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Boogie Basics presents "Sabroso", a nice and hefty house music stomper from San Francisco Bay Area production duo Carlos Alfonzo and Robert Ortiz. These busy and long-time DJs have an impressive CV of gigs and releases between them, including appearances on the likes of Moody Recordings, Ammo Recordings, Blue Orb, Elikonas Records, and We Jack. "Sabroso" is a full-on dance floor groover, providing tough rhythms and dramatic builds as sonic caffeine for late night crowds. There's a distinctive deep latin touch as well, with dashes of broken beats and horn-like synth stabs accenting the flow. All in all, "Sabroso" serves as an effective peak time houser ready for inclusion in the discerning DJ's digital bag of tricks. Primed for spins!

Lupe Fuentes (Inhouse Records) - "Dope tune." Natural Rhythm - "Big room sound for real. Chunky groove." Benji Candelario (Transistori Music) - "Good tune!" Jason Hodges (Sampled Recordings) - "Dope track!" Lorenzo al Dino (7th District / Royal Plastic) - "Solid." DJ Style (Knob Records) - "Hot tune." Eric Davenport (Guesthouse) - "Good production quality. In your face beats, driving melody … should set the party off." Alexander East (Planet East) - "Nice!" Hector De Mar (Liquid Music / Ritmik Records) - "Bouncy groove here." Andrew Macari (Greenhouse / Tastie) - "Solid club track." SimonG (Deep South Audio, New Zealand) - "Cracking grooves … slick and funky." Tariq Ziyad (Nu Urban ERA) - "I love the blissed out house sounds here … full support." Jamie Topham (CDPool) - "Alfonzo & Ortiz deliver a dance floor banger … hold tight!"

Los Angeles house music label Boogie Basics unveils the new single from Chris Melzer, a DJ whose musical journey has seen him as a participant in the dance music scenes of Salt Lake City, Seattle, L.A., and Burning Man. His style involves a 'simplicity of sounds' and to 'layer them to inspire an emotional reaction.' With "The Method", Chris puts this into practice, resulting in a searing peak time house music cut that walks the line between big room and deep house. The huge rhythm intro may deceive one into thinking the track is more pounding than it is … as the carefully sequenced melodic elements enter, the appeal of the cut for late night moments becomes clear. Gentle arpeggiations play over the driving, pulsing bass line and a plump drum track, while a dreamily modulated saxophone riff beckons dancers to the floor. A cool, effective breakdown featuring an inspiring spoken word section is also included, sure to give an electric dose of feel-good energy to the DJ's set. Boogie Basics brings it home again.

Benji Candelario - "Good tune!" skylab2000 - "Smooth and cool." Pierre Ravan (KaRavan / Pacha Ibiza Dubai) - "Great elements in this track … I can see it working in main room sets very well." Mark Kane (Housepital Records) - "Nicely constructed groove." Sean Ray (Nervous Records / Bullet:Dodge) - "Good stuff! The production is nice and clear and tight." Merlyn Martin (Subdivisions Global) - "This is groovy." Chris Udoh (Tigerhook / Escapism) - "Cool track!" Alien Tom (Native Alien, Los Angeles) - "Nice bass and some sexy sax … a deep banger." SimonG (Deep South Audio, New Zealand) - "Huge cruise!" DJ Zach (Subtronic End Radio Show) - "Sick. The spoken word part lays in there just right. Really tasty." Tariq Ziyad (New Urban ERA / Planet Rave) - "Great stuff … nice and jazzy." Russell Deeks (This Is Why We Dance) - "Solid prog-tinged house business." Alexandre Klimow (Pure FM, Belgium) - "This is a great 'method' to make people dance!"

Boogie Basics is a respected house music label operating out of Los Angeles that aims to collaborate with both established scene veterans and promising young guns, often within a single release. Here they reach out to the southern coast of Italy to hook up with the duo known as Funk Mediterraneo. The two DJs that make up this act, Carlos and Rosario, have been DJ’ing together for fifteen years, with differing tastes and styles that end up perfectly complimenting each other. With previous releases on the likes of Flapjack, Juiced, Bounce House, and Boogie Basics the pair have become an established name in the deep and jackin’ house scenes. For their latest, "Say What?", they embark on a journey with '80s flair and sensible rhythms … a discoid ship repurposed and awash with filters.

Dirty Old Boyz is a recently founded project from Daniele Ciancimino and Enrico Mangiapane, two highly respected Sicilian veteran DJs and producers who have been around the block. With a version just as playful as the original, the duo remix "Say What?" into a floor stomping, jackin' number with plenty of tech elements and energizing effects. Boogie Basics co-founder and Dallas maverick Riche Boom was seminal in his city's music culture and he now plays a prominent role with the label. His bouncy beats and abstract synth patterns are in full effect on his remix, upping the funk and energy with guitar licks and arpeggiated notes.

