Ben Hoo effortlessly transcends the boundaries of raw, unsettling techno, warm deep house, and hypnotic electronica. Releasing through labels such as Get Physical, Kindisch, and Ovum, Hoo has an impressive remix CV, including heavyweights such as Moby, Tiga, Booka Shade, M.A.N.D.Y, Fever Ray and Tricky, and his eclectically flavoured productions have been supported by a plethora of A-list DJs.
As a DJ, Hoo’s exploits have taken him around the globe, from intimate basements in East London, Berlin and Barcelona through to beach parties in Asia and Ibiza, WMC Miami Showcases, and festival appearances at the likes of We Are FSTVL and Bestival. Hoo's diverse musical tastes and eclectic record collection bring an exciting versatility and an ability to communicate with the most discerning crowds.

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"We Are Night People" Is Ben Hoo's weekly radio show on Pioneer Dj Radio & Ibiza Sonica...

Ben Hoo "We Are Night People"
1am - 2am CET Thursday Night / Friday morning
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(Repeated Saturdays at 3pm CET on Pioneer DJ Radio)

We Are Night People - Episode 25 - Tracklist:
01. Eder Alvarez 'On Fire' 
02. Rodrigo DP 'Attitude' 
03. Lee Walker 'Little Helper 124-1'
04. Jesus Soblechero 'Little Helper 97-6'
05. Malbec 'Sour Sop (Iori Wakasa Deepness Dub)'
06. Remote People 'Standard Vibes' 
07. Matias Rivero 'Horizons'
08. Angel Brizuela 'Little Helper 129-5' 
09. Joeski & El Jibaro 'La Conga'
10. Ilario Alicante 'Jam Dishes (Livio & Roby Remix)' 
11. Lancaster 'Discologic (Alfa Romero Remix)' 
12. Emanuel Satie '100' 
13. Nail 'Say Whut' 
14. Kaua 'Free Flow (Stefan Cordery Remix)' 

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Ben Hoo 'We Are Night People' - Episode 25 (Pioneer DJ Radio)

Sometime the best things in life come slowly, building up over a prolonged amount of time to reach a perfected state of euphoria. That's the ethos at play as Josh Wink's ever-lasting Ovum imprint release the Breathe EP from Ben Hoo. The London based producer and multi instrumentalist draws on his long list of influences and tastes, weaving in classical structure, down-tempo beats and more into his eclectically flavoured tracks.
Following on from his works on the likes of Kindisch, Highgrade and Mute Records, Breathe is another worthy addition to the Ovum roster, following on from recent bombs on the label from the likes of Vince Watson, MANIK and head honcho Josh himself.
The title cut takes its time, sensually offering swathes of lush of sub bass, chiming, echoing melodies and deep aesthetics, to create a slow-burning, heart warming track that entices and uplifts throughout its sexy, seductive groove. 'Cloaked’ - with its minimal, tick tock rhythm - strips back the emotive sub bass completely, leaving a snarling, industrial edged groove, echoing out the beats and percussion into a vast plain of dynamic space. Two tracks for differing moods, each tailored toward the more emotive side of the dance-floor.
On the flip, Israeli tech house hero Shlomi Aber delivers his interpretation of Breathe, a balls to the wall, no nonsense techno blast, it's staunch and unrelenting kick drum setting the pace from the off. Industrial swooshes, fader jabs and crackling, exploding 4th beats evoke memories of late nights, spent in the darkest corners of club land. Finally, Hoo's '561595' draws the EP to a close, a life giving, spine tingling track that nods to ambient trip hop, a soothing plain of heartbeat drums, piano chords and melancholic melodies bring the EP to a blissful, yearning close as Hoo demonstrates another side to his ever impressive cannon of work.

