Mighty Mouse  - The Spirit Extended Mix

Out now on Crosstown Rebels: lnk.to/CRM261

Dennis Cruz continues his standout run-of-form in 2021 with the release of his latest single, What U Doing. Soon-to-appear on his forthcoming album, Roots, the single is a collaboration with UK singer-songwritwer Leo Wood and includes a remix by iconic German house producer Mousse T.

“It’s always a pleasure to collaborate with Leo, she has such an amazing voice. ‘What U Doing’ is the second track we’ve done together, with this one a little more paired back and dubby, featuring rolling drums and the bright stabs. Mousse T’s remix brings a housey vibe with the rich piano melodies to offer a really cool take... I love it.” - Dennis Cruz

Two worlds come together in perfect harmony, as the five-minute number gets underway with shimmering bell chimes and Leo’s soothing vocal offerings. Dennis’ influence soon arrives, taking the form of a punchy, four-four bassline whilst echoing synths purr intermittently in the background. Mousse T ́s 'Deep Shizzle' Extended Remix brings things to a feel-good close, with upbeat piano rolls residing atop euphoric chords to create a dancefloor cut that you can’t help but smile to.

MÜSE co-founder Dennis Cruz has cemented his reputation as one of global dance music’s most-esteemed talents, picking up a plethora of awards and nominations throughout his career, including Beatport, RA, Vicious Magazine, and DJ Awards: Best Tech House 2018, Best Deep Tech 2019 and winner of Best Producer in 2017. Bristolian talent Leo Wood is swiftly becoming a leading vocalist within the scene, traversing drum and bass and tech with ease and featuring on releases by Hospitality, Shogun Audio and Defected to name a few. German house hero Mousse T created some of house’s most-lauded tracks in the late nineties to noughties, whilst in recent times his remixes of Selace, Camelphat, Moloko, Mike Dunn and Wankelmut have been met with widespread industry acclaim.

Dennis Cruz ft. Leo Wood, Mousse T.

What U Doing

Dennis Cruz ft. Leo Wood - What U Doing (Mousse T´s 'Deep Shizzle' Extended Remix)

'Heaven', originally released in 2019, served as a benchmark for what modern house music is. The essential record from Ben Westbeech and KON's The Vision project dominated stages around the world, receiving support from a plethora of top house artists; Gerd Janson, Danny Krivit, Horse Meat Disco, The Blessed Madonna, Groove Armada and Eli Escobar to name just a few. 

'Heaven' went on to be remixed by Nightmares On Wax and Mousse T., cementing The Vision as ones to watch in the coming years. Now, one of the UK's most respected and diverse house DJs and producers Groove Assassin takes on the debut release, featuring MOBO nominated artist and Westbeech's longtime collaborator Andreya Triana. The prolific selector, remixer and producer interpolates warmly familiar music from house legends to form 'Hallelujah In Heaven', a stomping, rough cut of house and an example of excellence in the genre.

Hallelujah In Heaven

Hallelujah In Heaven (Groove Assassin Extended Edit)

The Vision, Ben Westbeech & KON feat. Andreya Triana - 'Hallelujah In Heaven' (Groove Assassin Edit)

Why Does It Feel So Good (DeepCutta Edit)

Early likes by Laurent Garnier, DJ Sneak, Luke Solomon, Ardalan, Friendly Fires, Mark Farina, Tensnake, Zoo Brazil, Jaques Renault.

Quickly following up the last, instant sell-out smashes, Shir Khan's infamous "Black Jukebox" series hit us with the 13th edition. This time Shir Khan has collected 4 heavy jams from Onsra and Kiko Navarro.

Label: Exploited
LC: 15799
Artist: Various
Cat: BJ13
Title: Shir Khan Presents Black Jukebox 13

Releasedate Vinyl: 29.6.15
Releasedate Beatport: 13.7.15
Releasedate I-Tunes: 27.7.15

300 Limited Vinyl Copies are available here:
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Early Feedback:
Laurent Garnier: Pure disco vibes for this very hot summer. Perfect for me.
DJ Sneak: Good EP. Support.
Luke Solomun: Love this.
Ardalan: Lovin the Chordus Rolandus tune!
Tensnake: Nice pack.
Zoo Brazil: Yeah! Just heading off to a pool party. Will def play this!
Mark Farina: Great stuff!
Friendly Fires: Very useable.
Sydney Charles: Burning Up es una bomba!
German Brigante: Amazing Release!
Jacques Renault: Fun tunes here. Gotta test em out for sure.
Ray Okpara: Chordus Rolandus is my fav.
Den Ishu: Nice funky stuff.
Justin Jay: Woo....stoked for these!
Moodymanc: Everyone’s a winner here. Live it.
Prince Language: Chordus Rolandus wins for me.
Round Table Knights: Coolio!
Kyodai We really love Burning Up!
Pete Herbert: Spot on once again.
Jey Kurmis: Love Burning Up!
Phonique: Useful music:)
Satin Jackets: Sweet House Tunes.
Yolanda Be Cool: I really really love this series.
Anna Wall: Loving the Kiko Navarro joint.

Shir Khan Presents Black Jukebox 13

Funky Town

Onsra - Funky Town | Exploited

When the August cicadas fell silent, Nicole tiptoed into the studio, eyes still freckled with salt-water and sun-block, and whispered me kind of wish only an little girl can make: “Daddy, let’s trap the last piece of summer in a song before the wind steals it.”
So we did. 

Summer Is Over

A side for my track coming out on Moiss in October

Discretion (MOISS)

Mirage

Buy on bandcamp

Scoubi - Mirage

12" available to pre-order: defected.com/i-m-not-defeated.html

If Fiorious’ debut single is a pounding fistful of defiant house, Honey Dijon gives ‘I’m Not Defeated’ a snapping elasticated rework with her Fiercely Furious Dub. More than just a remix, Honey has recreated a classic Paradise Garage vibe by drafting musicians to re-record the track, with a fresh Fiorious vocal laid on top. A popping bassline takes centre stage with Fiorious’ vocals given further hypnotic quality, creating a bubbling dancefloor gem with all the anthemic qualities of the original. A powerful call-to-resistance club anthem, ‘I’m Not Defeated’ is the debut Glitterbox single from Fiorious, a celebration of activism, visibility and the history of the LGBTQ+ struggle.

Catch Honey Dijon playing at Defected London FSTVL on Saturday 14th September. Tickets here: defct.de/LondonFSTVL

Why Does It Feel So Good (DeepCutta Edit)

DeepCuttaNYC13