Rowee - Disguise Ep (RBL040)

The beginning of 2017 sees the debut of Rowee in the electronic music scene as the new alias of prolific Italian DJ and producer Leonardo Gonnelli. Welcomed into the fold by Damian Lazarus on his Rebellion imprint, this first release features three tracks collaborating with esteemed artists Thomas Gandey, KnowKontrol and Simon Wish.

Opening track "Earth To You", was produced alongside award winning British electronic producer, live artist and vocalist Thomas Gandey, renowned for his work with David Byrne and Fatboy Slim. The track is delicately energetic in its groove, rolling through deep atmospheres and sensual vocals. Gandey has released on some of the hottest labels including Crosstown Rebels, Get Physical and Desolate plus collabs with Radio Slave, which include the album project Matom on Carl Craig's Planet E.

"Disguise" pushes a more tech house, featuring vocalist Dwayzo Lawrence aka KnowKontrol who has appeared on labels such as Saved and Keinemusik. Rowee explains "this is a song about deception and trust in a relationship both parties know the other is lying but they pretend everything is OK. It's an amazing vocal interpretation surrounded by analog synths."

The EP closes in a collab with Italian native, US based Simon Wish, whose productions can be found on labels like Cocoon, Traum and Sleep Is Commercial. "It Shows You" is a thightly constructed deep groover, packed full of energy with an acid bassline that makes this track another real weapon for the dancefloor.

Fresh from his release on Seth Troxler's Play It Say It imprint and nominated in the category of Best Track @ Vicious Music Awards, Leonardo Gonnelli has demonstrated his exceptional talent as a DJ whilst playing at worldwide events such as the legendary Space Miami, Pacha Buenos Aires, BPM Mexico, Dockyard Festival (ADE) in Amsterdam and Sonar. 2017 marks the start of a new chapter as Rowee, promising a bright future of what is yet to come.

Tracklist:

1. Rowee & Thomas Gandey - Earth To You

2. Rowee - Disguise (Feat. KnowKontrol)

3. Rowee & Simon Wish - It Shows You

Released: 27/01/2017

Cat#: RBL040

Distribution: Above Board

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Aphrohead - Let's Prance (CRM143)

Over twenty years on Felix 'Da Housecat' Stallings first endeavours under the Aphrohead alter ego, the US production and DJ legend announces a new album on Crosstown Rebels, with new single, 'Let's Prance', a stellar introduction to the project.

"Aphrohead has been off the grid for a minute, this is the Ressurection, since unicorns dance, Let's Prance" Aphrohead.

The Aphrohead alias was born back in 1993 as another outlet for prolific Chicago producer Felix Stallings, hailing instant anthems in 'In The Dark We Live', 'Thee Lite', 'Thee Industry made Me Do It' & 'Thee Underground Made Me Do It', creating a precedent in 90's techno on halcyon labels Bush, Global Cuts, Power Music, Thee Black Label & Radikal Fear.

'Let's Prance' is a long-anticipated eruption, it's futuristic tremors the first visions of a timeless album for Crosstown Rebels, complete with raw and industrial reworks from Art Department & BLUD, Radio Slave & Thomas Gandey and Christopher Trücher (the album's co-producer).

A musical eccentric, Felix Stallings has never been afraid to take risks and break new ground, consistently captivating the electronic music field for over two decades. The legendary techno producer ressurects his Aphrohead infamous guise with new vision for his new album on Crosstown Rebels, coming in September 2015.

Label: Crosstown Rebels

Release Date: 08/06/2015

Distribution: !K7 / Above Board Distribution

Cat #: CRM143

Tracklist:

- Let's Prance

- Let's Prance (Art Department & BLUD Remix)

- Let's Prance (Radio Slave & Thomas Gandey Last Communication Remix)

- Let's Prance (Christopher's Groove Dub Mix)

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