Artist: Atlantic Soul Featuring Tony Lindsay
Title: Just Got Paid
Label: Rootz
Format: Vinyl
Release Date: 8/22/05
Audio Sample: Listen

Talk about your summer jam pleaser! Olav Basoski & Alex Romano come through with a remix that defines why remixes are so important to dance music. To take a quality vocal house track, and reinterpret it into a gigantic sax-driven disco filtered percussive number with the vocal still intact (but not as dominating). .

Ladies and gentlemen – this is house music bliss!

It still amazes me how long Olav Basoski has been churning out excellent dance music. But now it seems very evident that not only is his hand important on the studio knobs, but his label with Alex Romano is developing a distinguished “ear” for new talent, and the Rootz label has reached new heights with this release. .. Read more

01) Haji & Emanuel – Take Me Away [White]
02) Deux – Sun Rising Up [Azuli]
03) Wawa – Flamenco [Big Love]
04) Afro Medusa – Pasilda [Azuli]
05) ATFC – Reach Out To Me [Onephatdeeva]
06) Dave Spoon – Sunrise [Big Love]
07) Filthy Rich – Dirty Freak [UMM]
08) Martin Solveig – Everybody [Defected]
09) Z Factor – Make A Move On Me [Defected]
10) Patrick Alavi – Power [Azuli]

01) Who’s Who – Not So Dirty
02) Smooth & J & & Bad Boy Bill – The Hand That Feeds
03) Brian Cox – All You Bitches [Elixir]
04) Almas Matris – Circuito (Clamaran Mix)
05) Deep Dish – Say Hello (Angello Mix)
06) Timo Mass – First Day (General Midi Mix)
07) Mylo – Drop The Pressure (Karl G Mix)
08) DJ Icey – Acid Conga (Madox Mix)
09) Chris Bohn – Dirty
10) Granite & Phunk – Acid Pop

01) Michael Gray – Borderline [Eye Industries]
02) Quentin Harris – Lets Be Young [Shelter]
03) Tom Novy – Your Body (Remix) [Royal Flush]
04) Unknown – Gypsy Woman (Remix) [CDR]
05) Lifelike & Kris Menace – Discopolis [Vulture]
06) Full Intention – I Believe In You [Eye Industries]
07) Bob Sinclar – Love Generation [Defected]
08) Southside Hustlers – Right Before My Eyes [Tool Room]
09) Dajae – Brighter days [Tool Room]
10) Portobella – Ride (Club mix) [Eye/Island]

Artist: Axwell
Title: Feel The Vibe (Jerry Ropero & Denis The Menace Remix)
Label: Nero
Format: Vinyl
Release Date: 8/18/05
Audio Sample: Listen

Why did it take so long for such a proper remix to come out for this ’05 anthem? I mean, this ‘ish is fuc*in’ unreal and somehow makes a played out track sound completely fresh all over again.

My hat goes off to Jerry Ropero & Denis The Menace, as these boys are making some serious noise right now with their top notch production. They rip into Axwell’s original, ignore the new cheesy vocal that Data records required for their release versions, and stick to the track’s finest moments, and just take off on a magic carpet ride of percussive Teneglia bliss! .. Read more

Some say with the turn of a season the Electronic Dance Culture embraces a genre and propels its popularity beyond its other musical counterparts. Most would agree that the fluctuation in popularity has nothing to do with forces of nature; rather at the center of any successful uprising you’ll find innovative arrangements, ass-shaking beats and unparalleled production. Take multiple EPs of this nature, within a reasonably short time frame, and you have the formula for a dominant dance genre. 2004 found House Music re-immersing within the EDM Culture with strong production from major players across the globe. Enter Jon Pegnato. This Los Angeles based DJ/Producer has been making waves with groundbreaking music and floor filling performances earning him a nomination in URB Magazine’s Top 100 of 2004 and multiple gigs throughout the United States.

Jon was kind enough to accept our interview. Here is a small piece in the life of Mr. Pegnato’

FHM: Where do you hail from?

JP: Los Angeles, CA ‘ USA

FHM: Were you a DJ first, or a producer first?

JP: DJ

FHM: As a relatively new DJ/Producer, you are certainly experiencing a lot of new emotions. With that in mind, what is the most frustrating thing about being a producer in today’s dance culture?

JP: It’s a lot harder than I thought it would be. It seems at times, that if you’re not producing a mainstream sound, or kissing ass, then you’re brushed aside as average, or not an up-to-par producer. I guess that is just the way the cookie crumbles.

FHM: Tell us about your favorite gig so far as a performer? Was it stateside, or an international affair? Describe the vibe of the experience.

JP: One of my favorite experiences on the road thus far has been in Grand Rapids, MI. The people there are just dope. They all come in from surrounding cities, to drink, have a good time, and enjoy house music; which is what I’m all about! I find that the vibe in smaller club settings is always a better experience for me, than larger events. I like being able to talk to people, and see them up close. I don’t like being that ‘dot’ on stage. Plus, I love being able to leave the decks to get another beer, or two. Read more

Exclusive – Pacha To Open In New York City

Pacha are proud to announce their imminent move to the bright lights of New York City, where they will be opening their first American club venue in October – 2005.

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http://www.erickmorillo.com/magazinesept/septpages/Pg016+17PachaSept05-QuePas.html

Artist: Dave Armstrong & Redroche
Title: Love Has Gone
Label: Eyezcream
Format: Vinyl
Release Date: 8/15/05
Audio Sample: Listen

Is it me, or is the Eyezcream label dropping bombs at a rate where President Bush & the current administration may have the boys of Armstrong, Redroche, and DLG on their terrorist list?

I wouldn’t be surprised.

Eyezcream is screaming up the quality meter, and “Love Has Gone” is Dave Armstrong’s next effort of artistic magic. The man is probably still hearing compliments on his “Make Your Move” chart topper, and knowing that the bar was set high, he made damn sure his next major release was going to be big. Recruiting a supporting crew of the likes of label mate Redroche, and heading across the pond & obtaining Hal Ritson of the Young Punx to play bass, keyboards, and drums for the recording, needless to say, this is one giant production outfit… Read more