Lucky Sun: a New Single from Deniz Reno and a New DJ Mix

Lucky Sun Recordings has a treat planned for discerning deep house fans, with the eminent release of Deniz Reno's double A-side single "Sometimes" / "Blue Eyes".

We asked one of the single's producers – and Lucky Sun head honcho – Tom Lown how this beautiful release came about:

"I was first introduced to Deniz a couple of years ago by Richie Hartness from UM Records. The project we had started didn’t come to fruition but a few months down the line we decided to finish what we had started, which was “Blue Eyes (The Lucky Sun Mix)". Deniz had already written and recorded her vocals in Canada which she sent over to me and I produced the music in London. The same happened with the other song “Sometimes” – she did the vocals and I did the music. We had two great tracks here but to get another spin on it, Deniz had Russian based producer Sub Orchestra produce his own interpretations of the songs which completed the four track EP. The Lucky Sun mixes have a deeper, smoother sound while the Sub Orchestra mixes are still deep but a bit more electronic and dance floor orientated. It only made sense to release it on my label. I’m also going to be doing a remix for Deniz on her forthcoming EP for Little Noise Records.

Tom also has a great new DJ mix that you can listen to here:

Tom gives us the scoop on the mix: "The winter warmth mix is an attempt to put some some really warm, summery records together in the middle of cold winter! It’s deep, has balearic moments, and is at a nice tempo. It features two of the songs from Deniz’s EP and my remix of Johannes new track “Follow Me” which is coming out on Lucky Sun Recordings in March. There's a host of real gems on there. Hope you enjoy."

Deniz Reno - Sometimes / Blue Eyes is released on 24th January on Lucky Sun Recordings.

Mister T. - The Return Of The Classic (Cold Busted)

The Return Of The Classic is the return of Greek beat-master Mister T. to the Cold Busted label, and he certainly explores a classic sound. Based in Athens, Greece, Mister T. has long been transmitting the jazzier side of downtempo hip hop, with top notch jams that are soulful, swinging, and undeniably funky. This album is the latest in a string of Mister T. collections on Cold Busted … as prolific as Mister T. is, his quality never falters and the tunes don’t disappoint. The Return Of The Classic contains a multitude of magical dance floor moments, including the bluesy skank of “Break My Back”, the breakdance funk of “Put The Needle On”, the high energy horn section groove of “Elephant”, and the title track’s shuffling big beat and stew of crafty samples. The Return Of The Classic has beats and funk for days, with Mister T. delivering a beloved old school sound to today’s jazzbos. Hold on tight!

Aja Allsop (Ketch A Vibe Radio Show) – “Soulful and funky with a deep down retro feel.”
Quincy Jointz (Timewarp Music Radio Show) – “Really good funky EP by Mister T. Dig it!”
Morphosis (The Hong Kong Ping Pong Club) – “Fan..frikkin…tastic!”
Jon Paul Green (The Blend radio show) – “Solid Hip Hop beats with a twist of Funk and Soul. What’s not to love?”
Danny Massure (Spring Strut) – “Funky and soulful. Boomin’ and bappin’.”
Rory Hoy (Howlin’ Records) – “Awesome - I pity the fool who dosen't like this release!”
Azaxx (Tru Thoughts) – “Very good groovy and funky vibes. Perfect for next summer on the Greek island.”
Snooba (Radio Panik) – “Great funky tracks and infectious breaks!”
Ben Mono (Undertones Gang) – “Lovely stuff. Will definitely play on my radio show.”
Simon G (Deep South Audio) – “Mister T always on fire. Succulent beats that make your feet think.”

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

Brookside Chase - Eternally (Plenitude Records)

Plenitude Records warmly welcomes San Diego-based deep house producer Brookside Chase for the label’s first release. Brookside has been creating his own tracks since his early teens but is now releasing his music for the first time. Although new to releasing music, Brookside has passionately danced, collected, and listened to electronic music since the early ’90s. Now is the time to introduce Brookside Chase to the world!