Ben Hoo - 561595

Release Day: 15.01.2016

Ben Hoo sweeps in gently with delicate subtlety; and that subtlety has a name; ‘Blueshift’. The long-time Kindisch artist has returned with a 3 track EP from the Pine Islands. 
Precariously balancing the energy on a bed of organic and dreamy textures, Ben Hoo blurs the dividing lines and begins to transcend genres. From ambient to tech-house the title track keeps unfolding; bringing with it a lush atmosphere and a rich soundscape. 
Next, a steady thump sets the pace in a thick fog as a lone piano sings in the distance; this is ‘In Memory’. The low key intro, the woven layers, and the haunting elegance work together as Ben ups the energy midway through; creating just the right amount of contrast to all that came before it. 
The final note of the EP is ‘Pick up Sticks’. Embracing a more experimental approach, Ben sends us on a journey full of diverse moods and emotions through various soundscapes. From sunrises on the moon, through the tulip fields of Holland, down to the smallest creatures of the forest, Ben Hoo takes us there with ease.  

Ben Hoo - Pick Up Sticks (Snippet)

My latest EP 'Blueshift' is out now on Kindisch - http://btprt.dj/204npyt 

Kindisch Podcast 10 - Ben Hoo

Ben Hoo - Marea (Original Mix)

A selection of my favourite and most played tracks from 2016. Tune in weekly to We Are Night People on Ibiza Sonica (Mondays at 7pm CET) and Pioneer DJ Radio (Thursdays 10pm, Sunday 2am, Wednesday 10am) 

Tracklist:
Olivian Nour ‘Scoateti Pistoalele’ (DubGestion)
Vincent Casanova ‘For The Weekend’ (Archipel)
EasyLab ‘Spring Keys’ (eMBi Lab)
Oxlade ‘Little Helper 239-2’ (Little Helpers)
12 Tones ‘Little Helper 244-5’ (Little Helpers)
Hugo ‘Little Helper 226-2’ (Little Helpers)
Mene 'Saw Lead’ (Verbreiten Records)
Basti Grub & Mike Trend ‘Bunun’ (Baile Musik) 
masomenos ‘call me a cab feat. dOP' (Welcome To Masomenos)
Aleksandar Grum ‘Judge Was Paid’ (Kina Music)
Enzo Leep & Pana ‘Jah’ (Tip Tap)
Antonio Malangone ‘Keys To The Forbidden’ (Cedez Music)
David Andujar ‘Emma’ (Tip Tap)
OWL (Satoshi Fumi) ‘Satellite’ (Hypnotic Room)
Ian Tribb ‘Mistery People (Aleksandar Grum Remix)’ (Whoyostro)
Florian Meffert ‘Tala Te’ (Ensis Black)

BEN HOO - WE ARE NIGHT PEOPLE #139

Here's an hour from my 3 hour set at Nicole Moudaber's MoodDAY party at The Raleigh, South Beach Miami during Miami Music Week 2017.
I joined an epic line up of Fur Coat, Sasha, Martin Buttrich, Josh Wink and Nicole Moudaber closing the event B2B with Dubfire!

Ben Hoo at MoodDAY, The Raleigh, Miami Music Week 2017

Rewire Musik Presents ¨Rewired 2¨ a brilliant V.A. with tracks by: Medu, Ben Hoo & Enzo Leep, Coriesu & Crane De Poule and Somesan.

