Reggie Dokes – Child Of The Sun EP [PREVIEW] by cinematiclabel

Kick starting the new year, Cinematic’s latest release comes from label debutant Reggie Dokes in the form of “Child of The Sun EP”. An inspired artist hailing from Detroit, Reggie spoils us with three funk fuelled cuts via the motor city!

An inspired artist through his association with Derrick May and Transmat, Reggie is one of the unsung heroes from Detroit who’s sole purpose has always been to concentrate on the music. His Psychotasia record label has been an outlet for releasing his signature sound of soul inspired deep house and techno that has gained him plaudits all over Europe. Recent guest appearances have seen Reggie release on esteemed labels such as Royal Oak, Kuumba and We Play House.

The first track “Child of the sun” is a Detroit deep house burner fuelled with funk and electronic rhythms that builds, envoking vibrancy and colour before the bassline sets the tone in pummelling throughout the track.

The second track aptly titled “Funk Below” further signifies Reggies versatility this time with a deeper mindset giving us the feeling of intimate night spots that are smoke filled with llow ceilings. Think browns and deep reds when listening to this and funk below that radar.

Make Believe compliments the release thats a little leftfield but not to be ignored. Synth laden and downtempo, the hi hats whip away providing energy climaxing with clever arrangement of strings before the whole thing gets stripped down for a more heads down moment.

CINEMATICPOD 004 – KIRK DEGIORGIO by cinematiclabel

The next CINEMATICPOD comes from one of the UK’s finest exports in Electronic music, as we welcome Kirk Degiorgio!

Kirk’s career spans almost 20 years with a variety of personas whether it be As One, Elegy, Esoterik, Critical Phase, and Future/Past as recording aliases. Founding the ART label (Applied Rythmic Technology) in 1991, Kirk helped forge early relationships with now staples of the original Electronic scene with the likes of The Black Dog, Aphex Twin, B12 and Carl Craig.

Degiorgio went on to record material for ART, Planet E and R&S before signing As One to New Electronica for the albums Reflections and Celestial Soul, which both made the Muzik Top 30 albums for 1994/5. Further albums for Clear (UK), Mo Wax, Ubiquity, Versatile and Neroli cemented Kirk’s reputation as a seriously heavyweight producer with a unique, individual sound, beautifully combining elements of jazz, soul, techno and funk into electronic tracks.

The mix aptly titled “Chicago 85” pays tribute to the early warehouse days, where the term “House” was still in its infancy, and Kirks mix closes our year with some nostalgia….turn up the bassbins, hit download and enjoy!!!!

Cinematic label boss Soy Mustafa is currently in the studio working on a collaborative project with Chicago legend Chez Damier. Looking forward to 2012 Soy enthuses at whats on offer “Chez is a legend and the prospect of working with him is something that I’m realy looking forward to.” With a discography that stretches back as far as the big bang, Chez’ has always maintained his integrity in producing and often siting to be “an inspired artist” After a recent skype conversation, Chez was excited at the prospect of an “Anglo Turkish – American” collaboration”…….the melting pot is hot,watch this space!

Soy Mustafa – Return of The Anunnaki (inc John Tejada & Chymera Remixes) by cinematiclabel

Now into their 10th release Cinematic further solidifies it’s reputation as a prolific and forward thinking electronic record label with a showcase of heavyweight artists and remixes of the highest quality. With this release, label figurehead Soy Mustafa shares an esoteric vision for what can be best described as a zeitgeist: a shift in the collective consciousness leading away from the material and into the spiritual. In “Return of the Anunnaki” Soy expresses this sentiment with an atmospheric backdrop of ethereal melodies and incessant rhythms.

In the original mix, Soy joins the dots between broken 909 drums, epic pads and a pumping duo-phonic bassline that builds with emotion and creates a desolate experience that’s withdrawn yet captivating.

More than a remix, John Tejada flips the script with a lighter, more uplifting interpretation. Using lush and dreamy builds, he creates a sense of optimism and a culmination of energies that when brought together create a melodious finale.

Rounding off the package, Berlin based Brendon Gregoriy aka Chymera goes all out with a gut wrenching, dubbed techno groove that pounds in its relentless approach adding a no nonsense mix that’s straight to the point.

Release Date - 12th December 2011