At the beginning of the 90s a new music wave was emerging in Italy. Influenced by stylistic elements and sound expressions arriving from abroad - in particular from those english and american labels – it has created the bases for an innovative sound destined to leave its mark for generations to come. It was a sound close to the Deep House atmospheres coming from Chicago, Detroit and New York. A sound made of powerful basslines, punching drum machines, dreamy melodies and incredibly sensuous vibrations.
Dream House, Italo House, Piano House are names often used to identify this new scene, but it could be simply summed up in one word: "Underground". 
Inspired by an innate sense of freedom and experimentation, a generation of Italian DJs and producers envision the sound of the future. The music becomes a muse, enchanting and unifying. The movement fires up  in the clubs. The record shops act as a sounding board. And the alignment of all the planets generates an invasion of celestial bodies.

"Ciao Italia” wants to be a tribute to the artists that wrote this story. Artists that were forced to use many different aliases that often even themselves have forgotten and certainly less celebrated than their colleagues today. 
From Andrea Gemolotto, Massimino Lippoli, Fabrice, Mr Marvin, Davide Rizzatti and Angelino Albanese (DFC Records), Ricky Montanari and Flavio Vecchi (Love Quartet), Paramour, Adrian Morrison and Dj Ralf 

(Heartbeat Records), passing through the productions of Alex Neri and Marco Baroni (formerly Kamasutra, Green Baize, Agua Re up to becoming Planet Funk) for Palmares, up to Don Carlos and Stefano Tirone (together Montego Bay Experience) Francesco Montefiori (aka Key Tronics Ensemble and Soft House Company) and Claudio “Moz-Art Rispoli (Jestofunk and Omniverse) on Irma and Antima Records, Leo Mas, Rago and Farina, MBG, Paolino Bova, Gianni Bini and Paolo Martini, up to names that have remained more in the shadows but have given great lymph and depth to music Made in Italy such as Leo Anibaldi , Andrea Benedetti and Eugenio Vatta (Frame), Leandro Papa (Last Rhythm e Stonehenge), Cesare Cerulli and Toni Verde (Blue Zone), Graziano Ragni (High Tide), Massimo Berardi (Underground Nation Undertour Sensation and Cosmic Galaxy) and Massimo Zennaro and all those producers that we were not able to include in this collection because of the lack of space.

A rhythmic journey to rediscover what has been, what continues to be and what will be, “Ciao Italia” tells a story that still sounds incredibly current, whose reverberations continue to be the object of veneration among DJs, clubbers and music lovers of new generations. As confirmed by the new productions ideally inspired by the iconic sound of the time, testimony of an Italian avant-garde alive and vivid not only in memories but more than ever in the here and now.
Not only a "musical style", but also a way of approaching reality characterized by enthusiasm, a global vision and a spirit suited to the most eclectic and boundless creativity. 

Born from an idea of Daniele "Shield" Contrini, with the art direction of Stupefacente Studio, the project took shape in a double vinyl format with an insert, signed by the journalist Elia Zupelli, which reconstructs an era through the voices of the protagonists, photographs, interviews, rarities and dazzles from the 
dancefloors. So, while the vinyl slides under the needle, the hope is to be able to grasp the atmosphere and live it again for a few moments, clinging to the indomitable charm of  the "underground" grooves: a mnemonic flow from the past and a driving force for a new course projected into the future.

Don Carlos - I Believe In Heaven

Exclusive: Enrico Mantini - Ecstatic Dung

As a music enthusiast, a follower of the scene and arts one has certainly come across one of the many early aliases, like Transitive Elements, Riviera Kidz or Deep Choice, of Italian House music  mainstay Enrico Mantini, who's been releasing music from as early as the 90s of the last decade – classy and classic Deep House music that is, nearly 30 years after it was recorded, still fresh and relevant today. Shortly Enrico released four more tracks from that period of time on his EP 1991 Unreleased Gems, after he had put out an EP 1993 vs. 1995 before, music he discovered while browsing through his archives as the demand of releasing some of his works had risen. As Enrico's passion or addiction has been accompanying him since the age of ten, the artist has made all kinds of experiences in all fields of the music business and industry. This has affected the different music from various genres he produced as well as certain projects Enrico was involved with. Also Enrico has been taking care of labels and worked as an A&R, has been traveling the world to play gigs, is a full-time engineer at DDA Mastering and – as you can tell – his life is mostly circling around music related topics. Right after the release of 1991 Unreleased Gems Torture the Artist sat down with the artist to speak about his daily and studio routines, his early years as a producer, how he got into the scene and much more.

