Thee-O & Tony Gamboa - Acid Hop / Jingling (Boogie Basics)

The latest from Los Angeles-based Boogie Basics label highlights a collaboration of two hometown heroes, scene veterans Thee-O and Tony Gamboa. Thee-O’s sets in the L.A. rave scene are legendary, soundtracking the dance music experiences of hundreds of thousands throughout the the ’90s heyday. Tony Gamboa was just as active, and the two joined forces in 1995 to form Biohazard Productions, one of the more long-lasting and impactful DJ collectives in southern California. A studio of the same name followed, as did production work, and then, after a fruitful period, a bit of a hiatus for the duo. Now they have returned with this double A-side single featuring the club-bound stompers “Acid Hop” and “Jingling.” “Acid Hop” is funky and rude as hell, with a deliriously cut-up vocal sample leading to a speaker-bursting acid line. This one builds like fire, with handclaps, dense layers, and an insistent rhythm showing the new breed how things are done. “Jingling” continues the theme, trading the acid for a swinging beat and, as a cool nod to the old school, a jazzy, repeating piano riff. More vocal cut-ups and floor-twirling effects soon make way for a delicious breakdown that subtly references Jaydee’s “Plastic Dreams.” Choice.

Tensnake - “‘Jingling’ is a nice house cut.”
Mark Kane (Housepital Records) - “‘Jingling’ … a nice straight up stomping house groove.”
Alexander Robotnick - “‘Acid Hop’ … acid, yeah!”
Furniture Crew (Clean And Dirty Recordings) - “Cool track … I like the riddles. I’ll definitely play this out.”
Generic People (Cut For Life / Rawk) - “A bit crazy … but thats how we like ’em!”
Raymundo Rodriguez - “‘Jingling’ is nice.”
Eric Davenport - “‘Acid Hop’ … nice acid stomper!”
Joey Silvero (Distant People) - “Funky, quirky vibe … I like this.”
DJ SPRM (RCKO Loud Radio, Budapest) - “‘Acid Hop’ … I’ve been waiting a long time for this sound!”
Al Bradley (3am Recordings) - “Both are cool, but the more deep and flowing ‘Jingling’ is the pick for me.”
Kadabra (House Hookup Radio Show) - “This sh*t is SERIOUS! Both tracks are dope. ‘Acid Hop’ reminds me of that group Cirrus back in the day.”
Deepshizzol - “‘Acid Hop’ is sick … pure sickness. Yes!”
[sic] (mu-sic / Fnoob Radio) - “Two really fun tracks. Great edits and details. Probably leaning towards the bounce of ‘Jingling,’ though ‘Acid Hop’ has some great energy.”

Available now from Beatport and Juno Download.

Stylus - Got To Have It (Boogie Basics)

Los Angeles-based outfit Boogie Basics welcomes three-man DJ / production team Stylus to the roster, ushering in the group’s inaugural single “Got To Have It.” Comprised of Thee-O, Rob Pointer, and Luis Rosario, each member of Stylus brings nearly two decades worth of professional experience to the table. Simultaneously representing three of the country’s biggest house scenes - hailing from Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York City respectively - Thee-O, Rob, and Luis have each accrued impressive accolades in their cities. From pioneering studios and directing industry software companies like Propellerhead, to founding fêted club nights and alternative festivals, Stylus is hardly short of experience or capability. Coming out with a bang, “Got To Have It” is an effective but somber melodic house hybrid with choppy tech-house tendencies. Slipping back and forth between chirping crescendos and bubbling synths, bits of organic timbre and rigid instrumentation create an obstacle course of complexity that doesn’t overwhelm. It’s a definite dance floor winner. If “Got To Have It” is any indication of things to come it’s fair to say that this is undoubtedly only the start of what will surely be a fruitful collaboration … the future looks bright.

Chris Fortier - “Got to have it? I got it!”
DJ Schwa (Shades of Gray) - “Lovely track. I like it.”
Jelo (Bugeyedrecords) - “Sounds fun and groovy … neat FX, too.”
Joey Silvero (Distant People) - “Deep and deadly sound … something to twist people up in late night sets.”
Al Bradley (3am Recordings) - “Cool, trippy sounds abound here, over the top of a great rolling percussive groove. Nicely done!”
[sic] (mu-sic / Fnoob Radio) - “Really liking the dark discordant feel of this … I wasn’t excepting it at all from the intro!”
Simon Caldwell (Mad Racket) - “Nice and dirty!”
Brandon Bass (Hub City Music) - “Really cool tune. Nice for late nights and early morning rituals.”
Mr. Fuzz (Deeptouch / Soulgroove) - “Excellent release. Smashing beat and that bass line … wow.”
Bobi (Global Movement Radio Show) - “Solid house with a feel for a big system.”
Joshua Jacobs (Music You Need blog) - “Eerie techno and acid vibes with a solid four on the floor beat … this track from Stylus might leave the dance floor in awe.”

Available now from Beatport and Juno Download.