Ellum boss Maceo Plex then adds another lost production to the mix with his “ Together (2011 Mix),” which is a driving and zipping ride through sugary synths and soaring leads. The project then introduces the playful yet wonky and off-kilter “ The K Dance” by Adam Ten & Yamagucci, which emerges as a production ideal for those late night hours and early afters. GRAMMY-winning DJ/producer Black Coffee turns his hand to the label’s first release of 2023, the moving “ Horizon Red” by Made By Pete and Zoe Kypri, revealing reworked melodies and sparkling keys as he delivers an interpretation of a track that has been a mainstay in his sets. The second half of the project features more superbly remixed music, both new and old. Dennis Cruz kicks off the B-Side with Chilean producer and musician Pier Bucci‘s “ Hay Consuelo,” before Audiojack and Cooke‘s “ Feel Good,” another standout collaboration, is taken into synth-led territory as Michael Mayer reaches for an ever-evolving bed of alluring tones. Meanwhile, Jamie Jones‘ slick “ Paradise 2011” is stripped down and given a fresh start by the hypnotic and heady sounds of Art Department. Major League DJz from Johannesburg gives Lazarus’ own 2020 collaboration with regular Crosstown vocalist Jem Cooke, “ Into The Sun,” a cosmic makeover as the package’s opening track. Hollaphonic team up with Curtiba for ‘All The Time’ CR20 The Album includes music from Black Coffee, Maceo Plex, Art Department, Dennis Cruz and many more There’s lots to share, announce and reminisce. A killer compilation of exclusives and special remixes, a beautiful coffee table book, a short film, and a special launch event are planned to bring together the sights and sounds of the label’s unique and influential history. There will be parties and events around the world. This is an opportunity for the Crosstown Rebels family, a global community of artists, DJs and creatives, and the label’s myriad of followers to celebrate this momentous milestone. So 2023 will mark the label’s 20th Anniversary. The eight-track package, which consists of six outstanding, well-known remixes of releases from the label’s back catalog and two previously unreleased original gems, is a rich and outstanding display of the diverse facets of the Crosstown Rebels sound as well as its internationally connected family of artists and close friends. Crosstown Rebels is more than a record label, it is family. Over these years, I have forged beautiful friendships, discovered very talented artists and tried my best to help, advise and support some of the most colourful characters in dance music. That dream was Crosstown Rebels, and this year we are 20. Damian Lazarus’s Crosstown Rebels celebrates the 20th anniversaryĢ023 will be the largest year yet as Lazarus and Crosstown celebrate the label’s 20th anniversary with a number of projects that will be revealed in the months leading up to the summer, with the release of “ CR20 The Album” scheduled for May 12, 2023.Ģ0 years ago, I dreamed a dream of creating a family of like-minded, crazy individuals from all corners of the planet – releasing music to the world and making people dance. Head honcho Damian Lazarus continuously promotes and spotlights musicians from around the world that share his brilliant, avant-garde vision for house music and beyond. The Crosstown Rebels legacy has expanded alongside its founder in equal measure. Today, the label serves as a hub and platform for thriving projects across the electronic spectrum, including through its sub-label Rebellion and a long list of showcases around the world.e. Since its founding in 2003, Crosstown Rebels has released music by artists ranging from Seth Troxler and Mathew Jonson to Laurent Garnier, Rósn Murphy, and Jennifer Cardini. To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the label, Crosstown Rebels and Damian Lazarus have presented CR20 The Album.
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