Name: Rafael feat. Ms. Elin Liso - Bubblegum by Reecords
Duration: 5 min 54 s
Description: Right after the first volume, the REELOW INVITES series returns with two more deadly cuts. This time, master of the house Reelow opens the door to Rafael and Ms. Elin Liso, both hailing from the vibrant Tel-Aviv. The guests waste no time and bring hi-octane dancefloor bombs filled with rumbling toms, nasty digital bleeps, warped vocals and infectious grooves. Welcome home!

Out now on Crosstown Rebels: lnk.to/_CRMLP049

The release of Crosstown Rebels’ SPIRITS compilation is always a bastion moment for the label. The first edition came to prominence in 2017 and we’ve been graced with an annual compilation ever since, showcasing a consistent habit to champion established artists and breakthrough ones alike. Now, Crosstown Rebels’ lauded SPIRITS series will see the light of day once more in June, with the release of SPIRITS V.

“Compiling the Spirits compilations and sourcing the artists that create the artwork for the sleeves is one of my favourite annual jobs for Crosstown. I get to sift through all the best music being sent to me and find a way to make a cohesive one stop shop full of underground battle weapons and future club hits whilst also setting the tone for the sound of the label in any given year. Spirits V is one of the strongest of the series”. Damian Lazarus

NYC-native Layla Benitez leads proceedings with Fides, a progressive leaning, introspective number that retains an inherent danceability throughout. It kicks off the compilation with a driving energy, one that’s perfectly matched by Trabajar - the Crosstown Rebels debut of recent Hot Creations inductee Mr.Diamond. 

A techy-inspired cut, punchy four-four drum patterns create a distinctive late-night feel, as UK-talent Denney soon arrives with Kill The Soundboy. Showcasing the groove-laced house sound with which he’s become best known, the near seven-minute piece is sure to light up many a club setting this year, paving the way for Talk To Me. It’s a collaborative venture between Munich-based artist ASK:ME and El Muerto, with Soulfoot featuring on vocals. Retaining a vintage Detroit style, the fast-paced tempo creates a natural excitement before Romanian-born mainstay GruuvElement’s gifts us the minimal-toned Boom Room.

Building with tribal-like percussion and salsa-inspired instrumentals, it’s a playful excursion into dance music’s outer realms, paving the way for young Peruvian producer Chinonegro with My Moment. Whether it be the pluck of a guitar string or a jazzy trumpet solo, there’s an inherent authenticity to the six-minute piece, as a mid track breakdown gives way to whispering hats and a rhythmic underlying backbone.

The penultimate offering comes from French-born, London-based regular Maglia, who serves up the shamanic Rayiys. The chirping of birds reside atop an ever-changing bassline, leaving us open and ready for the VA’s closing saga: Thanks Moon, by Spain’s I AM JAS. A heady combination of beautiful lyrical contributions combine with softly moving electronic elements, to leave us in a state of calm, inward reflection. Rounding off proceedings on a note of quietude, it reminds us of the final moments in clubland, transporting our psyche to sunrise, fond memories and everything in between.

Over a period of nineteen years, Damian Lazarus’ Crosstown Rebels has evolved into a world-renowned institution, garnering global audiences thanks to a consistent schedule of quality releases. In years since it’s earliest beginnings, the likes of Maceo Plex, Art Department, Seth Troxler, Ali Love, Mathew Jonson, Pier Bucci, Acid Pauli, Dennis Kurtel, Francesca Lombardo, Glimpse, Aphrohead, Fur Coat and a plethora of other figureheads have all found their home on the label.

The roster is international, showcasing how Crosstown has shaped a truly global scene. Releases are born in different continents by artists who hail from different countries, resulting in a sound that resonates worldwide. Perhaps most-pivotal to the label’s success is its musical output: no part is governed by boundary or genre. It’s underpinned by a truly eclectic sound, one that reflects the diversity of Damian’s love for music itself. An album from drum and bass icon DJ Krust here, a maiden LP from Audiojack there... traversing genres has been Damian’s forte for decades - and Crosstown epitomises that as a result.

Various Artists

Boom Room

GruuvElement's - Boom Room

II OUT NOW II

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Long-established house talent Bontan makes a much-anticipated return to Hot Creations in June. Gifting us with the two-track Gold Teeth, it showcases the UK-native at his best and continues a standout 2022 that has already seen him release on Hot Since 82’s Knee Deep In Sound last month.

Bontan described his vision for the release, as well as how he sees it working in his sets: “With Gold Teeth, I set out to make a record that wouldn’t be out of place at both a festival and dark club. The percussion locks you in, giving the record a hypnotic feeling.”

