Awakenings Podcast #117 - Mella Dee

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Awakenings Podcast #117 - Mella Dee

Following her debut album on Aus in 2020, Berlin’s Cinthie marks another milestone in her career delivering the latest instalment of the esteemed DJ-Kicks compilation series for !K7 Records.

Berlin-based producer, DJ, record store owner and head honcho of numerous labels, Cinthie, has long been a key figure in the House scene. Her career in the industry dates back decades, working behind the desk of a record store in Saarbrücken near Frankfurt and as a resident DJ at several clubs in the city. Now in 2021 the highly acclaimed artist has well and truly cemented herself as a driving force for the contemporary house scene, releasing material on the likes of her own 803 Crystal Grooves, Aus, Shall Not Fade, Key Vinyl and taking crates from Tokyo to Paris, London, Amsterdam and beyond with her DJ sets as well as regular appearances on her home turf and clubbing mecca, Berlin. Cinthie feels like "DJ-Kicks is a milestone in every artist’s career’’ and told us “When putting my track list together, I wanted to make sure to shine a light on my old heroes as well as the new kids in the game”.

With Cinthie’s DJ Kicks compilation she chose to represent the depth of her love of all things house while offering a nuanced representation of the artists putting their hearts and souls into it. The collection features musicians and producers from all corners of the globe, and in true Cinthie fashion there are a number of exclusives from her friends. In Cinthie’s own words “Staying true to myself with my DJ Kicks and highlighting my absolute fav producers at the moment, most of them I call friends and they are working really hard and are very loved and well known, especially in our circle of the music scene. I hope the listeners will enjoy their music as much as I do. Taking the listeners on a journey through house music was my main goal for my DJ Kicks. Showing them all sides of house music. From Deep to Detroit, from banging to smooth, from jazzy to stomping, from Disco to Chicago, from dubby to big room””.

Throughout the 24 track selection Cinthie welcomes some of her heroes and pioneers from Chicago, New York and Detroit like Boo Williams, Amir Alexander, Terrence Parker and the late Paul Johnson as well as shining a light on some of the upcoming female talent of the scene today such as Amy Dabbs, Logic1000, Lis Sarocca, Anna Wall and an exclusive track from herself. Also amongst the selection is music from some of Cinthie’s favourite producers regularly making their way into her DJ sets from the likes of Tokyo legend Shinichiro Yokota, Colombian artist Felipe Gordon and heavyweight house head Adryiano, whilst also shining a light on further rising talents such as HDSN, St David, Niles Cooper and Camion Bazar amongst others.

All in all Cinthie’s DJ Kicks stands a perfect representation of her passion for electronic music, exploring the past and present of wonderous sounds coming from all walks of life across the globe.

01 Terrence Parker - I Love The Way You Hold Me (TP’s Bangin’ House Re-Edit)
02 Niles Cooper - Oldtown Dub
03 Shinichiro Yokota - Time Lapse
04 Sandilé - Jammin and Slammin
05 Cinthie - Organ
06 HDSN - I House You But Love
07 Amir Alexander - Blessed Are The Meek
08 UC Beatz - Crash Nerd
09 Lis Sarroca - Maravella
10 Ruff Stuff - Trim On (Dirty V)
11 Camion Bazar - YLB
12 Anil Aras - Flat Pack
13 Adryiano - Non Stop
14 Paul Johnson - Y All Stole Them Dances
15 Ben Hauke - Ain’t Bad
16 Logic 1000 - I Won’t Forget
17 Boo Williams - Emergency Tech
18 St. David - I See U' Movin
19 BMW - Jump Around
20 Gloved Hands - Given Up
21 Amy Dabbs - Flexin
22 Felipe Gordon feat. Bob The Egoist - Please Don't Go 
23 Anna Wall - The Storm Ends

DJ-KICKS: CINTHIE (preview)

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Patrick Topping Pulse Radio Mix

