Lil'T - Boompty Boom (Uniting Souls Music)

Lil’T is Mikey Tello, co-founder of PillowTalk, Housepitality and Touch of Class. His productions have appeared far and wide, for the likes of Wolf+Lamb, Visionquest, Life & Death, and many others. And now Uniting Souls — which is fitting as Mikey helped launch the Uniting Souls collective in San Francisco with label head Ramiro, way back in 1997.

“Boompty Boom” is a clever slice of deep house with a hypnotic techno edge. The drum patterns have a pronounced afro-shake, combining with a pulsing low-end to provide the foundation under staccato organ chords, rhythmic vocal phrases, and a memorable synth lead line. Sean Dimitrie (Bombay Records) provides the first of a quartet of sleek remixes, initially focusing on the percussive groove for a sparse, mesmerizing treatment. A snakey bassline eventually takes over, sending the dancefloor into a tizzy. Next up is Pattern Drama (Touch of Class), adding some breaks, drama, and extra-dubbiness to the proceedings. Uniting Souls label regulars Jon Lee and Jordan Strong follow, each providing a distinctive new take. Jon Lee creates an old school vibe, with bubbling organ riffs and an insistent bass throb, while Jordan Strong gives “Boompty Boom” a classic-sounding west coast style re-rub. Put the Boompty in your Boom!

Trent Banks (Reflect) – “Wow. Every track on this is so deep! Each of them will add some serious boogie to the floor.”
Jaymz Nylon (Adult Selections) – “Bravo! I’m really enjoying the Pattern Drama Remix.”
DJ Harri (Sub Club) – “I’m liking these. Will play and support.”
Nick Warren (The Soundgarden) – “The Pattern Drama and Jon Lee mixes are great.”
Tom Lown (Lucky Sun Recordings) – “Nice bouncy vibe on Sean Dimitrie’s mix.”
Hippie Torrales (Cyberjamz Radio) – “The original is hot.”
Mike Solus (Housemasters Radio) – “Dope track. Dig the build up. Groovy!”
Jon Wesley (Music Goes On Radio Show) – “Love this. Can’t wait to play it loud.”
Jake Beautyman (FUMP) – “What a package! Uniting Souls keeps coming up with the tunes!”
DJ Osric (Black and Blue Show) – “Top draw release. I have to keep listening over and over because I keep discovering a new vibe to carry me away!”

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

Jon Lee & Nuno (SEA) - Merry Go (Viva Recordings)

Seattle DJ/producer Jon Lee returns to Viva Recordings, this time collaborating with Nuno (SEA) for the exquisite deep house stomper “Merry Go.” Jon has been on the scene since 1994, establishing a name for himself in the northwest with his influential imprint Tilted Records and illustrious DJ appearances. Nuno (SEA) was based in the UK and South Africa before returning to the states, having remixed and released on the likes of Something Different Records, Deeper Shades of House, and Atjazz Record Company. As one can hear, the two make a great production team.

“Merry Go” is a pulsating track with a bass-heavy rhythm and hypnotic drive. Filtered textures and repeating tones give way to a sublime introduction of the tune’s title, accompanied by floating pads and dubby percussion hits. The remix comes from Pattern Drama — AKA Touch Of Class Records’ Corey Baker — who incorporates many of the original elements, but adding a deep, throbbing bass line and tripped-out synth sequences. It’s a somewhat acidic treatment compared to the original, giving DJs two effective sides of a similar coin to play with. These will undoubtedly move floors.

ROBOT84 (Paper Recordings) – “The Pattern Drama mix has a great feel to it. A really good house tune.”
Lars Behrenroth (Deeper Shades of House) – “Nice and deep. I’ll def. play it.”
Nick Warren (The Soundgarden) – “Excellent work by Pattern Drama.”
Andrew Emil (Broadway & Wilson) – “I dig the original mix.”
DJ P-Rez (Not So Fast Records) – “Both versions are fire! These will be fun to play.”
Tyler Stadius (Dialtone Records) – “Great track – both versions!”
Brian Epstein (Deepfunk Records) – “Pattern Drama mix for me. Wild and fun.”
Hippie Torrales (Cyberjamz Radio) – “Nice funky beats.”
Richie Hartness (Untitled Music) – “Nice wobble to this one.”
Hober Mallow (Mighty Reel Show, Sydney) – “Great Original, and the Pattern Drama remix just puts that groove down and doesn't let go. Love it. Awesome music.”

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