Ben Hoo & Enzo Leep - Broken Connections

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As the summer season approaches, Get Physical looks to some of the key residents on the White Isle to contribute exclusive new tracks to Get Physical Presents Ibiza 2017, which is all mixed and compiled by Ben Hoo.
UK born DJ, composer, multi-instrumentalist and producer Hoo is an Ibiza resident with a weekly radio show on Ibiza Sonica that shows off his eclectic style and finds him providing chilled out soundtracks as much as club pumping sets. He is a part of the Get Physical family and is a Kindisch staple artist who has released many EPs and an album, Collected, on the label.
Here he reaches for a fresh mix of contemporary producers including the likes of Nima Gorji, System of Survival, Audiohell, Tania Vulcano & Jose de Divinia and a few of his own great beats.
It all kicks off with Hoo’s stripped back, ambient rework of Tantsui’s ‘Planet of the Apes’, a blissful slice of electronica that sets a laidback scene before a second remix of his, this time of System Of Survival feat. Vhelade, brings some lush vocal deep house grooves to the fore. As the sun sets on the White Isle, Clara Brea, the Acid Sundays & Heart Ibiza regular, gets called upon for her corrugated and bumpy cut ‘707minor7’.
A sleek and slick passage of minimal house follows thanks to cuts from talented newcomer Peter W and Eder Alvarez & Joey Daniel, then a brace of brilliant cuts—collaborative gems from Hoo and Enzo Leep—mark a cerebral and intimate mid section with wandering piano chords and late night drum shuffles all making for a woozy feel. The arrival of tracks from long time Ibiza staple Nima Gorji, Insane and Mosaic resident Alex Kennon and Audiohell in cahoots with Circo Loco’s Tania Vulcano and Jose de Divinia then make for some more bumping grooves and textured tech cuts, but never are there any sharp turns or awkward segues.
The final third of this super smooth and seductive mix finds Peter W, Gorji and Ben Hoo all make more contributions, and the resulting sounds are nicely coloured with distant vocal sounds, jazzy percussive patterns and a certain late night darkness and naughtiness.
Overall this is a fantastic mix of modern house music that shows great balance, selection and sequencing from start to finish.

Ben Hoo & Enzo Leep - Cosmos Excerpt (Snippet)

Get Physical Presents Ibiza 2017 Mixed & Compiled by Ben Hoo
Out now on Get Physical: https://GetPhysicalMusic.lnk.to/ibiza2017

Ben Hoo & Enzo Leep - Cosmos Excerpt

This week's show has some classic Northern Exposure style vibes, with music from Vanleer, Komon, Benjamin Damage, Redial Tone, and more... plus WE ARE NIGHT PEOPLE favourite, Aleksandar Grum, returns to the show for the guest mix... Enjoy!

Tracklist:
1.Suzanne Kraft - One Amongst Others 
2.Komon - Euclidean 
3.Vanleer - La Tria 
4.También - Ondule 
5.Redial Tone - Puls 
6.Benjamin Damage - Pulse Width 
7.Aleksandar Grum Guest Mix 

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WE ARE NIGHT PEOPLE #188 (Inc. Aleksandar Grum Guest Mix)

This week's WE ARE NIGHT PEOPLE has a deep selection of music, including a cut from Andrew McDonnell’s new EP on Kindisch, tracks from Filip Szostak, Anton Bykov, Shyam & Quazee, plus a fresh track from Coriesu on Rewire Musik. I'm also honoured to have a special guest live set from the skilful duo Fischer & Kleber...

1.TC Studio - Trick 
2.Shyam, Quazee - Cologne 
3.Anton Bykov - Little Helper 318-4 
4.Andrew McDonnell - Engaged In Music 
5.Filip Szostak - Pretakules 
6.Coriesu - Iki 
7.Fischer & Kleber Live Set

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WE ARE NIGHT PEOPLE #197 (Inc. Fischer & Kleber Guest Mix)

A very special landmark 200th edition of WE ARE NIGHT PEOPLE, broadcast live from Ibiza.

A huge thanks to all the DJs and producers who've contributed to the show over the last 4 years, and big love to everyone who tunes in each week!

