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Phi-Phi

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Phi Phi returns to Bonzai Progressive alongside label debutant Ignace Paepe, with the superb ‘Luminous Waves’. Over the years, Phi Phi has been a constant force in the progressive and trance music scene, remaining deeply connected to his musical origins. With numerous residencies, club sets, and festival performances under his belt, he has earned a legendary reputation among his peers. His passion and steadfast dedication to the genre are evident in every track he produces. We are delighted to welcome him back once again. Belgian DJ, producer and actor Ignace Paepe realised their passion for electronic music at age 15 and their love for House and Techno music led them to iconic venues like Cherry Moon, inspiring a lifelong connection to the scene. After acquiring their first DJ equipment in 1994, Ignace became a regular in Belgium's music scene but eventually stepped back to pursue a healthier lifestyle in 2000. In 2019, they returned to music with a radio show on Villa Bota, blending vinyl and digital DJing. Today, Ignace shares their journey of self-acceptance, promoting individuality and self-expression through music and film.

‘Luminous Waves’ opens the release with driving beats, plucky bass notes and airy FX. Shuffling percussion patterns add a rhythmic complexity the powers the groove. Dreamy atmospherics unfold, with ethereal pads and delicate melodies for an otherworldly feel. The bassline is warm and plucky, balancing the low-end while a gritty, bassy synth injects a dose of energy. The break opens up the spectrum, shepherding in infectious dreamy textures that give way to a short build-up and back into full-on mode for the duration. ‘Radial Flow’ concludes the release and bursts with intensity from the start. Driven by powerful beats and spritely hi-hats that keep the rhythm crisp and lively, Infectious percussions add to the groove, while a rolling bassline shores up the low-end with steady momentum. Gritty stabs inject a rawness, contrasting with emotive melodies that bring a touch of euphoria. Playful arpeggios dance through the mix, adding brightness and movement, creating a dynamic flow that will keep you hooked.

Phi Phi & Ignace Paepe "Radial Flow" Edit

Phi Phi & Ignace Paepe "Luminous Waves"  Edit

Jaydee is joined by two iconic artists, Manu Riga and Phi Phi, also known as Kayinda, who return to the label with their Dub Remix. After collaborating on multiple projects over the years, the duo officially formed Kayinda, gaining recognition through a series of standout tracks and remixes released on respected labels. With each release, they continue to solidify their presence in the music scene. The remix here takes us into darker territory, driving forward with solid, punchy beats and shimmering hi-hats, creating a deep, hypnotic groove. Layered with rhythmic percussions and droning basses, the energy builds in a moody undercurrent as dark stabs echo in a call-and-response pattern. Trippy, Hammond-style riffs swirl through the mix while Infectious synths pull you in, evoking nostalgic vibes reminiscent of the mighty Plastic Dreams. A truly immersive, late-night journey that is not to be missed.

Jaydee "Plastic Tears" (Kayinda Dub Remix) Edit

Phi Phi & Ignace Paepe - Serenity (Original Mix) edit

Phi Phi & Ignace Paepe - Into The Abyss (Original Mix) edit

Matan Caspi & Roy Lebens - Klubnichka (House Lovin Criminals Remix)

2017 marks a milestone year for us at Bonzai, we're 25! To mark this momentous occasion we've got some amazing surprises that are coming your way over the next 12 months. We kick off the celebrations with a tantalising remix of an absolute classic from an absolute legend, Jam El Mar goes to work on one of Bonzai's most famous releases - The House Of House by Cherrymoon Trax. First released in 1994 on Bonzai Records - catalogue number for the trainspotters is BR 94054 - THOH fuelled the beginning of a new wave of harder edged sounds and tracks that build and build with epic climaxes. Cherrymoon Trax were a veritable who's who in the Belgian electronic music scene, borne out of the phenomena that was New Beat, a collection of artists including Bjorn Wendelen, David Brants, Eddy Weyns, Franky Kloeck, Ilya Depuydt, Kris Vanderheyden, Nico Deleu, Pascal Quatretemps, Peter Schiettekatte, Philip Dirix, Youri De Pauw, Yves Deruyter got together and the rest is history. Although the group members have changed over the years the legacy remains. While all this was going on, Jam El Mar aka Rolf Ellmer - alongside his long time friend and studio partner, the late great Mark Spoon aka Markus Löffel, were taking electronic music to new heights as Jam & Spoon with the likes of Follow Me and Stella among many others. So we just knew that he was the perfect candidate to get this party started in style. Keep an eye out for more info as each month we will have a new classic remixed by the cream of the electronic music crop.