Charles Feelgood - "TIght!" Vanilla Ace - "I love the main mix … so funky and fresh." DJ Heather - "Love this touch … the Captain Sensible touch." Jason Hodges - "Nice release!" Pete Williams (Natural Rhythm) - "Great funky release … the Riche Boom edit is the jam." Doc Link (Liberate Recordings) - "Nice … I will be rocking the original for sure." Diz (Iz & Diz / Vizual Recordings) - "Cool little house groover." Andrew Macari (Greenhouse / Tastie) - "Great stuff!" Vincent Kwok (Eight-Fifteen / Transport Recordings) - "The Dirty Old Boyz remix works best for me." Distant People (Foliage / Seamless) - "Great filter work and groove control … a slamming sound, always building." Tee Cardaci (Low Down Grooves / Sine Qua Non) - "I'm digging the fun vibe on this one. The quirkiness of the Riche Boom Edit does it for me though." Kadabra (The House Hookup Radio Show) - "The Dirty Old Boyz remix has got some deliciously old school vibes going. Love it." DJ Nova (Rodon FM, Greece) - "The hot spot in the package is Riche Boom's remix … his crazy bass and piano driven synth-o-funk is killer." Mark Mac (The Sounds Collective) - "A funky driver for the floor." DJ Widenski (Macadam Music) - "Great jackin' disco house!"

Boogie Basics takes it to the house with “Sonido,” a stomping new single from Carlos Alfonzo. A strong part of the San Francisco bay area’s electronic music scene, Carlos has roots that reach back to 1993 when his love for house music was inspired by artists like DJ Dan, Doc Martin, and Little Louie Vega. He began producing in 2001 and has never looked back, having gone on to found his own label, Vibrance Recordings. “Sonido” has a big room Miami tribal sound. Make no doubt about it - this cut is dark and driving with straight to the point drums and an ecstatic rave-era lead. On remix duties is acclaimed Los Angeles veteran Sean Ray. His work can be found on such notable labels as Nervous Records as well as previous Boogie Basics singles. Using sleight of hand, Sean strips the original back and airs it out to give the underlaying groove a chance to really open up while losing none of its initial impact.

Danny Howells - “Possibly edging towards Sean Ray’s mix … I’ll support this for sure!” Nick Warren - “The original is a great track.” Chris Fortier (Fade) - “This is good.” Fabricio Peçanha (Moodmusic / Definition Records) - “I love this groove!” DJ Harri (Sub Club) - “I’m liking this.” DJ Craig C (Pound Boys) - “I’m digging the original mix … the perfect mix of big room and underground!” Joey Silvero (Distant People) - “Real deepness right here … a slammin’ track creeps up on ya!” Sumsuch (Colour and Pitch) - “Sean Ray’s mix is a beauty … support!” Merlyn Martin (Subdivisions) - “That Sean Ray mix is smooth.” DJ Tronic (Dancefloor Mayhem) - “Both versions are great. I love the heavy tribal drums on the original.” Harry Avers (NOICE! / Proton Radio) - “Solid release … great percussion on the ‘Sonido’ original mix.” Corbin Dooley (Electric Feel Radio Show) - “Sean Ray’s underground mix is a nice journey.” Roman Rosati (Nikki Beach / Defected) - “It’s been a while since I’ve heard a tribal track this good.”

Los Angeles-based label Boogie Basics turns to Italy for its latest release from Alessandro Mette. A young producer with passion and a willingness to always learn, Mette has already put out a range of singles, even including a collaboration with California rapper Lostpoet. Labels he's collaborated with include Soundwaves, Phat Groove, Carica Forza, and more, introducing Mette to several clubs, discos, and well-known figures from his home. His new single “I Can’t, But I Want” is an upbeat number with the elements on overdrive, including the neurotic but addictive vocal chops. The percussion is crunchy and crisp accented by big room sweeps. Completing the release is a remix from a major player in the Boogie Basics sound, Riche Boom. His BB Edit is equally festive, but with a more subdued tech approach and the addition of a new vocal narrative. These two tracks will certainly garner some attention.

Joey Silvero (Distant People) - “The bass line grabs me straight away … solid and full of bounce for your buck!” ed2000 (Tresor / BLN.FM) - “Original sounding and evocative … loving Riche Boom’s BB Edit. Full support.” DJ Craig C (Pound Boys) - “Both tracks are solid.” Jack Roldan (That Sound) - “Super heavy bass … driving package. I’m really liking the way this one just comes out at you strong. Solid energy.” Alexandre Klimow (Pure Dance, Belgium) - “Addictive … I’ll play it.” DJ MTS (Progress Radio Show, Brazil) - “The Riche Boom mix is nice … hot bass line!” Ron Slomowicz (Notable Dance) - “Cool tracks here.” Mike Sarkus (Party 105 FM, NYC) - “Banger … definitely good peak hour material.” DJ Deep Index (107.4 BOP FM, New Zealand) - “Yes, this has got my attention. Nice beats!”