Tracklist: 
1.1977 - Drm 
2.Leif - Fortune 
3.NSDOS - Fa 
4.Elgato - Sun 
5.Unbalance - Freedom 
6.Mene - Saw Lead 
7.Shlømo - The Other Side - 808 Intuition 
8.Leif - Tumbler 
9.Simo Cell - Gliding 
10.Lokiboi - Let Me See That (Manaré Remix) 
11.Masomenos - TATATATATATATA 
12.Alva Noto - Uni Mia 
13.Provoke Rain - Somnium

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WE ARE NIGHT PEOPLE #200

2 hour Special Edition chill set for BeatLounge Radio - www.beatloungemusic.com/

Tracklist:

	1.	DJ Orion & J.Shore – Your Highness (edit)
	2.	Uneaq – Just Move
	3.	Jamie Lloyd – The Wolf’s Son
	4.	The Only Michael – A Snake In The Sand Is Worth Two In The Hand (XTRNGR Remix)
	5.	Miles & Gurtu – Inductive
	6.	Friends Electric – Pondlife
	7.	Onmutu Mechanicks – Epigraph
	8.	Superpitcher – Moon Fever
	9.	Stape Mega – Gray
	10.	Homebrew Technology – War On Peace
	11.	Spinnersensation - Dubai Lounge
	12.	Response – Sunburst II
	13.	Bop – Simple Things
	14.	Aandra – Slow Motion
	15.	Ultracode – Vacuum
	16.	AMB – Forest Mallet
	17.	Bop – Irreversible
	18.	Soosh – Us (Greenwood Sharps Remix)
	19.	Le Vinyl – The Promised Land
	20.	MANIK (NYC) – The Way Home
	21.	Aandra – Urban Jazz Decay
	22.	One Cool Fossil - Sit Back, Who Cares
	23.	Paralleles – Dejected Way
	24.	Pablo Bolivar - Channel One
	25.	The Only Michael – Hi Ho Sylvia
	26.	Galimatias – Leaving For Good
	27.	Taichi Masuda – Drum Solo
	28.	Pino Shamlou – Connaction
	29.	Leschet & Wilde – Indian Interlude
	30.	Pete Gooding & Jonathan Cowan – Mirage (Ambient Mix) 

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Ben Hoo Special Edition for BeatLounge Radio - Chill Mix

Get Physical Presents Ibiza 2018, Mixed and Compiled by Ben Hoo
Out now: https://getphysicalmusic.lnk.to/GPMCD193

Core Get Physical artist Ben Hoo has mixed the label’s superb Ibiza 2018 compilation featuring 17 new and exclusive tracks...

Things open up with emotive ambient piece ‘Into Focus’ from Depth Migration before slowly awakening through the slow and loose, worldly percussive grooves of Christian Len & Papadupau’s ‘Moyocoyani.’ Deep house atmospheres from Arkestra and Peter W then slowly start to lift the tempo but in smooth and seductive fashion. Nazt & Christian Schiemann’s slick minimal house then leads into a Hoo remix of Blondish that is all about loosely scattered toms and kicks and tons of reverb.

Hoo’s intimate ‘Meet in the Middle’ sets the tone for the mid section of the mix which plays out with freaky but reduced house from Alvaro Medina and Eder Alvarez & Joey Daniel, then Reboot serves up dreamy pads and swirling atmospheres on his skeletal ‘Romancing the Bone.’ It’s delicate, cerebral stuff throughout with trippier moments from F.eht & Alice Clark and a brilliantly delicate Hoo remix of Nicole Moudaber and Carl Cox that is spine tingling and absorbing.

This is a high class mix that has a cosy back room feel to it and plenty of coherent sidesteps into dubby, heady and more otherworldly house styles along the way.

Full Tracklist:
1.  Depth  Migration  -  Into  Focus    
2.  Christian  Len  &  Papadupau  -  Moyocoyani    
3.  Arkestra  -  Back  To  Dreamland    
4.  Peter  W  -  Early  Morning    
5.  Nazt  &  Christian  Schiemann  -  Here  And  There    
6.  Blond:ish  -  EEEYAAA  (Ben  Hoo  Remix)    
7.  Ben  Hoo  -  Meet  In  The  Middle    
8.  Alvaro  Medina  -  UpTown    
9.  Eder  Alvarez  &  Joey  Daniel  -  In  The  Game    
10.  Reboot  -  Romancing  The  Bone  
11.  Kr!ptone  -  Iboshin    
12.  F.eht  &  Alice  Clark  -  Montblanc    
13.  Enzo  Leep  &  Avgustin  -  MOOD2    
14.  Nicole  Moudaber  &  Carl  Cox  -  See  You  Next  Tuesday  (Ben  Hoo  Remix)    
15.  Ben  Hoo  -  An  Expanse    
16.  Reboot  -  Pinshot  Beach    
17.  TOLAB  -  Danceplanet  

