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This is the second full-length release by Berlin-based American Jay Haze under his Fuckpony alias. Haze is an exceptionally-gifted composer as well as the owner and head of countless labels, projects, and pseudonyms. As a result, hardly anyone knows the legacy of American-style house like Mr. Haze does -- but despite a sense of tradition, his intention was never just to reproduce a well-known sound. With futurism as a conceptual basis, Chicago as grammar, and pop as an abstract embellishment, through the diversity of his projects, he constantly crosses boundaries. The title track features angular, sharp-edged pop you could light a match with, while others illuminate like the lightning of a Saturday night and the pale daylight of a Sunday morning. This album also features emotional house tracks with plenty of kicks and super-tight bass drums, almost sounding as if Haze has discovered his feminine side on BPitch. You could call it house with heart -- an entire album without loops, and samples made from scratch. The horns, the drums, and of course, the dominating piano -- all sustain the Fuckpony vibe, with a gentler re-orientation. Let The Love Flow features vocals by Laila Tov and Chela Simone, who indulges in some genre-breaking soul moments that instantly make your arm-hairs stand on end. Let The Love Flow is a self-contained album with powerful, melodic arches and a great, dramatic understatement of house for ravers in love and for raved-out lovers who are still going, long after peak-time.
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GPM 063EP
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U.S. producer in Berlin Jay Haze saddles up his trusty Fuckpony steed once again to go on a journey through the moodier end of house and techno music. Dark Side Pt. 2 is dance music with a raw, old school attitude but with all the benefits of modern production. "Flower" takes inspiration from '90s techno, with dark, Detroit-style chords swarming into attack formation. "Cold Slave" takes inspiration from acid trax and house music's unifying philosophy. Over a tweaky, freaked-out 303 riff, a man talks about the essence of the groove and the importance of being one with the music. Hitch a ride with Jay Haze as he brings house and techno into the future.
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JUNION 004EP
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"Forget minimal. It's over. These tunes right here are the real deal. How can two maniacs with 4 elements on each track can make something so deep is not clear, but who cares? They do it so well. Junion 4 opens the doors of the cellar and brings out the monster. Drop this bomb at peak time and the panties will come flying. At the after-party you'll loose the freaks and at home you'll fall into a trance. 'Nosebleed' is 808 madness. Toms, kick and a freaky synth. Lush pads that will make you cry. 'Lost in Deep' is a minimal destroyer. It's so bassy that pregnant ladies should stay away..."
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GPM 061EP
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Now consisting only of Jay Haze, the Fuckpony project ventures into the deepest, darkest recesses of house music's underground to deliver two rough and raw club tracks on the first of two 10" releases. "Hot Slave" comes straight from the warehouse, its rough beats and heavy claps laying the basis for an acid line that tweaks and morphs itself into a wild, spine-tingling climax. "Tiny Slave" is just as primal: a rumbling, menacing bass and tight percussion provide the backing for a scary riff that keeps building and building into a grungy, dark climax. These are proper jacking tracks from one of electronic music's new players. Last copies.
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GPM 057EP
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"It's Only Music" is the latest single taken from Fuckpony's debut album for Get Physical, Children Of Love. Although it has a modest title, the release sees Samim and Jay Haze sharing their deep love of house music with the listener. While the title track benefits from modern electronic production, it also looks back to classic house music, with dramatic, uplifting strings. "Body Movement" communicates a similar message, expressed through classic deep house and sweet, jazzy sounds set to the shuffling steely drums of Berlin. "Touch Me" is stripped back, with metallic rhythms that morph to reveal scary riffs and moody bass licks. Fuckpony reveal their hidden sweet sides and darker sounds.
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GPM 044EP
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Fuckpony is a new project that Berlin producer Jay Haze and Samim use to explore the outer limits of house music. Taking inspiration from old school, they drop "Ride The Pony," a vocal house track that celebrates the hedonistic lifestyle dance music offers. The production is clean, the sounds are clear, and the vocals a bit edgy. "Cell Phone Hit" is a more direct club track, tailor-made for dark basements. The seemingly unending vocal mantra is set to a trippy, repetitive rhythm. Finally, Haze and Samim return to minimal with "Schmoozin." Stripped back, warm building chords, and wild yelping will make it the ideal accompaniment to this summer's outdoor parties.
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