2018

Artist: A.A.V.V.
Title: ITALO (Re)Funk+Head Kutz
Cat.#: SMS035
Format: 12''

Samosa Records cranks up the summer groove with another sizzling release in the outstanding (Re) Funk+Head series – a collection of juicy tracks from the Samosa back-catalogue selected and re-edited by the man himself, De Gama.

This sumptuous vinyl cut of ITALO Funk and Boogie kicks off with Mexico’s finest, The Funk District and the enigmatic ‘La Rapina’. This is pure, unfiltered Funk District chemistry from the first bar. Snake hips guitar, rolling bass and that super-solid 4-4-4 beat pound into your consciousness whilst the hypnotic chant and Latino-infused vocal tempt you into sin.

Next up on the A-side is Samosa head honcho DeGama and his deliciously refreshing ‘Piňa Colada’ - a new edit of the original 2011 version never previously released on Samosa. And what a mystery box it is. Tight beats, punchy bass, looped synth and house-tinged high-hat lead us to a haunting, melodic vocal breakdown. There’s a subtle Afro flavour to this one, definitely for sipping cocktails in a hammock or Caribbean beach bar.

On Side B Italian Maestro Paul Older takes the beats down several notches with the explosive ‘Daboom’ – the DeGama Re-Groove of Paul’s first vinyl release way back in 2019. This is a straight up, mid-tempo peacock strut down Funksville Boulevard. Possibly wearing a Zoot Suit. Imagine having breakfast with Herbie Hancock and you might get an idea of just how funky this tune is. He’s passing you the eggs and you’re buttering the toast.

The last track sees DeGama delve into his dark magic box for the mind-melting, film noir themed ‘Higher’. The tempo is scaled right back to 92bpm for this portrait of pain, joy, lust and hallucinogenic dreams. ‘Higher’ reveals a side of DeGama that we know lurks in there, but only sometimes makes it to the surface. Smokey, sassy and sultry, this is definitely one for the dimly-lit after party.

The latest episode in the (Re) Funk+Head has set the Samosa bar even higher. This simply has to be in your summer record box and don’t you dare leave home without it.

Ste Hendry [Black Light Disco]

(Re)FUNK+HEAD ITALO KUTZ _ 01. The Funk District - La Rapina [De Gama (Re)Funk - Head] [SMS035]

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After making waves with his debut release last year, Adam Nyquist is back on Large Music with his highly anticipated follow-up EP, Piano Tune. Following the success of his first outing on the label, Nyquist continues to refine his sound and deliver the kind of deep house grooves that have rapidly garnered him attention as one of the scene’s most promising new talents.

The highlight for us is the title track - an effortlessly catchy vibe driven by a looping piano melody that sets the stage for a deep, dynamic journey. Enjoy!

Curated by Jeff Craven for Large Music LLC
32 years of House Music History.
For licensing: info@largemusic.com 

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Half a year back, Jeff Haze came through and left the floor aching for more. Now he’s back, this time riding under the banner of Spiritualized Music, with a house cut that feels born of both fever and faith.

A piano breaks the air open, old school and unrepentant, while Haze preaches over the groove like a man who’s seen what waits beyond the lights — and decided to bring it back in the language of the divine.

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Timeless house grooves from two generations.

Peppermint Jam is buzzing to bring you Belle Époque EP, a collab between Italian house pioneer Ricky Montanari and rising talent Discoplex. This one’s all about capturing that classic house feeling, but with a modern spin.

The title track Belle Époque channels the golden days of house with rolling piano chords and a bassline you’ll feel in your bones. Block My Deejay plays a cheeky trick on the ears, flipping a vocal hook into a groove you won’t shake off. Do You Want Me is pure late-night hypnotism - deep, driving, and built for the dancefloor. Closing things out, Garagesque leans into the soulful side, with warm chords and jazzy touches made for proper house lovers.

Old-school meets new-school, and the result is pure house magic!

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Large Music proudly welcomes a powerful new voice to its storied roster with the debut EP from Shabi - a rising talent emerging from Berlin’s vibrant underground scene. Having built a mature presence in deep house with releases on top labels such as Tropical Disco and Groove Culture, Shabi’s inaugural release for us is a stunning fusion of melody, soul, and groove—delivering tracks that speak to both the dancefloor and the soul. Essential!