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GET PHYSICAL PRES. IBIZA 2018, MIXED & COMPILED BY BEN HOO (CONTINUOUS MIX)

Meet In The Middle from Ben Hoo's 'An Expanse' EP and Get Physical Presents Ibiza 2018 compilation, mixed and compiled by Ben Hoo

An Expanse EP

Ben Hoo - Meet In The Middle

On this edition of WE ARE NIGHT PEOPLE I have music from Afriqua, EMEE, Via Maris and Albert Van Abbe... plus this week's guest mix comes from the brilliant Kepler.

1. Afriqua - Cerch 
2. EMEE - Leak 
3. EMEE - Long Sequence
4. Afriqua - Sway
5. Via Maris - CU2
6. Albert Van Abbe - With Eyes Like Walls 
7. Kepler. Guest Mix

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WE ARE NIGHT PEOPLE #210 (Inc. Kepler Guest Mix)

Nicole Moudaber & Carl Cox - See You Next Tuesday (Ben Hoo Remix)
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Nicole Moudaber & Carl Cox - See You Next Tuesday (Ben Hoo Remix)

This week's WE ARE NIGHT PEOPLE includes a new collaboration release from Lurka and Batu, Lo Shea’s monster percussion track on Dext Recordings ‘Activation’, a quality track called ‘Aware’ by Rhythm Box on Tip Tap, and fresh piece ‘Lakes Edge’ by Simon Mann on Hypnotic Room.... enjoy!

Tracklist:
1.Simon Mann - Lakes Edge 
2.Afriqua - Vign 
3.Modeling Motion - In The Canteen
4.Stathis Lazarides, Archie Hamilton - Billy Idle (Alex Celler’s Jokka Dub) 
5.Rods Novaes, Nik Ros - Fuzue 
6.Lurka, Batu - Kneqq 
7.Rhythm Box - Aware 
8.Steevio - Syzygy 
9.Lo Shea - Activation 
10.Endian - Dusty 
11.Endian - Finish Me 
12.Markus Suckut - Above The Clouds 
13.Birds ov Paradise - Fog 
14.Alva Noto, Anne-James Chaton - Uni Dna 

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WE ARE NIGHT PEOPLE #225

For this week's WE ARE NIGHT PEOPLE I've been tucking into some of my older favourites for a somewhat reflective show... included in the mix is Noya's ‘La Fuente’, NSDOS' ‘Fa’ on ClekClekBoom, masomenos & dOP’s collaboration ‘call me a cab’ and Dance Spirit’s massive ‘In Between Spaces’. Enjoy!

Tracklist:
1.Florian Meffert - Tala Te 
2.NSDOS - Fa
3.Lillo - Novex 
4.DoubtingThomas - Module 
5.Masomenos, dOP - Call Me A Cab 
6.Donato Dozzy, Lerosa - Gas Snake 
7.Robbie Akbal, Veronika Fleyta - Sun Warrior (Sascha Dive Summer Deep Dub) 
8.Dance Spirit - In Between Spaces 
9.Amandra - Dame De Bahia 
10.Appleblim - Vurstep (Forest Drive West Remix) 
11.Versalife - Nova Prospekt 
12.Lone - Pulsar 
13.Noya - La Fuente

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WE ARE NIGHT PEOPLE #226

On this week’s WE ARE NIGHT PEOPLE, I’m playing music from a couple of vinyl labels who have just started to appear on digital. That’s East End Dubs label Eastenderz, which has just released Alejandro Vivanco and Patrice Meiner’s EP ENDZ004 online. The other label being Detroit’s FIT Sound, from which I’ll include a couple of tracks from FIT Siegel. Also to mention, I’m playing a sample from Nocow’s new album on Rekids called ‘Atoner’ - a monster 14 tracks of goodness with classic touches of techno and ethereal breaks. 

