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After acquiring the catalogue of legendary Canadian house label Definitive Recordings earlier in the year, Get Physical Music is proud to present a new various artists series that focuses on some of its most classic cuts. Definitive Classics #001 features newly remastered music from Blunted Dummies, John Acquaviva, Chuck Phulasole and Jetstream.

This cult Canadian label was founded by John Acquaviva, Richard Hawtin, and Karl Kowalski in 1992 as an embodiment of their vision for house music. "Not too hard, not too soft" was the mantra and it built up a fine body of talented artists who made a real impact on the global underground and helped to foment a unique identity for Definitive Recordings. John Acquaviva will continue to A&R for the label and work closely alongside the Get Physical team in this new era. The label's signature sound is showcased here with the first fantastic EP in the new series.

First up is Shawn Caesar and Ty James aka Blunted Dummies' 'House For All' which became an anthem soon after its 1993 release. It's a John Acquaviva edit presented here and is a brilliant raw and deep cut with chunky drums offset by light-emitting chords and a hooky vocal sample that brings a playful touch.

Chuck Phulasole is the pseudonym of Toronto based soul & funk artist John James. He became a mainstay of the label with this house focused project and here his 'Wanna Be With You' sounds as good as ever. It's a jazzed-up and loose-limbed house cut with plenty of US soul, dusty drums and a heart-wrenching vocal over a funky, knotted bassline that cannot fail to make a mark.

Last of all is Jetstream's 'Seriously' which was the first-ever release on the label and the only ever tune that Karl E. Kowalski put out under the alias. It's a superb one, though, that hits hard with driving grooves overlaid with smeared chords. The power of the drums is matched by loopy piano refrains that provide and irresistible emotional release.

This series shines a vital light on what has been a hugely influential label in the history of house music.

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Seriously (Remaster)

Jetstream - Seriously (Remastered - Snippet)

Acid House pioneer, Josh Wink, revitalizes Calisto classic 'Get House' into edgy and electrifying cut.

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Premiere: Calisto - Get House (Josh Wink Interpretation) [Definitive Recordings]

Brazilian duo From House To Disco curate the best of Definitive Recordings
‘Disco House For All’ is a deep dive into the legendary Canadian label's back catalogue and features four
new remixes from the South American pair Release Date: 16th August 2024
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From House To Disco has been serving up their own timeless take on house and disco for a decade. The Brazilian pair always manage to join the dots between the past, present and future with a great understanding of what moves a dance floor, which is why they have been selected for this superb retrospective of the Definitive catalogue. In that time, they have played all of Brazil's most cultured clubs and festivals from D-EDGE to Festa Selvagem as well as visiting parties from Time Warp, Piknic Electronik and Glitterbox and across Europe at places like ADE.
Known for their fine curatorial skills and endless research into dance music culture, their house and disco tunes are well-informed and authentic. They have appeared on labels such as Renato Cohen’s Massa Records, Get Physical sub-label COCADA Music, and climbed high in digital charts while also getting big support from the likes of Palms Trax, Job Jobse, and Jamie Jones.
They showcase their exceptional taste in this collection of classics from the cult Canadian label Definitive. It was founded by John Acquaviva, Richard Hawtin, and Karl Kowalski in 1992 as an embodiment of their vision for house music. "Not too hard, not too soft" was the mantra, and it built up a fine body of talented artists who made a real impact on the global underground and helped to foment a unique identity for the label. Though the label was acquired by Get Physical Music last year, it is still A&Red by John Acquaviva, and this compilation hones in on its still-fresh signature sound.
Opening up the collection is Blunted Dummies, aka Shawn Caesar and Ty James. Their 1993 gem 'House For All' was an immediate anthem and is a chunky deep house delight. Tropical Underworld, aka Jordan Fields's 1995 track 'Chasing Rainbows' was an under-the-radar masterpiece back then and will now make a real mark with its gritty underground sound and lo-fi house aesthetic. Barada's 'Black Magic' is a punchy tech house sound with a tribal edge and panel-beating percussive loops, and then comes John Acquaviva with secret weapon ‘U Ain't Really Disco' Mix of Dance Fever's 'A Woman In Love', a dubbed-out house swinger from 1992.
Jetstream was an alias of Karl E. Kowalski, and his potent deep house track 'Seriously' was the first-ever release on this label and also the only track he ever put out. Acquaviva then features again with his lithe and liquid dub tech cut 'Boomjak' which is lit up by soulful Detroit pads. Omega Man's 'Happy Organ' is another full-blooded house cut with retro-future basslines and erotic vocal coos all the way from 1994 then Wax Fruit's 'Be Yourself' (Ron Allen Dub Mix) is a brand new version of an all-time deep house classic that oozes finesse and luxurious synth-strings. Closing out this vital collection are the four superb From House To Disco remixes of Definitive tracks, which also come as a standalone vinyl 12".

