Available soon on vinyl : http://bit.ly/HouseOfRivieraLPJuno

Over 25 years of digging, and more than 2 years in curation. @NickV ’s debut compilation pays homage to forgotten gems of the classic Italian House scene, circa 1991-1993.
In the early 1990s, Italy hosted one of the most flourishing scenes in the burgeoning world of House music. Whilst the majority of Europe was only just beginning to digest the arrival of this new musical genre born in the US, Italian clubs, DJs and labels were hot on the heels of their counterparts in the already established scenes of New York and London. The clubs of the Adriatic coast – also known as the Italian Riviera – principally concentrated around Rimini and Riccione, were full every weekend with crowds gathering to dance long into the early hours of the morning. The soundtrack was provided by the major US and UK acts from the day but also local resident DJs that had been honing their trade since the early 80s in the clubs and in the studio. By the early 90s, Italian House music was regularly exported around the world with labels such as UMM, Zippy, D-Vision, MBG, Flying, Palmares, DFC and Irma releasing tracks inspired by the original New York House and Garage sound, but with a very different, unique and emotional take. Distinct from both Italo Disco and Italo House, this was the specific aesthetic that was to become the House sound of the Riviera, the soundtrack of the golden era of Italian House music.
 
Nick V’s compilation on Mona Musique brings together 8 iconic tracks from this specific period, covering the whole spectrum of the riviera sound. From the powerful vocal tracks by Korda and Be Noir to the dubbier cuts by Syncopate and Underground Ghosts, without forgetting of course the characteristic Riviera deepness with tracks from Subway Ground Master, Centric House, Groove Sense and Optik. Artists featured include legendary DJs and producers from the day Ricky Montanari, Alex Neri, Enrico Mantini, MBG and Ivan Iacobucci. The compilation comes in a double gatefold sleeve with liner notes by Nick V illustrated by flyers and photos from the original Riviera days. This is a DJ friendly 45 RPM vinyl only release (due du licensing restrictions), all tracks have been remastered with the sound staying true to the dynamics of early 90s production. To be released on 20th May 2019 on Mona Musique.
 
PS : out already the House Of Riviera Sampler EP including 2 extra tracks that are not on the compilation

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HOUSE OF RIVIERA LP
 
Release date : 20th May 2019
Format: Double LP - 8 tracks, 2 per side - 45 RPM
Distribution : The Pusher
Cat no. MMLP001
 
A1: Groove Sense “A Day With My Heart” 
A2: Centric House “Alright Alright (Daydream Mix)” 
B1: Underground Ghosts ”Really” 
B2: Subway Ground Master " Queensway”
C1 : Syncopate “Why ?” (Underground)
C2 : Korda ”Move Your Body (Club Remix)”  
D1 : Be Noir “Give Me Your Love (New York Mix)” 
D2 : Optik ”Music, Harmony & Rhythm”

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"House Of Riviera compilation" - MMLP001 (snippets)

Record Label & House music and vintage disco party, based on the energy of club dance culture (Vogue, Waack, House dance) founded and curated by @NICKV since 2008 in Paris.

MONA MUSIQUE is a record label that showcases music made to measure for our nights. 

MM001 / "Serving La Mona" by @Hugo-LX and Tim2T (Oct 2016)
MM002 / "Walking La Mona" by @lea-lisa feat @rich-medina (Jan 2018)
MM003 / "Serving La Mona" by @Hugo-LX feat remixes by @kaytronik aka Karizma and Ambrose aka @abstract-soul
MM004 / "House Of Riviera Sampler EP" by @IvanIacobucci @RickyMontanari and Subway Ground Master
MMLP001 / "House Of Riviera LP" 8 iconic tracks from the golden era of Italian House curated by @NIckV

Previous guests at Mona include : Jeremy Underground, Rahaan, Red Greg, Prosumer, Mike Huckaby, Linkwood, Francis Inferno Orchestra, DKO Records, Lakuti, Tyree Cooper, Daniel Wang, Karizma, Tevo Howard, Atjazz, Volcov, Phil Asher, I:cube, Rainer Trueby, Pal Joey, Alex From Tokyo, Horse Meat Disco, Alex Barck, Dj Deep, Terence Parker, Brawther, Boris, Tama Sumo, Gilb'r, Dj Nature, Gideön, Hugo LX, Patrice Scott, Cinthie, Dan Shake, Carista, Mr Ties, Volcov, Pal Joey, Vjuan Allure

Deep House / Disco / Vintage Garage / Vogue / Waack / Nightlife / Vinyl culture