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We are back in 2013.
Beginning of 2012 a new name appeared on the international dancefloor: CLAPTONE (artist of the year 2012 in German Trendcharts DCC).
The track ‘CREAM’ became the worldwide Top Track (No.2) of Beatport in the category Deep House and was among the Top 10 of the most charted tracks for 2012 on Resident Advisor.
The new year brings 2 more surehots for the clubs: WRONG & NO EYES featuring JAW from dOP.
Early support by Tensnake, Solomun, Noir, Laurent Garnier, DJ T…

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.
Years spending wandering medieval landscapes have informed Claptone’s view of the world, experiencing both magical mystery and muted melancholy he enchanted onlookers with occult instruments and beguiling sounds. Forever surrounded by a sense of intrigue, the world soon cottoned on to the elusive yet enchanting musical powers of this otherworldly beast. The results are that today his shamanistic sonic powers take him all around the world.
Whilst Claptone has continued to roam in his own circles, 2012AD proved to be a year dominated by his infectious ‘Cream’ track. It became an immediate hit, topping new world charts at Beatport and RA, whilst the sonic conjuring of the ‘Night On Fire’ EP also lured all those who heard it, with the result another Top 20 hit. But that’s not all, for the creativity flows freely in our hero, and his ‘Another Night’ also proved to be just as successful on the dancefloor. Deep and woozy, the Claptone sound pairs theatre with tragedy, feel good vibes with acute melancholia and imbues each groove with a Rhodes laced funk, an organic string hook and myriad earthy elements.
Up to the present day, Claptone releases have been birthed on Germany’s influential Exploited label, picking up props from the likes of Pete Tong, DJ Sneak, Soul Clap, DJ Hell, Jesse Rose, A-Trak along the way. Who or whatever Claptone is, it is alive, with a life of its own, evolving and revolving in equal measure, exploring new sounds naturally and forever taking inspiration from long gone and occult worlds.
So far, esteemed and influential dancefloors at clubs in Berlin, London, Paris, Melbourne, Shanghai, New York and many others around the world have fallen under the sonic spell of this secretive alchemist. The future is unpredictable for Claptone, but a new release ‘Wrong’ including the track ‘No Eyes’ with the inimitable JAW from French funsters dOP is on the horizon. Beyond that, your guess is as good as ours…

Some early feedbacks:

DJ-Mag: Part transcendental house, part pop. Lush!

Tensnake: Two tracks that will sure fill the dancefloors. Great piano/strings breakdown always work in a club.

Noir: Both tracks are good. Claptone keep the quality high.

Round Table Knights: Bang Bang!!! No Eyes is sooo good! Claptone as always on fire!!!

Ralf Kollmann: Wow! Mutig, aber spielbar und wird funken. Hot! Hot! Hot!

Andre Crom: And another 2 massive bombs. Love it, Will chart and play both tracks.

Laurent Garnier: Wrong is a cool track.

Waifs & Strays: Both tracks are killer...thanks!

Freeform Five: No Eyes is great.

Kasper Bjoerke: Mainfloor Bomb!!!

Munk: Works well for sure.. :) Cool.

Zombie Disco Squad: Claptone always deliver.

Jesse Perez: Wrong sounds dope! Nicely produced.

Jerry Bouthier: Nice melodic vibes. Supporting.

Doctor Dru: No Eyes is mine! Cheers to Claptone. Looking forward to play.

M.in: Great release! No Eyes is pretty cool!

Kiki: Heard both by the man himself on NYE and yeah - they both rocked! Wrong is fun!

Hannah Holland: Wicked release. In love with Jaw's vocal.

Thyladomid: No Eyes!!!:)

Acid Pauli: I have No Eyes, but there's nothing wrong about it...I still can dance.

Wildkats: Badboy!

Sinden: No Eyes is the jam for me here.

Tom Flynn: Thanks, will try out for sure.

Stefano Ritteri: Wong is SO good!! Claptone dont miss ze beats!!

Homework: The whole Chris-Isaak-Wicked-Games vibe on No Eyes is absolutely fantastic.

Fred Everything: Nice EP

The Mekanism: Nice!

Karmon: Great!

La Fleur: Cool release, will try it out this weekend! :) Thank you!

NTFO: Wrong is so good ! Solid pack again from Exploited thank you!

No Eyes ft. Jaw | Exploited

II OUT NOW II

Buy/Stream: lnk.to/HOTC196

A collaboration between two talents who initially broke through on the White Isle several years ago, Jamie Jones and Darius Syrossian deliver the We Bring It EP on Jones’ seminal label Hot Creations. It’s not the first time the duo have co-produced together, with previous releases like Rushing and Eyes Of The Night displaying their dynamic approach. Their latest release brims with bright melodies and club-driven energy. 

