Ministry of Sound, 103 Gaunt Street, London, SE1 6DP
Date: Saturday 29th June 2013
Doors: 23.00 to 07.00
Tickets: £20+BF http://www.ministryofsound.com/club/listings/
Box: Riva Starr / Flashmob / Supernova / Stefano Ritteri
103: Copyright / Andy Daniell
Defected In The House returns to our spiritual London home with a distinctly Italian-flavoured line-up at Ministry of Sound on Saturday 29th June.
‘Defected Forza Italia’ captures the spirit of house music right now with Italian producers and DJs making a bigger contribution than most to the rude health of the scene. From genre-defining records to high-profile residencies at some of the world’s greatest clubs, a new generation of Italian artists have established unique, world-class reputations and our release schedule has lately been home to some of the best tracks to emerge globally from Italy, as well as some of the hottest DJ mixes.
On 29th June, our 2013 season at Ministry of Sound continues with a hand-picked artist selection who will take control of the world’s best sound system for what promises to be a truly exceptional night and proof that “Italians do it better”.
Originating from Napoli, Riva Starr is a unique talent who has almost single-handedly forged an entirely new sub-genre of house music with his quirky, dancefloor-aimed productions. Previously described by iD Magazine as “the most exiting name in house music”, Riva Starr has driven on from those early career accolades, launching his label Snatch! and regularly performing at Panorama Bar, Space, Womb and Fabric as well as some of the biggest festivals in the world from Fuji Rock to Global Gathering to Exit and beyond.
Fellow Italians Alessandro Magni and Danny Michella (from Milan and Cassino respectively) are establishing themselves as one of the most acclaimed, instantly recognisable production duos in house music today as Flashmob. Riding a tidal wave of success generated by the rapturous response to their singles ‘Brick House’, ‘Need In Me’ and – more recently – ‘Pieces’ (featuring vocalist Laila Walker) along with their current remix of FCL’s high-flying ‘It’s You’, Flashmob have carved their place in the house pantheon with their sublimely crafted, unpretentious house music which is received to universal critical acclaim.
Then, again hailing from the hotbed of house that is Napoli, Emiliano Nencioni and Giacomo Godi are Supernova, a DJ and production duo that have over the last decade made the transition from rising stars to established international talent. Known for exceptional remix work such as their chart-topping ‘Strings Of Life’ re-work from early 2012, they feature consistently at the upper end of the Beatport charts with recent releases including EPs on Defected Records, The Light Goes On and The World is Crazy, while in a club setting they are known for their distinctive DJ style where their current set-up comprising live instruments, decks and Ableton to create an ever-evolving musical experience.
Completing the line-up in The Box is Hoxton-based Stefano Ritteri, originally from Rome, an artist whose prodigious rise has been marked by an array of original productions and remixes for the likes of Underworld, Depeche Mode and Wiley. His 2012 track ‘Home Is Where It Hurts’ has clocked up over 500,000 views on YouTube whilst his more recent ‘The Rules of Control’ further prove his pedigree.
While the Box may be all about Italian talent, we haven't turned our back on home-grown favourites, with Copyright and Andy Daniell bringing an all-London flavour to proceedings in 103. Copyright continue to host the Defected In The House Radio Show in exemplary fashion, while on the production front their new collaboration with Donae'O ‘My Desire’ has just set the souful house world alight. They are supported by Defected A&R, Andy Daniell, who with some 10 years at the label under his belt, knows a thing or two about what makes a great set on a big Defected In The House occasion. Expect them to come locked and loaded with an arsenal of the latest Defected bullets and favourites for the knowledgable Ministry crowd.
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