Curated with love by Jeff Craven for Large Music LLC
32 years of House Music History.
For licensing: info@largemusic.com


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Welcome to Traxsource Premieres! Get the first listen to forthcoming Traxsource EXCLUSIVE tracks before they hit the dance floor.

SEBB JUNIOR hails from Spain and has only been into House music since 2013 so his progression is something quite incredible. After quality releases on LARGE, SALTED, MADHOUSE and his own label FRIGO VIDE, PAPA released SEBB’s debut album REWIND in 2017 to critical acclaim.

Originally from Bristol, England, BEN JACOBS aka CRACKAZAT is a multi-Instrumentalist and electronic producer. Since his emergence he has remixed for the likes of JOEY NEGRO and TOM MISCH and had numerous stunning releases on the wonderful Swedish label LOCAL TALK.

STUDIOHEIST are SCOTT LEE & ANDY CAIN, two music obsessed DJs & producers from Manchester, England. The guys have been dropping some quality tracks and remixes on labels such as LARGE, KING STREET, I RECORDS, GRAND PLANS & MOULTON MUSIC.

Both Remixes are amazing.. you can grab them as Pre-Order now at Traxsource!

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Jumping in right where his debut EP from last year left off, Lucas Keizer returns to Large Music with the Lifestyle EP. In this sophomore outing Lucas showcases his creative flow and makes a huge leap forward in both style and content. There is a special kind of grooviness here and we couldn't be more excited about all three tracks. Enjoy!

Curated by Jeff Craven for Large Music LLC
25 year of House Music History.
For licensing: info@largemusic.com

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Lucas Keizer | Cruise Control (Out Now)

Deep House was born here.
Deep House lives here.
3 decades of House Music history...and counting.
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Cast your mind back to 1992. The world wide web had only just been invented, and mobile phones were for yuppies and drug dealers. The world we know today was just being born – and being born right at the same time, over in Chicago, was a little label called Large.

Large Music was the brainchild of Windy City resident Jeff Craven, who was worried that house music was in danger of being sidelined in its own birthplace, the international spotlight that had once shone on the pioneering Trax and DJ International imprints having moved on to New York labels such as Strictly Rhythm, Nervous and 8-Ball. “I thought a label with that kind of energy and underground profile could work in Chicago,” says Jeff.  So, pooling funds with a friend, he began finding talent and pressing records. Kerri Chandler's 'Raw Grooves EP' became the label's breakout release, and Large Music hasn't looked back since.

In fact, far from looking back, Large is a record label that's always been about looking forward. In the 90s, their catalogue featured the likes of DJ Sneak, Mateo & Matos and Dennis Ferrer when they were right at the start of their careers, not to mention providing a then-nascent UK garage scene with one of its most enduring anthems in the form of Roy Davis Jr's 'Gabriel'. In the 2000s, the Chicago-based label was quick to pick up on the deep and soulful house coming from the West Coast, releasing material from the likes of Halo, Jay-J, Rasoul, Miguel Migs and Julius Papp. And now as a new decade takes shape, we see Jeff embracing the techier deep house sound that's emerged out of Europe, with recent releases from the likes of Roland Nights, Evan Iff, James Dexter and Matthias Vogt.

Yet while fashions fluctuate and music mutates, one thing that hasn't changed is the Large A&R policy. It's simple: “My formula has always been to release music that I was really into and what I would play as a DJ,” says Jeff. “I'm still just as excited about house music as I was in 1992.” Which probably explains how Large has been able to stay relevant all these years – this is one veteran label that isn't content to endlessly rehash former glories, but who instead keep searching out new underground talent.

At the time of writing this, Large Music is 20 years old, with some 200 singles and 50 albums under their belt, and tracks licensed to over 400 compilations. Which means they've been putting out upfront house music on a weekly basis since before many of the people dancing to it in clubs this weekend were even born. They set out to ensure that house music didn't get sidelined in Chicago in the 90s. What they've actually achieved is to push house forward all over the world for two decades – and counting…

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