"Circulation" ep - out 12th March on Shall Not Fade

Circulation

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Mike The Dog

Banana 20

Dream2gether

Danse sur l'Hardcore

Limited edition vinyl: 
shallnotfade.co.uk/album/circulation-ep

After a wafting deep house collab with fellow Italian Berlin resident Ruff Stuff, Black Loops (Ricardo Paffetti) brings Shall Not Fade a third EP of rolling, danceable house of the highest calibre. Paffetti has built a reputation as a creative, high-class producer and does not disappoint on Circulation EP - the Shall Not Fade regular makes tribute to classic Italian house while adding a futuristic, unique spin. 

The 5-tracker opens with Mike The Dog. It’s a crazy electro-garage hybrid that foregrounds frenetic drum loops, while soft lofi chords give way to a disco-like bassline, starting the record off lightheartedly. Title track Circulation hits with a syncopated kick and dubbed out vocals that swirl in your head, contrasting a smooth, darker sound design made for sunset dancing. Paffetti perfects a meticulous sound palette across the B-side. From Banana 20, a pacey track lead by its squelching bassling, to Dream2gether - gliding lead synth, trading spotlights with the echoed vocal - these are love songs for the dancefloor. The EP closes out to Danse sur L’Hardcore, a pumping beast of a house track studded with sparkling chord stabs and g-funk synth trills. 

Circulation EP drops March 12th via Shall Not Fade.

CIRCULATION EP

SNF053 // Black Loops - Circulation EP

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Riccardo, known as Black Loops, has steadily earned a reputation as a dedicated and innovative force in house music. Drawing inspiration from funk, soul, disco, 90s Italo house, and New York deep house, his music strikes a balance between classic grooves and contemporary sensibilities.

Over the years, Black Loops has released music on respected labels such as Freerange, Aterral, Classic, Shall Not Fade, and Quality Vibe, establishing a discography that reflects both versatility and a deep love for the craft. His work has been supported by a global audience and continues to resonate with DJs and listeners alike.

A passionate vinyl collector and selector, Black Loops places great value on the art of playing and digging records, an ethos that translates into his DJ sets. Whether in the studio or behind the decks, his approach is rooted in authenticity and a genuine connection to the music.

With his debut album ready and set for release in the first half of 2025, Black Loops is entering an exciting new chapter in his career. Touring regularly across Europe, America, Australia, and beyond, he remains committed to sharing music that speaks to the dancefloor and beyond.