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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.

Aural - Desire (Fabrice 4 a.m Mix)

Makam - New York G

Tokonoma Style

Kagemusha

The Artist Concurrently Known As Jackmate has been already been indoctrinated into our cult since he signed onto he Pampa bookings roster awhile back. As SoulPhiction he is also co-founder of Philpot, the Stuttgart-based label, home to the majority of his releases over the past 10+ years. Anyway, we get the privilege of stamping the Turkey logo on SoulPhiction's first proper release of 2013, following his remixes for Murat Tepeli and Detroit Swindle. 'When Radio Was Boss' is a tribute to those magical electromagnetic waves that ruled yesteryear. With that prototypical Pampa percussion-rattling and clanking its way into the room-and a warm, round bassline bounce combined with some symphonic froth in the atmosphere, this track definitely demands airplay. On the dancefloor, at least! (And right in the middle of the track, catch the pleasantly jarring shout-out from WBAU, the call sign of the defunct New York radio station that counted members of Public Enemy and hosts of Yo! MTV Raps amongst its staff.) On the flip, the bpm gets cranked down just a bit for 'Maybachswagger"-If the A-side is a tribute to radio, the B has roller-skating on its mind. Starting out spooky with a sampled voice cooing over a slightly detuned bassline, the surprise comes in the final third, when a kawaii disco vibe drops in, seducing you onto the rink for a few laid-back laps.

Soulphiction - A When Radio Was Boss (PAMPA019)

The Infiniti Collection

Sunlight

Hardfloor ― The Best of Hardfloor (UK: 15 September 1997) [EYEUKCD015]

01 Hardfloor ― Once Again Back (5:11)
02 Hardfloor ― Into The Nature (7:52)
03 Hardfloor ― Mahogany Roots (7:28)
04 Hardfloor ― Dubdope (7:09)
05 Hardfloor ― Fish 'N Chips (7:42)
06 Hardfloor ― Ain't Nuttin' But A Format Thang (7:56)
07 Hardfloor ― Lost In The Silver Box (7:13)
08 Hardfloor ― Yimtrop (7:07)
09 Hardfloor ― Confuss (7:18)
10 Hardfloor ― Acperience (9:00)
11 Rising High Collective ― Fever Called Love (Hardfloor Remix) (7:22)
12 Robert Armani ― Circus Bells (Hardfloor Remix) (9:01)
13 Bassheads ― Is There Anybody Out There? (Hardfloor Remix) (8:36)
14 Hardfloor ― Beavis At Bat (Dave Angel Remix) (6:02)
15 Hardfloor ― Strikeout (Surgeon Remix) (5:26)
16 New Order ― Blue Monday (Hardfloor Remix) (8:38)
17 Depeche Mode ― It's No Good (Hardfloor Remix) (6:45)
18 Hardfloor ― Kangaroos & Bubbles (Armando's Darkside Remix) (5:24)
19 Mory Kanté ― Yeke Yeke (Hardfloor Remix) (6:32)

http://www.discogs.com/master/7731



12 Robert Armani ― Circus Bells (Hardfloor Remix) (9:01)

https://utopiarecordsinc.bandcamp.com/album/manabu-nagayama-soichi-terada-low-tension

This highly sought after version of Low Tension originally released on the 'La Ronde' EP on BPM Records Japan in 1991, has been remastered for single release for the first time. Also features a stripped back rework by cult Japanese producer Yukihiro Fukutomi and Alexander Bradley himself with an extended deep, dubby and melodic Utopian mix. The mythical deep house works of Japanese producers such as Nagayama and Terada have become folklore with the latter's production for Nami Shimada entitled 'Sunshower' (featuring Larry Levan mix) his most recognized work. Pressed Loud and Limited on a 180 gram vinyl 12" with its original beautiful stunning artwork on a full picture sleeve - all the trimmings by Phonica / Vinyl Factory London. We hope you enjoy this timeless record for years to come.

Manabu Nagayama & Soichi Terada - Low Tension (Utopian Mix)

New Life is now available as an official download (also on Spotify).

https://www.beatport.com/release/little-i-ep/2332508

https://www.junodownload.com/products/fresh-low-little-i-ep/3811648-02/

New Life

Yoni - P-Yonic

Key Tronic Ensemble - Calypso Of House (Paradise Version)

Slam's remix of Paperclip People's "Throw." COMING SOON!

Paperclip People - Throw (Slam's RTM Remix)

Purchase limited edition vinyl 12" - http://presentediscos.bandcamp.com

The nascent Dj/Producer José Martí takes delight in being the first maker of the Presente life’s work. With this record, he shows his beaming skills with these 2 tasteful edits that will uplift you to the warmest state of dancing.

On the starting side, the tropical flavour is brought straightforward to the dance floor. With “Viveros”, José places together the respective essences of Latin Jazz and House, and achieves a definitive fusion banger that vitalizes the party spirit to another level.

Viveros

The Alishan Forest Railway is a 86 km network of narrow-gauge railways running through the forests of Alishan Mountain in Chiayi County, Taiwan. During the Spring months, the iconic red train passes through an endless array of cherry blossoms and small, untouched villages. This peaceful scene is set in contrast to the stories told by locals, of wandering spirits seen deep in the forest. The spirits are believed to be the lost souls of the 32 passengers, who perished in the tragic derailment of the train in 1981.

Burn a candle in remembrance when you play this record at the club.

Jon Sable & Huerta - Alishan Forest Railway

Slick N Flash - Split

The music of Genius of Time has always been defined by a certain elegance and grace. Finding new ways into and out of the labyrinth that some people call (deep) house, one the Swedish duo’s inner strength is the uncanny ability to create tension, sustaining and playing with it, before rewarding the listener (or dancer) with a fulminating mirror ball. Same goes for their treatment of percussive elements. 
„Peace Bird“, the opener of GOT’s EP of the same name, is a prime-example of that technique: a tight build-up and an intricate breakdown lead to heavily strings and foolproof floor finesse. Coming along with „Smiling Into Eternity“ that mellows you down easy as well as the club ready  „Rymd01“, the whole thing is a more than worthy successor to GOT’s first EP for Running Back almost five years ago. Niceness unlimited. Nerd facts: most of the elements of these three tracks here were recorded live and then mixed down on a reel to reel. No safety net, no double bottom!  Genius of time and genius of love.

Peace Bird RB075

Peace Bird

Genius Of Time - Peace Bird (RB075)

Jüngerschaft ist vor allem eine Beziehung und ein Lebensstil. Das bedeutet, wir müssen ihn im Alltag mühsam einüben. Manchmal bedeutet dies auch Hindernisse, die uns von unserem Sinn und unserer Identität entfremden, aus dem Weg zu räumen. No pain no gain - der Alltag wird durch Entschiedenheit zum Training für die Ewigkeit.

#4 No Pain, No Gain

Started to upload tracks I've come across in my online travels.   Some are old, some are new but all are deep; very deep.   I've always been into hypnotic deep house so I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

I'm a music fanatic. Now on https://www.beatsense.com/ISS#/ until plug dj goes back or Queup opens :)

Slick N Flash - Split

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