Defected A&R and FINA label boss Simon Morell continues his rundown of the big tunes he’s heard while out and about on the White Isle...
Anna Lunoe & Touch Sensitive - Real Talk
King of disco Dimitri from Paris dropped this at Pacha on Saturday and it sounded so good. The track has a very old school house sound and even has a huge piano break down, but never feels too cheesy.
Inner City - Future (Kenny Larkin Tension Remix)
This record is being smashed all over the Island… it was a bit of an underground anthem already but has definitely hung around for the summer. Kenny Larkin back in full effect!!!
Basment Jaxx - Fly Life Xtra
An amazing record that just builds and builds and still has DC10 going off years after its release; this never fails to destroy the dancefloor.
Quintus - Night Flight (Psychemagik Remix)
A perfect sunset record and a firm favourite with Mambo's resident Alex Wolfenden. Sit back and chill while 14 minutes of pure Balearic bliss unfold.
Uner - Cocoua
Uner seems to be the hot new things in Ibiza at the moment. I see his name cropping up everywhere. His track Cocoua is a firm favourite with Luciano down at Cadenza on Sunday and at his Ushuaia nights.
Amirali - Just an Illusion (MK Remix)
MK's mix of Amirali is huuuuggge. MK dropped this when he played for us at Pacha a couple of weeks ago the hypnotic vocal hook and keys will keep you locked on the floor. Top record from a top bloke.
Tom Taylor & Simon Morell - Monster Mind
Hmmm… a cheeky bit of self promotion maybe? Darius Syrossian contacted me last week to say how much he loved the track and it was going down a storm at Viva Warriors on a Wednesday at Sankeys. Always nice to hear that about your own record!
Nick Curly - Underground
Currently to be found rocking the terrace at Kehakuhma, an infectious hook and a great vocal, works every time!
Dan Ghenacia & David Duriez - Once
Two of my favourite producers from the late 90's hook up to produce a popper deep house track with plenty of funk. A firm favourite with the French connection at Circo-loco.
Noir & Haze – Around (MURKed Vocal Mix)
Around is still getting hammered this summer with a fresh load of remixes tightening its grip over the island; this is probably the one I’ve heard the most… a warehouse gem from the MURK boys.