Tracklist:
1. Lillo - Novex 
2. Rods Novaes, Nik Ros - Fuzue  
3. Alejandro Vivanco, Patrice Meiner - Who Cares 
4. Entoniu & Agape - Ceresc
5. Andrew McDonnell - cont-ext 002 
6. Javier Carballo - Reborn 
7. Lurka, Batu - Kneqq 
8. FIT Siegel - Seedbed 
9. Rhythm Box - Aware 
10. Javier Carballo - The Gingerman
11. A Made Up Sound - Sun Touch 
12. Nocow - Standalone 
13. FIT Siegel - Carmine

WE ARE NIGHT PEOPLE #227

As we come to the end of each year, I look back at the music I’ve collected and piece together a selection of my favourites. One thing which stood out this year for me was the brilliant integration of breakbeats, which in many cases brought some nostalgia of the 90s. In fact, that there’s not many 4/4 tracks in this mix or many I recorded this year. Artists you’ll hear from include Forest Drive West, Lone, Alva Noto, Nico, Steevio, Mor Elian and many more.  

Tracklist:
1. BLNDR - A Field 
2. Francis Harris - Minor Forms (Valentino Mora Cosmic Trans Rephase) 
3. Afriqua - Sway 
4. Alessio Mereu - GG_2wo 
5.  Shlomo - 808 Intuition 
6. Forest Drive West - Phaze-Shift 
7. Mor Elian - Sparkle Tube 
8. Eitan Reiter - Loop For Today (Sebastian Mullaert’s Live By The Dead Sea Remix) 
9. Steevio - Syzygy 
10. Nico - Soft Opening 
11. Overmono - Yell0W_Tail 
12. Lone - Pulsar 
13. Alva Noto - Uni Mia 
14. Appleblim - Vurstep (Forest Drive West Remix) 
15. Marow - Light

WE ARE NIGHT PEOPLE #230 - Best of 2018

I’ve put together a selection of tracks with plenty of deep soul to kick off the year and there’s a stack of new tracks in there. I’ve included two tracks from Pheek and Yoyu’s new LP called Wildcraft on He Did and Kike Mayor’s Saint & Don’t label. Taking it down mid mix is some new dub from Deadbeat with ‘A Last Swim’ on BLKRTZ. Also, Shyam’s quality ‘Moodcatcher’, new on Amam. Other artists include Margaret Dygas, Efdemin and the legendary Fred P.

WE ARE NIGHT PEOPLE #232

WE ARE NIGHT PEOPLE #233

Tune in every Friday at 9PM CET on Ibiza Sonica. 

This week's show features Ibiza producer and DJ Kris Edward aka Kr!ptone

WE ARE NIGHT PEOPLE #293 FEAT. KRIS EDWARD

WE ARE NIGHT PEOPLE #297

The title track of the new Ben Hoo album, 'Collected'
Out Now! http://www.beatport.com/release/collected/1091808

If there has been a theme running throughout London producer Ben Hoo's career to date, it's that he's never wedded himself to a single style. Techno and house inform his recorded music as much as down-tempo and contemporary classical. From a production perspective, Ben is drawn towards sound manipulation and design. His approach is steeped in audio reconfiguration, which he offsets by creating his own rich synthetic tones.

The most substantial example of Ben Hoo's sonic explorations to date has arrived with 'Collected', a 12-track compilation that will see release through Get Physical sub-label, Kindisch. The collection, which is also Kindisch's first artist album, brings together original Ben Hoo material from previous EPs 'Marea' and 'Modal', alongside new and exclusive tracks. 

