Out Now On Viva Recordings:

1. Broken Layers

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Over the last year or so, the Viva Recordings team has been getting to know Miguel Scott, a talented producer from Johannesburg, South Africa. After many conversations and a few listening sessions, it was apparent that "Broken Layers" was just what the label needed. This release is packed with jazz & broken beat vibes, and is co written by BluShift, also from Johannesburg. You can also catch Miguel on labels like Nervous, Moiss Music Black, and his own Afrinative Soul imprint. Don’t sleep on this one.

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Jason Merle (4E&A Records) – “Those drums are clutch. Beautiful, organic sounds all around. In the bag.”  
Juan Moreno (1 Life Records) – “Nice broken beat track. So classy.”  
Deli-G (The Touch) – “Pure fire on this release.”  
Michael Fossati (Spirit of House web zine) – “A truly glamorous slice of jazz house bliss.”  
Simon Kirk (Stag Beetle Radio Show) – “5 Stars for this amazing record. Absolutely love it.”  
Clive Craske (RadioReverb) – “Loving the dexterous jazz piano, funky and driving broken beats and Thereminny synth wibbling. Ace.”  

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Available Now From Bandcamp: https://bit.ly/46g5yft
Traxsource: https://bit.ly/3PExKSD
Apple Music: https://apple.co/45QejwT
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/48jA7m0

Label and Artist Links:
https://www.viva-recordings.com
www.facebook.com/Miguelscottmiguel

Broken Layers

Miguel Scott & BluShift - Broken Layers (Viva Recordings)

Out Now On Viva Recordings:

1.  Money Can't
2. Money Can't (Dub)
3. Money Can't (Instrumental)
4. Money Can't (Radio Edit)

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The formidable pair known as Glass Slipper — Brad Eller and Lisa Cork-Twiss — continues to delve into their varied sonic roots for a unique perspective on dance music, ably transmitted on their fantastic new single for Viva Recordings, "Money Can't."

A product of Houston’s music scene, Lisa's early forays into music brought her to the Eurodance group Real McCoy from 1996 to 1998. Brad forged his own path, cutting his teeth as a DJ during San Francisco’s famed house music explosion in the early 2000s. After graduating from mixing records to live performance, Brad began making studio-based productions before moving to Austin. Then Brad read a 2013 interview with Lisa and reached out to her for a remote collaboration. The two realized they resided in the same area. It wasn’t long before this combination of voice and production led to the formation of Glass Slipper. Acclaimed singles for Oh So Coy, Large Music, Quantize, Foliage Records, and others have followed.

"Money Can't" is an exhilarating gourmet of uplifting house music. The classic elements of punchy four-on-the-floor rhythm, staccato piano chords, and bouncing sub-bass are all here in force, accented by spacious synthesizer textures and a rousing, soulful vocal from Lisa Cork-Twiss. The track builds mightily, its message of "money can't buy love" primed to bring the dancefloor together in a shared celebration of beats and melody. Also on deck are a Dub, an Instrumental, and a Radio Mix for DJs looking for those fiery options. Slip into something electrifying!

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Black Mighty Wax (Irma Records) – “That kind of Souful House...I love!!”  
Mr. V (Sole Channel Music) – “Straight Heat! Thanks Guys.”  
DJ Leandro P (Nylon Trax) – “Dope Pack. All of my support for this.”  
Niall Redmond (The Digital Groove) – “Nice vibes on this one - support from me for sure.”  
Dean Serafini (Frisky Rhythms) – “Those old school keys make an instant impact. Looking forward to giving this is a spin or three (nice and loud).”  
Simon Kirk (Stag Beetle Radio Show) – “Oh this is classy stuff - Proper house in the New Jersey style with a joyous piano drop.”  

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Available Now From Bandcamp: https://bit.ly/3QmvZLn
Traxsource: https://bit.ly/3FjLa1n
Beatport: https://bit.ly/3M32ewm
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/46MEJzA

Label and Artist Links:
vivarecordings.bandcamp.com/
glassslipperatx.com/

Money Can't

Glass Slipper - Money Can't (Viva Recordings)

Out Now On Viva Recordings:

1. Saturday Night (Extended Mix)
2. Saturday Night (Dub)

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Duwayne Motley's house music bona fides have few equals. Over the years, the prolific Charleston-based DJ and producer created exceptional sounds for the likes of Salted, King Street Sounds, Glasgow Underground, and quite a few more. "Come Get Me," Duwayne's 2009 release on Nervous Records upped the ante, receiving much acclaim and being selected for Nervous Records' best of compilation, Nervous House 20, mixed by CJ Mackintosh. Viva Recordings was among those who took notice and released Duwayne Motley's collaboration with Zandrina, "Gave Up On Love," in 2021.

