Wheats steps out on Solid Grooves for the first time to close March with latest single 'Bizzi'.

An artist whose sharp rise has seen him gain plaudits from a host of the industry's biggest names, UK-based talent Wheats burst onto the scene in 2019 and hasn't looked back ever since. Now an artist very much at the forefront of the UK's surging wave of rising DJs and producers making an impact on the global scene, late-March welcomes a debut outing on Solid Grooves as he reveals the bumping and infectious 'Bizzi'.

Armed with hefty kicks, slick metallic drum licks, and rolling low-ends alongside an infamous hip-hop sample at the heart of the production, 'Bizzi' offers up a peak-time cut set to do some serious damage across returning dancefloors across the globe in the months ahead.

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Hottrax mainstay David Berrie returns to the label this March with his ‘Warped Connection’ EP. 

With previous releases on Hot Creations, Cuttin’ Headz, Vatos Locos, and Play It Say It alongside appearances at institutions such as DC10, Space Miami and Output, New York DJ and producer David Berrie’s reputation within the US and beyond continues to build. Returning to his Hottrax family, Berrie delivers the groove-laden three-tracker ‘Warped Connection’ EP. 

"This EP draws elements from the past and future. The front track 'Warp 2000' was put together at the start of 2020 ironically right before, what felt like to me, entering a real time warp into a different world". - David Berrie.

Swinging basslines and tumbling percussion kick things off as ‘Warp 2000’ couples stirring vocals and timely stabs, before ‘Body Motions’ throws electro-infused synths and loopy vocal samples over rumbling low-ends. To close, ‘Mass Connections’ serves up a trippy cut as spaced out pads convulse around shuffling percussion, frolicking keys and warped samples. 

David Berrie ‘Warped Connection’ EP drops via Hottrax on 18th March 2022. 
Tracklist: 
1) Warp 2000 
2) Body Motion 
3) Mass Connection

Warped Connection EP

Warp 2000

David Berrie - Warp 2000

Solid Grooves reveals the fourth instalment of its 'Raw Grooves' series as Carloh, CHKLTE and Shokë return alongside a wealth of new names including Francis De Simone and Inavo.

Launched as a home for impactful club-focused productions, Solid Grooves' sister imprint Solid Grooves Raw has released some of the collective's biggest go-to anthems of late, with artists such as Josh Butler, Ramin Rezaie, Beltran, JUST2 and Antss dropping heat on the label.

Usually an annual fixture in the calendar, 2022 becomes the first year to see two VA offerings on the imprint as the UK favourites return with the fourth volume of 'Raw Grooves', locked and loaded with both returning and fresh talent. Stepping things up again, the fourth in the series sees returning trio Carloh, CHKLTE, and Shokë drop fresh material while unveiling impressive label debuts from emerging names in Elijah Wolfe, Francis De Simone, Inavo, Kidoo, Havoc & Lawn and Dot N Life.

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Late Replies - Dem Boyz (Original Mix)

Jaden Thompson - Memories

George Smeddles - Love

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wAFF makes a triumphant return to Hot Creations after a seven-year hiatus with his three-track, groove-driven ‘Slapfunk EP’. 

Since his first outing back in 2012, wAFF has been an integral part of the Hot Creations family, remixing various releases and dropping a total of four EPs - the last being ‘Sick Pleasure’ in 2016, which still stands today as a highlight in the label’s extensive catalogue. Marking a long-awaited return to Jamie Jones and Lee Foss’ beloved imprint after seven years, with material via renowned labels such as Solid Grooves, Cocoon, Desolat and his very own NATURE imprint over that period further establishing him as a leading name, he arrives fresh from his third Paradise show of the season ready to ignite dancefloors with a trio of irresistible beats on ‘Slapfunk’. A project inspired following a night soundtracked by the Amsterdam collective, he notes “I originally made this EP after I’d been to Slapfunk in Amsterdam, and looked to create a track I thought would go down well there”. 

Title track ‘Slapfunk’ opens the release with shifting stabs, warping bass patterns and fizzing lead synths, steadily progressing into a menacing club-focused workout. Continuing his signature style, ‘Questions’ showcases a blend of pulsating beats synchronised with a warped vocal topline that enhances the allure. Finally, ‘Next Game’ delivers a punchy trip loaded with subtle minimal-leaning influences, combining chopped vocal snippets with slick, stripped-back percussion. 

wAFF ‘Slapfunk EP’ drops via Hot Creations on 8th September 2023. 

Tracklist: 
A1. Slapfunk 
B1. Questions 
B2. Next Game

wAFF - Slapfunk

Head Honcho Jesse Jacob returns on Airtime with a solo EP after 2,5 years. Jesse continues to push the boundaries of his sound, on this EP he brings more straight grooves and let the percussions speak.