Luis Machuca & Casomado - How We Do It (Friskybeat Records)

Friskybeat Records is thrilled to present the latest collaboration from Casomado and Luis Machuca, titled "How We Do It." Drawing inspiration from a captivating Caribbean album recorded in 1966, this three-track Ep captures the perfect essence of its colorful, vibrant rhythms creating a crossroads of modern musical innovation.

Luis Machuca's rendition is a creatively orchestrated composition driven by samples, featuring a crisp hi-hat bell sequence, punctuated by organ hits and vocal snippets. Enhanced with a dynamic house beat and deep bass grooves, it guarantees an electrifying party atmosphere.

Casomado delivers a deeper dubby mix highlighted by a bouncy beat and syncopated bass-line. The track evolves with rich synth layers that integrate smoothly into the groove, creating a foundation for cheeky vocals and horn hits that gradually intensify. This progression builds momentum throughout, enhancing the track's dynamic energy and capturing the essence of its deeper, more intricate sounds that will appeal to all listeners.

Finally the "Tease Mix." emerges as a stripped-down version that seamlessly blends the unique styles of Casomado and Luis Machuca. This rendition generates exotic moods, stylish grooves, and stimulating drops, creating a fascinating auditory journey.

This EP is a must-have for DJs, music lovers, and dancers alike.

Lee Jones / Country Gents (Buslife) – “All 3 of these are wicked, love them. Will be played on air.”
Scott Ferguson / ROBOT84 (Paper Recordings) – “Yeah, cool vibe. Lovin’ all the tracks.”
DJ Harri (Sub Club) – “Lovely stuff. Will play and support.”
Jamie Topham (Actlikeyakno) – “Sunshine vibes!”
Jon Barnes (Pandora) – “The Tease Mix is slammin.”
Jon Fugler (XLNT Radio Show) – “What a lot of fun. Captures the mood exquisitely.”

Available Now From: Traxsource, Juno Download, Apple Music, And Spotify.

Luis Machuca - Oh Why (I Want You) [Friskybeat Records]

In this captivating track, "Oh Why (I Want You)," Luis Machuca takes listeners on a journey through lush sonic landscapes, weaving together vibrant tones and textures with a moving vocal sample yearning for a love that once was.

The song begins with a rhythmic pulse, punctuated by a seductive bassline that sets the mood, building anticipation with each beat. Layers of rich chords and playful motifs intertwine and create a harmonious atmosphere that lures the listener. The heartfelt vocal hook adds depth and emotion, enhancing the soul-stirring orchestration that resonates with hearts and minds alike.

Taking on remix duties is Casomado, who delivers a stripped-back, dub-infused version of the track. With funky guitar licks, a rolling bassline, crisp cymbals, and hi-hat rhythms. These elements set the stage for the vocals hits and a groovy organ solo which makes it an undeniable dance-floor winner. Enjoy these vibes.

Fern Ribs (Pebolim House Music) – “Great single. I love the original and the Casomado mix.”
Vanilla Ace (Toolroom) – “Cool underground vibes.”
Alexander Robotnick (Hot Elephant Music) – “Well done!”
Mark Mac (The Sounds Collective) – “Great music. Top sounds for the show and mixes.”
DJ Leandro P (Nylon Trax) – “Dope tracks. All my support for this.”
Simon Kirk (Stag Beetle Radio Show) – “This is really great. I love the delicate production on the extended mix. Perfect for setting the mood.”

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

Casomado - I Feel So Lucky (Friskybeat Records)

Casomado’s new track, “I Feel So Lucky,” is the first release since the Canadian/Chilean producer revamped his home studio to feature analog gear. Inspired by the memories and musical influences of his father's disco and funk collections, Casomado explores his sound with various new production techniques.

The foundational loop is a sampled groove shaped by an array of percussive samples, 808 drums, and a funk-acid analog bass line. Extracting from another record, Casomado blends a vocal verse inspired by a newfound love in his personal life.

The Cosmic Dub explores Casomado’s affinity for psychedelic music. Reimagining the original mix, he creates a landscape of texture and layered synthesis. With a spacey drum foundation and filled with effects, this mix caters to a more spiritual listening journey rather than a dance floor banger.

Exciting additions to the single are Luis Machuca’s Edit and Afro Mix. The edit focuses on Machuca’s favorite moments of the original, adding emphasis to the rhythm with a more house-driven arrangement. Machuca’s artistry stands out on the Afro Mix in his reprogramming of the drums, including a nifty bongo pattern and crunchy snare. Sitting beneath the rhythmic saxophone cuts and sultry vocals is a lush new chord sequence that gives a whole new dimension and playfulness to the cut.

Wilbour Craddock (Groovewest) – “Everything that makes people love house music … A great groove, sexy sax and a trippy spacial vocal hook. This is pure dance floor love.”
Gene Hunt (Rush Hour) – “Groovy baby!”
Al Mackenzie (Field of Dreams) – “The Afro Latin mix stands out.”
Klaus Benedek (Fortunea Records) – “I’ll take the Cosmic Dub.”
Kosta (Vibe FM) – “Yes! Casomado @ it again … loving this, will support.”
Steve ‘Griffo’ Griffiths (The Flow Mechanik) – “It's freezing here but the Luis Machuca Afro Latin Mix is a full on summer groover that brings some warmth. Nice!”

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

Luis Machuca, Max Zipursky, Andre Stepanian - Signs Of Love (Friskybeat Records)

Friskybeat Records presents "Signs Of Love," a collaborative venture between Label Owner/DJ/producer Luis Machuca, keyboardist/composer Max Zipursky, and flamenco-jazz guitarist Andre Stepanian. The three talents blend soul, funk, latin, and nu-disco house rhythms to orchestrate a tasteful offering for discerning music aficionados.

“Signs Of Love” is a splendid nu-disco flavored house cut full of energy and emotion. The framework for the track is a four-on-the-floor drum beat, driven by hi-hats, groovy percussion, and anticipated muted bass. The musical layers feature a vintage organ, lush piano strings, and electric guitar, all topped off with a soulful vocal loop to add extra heat.

The Synth Edit replaces some of the guitar parts with funky chord stabs and arpeggiated synths layers making the track slightly deeper and dance-floor focused.

The bonus track, “Get It Right,” is a superb latin house tune powered by slick percussion and frisky drum beats joined by a rich grand piano, evolving bass lines, warm synth pads, and electric guitar overtones and melodic riffs. The orchestration still allows the soul-powered vocal samples to take center stage.

The unique and signature voice samples in this release will leave the listener guessing … yet the singer's voice is so rich that it should be recognizable.

Distant People (Seamless) – “Wow, this is super cool. Just has everything you want.”
Andrew Emil (Glenview Records) – “Just perfection.”
Daz-I-Kue (Future Soul Records) – “Soulful vibes, which I’m loving.”
Deepshizzol (MyHouse YourHouse) – “Ooooh! Love this.”
Norbert Borchers (House Sound of Hamburg) – “Beautiful. Dope vocals!”
Michael Fossati (Spirit of House Web Zine) – “Simply wonderful music.”
Jeannie Hopper (WBAI FM, New York) – “Reminiscent of Tortured Soul. Loving the live grooves and vocals.”

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