Dino Lenny returns to Crosstown Rebels with his latest single ‘I’ve Learned That’, accompanied by remixes from Shadow Child and Jonathan Kaspar - plus his own take with Fed Conti. A regular on labels including Afterlife, Ellum, Innervisions, and Diynamic, London-based Italian-born DJ/producer and Fine Human Records boss Dino Lenny’s solo and collaborative catalogue continues to grow as he features as one of the most consistent names within the worlds of house and techno. Having released his first EP on the label in 2019, he now returns to Damian Lazarus’ Crosstown Rebels for a second outing with the release of his touching new single ‘I’ve Learned That’ - which is one of a collection of records dedicated to his daughter - with remixes from Shadow Child, Jonathan Kaspar, and his own interpretation alongside Fed Conti. Shaped by emotive piano keys, blooming strings and refined drums, ‘I’ve Learned’ showcases a rich and heartwarming production taking cues from dance music and beyond as the track’s uplifting and inspiring vocals carry the production across nine minutes of delight. Beginning the transition towards more traditional electronic spheres, his remix alongside Fed Conti utilises vibrant guitar licks and a luminous bassline to head into a late-night discovery of disco influences. Next, Shadow Child’s ‘Classic Mix’ is a skippy house gem as bumping low-ends work amongst hazy chords, with Jonathan Kaspar’s remix moving deeper via surging synths for a hypnotic and thrilling ride to close. More

Italian producer and Fine Human Records label head Dino Lenny lands on Crosstown Rebels for the first time this November, bringing his distinct and personal style to the label on the absorbing Doctor, also featuring a remix from Nuiton. The haunting, emotive vocals of Dino impress throughout on Doctor, chugging groove moves alongside waves of dark electronics and panic-struck, devilish synth. A track crafted to capture the inner workings of Lenny’s mind, transforming them into a hypnotic piece. Nuiton remixes Doctor on the reverse, adding energy to the original with skipping hats and quirky arrangements, building tension that reaches an intense jazzy crescendo of percussion and brass to leave you in a headspin. On the digital release a dub version loses the voice but retains the mysticism. With almost 30 years of releasing records under his belt, Dino Lenny has naturally built an incredible back catalogue of remixes and collaborations. He’s worked with some of the biggest names in the business, yet his productions retain a unique style that is all his own. A true lover of the 80s, when he needs that extra touch he will add his vocals to the music, always trying to deliver something original that will stand the test of time, often opting for imperfect unique experience over precise emotionless never-ending loops. Alongside this, he has remixed huge names like Missy Elliott and Timbaland and has collaborated with legends including Madonna, Wu-Tang Clan, Seth Troxler and Dixon. Lenny has been named as “a wizard of electronic music” by the Chemical Brothers, played live with Underworld, released music on the likes of Crosstown Rebels sister label Rebellion, Innervisions, Diynamic, Cocoon & Correspondant, and is currently signed to Ellum. Constantly evolving his sound, Dino is unpredictable & eclectic. More

Next up on Ellum witnesses the salubrious Dino Lenny delivers a double-header of epic proportions on his ‘It’s Saturday’ single. The A Side ‘It’s Saturday’ is a heavy as hell piece of colossal techno loaded with a kick like a mule and enigmatic vocals to boot. On the flip and we are indulged with another hefty affair ‘I Am Changing’, with another vocal led jacking heavy hitter with vocals courtesy of Dino again. Serious stuff for discerning dance floors, speakers beware! Dino has been making music for since the late 90’s having remixed everyone from Madonna to Underworld, and have been championed by everyone from Peter Tong, The Chemical Brothers and Maceo Plex. This fantastic Ellum debut is tantamount to his electronic wizardry. More

A Violent Disturbance In A Crowd’ EP, Stephan Barnem delivers a rabble rousing three tracker EP of blistering techno. Being heavily championed by Maceo Plex, this is another great release for his great Ellum imprint. Originally born in Brazil, but raised between Berlin and Venice, Stephan Barnem. His latest 3 tracker on Ellum is a powerful beast, featuring the lead track ‘Violent Disturbance’, a hypnotic techno infused groover of epic proportions. On the flip and Kina, featuring Junyi on vocals get’s tougher as we are spirited away in haze of hedonism. Finally ‘H’ is a dark destroy prodding the analogue underbelly of the EP into submission! More

Next up on Ellum witnesses the salubrious Dino Lenny delivers a double-header of epic proportions on his ‘It’s Saturday’ single. The A Side ‘It’s Saturday’ is a heavy as hell piece of colossal techno loaded with a kick like a mule and enigmatic vocals to boot. On the flip and we are indulged with another hefty affair ‘I Am Changing’, with another vocal led jacking heavy hitter with vocals courtesy of Dino again. Serious stuff for discerning dance floors, speakers beware! Dino has been making music for since the late 90’s having remixed everyone from Madonna to Underworld, and have been championed by everyone from Peter Tong, The Chemical Brothers and Maceo Plex. This fantastic Ellum debut is tantamount to his electronic wizardry. More

Danny Daze is back on Ellum with another killer single, ‘Flange’. A monster of an EP that is perfect for Summer Madness! The A Side feature the original version of ‘Flange’, an unadulterated slice of storming techno complete with dissident car engines screaming in and out of the mix, heady stuff. On the flip and Danny delivers a sparse jacking dub version of ‘Flange’. Finally the EP is rounded off with the effervescent transcendentalness of Ritmo, another great release from Ellum Resident of Miami, Danny has been going from strength to strength, with previous releases on Nervous, Hot Creations, Ellum, and his recent single on Jimmy Edgars’ Ultramajic label and Pet Recordings, Danny is at the top of his game. With a packed tour schedule and more productions in the pipeline, and recent remixes of Gui Borratto and Murk expect big things form this.
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