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If you haven’t heard directly of John Acquaviva’s works, the chances are - whatever your involvement with electronic music is - that you will be aware of his work and influence within the electronic music community. The Italian-Canadian artist may be best known for his involvement with the techno titan Richie Hawtin, and the forming of the highly influential labels Plus 8 Recordings and DEFINITIVE recordings, however his influence and reach extends in swathes beyond these considered pillars of dance music culture.

Although his music and industry accolades sit amongst the greatest in the game, much more can be said about the kind of driven, open-minded character John Acquaviva possesses. A natural entrepreneur, an industry visionary and an avid collector of records, Acquaviva has long set the pace in an underground movement that has become so fruitful and diverse since its inception - not to mention being one of the most technically gifted DJ’s to grace a pair of turntables. Acquaviva is as intrinsic to the progression of dance music as any and a true pioneer in the evolution of what we consider the modern DJ.

On the technological front, no other DJ has made such significant contributions to the advancement of how DJs perform. Acquaviva’s masterful technique and firm grasp of the trade led to his fruitful involvement with Final Scratch and Beatport. A vital founder and active member of both companies – the former, a tool that allows manipulation and playback of digital audio sources, and the latter, a major online hub for electronic music – John’s role extends far beyond his taste making capabilities. He’s been an integral figure in sculpting the genre’s game-changing transition from analogue to digital, and from vinyl to turntables and laptops. Sharing this vision with fellow Canadian act Richie Hawtin, the pair spearheaded a project that would act as the iTunes of dance. Together, the duo arguably paved the path for a new and zestful era.

In 1990, Acquaviva and Hawtin co-founded Plus 8 Records, which capitalised on minimal releases from Cybersonik, Speedy J, Kenny Larkin and Plastikman. It wasn’t until 1993, however, that the pair began to truly embrace their passions for house music by dishing up a second imprint – DEFINITIVE Records. An imprint that was later re-launched in 2005 inspired by the uprising of Beatport and the new future of music distribution. Defined by a more progressive and tech house sound from such luminaries as Olivier Giacomotto, the imprint marked the beginning of John’s unparalleled taste as a global powerhouse and exemplar in dance music. Still releasing music to this day, DEFINITIVE has gone on to be one of the most iconic labels in dance music history.

2016 was a phenomenal year for John Acquaviva. Alongside Director and Writer Jimmie Gonzalez, Acquaviva Executive Produced The Red Man film. A modern day psychological mystery, which delves into the life of a contemporary DJ, The Red Man won numerous awards including ‘Best Feature Film Audience Choice Award’ at the 2015 Yellow Fever International Film Festival, ‘2015 Platinum Award Best Nevada Film’ at the Nevada Film Festival and ‘Best Screenplay’ and ‘Best Supporting Actor: Daniel Faraldo’ at the 2015 Macabre Faire Film Fest. On the music
front, Acquaviva was also dubbed ‘Electronic Music Pioneer’ at the 2016 DJ Awards in Ibiza.

D.H.B. Podcast 013 - John Acquaviva

Dj Kramer brought the grooves to the dancefloor at Public Works, San Francisco, for the DISTRIKT event on Saturday, August 21, 2021. the vibes were sky high and now you can enjoy the energy again and again. As always, DISTRIKT appreciates your support throughout the years through thick and thin. We cannot wait to see you all again in Black Rock  City for Burning Man 2022!!!!

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DJ Kramer At Public Works Sat, Aug 21, 2021 [DISTRIKT]

Gustavo Filgueira - Durban @ Tafi Del Valle Enero 2022

Inspired by my Monday afternoon sets from Ibiza Global Radio. Remember to Tune in to 100.8 on the way to Dc10... Secuencias Radio Show

Toni Moreno - On the way to DC

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Fatima Yamaha - What's A Girl To Do (Movedeck, Ian Fauvarque Edit) - FREE DOWNLOAD en BOTON COMPRAR

We are proud of having the italian minimal-tech star Yaya for the first release of 2023. Everybody knows his background on labels like Desolat, Kaluki or his own label Tamango but know it's time to his elrow music debut. 'Straight To The Point' is about a relentless groove, raw arrangement and funky bassline, perfect for the dancefloor. De la Swing made a remix focusing the attention in the percussive section, adding new elements and going deeper underground. Third track of the EP is 'Candyman', organic arpeggiated bassline, clean sounds and sexy groove. A fresh start for a new year!

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Yaya - Candyman

Pre-order: https://linktr.ee/whynotrecords

00:00 | A1 Down With Us
03:00 | A2 Focals Finest
06:00 | B1 Jupiter Groove
09:00 | B2 Jupiter Groove (Silat Beksi Remix)

Title: WhyNot EP
Label: WhyNot Records
Cat No: WHYNOT001
Format: 12” Vinyl & Digital

Supported by:
Kerri Chandler, Mountain People, Âme, Barac, Nu Zau, Swoy, Okain, Sakro, DJ Sprinkles, Paco Osuna

Zurich’s Elvis Cassetta delivers a dazzling four-track debut EP to his brand-new WhyNot imprint. Complete with a refined deep house sound, this is an expertly crafted body of silky smooth grooves to get floors shaking.

'Down With Us' instantly displays Cassetta’s effortless ability to create a hot house swing using just a handful of elements – subtle groove, skittish percussion and a sultry vocal sample. The whole track is thrown out wide in the breakdown, but then as the bassline is brought back in, Cassetta draws it all back in close for an intimate dancefloor moment. Definitely one of those hands-in-the-air peak-time scenes.

Dreamy synth pads steadily build under a thunderous kick drum pattern on the EP’s second track, 'Focals Finest', which takes the tempo up a notch for a real sweat inducer.

Finally, it’s all about a raw bassline on the metallic and techy 'Jupiter Groove'. Contorted slices of spoken word dip in and out throughout to create another level of leftfield, danceable percussion. While the low end is the main focus on the original, in Silat Beksi’s remix, we hear a brighter take on the deep groove. There’s a swirling sample, more prominent key stabs, eerie vocals and a teasing smattering of melody. Percussive elements are thrown from all angles, and they pulsate up into the rafters of the lofty house track, leading you further into a state of hypnosis.

Overall, these are house tracks made right – a classy release fit for warming in crowds in style.

Elvis Cassetta - Why Not EP (WHYNOT001)

Belief Podcast001 - Julian Fijma

NOUMÉ @ DGTL AMSTERDAM 09.04.23

The original version of "The Cure and the Cause" is a classic house track with soulful vocals and a groovy bassline. Jack Sale and Ellis Garner have taken this beloved track and given it a fresh spin with their feel-good summer tech house edit. They've added some energetic beats and synths to give it a more upbeat and danceable vibe, while still preserving the soulful essence of the original. This updated version is perfect for getting the party started and will surely have crowds moving on the dance floor all summer long.
 
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