Syrossian shines a light on his creative partnership with Jones. "It's always a pleasure doing collabs with Jamie. He has a very good ear for dancefloor-orientated tracks, and I love his attention to detail when it comes to structuring a track. We both bounce off each other really well." Syrossian admits that both tracks have been rinsed already, much to the delight of discernible dancefloors worldwide. "Both these tracks have equal elements of our individual sound. We made these a while ago but held them back as they were made especially for the Ibiza and festival season. After playing them at the beginning of the season, they have more than passed the road test." 

The title tune unfurls with chunky kickdrums and a chopped-up, speedy vocal sample that winds between a thwacking bassline. A touch of tribal percussion bounces throughout the track, reflecting the Balearic vibe for which Jones and Syrossian are celebrated. On The Best Thing, a stabby synthline breaks up a wavey and tripped-out soundscape. A vast bassline dominates, with a rave-ready feel that shimmers throughout the track. 

Jamie Jones is the co-founder of the label Hot Creations and the worldwide event series Paradise. The Welsh DJ, producer and curator-extraordinaire lives in Ibiza, where the essence of the island contributes to his atmospheric and club-driven musical output. Jones’ signature style conveys a sun-kissed, spirited mood that compels his audience, whether he’s headlining Coachella or Glastonbury. Darius Syrossian is a trail-blazing artist with a back catalogue to match. The two-time Essential Mix talent has released on labels like Moan, Defected and his own brainchild MOXY MUZIK. He’s a cherished name on the Ibiza and UK circuit, pouring his soul into his work while holding down several residencies along the way. Syrossian cares about good music and even better vibes, giving back to the culture that shaped him as an artist today. 

A1. We Bring It 
B1. The Best Thing

We Bring It

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Jamie Jones & Darius Syrossian - We Bring It

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'Hungry For the Power' gets a fresh batch of big-name remixes in advance of Azari & III's debut LP release, due in July.

Headlining the package is a showdown of Crosstown Rebels stars, with the red-hot Jamie Jones and Art Department each turning in massive renditions. Jamie's mix is a full-blown, driving party anthem, while Azari's fellow Torontonians elevate the pop flavours with a more laid-back approach.

Guy Gerber, fresh off a fruitful collaboration with P. Diddy, delivers a feverish, saturated late-night mix.

Emerging talent Sei A turns in a hauntingly beautiful dubstep mix reminiscent of the mighty Burial.

Finally, Azari & III pump the drums up and enhance the Detroit-styled strings on their brand-new Dub.

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Azari & III - Hungry For The Power (Jamie Jones Ridge Street Remix)

Available from:

Beatport - http://bit.ly/HOTC058_BP
Juno - http://bit.ly/HOTC058_Juno
Phonica - http://bit.ly/HOTC058_Phonica
Deejay (Germany) -  http://bit.ly/HOTC058_Deejay

Mark Jenkyns is back onboard the Hot Creations imprint, this time featuring vocalist MC Chickaboo. 12 Stories (Mark & Chris Sylvester) are on remix duty for their debut on the label, and what a killer release it is!

‘On Me’ oozes with funk, groovy basslines and sonic madness, perfect additions to the Hot Creations catalogue and proving each of the artists involved know exactly what works on the dance floor. Getting heavy support from Jamie Jones & Richy Ahmed & Lee Foss, it looks like another hot-hitter from Hot Creations.

Mark hooked up with MC Chickaboo in light of her legendary work she did with Ewan Pearson & DJ Wildchild.  MC Chickaboo is a female drum and bass DJ and rapper from London. In 2002 she shot to fame when her collaboration with Timo Mass went to number one on the Billboard chart.

12 Stories is the fresh duo Mark Jenkyns and Christopher Sylvester and they will be making their full debut on Hot Creations early this summer..


TRACK LISTING

A1. On Me feat. MC Chickaboo
A2. On Me feat. MC Chickaboo (Club Tweak)
B1. On Me feat. MC Chickaboo (12 Stories Remix)
B2. Like This

Mark Jenkyns Feat. MC Chickaboo - On Me (Skream Mix)

I wanna be a machine

Sidney Charles - House Is All I Need (Original Mix) |MOON HARBOUR|

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Out 27th of october

https://www.beatport.com/release/rawelution-ep/2123538

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Let Me Tell You

John Tejada - Sweat (On The Walls) (Franky Rizardo Remix)

Solid Grooves welcomes Luuk Van Dijk to the label with a killer debut EP.

Luuk Van Dijk - Doesn't Care

Solid Grooves welcomes Luuk van Dijk to the label with a killer debut EP.

