Nice 7

Played by Umek, Kaiserdisco, Butch, Francois K., Gel Abril, Fergie, Slam, Jerome Isma-ae, Funkagenda, Zombie Disco Squad, Chus, Loko, Mike Monday, Hosh, Namito, Yolanda Be Cool, Spiller, David Jones, Doomwork, Coyu, D-Nox, Andhim, Steve Mac, Mastiksoul....

Italian duo Nicola and Cesare make up the house and tech powerhouse that is NiCe7. Hailing from San Salvo in Chieti, they emerged fleetingly several years back before stepping things up to a consistent level. After releases on Cr2 Music (alongside hotshot Pirupa) Noir Music, Apparel Music, Monique Musique and Audiojack’s Gruuv, they make their first appearance on Germany’s Great Stuff Recordings. Some mighty fine calibre right there.

Gray Piano focuses round a dusty old house loop and a big, plump, juicy bassline that you can really sink your teeth – and ears – into. A bit of a Joris Voorn feel going on. The slinky groove gives way to a huge, dramatic piano scale breakdown, building the tension before we drop back down into the main artery of this pumping track. 

Sweden’s prolific and acclaimed Tiger Stripes provides two remixes: his ‘Deep Night At The Copa Remix’ borders hypnotic, warm deep house and sensual old school techno flavour, while his ‘Paradise Remix’ treads a deeper still, spine-tingling, gently euphoric route with a sumptuous bassline that works beautifully against the piano arpeggios.

B-side Everything Everythingis a deeper cut, but with plenty of skippy energy. Jazzy samples and subtle effects give the track a hazy, smokey feel, and make it a perfect early doors set-builder.

 

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Nice7 - Gray Piano (Original Mix)

We just had to snap this one up. Originally released on Copenhagen's wonderfully-quirky Tartelet imprint – home to bonafide electronic geniuses such as Brandt Brauer Frick, Kenton Slash Demon and Wareika – Tahloula's We Play House is a low-slung, late night, sultry groove in its original incarnation. Seductive vocals and a nonchalant, loose funk b-line are the order of the day, the concoction reminiscent of the likes of Zwicker and Belleruche.

Classy gear indeed, but it was Chris Lattner's typically skippy, bending-bassline remix that Tartelet showcased, and which has been receiving consistent support from plenty of big guns across 2011. While it doesn’t embody the science of a rocket, it sure packs the power of one. This one plays house in jacking, ass-shaking fashion, blending deeper textures with sassy techno wiggle.

M.A.N.D.Y. continue to consistently impress with their wonderfully spooky Sweatbox Remix, treading the line precariously between haunting and moody and curiously euphoric. A teasing, plodding bassline creates a sensual feel, bumping under gentle shimmying hats and bugged-out vocal treatments. Watch out for the high-impact drop. Think Art Department, Alex Nagshineh and so forth. A stunning rework.

Recent Great Stuff signings Nice7 get busy on the final remix, and make the choice of which to play even trickier. The most pumping of the lot, this delectable version sees the Italian duo keep the old skool jack rolling throughout, with the energy levels high from start to finish. If you like your house music lively, vibrant and mischievous, this is guaranteed to tickle your proverbial fancy.

Don’t sleep on this truly excellent package.

Nice 7

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