Cyrus - Tribute To The Master (Smooth Agent Records)

Cyrus is an exciting new trio featuring Carmello Guarnera AKA Mello, da.loca, and Sean Smith AKA The Smooth Agent. They’ve come together to forge an organic twist on electronic dance music, building off sounds and traditions of the past to push Cyrus’s music into the future. This mission couldn’t be better expressed than on their new single, “Tribute to the Master,” which pays homage to Fela Kuti, the Nigerian King of Afrobeat. Featuring vocalist Tosha Marie, the song includes pounding layers of rhythm, melodic horns, staccato guitar, gliding electric piano chords, and Tosha’s expressive, soulful voice. It’s a rousing affair.

Four fantastic remixes back “Tribute to the Master,” starting with the Tribute Groove Mix from David Harness (Moulton Music, Vega). Focusing on the magic of the musical instrumentation, Harness lays down a deep kick drum that guides his version into dancefloor bliss. Sean Smith (The Smooth Agent) is next, paring down the track a touch but still keeping the rhythmic interplay and Tosha’s lovely vocals. Welsh DJ/producer Paul Lyons (Quantize, Marivent Music) gets in the tribal zone with his deep Tribe Vibe mix, and Cleveland’s Karu (Intimate Venues) transforms “Tribute to the Master” into a sleek late night groover. This pack is filled with exquisite, Afro-inspired sounds, all ready for DJ deployment.

Soulfuledge (Quantize) – “Sublime stuff from David Harness on here. This one’s definitely for me.”
DJ Pope (Poji Records) – “This entire package is hot.”
Col Lawton (Deep Fix Recordings) – “David’s remix is sooo nice.”
Simon Kirk (Stag Beetle radio show) – “Wonderful remixes celebrating a legend. The Karu mix is my fave. Full support.”
DJ Jazzy L (Jazzy Lounge Radio) – “It only took a couple bars before my feet started moving. On Point.”
Michael Fossati (Spirit of House web zine) – “An expertly crafted and truly amazing tribute.”

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

The Deli - Spacetime (Cold Busted)

Austin’s acclaimed hip-hop beatrepreneur The Deli embraces the celestial on his latest album, Spacetime. After the massive success of his album Vibes 3, its follow-up Jazz Cat, and the infectious track “Flowers” (over 50-million plays on Spotify so far), there’s been anticipation for his next long-player for Cold Busted. Look to the skies — Spacetime arrives like a cosmic gravity wave, sonic transmissions soundtracking happenings out among the stars. Load these tunes up for the next space mission and prepare to cruise.

Spacetime opens with “welcome2space,” bringing a sense of weightlessness with gentle piano chords and a sparse rhythm. “paracausalzone” lightly boosts the thrusters, with shimmering pads and unidentified percussion objects. There’s a perilous journey through the “astroidbelt” accompanied by jazzy, muted horns and languid beats; and a visit to the “spacecafe” where sub-bass with a side of vibes is on the menu. Spacetime is a 17-track mission, closing with the imaginative “goodbyelullabye.” On this final cut, bouncing bass blips, smooth synth lines, and stereo glimmers welcome our spacefaring listener back to Earth. But these galactic beats make a repeated returns to orbit quite inviting.

Anatoly Ice (Icebound) – “Very cool fusion of chill and dubby J Dilla kind of swing.”
Al Patterson (Vinyl Athletes) – “The Deli always delivers the heat.”
DJ Osric (Black and Blue Show) – “This is sensational. The Deli never fails to bring the goods, and this is up there with his best work.”
Andy Wilson (Ibiza Sonica) – “Top quality head nodding beats. This is dope.”
Aja Allsop (Ketch A Vibe Radio Show) – “This is just our bag. We love it!”
Matt Sonzala (Radio KAOS) – “This dude is amazing. Been a fan for a while now and always happy to hear new jams from him. Excellent!”

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

Ursula 1000 - Automatico feat. Varon Dandy (Insect Queen Music)

Do you think you know Ursula 1000, the Brooklyn-based electro-lounge-disco boy wonder? Like, really know Ursula 1000? You might think you do but this amazing new single might still come as a surprise!

For the second release of Insect Queen Music's Single Of The Month Club, Ursula 1000 switches gears and takes everyone back to the '90s, diving head-first into some deep house acid rave action with "Automatico." This one also features the sultry spoken Gainsbourg-esque tones of Spain's electro-pop artist Varon Dandy — imagine a crazy, sleazy disco club scene from an Almodóvar movie and you'll get the picture. No ves que lo quieres? Don't you see that you want it? Au-Au-Au-Au-Au-Automatico!

Rory Hoy (Super Hi-Fi) – “Banging tune – definitely supporting.”
Andy Cerutti (Fort Knox Recordings) – “Love those old school rave pianos & Acid lines. One to hear on a big system for sure.”
Ulysses (Neurotic Drum Band) – “Automatically groove. I like the rave horns.”
Piiit (So Watt) – “Brilliant as always. Ursula rocks!”
Charles Guilterre (House Of Fronds) – “Mainfloor realness for the underground Euro dance set. Dig it.”
Jon Wesley (Music Goes On Radio Show) – “Love it. Great rave vibes here.”
Kurt B Reighley (KXCI Tucson) – “Loved the last single, psyched for this one.”

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

Adomni & DJ Jack T - Din Daa Daa (House Royalty Records)

One for the househeads! New Jersey’s DJ Jack T and Florida’s Adomni (Soulful House Syndicate) return to House Royalty Records with "Din Daa Daa (Zoom Dub Remix)," a love letter to that soulful style of music we call HOUSE. Deep and tribal, this one's a modern take on an old favorite fine-tuned for 21st century DJ sets. Yearning pads, percolating synth sequences, and evocative percussion form the foundation for a familiar melody to float upon. This one builds steadily until it's brimming over with intensity, assuredly inspiring fiery moves on the dancefloor. Jump on board!

Mr. V (Sole Channel Music) – “Love this guys, thanks!”
Jaymz Nylon (Nylon Recordings) – “Such a nice ride, I love the playfulness.”
Sean Dimitrie (Bombay Records) – “Nice one! Some real house music, thank you.”
Eric Davenport (Mind Loop Music) – “Love it! Really fun remix.”
Marcia Carr (Mi-Soul Radio) – “It’s a lovely version of the classic.”
Simon Kirk (Stag Beetle Radio Show) – “This is awesome. Completely the sound I love.”
Hober Mallow (Mighty Reel) – “Definitely a house tune that holds you in … big track here.”

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