Monstart is proud to present the label's twentieth release, which will be available November 24, 2023. This "Stepping Out" EP is the result of the collaboration of two French artists: Ouanounou - the head of the label - and Gipsyan - a talented producer from Montpellier.

With "Stepping Out" this original duo pays tribute to their common musical preferences, which are in the mood of the UK & US underground scenes - hard drums, juke, footwork - and global bass. The result is a body of work that is technical, heavy, percussive, yet extremely harmonious. A musical journey into the club world, from 130 to 160 BPM.

"Stepping Out" is a 10-track album by Ouanounou and Gipsyan. They have combined their science and studio approach to create a work that is made for the dancefloor.

After participating in an artistic residency last January, the two artists began a deep process of reflection and creation aimed at defining their perspective of club music in 2023.

The project was based on the idea of liberation and artistic self-affirmation. On the occasion of this 20th release, "Stepping Out" will also be available in a limited edition on vinyl, marking the label's very first physical release.

Including massive remixes from legendaries producers 🔥
https://soundcloud.com/djpolo-uk
https://soundcloud.com/nkc
https://soundcloud.com/dj-marfox
https://soundcloud.com/henzotrax
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“7 years after my first EP and all the experience gained in clubs and studios, I'm delighted to release this project with Gipsyan on my own label. For me, it's a complete project drawing on the many influences that have shaped my artistic identity. It's an EP made for clubs and dancefloors, which required a lot of introspection and artistic bias to bring to life. I'm also very proud to have so many talented remixers on this release, who have taken the tracks beyond anything I could have imagined.”
https://soundcloud.com/ouanounou

“This project is a culmination, via Monstart, a label that motivated me because it was the only one I was in contact with even before joining through their events. This project inspires me with instantaneity and the uncompromising sharing of trends. It's a warlike, dynamic EP. It represents the common ground we share with Ouanounou personally, more than artistically. The result is raw and with a positive masculine energy.”
https://soundcloud.com/gipsytrax

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Producer : Ouanounou & Gipsyan
Vocal : Karlita, Zoé Nacer
Mix & Mastering : Qant Mastering
https://www.instagram.com/qantmastering/

Artwork x Esquive Studio : https://www.instagram.com/esquivestudio/
Illustrator Antoine Paikert, aka Esquive Studio, worked closely with Monstart on 'Stepping Out', to define the visual dimension of the project. Here, he offers a contemplative yet dynamic composition in the image of the EP, where two human figures face each other and embody visions of a future conducive to emancipation.

Aurora (NKC Remix)

Download 📀

09. Ouanounou, Gipsyan - Aurora (NKC Remix)

Aurora

06. Ouanounou, Gipsyan - Aurora

04. Gipsyan - Luz

Infinite

01. Ouanounou, Gipsyan - Infinite

carm (2022)

Carmy // Mindtrap

Time Travel Freestyle

Fortaliax - Mindtrap slowed and reverb with carmy from the bear

Fortaliax - Mindtrap slowed x carmy the bear

Every Second Counts

Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto

Carmys anger x DJ ZUP RaIii - модель - SLOWED (The bear)

Inquiries: tapalagatunes@gmail.com
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Homegrown Bass Music from the streets of NYC

Releases with: 
@wearesilkenwood
@heavensentrecs
@echoescollective
@suburbiacollective

dxprx (dxprxssxdk1d)
Eric Noir (ericslavenoir)
Seidou Takizawa (滝澤 政道, also known as Owl or T-OWL)
alice

🤝 Club Music Lovers since 2009
📀 https://monstart.bandcamp.com
📩 contact@monstart.fr

Monstart was born 15 years ago, out of love and celebration. The fruit of the meeting of Ouanounou (DJ) and Chatte Chatoyante (dancer-performer). 

With its pack of artists coming from all over the world, the label has been exploring club music and culture. Not caring about adhering to one specific genre, they draw from all of their combined influences to create a hybrid project.

With one idea in mind : to be together while celebrating the richness of human singularities.

Since 2009, 80 events mixing music and performances, 21 releases on the label (EPs and compilations) and a 5 years residency on Rinse France have allowed them to express their own vision of club music. After 5 years of Rinse’s residency,  Monstart is experiencing a new chapter with their homies of Piñata Radio by starting a musical journey, becoming their new monthly hosts. 

“For us dance and music are inseparable. We approach them in a personal, visceral and inclusive way. We don’t care about fitting in.”

Since 2019, the label has opened its publishing and sync branch named 'AudioScore', producing music for worldwide advertising campaigns.
https://audioscore.studio 
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New tracks tagged #carmy