> House Salad Music presents
> House Saladcast # 103
> Chiqito
> I'm a House Gangster
> Budapest,  Hungary

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 Chiqito (his real name Acsai Attila) was born in Budapest, Hungary in 1987.
Everything started when he was 12 years old, he already had a high interest about electronic music. He was in love with house music but in time he started to listen much more dark techno and tech-house tracks. At 18 years old starts his first project which was just a hobby, and this hobby turned into something serious: got many good feedbacks from well known labels around the world, but the first one was from Youri Donatz, who helped him to release his first EP at Colorswork Recordings, which started his producer career. Release after release, things were getting serious. Many top deejays started to play Chiqito's tracks over the world in famous clubs. He also had releases at Stefano Noferini's label (Deeperfect Records), then a pretty famous label from Holland named Sneakerz Muzik. Also in 2011 september appears a release at Mark Knight's label called "Toolroom Records" with Belocca & Soneec's compilation including a track from Chiqito. Following this compilation, next release was in DJ Chus' - Balearica Sampler compilation at Stereo Productions. 
At the end of 2012 releases his colaboration with Fabio Ferro at Monique Speciale label. Same year releases his well known track "Gangbang", at Cuartero's label (Sanity) supported by many djs and this track goes rapidly to the top of Beatport tracks straight to the 14th place. Currently it's on 24th place and still a party-weapon. He's very proud of this release.
Over time he had the opportunity to collaborate the young hungarian Steve Kid too. Also looking forward to release more colaborations with Fabio Ferro. 
Currently his tracks are supported by: Loco Dice (played "Ravers in the nation", "Dusty Vinyl"), Carlo Lio (played "Gangbang" at BPM Festival 2013 in Mexico), Alli Borem, Hector Couto, Richie Hawtin, DJ Sneak and so on.
Chiqito is a very purposeful guy and he's striving to make his name famous in hungary and why not all over the world too. His target is to have more and more gigs, and show everyone the music he loves, he plays, he produces.

More info:
@soundcloud.com/chiqito
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chiqito/187549951258871?ref=hl

House Saladcast 103 - Chiqito

[circus recordings]
Release: July 13th 2015

1.Yousef & Bontan Feat The Angel - Believe (Original Mix)
2. Yousef & Bontan Feat The Angel - Believe (Timo Maas Remix)
3. Yousef & Bontan Feat The Angel - Believe (Denney's Sunrise Remix)
4. Yousef & Bontan Feat The Angel - Believe (ANNA remix)

Last year, long time Circus events and Circus Recordings fan Bontan reached out to Yousef to offer his remix services, the result was the explosive Bontan remix of Louis Proud’s ‘So Many Promises’, now one of Circus Recordings most successful releases.

A new friendship was born and whispers of a collaboration where heard…

Not long after, while working on his 3rd album, Yousef’s ‘in the process of eight’, the label owner felt he needed a twist on a vocal track he was working on.
A short chat later and Yousef was on his way to visit Bontan in his home studio with the sultry vocals of the The Angel ready to be recreated.   
The result is a meticulous, yet stripped back, mature sounding fiery vocal track. Nasty drums, relentless bass ride a poignant vocal that shimmers through the backdrop of authentic house. 

The full release comes with 3 elegant and timely remixes from Timo Maas, Denney and ANNA.

Yousef’s contribution to dance music is quite compelling, Owner of the world renowned Circus Events and Circus Recordings, a global touring DJ for 15 years, releases on Cocoon, Bpitch Contol, Desolat, Cecille/8bit, Objektivity, Defected, Intec, Saved, Harthouse, Terminal M and more… 3 full artist albums, a radio show with over 250+ global FM stations, a mentor to new artists and an authentic decktition like few others…

Bontan has emerged from the house music renaissance to become one of the most respected new school DJs on the circuit. Channeling 25 years of house history into a forward thinking mindset seems effortless and the results speak for themselves. Big tracks and remixes for Circus, MTA, Cajual, Toolroom, DFTD, MadTech and Ultra are just the start of what this charming young producer is capable of and with full support from gatekeepers Pete Tong, Annie Mac and Danny Howard on BBC Radio One he’s able to amplify his successes so there’s no limit to what he can achieve. 


