Serge Devant - Always On My Mind (CRM154)

Serge Devant returns to the forefront with 'Always On My Mind' for Damian Lazarus's Crosstown Rebels, complete with remixes from Kornél Kovacs and Pirupa. First heard on Lazarus's Essential Mix in 2015 and much requested since, 'Always On My Mind' has been causing tremors in its wake. Oceanic waves of melody frame muted vocals from Ali Love, resulting in a chiselled classic bridging the splintered sounds of today.

As Serge says, "The diversity of the remixes really makes this release shine". Pirupa's remix is a shadowy monster with a deviant bassline, allowing the vocal to etch out shards of light. His recent groundswell is undeniable, mapping out a chart-topping string of releases on the likes of Drumcode, Desolat and Noir. Stockholm's Kornél Kovacs has not escaped the spotlight in recent months, be it through his Studio Barnhus label that he runs together with Axel Boman and Pedrodollar, prolific releases on Numbers and Smallville and topping many end of the year charts for 2015. His effervescent remix rolls up its sleeves to distill elegance into the original, extending the vocal and braising the beats and melody.

With this release Serge Devant cements a triumphary year putting him back in center stage after an accident that tore him away from the studio and digs deeper into his production skills, adding to his growing repertoire of recent releases on Hot Creations' sister label Emerald City and Crosstown's cousin Rebellion. Devant mastered his craft at the legendary NYC nightclubs of the late 90s: Tunnel; Limelight And Crobar, carving out consistently compelling and dynamic sets. His production carrer started in 2008 and soon spawned two albums, and a touring schedule that has since seen Serge circumnavigate the globe.

Released: 26/02/2016

Cat#: CRM154

Distribution: !K7 / Above Board

Tracklist:

1. Always On My Mind (Original)

2. Always On My Mind (Pirupa Remix)

3. Always On My Mind (Kornel Kovacs Remix)

4. Always On My Mind (Kornel Kovacs Remix Dub)

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Pirupa - Cristallo (RBL028)

Italian-born Pirupa makes his debut on the Crosstown Rebels sub-label Rebellion with 'Cristallo', while Maher Daniel supplies the remix.

'This is a special EP for me. "Cristallo" is very significant to me, I made it in 2014 while inspired by my stay in Ibiza last August and the magic of the island, with its hot and sexy sounds; while 'Save A Prayer' was created more recently in April, inspired by my last tour in the US where lots of particular things have happened. I am very happy with the work done and especially to debut on a label very important to me from an artist like Damian Lazarus, who I respect and have respected for over 10 years, since I started as a DJ and producer".  Pirupa.

The opening track 'Cristallo' immediately transports you to the White Isle, with its steel drums bringing the rhythm, an infectious beat, and a breakdown to cause chaos. Next up is the Maher Daniel remix of  'Cristallo', and a heavier bassline and trippy effects. The final track 'Save A Prayer' is a siren to the dancefloor, with a gnawing beat and a drop that proves with Pirupa is supported by so many.

Pirupa has already achieved so much in a relatively short space of time. He regularly DJ's at worldwide events, was ranked #11 in Top 100 Most Charted Artists of 2010 on Resident Advisor. His tracks 'Sweet Devil' and 'Get Funky' both reached No.1 in the Beatport chart, whilst 'Party Non Stop' was awarded 'The Track Of The Season' at the 2012 Ibiza DJ Awards and reached No.1 in the Beatport tech-house chart.

Pirupa has previously released on Desolat, Saved, Snatch! Records, Rebirth, Noir Music, Defected and D-FLOOR. He has also been supported by Luciano, Richie Hawtin, Loco Dice, Marco Carola, Steve Lawler and Carl Cox among others.

Canadian born Maher Daniel was a perfect choice for remix duty as he always brings great energy to all that he is involved in. 2013 saw him join Dubfire's 'The Bullit Agency' whilst also releasing on Souvenir Music, No.19 Music, Rejected, Leftroom and Circus Recordings.

Tracklist:

1. Cristallo

2. Cristallo (Maher Daniel Remix)

3. Save A Prayer

Cat#: RBL028

Released: 14/08/2015

Distribution: Above Board Distribution

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