Shamanic-like drums create a hypnotic sensibility right from the word go, as we’re graced with echoing vocals on Gold Teeth. There’s an air of tribalism throughout via shimmering maracas and rhythmic hi-hats, before Heart Shaped Leaf takes on a techy edge. Cow bell-esque percussion undulates beneath a low-slung bassline whilst spacey lyrics repeat nearby, forming a peak-time, club-ready cut. 

Since first bursting onto the circuit in 2015, Bontan has become one of the best-selling acts on Beatport, a winner at the prestigious DJ Awards and has firmly cemented himself in the underground house scene. He has released on labels such as Crosstown Rebels, Defected and Origins and remixed for artists including Groove Armada, Booka Shade, Melé and Yousef. He kicked off 2022 with a remix of Agenda for Lazarusman, which reached Number 3 in Beatport’s Afro House chart, as well as releasing Stutterman on Club Bad. His releases this year have received support from Jamie Jones, Skream, Eats Everything, Agoria and Chris Lake to name a few, a testament to Bontan’s keen ear for production.

A Gold Teeth
B Heart Shaped Leaf
 
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Bontan - Heart Shaped Leaf

Bontan - Gold Teeth

Loco Dice - Pimp Jackson is Talkin Now (full version)

FREE DOWNLOAD BY RAFAEL
We are happy to host Rafael with another featuring on our channel,
this time with a FREE DOWNLOAD for Sugarstarr & Alexander - Hey Sunshine.
After a groovy all originals set we recorded together, Rafael delivers a super cool remix with endless style and presence on the dancefloor.
Enjoy this FREE DOWNLOAD and keep on sharing the Sound Of Tel Aviv

Rafael is a resonating name in the Tech / Minimal House scene duo to his 
unique style and performance , Rafael continuously brings his one of a kind signature to the minds of many, making him a highly accomplished Dj & Producer.

The Tel Aviv based Dj & Producer , Rafael marked multiple successes that in time transfered into huge support from big names from all over the globe such as :Jamie Jones, Blondish, The Martinez Brothers, Nic Faniculi, Gorgon city and many more. Crafting his own way with his signature tracks, combining groovy basslines and powerful hooks that stick in your head , Rafael's love and passion for music just keeps on growing and nonetheless provides him with motivation & dedication.

Rafael's passion for music started back in 2010 and ever since he produced many tracks over the years, Making him a true professional & skillful artist.
In 2019 Rafael started his own project and carved himself his own unique sound that you can hear nowadays.

In 2022 Rafael made his first performance out of Israel (Madrid, Spain).
Rafael has upcoming releases with labels such as Moon Harbour ,Realm ,Reecords and more.
Rafael's remix to “My City’s On Fire” has marked his biggest success and attracted the attention of many artists that played it all over the world. In addition it gained outstanding support on the popular festival “Cercle” when Jamie Jones played it.
With much that yet to come , look out for Rafael on the dance floor coming to share the party with you!

Free Download

[FREE DL]: Sugarstarr & Alexander - Hey Sunshine (Rafael Remix)

Right after the first volume, the REELOW INVITES series returns with two more deadly cuts. This time, master of the house Reelow opens the door to Rafael and Ms. Elin Liso, both hailing from the vibrant Tel-Aviv. The guests waste no time and bring hi-octane dancefloor bombs filled with rumbling toms, nasty digital bleeps, warped vocals and infectious grooves. Welcome home!

Rafael feat. Ms. Elin Liso - Bubblegum

Out Now: https://lnk.to/CRMLP20YR3

Full Album: https://orcd.co/CRMLP20YR

Damian Lazarus celebrates 20 Years of his world-renowned Crosstown Rebels imprint with a special album  project of unreleased cuts and fresh remixes, featuring material from Black Coffee, Maceo Plex, Art Department,  Dennis Cruz and many more. 

Ringing in a major milestone in style, 2023 will see Lazarus and Crosstown mark  the 20th Anniversary of the label with a series of celebratory projects unveiled in the lead-up to summer, with ‘CR20 The Album’ set for  release on 12th May 2023.  

“20 years ago, I dreamed a dream of creating a family of like-minded, crazy individuals from all corners of the planet - releasing  music to the world and making people dance. That dream was Crosstown Rebels, and this year we are 20. Over these years, I have  forged beautiful friendships, discovered very talented artists and tried my best to help, advise and support some of the most  colourful characters in dance music. Crosstown Rebels is more than a record label, it is family. 

So 2023 will mark the label’s 20th Anniversary. This is an opportunity for the Crosstown Rebels family, a global community of  artists, DJs and creatives, and the label’s myriad of followers to celebrate this momentous milestone. There will be parties and  events around the world. A killer compilation of exclusives and special remixes, a beautiful coffee table book, a short film, and a  special launch event are planned to bring together the sights and sounds of the label’s unique and influential history. There’s lots to  share, announce and reminisce. 20 years young.” - Damian Lazarus. 