Now Duwayne returns to Viva for an exhilarating house music statement, "Saturday Night." A chunky four-on-the-floor club bounce leads to sparkling layers of keys, strings, and staccato plucks as an uplifting vocal, once again from Zandrina, praises the virtues of Saturday night. This one is pure disco dynamite, beaming energy straight to the dancefloor in the form of percussive laser fills. Duwayne has also handily provided a Dub that takes the groove into deeper realms, looping and filtering the main keys while building the other elements smoothly on top. This one's a definite future staple for weekend peak time.

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Luis Machuca (Friskybeat Records) – “A great uplifting vocal jam.”  
Wilbour Craddock (Groovewest) – “Pure disco infused house magic.”  
Stranger Danger (Moulton Music) – “Nice little chugger. Full support.”  
Richie Hartness (Untitled Music) – “Sweet sweet soulful sounds.”  
Mason Rothert (Below Zero Radio) – “This is beautiful and sexy.”  
Hippie Torrales (Cyberjamz Radio) – “A great, straight up house groove.” 

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Available Now From Bandcamp: https://bit.ly/470Jequ
Traxsource: https://bit.ly/3QCJ1oa
Beatport: https://bit.ly/40fQAEe
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Ml0A9u

Label and Artist Links:
vivarecordings.bandcamp.com/
www.instagram.com/duwaynemotley/

Saturday Night

Duwayne Motley - Saturday Night (Viva Recordings)

Out Now On Viva Recordings:

1.  I Want You feat. Becka
2. I Want You feat. Becka (Dub Mix)
3. I Want You feat. Becka (Choppin Broccoli Remix)
4. I Want You feat. Becka (Instrumental)

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Points on the map converge as Minneapolis' Dan Laino (Phunk Junk, Bubble n Twist), Fresno's Jason Merle (4E&A Records, Viva), and acclaimed Leeds, UK-based vocalist Becka Ward (S&S Chicago, Let There Be House) converge for the fantastic new Viva Recordings single, "I Want You." The original flows like a deep house dream as floaty pads, an old-school bass line ride, and subdued house beats support Becka's emotive vocals and lyrics. Drawing upon the tradition of soulful house and R&B and blending it with lush production flourishes yields one serious late-night gift. The dancefloor is the ecstatic recipient. The trio also provides an Instrumental as well as a Dub version using the sparsest of vocals from the original. There's also the Choppin Broccoli Remix, which increases the tempo and heat just a tad, throwing in fresh new layers of instrumentation that bring Becka's vocal into another brilliant light. It's time to get down.

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Mr. V (Sole Channel Music) – “A super dope release.”  
Soulfuledge (Quantize) – “Love it. Deep, dreamy goodness.”  
Vinny Villbass (Badabing Diskos) – “Great production. Perfect for those hotel pool sunsets.”  
Dean Serafini (Frisky Rhythms) – “All mixes work nicely. The synth strings are captivating.”  
Michael Fossati (Spirit of House web zine) – “A glorious slice of late night bliss.”  
Aaron J Liguori (Beach Radio UK) – “Hard to choose a favorite, all top productions. Brillian release!”  

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Available Now From Traxsource: https://bit.ly/3sYjkW8
Bandcamp: https://bit.ly/3GAqov9
Beatport: https://bit.ly/3TnDXWa
Apple Music: https://apple.co/3RwnQ7B

Label and Artist Links:
vivarecordings.bandcamp.com/
www.traxsource.com/label/23653/viva-recordings

I Want You feat. Becka

Jason Merle & Dan Laino - I Want You feat. Becka (Viva Recordings)

Out Now On Viva Recordings:

1. Return to the Feelings (Dub)
2. Return to the Feelings feat. George JJ Flores

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India's deep house don Hamza Rahimtula has joined forces with HMNI Music impresario Cantos for an electric Viva Recordings single, "Return to the Feelings.." The release leads with the instrumental Dub, owing to the pair's allegiance to the DJ's sonic domain. A jazzy drum shuffle immediately signals that this cut is something a little different for the dancefloor, before a rolling sub-bass riff and sparkling chords come on the scene. A glorious half-time breakdown, furthering the jazzy predilection, transmits a moment of half-time bliss before the track builds to funky new heights. The Original version of "Return to the Feelings" follows, featuring GJJF Music's George JJ Flores giving an emotive spoken word statement in the mid-section break, enhancing the cut's already potent amount of cosmicness. Dive into this!