Brookside’s debut EP, titled Eternally, features three slamming house music tracks that are filled with soul and a classic-sounding vibe. “Call Me On The Weekend” opens the release with stirring female vocals, a bumping bass line, and emotive synth strings and pads to carry the dance floor away. This is followed by the tight four-on-the-floor intro of “Eternally”, which gives way to a wonderfully retro bass riff, piano chords, and warm, gliding synths. Lovely female vocals accompany the breakdown sections, punctuated by percussive male vocal hits in the peak of the track. The EP finishes with “Prove My Love To You”, an upfront club-oriented workout that deftly references ’90s house music with a bubbling bass line, rhythmic voice snippets, some seriously lush strings, and a classic male vocal hook. These cuts are ready to make some waves in after hours DJ sets.

Graeme Park (The Graeme Park Radio Show) – “Wonderful Stuff.”
Andy Riley (Inland Knights) – “Digging Eternally – will play for sure.”
Vincent Kwok (Eight-Fifteen / Transport Recordings) – “Digging the old school vibes of these tracks.”
Distant People (Soul Elements Radio Show) – “The bass and dreamy vocal got me on this, captures a retro feel but sounds fresh at the same time.”
Larry Fives (Drop Music) – “Nice acid touch on prove my love.”
DJ Osric (Black and Blue Show) – “Top release, beautifully done. I can listen to music like this forever.”
Kiyo To (Kanzen Records / Kanzen Radio) – “Really sweet and groovy sounds right here.”
DJ Nova (Rodon FM 95) – “Solid classic club house sound on the package.”
Jamie Topham (JT Music Media Man / Summer Soulstice) – “Great 3 tracker from Brookside Chase. Every one is a winner!”
Michael Fossati (Spirit Of House Web Zine) – “A classy ‘n’ sexy slice of dreamy vocal house.”

Available Now From: Beatport, Juno Download, iTunes, And Spotify.

P-REZ - Night Sweats EP (Not So Fast Records)

Fresno, California’s P-REZ has been steadily making waves and honing his funky sound through releases on the likes of Bounce House, Whiskey Pickle, Household Digital, and Blunted Funk, and with his monthly party Frisky which has run for eleven groovy years. Now P-REZ (known to some as Steve Perez) leaps forward into the acid zone with the Night Sweats EP, released on his own Not So Fast Records imprint. Featuring four high-charged original cuts, this EP is a sonic energy drink for any club-goer within listening range. “Alive” opens the release, and owes a bit of debt to Beat Street and like-minded classics. The rhythms are crisp and the bass line bouncy, and the cut builds nicely with energetic vocal drops and stereo effects. “Astronaut Juice” follows, filled with plenty of tripped-out elements and cool percussion floating above its solid four-on-the-floor. This one’s got prime time underground warehouse flavor. The EP closes with two massive acid tracks, the first being the aptly named “Because Acid”. Driving old school drum machine beats, totally effective voice snippets, and a big 303 line power this one right onto the dance floor. Finally, “The Shed” recalls early UK acid house with its hypnotic bass pulse, spoken vocal grabs, and echo effects. The 303, of course, again plays a prominent role, giving this cut unmistakable after-hours appeal.

DJ Jazzy L (Jazzy Lounge Radio) – “Whoa! Alive is super funky!”
Eric Davenport (Guesthouse) – “This might be my favorite EP released in 2016!”
Hippie Torrales (Cyberjamz Radio) – “Digging this!”
Snooba (Radio Panik) – “Because Acid is infectious!”
DJ Solveg (O.X.O Records) – “Excellent release!”
Enne (Electunes) - “Alive is really good.”
Simon Kirk (Stag Beetle Radio Show) – “Love it! The Shed is a weapon. Powerful.”
Kenny Substance (Pure Substance) – “Alive & The Shed are really cool.”
Jorge Font (AUDIO nights radio show) – “Acid!”
Tariq Ziyad (Planet Rave) – “This is outstanding! More of this please, every track goes in!”

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