O.B. Ignitt & Omar-S – The 90s Evolution Of What it Was [OBONIT003]

June 20, 2015November 4, 2024 hipodromealex smith, deep house, detroit house, o b ignitt, obonit records, omar harper, omar sLeave a comment

Some three years on from their last collaborative outing – the Wayne County Hill Cops (Part 2) 12″ on FXHE – Detroit producers O.B Ignitt and Omar-S join forces for another trip into Motor City deep house territory. They wisely explore different moods and approaches throughout, starting with the fluid, dreamy hypnotism of “Seem Like You’re All Ready” – an exercise in luscious loops and dusty drum machine grooves. There’s a lovely early ’90s bounce to the evocative synth bass, classic riffs and cut-up vocal snippets of “Follow Me”, while closer “Hold The Line” owes much of its’ instinctive power to a deliciously rubbery acid bassline and vintage US garage drums.

2000Black – Make It Hard [RHM015]

June 20, 2015June 18, 2024 hipodromeakwasi mensah, deep house, dego, detroit house, kaidi tatham, rush hourLeave a comment

Dego, Akwasi Mensah and Kaidi Tatham’s 2000 Black project is back with three timeless pieces that blend the group’s love for soulful futuristic beats and organic instrumentation beautifully. Firing on many levels and sure to tear up a floor or two this summer. To most headz, the producers behind 2000black need no real introduction. Initially inspired by breakbeat, house and techno, 4heros Dego has been constantly moving since the early nineties, enriching the drum & bass, soul and London boogie scene in his own unique way.

Generation Next – Ender [7DAYSGN1003]

June 13, 2015June 11, 2015 hipodrome7 days entertainment, deep house, detroit house, generation next, tre stricklandLeave a comment

Coming off his last record, ‘Nocturne’, Generation Next shows us that he has no plans in slowing down. Even though his last EP was impressive, ‘Ender’ just shows us how much this producer has evolved.

Ben Christensen – Inouno [S7G001]

June 13, 2015June 11, 2015 hipodromeben christensen, deep house, detroit house, sector 7gLeave a comment

Inouno is 7 minute house groover that nods to the classic house sound of the 90s, while keeping it modern, soulful and funky.

Spirit Of The Black 808 – Invasion Of The Black Bass [SOTCSB801]

June 5, 2015January 26, 2018 hipodromedeep house, detroit house, sounds of the city, spirit of the black 808Leave a comment

For the first reference, Sounds of The City welcomes the mysterious Spirit Of The Black 808. Invasion Of The Black Bass it’s warm in every way and infectious. Both tracks share the same chords grid, one could be a re-interpretation of the other. Both are very warm and melodic. Frenzy In Firenze on the other side demonstrates SB8’s skills for groovy tools and more DJ oriented tunes.

John Shima – Prototype EP [BOE027]

May 16, 2015January 16, 2023 hipodromeboe recordings, deep house, detroit house, john shimaLeave a comment

John Shima is making waves with his fresh approach to that classic Detroit sound. His contribution for Boe is nothing short of a stunning representation of underground electronic music. ‘Prototype’ is a sonic ode to industry: blueprinted in the motor city and forged in Sheffield. It’s heads down for the dance floor with shimmering metallic overtones and a side order of robot jack.

Patrice Scott – Euphonium: The album [SISLP001]

May 1, 2015March 26, 2024 hipodromealbum, deep house, detroit house, experimental, patrice scott, sistrum recordingsLeave a comment

Patrice Scott presents his first full length artist album: Euphonium, The Album. Encapsulating the essence of the Sistrum sound, Euphonium, The Album sees Patrice offering up 9 tracks cut from the same cloth as his previous work for the label – sublime and evolved with depth and authenticity as only he can convey. Without a doubt, it is the modern sound of deepest Detroit.

Big Strick – Simple Pleasures [7DAYS1012]

March 19, 2015March 17, 2015 hipodrome7 days entertainment, big strick, deep house, detroit houseLeave a comment

Big Strick can usually be relied upon to deliver solid, soul-flecked deep house with that distinctive Detroit touch. That’s certainly what he delivers on Simple Pleasures, the latest 12″ for his 7 Days Entertainment imprint. There’s a lovely warmth and sun-kissed fluidity to bongo-laden opener “Ghetto Man”, whose enduring appeal is partly based on the delicious melodiousness of Strick’s hazy electronic pianos. “Don’t Wait Up” successfully riffs on a similar theme, before “48 Hours” displays the veteran Detroiter’s skills with dense percussion and ocean-deep chords. Best of all, though, is the dreamy beatdown of “Illuminated”, whose thicket drum machine beats and glassy-eyed pads are particularly memorable.

MGUN @ The Lift (Mantova, Italy) 20.02.2015 – Lovecast 007

March 11, 2015March 10, 2015 hipodromedetroit house, lovecast, manuel gonzales, mgun, podcast, the liftLeave a comment

Mark King – Ever Forward [FXHE-MDK]

March 11, 2015November 4, 2024 hipodromedetroit house, fxhe records, mark king, omar sLeave a comment

Mark King debut on FXHE records. Quality Detroit house and techno. Comes with an Omar S. remix.

Aubrey – Abstractions EP [RAWAX009LTD]

March 11, 2015November 6, 2019 hipodromeaubrey, detroit house, detroit techno, rawax, rawax limitedLeave a comment

Aubrey with a new Detroit influenced EP on Rawax lmtd. Balancing right on the line of techno and house.

