (Chillin Music)

Chillin Music signals the end of 2016 with an exciting 16 track compilation given the corresponding title of Sixteen. With over a decade of releases spanning the deep and tech house sphere there are plenty of hot options to choose from when assembling a Chillin Music collection. The powers-that-be at Chillin have indeed chosen wisely, and these cuts derive from the label’s recent output as well as featuring many new and unreleased cuts.

Highlights include Pezzner’s remix of Rob Slac & Alec’s “Sounds Right”, the spectacular Roy Davis Jr. remix of Ovidio’s “Get On Up”, and “Dramarama”, Brett Johnson’s rollicking collaboration with vocalist / DJ Red Eye. Chillin Music also has a knack for sussing out new talent, and cuts from Lion González (remixed by label co-founder John Stuart) and Sepehr (with remixes from Rob Slac and Mr. Harting) certainly deliver. Also represented on the full compilation are the likes of Sleazy McQueen, Alexander Maier, Jonas Saalbach, Alvaro Ernesto, Still Rob G, Homero Espinosa, and even more. It’s a jam-packed amalgamation, and should get listeners psyched up for Chillin Music’s 2017 schedule.

Vanilla Ace (OFF Recordings / Bunny Tiger) – “Roy Davis Jr. is the man!”
Murray Richardson (Electrica Salsa) – “Ovidio - Get On Up (Roy Davis Jr. Remix) is the one for me. Top tune!”
Fer Ferrari (Plastic City) – “Rob Slac & Alec – Sounds Right (Pezzner Remix) is for me!”
Ricky Inch (King Street Sounds) – “Solid pack, I like them all.”
DELLA (Classic Music Company) – “Do I have to pick a favorite? Every track is solid! Can’t wait to hear these in the club.”
Tyler Stadius (Deepen) – “Great, original sounding tracks. Dramarama is the one for me.”
Ken Liu (Headset Records) – “Loving all of these, of course! I will play them for sure.”
K-Zan (So Deep Radio Show) – “Bomb EP! Full support on the show.”
Greg Eversoul (Tenampa / Evasive) – “Cool Diverse selection. Good taste!”
DJ Osric (Black and Blue Show) – “Chillin Music is on a roll. This release is dynamite! The variety of styles evident on this release mean that whatever your house preference, Chillin has something for you.”

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

Atnarko - This Feeling (Viva Recordings)

Seattle's esteemed Viva Recordings imprint bounces back with an impressive two-tracker from Orlando's deep house ambassador, Atnarko. With releases on a wide spread of labels like Noir, Kolour, Robsoul, and Lazy Days Music, Atnarko has finally sealed his long friendship with the team at Viva through this first of possibly many collaborations. Both tracks on this double A-side release exhibit the dreamy, mid-tempo, bass-laden deep house that Atnarko is well known for. "Before Sleep" launches the single with an insistent bass line, enigmatic spoken vocal snippets, and groovy handclap fills. A mesmerizing bell-like motif draws the listener further inward, but it inspires quite the opposite of sleep; there will be continued late night action on the dance floor. Flip the digital dial for "This Feeling", which opens with a pensive synthesizer line as the steady four-on-the-floor kicks in. Gentle, gated vocal pads deliver a wistful hook, and the cut builds with a slightly ominous drive. This is sophisticated house music, primed for the after hours … or any waking moment.

Giom (Supremus Records) - "Yes! I love 'Before Sleep'."
Randall Jones (Audio Therapy / Baroque) - "Both of these tracks are super hot. Gonna play these out in my sets."
Anthony Pappa - "Cool single. 'Before Sleep' is the track for me here."
Phonogenic (Moodmusic / Turbo) - "'Before Sleep' is low slung and just the right kind of funky. I dig it."
Chris Fortier (Fade) - "Right on!"
Pete Moss - "Amazing release from Atnarko. 'Before Sleep' is just plain ridiculous."
Dave Storm (Cabrio Records) - "'This Feeling' has a nice and easy touch. Will support."
Luna City Express (Moon Harbour) - "'Before Sleep' is great … we'll definitely play it!"
Tini Tun (We Are Here Music) - "Cool release!"
Ivan Garci (Vlosfer Records / Deepwit) - "Nice sounds. 'Before Sleep' is a great track."
Inland Knights - "Liking both cuts … a solid release."
Scheibosan (Shanti Roots / Kraak Records) - "'Before Sleep' is a deep head-nodder … I'll play that one."
Eric Davenport (Guesthouse) - "'This Feeling' … funk, chunky, trippy stuff!"
Tyler Stadius (Deepsite / Dialtone Records) - "'Before Sleep' for me. Right skanky and addictive."
Hober Mallow (Mighty Reel Radio Show) - "Love the washy synth on 'This Feeling'. A very nice pair of tunes."
Jon Manley (hOUSEwORX Radio Show) - " Atnarko always hits the mark and this two tracker is no exception."

Available now from Beatport, Juno Download, iTunes, and Spotify.