DJ Dickey Doo - Cutting Up (feat. DJ Lina) (Get Up Recordings)

Get Up Recordings’ second release of 2016 is “Cutting Up (feat. DJ Lina)” from DJ Dickey Doo. This release is jam packed with remixes from Christy Love, Rennie Foster, and SOLLORS.

Over the last two decades, DJ Dickey Doo has established an international reputation, from headlining the Castro Street Fair in San Francisco, to Wigstock in New York, to Horse Meat Disco in his home base of Berlin, and has played with legends such as Derrick Carter, Chez Damier, and Little Louie Vega. On the production front, he released his first solo album Nocturnal Adventures under the moniker DixMix in 2004 and has collaborated with artists including Eddie Amador, Larry Tee, Tyler Stadius, and even punk veterans S.N.F.U., and remixed R.E.M, Peaches, and Light Asylum. “Cutting Up” is a '90s strut dance floor pounder; big drums, big keys, and a big bass line really pump this track. The first version, the Dickey & Snax Original Mix, has additional golden touches from producer Snax and features NYC and Fire Island’s legendary DJ Lina, who adds her sultry vocals to the track. The second version, The Rhythm Mix, is a flowing dub of the original.

Get Up Recordings label co-owner Christy Love lends her skillful hand in the remix department. Ms. Love is a NYC DJ, producer, and, of course, label owner. She has DJ’ed alongside legends such as Derrick Carter, Cajmere, DJ Pierre, and DJ Heather. She also has a string of underground original hits on her own label, the last being “Internal Waves”, as well as remixes for a grip of artists. Her take on Dickey’s track cleverly pieces together a bit of the original and The Rhythm Mix versions and rhythmically moves them along making it a thumping dance floor filler.

The next remix is from Rennie Foster, who hails from Canada and has an impressive and prolific resume, ranging from being one of the Top 50 DJs in Japan to having releases on Transmat, F-Communications, and Rebirth. Rennie’s musical background started long ago as an early pioneer of the hip-hop / B-Boy movement in Western Canada. From there he moved to Tokyo where he has played clubs such as Womb, Yellow, and ageHa. In addition to running his own labels, RF and RF Trax, he has has remixed artists such as Swayzak, Altern-8, DJ Bone, Alain Ho, Deepchild, John Beltran, Juan Atkins, Orlando Voorn, DJ 3000/UR, and has been remixed by a who's who of house and techno music such as James Zabiela, Claude Young, Rodriguez Jr./Youngsters, G-Pal, Gabriel and Dresden, etc. He also had a hit in 2011 with "Savior" featuring the late Detroit legend Aaron Carl on vocals. His musical knowledge comes to life in his remix of Dickey Doo’s track, which is bathed in a lovely acid groove, making it killer for the underground dance floor peak hour.

The final remix comes from SOLLORS, who is one of the hardest working DJs to come out of Vancouver. Influenced by the '90s rave scene in his teen years, SOLLORS picked up and traveled the globe, which only added to the cultivation of his sound. His first EP, Nerve on Prison Entertainment, made noise on Beatport’s NuDisco chart, reaching the 6th spot. He also has forthcoming releases on Toolroom, Nervous, Caballeros, and Jungle Funk Recordings. His remix of “Cutting Up” is a mesmerizing filter house jam for all.

Larry Tee - "Hot track alert!"
Eddie Amador - "I love it … especially that horn in the original."
DJ Heather - "I'm digging the doo!"
Bass Control (Ultra / Sirius XM) - "A well-rounded set of remixes to this unique house track."
Chris Fortier (Fade) - "Acid!"
Dr. Motte (PRAXXIZ) - "A great acid house vibe … I will play and support."
DJ Craig C (Pound Boys) - "I dig the Christy Love remix … quirky and soulful."
Hippie Torrales - "The Rhythm Mix is nice."
DJ M-TRAXXX (Thee Silent Sound System) - "Rawness! The Rennie Foster remix for me."
Eric Davenport (Guesthouse) - "I love the acid vibes. Classic with a twist."
Louis Hughes (6th Sense Music) - "Some peak time warehouse business here."
Rudy Kizer (Hit The Decks, WRZX FM) - "I'm digging that SOLLORS mix."
Bogdan Taran (Dance Box) - "I like that light acid feel of Rennie Foster's version."
Simon Kirk (Stag Beetle Radio Show) - "Damn, this is serious stuff! Every mix is wonderful but The Rhythm Mix and Rennie Foster's cut really stand out. Wicked."