The remix delivers a solid techno fuelled ride filled with nostalgia and a burning dancefloor agenda. We're taken deep with this one and from the intro we're locked on. A steady pulsing bass note and percussion hit combo trails a fading in "the house of house" vocal. A hypnotic synth pluck comes in before the monster kicks take hold with a powerful bass landing on the beat. The classic synths that we all know join in and, while slowed down still carry the same obsessive, infectious groove that digs deep into your soul. After an intense build up we find ourselves completely spaced out as those synths work their magic. A superb tribute to a much loved classic that will keep the legacy stronger than ever.

The House Of House - Jam El Mar Remix

The House Of House (Jam El Mar Remix)

Rick Pier O'Neil & Chris Gavin - India (Original Mix)

Official Releasedate: 28th May 2018
Pre-order: https://www.beatport.com/track/netherworld-solee-remix/10589083

L.S.G. - Netherworld (Solee Remix - Cut) / Bonzai Progressive

Slovenian DJ, producer, and one of our most prolific artists, Crocy, returns to Bonzai Progressive with the superb Magika. Matevz began his musical career in 1992, attending music school in his hometown. He played the accordion for several years and during this time he was listening to different genres of music, searching for his own sound. After many years as a DJ, he discovered and became involved in producing with his first tracks being released in 2006. His original and remixes can be found on some of the best labels in the world. His relationship with Bonzai began around 2012, and since then he has delivered a raft of quality cuts, never failing to impress with consistent quality always at the forefront.

The Original Mix is a solid progressive slice, led by chunky beats and rhythmic percussions, the main driving force is the warm and groovy, thick bassline. With an accompanying tribal-esque drum sequence, the track takes on a hybrid persona, marrying classic techniques with contemporary advances. Delicate arps and swirling pads combine alongside soft voices on the break, before a subdued snare brings us back to the main groove, top-notch stuff.

We welcome the legends Manu Riga and Phi Phi back to BP on remix duties once again, we can't get enough of this collaboration. This one follows hot on the heels of their remix of Rick Pier O'Neil's Itzamna, which gained great support. These guys just click, they have a shared vision of how progressive house music should sound and of the structuring of tracks which always results in maximum impact on the floors. Over these last few years, they've created a solid bond, and are always impressed when they get together in the studio. On the remix here, the guys have taken the original bassline, beefing up the low end and adding a distinct crunch. Those delicate arpeggios are beautifully slotted into the track as wavy pads wash over the groove. A deeper, more hypnotic melody runs through to give extra depth. Another wonderful effort that is not to be missed.

Magika

Croky  -  Magika (Manu Riga & Phi Phi Remix)

#013 Extreme on Mondays  12/03/2001 Part 1

Extreme on Mon Mar 12th 2k1 II

#014 Extreme On Mondays  12/03/2001  Part 2

Traclist : MP 067

1	-  Madloch, Subnode  -  Lion’s Name (Dmitri Molosh Remix)
2	-  Matan Caspi  -  Darkness (Manu Riga & Phi Phi Remix)
3	-  Solomun  -  Home (Club Mix)
4	-  Innerphonic  -  Simply Word (Original Mix)
5	-  Kevin Vega  -  Mato Grosso (Original Mix)
6	-  Ae :ther  -  Spektre 2 (Original Mix)
7	-  Adre Butano Eccoplastic (Original Mix)
8	-  Martin Landsky  -  Room Number 3 (Original Mix)
9	-  Simos Tagias  -  Neutron (Original Mix)
10	-  Flug, Sebastian Lopez  -  The Piano (Original Mix)
11	-  Evans  -  Expression(Original Mix)

Mouvement Perpétuel Podcast 067

Enjoy my signature sound in a classic At the villa style...

