#shake machine

The London-via-Switzerland producer by the name of Drive is the talent behind this latest release on Discobox Records … it's a feel-good throwback tune by the name of "Dance To The Beat". With Prince and Chic noted as major influences, and a past performing and DJ'ing in hip hop bands, Drive knows a thing or two about laying down the funk in a dance floor fashion. "Dance To The Beat" features Drive's live guitar, some boogie-inspiring vocals, and a solid, organic deep house rhythm all mixed together in a sleek production that recalls some of the best moments in late '80s dance music.Rotciv (Mister Mistery, Luv Shack) is another multi-national producer -- this time Berlin-via-Brazil -- and he's on hand to deliver the first remix of "Dance To The Beat". He switches out the vocals, drums, and bass line for a blindingly effective late night club rocker. It's always party time at Rotciv's house, no question about that. Rounding out the package is Discobox's resident duo Shake Machine who construct a slinky concoction, only retaining the original vocal … though even that gets twisted a tad. Staccato synth pads, groovy rhythms, and a filtered bass line take this one directly into the space disco. These beats are tailor-made for dancing.

Opolopo - "Feeling the Rotciv remix!" Severino (Horse Meat Disco) - "Great sound!" Hard Ton (Gigolo / Permanent Vacation) - "The Rotciv remx is the one for me … so good." Thee Cool Cats (Cuff / Get Physical) - "That Shake Machine remix is cool." Erik Rug - The Rotciv remix is my pick here." Generic People (Cut For Life Records) - "We are definitely gonna keep this in the bag for the summer … nice!" Vanilla Ace - "The Rotciv remix is cool." Al Bradley (3am Recordings) - "Excellent beats … all three are top class, but the percussion and stabby play on Shake Machine's remix just stood out for me." The Reflex (G.A.M.M. / Basic Fingers) - "The Rotciv remix rocks." DJ Humus (SweatLodge / Dirt Crew) - "Now that's some funk … can't wait to play out at a party." Johnny Luv (Across The Board Radio Show) - "Echoes of early house music … supporting." Paul Sawyer (EJ Underground / Krafted) - "A great fusion of disco and deep house."

What started as a humble party in Brazil back in 2006 has since outgrown itself in vision. DJ Daniel D and promoter Vinilcius have shifted focus, determined to push their Discobox night’s musical concept on a greater scale. In 2013 they emerged as a label with one foot in the past and the other toeing the future - imagining a '70s dance move in today’s skinny jeans, and that’s one hell of a spilt. Sonically they look to blend that era’s disco and the classic house sounds that followed with modern nu-disco and tech house sheen. The latest Discobox release comes from Shake Machine, a new project by long time friends and veteran Brazilian house artists Daniel D and Robinho. Here to prove four hands are better than two, “Make It Funky” layers disco percussion over old school funk bass lines, all wrapped up tightly in ’80s new wave form. A massive synthetic drum roll introduces a breakbeat intermission where curvy synth keys come into play. Packing a more straightforward rhythmic punch, De Pin Up Club divulges into interstellar Italo disco and evocative piano melodies. That’s two party ready tracks checked off by Discobox that touch on retro vibes without getting lost in any tropes … just remember to shake well before use!

Miguel Migs - “The original mix sounds cool.” Mousse T. - “Groovy little monster.” Phunktastike (Spirit Soul Music / Undertones Gang) - “Great release here!” Gavin Hardkiss (Hawke) - “The De Pin Up Club remix is a keeper.” Graeme Park - “This is quite appealing.” Claudio Coccoluto - “A real good sound.” Sunshine Jones (Dubtribe) - “Even more beautiful at –8! Love it.” Flash Atkins (Paper Recordings) - “‘Make It Funky’ makes me funky!” Christos Kedras (Beat Philosophy / Kapa Music) - “De Pin Up Club does a great job here … it’s a rich and melodic remix with a solid groove and nice touch on the piano. In the bag.” Chris Massey (Paper Recordings / Electriks) - “Phwoar, this is massive! The huge italian vibe is gonna make this an essential one for my record box.” Joey Silvero (Distant People) - “That bass hook is a beast … dirty funk the way I like it.” DJ Nova (Rodon FM, Greece) - “The future-retro-boogie style of the original sounds really dope … I love the bass line. De Pin Up Club’s remix recalls Arthur Baker meeting New Order … it rocks, too.” DJ Di Costa (MoodyLushious Influences) - “De Pin Up Club’s remix is absolutely fantastic. Truly overwhelming and refined sound and yes … the piano is the one thing that really got under my skin!” Tom Conrad (Adaptation Music) - “Cool groove and a nice blend of influences.” Al Bradley (3am Recordings) - “I’m digging the chuggy groove on the De Pin Up Club remix … really cool vibes. But I’m feeling the original most here … wicked, low-slung deep house vibes with cracking disco leanings.” Michael Fossati (Spirit of House) - “Utterly fierce old school-inspired vibes.”

"Shake desu!"