Las Vegas talent Starkillers is next up on Azuli , unleashing a high-octane, saw tooth monster sure to flatten the global house scene this summer! Never one to follow suit, his latest release will blow your mind with every snaking pitch bend and soaring synth jam! And the effortlessly soulful vocal from Natalie Peris will have you reaching for the heavens!

[Grant Richards ponders this historic moment]

There has been some big music news over the past week and both have caused some chitter chatter over the interweb. First, Tupac was found alive and well, living as a hologram and joining his old pal’s Snoop and Dr Dre on stage at Coachella. Then a few days later, House Music legend Danny Tenaglia posted on his Facebook page, a long winded but candid ‘letter’ of resignation from the world of DJing at the age of 51. This made me think to myself ‘How hard is it to walk away from the DJ game, from something you love, from som...Read More

Another member of the unstoppable force of Italian producers currently hell-bent on chart domination, Federico Scavo's production credentials couldn't be more solid and, riding high on his recent success, his sights now seem firmly fixed on Miami. 'Let You Down' is seriously tribal, a main room monster with filtered vocals and razor-sharp synth stabs ensure all arms are reaching for the lasers. WMC, we won't 'Let You Down'!

[Words: Grant Richards]

Recently I came across a Tweet from a pretty powerful player in the scene. A man, known more for his ear for a good tune, than his razor sharp sarcasm. So when he was shouting about how great the new David Guetta version of the Beats By Dre headphone range, I thought he was being serious and it made me think ’Why and how has the world come to this Headphone Situation?‘

During the war, when I first started DJing, it was all about ONE brand only – Sennheiser. You either had the slightly cheaper HD25SP (you may have been lucky enough to get the ...Read More

Despite having a name that suggest he hails from beyond the Welsh borders, David Jones is in fact Italian; part of a new wave of talent that includes names like Stefano Noferini and Alex Kenji that are quite simply taking the house world by storm.

DJ, label boss and producer behind some of the biggest selling club records of the last few years, David Jones has established himself as one the major players in the game of upfront house music.

ahead of the release of Azuli Miami mixed by David Jones...Read More

The Italian DJ and producer is one of the key players of the big room, progressive house movement and is also the next DJ lined up to mix Azuli's revered Miami offering.

To warm the crowd up, he's dropping his next track 'Heya' on Azuli Records.

Exciting to the point of hysteria and with one hell of an infectious flute line. Check it out below.

In the wake of the unimaginable success DJs like Avicii, Guetta and Afrojack have experienced in 2011, Grant Richards looks at what goes into this equation, besides the music.

Now to get that dollar you need a plan. A science if you will (or you can call it clever marketing). You can't just make tunes on your Macbook and play in your local venue and expect to be earning tens of thousands of pounds and flying around the world borrowing Afrojack's, Afrojet (that's his name for it, not mine). Ultimately, there isn't an exact science but there sure are several av...Read More

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Global Guide ‘12 is a mammoth 50 track collection featuring the biggest tunes currently tearing up December‘s dance floors and the tracks you can expect to be hearing most of in 2012. Centred on tough, techy and driving house Global Guide see‘s brand new tracks from Boys Noize, Stefano Noferini, Intruder (MURK) featured alongside anthemic cuts from Dirty South and Those Usual Suspects, Steve Angello, Afrojack and Matteo Di Marr.

Also making the grade are some of Azuli̵...Read More

Imagine I have a banging House music track. It's made it's way up the download charts, bossed the dancefloors for months and the buzz is saying 'crossover hit' all day long. There are many pieces of the puzzle that need to be in place before it can stand a chance of getting on the coveted Radio One playlist, but one of the most important factors is the accompanying video. In a world where MTV doesn't really bother playing Music Videos but YouTube can get nearly 400million views for a cute kid biting his equally cute kid brothers finger, it's imperative that you tr...Read More

I think it's pretty safe to draw a correlation from house music to fashion. Certain trends come and go (Swing House). Certain trends go through a time cycle and re-appear after some time in the wilderness (Disco House) and of course any wardrobe needs it's staple core basics (Deep House).

Taking a broad look across the House Music arena right now, you would be able to see, that as the Superstar DJs peel off to become fully fledged Popstars peddling Pop House (Pouse anyone? OK that doesn't work), there are DJs, Labels and Sounds that are enjoying a healthy bit of attention. N...Read More

The name Freska may not be known by all and sundry, but it's one that's sure to pick up momentum. Especially with his new release on Azuli 'What Makes Us Loud' , a Disco infused, driving slice of dancefloor music written with festivals and big open spaces in mind and influenced by Riva Starr and Fatboy Slim.

If we ask you were you thought Freska was from, maybe you'd take a guess at Italy or maybe even Spain, however he hails from Russia and is at the forefront of a Russian Revolution. He is the opposite side of the spectrum to artists like Swanky Tunes and Ha...Read More

When Roul and Doors started DJing in 03/04, House was not as popular and commercial as it is today, especially in the town of Maastricht where they were studying. Self-confessed novices to the genre at this point, they were playing Disco and Hip-hop and other massive tracks of the time from artists including Michael Jackson, Kool and the Gang, Dr Dre and Fatman Scoop.

