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.
Steeve Mask feat. Adama - Sweet Romance (Fresh Cream Records) →
Presenting Fresh Cream Records, a new European house music label created by the DJ/producer quartet of Marco Rea, Rudy Vicari, Steeve Mask, and Thomas De Lorenzo. The label is readying an ambitious 2012 schedule of deep house, nu-disco, and tech-influenced releases, led by this debut single from DJ veteran Steeve Mask collaborating with the impressive Parisian singer Adama. “Sweet Romance" is a fine, mid-tempo dancefloor groover equally comfortable on club speakers or radio broadcasts. Its eighties-style bass riff, superb vocal hook, and nu-disco synth bounce is certain to grab the attention of even the most jaded dance music fans.
The single also naturally features more underground interpretations, led by a driving remix dub from The Bulletz. Comprised of Thomas de Lorenzo and Steeve Mask, The Bulletz have honed their remix chops with recent reworks for J-Jay, Atjazz, and New Mondo’s big track “I Want Cha” (with Lisa Shaw). Their mix of “Sweet Romance” bears down on the deepness, with a slinky late night rhythm, low frequency stabs, M1 bass, and a delicious mid-point breakdown. On his own, Thomas De Lorenzo, known for his acclaimed recent release on Gooseneck and “No Place Like Home” for Defected, is up next with an evocative ‘ReSoul' of “Sweet Romance.” Highlighting Adama's smooth vocal track, De Lorenzo fashions it around calm piano chords, pulsating mid-tempo beats, and a steady, bold bass line to push the speaker cones. Completing the trio of mixes are Italian DJs Marco Rea & Rudy with a tech-house oriented dub that is tailor-made for a dark, after-hours affair. An ominously throbbing low end corrals the energetic stabs, vocal cut-ups, and percolating percussion into an effective deep and tech-flavored addition to the DJ’s late night arsenal. All of this makes for quite an impressive debut release for the promising Fresh Cream Records. Stay tuned for more.
Marques Wyatt - “Diggin’ this smooth flow.”
Vincent Kwok (Eight-Fifteen / Transport Recordings) - “I love the Bulletz Dub.”
Graeme Park - “Cool vibes, indeed.”
Christos Kedras (Kapa Music) - “Feeling Thomas de Lorenzo’s moody/soulful mix, will support!”
Atnarko (Lazy Days) - “Bulletz Dub is great!”
Michael Fossati (Spirit Of House) - “The dub by Marco Rea & Rudy is da real thang … truly deep and infectious yet full of luscious melodies.”
Miguel Garji (Ibiza Global Radio) - “Great EP! Full support on my radio shows.”
Eddy Spirit (Spirit Crew / Janga Radio)- “‘Sweet Romance’ is a mesmerizing production featuring outstanding vocals.”
Spiritual Blessings - “Interesting and introspective sound in the Marco Rea & Rudy Dub. The one for us is the Bulletz Dub.”
DJ Walterino (Q:Point Records / Purple Music) - “Elegance.”
Also supported by Inland Knights, Beppe Gioia, Robert Owens, Hippie Torrales, Benji Candelario, Grant Nelson, Doc Link, and Nacho Marco.
Available now from Juno Download