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Premiere: Wax Fruit - Be Yourself (From House to Disco Remix) [Definitive Recordings]

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The latest episode of Get Physical Radio comes from Simkid, an artist whose productions have found a home on Get Physical’s sister labels Definitive Recordings and METAPHYSICAL. Fresh off the release of his collaborative Certainly Close EP with The S.O.S. on Definitive, Simkid takes a deep dive into the label’s catalogue for this special mix.

His set explores the rich and diverse sounds of Definitive Recordings, featuring tracks like ‘Let It Go’ by John Acquaviva, Olivier Giacomotto & Dan Diamond, the deep grooves of ‘Eau De Groove’ by Matan Caspi, and timeless cuts like ‘House For All’ by Blunted Dummies. Simkid also includes his own productions alongside The S.O.S., with ‘Make U Mine’ and ‘Certainly Close’ adding a personal touch to the journey.

Tracklist

01 John Acquaviva, Olivier Giacomotto, Dan Diamond  - Let It Go (Dub Mix)
02 Bazu X Gunna - 50 Below Zero (John Acquaviva & Olivier Giacomotto Remix) (Got Damn Simkid edit)
03 The S.O.S. & Simkid - Make U Mine
04 Wax Fruit - Be Yourself (Ron Allen Remix)
05 Omega Man - Home Base
06 Future Legends X Kanye West - The Music (Leo Janeiro Nightlife Remix) (Dark Fantasy Simkid Edit)
07 Matan Caspi - Eau De Groove
08 Chuck Phulasole - Wanna Be With You
09 Olivier Giacomotto X Rick Ross - Peritia (BMF Simkid Edit)
10 The S.O.S. & Simkid - Certainly Close
11 James Curd & Eddie Leader - New High
12 Blunted Dummies - House For All (Thee John Acquaviva Edit) 
13 Omega Man - 2 Saxxy (John Acquaviva Mix)
14 Jetstream - Seriously Remix
15 Olivier Giacomotto - Gail in the o (Grand Cru 2015)
16 Juicy Fruit - Liferaft
17 Calisto - Get House
18 Los Paranos X Big Sean & Pusha T - Madness (Mercy Simkid Edit)
19 Barada - Peroxide
20 Barada - Plaza
21 Barada - Gasoline (Prozac Mix)

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John Acquaviva unveils a collection of remastered classics on legendary Canadian house label Definitive Recordings. The album features a new track 'Fee Fi Fo Hum' from Acquaviva and Olivier Giacomotto alongside two new re-edits. 

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'The Definitive Selection Vol. 1 - Curated, Edited & Mixed By John Acquaviva' comes on Definitive Recordings on May 23rd 2025. The single 'Fee Fi Fo Hum' will drop in advance on April 25th, followed by the 'Definitive Selections Vol.1' EP on May 9th.

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Definitive Recordings welcomes Dompe with driving, jazzy rework of John Acquaviva, Olivier Giacomotto, & Dan Diamond’s iconic ‘Let It Go.’

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Premiere: John Acquaviva, Olivier Giacomotto, Dan Diamond – Let It Go (Dompe Remix) [Definitive]

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The latest episode of Get Physical Radio celebrates the roots and future of house with a special spotlight on our sister label Definitive Recordings, mixed by none other than label founder John Acquaviva.

This episode features selections from the newly released compilation ‘The Definitive Selection Vol. 1 – Curated, Edited & Mixed by John Acquaviva’, a fresh collection of remastered classics and new edits from the label’s rich archive. From iconic tracks like ‘House For All’ by Blunted Dummies (John Acquaviva Edit) to unreleased gems like ‘Fee Fi Fo Hum’ with Olivier Giacomotto, the mix is packed with pure, timeless house grooves.

The Definitive Selection Vol. 1 - Curated, Edited & Mixed By John Acquaviva
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Tracklist:
01 Blunted Dummies - House For All (Thee John Acquaviva Edit) (Remastered)
02 John Acquaviva - Hummer 
03 John Acquaviva, DJ Remo - Italo (Dub Mix)
04 John Acquaviva, Olivier Giacomotto, Dan Diamond - Let It Go (Radio Mix)
05 Trax 4 Daze - Blow Your Horn (2024 Remaster)
06 Chuck Phulasole - Manik Sax (Original Mix)
07 Las Americas - Look, Listen, Love (Robotman Mix - John Acquaviva Edit)
08 Dance Fever - Out On The Dancefloor (Piled Witch Mix Remaster)
09 John Acquaviva & Olivier Giacomotto - Fee Fi Fo Hum
10 Future Legends - The Music (Remaster)

Definitive Selection

Get Physical Radio by John Acquaviva (Definitive Recordings Special)

This cult Canadian label was founded by John Acquaviva, Richard Hawtin, and Karl Kowalski in 1992 as an embodiment of their vision for house music. "Not too hard, not too soft" was the mantra and it built up a fine body of talented artists who made a real impact on the global underground and helped to foment a unique identity for Definitive Recordings. After acquiring the catalogue of the legendary Canadian house label, Get Physical Music is proud to present a new various artists series that focuses on some of its most classic cuts.

Jetstream - Seriously (Remastered - Snippet)

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