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Michele Manzo - Liquida
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Michele Manzo - Quasi
Michele Manzo's "Niños Del Mar" on DIRT TECH RECK is a vibrant fusion of Latin rhythms, soulful grooves, and deep house beats. The LP effortlessly blends organic instrumentation with electronic production, creating a rich sonic tapestry. Each track radiates warmth and energy, transporting listeners to sun-soaked, coastal landscapes
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More records from Michele Manzo
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Michele Manzo - Burning Chrome
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Michele Manzo - Chiba City Park
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Michele Manzo - Nebula’s Grace
2022 Repress!
Michele Manzo - musician and producer who boasts international collaborations with Omar Lye-Fook,
Georgia Anne Muldrow and Declaime - is the man behind the second release of Angis Music. The EP
presents 3 different scenarios resulting from a spontaneous live session, which reflects the multiple
influences and symphonic approach of an artist with various styles. This work, inspired by the science
fiction novels of William Gibson - godfather of the cyberpunk genre - opens with the song “Burning
Chrome”, conceived as a nighttime escape taking you at lightening speed through the alleys of a city
that is galaxies away. Continuing on to the B side we have “Chiba City Park”, where the broken beat and
abstract harmonies create an ambience similar to that of those in Neuromancer. Finally, “Nebula’s
Grace” is a cosmic jam where time slowly floats away in dub echoes and disappears into the depth of
space..
TRACKLISTS:
A. Burning Chrome
B1. Chiba City Park
B2. Nebula’s Grace
Feedback:
Kaoru Inoue (Seeds and Ground / Chari Chari): Great 3 tracks of the electronic jams, I love it! Especially
"Burning Chrome", the quality deep house that I'd love to play on my set.
Funkineven (Apron Records): B1 is right up my street – B2 nice too!
Tama Sumo (Berghain / Panorama Bar): Thanks a lot for sending this, sounds beautiful.
Gary Gritness (Hypercolour): Excellent release! Super tones, musicality and mastering as well. Please
send Michele my regards for this awesome record, from a fellow William Gibson fanatic!
Patrick Gibin (Blend It! / Eglo Records): Cool EP! Nebula's Grace is my favourite.
XDB (Sistrum Recordings): Melodic storytelling detroity sounds. Especially the second tune is really
dope, well done!
Norm Talley (FXHE Records): Cool vibes man!
Volcov (Neroli): Solid EP, I really like the downtempo track.
Gerardo Frisina (Schema Records): Another great Angis Music release with 3 beautiful tracks. Just a
slight preference for "Chiba City Park".
Alex Attias (Visions Inc): Thank you. This is a dope release, I will play for sure.
Giorgio Luceri (Mathematics): Congratulations, I really like the construction and the sound quality of this
release. Personally, my favorite track is the B2.
Turbojazz (Local Talk): This is butter, great release!
Todd Modes (FIT Sound): That shit bangs! Thanks for thinking of me. Really digging the first track. It’s
all real good.
Lakuti (Uzuri): Lovely EP, congrats!
Patrick Luca (Saft Muzik): Nice release, Lovin' B Side both tracks – A side dope too – Congrats and
keep the good work.
Francesco Farfa: This is a really nice project. The first track is very close to the american deep house
productions of the early 2000s. The second, which I like the most, is very bizarre and excellent for
smooth selections. Third one too. Thanks for sending it to me. More
Michele Manzo - musician and producer who boasts international collaborations with Omar Lye-Fook,
Georgia Anne Muldrow and Declaime - is the man behind the second release of Angis Music. The EP
presents 3 different scenarios resulting from a spontaneous live session, which reflects the multiple
influences and symphonic approach of an artist with various styles. This work, inspired by the science
fiction novels of William Gibson - godfather of the cyberpunk genre - opens with the song “Burning
Chrome”, conceived as a nighttime escape taking you at lightening speed through the alleys of a city
that is galaxies away. Continuing on to the B side we have “Chiba City Park”, where the broken beat and
abstract harmonies create an ambience similar to that of those in Neuromancer. Finally, “Nebula’s
Grace” is a cosmic jam where time slowly floats away in dub echoes and disappears into the depth of
space..
TRACKLISTS:
A. Burning Chrome
B1. Chiba City Park
B2. Nebula’s Grace
Feedback:
Kaoru Inoue (Seeds and Ground / Chari Chari): Great 3 tracks of the electronic jams, I love it! Especially
"Burning Chrome", the quality deep house that I'd love to play on my set.
Funkineven (Apron Records): B1 is right up my street – B2 nice too!
Tama Sumo (Berghain / Panorama Bar): Thanks a lot for sending this, sounds beautiful.
Gary Gritness (Hypercolour): Excellent release! Super tones, musicality and mastering as well. Please
send Michele my regards for this awesome record, from a fellow William Gibson fanatic!
Patrick Gibin (Blend It! / Eglo Records): Cool EP! Nebula's Grace is my favourite.
XDB (Sistrum Recordings): Melodic storytelling detroity sounds. Especially the second tune is really
dope, well done!
Norm Talley (FXHE Records): Cool vibes man!
Volcov (Neroli): Solid EP, I really like the downtempo track.
Gerardo Frisina (Schema Records): Another great Angis Music release with 3 beautiful tracks. Just a
slight preference for "Chiba City Park".
Alex Attias (Visions Inc): Thank you. This is a dope release, I will play for sure.
Giorgio Luceri (Mathematics): Congratulations, I really like the construction and the sound quality of this
release. Personally, my favorite track is the B2.
Turbojazz (Local Talk): This is butter, great release!
Todd Modes (FIT Sound): That shit bangs! Thanks for thinking of me. Really digging the first track. It’s
all real good.
