In-Too-Deep collaboration series

Collaborators in music are @dare-2-b-different  @kosh-a

From John  / Electronica Massiva

Forever in the quest to offer something a little different, I wanted to produce a mix tape showcasing two different interpretations of the music we love.
What is that exactly…? Be it #Storytelling, #Chill Rave, #Psy-Dub, #Deep House, #Psy-Rave… does it amount to the same thing ?
I had the idea to make a collaboration set with my good friend Tarun, back to back, as if he was in the same room - although we reside in two different continents.  The experiment would show whether this could be done coherently, and would my European interpretation work with Tarun’s Asian sound ?

I hope you enjoy the result as much as we enjoyed making the music.  Love & Peace


From Tarun / • k o ś a •

Melting tunes from the East, melding them with beats from the west - a story spanning time and space...like walking the entire stretch not physically but spiritually...this journey wants it's listener to realise the power of the moment, the power of their being, the power in being powerless... 
...not bound by genres not bound by any 'words' fleeting not aimlessly but freely...expanding contracting in the same time...outer, inner...feminine, masculine...duality living with itself...realising there is no duality...it is all but one! One with u one with me one with the two of us and hence... in-too-deep...welcome and enjoy  

Electronica Massiva 1st hour
• k o ś a • 2nd hour

Release Date 16th April 2018
Artwork - Tarun Jakhodia

Electronica Massiva  x  • k o ś a • - In - Too - Deep

Tracklist..  http://bit.ly/intoodeeptracklist

Tracks 1-4 = Perry , 5-10 = Electronica Massiva , 11-13 = Perry

Collaborators in music are @dare-2-b-different & @therealpineappleguy 

Thanks for finding the second mix in the series of ‘In-Too-Deep’ .  This one travels from my great friend Perry, residing somewhere in deepest Guatemala, to myself in a little studio in wonderful leafy Surrey in the UK…  then departs once again back to Guatemala.. so is a mix of three halves !

I remember back to 2016 when I first started really getting in to the downtempo scene and the wonderful community following and partaking in it, there were a bunch of DJ’s and producers that really stood out.  It was them that inadvertently guided me into the resurrection of my own DJ’ing career 😊
One of those DJ’s was Perry.  I remember hearing one of his sets and it just blowing me away.., from then on I became an avid follower listening to everything he released.., and still do.

It is such an honor for me to take part in this collaboration with Perry, in fact it feels a little surreal.. and I certainly hugely enjoyed the experience.

So.. as with the previous mix in this series,  we have attempted to create a coherent set as if we standing side by side in a venue.. although we have possibly made this one unique in that Perry has taken care of the first and third parts, with myself doing the middle section.  Again, if were to be successful in our venture – the whole thing would hopefully sound seamless !   

Hope you enjoy !

With love from Guatemala & the UK

John & Perry

Electronica Massiva & Perry ∞ * In-Too-Deep *

So excited to introduce volume 3 of the In-Too-Deep series ! :):)

If you visit @fruiterama 's bio on his page you will see 'Slowly. Deeply. Smooth.'  This pretty much sums up his skills.  I was absolutely over the moon when chatting one day we came up with the idea to make a collab set.  Now this may possibly seem an every day occurance type thing, but for me, 'Fruiterama', seriously.. wants to share a set with me ?!  This is just amazing as the guy is one of my absolute idols.  I didn't want to waste the opportunity so wanted to do my best !  I hope I got somewhere near his standard with my efforts !

From Fruiterama…    This was very different from every podcast I did so far and a completely new challenge for me as an artist. Mostly because it was not just about the story that I wanted to tell, this was a duet and so I also wanted to leave space for John. I think the hardest part was to imagine what his parts would sound like and how they would fit with mine. And it might have been even easier for me than it was for him because I could record my part in one run. But I still had a lot of fun creating this very special mix and I put in as much heart and passion as I would have if I had done it on my own.

We hope you enjoy the set :):):)

Electronica Massiva  x  Fruiterama   In - Too - Deep

0 - 55 mins - Electronica Massiva
56 - End-  @Samayamusic

It is with great pleasure I bring to you Volume 4 of my In-Too-Deep series.  If you are not familiar with these sets, I am making mixes with my favourite DJ/Artists from around the world.

I have always been a Samaya fan and head to his sets whenever he releases a new one.  To me Steven just oozes downtempo music.. one of those dj's who just gets it.  His music is always smooth and doesn't try to hard, so seemed a natural choice for me to team up with him for this edition.

This is my slowest ever set, but with it we have looked to bring some much needed brightness to peoples lives if only for a couple of hours.

Thank you, and we hope you enjoy.. :)

Electronica Massiva & Samaya  * In-Too-Deep *

Thank you for finding the latest in the In Too Deep series.  I wanted to drop a set that summed up what we have nearly all felt we have missed in 2020.  The ability to start a night out with a few chill tunes just to get us in the mood, maybe a couple of ‘pre drinks’… the anticipation of the night ahead… and then the night itself.  Funky Chap and I wanted to create a set that carried you through the journey of a great night out from beginning to end to remind us all that it won’t be long until we are able to get out there again and share a great time with friends and fresh tunes to match.
For this set you will find Funky Chap spinning the first hour in typical fashion from him.. an eclectic style that I struggle to find anyone else managing with such a cool and well, funky approach.  I’d say it’s very unique, and that’s what I love about him.  As head honcho of one of the best and most established channels out there with Sunset Grooves, it was a great honour to have him aboard for this trip.

So I play the second hour, and I’m going back to my roots with a peak time clubby sound that I wanted you to close your eyes and imagine you are there amongst it all, with the wonderful people, the lights, the bass, hands in the air.. ah, how we miss it !
We really appreciate you joining us and hope you enjoy this set.

With love, Jeremy (Funky Chap) & John (Electronica Massiva)

From Funky Chap..   I have been a fan of John’s edits and track selection from the moment I first heard him. Therefore the moment we got together to make this in too deep mix and being in charge of starting it off, I got inspired to choose tracks that would take the dance floor on a unique musical experience. Naturally, being the founder of @sunset-grooves my track selection always varies yet has that groove that will keep driving the mix. The idea is to get the listener all warmed up so that John can take over and exhaust the listeners to a frenzy. An absolute pleasure to do this collaboration with you and share good music with those who love it.

Connections..
Jeremy aka Funky Chap @funky-chap  Sunset Grooves @sunset-grooves

Artwork..
@arilumusic

Mastering..
Electronica Massiva

Electronica Massiva & Funky Chap - In Too Deep

Forthcoming sets..

Casa Chaos
Oriental Deep
Octo Records
Cosmocast
In-Too-Deep with special guest Funky Chap
Daniel Del Sol
Hidden Garden

For my House Music Account.. https://soundcloud.com/user-369230938

Former Pro DJ and lifetime music lover.  Used the SL1200's for years until finally moving into the 21st century with Traktor.
Always been a fan of live instruments and melodic rhythms, both electronic and natural.
I play all kinds of house music, whether it be progressive, funky, latin, tech etc etc., but for the last couple of years I've been focussing on slowing things down (I think it comes with age!) and enjoying the music for what it is.  Now I just play for fun, so no pressure and I just listen and appreciate.
Now getting into a little producing some nice edits and hope to bring out something totally original soon :)