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Few DJs have made such a dramatic impact on the underground house and techno scene over the last two years as Hot Creations label owner Lee Foss. Described by DJ Mag as “one of the most talented new forces in modern dance music today” and by fellow future house innovators Art Department as their favourite producer, Lee has quickly catapulted himself into dance music’s collective consciousness. 



Lee and his Hot Creations label co-owner Jamie Jones currently spearhead a whole family of like-minded producers that includes Robert James, Russ Yallop, Richy Ahmed, Danny Daze and most recently wAFF who are currently re-writing the rulebook of how to make evocative and emotive house music. His latest Hot Creations release ‘Electricity EP’ features collaborations with legendary producer MK and hot new vocal talent Anabel Englund, which will be followed this summer by the hotly anticipated Hot Natured album and live tour.

Rhythm & Culture Music is a locally brewed record label that reflects Washington, DC’s eclectic influences and organic music scene. With a talented roster of local and international artists, the label strives to harness sounds from around the world and challenge conceptions of what is considered dance music: tracks put out by the label can be enjoyed while driving down DC's Rock Creek Park or dancing into the late morning hours. This artist owned-and-run label was created by Farid Nouri, resident DJ and one of the founders of Eighteenth Street Lounge and Red, and Thomas Blondet, a DC staple of world class deejaying. The label strives to invigorate today’s music community with sultry infusions of soulful melodies. Combining this concept with acclaimed productions, the label is poised to create a genre of its own

A globally respected and highly accomplished artist, label boss at the seminal Hot Creations, founder and curator of the worldwide Paradise event series and member of cross-genre band Hot Natured, Jamie Jones has achieved iconic status in the electronic music world. A trendsetter and seasoned tastemaker, the Welsh dance music superstar pioneered his own distinct sound, drawing on his deep knowledge and experience to cultivate DJ sets that weave through a range of diverse, complementary styles selected to energise and enchant the dance floor.

Paris, early ‘90s. The city was a schizophrenic beast—half-glamour, half-decay—where raves exploded like molotov cocktails in abandoned warehouses and smoke-filled basements. It was beautiful chaos. Somewhere in the thick of it was Julien Veniel, better known as D’Julz, spinning records with the focus of a surgeon and the cool detachment of someone who had seen it all.
Then came New York, 1993. A city that didn’t sleep but didn’t really dream either, at least not back then. Veniel—young, hungry, and too talented to ignore—found himself in the depths of sweaty dancefloors, perfecting his craft like a prizefighter working the heavy bag. The kicks were tighter, the grooves deeper, and his sound—dub-infused, stripped-down, relentless—started to carve its way into the foundations of house and techno.
But Paris called him back. By 1997, he was behind the decks at the Rex Club, launching Bass Culture, a night that would quietly and ruthlessly become one of the most enduring parties in dance music. You could feel it in the air, heavy with smoke and sweat: something was happening. And week after week, D’Julz delivered. The music wasn’t just played; it was installed into your brain, a groove so potent it hijacked your nervous system.
The production side came next. 20:20 Vision, Ovum ,Circus Company. Robsoul. ,Rekids. Big labels, underground credibility. Tracks and remixes that hit like slow-burning dynamite—deceptively simple, brutally effective. DJs hoarded his records like they were holding nuclear launch codes.
Then there was Circoloco—DC10 . Ibiza’s sacred asylum for the beautifully deranged. D’Julz became a fixture for 7 years, a reliable madman behind the decks, controlling both the main room and the red terrace like a general marching his troops to the brink of delirium. His sets were measured doses of euphoria and dread, dubby basslines colliding with pulsing techno rhythms, all delivered with a sly grin and the calm of someone who knew.
By 2009, Bass Culture Records was born. A label as lean and unforgiving as its founder—no fluff, no filler, just raw, stripped-back house and techno that knew where it came from and where it was going. Over 70 releases later, it’s clear: D’Julz doesn’t miss.
Now, decades into this strange and relentless trip, D’Julz is still at it. The tour schedule is insane—Bali, Berlin, New York, and back again. Clubs and cities blend together, but the mission never changes: find the groove, ride it hard, and don’t let up until the lights come on.
D’Julz doesn’t care about trends. He doesn’t care about fame. He’s a purist, a craftsman, a man obsessed with the sound—the deep, pulsing, unstoppable sound. Three decades in and he’s still there, calm and unflinching, dropping records that hit like a gunshot in the dark.
If you want to understand D’Julz, don’t bother asking questions. Just listen. The truth is buried somewhere in the basslines.

In an era of rapid technological advancements and instant gratification, the ability to adapt and evolve is the only way to cultivate longevity. Only those with a true purpose and a relentless passion for the craft will go on to stand the test of time, and nobody knows this better than George Morel.

With his roots firmly planted at the forefront of electronic music, he is the epitome of a true pioneer. Bit by the bug at a very young age, he found himself drawn to the captivating sounds of synths and drum machines. Morel’s urge to learn and create became undeniable, and it wasn’t long before he found himself deeply immersed in his passion, leading him to discover his purpose.

Little did he know, his newfound obsession would eventually evolve into a career beyond his wildest dreams.

Sheer curiosity is what guided him to discover the craft. An insatiable desire to master it is what helped him uncover his gift. A gift that would land him his first global hit record, leading him to shine a light on an impressive list of undiscovered talent. Morel's dedication in the studio and his natural-born skills with sound resulted in countless dance floor classics, quickly making him a permanent fixture in the musical libraries of DJs around the world.

With Morel’s performances at some of the hottest spots on the planet to his prolific and consistent work as a label owner and manager for his own Groove On Records, he has no plans on stopping there. Under his secondary label II.0, Morel continues the theme of exploring new grounds, moving forward as he evolves his signature sound. 

Expanding his creative horizons has only broadened his spectrum in the field of electronic music, giving him the freedom to push his vision in unique and creative directions. Fueled by his genuine love for music, there’s no doubt Morel will continue to grow both behind the decks and in the studio, captivating present and future generations of music lovers while maintaining his place as one of electronic music’s most everlasting artists.

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In a now long forgotten world, many generations ago, a bird like shape emerged from wooded darkness, floating and fluttering, drifting and dreaming. Backlit by a bright glow of iridescent light, the undecipherable form wore a dazzling golden mask. Its long beak swooped down like an inverted horn and since then, people have referred to the mythical being simply as Claptone...

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