'We always arrived at parties with three huge wallets carrying 360 CDs each, we wanted to be ready for every moment', says Roul.

Considering the current domination the Dutch have over the house music scene, it&#...Read More

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As the Ibizan closing parties fall off in to the distance, focus switches to October and from you wearing your shades in the sunshine to the autumnal shades of green and brown. October may bring seasonal change but it also brings one of the most important events in the dance music calendar, the Amsterdam Dance Event. Several days of serious business and serious parties against the backdrop of the City of Amsterdam, the stronghold sitting proud within a country that is without doubt the most consistent expor...Read More

The vice-like grip a new generation of Dutch producers have on the House Music genre today only seems to be tightening and with many of the most relevant players deploying their productions on Azuli there was no question who should mix the label’s Amsterdam edition. Step forward Franky Rizardo & Roul and Doors, two of the Netherlands brightest young talents showcasing their enviable skills as ADE shines the spotlight on this great party nation.

Azuli presents Amsterdam 2011 is available to pre-order...Read More

The September instalment of the Azuli Global Guide, presented by Ricky Rivaro and including a guest mix from Franky Rizardo!

Tracklist

1. Kraak & Smaak ft. Romanthony - Let's Go Back (Chocolate Puma Remix) (JALAPENO RECORDS)
2. Scotch - Your Mind (DESOLAT)
3. Black Rose - Anthem (MADE TO PLAY RECORDS)
4. Sharp Boys - Dansen (SELEKTED MUSIC)
5. ONE 2 WATCH = GREGOR SALTO - 023 (AZULI)
6. Groovenatics & Jaz Von D - Our Screen (AZULI)
7. Jay Lumen - Here Comes That Sound EP (ORIGINAL MIX) (GREAT STUFF RECORDS)
8. Negrocan - Cadavez (Ricky Rivaro's 2011 Remix) (ALTRA M...Read More

Azuli Global Guide - September Episode by Azuli Records

Decisions, Decisions!

On paper everything about The Warehouse Project points to an equation of clubbing perfection. It's in Manchester, responsible for so many seminal clubbing moments in history, films have been made about it. As the title suggests, it's in a Warehouse, well sort of.

Originally it was held in Boddingtons Brewery and now it's being held in a car park on Store Street. The final and most important part of the equation however is the cutting edge line ups, showcasing the sort of line ups that would give most clubbers a headache in the decision ma...Read More

Papaya - Much More Than A Fruit

Unless you have been living under a rock or have taken a clubbing sabbatical this year, you would've noticed two words omnipresent in the music press. The first being, Ushuaia. The second, Croatia.

Ushuaia has been an instant hit. Croatia has been a work in progress. Rest assured the Dalmatian Coastline area of Pag Island is now ripe for the picking for the discerning clubber wanting an alternative to Ibiza. A much cheaper version at that. No 20Euro alcoholic beverages here!

The shining light along Zrce Beach is Papaya. Unassuming upon yo...Read More

Over the years you will have experienced Fake Blood (known as Theo Keating to his friends and family) in some way or another. Whether it was via his time in The Wiseguys, more recently via his dizzying array of festival DJ sets around the globe, or as half of The Black Ghosts, Fake Blood will be on your radar even if you don't know it.

Here he has lovingly compiled a series of 1 hour mixes that encompass a whole myriad of samples from yesteryear. At his own admittance he is a "digging fiend" and this is highlighted across the mixes as you hear sample after sample, many that featur...Read More

There happens to be a DJ rankings list dominating dance music press across the globe right now with some DJs are spending a small fortune on their voting campaigns. In case you haven‘t seen, we are fast approaching the announcement of DJ mag‘s Top 100 DJ‘s of the year.

However beating that big announcement to the punch is the 'Australian DJ(s) Of The Year'. An accolade previously held by the mighty Dirty South.

2011's award goes to those cheeky chappies, the Stafford Brothers. They have been in and around the top spot for a few years now but their ...Read More

Penguin Prison. Ice Cold?

September could prove to be a costly month with a whole slew of artists dropping long players. Make sure you keep some money back to pick up the self-titled Penguin Prison album.

If you can get past the preposterous name, you'll find an extremely talented one man music making machine. Penguin Prison is actually New York singer, musician, producer and remixer of Ellie Goulding, Marina and the Diamonds and more, Chris Glover. Musically he sits somewhere between Chilly Gonzales 'Ivory Tower' album and Azari & III's recent album release.
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CARNIVAL CASUALTIES

At first, there were rumours that this years Carnival was not going ahead in the aftermath of this months riots. Then there was news of restrictions and extra policing. The latter made more sense, as the Notting Hill Carnival is the second biggest carnival in the world (the biggest being Rio, of course). The meticulous planning coupled with a healthy dose of tourism, both mean that cancelling at this late stage was probably not an option.

