2018. repress , House of Disco return with a pair of funk fuelled cuts from Aroop Roy with Japan s Brisa contributing a deep and percussive remix. Based in London, Aroop Roy s take on electronic music involves blending elements of jazz, Afro, Latin and funk with disco and house. Roy s releases have landed on Freestyle, Gamm and Basic Fingers, and most recently on the hugely successful Kampana Classics EP.
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House of Disco return with a pair of funk fuelled cuts from Aroop Roy with Japan's Brisa contributing a deep and percussive remix. Based in London, Aroop Roy's take on electronic music involves blending elements of jazz, Afro, Latin and funk with disco and house. Roy's releases have landed on Freestyle, Gamm and Basic Fingers, and most recently on the hugely successful Kampana Classics EP.
His multi-genre spanning influences can be attributed to his wealthy experience playing around the globe, including previous residencies in London, Geneva and Tokyo.
Renowned taste makers Gilles Peterson, Francois K, Karizma and Rainer Trueby are only a few names from a swelling list of supporters and their seal of approval is a clear
testament to his studio abilities.
‘Talkin Bout Life' demonstrates Roy in fine form as it subtly builds into an essential party anthem. Jazzy keys, a soulful guitar lick and a dusty breakbeat are brought together by a warm and punchy low end to form an irresistible groove. This sets the scene for a breakdown of epic proportions, with raw vocals looping hypnotically to a huge climax.
‘We Together' shows Roy's deeper side, pairing chunky, overdriven percussion with subterranean chords, whilst an infectious vocal operates on top. A warm analog synth ups the ante with an extra portion of funk.
Hailing from Fukuoka, Brisa concludes the package by completely reimagining 'Talkin Bout Life'. Rumbling drums, twisted bass and otherworldly stabs together forge a jazzy remix with an abundance of character and originality.
DJ Feedback:
Gilles Peterson - Great new tunes!
Simbad - This is an absolute baaaaanger - Aroop is on fiiiiiire !!!
Yoshihiro Okino (Kyoto Jazz Massive) Great Aroop! Brisa Remix Is So Good as Well!
Jason Hodges (Classic) 'Brisa Remix is killer!!'
Loz Goddard (Dirt Crew, Razor N Tape, Kolour Recordings) 'Talkin Bout Life is a great track, lovely stuff! Will be support this one, good work by Aroop yet again'
Luke Howard (Filthy Luca (Horse Meat Disco) - 'talkin bout life works nicely'
Severino Panzetta (Horse Meat Disco) 'OH YES tracks 2 and 3 '
Mike W (Kolour Ltd) 'Absolutely essential! been playing the original tunes relentlessly. will be copping the 12" as soon as it's released. brilliant work all around!! '
Mixmag 9/10 - 'One of the best..this year'
Thatmanmonkz - 'Aroop is the man, always deadly, and this is no exception. "Talkin Bout Life" is my jam!'