Binding the compilation is the title track, a contemporary classical piece composed entirely of sounds, themes and melodies from each of the other tracks on the album. "I wanted the elements presented in a contrasting style to take them away from their original intentions," says Ben, encapsulating his rich musical range. "This idea is like that of a remix, though it sounds like the opposite… the other tracks sound more like remixes of the composition. I created the piece very much with film in mind."  The track is a cinematic masterpiece and, highlighting this quality further, is accompanied by a beautiful short film by french filmmaker Pierre Radua.

The body of work is a true testament to Hoo's extensive musical ability and diversity, exploring techno, deep and tech house, sophisticated electronica and contemporary classical. "'Collected' was not intended as a traditional album," says Ben. "I wanted each track to stand alone with its own sounds and own story. They were made from vastly different inspirations and a lot of experimentations in modifying audio."    

Opening with ‘Marea’ ('tide' in Spanish), a deep track, relaxed and full of rhythm, the album continues on a journey through Hoo's rich sonic landscape, moving into 'Run Of Sevens' where a laid-back groove is enforced by a cyclic bassline drone. 'Night Light' combines tribal and minimal textures, whilst 'Modal', a deep, hypnotic piece built around a literal playing of a modal scale and made up of sound designed elements is all about indulging in a mood.  Jasmine has a feeling of warmth and optimism, combining tech house beats with sun-drenched jazz chords, and 'Cetacea' uses sounds evocative of whale song to create an enchanting soundscape set over complex rhythms.  'Duplex' is named as such due to the two very definite energy levels, and moves us into more rugged terrain, combining techno beats with driving, organic chimes. 'Maledictum's textures weave and manipulate slowly over time, with a raw pattern and rolling unbroken flow. The piece features a distorted, haunting vocal chant, infectious bassline and epic snare roll.  'Nightscape' is rhythm-centric with its deep contemplative chords conjuring images of night time city scenes, whilst 'Right Kind Of Rain' is an experimental slice of electronica, encompassing glitch palates, and is almost entirely focused on sound design.  The album's penultimate track 'Paper Juliet' is a downtempo jazz infused electric piano lead track which leads us into the sunset, whilst serenaded by tribal beats, before we embark on the final phase of the journey, the stunning, cinematic beauty that is 'Collected'.

'Collected' is not a typical artist album, and it's fair to say that Ben Hoo's rise to prominence has been far from typical. How many young producers could say they'd remixed Fever Ray, Moby, M.A.N.D.Y & Booka Shade and Tiga before even releasing a solo single? It takes true creative flair to carve out a career solely by interpreting the work of others—and London's Ben Hoo has done just that. His subsequent EPs for Kindisch showed his enormous potential as a solo artist, and 'Collected' will establish Hoo's place among electronic music's most promising new talents. 

Ben Hoo - Collected

track list:

01. Paulo Olarte - Empty Without You 
02. Tamer Malki - Let It Rain 
03. Gorge - Erotic Soul (Marc Romboy Remix) 
04. Markas Palubenka - Kill Me (Few Nolder Remix) 
05. Julie Marghilano - Little Helpers 72-6 
06. D. Diggler - Meerzweck 
07. Adrianho - Dub Affair (Baraso Remix) 
08. Jun Akimoto - Ripper 
09. Adriano Filippucci - 1 Shot 1 Opportunity 
10. GH - Foregone Conclusion 
11. Roland Cortante - Weed Wood (Re-Think) 
12. Ben Hoo - Maledictum (Nick Galemore's Late Mix) 

Ben Hoo's debut album 'Collected'... out now! http://www.beatport.com/release/collected/1091808


M.A.N.D.Y. pres Get Physical Radio #95 mixed by Ben Hoo

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"Ben Hoo effortlessly traverses the boundaries between sophisticated electronica and deep, warm, atmospheric techno..." - Tilllate Magazine

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