Opening the package, Lazarus’ own 2020 collaboration ‘Into The Sun’ with regular Crosstown vocalist Jem Cooke is given a cosmic rework  by Johannesburg’s Major League DJz, while Jamie Jones’ slick ‘Paradise 2011’ is stripped back and given a new lease of life by the  hypnotic and heady sounds of Art Department. Opening the B-Side, Dennis Cruz brings his percussive Latin-infused signature sound  palette to Chilean musician and producer Pier Bucci’s ‘Hay Consuelo’, before Audiojack’s ‘Feel Good’, another standout collaboration  alongside Cooke, is taken into synth-led territories as Michael Mayer reaches for an evolving bed of captivating tones. 

The second half of the project brings more excellently remixed material, both new and old, with GRAMMY-winning DJ/producer Black Coffee  turning his hand to the label’s first release of 2023 in Made By Pete and Zoe Kypri’s emotive ‘Horizon Red’, unveiling reworked melodies and  sparkling keys as he delivers an interpretation of a track which has featured as a staple in his sets. Next, the project welcomes Adam Ten &  Yamagucci’s playful yet off-kilter and wonky ‘The K Dance’ which unveils itself as a production perfect for those late night hours and early  afters, before Ellum boss Maceo Plex’s ‘Together (2011 Mix)’ brings another lost production to the mix with a driving and zipping ride through  sugary synths and soaring leads. To close, Tibi Dabo turns his attention to Guti & Dubshape’s absorbing ‘Every Cow Has A Bird’, delivering a  nimble minimal-led trip through lush pads and crisp percussion to round things out in style.

Pier Bucci - Hay Consuelo (Dennis Cruz Remix)

Lucianos - Getting late (Toney Hook remix)

DAMIAN LAZARUS 'Emanuel Satie is Ace!’
DJ HARVEY ‘Would love to play it’
DUSKY 'Gerd Janson’s mix sounding great’
SOLOMUN ‘Very cool, thank you'
BEDOUIN ‘Great release !’
CLAPTONE ‘Would love a download link’
MARCUS WORGULL ‘Love it’
ADRIATIQUE ‘Very cool. probably emanuels remix for us. ‘
STEVE LAWLER 'All tracks sound great’
DAVE AJU 'Dope varied mix set of the legend!’
DAVE DK 'Emanuel Satie Rmx is great!'
DARIO D’ATTIS 'the emanuel satie remix is fire’
PETE HERBERT 'This is superb, all sounding great’
RENATO COHEN 'What a pack!!! All remixes sounding really amazing!’
GERALD ELMS 'Wow what a breath of fresh air ! Billy Cobham meets Deodato…2 heroes of mine ! The Emanuel Satie mix is definitely the one for me’
GENE FARRIS ‘Sounds good !’
CROWDPLEASER 'Amazing release’

Billy Cobham feat. Novecento - The Vibe Inside (Emanuel Satie Remix)

‘Universal Groove’ Available Digitally and on Vinyl Now:
http://fanlink.to/PERCO028

Raver, electrical engineer, and modular wunderkind Lubelski has today released his debut album, ‘Universal Groove’ on the Percomaniacs imprint. The nine track album represents a new chapter for Lubelski, one marked by a deeper understanding of sonic exploration far beyond his years. 

Spawned from years locked away in dimly lit studios with friends and collaborators, ‘Universal Groove’ represents a sense of dancefloor unification and the rhythmic love of underground scenes past and present. It's a feeling, a coming together under one roof to celebrate, escape, and learn from those that paved the way for our global community of dancers. This is for the love of it all. 

In Lubelski’s own words, “The Universal Groove, to me, is about love. The beat is indifferent to you so we have to care about each other. We all come together under this roof of rhythms to lift each other up and find an escape from the mundanity of daily life. This album culminates in love and all its shades and colors, whether it’s about falling in love, having love for each other, or showing self love. We are all unified by the universal groove of house music.”

The album comes strong with collaborations from fellow souls of the underground close to Lubelski’s heart like vocalists Kaleena Zanders, MOONz, Rodney, and Jackson Englund, plus producers Durante, RYBO, Wyatt Marshall, Morpei, and Musahi. Lubelski’s own vocal stylings can also be heard on tunes like ‘Can’t Rewind’ and ‘Crashing Down’ - a further development of truly being a musical jack of all trades.

This love swept mantra is fitting for a producer who has seen such deep support from a wide group of collectives and artists around the world. The last few years have seen Lubelski championed by the likes of Claude VonStroke’s Dirtybird, Audiojack’s Gruuv, the Desert Hearts Crew, and many others - all of whom revere him as a member of the next generation of tech-minded, studio devotees.

Lubelski, Morpei - Blue Faces feat. Rodney

Rafael - Wepa is out now on delltree records

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Rafael - Wepa [Deltree Record]

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we like it smooth

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