Unfortunately however there will be two major sound systems missing this year, leaving a big void in certain revelle...Read More

The next weapon in Azuli's arsenal for 2011 is an absolute stomper of a track from the prolific Oliver Klein and production partner Kolombo. Heavy beats and shuffling percussion will have your head nodding on the very first listen and with a groove as instantly infectious as this, who needs remixes? Just bask in the glory of the original and know this is Gonna Be huge!

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Like it or not, ’If Only Alarms Didn‘t Ring‘ will be embedded deep within your head after just a single listen. As catchy as it is camp, the original builds itself around a dusty old sample, creating electro-swing at its very finest. And who is responsible for this retro cut shaking up the Azuli catalogue we hear you ask. The answer is French born, NY based artist Biboulakis. We caught up with the young Frenchman to find out what he's all about,


Where are you from and what do you do?

I'm a small town boy from northern France. In 2006, I moved t...Read More

Two tracks emanating ferocious Ibiza Heat this season are provided by the guys responsible for putting together Azuli’s annual Ibiza mix compilation. First up, Olav Basoski adds a healthy dollop of Samba rhythm to his trademark heavy drums on ‘Ey!’, while James Talk & Ridney go deep with ‘Sunrise’, a beautifully layered, piano heavy groove that screams White Isle magic.

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Azuli - a label synonymous with the hedonistic party pleasures of the White Isle – are now set to unleash their landmark release of the year. Azuli Ibiza ‘11 sees three of the most musically relevant DJs on the planet taking to the decks as Olav Basoski, James Talk and Ridney step up and deliver two mixes of cutting-edge house music set to take Ibiza by storm in the coming months.

The next instalment of the the 'Azuli Global Guide' has landed, presented by Ricky Rivaro and with a Ridney guest mix in tow. This episode is all about the vibes leading into the summer and features fresh cuts from Soul Purpose, Bassfort, KORT and Roul and Doors to name a few!

In the wake of Tate and Diamond's huge new single on Azuli Records, we caught up with Darren to find out how the track came to be and what else is hot in the land of Tate and Diamond! They also very kindly provided a Tate and Diamond DJ mix to whet you appetite!


What have you been up to most recently?

Touring wise I‘ve just got back from the US and am taking a production breather before commencing on a tour of India tour in June. I‘m currently promoting a new single 'Sunshine In My Life' with Sharlene Hector (from Basement Jaxx) which is under my new...Read More

Zouk resident djB and Bubble Soul Music owner Danny Marquez have teamed up to produce a seething tech-house EP of the highest order. ’Oniwaye‘ shifts and slides around sharp hi-hats and pulsing synth stabs. George Morel provides a rolling, bass-lead alternative version too.

Check it out the full EP on Beatport

Throughout 2011 and beyond, one of the main aims of Azuli is to bring some previously unknown talent to the attention of the world's clubbing community, and fresh talent doens't come much tastier than the Dutch duo Roul & Doors. With a few big remixes already under their belts, their debut EP on Azuli is primed to do some serious damage on the global stage. Here, they discuss their entry into the world of dance music production, the tools of their trade, and also drop an exclusive mini-mix, which includes some of their forthcoming cuts.

How did you guys meet?

Stijn: We ...Read More

James Talk & Ridney first brought themselves to the attention of the collective clubbing consciousness back in 2009 with ‘Sunshyne’; a track championed by Carl Cox and on that was eventually awarded the title of ‘Essential New Tune; by Pete Tong. Then last year they dropped the disco-sampling ‘Forever’ which was hammered by house jocks across the board and again won the coveted ‘Essential New Tune’ title. Now they’re back with a new record which may well be their biggest to date.

‘One for Me’ is the kind of guaranteed floor-filler ...Read More

The massive 'One For Me' is loaded up and about to be deployed. Having already racked up 3 plays by Tong himself this is definitely one to rush out and get.

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Global Guide - the brand new Azuli radio show has just landed! Presented by Ricky Rivaro, this instalment brings you all forthcoming Azuli bombs plus what's hot in Miami for Azuli this year and an exclusive guest mix from the mighty Roul and Doors.

The next show will drop at the beginning of May. You can catch it here on the Azuli website, the Azuli Soundcloud or subscribe on iTunes!

Azuli Miami '11 is out now - Buy from iTunes

Pre-order from iTunes now.

Azuli is ready to unleash a barrage of red hot records on 2011 including bombs from Sandy Rivera, Roul and Doors, Stefano Noferini Bass Kleph and Haji and Emanuel.

Check out the exclusive mix of what's in store from Azuli for 2011!

Click here to pre-order from iTunes

Check out the Global Guide ‘11 Mini Mix

Ricky has mixed up a little teaser of the razor sharp Global Guide ‘11, check it out below.