Yousef & Bontan - Believe (W/ remixes)

FINNEST music presents Alright by Dutch Relativ (NL). Minimal deep and of great value, the four cuts of this EP are sublime, full of class for the dance floor and your ears.

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Alright

Beatport

Relativ (NL) - No More Time To Waste (Original Mix)

*PREVIEW* Words (Swings & Roundabouts)

wAFF's remix of Matador - Rizzle

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Patrick Topping, the UK’s esteemed DJ, producer, and engineer, has risen to become a globally renowned tastemaker in electronic music. With a career spanning over a decade, his record label and event series, Trick, has now surpassed 100 releases and hosted multiple festivals in Tenerife, Newcastle, and Budapest. Trick has also held residencies, events, or hosted stages at some of the world’s most prestigious clubs and venues, including DC10, Creamfields, The Warehouse Project, EDC Orlando, PICA Melbourne, Concourse Project Austin and many more. 2025 marks his third year as a resident at the legendary Ibiza club Hï, and also a refocus on the house, tech-house, and techno genres where he first made his name.

From humble beginnings, his first-ever DJ set was in a working men’s club in Newcastle in 2009, followed by years of promoting events, DJing locally, and studying music production. This led to his breakthrough moment in 2013 with a release on Jamie Jones’ Hottrax label and becoming a Paradise resident until 2019. He has been more or less constantly touring the world for 12 years now, playing huge festivals such as Tomorrowland, Glastonbury, Coachella, EDC Vegas, Awakenings, and Ultra—as well as many influential clubs along the way. In 2022, he won Best British DJ in DJ Mag’s Best of British Awards, adding to an impressive list of accolades including: Tech House DJ of the Year (2018), Track of the Season for “Forget” (2014), Newcomer DJ (2014) at the DJ Awards Ibiza, and DJ Mag’s Tune of the Year in 2014 for “Forget.”

As a recording artist, Patrick has now released over 100 original tracks and remixes, with “Be Sharp Say Nowt” (2017) going on to become certified silver in the UK in 2021. Known for pioneering new sounds within house, techno, and British dance music, he is one of the most versatile tastemaker DJs and producers in electronic music. His music is grounded in Chicago house and Detroit techno, yet always looking to innovate. Patrick has worked with pioneers of these genres, including multiple collaborations with Chicago’s Green Velvet—such as their 2014 smash “Voicemail,” “Mad Motion” (2024), “Shining,” and “When Is Now” (2015). He’s also done remix swaps with Chicago legend the late Paul Johnson and collaborated with Detroit icon Kevin Saunderson on “Frisk,” which featured on the official soundtrack to the 2022 film The Batman. Crossing over into pop, he has also remixed high-profile artists including The Streets, Sam Fender, Robyn, and Calvin Harris.

His ascension through the international DJ ranks has been matched by his shrewdness and passion for spotting and championing emerging talent. In 2019, he launched his influential label and event series, Trick, which has become one of the most popular underground dance music brands. Curated by Patrick himself, Trick has provided a platform for breakthrough acts such as Ewan McVicar, Ben Hemsley, Hannah Laing, and many more. Its loyal fanbase has become one of the most passionate communities in dance music, with fans proudly sporting the brand’s lightning bolt on merchandise—and even tattoos—at events across the UK and beyond.

With an exciting release schedule ahead and still driven by the same raw energy that first inspired him as a raver, Patrick Topping continues to live his dream while staying grounded. A hardworking, humble, and visionary artist, he remains a key contributor to club culture—whether behind the decks, in the studio, or uplifting the next generation of talent.