Danny Ward (Moodymanc) – “Loving the happy jazzy chug here...shall be playing this out.”  
Cuillere (No Fuss) – “Smooth like silk.”  
Ramiro (Uniting Souls Music) – “All the feels on this deep, dubby, jazzy journey. Love both versions, and I love seeing these 3 amazing artists collab!”  
Tom Lown aka Lucky Sun (Lucky Sun Recordings) – “Wow what a feel to this. That breakdown …”. 
Snooba (Radio Panik) – “Nice jazzy vibes!”  
Yogi Haughton (DJ Mag) – “This is really nice. The percussion is lovely.”  


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Available Now From Bandcamp: https://bit.ly/47okb0j
Traxsource: https://bit.ly/3H6Y5ob
Beatport: https://bit.ly/3vham6T
Apple Music: https://apple.co/4aOyr5h


Label and Artist Links:
vivarecordings.bandcamp.com/
www.instagram.com/vivarecordings/

Return to the Feelings feat. George JJ Flores

Cantos & Hamza Rahimtula - Return to the Feelings feat. George JJ Flores (Viva Recordings)

Out Now on Viva Recordings:

1.  Dance to the Rhythm of Love (Marcell Marias Remix)

Just a few months after it’s initial release and extremely warm reception, Homero Espinosa’s "Dance To The Rhythm Of Love" on Viva Recordings is back with a special remix treatment. Late in 2023, Viva took part in a special remix / producers contest with SEMPA (Seattle Electronic Music Producer Association), with a remix release being the first prize. After much deliberation, a final decision came down this - the Marcell Marias remix. Using the classic original elements while adding his own touch, Marcell takes us on a journey, with mesmerizing strings, hypnotic percussion and and a subtle yet effective acid line weaving throughout. This is the perfect enhancement and counterpart to the original release. Float away on this blissful remix. Get deep!

Hector Romero (Def Mix) – “Really like the groove on this remix. Nice one.”  
Rory Hoy (Super Hi-Fi) – “Acid-o-riffic!”  
Tom Lown (Lucky Sun) – “This is great late night / early morning business.”  
Miguel Graca (Pronto Musique) – “This is dope & trippy.”  
Frank Amodo (streamer) – “What a groover! Looking forward to adding this to my playlist.”  
Michael Fossati (Spirit of House) – “Downright hypnotic.”  

Available Now From Bandcamp: https://bit.ly/3yUA1nG
Traxsource: https://bit.ly/4bN2Wsw
Beatport: https://bit.ly/3Rcm6Qc
Apple Music: https://apple.co/3x0wTWY


Label and Artist Links:
homeroespinosa.bandcamp.com/
marcell.bandcamp.com/

Dance to the Rhythm of Love (Marcell Marias Remix)

Homero Espinosa - Dance to the Rhythm of Love (Marcell Marias Remix) [Viva Recordings]

Detroit legend Mike Grant of Moods & Grooves Records with a great mix for your enjoyment!

Mike Grant Live DJ Set @ THIS! For Viva Recordings - Apr 20th 2024

Out Now On Viva Recordings:

The Tunnel (Main Mix)
The Tunnel (Express Mix)
The Tunnel (Instrumental)

For the next Viva Recordings release, a convergence of artists equally weighted for their own projects have combined forces to form a new Supergroup. DuBeats, Col Lawton and Glass Slipper are full steam ahead with their single "The Tunnel". The Main Mix and it’s Instrumental Mix counterpart conjure up classic West Coast vibes with lush chords, snappy beats and soaring vocals from Lisa Cork-Twiss while keeping the sound current. The Express Mix picks up the pace a bit with forward driving rhythms while dubbing it out with a sparse vocal treatment. A well rounded house project for deep and soulful house fans. This train is leaving the station. All aboard!