Tracklist : Phi Phi // Back To The Old School  Part 2 (ATV Kooigem) 

1	-  Hope  -  Tree Frog (Original Mix)
2	-  Inner City  -  Ahnongay (Original Mix)
3	-  Quakerman  -  Schlam Me (Original Mix)
4	-  Mechanical Soul Saloon  -  Punos (Original Mix)
5	-  The Delorme  -  Beatniks  (Original Mix)
6	-  Minimal Man  -  Headspin  (Original Mix)
7	-  Trancesetters  -  The Secrets Of Meditation (Original Mix)
8	-  The Gateway Experience  -  Living Body Map (Original Mix)
9	-  Johnny Dangerous  -  Father In Heaven (Original Mix)
10	-   Dharma Bums  -Dharma Means Dub
11	-  Graylock  -  Acceleration by T.R.A.N.C.E.
12	-  The Mackenzie  -  Higher In The Sky (Original Mix)
13	-  Tranquil Voice  -  Acid India (Original Mix)
14	-  Pizzaman  -  Babyloop (Original Mix)

Phi Phi // Back To The OldSchool Part 2

#015 Extreme On Mondays 22/05/2000

Real Name : Philippe Toutlemonde

Genre : Melodic Techno

Born : 30th October 1963

Residence : Northern France

DJ CAREER
Dj Phi Phi’s career started in 1985.
One of most reputed belgium night club requested Phi Phi as resident DJ at “At The Villa” in 1987.
Following the several ascension as resident Dj at all biggest & famous nightlife in clubs such as Boccaccio Life (Destelbergen-Be) and Cirao (WaregemBe) in 1993. He was Phi Phi resident dj at Cafe d’Anvers in 1994, Tour & Taxi (1996), Fuse, Oxygene, Pulp (2001) & Barocco.
Known all over Belgium for his “Phi Phi Legendary Monday’s” at Extreme (Affligem, Brussels) between 1994 and 2002.
He has been played at worldwide Clubs & Festivals as Tomorrowland, Legacy Festival, WMC, Nikki Beach (Miami), Privilege (Ibiza), Noxx (Anvers), Fuse (Brussel), Pulse Factory with headliners such as Paul Van Dyk, John Digweed, Sasha, Oliver Lieb (LSG), Laurent Garnier & Danny Howells..

PRODUCER CAREER
Debut music producing started in completely french collaboration with Philippe Van Mullem in 1989 with, inter alia, UNA (Emotion, Can you hear me..), HONEY C (Stop the disease, Desire..), INNERTALES (Odysee, Voices Of Sirens..), QUADRAN (Eternaly, Free your mind..) and following the Quadran Debut Album “VOYAGE” which is kick-started movements of melodic & uplifting trance.

In 1995, Phi-Phi and French Dj-Producer Gregory Dewindt debut massive revelation “PHI PHI & GREG D – Jesus Trip” (X-Stream / DIKI Records) which has definitely burned the nightlife and got lot of influences, the most famous tune in belgian DJ scene and still a legendary track today, then this greatest seller announced the following amazing Duo classic & popular release “L’Odysee Of Love” & “Contact” on Bonzaï Trance Progressive.

Label brand Mackenzie Recordings founded by Stef Garner & Patrick Fasseau trusts to Phi Phi whose both tracks “Magma” & “Jungles Trip” cames out in 2003.
Then Stef Garner and Phi Phi, under the nick name “DB Movement”, released the house track “Funk Shaker” (WORK Records) in 2005 and both tracks “Rotation” & Evidence” (LCD Recordings) in 2013.

Phi Phi & Airwaves started kind of very british progressive sounds inspired of Bedrock style. Influenced so far by Sasha & John Digweed, their tracks such as “Back on track”, “Breeze on the nile”, “The Horn”, “Vanilla” & “Finesse” signed on BONZAI PROGRESSIVE get on top in best seller Beatport and Itunes in 2013.

2014 saw the new collaboration with Label founder IFONIKA RECORDINGS and friend, Roddy Reynaert. Their First E.P “Platinum” & “Neurotrope” has been released on special “Underground Series” on Roddy ‘s Label IFONIKA.

From 2015 to 2017, “Atlan”, “Believe”, “Mayhem” “Circulation” “Haarp” “Aokighara” “Tempora” “Cirao” + Remix were released with Roddy on BONZAI PROGRESSIVE rec.
“Tour & Taxi” “Corossol” and a remix of G-Brown “This is who we are” on SUFFUSED Rec

Plus alone projects : “Alone” “Hiccup” “Esteem” “Breaking Danger”
and compilation PHI PHI In The Mix 004 on BONZAI PROGRESSIVE.

2019 saw the new collaboration with Manu Riga and the release on BONZAI PROGRESSIVE of “Moon Dust” Those Who Left Us” and “Voyage a Goa” “Larmes Dans La Pluie” …

For now he has got several new projects in the pipeline and has his monthly podcast program ‘Mouvement Perpetuel’ that has become a regular club concept in 2019!
In 2020 Phi-Phi celebrates his 35 years as being a dj and producer with a club, event and festival tour!