Lakuti (Uzuri): Lovely EP, congrats!
Patrick Luca (Saft Muzik): Nice release, Lovin' B Side both tracks – A side dope too – Congrats and
keep the good work.
Francesco Farfa: This is a really nice project. The first track is very close to the american deep house
productions of the early 2000s. The second, which I like the most, is very bizarre and excellent for
smooth selections. Third one too. Thanks for sending it to me. More
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Waajeed Presents Church Boy Lou - Push Em' In The Face (Instrumental)
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This second offering from Church Boy Lou embodies the same spirit and uniqueness as his first release, Weep EP in 2015. "The Night Is Coming" brings you the first hand experience of a minister leading his church with the Word of God. These heartfelt lyrics warn of the dark times ahead of us. However, “Keep On Praying” brings a positive note and beckons us to the dance floor. “Push Em’ in the Face” skillfully integrates high energy Chicago Jack house and techno. Rolling snares and energetic beats fuse with powerful lyrics to face all challenges head on.
This well composed four track offering has an opener, closer and prime time options for all DJ’s across the board. With a sonic steeping of gospel samples and an authenticity that could only come from Detroit City. More
This second offering from Church Boy Lou embodies the same spirit and uniqueness as his first release, Weep EP in 2015. "The Night Is Coming" brings you the first hand experience of a minister leading his church with the Word of God. These heartfelt lyrics warn of the dark times ahead of us. However, “Keep On Praying” brings a positive note and beckons us to the dance floor. “Push Em’ in the Face” skillfully integrates high energy Chicago Jack house and techno. Rolling snares and energetic beats fuse with powerful lyrics to face all challenges head on.
This well composed four track offering has an opener, closer and prime time options for all DJ’s across the board. With a sonic steeping of gospel samples and an authenticity that could only come from Detroit City. More
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Waajeed - From The Dirt
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Waajeed - After You Left
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Waajeed - My Father's Rhythm Ft. DeSean Jones
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Waajeed - Strength Ft. Ideeyah (Radio Edit)
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Following on from a string of acclaimed EPs on Planet E and his own label, DIRT TECH RECK boss Waajeed presents his first solo studio album, From The Dirt, due November 9th. This LP will feature 3 pieces of vinyl, manufactured and pressed in his hometown Detroit.
In order to understand Waajeed’s artistic profile, it helps to look at the musical history which informs it. As a child of Detroit who grew up just as encapsulated by hip-hop and soul as he was techno and house, he is driven by a commitment to finding the sweet spot between these paradigms. In a city full of dualities, his productions are underpinned by an inherent awareness of both sides of the coin.
From co-founding seminal hip-hop act Slum Village alongside the late J Dilla and running two of his own labels - Bling47 and DIRT TECH RECK - to producing leftfield soul as the frontman of Platinum Pied Pipers, and releasing collaborative records with Theo Parrish and Mad Mike Banks, his career as an artist has been varied to say the least. This manifests itself gloriously on From The Dirt, in which funk, soul, house, and techno play equal parts across ten dancefloor constructions. Gritty basslines are offset with glistening melodies and heartfelt lyrics, whilst shuffling percussion drives steadily forward. Vocals play an important role throughout, ‘I Ain’t Safe ft. Ideeyah’, ‘Things About You ft. Asante & Zo!’, ‘Too Afraid ft. Lulu’ and the meditative power of first single ‘Strength ft. Ideeyah’. Drum patterns vary between angular, funky and hypnotic soulful house - all with carefully mapped out cycles brandishing an inimitable rhythmic flair with big basslines like his current single, "Power In Numbers".
‘Growing up in the D, I spent Monday thru Thursday in the studio with Slum Village. Friday and Saturday nights we partied all night to Techno and early Sunday morning I went to church with my pastor. This is what I sound like. This is the sound of Detroit. This is From the Dirt.’ More
Following on from a string of acclaimed EPs on Planet E and his own label, DIRT TECH RECK boss Waajeed presents his first solo studio album, From The Dirt, due November 9th. This LP will feature 3 pieces of vinyl, manufactured and pressed in his hometown Detroit.
In order to understand Waajeed’s artistic profile, it helps to look at the musical history which informs it. As a child of Detroit who grew up just as encapsulated by hip-hop and soul as he was techno and house, he is driven by a commitment to finding the sweet spot between these paradigms. In a city full of dualities, his productions are underpinned by an inherent awareness of both sides of the coin.
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‘Growing up in the D, I spent Monday thru Thursday in the studio with Slum Village. Friday and Saturday nights we partied all night to Techno and early Sunday morning I went to church with my pastor. This is what I sound like. This is the sound of Detroit. This is From the Dirt.’ More
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Waajeed - Strength Ft. Ideeya (Original Mix)
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Waajeed - Strength Ft. Ideeya (Waajeed's Strings Mix)
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Waajeed - Strength Ft. Ideeya (Jay Daniel Remix)
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Waajeed - Strength Ft. Ideeya (Jon Dixon Remix)
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The title track is a radiant, melodic groover that looks to the sky for inspiration. Ideeyah’s lyrics battle with self-doubt, searching for solace in the harmonies around them, yet her vocals exude pure power. For his own ‘String Mix’, Waajeed elevates the delicate sentiment of the original to a sun-drenched dose of uplifting house. More
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The title track is a radiant, melodic groover that looks to the sky for inspiration. Ideeyah’s lyrics battle with self-doubt, searching for solace in the harmonies around them, yet her vocals exude pure power. For his own ‘String Mix’, Waajeed elevates the delicate sentiment of the original to a sun-drenched dose of uplifting house. More
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