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Q&A: Ben Hoo Readies to Release Get Physical Ibiza Compilation

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2018 has been kind to Ben Hoo, but that’s only because of all the work he has put in the studio in recent years.

The producer is currently preparing to release his second Get Physical Ibiza compilation which features two original productions and two remixes from the dynamic artist. Other artists featured on the mix includes Nicole Moudaber, Enzo Leep and Reboot. Ben has previously released on Josh Wink’s Ovum imprint as well as Get Physical’s sub-label Kindisch, as well as remixed for the likes of Moby, Tiga and Booka Shade.

What all this says is simple: Ben Hoo doesn’t sit firmly inside any genre box. If there has been a theme running throughout London producer and multi-instrumentalist Ben Hoo’s career to date, it’s that he’s never wedded himself to a single style. Techno and house inform his recorded music as much as down-tempo and contemporary classical. Ben is drawn towards sound manipulation and design. His approach is steeped in audio reconfiguration, which he offsets by creating his own rich synthetic tones. 

6AM sat down for a chat with the British producer to discuss the upcoming Get Physical Ibiza Compilation and the journey that has been his career thus far.
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Premiere: Poth0les Contributes “Viberations” to “Dear House, With Love!” Compilation on Clouded House

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Coming hot on the heels of their last VA, the brilliant Clouded House imprint returns here with a hearty four-­tracker that speaks volumes for their penchant for glorious house tropes. Featuring the talents of Poth0les, Pelati Riviera, Ben Gomori and label boss Lukas Lyrestam, Dear House, With Love! is an energetic slice of brilliance that expertly pays homage-to the label’s genre of choice.

The concept behind the release is a relatively straight ­forward but nonetheless unique one, as Lyrestam simply asked all those involved to ‘sum up how house music made them feel’. Step forward the four producers involved, all of whom declare their love for house with the sort of panache the label is quickly earning a repp for.

Getting us going is the sounds of Poth0les’ expert, “Viberations”. A glorious ride to the depths of the deep, this one stands out from the crowd thanks to its woodpecker percussion and hazy baselines. A warm and inviting track that acts as the perfect tonic to these cooler climes, it gets us under way with considerable distinction.

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Premiere: Listen to BSS’ “Tutto Gas” from Bosconi Records’ 10 Year Bosconi Stallions Vol.2 Compilation

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Bosconi Records has long been renowned as arguably Italy’s foremost exporter of house and techno music. 10 years in, they celebrate one decade in the game courtesy of Bosconi Stallions Volume 2, a 3 x 12”release that features some of the label’s most prominent names. 5 years after the inaugural Stallions release, Vol.2 is a timely reminder of the talents of one of electronic music’s most consistent labels.

Before we get to the music, a word for the artist. Bosconi’s iconic stallion is presented again, this time by none other than Silvano ‘Nano’ Campeggi. In case you’re unaware of the man’s work, Campeggi is one of Italy’s most renowned contemporary artists. Active since the ’50s, he has portrayed cultural icons such as Marilyn Monroe and designed Ben Hur’s iconic advertisements, which is where he first developed his famous horses concept. His iconic images are associated with the golden era of Hollywood, and he also worked on artwork for the likes of Napoleon and Casablanca.

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Premiere: Listen to DJ Cocodil’s “Freak” from GaGa In Da House ADE Compilation Selected by Sam Skilz

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One of Luxembourg’s premiere dance labels, GaGa Records, unleash their next “GaGa In Da House” compilation, with the 10th edition “Amsterdam 2017” packed with quality gems and new exclusives selected by label boss Sam Skilz, who delivers a stellar DJ mix version too.

Alongside some GaGa favourites from Jonathan Ulysses, Eddie Amador, Benny Royal and more, “GaGa In Da House ADE17” features 7 brand new exclusive tracks from Sam Skilz, Dany Cohiba, Kleen Kutz & G-Bace, Rob Boskamp, Groove Salvation, Zonum, Xavi V, Albert Retamero and Dj Cocodil to enjoy! We are premiering “Freak” from Dj Cocodil for you exclusively below:

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Q&A: Defected Presents Franky Rizardo In The House

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Long tipped as an artist to watch, Franky Rizardo has of late firmly established himself as one of house music’s leading lights. With a weekly national radio show in his homeland and a touring schedule taking him across Europe, the Americas, Australasia and beyond, the unassuming Dutchman’s reputation has snowballed with every release, culminating in his recent smash ‘Same Man’, a stick of devastating dance floor dynamite with an unmistakable hook which has tenaciously topped Beatport’s tech house chart for several weeks. Now, his stunning contribution to Defected’s ‘In The House’ mix series cements his position alongside some of the world’s greatest DJs.

Defected presents Franky Rizardo In The House is built upon the firm foundations of Franky’s own productions, including ‘Same Man’, ‘Keep Cool’, his rework of Roger Sanchez’ ‘Morning Prayer’ and a host of brand new tracks and exclusive remixes. Cuts like ‘Work It To The Bone’ and ‘Crazy Day’, and his remixes of chart-topper Jax Jones’ ‘House Work’ and rising starlet Anabel Englund’s ‘London Headache’ – all exclusive to this compilation – typify Franky’s ability to pair infectious vocals with driving dynamics. With an ear for tomorrow’s timeless classics, like Laolu’s remix of Dele Sosimi Afrobeat Orchestra ‘Too Much Information’ and Midland’s ‘Final Credits’, Franky also shows off his technical ability, mashing up numerous tracks and accapellas across the two carefully-constructed 70-minute mixes. The result is a compelling collection of contemporary house music, brought together by one of the world’s most exciting proponents of the genre, and available for pre-order it here.

6AM spoke to Franky right in the middle of a World Tour that is seeing him visit Australia, Asia, the U.S. and of course Europe:

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Q&A and Premiere: Dodi Palese and Musumeci’s Engrave LTD Announce First Compilation

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Engrave LTD is a record label based in Southern Italy launched in 2013 by Dodi Palese and Musumeci.

On March 3rd the imprint is releasing its first compilation entitled Engrave Ltd Vol. 1, nine tracks that mirror the label’s varied soundscape offerings with work from artists such as Zopelar, Ekz, Rancido, Enzo Elia, Sisio and Dodi Palese himself.

Our premiere today, Enzo Elia presents Gallo ‘Zutaten’, is a composition rooted into the balearic sound with an electro touch addition. We present it to you below as well as an interview with label founders Dodi Palese and Musumeci.

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20 Years of Raster-Noton: Label Unveils Commemorative Book and Compilation

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German label Raster-Noton is celebrating two decades of releases with a commemorative book and compilation.

source book 1 is a visual catalog of the imprint’s various releases and projects since 1996. While Raster-noton didn’t technically release music until 1999, its two parent labels Rastermusic and noton.archiv für ton und nichtton were both started in 1996.

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Pole Group Presents CD Mix Unknown Landscapes Volume 3 Mixed By Exium

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BEXIUMPole Group presents Unknown Landscapes Volume 3, the third in a series of CD mixes composed of unreleased tracks mixed by a member of the Pole Group platform. Volume 3 invites Exium, Spanish performance and production duo Valentín Corujo and Héctor Sandoval, to put together a compilation spanning the forces of techno. Read more