Label and Artist Links:
vivarecordings.bandcamp.com/
www.instagram.com/vivarecordings/

The Tunnel

DuBeats, Col Lawton & Glass Slipper - The Tunnel (Viva Recordings)

Out Now On Viva Recordings:

1.  Starlite (Extended Mix)
2. Starlite (Extended Inst Mix)
3. Starlite (Stripped Dub)
4. Starlite (Main Mix)
5. Starlite (Main Inst Mix)

With a multi-page discography of releases dating back over 15 years, Demarkus Lewis is one of the hardest working men in house music, regularly adding to his diverse string of underground floor fillers. Mastering many house styles, Demarkus has released House bombs on Nervous Records, soulful nuggets on Kingstreet Soundz, hypnotizing afro-rhythms on Slip n Slide, and everything in-between on his own Grin Music imprint. Demarkus returns once again to his home-away-from-home Viva Recordings for the enchanting “Starlite.” Bubbling basslines, smooth synths and tight vocal snippets by Demarkus himself move this one right along. Give it a spin.

Mr. V (Sole Channel Music) – “Stellar job by Demarkus.”  
Jason Merle (4E&A Records) – “Beautiful release. In the bag.”  
Juan Moreno (1 Life Records) – “Nice one. Perfect to drive the dancefloor.”  
Magnus Asberg (On The House Records) – “Yes! Demarkus deeeep. Full support.”  
Jon Freer (Freer Sounds) – “No one grooves like Demarkus.”  
Taigo Onez (Ban Le’ Dex) – “Always a favorite! Absolutely in support of Demarkus.”  

Available Now From Traxsource: https://bit.ly/4cLtJpd
Juno Download: https://bit.ly/3Lxzsnb
Apple Music: https://apple.co/3zwdE8C
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4bsZQsB

Label and Artist Links:
www.vivarecordings.com
www.facebook.com/demarkus.lewis

Starlite

Demarkus Lewis - Starlite (Viva Recordings)

Out Now On Viva Recordings:

1.  Follow Me
2. Got da Flav

Minneapolis based producer and DJ Dan Laino is back on Viva Recordings for the summery "Follow Me", a fantastic follow up to his recent collaboration "I Want You" with Jason Merle and Becka on the label in recent months. A prolific producer, and no stranger to the game, he's signed tracks to labels like Phoenix Music, 4E&A, Grin Music and more.

"Follow Me" starts with deep chords, a subtle pulsating bassline and whispery vocal samples, steadily building as the track meanders along. It's almost made for the end of Summer. A perfect poolside or patio track for the summer, and a sure fire after hours track for early mornings as autumn sets in. Flip it over for "Got da Flav," which continues the airy vibes of this single. Swirling pads, subtle stabs, and a spacious groove that makes it easy to close your eyes and get lost on the dancefloor. Dive in!

Mark Mac (The Sounds Collective) – “Two great tunes for the club.”  
Rick Preston (Viva Recordings) – “Beautiful tracks!”  
Matt Prehn (Oh So Coy) – “Nice old San Fran vibe on this one.”  
Jason Merle (4E&A Records) – “Gorgeous pair of tracks here. In the bag.”  
Simon Kirk (Proton Radio) – “Deep House of the finest order!”  
DJ Firefly (Couch Dancing) – “Great Deep House with a classic feel.”  

Available Now From Bandcamp: https://bit.ly/3Av42eE
Traxsource: https://bit.ly/3Mjw0gk
Beatport: https://bit.ly/4dV1HrI
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3yFrrd3


Label and Artist Links:
https://viva-recordings.com/
www.instagram.com/danlaino_music/

Follow Me

Dan Laino - Follow Me (Viva Recordings)

Quality House Music From Seattle, WA USA

Founded in early 1998, the goal was to consistently put out records that would be loved and played by many in the house music community. Viva Recordings found success with its first debut from Johnny Fiasco and the with Rick Preston's Altruism EP, which gained notoriety when "Spring Fling" was featured on Mark Farina's San Francisco Sessions Vol.1. From these early releases the road was paved for Viva Recordings' success. Over the last few years we have been working on personal projects but now have decided to bring the label back and take the Viva name back. If you feel your music fits in the scope of our label please send demos to our A&R/Label Manager Chad Neiro at his email.

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