Fit Siegel – Carmine / First Found [FIT012]

March 6, 2015April 13, 2020 hipodromeaaron siegel, deep house, detroit house, fit siegel, fit soundLeave a comment

A moody techno classic perfect for the lonely season. Subtle, low-key and thumping, the title track revolves around a bittersweet piano lead, elegiac 303 and Blade Runner string swells. It’s a high-tech driving song in the tradition of Model 500’s low-key classic ”Pick Up The Flow” and FIT sounds more assured than ever. ”First Found” is Mills-ian jigsaw puzzle techno imbued with breathy and addictive humanity. Stacatto, free-jazz informed piano solos lock into ping-pong synths — eventually, a female vocal emerges over a bed of arpeggiated bass. Loose yet robotic, ”First Found” is first-rate Detroit techno mysticism.

Theo Parrish / Mike Grant – Moods & Grooves Classics Vol.5 [MG050]

February 13, 2015November 2, 2021 hipodromedetroit house, mike grant, moods & grooves, mr. g, theo parrishLeave a comment

GRANT, Mike/THEO PARRISH - Moods & Grooves Classics V 5

Rounding out this iteration of the Moods & Grooves classic series are two of its best selling releases from one of Detroit’s most prolific producer’s, Theo Parrish, and label head Mike Grant. The Mr. G remix of My Soul, My Spirit nets a pretty penny at the online marketplace so if the steep prices have deterred you, now is the time. Chunky was produced during the time Theo was a leader of Detroit’s raw & dirty house sound. In celebration of the Moods & Grooves’ 50th release it’s being offered on limited coloured vinyl.

John Daly – Shine EP [LFR009]

January 30, 2015April 25, 2018 hipodromedeep house, detroit house, john daly, love fever recordsLeave a comment

Irish maestro John Daly kicks of the new year with a release on Love Fever Records. Layered, progressive, modern electronic music with ethereal harmonics and a nod to analogue forefathers is a universal in John Daly’s musical cannon. And with Shine he’s formulated a song that could encapsulate a moment in time at a Love Fever party. That 5am throb. Peaks and lows of a breather in the night, the sweating crowd, the stabbing baseline and fluctuating strings played loud and proud. In short an unstoppable single from a producer on the very top of his game. A Detroit influenced yet clearly very contemporary release with strong support already on this one.

Appian – Chatter EP [FINA017]

January 9, 2015November 13, 2017 hipodromeappian, deep house, detroit house, fina records, monty lukeLeave a comment

Appian’s forthcoming release ‘Chatter EP’ on Fina Records is a testament to his varied and experimental production style; a distinctive sound borne out of inspirations as varied as funk, experimental electronica, disco, “80s stuff” and early house. Monty Luke showcases his freethinking and flamboyant production prowess with a bad ass reworking of ‘Operator’.

Sueno Latino / Manuel Goettsching Performing E2-E4 – Sueno Latino [DFC5506]

January 8, 2015December 12, 2022 hipodromedance floor corporation, derrick may, detroit house, detroit techno, expanded music, manuel goettsching, sueno latinoLeave a comment

Twenty-five years after the first release, and ten years since the Paradise Original has gone out of print, Expanded Music and Manuel Goettsching have therefore decided to release this unique tune once again. Derrick May remix included.

Floating Points – Nuits Sonares / Nectarines [EGLO041]

December 22, 2014December 22, 2014 hipodromedetroit house, detroit techno, eglo records, floating points, sam shepherdLeave a comment

Sam Shepherd has long been a master of the kind of ultra-deep, rolling, soft focus deep house that raises the spirits and soothes the soul. Even so, there’s something incredibly special about “Nuits Sonores”, the lead track from this EP. Based around a deep, tactile groove and blessed with rising synth solos, dancing acid lines and his usual fireside Rhodes antics, the track rises magnificently for 12 spellbinding minutes. As it progresses, further elements make their way into the mix, until it reaches the kind of organic deep house climax that makes even the grumpiest souls go weak at the knees. Flip for “Nectarines”, the kind of loose-limbed fusion of deep house sassiness, Detroit techno electronics and fluid jazz drumming at which Shepherd has always excelled.

Reagenz – The Periodic Tale [BK010]

December 4, 2014February 11, 2020 hipodromealbum, david moufang, deep house, detroit house, jonah sharp, move d, reagenz, spacetime continuum, the bunkerLeave a comment

Few projects in electronic music have remained at the very cutting edge for as long as Reagenz, a collaboration between San Francisco based Jonah Sharp aka Spacetime Continuum and Heidelberg based David Moufang aka Move D. Twenty years after their first project, comes The Periodic Table, a stunning live album captured at The Bunkers tenth anniversary party at Public Assembly, Brooklyn, January 2013. The Periodic Table incorporates elements of house, techno and ambient in an organic flow that few artists could replicate.

Keith Worthy – The Price of Non-Conformance [AES019]

December 4, 2014December 3, 2014 hipodromeaesthetic audio, album, detroit house, keith worthy, lamarLeave a comment

Long established Detroit talent Keith Worthy traverses a fine line between deep, bumpy house and raw techno on his debut double album, The Price of Non Conformance. A conceptual project that takes you on a virtual walk through the streets of Detroit. From a musical standpoint, the sound and feel of T.P.O.N.C. aligns with Worthy’s own DNA, a complex blend of house and techno, and all while incorporating a degree of fantasy into every composition.

Nu Guinea – Nu Guinea [EAS007]

December 4, 2014May 12, 2023 hipodromedetroit house, early sounds recordings, house, lucio aquilina, massimo di lena, nu genea, nu guineaLeave a comment

This time Early Sounds delivers some Papuan flavoured soulful deep house jams.