Solid Grooves drop the third 'Raw Grooves' VA as Wheats, Alvaro AM, Luca M & JUST2, Kevin Corral and more head to sister label Solid Grooves Raw.

An annual release that sets the tone for the year ahead, Solid Grooves Raw's 'Raw Grooves' series has quickly become a go-to for fresh material from both label favourites and new names, delivering a selection of club-focused cuts covering the Solid Grooves sound.

Picking up from last year's edition, the third instalment welcomes a selection of familiar and fresh faces to the label with Wheats, Kevin Corral, GruuvElement's, Luca M & JUST2 and VLTRA returning alongside debutants Alvaro AM, Sante Sansone, Lose Endz, Lucas Moss and James Wyler.

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Solid Grooves Raw welcome rising Brazilian Beltran for his label debut with 'Smack Yo'.

As the end of the summer season draws near, it's safe to say Solid Grooves aren't slowing down as the UK favourites continue to reveal the ID's for a long list of heavily requested unreleased material tested by co-founders Michael Bibi and PAWSA across their Grooves Motel Ibiza season at DC10 and beyond. Tapping into South America's hotbed of emerging talent, the label's sister imprint Solid Grooves Raw heads to Brazil for another label debut as they welcome Beltran for 'Smack Yo'.

A firm favourite of Michael Bibi's and a stand-out track from his sets across 2022, 'Smack Yo' is a murky and twisting peak-time cut armed with punchy drums, warped vocal samples and weighty low-ends - with Solid Grooves Raw offering a perfect home for the Brazilian's first label outing.

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PAWSA drops a late New Year's treat as he closes 2022 on Solid Grooves Raw with 'Hendrix Flow'.

Closing another monumental year for the collective, celebrating ten years of events with stand-out shows across the globe and arguably the Ibiza residency of the summer, Solid Grooves aren't finished just yet as they unveil a special double up on 30th December to close 2022.

Dropping on the same date of the final 10 Year Of Grooving show at Printworks, label co-founder PAWSA serves up the last release of the year as he heads to Solid Grooves Raw with 'Hendrix Flow'. Fusing vibrant sax riffs and funky bass licks with trademark percussion and warped vocal samples, 'Hendrix Flow' is a signature PAWSA cut from start to finish as he delivers another dancefloor anthem with plenty of charm.

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Solid Grooves welcomes back Romanian DJ/producer JUST2 as he returns with 'Multicore'.

Whether he's delivering the goods solo or alongside regular collaborator and close friend Luca M, it's now pretty clear that DJ/producer JUST2 and Solid Grooves' sister imprint Solid Grooves Raw may be a match made in heaven for those looking for stripped-back, no-nonsense cuts. Stepping out on the label for the first time this year, mid-March sees the Romanian talent return with fresh material for 2023 as he serves up the slinking, crisp grooves of new single, 'Multicore'.

In typical style and signature form, 'Multicore' is another production built for dark, intimate spaces with heavy lowend sound systems as punchy kicks and warping bassline patterns work beneath evolving vocals for a track set to make dancefloors move.

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Max Dean heads to Solid Grooves Raw for an impactful label debut to drop his latest single, 'Impressed'. The man behind one of the tracks of 2022 with the infectious 'Future Looks Bright' featuring house legend Mr. V, hotly-tipped up-and comer Max Dean is doing things his way and making some serious noise while doing so. 

A regular name in rotation for the scene's biggest artists and a favourite of label co-founder Michael Bibi's, he's stepping things up once again this summer as he heads to Solid Grooves Raw for the first time as he serves up another heavy-hitter, 'Impressed'. 

Bubbling up from the track's skippy percussion and red hot bassline, 'Impressed' is another record that sees the UK talent crafting a production made for big moments as rumbling lows, sweeping synth lines and hooky, alluring female vocal snippets all combine for another lively, peak time anthem.

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Beltran makes a highly-anticipated return to Solid Grooves Raw as he follows up 2022's Beatport #1 'Smack Yo' with his new single, 'Unfair'.

After his break-out 2022 anthem 'Smack You' on Solid Grooves Raw shot him into the global spotlight as one of the most talked about new names in the game and instantly hit Beatport's #1 spot, Brazilian DJ/ producer Beltran has kept things moving at an impressive rate, remixing The Martinez Brothers and Tokischa while stepping out on a series of in-demand labels. Making his return to the label with another heavy-hitting single, he closes out October in style with the release of this latest work, 'Unfair'.

