Thu. August 12, 2004
By DJ Plez
Singles
In addition to importing sushi and their automobiles, Japan is about to unleash a 21-year old singer named UTADA on the American public. Before her debut album, Exodus, hits the store in the States in early October, the first single, “Devil Inside” (Island Records) will be released in the near future. Taking off from the base provided by the Original Mix, which has a hypnotic feel amid Asian-infused electronic beats, three dance remixes have been mustered up. The Richard “Humpty” Vission Experience Mix has an appealing electro-techno sensibility and a touch of funk – generated by an electric guitar instead of slapping the bass - during the break that was a bit surprising but definitely welcomed. The Scumfrog Vocal Mix is smoother in sound with more of a prog dreamy vibe that never feels dark and heavy despite the fact that UTADA is talking about the devil that’s inside her.
Naked Music, one of the leading standard bearers in the production of deep house music, has two recent releases very much worthy of attention. The first is the smooth-as-silk “Try” by Arvid featuring Ernesto. Joining the minimalist yet groovy original version is an Andy Caldwell remix that has a heavier percussive flavor to it, thus making for perfect martini music. There’s also a Lance DeSardi Landshark Mix, a relaxed and sultry re-rub that has some interesting progressive elements to it.
Compilations & Full Length CDs
Gotta Keep Movin – Julius Papp (Neo Disco)
If you’re in need of a soulful mix of house music on the deep side of the equation, Julius Papp has produced a cd made to order. Gotta Keep Movin is a refreshing alternative to peak-hour mixes that drive and drive but seemingly go nowhere. With tracks such as Charles Spencer’s “Board Meeting” and Papp’s own “Feel The Rhythm” this cd is full a spunk and groove and energetic enough to get folks to shake their money-makers. – DJ Plez
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