Black Book Records
Top 100 Chart placements for Black Book Records
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#38
Feat. Banner in Tech House
Break The House Down - Extended Mix
Chris Lorenzo breathes new life into Laidback Lukes legendary electro hit, Break Down The House. Bringing it back to 2008, the beloved weapon in Lukes catalogue historically marked the final era of an exciting exploratory period of house music, before the EDM heyday of the 2010s took over. With Chris Lorenzos treatment the underrated weapon from Lukes catalogue emerges more timeless than ever. Laidback Luke is a name that needs no introduction. As one of the most influential artists to emerge from late 2000s house music, the Dutch producer began his multi-faceted career in the early 90s, and cemented his place in music history with his chart-topping rework of the Robin S. classic, Show Me Love. Heads will know, though, that the bag always runs deeper than the radio hits when it comes to the real ones, and Break Down The House is the proof in Lukes case. With Chris Lorenzos remix of the heralded ID comes a symbolic passing of the torch for Luke, cementing his legacy status in the arena. Initially introduced over email, Lorenzo got his hands on the stems for the original, and tried to hash out his version in the same 4-hour fashion that Luke did back in the day. The end result is a nostalgic weapon that has, so far, only been in the hands of Chris Lake and FISHER, who debuted Lorenzos version during their b2b set at HARD Festival. At the intersection of two distinct eras in contemporary house music, Chris Lorenzo and Laidback Luke come together to deliver a monster record that ties together past, present, and future.
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#58
Feat. New Releases in House
Billz / On My Mind
Argentinian producer Jay de Lys makes his debut on Black Book Records with Billz / On My Mind. The two track EP effortlessly captures the warmth of summer house, while giving selectors the prime dance floor weapons they need for this seasons setlists. Billz was first debuted to listeners during Carlitas set at the Lot Radio back in April. Its infectious groove and lighthearted bravado immediately sets the tone for the EP, putting the uplifting house that Jay de Lys has been carving his trademark aesthetic from on center stage. On My Mind features a spoken word hook that gently nods at UK post-punk aesthetics, delivering an undeniably fresh take on the traditional tech house set tool. The tastemaker support rallying beneath Jays emerging profile has positioned him as a must-know producer on the rise. Earning accolades from the likes of Jamie Jones, Marco Carola, Joseph Capriati, and more, Jay de Lys is proving himself to be a tech house aficionado. Hes already making his way through the top tier of the house circuits ranks, playing notable stages across Latin America and Europe that include Ushuaias Ants Ibiza, the famed Elrow, and Pacha Barcelona, among others. This October, Jay de Lys is set to join Marco Carola at this years Amsterdam Dance Event, simultaneously making his Loveland and Amsterdam debuts. Jays previous releases have appeared across imprints such as Paradise, Toolroom, Moon Harbour, and more.
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#106
Feat. New Releases in House
Paradise II
New Jersey's very own Harry "Choo Choo" Romero makes a triumphant return to Black Book Records with 'Paradise II', an inviting house track with shock value that makes for a real moment on the dance floor. Informed by decades of work with Subliminal Records, his own Bambossa records, and numerous classic remixes, the single captures the spirit of the raves that raised him, and asserts why Romero remains a longstanding legend among East Coast veterans. With a career dating back to 1995, Romero makes infectious grooves with his eyes closed. He's played a key part in what we know house music as today, further validated by Muzik "Remixer of the Year" Award (1999) and Defected's "House Masters" Series in 2023. 'Paradise II' sees Romero leaning back into this signature sound of his from years past, yet reinventing it for a modern context, leaving him reemerging more relevant and iconic than ever. Ecstatic synthwork and nostalgic, spoken word mantras create a euphoric soundtrack for dance floors, reminiscent of the early days of DC10 and Space Ibiza. Jumping on the remix who better than a New Jersey neighbor, Avision, whose percussive twist on the original further drives the pair's elegant play on timeless aesthetics. Otherwise known as Anthony Cardinale, the young tastemaker uncannily mirrors the early days of Romero's career, taking his own tasteful strides towards legacy. After starting on turntables at the age of 12 and landing his first club residency at 15, his early education in club culture speaks for itself through his production, binding the past and present of house music into an elegant package. 'Paradise II' hits stores on July 12 via Black Book Records. "I couldn't be more excited to unleash my follow up track to last year's 'Fool for Love' with Leo Wood. This new record has all the ingredients to smack you up, flip you and rub you down. Big ups to Black Book for seeing the vision and bringing me back, thank you!" - Harry Romero