Available now from Beatport, Juno Download, and iTunes.

Various Artists - Wind Horse Sampler 5 (Wind Horse Records)

India's Wind Horse Records has unveiled its latest artist compilation focusing on the emerging talent that orbits around the label's sphere. Internationally recognized as a tastemaker of sophisticated deep house styles, often with an exotic worldly twist, Wind Horse and its samplers are often looked to for the discovery of exciting new producers by DJs and punters alike. This latest collection will be no exception as eleven high quality tracks are presented, showcasing the dynamic, well-produced electronic sound that this ambitious label excels at.

Contributions from familiar names from previous Wind Horse releases – such as Soulspace, Vinayak^A, Stalvart John, JFunc, Hamza, and 5volts – confidently sit alongside tracks by newer additions to the roster. Jay Pei, Leon Russell, Doktor Daniel, EJAZ, Subandrio, and Tatsama all give shimmering contributions that provide their introductions to followers of the label.

The swirling deep house of Jay Pei's "Michigan" and Tatsama's "June Bug" accompany techier entries like 5Volts' expansive "Cemani" and EJAZ & Subandrio's "Before the Storm", showing the breadth of the sampler. New tracks by recurring Wind Horse artists – such as Hamza's spacey and thumping "Indigo Activation" and Stalwart John's hypnotic "It's Just A Matter Of Time" – join gems from the catalog that may have been overlooked. Vinayak^A's "Pleading To Be Forgiven" and the ROH remix of Soulspace's "C'est La Vie" are two past Wind Horse highlights that certainly deserve a second listen. Glasgow's JFunc appears as one of the only non-Indian producers on the compilation with the lush and flowing "Ek Sien n' Ses". Doktor Daniel's funky "Prime" and Leon Russell's tough "Reform" round out the sampler … two more cool cuts from seasoned Indian DJs, now ready to infiltrate the world.

With five samplers now under its belt and a wealth of promising music-makers within its family, Wind Horse Records continues the path of being a consistent source of deep house discoveries. Stay tuned to this refreshing New Delhi-based imprint to hear the sonic treasures it has yet to uncover.

Nick Holder - "Dope!"
Sumsuch (Colour and Pitch / Mega Jawns) - "A smooth-as-silk selection from a brilliant label. Lovely!"
Aki Bergen & Richter (Neurotraxx Recordings) - "Nice one."
Denite (Diynamic / Get Physical) - "5volts' 'Cemani' is the one for me."
Marques Wyatt - "Solid!"
Sean Danke (Affin / Dialtone) - "The JFunc track sounds phat. Nice compilation."
Ivan Garci (Vlosfer Records / Deepwit) - "Great tracks here … I love it."
DJ Harri (Sub Club) - "Lots to like here … full support."
Tom Lown (Lucky Sun Recordings) - "A brilliant compilation with some cool tracks … my favorite is 'Ek Sien n'Ses' by JFunc. I love the way it builds … solid, deep, and driving stuff."
Tyler Stadius (Deepsite / Dialtone Records) - "Excellent release, as expected. There are a couple here I'll play out soon."
Simon Kirk (Stag Beetle Radio Show) - "Rarely if ever does something this good come in such quantity … truly extraordinary sonic talent. An amazing release once again from this unique label."
Ornette (Radial Blur Radio Show) - "All sorts of awesome all over this sampler. Wind Horse Records is very consistently good!"
Sean-Michael Yoder (Ibiza Voice) - "These Wind Horse samplers are always pure quality."
Matthias Kirsch (JazzRadio 106.8 FM, Berlin) - "Exhilarating, uplifting deep house with twists and turns. Pure delight."
Mark Mac (The Sounds Collective) - "Wow … Wind Horse hits a home run. Spot on vibes … brilliantly deep."