Read the full interview:  https://torturetheartist.net/2021/08/11/interview-exclusive-enrico-mantini-ecstatic-dung-em1991

Buy the EP: https://deejay.de/Enrico_Mantini_1991_Unreleased_Gems_EM1991_Vinyl__969540

Artist information
Enrico Mantini: @enricomantini

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1991 Unreleased Gems

Ecstatic Dung

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EXCLUSIVE: Enrico Mantini - Ecstatic Dung [EM1991]

Raw Remixes

Mood II Swing - Move me (Original Mix)

Storytime EP

The West Bank (feat. Akram Abdulfattah & EBS)

Release info

500 copies Only
180g Heavy Vinyl 
Label - tIJN
Title - tIJN01

A1 - tIJN - Silver Lining 
A2 - tIJN - Waltzer 
B1 - tIJN - Silver Lining (Djebali Remix)
B2 - tIJN Silver Lining (Djebali Dub)

already being played by Apollonia 
& Heavily supported by Shonky & djebali 

Estimated release date: 13th October 


Pre-sale 

Leftback Records UK - http://leftbackrecords.co.uk/collections/featured/products/tijn001-12

Deejay GERMANY - http://www.deejay.de/Tijn_-_Silver_Lining_incl_Djebali_Remixes_vinyl_Only__156667

Juno  UK - http://www.juno.co.uk/products/tijn-silver-lining/545087-01/

Decks.de GERMANY - http://www.decks.de/t/tijn-silver_lining/c3t-5g

Red Eye Records UK - http://www.redeyerecords.co.uk/vinyl/56761-tijn01-tijn-silver-lining

Also soon to be available at 

Phonica London - http://www.phonicarecords.com

Syncrophone Paris - France 



FEEDBACK... 
Tini (Desolat)
'thank you!! :) '
KiNK
'Silver Lining (Original and Djebali remix) are great! thanks'
Ryan Crosson (Visionquest)
'Another Djebali remix! didn't see that coming at all ;)'
Danny Tenaglia
'Thanks!! SILVER LINING ORIGINAL'
Dj W!ld (Rekids / Circo Loco (DC10 Ibiza))
'will play Silver Lining!'
Tony Rodriguez (Brothers' Vibe)
'All trax work well! Nice job on the remix!!'
Robert Dietz (Cecille)
'walzer is my favorite in here. thanks.'
2 (Italojohnson)
'Very good release, both sides bang!'
Alland Byallo (Bad Animal, Real Tone, Poker Flat)
'Djebali dub is dope!'

TIJN & Djebali - TIJN01 12"

Lex Hearth is a DJ and producer who has steadily grown through a commitment to independent production and radio popularity. Her eclectic DJ sets which pull from all across the house spectrum, have influenced her productions, teasing at a fresh next-gen vitality.

This June the London based artist teases what's to come by dropping a three track Edit pack, inspired by a collision of deep and tribal house. The EP debuts her versatility and creativity as a producer with the collection telling a story of desire, tension and frustration.

Release Date: 18 June 2024
BandCamp: https://lexhearth.bandcamp.com/album/edits-2024
Format: Digital
Artist Name: Lex Hearth
Artist Social Handles: @lexonthedecks

PREMIERE: Lex Hearth - Get Me A Lover

Monster release incoming from Fine Records once again - serious dancefloor weaponry. Here we have the exclusive on the B1, a morphing sample-driven house track made with the club in mind.

Released: 10/10/2017

Check:
https://soundcloud.com/sayhitofine
https://soundcloud.com/johannesalbert
https://soundcloud.com/tilman

First Play: Johannes Albert - Holyhead Highness [Fine]

VPT2

A1 - Mixed Emotion

Glenn Underground - There is A Time 
The Jerusalem EP's

Label: Peacefrog Records – PF066
Format: 2 × Vinyl, LP, Album 
Country: UK
Released: 1997
Genre: Electronic
Style:House, Deep House

http://www.discogs.com/Glenn-Underground-The-Jerusalem-EPs/release/35285

D2 [ There Is A Time Vocals – Thain Spencer ]

Glenn Underground - There is A Time (Peacefrog Records)

Damian Rausch - Between
Part Of "Between EP"
Release Date Traxsource Exclusive: 08.11.19
Release Date Worldwide: 22.11.19
Buy Link: https://www.traxsource.com/title/1225804/

Damian Rausch
Sondcloud | https://soundcloud.com/damian-r-1
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/DamianRausch1

Gents & Dandy's Records
Soundcloud | https://soundcloud.com/gentsndandysrecords
Facebook | www.facebook.com/gentsndandysrecords

Berlin House Music
Soundcloud | https://soundcloud.com/berlinhousemusic
Facebook | www.facebook.com/berlinhousemusic

[GENTS106] Damian Rausch - Between EP

PREMIERE: Damian Rausch - Between [Gents & Dandy's]

Out Of Control (Part One)

Out Of Control (Asad Rizvi Remix) [feat. Capitol A & Carla Prather]

Italian independent electronic label established by @daniele-shield-contrini in 2006.

Don Carlos - I Believe In Heaven

Rebirth Records

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