MATT FLORES

 

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Anti Gravitation Kit
(Freefloating Edit) --- mp3

Lapad (Tyree Cooper Remix) --- mp3

Lapad (Original) --- mp3

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Release date
15.05.2006
distributed by groove attack

Matt Flores is a “native” Düsseldorfer and active musician since the early 90s. Starting as a Drum & Bass & Dub/Reggae Producer, his breakthrough on the international floors was him being part of the international respected german 2step crew Gush Collective.

Since the Collective has been split up, he is mostly recognised as a solo producer. Beside some great 12inches and a brokenbeat-alike Album (“Metaworld”) for Combination Records, he recenty released a very successful vinyl 12inch on the clubby Compost Sublabel “Compost Black Label” under his alias Goosepumpz (with Tyree).

His different projects show the variety of Matt Flores as a musician, DJ or MC. It is almost impossible to categorise his music, though all his work has one thing in common: a funky soulful vibe and a unique beat structure. On the new relaunched label from Ingo Sänger Farside Records, Matt Flores kicks off with the first Vinyl release.

“Anti Gravitation Kit” is a big tune for all the DJs that like to rock the crowd with some low-key atmosphere. With its funky breakbeat loop and the wonderful strings a Detroitish vibe could not be denied. “Lapad” stays in contrast and is slow, way too slow. With 90bpm, a straight bassdrum, brilliant warm harmonies and a live bass the tune creeps into your ear and should appeal to the deep dancefloors and is a perfect tune for the early hours. Might be the secret and silent winner of the record….

The remix treatment of “Lapad” by Tyree Cooper, one of the godfathers of hip house is the personal highlight from all people involved into Farside on this 12inch. The term legend has been frequently used for mistake, but not for the artist Tyree. As a pioneer of todays dancemusic, his career started in Chicago in 1986. With the classic tune “Acid Over”, Tyree has become a worldwide respected DJ & Producer and released a lot of brilliant tunes on leading labels like DJ International, Dancemania, Jack Trax to name a few. Since 5 years Tyree Cooper lives in Berlin and reworked „Lapad“ in his own unique style. A little bit of an early 90s Old School feel with a big big bassline and a brilliant solo vibe played by Eric d. Clarke of “From Disco To Disco” Whirlpool Productions.

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