Los Angeles-based outfit Boogie Basics welcomes three-man DJ / production team Stylus to the roster, ushering in the group’s inaugural single “Got To Have It.” Comprised of Thee-O, Rob Pointer, and Luis Rosario, each member of Stylus brings nearly two decades worth of professional experience to the table. Simultaneously representing three of the country’s biggest house scenes - hailing from Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York City respectively - Thee-O, Rob, and Luis have each accrued impressive accolades in their cities. From pioneering studios and directing industry software companies like Propellerhead, to founding fêted club nights and alternative festivals, Stylus is hardly short of experience or capability. Coming out with a bang, “Got To Have It” is an effective but somber melodic house hybrid with choppy tech-house tendencies. Slipping back and forth between chirping crescendos and bubbling synths, bits of organic timbre and rigid instrumentation create an obstacle course of complexity that doesn’t overwhelm. It’s a definite dance floor winner. If “Got To Have It” is any indication of things to come it’s fair to say that this is undoubtedly only the start of what will surely be a fruitful collaboration … the future looks bright.

Chris Fortier - “Got to have it? I got it!” DJ Schwa (Shades of Gray) - “Lovely track. I like it.” Jelo (Bugeyedrecords) - “Sounds fun and groovy … neat FX, too.” Joey Silvero (Distant People) - “Deep and deadly sound … something to twist people up in late night sets.” Al Bradley (3am Recordings) - “Cool, trippy sounds abound here, over the top of a great rolling percussive groove. Nicely done!” [sic] (mu-sic / Fnoob Radio) - “Really liking the dark discordant feel of this … I wasn’t excepting it at all from the intro!” Simon Caldwell (Mad Racket) - “Nice and dirty!” Brandon Bass (Hub City Music) - “Really cool tune. Nice for late nights and early morning rituals.” Mr. Fuzz (Deeptouch / Soulgroove) - “Excellent release. Smashing beat and that bass line … wow.” Bobi (Global Movement Radio Show) - “Solid house with a feel for a big system.” Joshua Jacobs (Music You Need blog) - “Eerie techno and acid vibes with a solid four on the floor beat … this track from Stylus might leave the dance floor in awe.”

Boogie Basics jumps forward with a slamming new release from Belgian duo Furniture Crew. The crew is made up of Guy Vercruysse (DJ Cute), Flo, and Denneb Vervaeke who met and joined forces in 2005, subsequently releasing tunes for labels like Next Dimension Music, Kinjo, and Footwear. Furniture Crew is heavily influenced by jackin’, soulful, and funky deep house music, a preference that is evident in this latest release, the White Clusters EP. The EP is led with “Golden Funk, an appealing amalgamation of elements including tough, skippy beats, an acidic bass line, soulful vocal drops, techno stabs, and even a funky flute line. “Cirkus Arts” is next, flaunting a punchy low end mixed with solid dance floor beats and rhythmic female vocal phrases. Though firmly four-on-thr-floor, this track is funky enough to fit in breakbeat sets. Finally there’s “Feel Like Disco” showcasing the Furniture Crew’s love of disco mixed with some classic acid house sounds and an assortment of retro vocal samples. Three definite nightclub stompers here … this EP from Boogie Basics and Furniture Crew is a definite prime time contender.

Demarkus Lewis - “Hot!” Diz (Vizual / Classic) - “Thumpy with a bit of hop to it … just like I like my boogie. Respect!” Justin Harris (Freaks) - “This is a dope EP. Fresh shizzle!” Tyree Cooper - “Nice DJ tools to work with … I’m feeling this EP.” Hippie Torrales - “There’s a funky little groove on these tunes.” DJ Therry (Jerk House Connection) - “The funk is back!” Tommy Largo - “Nice grooves!” Doc Link - “‘Golden Funk’ & ‘Cirkus Arts’ do it for me!” Dave Mayer - “Nice, bumpy EP!” Rick Preston - “Diggin’ the funk! ‘Cirkus Arts’ and ‘Feel Like Disco’ are my faves here.” Shane Johnson (Fish Go Deep) - “‘Golden Funk’ doing it for me here. Keys, vocal and slippery groove all working together. Looking forward to playing this.” Christos Kedras (Kapa Music) - “Nice package. ‘Cirkus Arts’ is my pick. I’m feeling the chunky beats and the overall punch … great energy.” SimonG (Deep South Audio) - “Most excellent .. these guys are making some serious waves in the funky scene and this release just adds more weight to their name.” DJ Nova (Rodon FM, Greece) - “Dope! The whole EP is dance floor dynamite! One of the best releases that I’ve heard this year. Acid, disco, jackin’, funk, and strong beats connected perfectly.”