Denney - Stranger Things (CRM190)

Releasing on Crosstown Rebels, Denney & D Ramirez invite the listener into an electronic dream. Aptly titled "Stranger Things", the old friends deliver two original tracks with Dubspeeka supplying the remix. Debuted by label founder Damian Lazarus at Day Zero, immerse yourself in an otherworldly fantasy.

"Stranger Things" open the EP, immediately setting the scene for what is to come. The duo has created an enticing world, thrusting them into the forefront of electronic music. Heavy in synths and cosmic sounds, Bristol based producer, Dubspeeka demonstrates complete understanding of the original, whilst catapulting the track into a different sphere. The ethereal female vocal takes center stage in "Afraid", concluding the EP and marking the end of a captivating journey.

Hailing from the north of England, Denney kickstarted his career with a residency at the historic Back To Basics night. Now a global figure in the dance scene, he regurlarly plays at the biggest venues, with releases on Jackathoin Jams, 2020Vision, VIVa, Hot Creations among others. With a career spanning over twenty years, D. Ramirez is a top of his game. The Northern DJ and producer has been nominated for an Ivor Novello, played in every continent, and five of his releases making the Top 20.

Tracklist:

1. Stranger Things

2. Stranger Things (Dubspeeka Remix)

3. Afraid

Released: 03/11/2017

Cat#: CRM190

Distribution: Above Board

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Denney - Visualise (CRM160)

Denney has ricocheted through the dance music circuit since his first Hot Creations release in 2012, raising the stakes higher with each record and gaining props from everyone from Annie Mac to Mixmag, who named him their 'Future Hero'. 'Visualise' lands on Crosstown Rebels on 27th May with 3 original cuts from Denney and a Luke Solomon remix.

"All the tracks were approached slightly differently when I was making them" explained Denney of the EP. "I was aiming them for different parts of the night and inspired by different dance floors". From the headsy house of the title track, to the deep and enthralling pulse of 'Senses' and the rolling melodies of 'Hallucinate', Denney illustrates the breadth of his raw and burgeoning talent. While Classic record founder and chart topping freaks frontman Luke Solomon steps up to shake up 'Visualise' with his usual jumping Chicago style.

Denney cut his teeth at the legendary Back To Basics in Leeds, where he now holds a residency. This release is his first for Damian Lazarus's pioneering imprint and another step up in the ranks for this rising star. "Crosstown rebels has been one of my favoriterecord labels over the last decade so I'm really excited to be releaseing with them".

Tracklist:

1. Visualise

2. Visulaise (Luke Solomon Remix)

3. Senses

4. Hallucinate

Released: 27/05/2016

Cat#: CRM160

Distribution: !K7 / Above Board

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Citizenn -Tied Remixes (CRM141R)

Citizenn brilliant 'Tied' single gets the remix treatment from Murk, Adesse Versions and Denney, a superb remix package to compliment the sublime original.

'Tied' is a trip into house's classic years, raw with diva-esque vocals from Aisha and New York flavour. Remixes from the legendary Murk and re-edit champion, Adesse Versions cast their own flair and finesse on the original, while Hot Creations latest shooting star, Denney, delivers a driving classic house remix.

Murk have made a welcome return of late, and Oscar & Ralph have turned in something very special here. Evocative of their early work the sparse beats and vocals work to maximum effect. Hot on his Numbers release, Adesse Versions deliver a brilliant sublime remix that effortlessly compliments the original and takes it that one step further, amazing. Finally Denney gets down and dirty and delivers a monster of a remix.

Citizenn is set to release his debut album on Crosstown in June.

Release Date: 04/05/2015

Label: Crosstown Rebels

Cat #: CRM141R

Tracklist:

- Tied (Murk Mega Mix)

- Tied (Adesse Versions Remix)

- Tied (Denney Remix)

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Citizenn - Tied EP (CRM141)

The dexterous Citizenn drops the first single, 'Tied', from his forthcoming album for Crosstown Rebels.

House music futurist Citizenn will unveil his debut artist album on 15th June for the ground-breaking label from Damian Lazarus Crosstown Rebels. Entitled 'Human Interface', it considers the coexistence between humanity and machinery. "I've always been completely infatuated with technology", explains Citizenn,  "It's omnipresence in our daily lives and how we have become completely dependent upon it to survive. It allows us to manifest complex ideas and emotions in an artistic context".

The first single,' Tied', is a trip into house's classic years, raw with divaesque vocals from Aisha and New York flavor. Remixes from Hot Creations latest shooting star, Denney, widely accomplished house music producers, Murk and re-edit champion, Adesse Versions cast their own flair and finesse on the material, while second original track, 'Together', gives a taste of Citizenn's assorted musical leanings and future alms.

Starting his musical life as a drummer, Laurence Blake's Citizenn alias did not come into play until after a successful career in video directing, working with the likes of Aluna George and Little Boots. Awarded the title of DJ Mag's 'Breakthrough DJ' in 2013, Citizenn has had releases on Kerri Chandler's Madtech Label, Waze & Odyssey's Street Tracks and London-based Love Fever Records. He recently added an 'N' to his name and appeared on 2020 Recordings with a stellar Hercules & Love Affair remix.

Denney has recently been heavily championed by Annie Mac and his fast becoming one of the biggest selling artist on the Hot Creations label. Murk is also known as Funky Green Dogs and Oscar G & Ralph Falcon, behind some of the most recognizable records of the past twenty five years. Adesse Versions is adored for bringing a cut and paste ethos to house music, paying tribute to musical idols and creating timeless music for the body and soul.

Tracklist:

Tied (12" Mix)

Together (As A People)

Label: Crosstown Rebels

Cat#: CRM141

Released:18/05/2015

Distribution: !K7 / Above Board Distribution

'Human Interface' will be released on June 15th 2015.

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