My mix for "The Sound of Unity" contest by Antony Morato

TRACKLIST:
 Cessy -  Prince (Original Mix)
 Janeret -  Special Request (Original Mix)
 Priku, Dinu -  Distopic (Original Mix)
 Dimmish, Toman -  Riddle (Toman Remix)
 Djoko -  Right To Move (Original Mix)
 Luuk Van Dijk -  Suavo (Sidney Charles Remix)
 Stefano Noferini -  Onepaseo (Original Mix)
 The Willers Brothers -  Just Us (Rich NxT Remix)
 Zoot -  Jorge Savoretti, Lúlla (Original Mix)

The Sound Of Unity - Erik Strauss X Antony Morato

Producer/DJ from the USA specializing in House, Lofi and Pop. (DMV area)

New songs ever 1 to 2 weeks. Deep Dance rhythms and smooth lyrics designed to make you FEEL...

🕺🎶🎧

Erik Strauss starts as a DJ and music producer in 2009. Is mostly known for his instrumental trip-hop/downtempo composition.
He has published many singles and EPs under Level One Records, Nuit Blanche, Ubiquity Records and Deep Electronics.
His favourite artists (David Bowie, Massive Attack, Portishead, Tricky, Aphex Twin) push him to experiment and evolve each time. Nowadays, after the 2023 "FTUR" ambient/experimental release, is getting even more minimal/deep tech.

“I don’t like to limit myself by sticking to one particular genre. Genres can sometimes box artists in, pushing them to stick to a specific sound just to maintain a certain image or brand. But I believe music is much more than that. It’s about expression, connection, and creativity. I want to break those rules, to create something that feels real and spontaneous, not confined by labels”.

Emerging from the magnetic pulse of Ibiza and thriving in Berlin’s underground, Franko Muçaj is more than just a DJ—he’s a storyteller through sound. With a foundation rooted in house, tech house, and deep house, his sets are rich in driving basslines and captivating vocals, drawing listeners into a unique experience.

Franko takes the audience on a musical journey, smoothly mixing different styles of house music to create an exciting and dynamic set. Each track has the power to shift the mood, adding an element of surprise that mirrors the spontaneity and thrill of life itself. It’s this sense of unpredictability that drives Franko—he lives for that one track that has the power to change the dynamic of the night and lead the listener into the unknown.

Now based in Berlin, Franko continues to make waves at venues and events such as Noire Berlin, Smile Festival, Amano East Side, Suess War Gestern, Ava Club and Bredouille Bar. His international reach spans European hubs, such as Barcelona, Amsterdam or Wroclaw, playing music in renowed events such as Amsterdam Dance Event, or in more underground venues, as House Tęczowa or Garage 442. 

For Franko, DJing is more than just playing music. From his earliest days, the connection with the crowd has been his greatest inspiration, a shared energy that goes beyond words. With every performance, Franko Muçaj transforms dancefloors into vibrant stories, where music becomes the language that unites us all.