Record label run by Berlin House Music | @berlinhousemusic

Underground House Music
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Mastering: http://www.mikemillrain.com/mastering.html or inbox :)
Simma Black, Form & Function, Soul Revolution, Nice 'N' Ripe
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House & Garage DJ, Producer & Label Owner
Radio show: Friday 10-11pm GMT on http://www.d3ep.com/show/deep-n-bumpy
aka Soul Rebels, Large Joints, DJ South Central, Urban Myths, D-Base

22 años en este viaje apasionante de ser DJ. Hoy iniciando un nuevo camino de la mano de la electrónica en clave House.

Jo grew up in Herzogenrath, a town in Germany near the imperial city of Aachen, where he still lives and works.

He started DJing at parties while he was still at school. Despite the fact that it remained mostly private events, even here as a DJ he felt this energy that developed between him and the audience as he pushed the dancers on and on and thus gave them joy. And it was exactly this joy that you feel when you dance for hours through the night to house music that was the reason for him to start producing his own tracks.

In the middle of the 90s, he started to buy the necessary equipment to be able to make music himself. At that time, it was a Roland R8-MKII drum machine, a Korg DW-8000 synthesizer and an Atari 1040 STE. With the help of a borrowed 8-track mixer he was able to record his first and at that time only house track 'NYC' in 1996, but he never released it. 

Although he enjoys listening to music from other genres and certainly counts some of them among his influences, house music is the genre he feels most comfortable with. It's simply where he feels the most of that same energy and joy of life.

Jo is a big fan of the Roland TR-909 and loves it when the kick drum is slightly distorted. The whole thing paired with groovy arrangements of some other TR-909 sounds as well as various other percussion elements round off his beat. He also loves the sound of the Korg M1. Many of the classics from the 90s already used these sounds and for him they are simply timeless and contribute a lot to the above mentioned energy.

Having grown up with Depeche Mode and Kraftwerk in his childhood, there was a phase towards the end of his Sturm und Drang period, in the early 90s, with a focus on electronic body music. Musically, the band Nitzer Ebb set the tone for him during this phase. This period was seamlessly followed by a short acid techno phase, which then led to house music in the mid-90s, where he has located his musical home ever since.

In the second half of the 90s, Jo began his professional training, after which he started his career. From then on, he only played occasionally at private events, but did not produce any music of his own. It wasn't until 20 years later, in 2020, that he started again.

Dave's journey into the world of music ignited when a friend's brother introduced him to Realistic belt-drive turntables, sparking a deep desire to become a DJ. 
In the early '90s, Dave and his friends helped run Sumo's, a nightclub dedicated to hosting top DJs from across the UK, featuring names like Stu Allen, Mickey Finn, and Easygroove. Alongside his DJ responsibilities, Dave curated the light show, showcasing his experimental approach to timing and showmanship.

Venturing into the South West scene, Dave and his friends successfully organized several free parties, garnering attention through a BBC2 documentary, 'Close up West.' Dave's mixing skills gained recognition, earning him warm-up slots for renowned artists like Nick Warren, Carl Cox, and The Producer.

Driven by a passion for a full-time career in music, Dave completed a music technology course at Westcliffe College, Weston-Super-Mare, securing a Higher National Diploma in music technology. This marked the beginning of Dave's journey into music production, and in 1998, he joined Orca, a prominent West Country dance music act, captivating large crowds with original tracks played by various artists.

Since teaming up with Kevin Lloyd in 2002 as Analoglife, Digital Whale  and E-Lab Rat, Dave and Kev have consistently produced a stream of successful original tunes and remixes for labels, artists, and DJs, earning airplay on Radio 1 and Kiss 100. Dave's engineering prowess took center stage in the creation of the album 'The Sounding - Legends & Tales of Dolphins and Whales.'

Now, recognising the evolving musical landscape, Dave, alongside his longtime music partner Kev, has embraced change. While Kev delves into exceptional DnB, Dave, having stepped up to the challenge of going it alone, is set to release a series of up-tempo, cranking house tunes, showcasing his adaptability and continued commitment to the ever-changing beats of the music scene.  Thanks for all the support !!

A brand new record label based in London. From Underground House to Minimal and everything in-between!! If you have something good that you might think would suit our label? please do not hesitate to send us a sample

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