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Double LP version. Detroit Love present the inaugural release on their newly founded eponymous imprint -- a collaborative venture from Planet E and !K7 which aims to capture the essence of Carl Craig's superb event series of the same name. Detroit Love Vol. 1, mixed by Stacey Pullen, is a sixteen-track journey that exemplifies the diversity of the city, as well as the essence of the parties, championing both lesser known artists and familiar faces into a 74-minute mix. As a long-time resident of the party and native of the city itself, Stacey Pullen was the natural choice to launch the label. Since emerging as part of the "second wave" of Detroit techno, his heartfelt and unpredictable sets have sustained him a packed touring schedule the year round. With acclaimed mixes on Fabric (FABRIC 027CD, 2004), 20:20 Vision (2009), and Balance Music (BAL 016CD, 20015), his experimental mixing style and encyclopedic music knowledge cement his status as a true innovator in the scene. Combining artists new and old, local and international, the first mix of the series is a heady voyage into the Detroit spirit. Stacey adds: "I wanted to showcase the versatility of music from Detroit, whether it be a Detroit label or Detroit artist, the connection is there for you to grasp." His track selection predominantly represents Detroit, but also details its influence on European aesthetics, bridging the transatlantic gap. Firm favorites like Marcellus Pittman, Motor City Drum Ensemble, Delano Smith, Patrice Scott, DJ 3000, and Soulphiction all feature alongside local heroes like composer Craig Sherrad, Teknotica Records label boss Gary Martin, and Ataxia. Atmospheric groove-driven tracks like Philpot Records label boss Soulphiction's "Ann Arbor" and Craig Sherrad's "The Fader" are offset against organic, jazzy cuts like Marcellus Pittman's glistening take on Motor City Drum Ensemble's "Raw Cuts" and MOTUO's "Purple Pulse". Minimal entries like Sawlin's mind-altering "Wired Evening" on Delsin and Remote Viewing Party's "410" show the trippy side of the Detroit sound, with the mix ending on scene veteran Patrice Scott's aptly named "Detroit State Of Mind". Double LP version features: Gary Martin, Craig Sherrad, DJ 3000, Ken Young, Burning Bridges, Motor City Drum Ensemble, Marcellus Pittman, Remote Viewing Party, and Soulphiction.
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Detroit Love present the inaugural release on their newly founded eponymous imprint -- a collaborative venture from Planet E and !K7 which aims to capture the essence of Carl Craig's superb event series of the same name. Detroit Love Vol. 1, mixed by Stacey Pullen, is a sixteen-track journey that exemplifies the diversity of the city, as well as the essence of the parties, championing both lesser known artists and familiar faces into a 74-minute mix. As a long-time resident of the party and native of the city itself, Stacey Pullen was the natural choice to launch the label. Since emerging as part of the "second wave" of Detroit techno, his heartfelt and unpredictable sets have sustained him a packed touring schedule the year round. With acclaimed mixes on Fabric (FABRIC 027CD, 2004), 20:20 Vision (2009), and Balance Music (BAL 016CD, 20015), his experimental mixing style and encyclopedic music knowledge cement his status as a true innovator in the scene. Combining artists new and old, local and international, the first mix of the series is a heady voyage into the Detroit spirit. Stacey adds: "I wanted to showcase the versatility of music from Detroit, whether it be a Detroit label or Detroit artist, the connection is there for you to grasp." His track selection predominantly represents Detroit, but also details its influence on European aesthetics, bridging the transatlantic gap. Firm favorites like Marcellus Pittman, Motor City Drum Ensemble, Delano Smith, Patrice Scott, DJ 3000, and Soulphiction all feature alongside local heroes like composer Craig Sherrad, Teknotica Records label boss Gary Martin, and Ataxia. Atmospheric groove-driven tracks like Philpot Records label boss Soulphiction's "Ann Arbor" and Craig Sherrad's "The Fader" are offset against organic, jazzy cuts like Marcellus Pittman's glistening take on Motor City Drum Ensemble's "Raw Cuts" and MOTUO's "Purple Pulse". Minimal entries like Sawlin's mind-altering "Wired Evening" on Delsin and Remote Viewing Party's "410" show the trippy side of the Detroit sound, with the mix ending on scene veteran Patrice Scott's aptly named "Detroit State Of Mind". CD version features: Cage & Aviary, Soulphiction, Craig Sherrad, Remote Viewing Party, Delano Smith, Motor City Drum Ensemble, Marcellus Pittman, Burning Bridges, Gary Martin, Ken Young, Ataxia, DJ 3000, Sawlin, Chicola, MOTUO, and Patrice Scott.
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One of the esteemed second wave of Detroit techno artists that emerged in the early-to-mid-'90s, Stacey Pullen is a canonical figure in the history of electronic music. A skillful producer who values quality over quantity, he made his name via collaborations with Chez Damier and Kevin Saunderson, and as a DJ, he has played everywhere from intimate sweatboxes to the biggest festivals and was an early guest in the hallowed DJ-KiCKS, fabric (FABRIC 027CD, 2003), and Resident Advisor mix series. Pullen is an enduring artist who has never been subject to the fickle pitfalls of the hype spotlight; he continues to be highly sought-after, and Balance now snaps him up for his first official compilation since 2009, continuing the Australian brand's commitment to supporting the underground's most revered legends. "Growing up in Detroit, we had a history of DJs who had radio shows -- whether it was a mix or a show that showcased new music," Pullen recalls. "My approach for my Balance mix was to compile music that I don't get a chance to play when I'm on the road, but that's still good music. I also wanted to give the listener a breath of fresh air and play some eclectic melodic tunes, because I love a good melody. ... With Soundcloud, Mixcloud and other streaming sites, I am very selective on what I approve to have broadcasted," says Pullen. "I feel that those sites have diminished the validity and quality of the proper mixed compilation over the years, because now all you have to do is search for any DJ -- and there you have it." As such, this journey into Pullen's mind is all the more precious and telling, and deserves to be cherished as another memorable chapter in the esteemed Balance canon. What else inspired the mix? "That's an easy answer: my daughter. Everything flows when you're in love." Includes tracks by Pullen, rEJEKTS (including a remix by Marc Ashken), Leman & Dieckmann, Folic State remixed by Gurwan, DJ Hightech & IZT remixed by RaySoo, Atmosfear remixed by The Revenge, Miss Mee, Roi Okev, Cid Inc., Digitaria, Sobek, Toby Dreher feat. Dirty Paul and remixed by Autotune, Huxley remixed by Deetron, Anderson Noise, Peter Gibney, E-Dancer, Kevin Over, Hoito, Alex B, Chris Carrier & Hector Moralez, Jad & The Ladyboy, Oscar P, Osunlade, Roscius remixed by Jona Sul, Tom Ellis feat. Caroline Mulcahy, and Fake Blood.
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