Solid Grooves drop their latest Summer Sampler to close August as Michael Bibi and PAWSA invite a selection of the scene’s finest to deliver the label’s 2021 instalment.

An annual fixture in the calendar for many, Solid Grooves’ summer Various Artist offering welcomes a project showcasing a UK label at the forefront of the scene. Having recently returned as a family across sold out shows in London and Bristol, late August welcomes this year’s highly-anticipated drop from a wealth of SG favourites and close friends.

Offering up a combination of up-front and more minimal-leaning productions, co-founders Michael Bibi and PAWSA step out alongside residents Bassel Darwish, Blackchild (ITA), Eddy M, Ramin Rezaie and Reelow, plus 2021 guests Carloh, Detlef and Wheats, to deliver a ten track package you won’t want to sleep on.

SGR063 - Wheats - O La

Hector Couto, Rendher - Break Down EP
Including Dennis Cruz Remix

Hector Couto, Rendher - Ey Key (Original Mix)

La Bomba

Vitess - Mr. Orange (Original Mix)

Bounce

Max Chapman, Ellie Cocks - Bounce - Low Quality 128kbps

II OUT NOW II 

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Next up with their debut release on Hot Creations’ sister label Emerald City are former college roommates Josh Taylor and Justin Jay. An energetic track full of bounce and edgy samples, Pussy Pop is an ideal addition to the label’s young venture. Bringing his signature dance floor rhythm, Jamie Jones has delivered high quality on the remix with a fun acompaniament to the original.
 
Josh Taylor began his musical career in his hometown of St Louis, Missouri. Starting out as an acoustic pop artist strumming at his ukulele and songwriting, his laid back attitude (and discovery of nightclubs) led him down a path of exploration through music genres. His unique approach to writing hooks and basslines is apparent across the board, from his band The Cozy Boys to his previous collaboration with Justin Jay on the exceptional Fantastic Voyage album.
 
In response to how the two of them came to collaborate, Justin answered “When we were roommates in college, Josh opened me up to the world of singing and songwriting through his jams on the ukulele while I started dragging him to clubs and warehouse parties. He inspired me to take a stab at my own singing/songwriting and I pushed him to try DJing/production.” 
 
The head of his own label Fantastic Voyage and one of the youngest producers to release on Dirtybird, Justin has already seen success that extends beyond his years. With an array of fruitful releases under his belt, the LA based producer/DJ has received support from the likes of Claude VonStroke and Disclosure, boasting “Future Star” recognition by the influential Pete Tong. Justin manifests his soul, funk and jazz routes in a forward-thinking manner that yields his unmistakable house tracks.
 
Track List

01 Pussy Pop
02 Pussy Pop (Jamie Jones Remix)

Josh Taylor & Justin Jay - Pussy Pop (Jamie Jones Remix)

Young talent Aaran D makes his debut on Solid Grooves Raw this autumn with 'Runnin' EP'.

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SGRAW011_Aaran D - Runnin'

SGRAW011_Aaran D - Break Up

Pirate Copy teams up with label mates Max Chapman, PAX and Iglesias to deliver the ‘Family Affair’ EP; the first in a series focusing on collaborations. ‘Call The Police’ with studio veteran Max Chapman kicks off the EP with a bumpy, groovy Tech House roller. PAX make a welcome return with their collab ‘Disco Deal’; packed with high energy and hypnotic basslines and last but not least, Iglesias, teams up with Pirate Copy to make his label debut with their joint offering ‘Copicat’.

Family Affair EP

Download / Stream

Pirate Copy & Iglesias - Copicat (#SCFIRST)

Renko - Drips EP is the latest release on Solid Grooves Raw.

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SGRAW017_Renko - Feel This

Making his debut on Libero this October is Solid Grooves resident and Distance Music frontman, Bassel Darwish. He has built up a solid reputation for high-quality releases on some of the industry’s top labels over the last few years, so we are delighted to add him to our release catalogue. ‘This Is What We Do’ features an original single from Bassel, along with remixes from frontmen Mike Morrisey & Luke welsh and Francesco Squillante.

The Original Mix comes in hot with uptempo energy and swaying rhythm. Bright drums and a huge sub-bass coast along in a wave-like fashion with crisp percussion and hats piercing their way through the main beef of the track. Vocal-driven breakdowns steal your attention with a captivating hook and subtle undertones before punching you back into the beat.

Label bosses Mike Morrisey and Luke Welsh follow up with their spin on the track. Pumping more zip and groove into the original concept with longer buildups and atmospheric, energetic drops. A low-slung, driving bassline paired with uptempo, rolling percussion make it a perfect peak-time driver. About as good of an example of the Libero Sound as you’ll get from the label chieftains.

Squaring things off, Francesco Squillante applies a gritty tone to his mix. A heavy, in your face bassline carries the track and is supplemented by quirky, offbeat samples as well as some additional creative vocal work. A solid display of ‘same but different’ at play here; the sign of a very intelligent, experienced producer.

Bassel Darwish - This Is What We Do EP (inc. Mike Morrisey & Luke welsh and Francesco Squillante remixes) is proudly presented by Libero Records.

Bassel Darwish - This Is What We Do (Mike Morrisey, Luke Welsh Remix)

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