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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SGRAW054 - Shokë - N.5

Personal EP

Personal

UK DJ/producer Latmun will add another string to his bow this February as he launches his first label project, Lateral, marking and celebrating his eighth year as an artist. A firm fixture of the global circuit with appearances at venues including DC10, Amnesia, Printworks, Club Space, Hï and Warehouse Project, his sets for the likes of Music On, Paradise and ANTS have seen his profile surge since breaking through. And yet, his stock only looks set to rise further across 2023.

Having released music via a long list of renowned labels across his career, including Hot Creations, Solid Grooves, Relief, Sola, Repopulate Mars, Mindshake and elrow music, the launch unveils a project which has been a long-time in the works - kicking things off in style with his new single, 'Just Play', with further material scheduled throughout the year ahead...

'The first release on Lateral has been a long time coming, but finding the right track has been challenging as I wanted it to reflect correctly what the label is about. 'Just Play' is meant to be exactly that, a combination of different styles resulting in something unique, which hopefully makes you want to 'just play it'. - Latmun.

Opening via a snaking bassline and crisp drum shots before building into a driving anthem armed with skittering, warped vocal samples, 'Just Play' is an impactful and mischievous cut shaped for the peak time, revealing an impressive first glimpse into the future direction of the label.

Just Play

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Latmun - Just Play [Lateral LAT001]

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Alex O'Clock - Another Work [NSO-068]

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Palermo-born Francis De Simone drops a fresh four-track EP on Jamie Jones’ Hottrax. 

Within Italy’s vibrant house music scene, newcomer Francis De Simone has been climbing the ranks, showcasing his talent on esteemed labels like Hot Creations, Solid Grooves Raw, SB Recordings and more. Fusing elements of funk, R&B, and Latin house, De Simone has garnered support from influential artists such as Marco Carola, Joseph Capriati, and label maestro Jamie Jones. The Sicilian now turns his attention to Jones' Hottrax, gearing up for his label debut with the spaced-out 'Switch' EP featuring four slick cuts. 

The package opens with ‘Switch’, a tripped-out groove with bouncing beats, warping vocal injections and pulsating bass. ‘Stress’ maintains the energy, guided by rumbling sub-bass and skippy hits, setting the stage for hands-up moments. Up Next, ‘Naja’ delivers a no-nonsense bongo frenzy with Latin influences and grooving rhythms before ‘Rollin’ rounds out the EP in style, fusing rolling low-ends and rapped vocals. 

Francis De Simone ‘Switch’ EP drops via Hottrax on 26th January 2024. 

Tracklist: 
1. Switch 
2. Stress 
3. Naja 
4. Rollin

Francis De Simone - Rollin

Out Of That

90's Club EP

90's Club

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!

SGRAW071 - Aaron Martin - Let Me Be Your Afterhour

Discip - Sometimes EP
Including Iglesias Remix

Sometimes EP

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Discip - Sometimes (Original Mix)

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Luis Fandiño info:
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Naju
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• najuconcept.bandcamp.com/
• @user-158208280

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PREMIERE: Luis Fandiño - FANTASTIC MAN (Naju Remix) [Diez Records]

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