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Up next on Boyanza comes an EP courtesy of up-and-coming producer Nando, which powerfully echoes the ethereal heartbeat and pulsating energies of the dancefloor via scintillating progressions and euphoria-driven atmospheres….

Present-day electronica is filled to the brim with producers that harmonise a plethora of genre stylings and motifs within their sound, and Nando is no exception. His flourishing career thus far has demonstrated a knack for crafting compelling dance trax that feel both fresh and familiar, dynamic yet precise, and always all-encompassing. Drifting proactively within the realms of House, Techno, Disco, and the in-between spaces, Nando perfectly captures that Rave-like spirit within his productions, where limitless positive energy abounds and minds and feet remain in a near-constant flux of joy. Perhaps above all else, it is whilst his music has a considered approach to it, there is a deep undercurrent of delight and fun that spreads throughout a Nando EP, further drawing dancers into his auditory universe.

‘Hit It’ is a testament to his craft and vision, and begins immediately on its journey to drive forward the dance into new spheres of being. The title track has a deep punch to its rhythm section, which provides the basis for the bass wobs and energetic vocal samples to take hold. The synth sweeps that align in the backdrop complete the picture, creating a feverish kinetic energy that is a real marvel. ‘Pow’ starts with a dense polyrhythmic percussive outlay, with the bass not far behind, with the scene set perfectly for the cavernous synths to take hold. Leaning heavily into techno soundscapes, the additional rhythmic features add an enormity to the progression, with joyous surprises found around every corner. ‘Dale Duro!’ lands next, which features another deep set of drums to get things going. This one is pure, peak time killer energy, with the swinging bass and drumming pattern striking right through the dance, with infectious euphoric vocal samples and tactful melodic lines doing the business - you just can’t help moving, no matter where you are. 

PREMIERE: Nando - Pow! (Bad Romance Remix) [BOYANZA037]

I Can't Help Myself

I Cant Help Myself (Mark Lucid Vs. Kenny Hayes Edit)

Komodo

Komodo (Megavoices Claxixx Mix)

Diving Faces

Diving Faces (Club Mix)

The Double Album

Iguana

Lizard

Save A Soul

04 Storm - Time To Burn (Club Mix)

Luvstruck

As the first Italian DJ to tour the world, he’s put his homeland on the global techno map. As the first DJ to mix live on the eminent BBC music show Top Of The Pops, he’s helped bring techno to the widest audience possible. As the man behind Meganite – one of Ibiza’s most successful and longest running nights – he has recruited some of the world’s most respected underground DJs as residents; Adam Beyer, Marco Carola and Chris Liebing.

This journey to legendary status began over 25 years, 700 releases and 7 million unit sales ago when he became the first Italian finalist in the world DMC championships in 1988. Galvanising this success the following year with a win on a live broadcast Italian DJ competition called The Walky Cup, his national crown as a premiership DJ was realised... And the world beckoned.

A string of sonic successes, dancefloor dominance and industry victories followed; early chart appearances as R.A.F and co- writing for myriad European house acts during the early 90s led him to become a partner Media Records, while his reptilian trilogy in 1998 elevated him to a global level; ‘Lizard’, ‘Iguana’ and ‘Komodo (Save A Soul)’ fused trance with techno on such a level they became hymns for the biblical superclub explosion during the last few years of the 20th century and charted in many countries. From this point onwards, the world could no longer ignore the dance music and techno phenomenon. And Mauro was driving from the front. As one of the most in-demand artists across the globe, he barely left DJ Mag’s illustrious Top 100 DJ list throughout the first decade of the 21st century.

Constantly searching for innovative developments – both musically and technically – Mauro expressed an early vision that is now common place within electronic music: his ability to bring the underground to the masses, to fuse melody, hooks and harmony with industrial strength drum dynamics, his innate understanding of widescreen DJ selections that cover the whole spectrum created a reputation that positioned him in all corners of techno.

This focus and attitude meant that as a DJ he’s been invited to perform the broadest possible range of peaktime sets from Berlin’s famed Love Parade to Turin Winter Olympics via Timewarp, Tomorrowland, MTV Festival, Awakenings, Sensation, Mayday, Ultra Music Festival, Space Miami, Ibiza and thousands more. As an artist this gave him the freedom to flex from major remixes of top tier acts like Freddie Mercury and The Pet Shop Boys while delivering extensive albums that explore every side of techno with daring experimentation with tracks such as ‘Baguette’, ‘Contaminato’, ‘Hong Kong’, ‘The Riff’ and ‘Asteroids’.

As well as his journeyman DJ sets and full spectrum productions, this vision is also evident in his two brands. Both established in the early 2000s and still going strong to date, his Meganite events and Alchemy label are both melting pots for evolution and development. Meganite at Privilege is one of Ibiza’s most infamous techno parties and has since gone on to take over clubs and arenas across Europe and the US while Alchemy has delivered cuts from the likes of Adam Beyer, Chris Liebing, Joseph Capriati, Paco Osuna, Popof, Sasha Carassi, The Advent, Steve Rachmad, Nicole Moudaber and many more. Not just a label, Alchemy has also given the world a successful festival in Mauro’s motherland Turin in 2010 and is the home to his hugely popular podcast series that is syndicated across the world and listened to by audiences of millions. 

Lizard

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