Clubsonica continues a strong start to the year by welcoming Dabeat back to the label for a new EP. Sitting as one of Colombia’s premiere progressive house talents, David Barragan aka Dabeat has enjoyed a steady rise since first emerging in 2008 with a release courtesy of Beatfreak Recordings. The next decade saw David perfect his craft with a sound that many describe as groovy, dynamic and emotional. Now laying claim to an impressive discography, the Santiago de Cali resident has showcased his music via Anjunadeep, Mango Alley, Plattenbank, Proton, Replug and Sudbeat, while continuing to receive play and support from the genre’s premiere tastemakers. Also a primary contributor to Clubsonica, Dabeat has recorded six remixes for the Colombian imprint across a five-year stretch, beginning with his label debut in 2018. Now, following a well-received debut for Global Underground to begin the year, Dabeat returns to Clubsonica for his first artist EP entitled ‘Vesta | Evolving’, alongside remixes from Rauschhaus and Sean & Dee.
Selection One finds Dabeat paired with occasional studio partner, fellow countryman and progressive house star Kamilo Sanclemente. Together the duo have been responsible for some of the genre’s most memorable tracks, most recently delivering their ‘Floating’ collaboration for Global Underground to begin 2024. Also paired previously for Clubsonica, the duo continue their creative partnership for the label in fine fashion with ‘Vesta’. Here, Dabeat and Kamilo masterfully synthesize their talents while breaking down boundaries to serve up a melting pot of inspired progressive house. Its pneumatic energy turns over quickly, flowing through a maze of mutated electronics and fiery rhythmic fractures, before reaching a hyperspeed collision of sonics for the ultimate high-octane drop and grooved out finale.
Also paired previously on multiple occasions to great effect are Dabeat and Juan Pablo Torrez. Together the Colombian duo have amalgamated their talents for remixes via Clubsonica and Mango Alley, none more impactful than their Hernan Cattaneo supported remix of Antrim’s ‘La Fin Du Monde’ to begin 2024. Now paired once again for Juan’s burgeoning Clubsonica imprint, the duo deliver their first and much anticipated Original production entitled ‘Evolving’. The fellow countrymen drive each other forward, beyond their individual comfort zones for a mature club-effective record; one where thunderous beats, flowing rhythms and quirky melodies prelude a rousing finale.
The lone interpretation of ‘Vesta’ is provided by Rauschhaus who returns to the label for his second appearance. The German producer has been a highly regarded figure of the melodic house underground since first emerging in 2017 with a contribution to Steyoyoke’s ‘Ethereal Techno’ series. The next half decade saw Rauschhaus craft a consistent stream of superlative releases via Beatfreak, Eleatics, Einmusika and Stil Vor Talent. Clubsonica has also been a landing spot for the German’s elusive sound, having made his label debut in 2022 with a powerful remix of Antrim’s ‘Hoffnung’, Now, following a single for his Forevermore imprint to begin the year, Rauschhaus makes a welcome return to Clubsonica with a poignant rendition of ‘Vesta’. With a light and airy approach, Rauschhaus remodels the track into a smooth uplifting slice of melodic house. Bound by a first act of key changing basslines, hypnotic rhythms and finely manicured percussion, its soaring melodies marry beautifully across an emotive break – one where the German artist engineers a glowing crescendo for all those morning dancefloors out there.
The release concludes with Sean & Dee returning to the label with the lone interpretation of ‘Evolving’. As production partners for the better part of a decade, Italian duo Sean & Dee firmly established themselves with a high-energy club-effective brand of melodic house and techno. Steadfast in their approach moving forward, the duo would build an impressive resume highlighted by releases via Beatfreak, FSOE, Siona, UV and Vandit Alternative, the latter of which would see them collaborate with Trance icon Paul Van Dyk. Also finding a home on Clubsonica, the duo would bring their elusive production touch across remixes for Juan Sapia & Hasith and Analog Jungs, released in 2021 and 2022 respectively. Now, following their latest vehicle for Vandit Alternative to end the year, Sean & Dee return to Clubsonica with a cosmic take on ‘Evolving’. Built around a deep thumping framework, the Italian duo focuses on rhythm and groove across the first act, nicely balanced with a healthy dose of tranquil arps, striking stabs and cutting edge effects. Carrying a swaying cadence into the main break, the duo build emotion as anthemic melodies percolate against a backdrop of fuzzy arps, eventually giving way to a flurry of claps for an exhilarating finale to round out the release perfectly.
You can now listen to Rauschhaus’ extended mix of ‘Vesta’ exclusively on When We Dip. Enjoy!
Release Date: March 1st, 2024. Buy Here
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