~ Alek Soltirov [Macedonia] ~

If you’ve never heard of the up-and-coming artist Alek Soltirov, you’re frankly missing out. Over the past 6 years, Alek has been one to keep your eyes and ears on through his vast and awe-inspiring discography filled with deep house floor stompers, which have been released on renowned labels such as Nervous Records and King Street Sounds. When it comes to producing, he consistently manages to strike, with unbelievable ease, the happy medium between profoundness and high-energy. Heavily influenced by the Founding Fathers of house music (Frankie Knuckles, Masters At Work, Derrick Carter, …) and by hip-hop legends (Tribe Called Quest, NAS), those sweet sounds have become the mainstay of his tracks. As a dj, he has already shared decks with prominent house names like Louie Vega and Demuir.

On these scorching days, he is gracing us with a seamless and thirst-quenching mix full of spellbinding house beats, tinged with tuneful piano riffs. Chill out, take a deep breath and sip to your heart's content the exquisite musical cocktail he generously prepared for us with a top-notch selection from Mike Dunn, Oumou Sangaré or DJ Aakmael, to name but a few.

Alek Soltirov’s latest crush: Oliver Dollar - Another Day Another Dollar EP [Classic Music Company]

Our team’s recommendations: Making Me Blue [MoodyHouse Recordings], That Good Place [Artefact Records], Greezy [Nite Grooves]

s. // @aleksoltirov
f. // www.facebook.com/aleksoltirovdj/

002 ~ plastic/vibes x Alek Soltirov 🇲🇰

In the ever changing illustration of what symbolizes house music today, a young entrant from Macedonia, Alek Soltirov, has immersed the uncompromising sounds of hip hop,  old school funk and soul and crafted into his own signature house blend. His production trademark is by resampling the behemoths such as Patrice Rushen, Al Green, George Benson, James Brown, Dr. Dre, Tupac, resulting in an intrinsic funky house sound. Moreover, Alek is not afraid to demonstrate his own independent interpretation of deep and funky driven house. As such, his impressive portfolio has been recognized by the likes of Mark Farina, Joey Negro, DJ Sneak, Doc Link, Dj Heather on multiple occasions. 

2010 was the year that put things in perspective. Chicago and deep house captured his attention and later became the very inspiration of his deep and groove sound. Frankie Knuckles, Derrick Carter, Mark Farina, Tommy Largo, Delano Smith, Kerri Chandler, Miguel Migs were the few visionaries that ignited his production efforts in 2013. 

Infused with distinct techniques that gush contentment, Alek’s production leaves relentless energy on the house music paradigm. Despite his young age, the maturity of Alek Soltirov’s output is evident and unceasing on labels such as Salted Music, Nervous Records, Fogbank Recordings, Good For You Records, Mind Medicine, Emby, Doin Work Records, Whitebeard Recordings-Chicago, Fullhouse Digital, Home Again Recordings Digital, Different Attitudes, King Street Sounds, Juiced Music, Greenhouse Recordings, Mjuzieekal Education, Pocket Jacks Trax, Mikita Skyy, Cruise Music, Grin Music. Overall, his eclectic music approach speaks for itself.  No wonder Alek’s releases have been charted by Joey Negro, Shur-I-Kan, DJ Mes, Kenny Summit just to name a few!

For bookings, inquiries & promos:
soltirov@live.com


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