An eerie and haunting effort merging warping synth melodies above tough kicks, muffled vocals and rumbling subbass, 'Unfair' is a late-night creeper that will provide trippy moments between dusk and dawn.

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Route 94 and Secondcity reunite for the first time in a decade as they drop new single 'Vamo' on Solid Grooves Raw.

Two of the UK's premiere house music talents, Londoner Route 94 and pan American talent Secondcity have been behind stand-out modern-day anthems alongside a string of underground cuts since their retrospective breakthroughs and sharp ascents onto the global electronic scene.

Having linked up for the first time ten years ago, the duo join forces for another big effort as they head to Solid Grooves Raw with 'Vamo'. Charged with energy and bustling grooves, 'Vamo' is a lively percussive cut and a vibrant anthem as playful and hooky female vocals twist around the warping synths and rolling percussion arrangements for a production perfectly at home on Solid Grooves Raw.

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Another bubbling talent flying the flag for Brazil's thriving house scene, Belo Horizonte's Viot is making the most of a busy opening few months of 2024, dropping music via a range of leading labels while cementing his position as one of the most in-demand names within his home nation.

Adding another leading label to his growing catalogue, he makes a debut appearance on Solid Grooves Raw to close May, serving up his latest single, 'Hypno'. Merging haunting organ chords with trippy vocals, punchy drum licks and a heavyweight bassline, 'Hypno' is wonky and eerie while delivering an impactful dancefloor offering on a perfectly suited home in SG Raw.

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Having returned to Ibizan mecca DC10 for a third year with a fresh take on their Casino Motel concept and building on their sold-out Off Week debut in style, Solid Grooves' summer is in full swing as the world-renowned collective showcase once again why they're at the top of their game. With a string of chart-topping singles already released in 2024 and a series of highly-anticipated drops just around the corner, late July welcomes a bonus surprise with the sixth edition of the label's VA series, 'Raw Grooves'. A highlight for many, dropping via sister label Solid Grooves Raw, this latest edition comes following the success of December's fifth instalment and brings a selection of cuts at the perfect time in the height of summer.

Miami's Mr. Diamond returns, having appeared on the first-ever edition of the series, while Belgian talent Lunoize and Itay's Boogie also make second appearances following solo releases on the imprint. Also welcoming a host of fresh faces, label debuts come from Spanish talents Aaron Martin and Erik Chico, Italian's Blacksun and Wilder, and Brazilian's Luke Drash and Panna - expect more peak time material as the groovers continue to deliver!

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Amsterdam-based house head Jesse Maas is undoubtedly on the ascent as he joins fellow countrymen and close friends such as Solid Grooves favourites ANOTR and Toman in representing the city's world-renowned house sound. Having dropped a series of big releases across 2024 already, a summer highlight comes in the form of his Solid Grooves Raw debut, stepping out on the label for the first time with his new single, 'Electrowise'. 

Energy-charged and bumping from the off, 'Electrowise' fuses hefty kicks, swirling lasers, sweeping textures, and thick bass licks to deliver a slinking cut that's already had crowds moving across both rooms at the Casino Motel this summer.

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Continuing to champion forward-thinking sounds from established and rising artists, Solid Grooves welcomes back a familiar name to sister imprint Solid Grooves Raw to close the year as Romanian DJ/producer Kidoo marks his triumphant return. Having touched down on the label in 2022 with 'Yoruba', featured on 'Raw Grooves Vol. 4', the exciting talent looks to add to heavy support from industry giants including Joseph Capriati, Mochakk, The Martinez Brothers, Jamie Jones, and Solid Grooves founder Michael Bibi. Landing hot on the heels of his standout collaboration 'Mezcal Bounce' with SOSA, he now serves up his latest single 'Hora de joc' as his final drop of 2024. 

Showcasing his stripped-back yet punchy style, 'Hora de Joc' brings a rolling blend of hypnotic rhythms, low-slung bass, and undeniable head-down, hands-up danceoor appeal - rearming his current hype as an up-and-coming favourite for many.

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Sepp has carved out his place within the underground electronic music scene with a career spanning over a decade. Hailing from Constanța and now based in Bucharest, he has played at iconic venues such as fabric, Fuse, and Club Space while becoming a mainstay at the legendary Sunwaves festival. As the co-founder of UVAR, one of Romanias leading imprints, his inuence within the minimal-leaning house realm continues to grow, and here he makes his label debut on Solid Grooves Raw with the ttingly titled Gave You My Heart on 14th February. 