Luuk van Dijk - Still Doesn't Care

East End Dubs - BRave

Feedback

Hermanez - speechless.. bomb release !
Danny Serrano - nice ep!! will play
Chris Carrier - cool stuff
Ilario Liburni - Thnx will try both! ;-)
Javier carbello - warehouse break up forme! thanks!!
David Figueroa - Both tracks are great, Breakup for me. Support.
Giorgio-Roma - Full Support! will play it out THXXX
The Junkies Both cuts are nice. We'll give them a try this weekend
Ramiro Lopez - Nice tracks, Warehouse Breakup is my fave. Thankss
Lorenzo Bartoletti - Great ep! loving Warehouse Breakup"! Support.."
Dan Drastic - Warehouse Romance is pretty cool.
Sasch Bbc - big one from sidney!
Dave Brody - Warehouse romance for me! Thx!
Deltano - sounds dope! thx
Alessio Collina - "Warehouse romance is somply dope, i
Simon Wish - warehouse breakup bombbbbb
Yaya This guy is the booooomb!!Bravo, bravo bravo! thanks!!
Martin Patino - will play both tracks, great EP!
Bimas - Well done Sidney,both tracks for me!
Slam - nice tunes - will try out this weekend - thanx guys
Nathan Barato- Warehouse Breakup is doppppe
Carlos Sanchez - warehouse romance is dope! full support
Leon - is ok for me, i will try it
Nikola Gala - Heavy stuff!!! thanks.
Nice 7 - will play and support! both tracks are really nice!
Nicolas Duvoisin nice one !
Alex Flatner Warehouse Breakup for me...
Mario Da Ragino - yesss... Sidney did it!
Chad Andrew - Warehouse Breakup is dope! Thanks!
Aldo Cadiz - warehouse breakup is for me ..........thx !!!!
Stacey Pullen - cool thanks OH YEA
Hollen - I love Sidney Charles tracks :)
Gonzalez & Gonzalo Great Ep From Sidney Charles! We like both mixes but our favourite is Warehouse Breakup... Support!!!!
Carlo Lio - been smashing this for a couple month... absolutely beautiful ep... my fav thing for syd to date..
Sante - killer ep from homie Sidney will hammer it the whole summer
Gel Abril - Warehouse Romance for me gonna hammer this tnx!
ONNO - Bad boys!!! sidney is on fire at the moment, only winners!
Dela Killer House cuts here. Will play both.
Miguel Lobo - very cool tracks i play this a lot
Android Cartel - loving it. hard to pick a favorite hear, but will be playing them both.
Dustin Zahn - really wish there was an instrumental version of the romance track.
Nick Daring - Warehouse Romance for me, thx.
Reboot - great trax
MIRCO VIOLI - nice tracks.will try it!!!
Tony Dee - Full Support!!!will play
Fabio Neural - Nice grooves here
Cashmere Thanx! really nice groove going on here! support!
Darlyn Vlyn - "Great EP from my friend Sidney!!
PIEK - BOMB release. Both tracks are awesome.
Romano Alferi - Warehouse Break up is for me, nice! :)
Arjun Vagale- Warehouse Breakup is hot ... really strong
DJ Sneak - superb work
Simon Garcia - like Warehouse Breakup pretty much! Thanks for sending
Alex Dolby - support! 

Sidney Charles - Warehouse Romance (Original Mix) |INMOTION MUSIC|

Sidney Charles has mastered the art of high impact house music that comes with a signature sense of depth, melody and groove. That unique style has made the Hamburg-born DJ, producer and label boss one of the underground's most prominent names: last year was his busiest ever with multiple chart-topping releases, high profile support from Radio 1 and standout gigs across the world. In 2023, the proven tastemaker will focus on his already influential Heavy House Society label and launch its new residency at Watergate in Berlin.
The last year has seen Sidney make an indelible mark on the scene. He played in Ibiza at the likes of Amnesia, DC10 and Cova Santa. He played to large crowds across several South American countries and all over the US from Miami to Las Vegas to New York and LA. He played in key Spanish cities at Input, Fabrik Madrid, Weekend Beach Festival, frequently visited Italy, played in the Netherlands multiple times a month and cemented his close relationship at UK hotbeds like Manchester's Warehouse Project and Leeds' Mint Warehouse.
Whether playing to a close and compact crowd in a small basement or tearing up a vast festival main stage, Sidney knows how to join the dots between the past and the present. He manages to open up new house worlds with his educated selections but never forgets to blow up the dance floor in the process. Just like his productions, his DJ sets are full of surprises, twists and turns but also rooted in physical grooves. His love of jazz, hip hop and funk and his vast knowledge of the 90s sounds always shine through with plenty of heavy bass which makes the Sidney Sound so irresistible.
Years after his first breakout hit, Sidney continues to hit the top of the charts with his newest creations. In 2022 there were three separate number ones on three different labels in Beatport's genre charts. They came on his own label, Eastenderz and Hot Creations, while he has also signed to the likes of No Art, Locus, PIV and Do Not Sleep amongst many more.
Sidney's Heavy House Society is already a respected go-to outlet for solid and innovative house music. It mixes up releases from top-tier artists and well curated new school talents such as Kolter (aka Djoko), Luuk Van Dijk, Locklead, Madvilla, Luca Donzelli, M-High and many more. As well as a collab EP with Kolter in 2023, Sidney will also head up the label nights, Heavy House Society, under the famous LED ceiling of Berlin's cult club Watergate. He has solo EPs in the works for the label as well as Cécille Records, MicroHertz and PIV; and will get in the studio with East End Dubs. All this is proof that Sidney Charles is at the top of his game.

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