Manhattan 85 is a funk driven affair of disco-led house. Dabbling in a melange of sounds from classical strings to techno bleeps and vocal samples, the build-up to some complex layering is arranged seamlessly into feel-good, tuneful house that will lift any room.
Over on the B-side is weighty, no-nonsense Acid walk, full of bounce and infectious rhythm. A singular chord of eerie vocal provides the depth, resonating behind an escalating acidic wail - without a doubt a sure-fire, dance floor bomb. Da Doo Da completes the solid offering with a hearty bassline and hypnotic drum rhythms, a strong house-techno contender very much in tune with Ghenacia's own peak-time track choices. Dan Ghenacia has been DJing professionally for nearly fifteen years, a DC10 Ibiza resident for ten, and a driving force behind the Parisian house scene and beyond over the last decade. One third of Apollonia alongside Shonky and Dyed Soundorom, this is the ex-Freak N'Chic boss' second label venture, which also doubles as a back2back2back DJ trio at special showcases around the world. Still less than a year old, Apollonia has already gained much success within the underground scene with its debut EP from Shonky 'The Minneapolis Touch', and 'Close To The Edge', a Dan Ghenacia and Shonky collaboration remixed by The Mole. Forthcoming is the label's debut album release from house heavyweights Chris Carrier and Hector Moralez, plus a repress vinyl line of Apollonia's favourite rare and classic tracks from the late 90's to early 00's.