Claptone is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma. But there is no denying the impact on the global groove made by this otherworldly artiste. Claptone constantly circles the planet, only landing to deliver communion at special gatherings of electronic music fans. Fans who often appear wearing a golden mask themselves to pay homage to his message; cloak yourselves in anonymity and lose yourselves in the music. No doubt: Claptone has the world under his spell. The clamour to recreate his nightly encounters with the crowds, his comprehensive club experiences and the joyous feelings of the first season of his own event has led to the creation of "The Masquerade mixed by Claptone". This collection of edits, classics, exclusives, remixes and stand out tracks from his DJ sets is split into two mixes: day and night. Claptone aims to enchant and beguile the listener as well-known and new songs appear to magically intertwine; originals become remixes become edits become samples become music. Contained within the mixes is a special alchemy that is exclusive and won't appear anywhere else - Claptone is spoiling us. The Masquerade mixed by Claptone 1. Claptone 'The Masquerade mixed by Claptone' (Continuous Mix 1 - Night Mix) 2. Claptone 'The Masquerade mixed by Claptone' (Continuous Mix 2 - Day Mix) 3. Ultra Nate vs Roland Clark 'The First Time Free' (Claptone Remix) Written by U. Nate, L. Springsteen, J. Ciafone & Roland Clark Produced by Lem Springsteen & John Ciafone for Mood II Swing & Roland Clark Vocals by Ultra Nate & Roland Clark Remix & Additional Production by Claptone Published by BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited, Universal Music Publishing MGB Limited & Defected Music 'The First Time Free' contains a sample of 'Free', Written by U. Nate, L. Springsteen & J. Ciafone, Performed by Ultra Nate, Published by BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited & Universal Music Publishing MGB Limited. Used by permission. 'The First Time Free' contains a sample of Roland Clark 'The First Time', Written by Roland Clark. Performed by Roland Clark, Published by Defected Music. Used by permission. P&C 2016 Defected Records Limited 4. Purple Disco Machine 'Drumatic' (Original Mix) Written & Produced by Tino Piontek Published by Defected Music Publishing Licensed courtesy of Kittball Records P&C 2016 Kittball Recordings 5. Mattei & Omich 'Marlena Loop' Written & Produced by Patrizio Mattei & Danny Omich Mixed at LFCTC Studios, Rome Published by Copyright Control P&C 2011 Metropolitan Recordings 6. Alaia & Gallo featuring Kevin Haden 'Who Is He?' (Claptone Remix) Written by Bill Withers & Stan McKenny Produced, Arranged & Mixed by Elia Alaia & Aurelio Gallo at Music Factory Studio, Sant'Antimo (Na), Italy Vocals by Kevin Haden Sample Replay Production by Mark Summers at SCORCCIO Sample Replays www.scorccio.com Remix & Additional Production by Claptone Published by Interior Music Corp. (BMI) P&C 2016 Soul Heaven Records 7. Gregory Porter 'Liquid Spirit' (Claptone Remix) Written by Gregory Porter Produced by Brian Bacchus Associate Producer: Kamau Kenyatta Work Arranged by Gregory Porter, Chip Crawford & Kamau Kenyatta Vocals by Gregory Porter Piano by Chip Crawford Bass Guitar by Aaro

We continue on HouseU with a truly exciting collaboration, while also welcoming three fantastic artists to the label. The name Mat.Joe is certainly familiar to any house music follower. He has been creating music at the highest international level for many years, delivering one great release after another. Originally formed as a duo, the Mat.Joe story dates back to 2008, during which time they released on respected labels such as Defected, Club Sweat, Mother Recordings and Saved Records. From 2024 onward, Matthias continues his career solo, carrying forward the legacy Mat.Joe has built over the past decade. The other half of this collaboration is Florian Kruse, an artist with a career spanning well over a decade. Trained as a sound engineer and later active in various formations, Florian launched his solo career in 2016 and has since achieved numerous milestones. Over the years, he has delivered many high-quality releases and worked with artists such as Joris Voorn, David Morales and Robosonic. More recently, his music has appeared on outstanding labels including Armada Subjekt, Noir Music and Last Night On Earth. Now, Mat.Joe and Florian Kruse make their debut on HouseU together with their joint collaboration titled Alone But Free. The tracks unique and captivating sound instantly draws the listener in. Alongside solid house grooves and driving rhythms, the arrangement offers a wealth of refined details. A series of beautifully crafted synths, a touch of funk in the breakdown and strong piano chords all add depth and character to the production. Of course, special mention must be made of the stunning vocal performance by JMK. The Hamburg-based singer and songwriter completes the collaboration as its third contributor, bringing the track to life with a truly radiant vocal. With this release, HouseU adds another exciting and high-quality record to its catalogue. It comes highly recommended not only for HouseU fans, but also for lovers of refined, vocal-driven house music. Get the latest HouseU release now or listen across all streaming platforms.