This September saw the release of Christian Smiths third solo album Input/Output delivered on his very own imprint, Tronic. The 11 track production embodied his message of creating real techno, with powerful percussions and melodic basslines throughout.

This December as winter draws, Christian brings us a formidable remix package with reworks from Julian Jewell, Kaiserdisco, Kenny Glasgow and Victor Ruiz.

First on the line up, is Kenny, who takes Subzero into a hypnotic zone, riding deep along a slowly building melodic hook. Pulsing bass stabs go in and out, building an atmosphere before the percussive force kicks in with authority. 

Initiate Sequence is going full force with this remix by Julian Jewell, it comes straight out the gate with a pumping beat. Searing claps push the mix amid a repetition of dark vocals. Bringing a pounding floor filler to the mix. 

Kaiserdisco delivers some low end funk with their remix of 'Explanation'. Groovy yet strong, this mix brings it all together, combining catchy synth work with the dark undertones we all love to vibrate to. 

Victor brings us his rework of 'Blast Off', and brings it he does! Crispy kick and a booming low hold down the back bone of the beat like a boss, as the thundering synth rides atop.

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Christian Smith - Explanation (Kaiserdisco Remix) [Tronic]

Tronic is one of the most established and longest-running techno labels in the world. Founded in 1994 by Christian Smith while he was attending University, the label now has over 430 releases under its belt. Christian and his team have paved the way for many artists including ANNA, Dosem, Wehbba, and more recently Drunken Kong. Tronic's main philosophy is simple: nonpurist, honest, house and techno. The label has released countless of artist albums and is regularly supported by the top players in the industry. Some outstanding releases have been Christian Smith's remixes of Carl Craig's seminal 'At Les" song, which has become one of the biggest vinyl sales releases of the past decade. Other notable releases and remixes came from Laurent Garnier, and Underworld. The weekly Tronic Radio show is being syndicated on over 120 stations worldwide and has had over 500 shows. With regards to events, Tronic has had a successful 15-week season in Ibiza at the 3000-capacity Eden super club, while also hosting arenas at established festivals, and doing over 100+ club events worldwide from Tokyo to London, Sao Paulo, and Detroit.

Julian Sánchez, better known as Sonata, began his journey in electronic music at the age of 15 in Monterrey, Nuevo León. Over time, he has developed a style that blends the power of Techno, the energy of House, and the depth of hypnotic sounds always with the intention of connecting with the dance floor and making people move.

Throughout his career, he has released music through various projects on labels such as UD Records. Currently, with his project as Sonata, he founded his own label, Striva, where he promotes sounds ranging from high-energy House to Peak Time, Raw/Deep/Hypnotic. In addition to continuing to explore his musical identity, he seeks to collaborate with other labels and artists to expand his sound.

Although his music has mainly resonated in the local scene, he has shared flyers with well-known artists and performed in cities like Monterrey and Playa del Carmen, appearing at Circo Sonoro, Topaz Deluxe, French Fried, APARATO, and La Old School Mainstage, among other underground events and after-parties.

His music is designed for the dance floor: more than introspective or laid-back, Sonata focuses on energy and rhythm perfect for non-stop dancing.

He is currently pushing Striva forward, preparing new releases, and developing his radio show Striva Sessions, while continuing to explore his sound and connect with the audience.

Giovanni Corrêa Nunes Brito, 1997. 
Itu - SP

Christian Smith - Explanation (Kaiserdisco Remix) [Tronic]

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