Gave You My Heart fuses hypnotic rhythms, deep grooves, and intricate textures beneath hooky vocal snippets for a rolling, atmospheric trip, embodying the essence of Solid Grooves Raw while staying true to his distinct sonic identity.

SGRAW077 - Sepp - Gave You My Heart

With a monumental year ahead following yet another standout return to Club Space for the label's annual Miami Music Week showcase, Solid Grooves continues to reinforce its status at the forefront of the scene on a global level. Keeping momentum high, following on from the success of last year's edition, April now welcomes the latest instalment of sister label Solid Grooves Raw's ongoing 'Raw Grooves' VA series, showcasing a dynamic blend of label regulars and fresh faces across another highly anticipated compilation as we prepare for the summer season. Returning to the label, Romanian favourite Kidoo and GruuvElement's bring their signature sounds back to the imprint, while a selection of debuting artists inject fresh energy into the mix in the form of Parisian duo Miroloja, VBX powerhouse Ferro alongside Malin, Italy's Noha, Brazil's NoCapz., and France's Oward, Tony Romera & Max Mash. 

Delivering a diverse yet cohesive mix of peak-time cuts, hypnotic rollers, and stripped-back grooves, expect to hear these soundtracking dancefloors across the globe long into summer and beyond.

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One of Paris' most respected house music exports, Djebali makes his long-awaited label debut on Solid Grooves Raw with 'Limelight' to open May. Renowned for his warm, analog-heavy grooves and a deep-rooted dedication to the craft, Djebali has built a reputation as one of the city's most consistent and forward-thinking artists. A regular at iconic clubs across the globe and a prolific producer with a signature sound rooted in classic house sensibilities, his music speaks to both heads-down dancers and discerning selectors alike. 


With 'Limelight', Djebali brings his trademark swing and hypnotic flair to the table-melding stripped-back drum work, rolling basslines and subtle melodic flourishes into a release that's both functional and full of character. It's an expertly balanced record that captures the essence of his sound: groovy, refined, and built for the dancefloor.

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Solid Grooves Raw adds another standout to its catalogue as Arapu-one of Romanias most respected minimal talents-makes his label debut with You Got The Groove. A staple of the European underground, Arapu has built a global following through his refined productions and standout sets at leading institutions and festivals such as DC10, Sunwaves, Club Space, and Caprices Festival. As the founder of influential imprint Liniar, hes played a defining role in shaping Romanias distinct sound, while making b2b appearances alongside names such as Priku, Shonky and more. Now stepping into the Solid Grooves Raw fold, Arapu serves up a slick, late-night groover that distils his signature style into pure dancefloor energy. 

You Got The Groove blends warped vocal hooks, crisp percussion, and rolling low-end pressure, crafted with the precision of a seasoned selector and the instinct of a true groove specialist. Its a debut that feels inevitable, and it lands with unadulterated intent.

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SG RAW welcomes Cloonee with his debut single 'The Ciggie'

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Michael Bibi - Frequency is the latest release on Solid Grooves Raw.

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PAWSA is back on RAW with his latest single Whippin'.

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Blackchild (ITA) - Jazz Ensemble EP is the latest release on Solid Grooves Raw.

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Luuk van Dijk - Da Beat EP is the latest release on Solid Grooves Raw.

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Luca M & JUST 2 - Mr Snifferson is the latest release on Solid Grooves Raw.

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Blackchild (ITA) - Sexy Thing is the latest release on Solid Grooves Raw.

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Carloh - One Moment is the latest release on Solid Grooves Raw.

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Silk & Fuss debut on Solid Grooves Raw with their latest single, 'Funky Freddy'.

Emerging duo Sulk & Fuss are one of the latest rising acts from within the rich Dutch house scene to be gaining some serious momentum having featured for the likes of ANTS at Amsterdam's renowned Kingsland Festival whilst running their radio show 'Silk & Fuss' Finest', hosting a range of artists including Solid Grooves residents Bassel Darwish and
Ramin Rezaie.

Next up, the duo look set to welcome their biggest release to date as they debut on Solid Grooves' sister imprint Solid Grooves Raw, offering up their latest single 'Funky Freddy' this September. A groove-heavy cut fusing infectious sax riffs alongside rolling percussion and punchy kicks, 'Funky Freddy' sees the up-and-coming duo deliver a playful yet driving production via one of the scenes in-form imprints.

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