Available now from Beatport, Traxsource, and iTunes.

Ursula 1000's Latin House Listening Party

After the release of the remixes for "Tropical Intention" – Ursula 1000's summery Latin house-inspired extravaganza (out now on Insect Queen Music) – we thought it might be fun to check in with Mr. 1000 to explore the track's inspirations. His previous list of favorite 'cheeky' disco tunes revealed some brilliant unheard gems, so there was no telling what he'd deliver from his record crate in the realm of Latin-tinged club weapons. As you'll find below, Ursula 1000 did not disappoint!

→ DJ Gregory - "Damelo"

Ursula 1000: Coming out in 2002, this French Latin house monster was a mainstay in my record box. I wore the hell out of this one!

→ Gypsymen - "Babarabatiri"

Ursula 1000: This Todd Terry side project was also something I rocked to death. Awesome use of a classic Beny Moré and Pérez Prado jam.

→ Fort Knox Five - "Donde Estabas 2"

Ursula 1000: My good pals from Washington, DC, Fort Knox Five, did a sneaky little remix of a wicked vintage salsa bomb that is a brilliant example of how to do Latin funky breaks.

→ The Bombdroppers - "Nightbeat (Skeewiff Remix)"

Ursula 1000: Like The Fort Knox Five jam, this Skeewiff remix of this wicked Tito Puente track is pure Latin funk!

→ Armand Van Helden aka Pirates of The Caribbean - "Rumba"

Ursula 1000: We wrap it up with this old school house classic way back from 1994 from the eclectic and industrious Armand Van Helden under his Pirates Of The Caribbean guise, released on Strictly Rhythm. Thanks to DJ $mall ¢hange for turning me on to this killer.

And while we're at it, have a listen to the superb new versions of "Tropical Intention" – remixed by Pontchartrain and P.A. Sound – available now from Insect Queen Music:

Oxen Butcher - EP One (Muskox Records)

Muskox Records dig deeper into the Cheltenham, UK, scene with this exciting release by fresh producer duo Oxen Butcher. Their EP One for the label follows the pair's debut release, "Just Stay", which gained much exposure through BBC Introducing. With another release due on deep house giants Enormous Tunes' new imprint Enormous Chill in early 2016, Oxen Butcher appear to be on the cusp of a promising musical career. The emotive and finely produced sounds on EP One only further this impression.

The EP opens with "On The Cards" which captivates through a moody and relaxed house feel intertwined with a dreamily exotic vocal melody. The gentle piano melodies and deep bass are reflective and calming, serving to transport the dance floor to a warm, nostalgic place. "Inhale Exhale" follows, adding a tad more low-end drive to the release. Lush, enveloping pads, magical synth lines, and a hint of Rhodes piano give this one a special late night appeal. The percussive "Leave It All" closes the release with confidence, featuring a catchy, effected male vocal, a skippy rhythmic base, and the duo's signature lovely piano tones.

Phunk Investigation - "Good release … our favorite track is 'On The Cards'."
Larry Tee - "Beautiful!"
Mark Mac (The Sounds Collective) - "Smooth deep tunes with a haunting vibe 'Leave It All' is a banging track a real stunner."
KP London (FEEL Radio Show) - "I'm very much in love with this EP."
Simon Kirk (Stag Beetle Radio Show) - "So beautiful … three absolute weapons here. 'Inhale Exhale' is so memorable right from the first listen."
Jon Manley (hOUSEwORX Radio Show) - "Haunting deep house from Oxen Butcher … all are sublime."
Brian Bacchus (Summit Sessions Radio Show) - "'On the Cards' is the favorite but 'Leave It All' is captivating as well. Great melodic sounds throughout the whole release."
SimonG (Deep South Audio) - "Smooth deepness all the way … lovely."
Cheets (Global Dance Sessions Radio Show) - "Gorgeous work!"
DJ Firefly (Couch Dancing Radio Show) - "Creative deep house with indie dance flavors … I love it."
Tariq Ziyad (Nu Urban ERA) - "I've been supporting this fantastic EP for a good month or so … standout house music. Excellent."

Available now from Beatport, Juno Download, and iTunes.