Browse by Artist: 2000 AND ONE

Artist:	2000 AND ONE
Title:	Heritage
Label:	100% PURE (NETHERLANDS)
Format:	CD
Price:	$17.00
Catalog #:	PURE 006CD

This is the debut full-length release for Amsterdam's 2000 And One (Dylan Hermelijn). He has been at the forefront of electronic music since the late '80s, this year marking the 20th anniversary of his musical career. On this album, Dylan has combined rich musical background with futuristic foresight, creating a record bound to set dancefloors aflame. But Heritage isn't just a bunch of killer tracks, it's a homage to his first and foremost love, house music; and above all, a tribute to his West-African roots. Like the urban proto-house of Northwest-American cities like Chicago, Detroit and New York, Dylan's work has the African heartlands resounding through it. It's the distant bell of pulsating rhythms from prehistoric times, when dancing functioned as a tribal bonding ritual. For the last 20 years, 2000 And One's sound has dictated this repetitive funk in its barest form -- Heritage being no exception to the rule. "Dat Na Poku" (Surinam for "now there's a fat beat!") is a clear example of Dylan's stripped style -- building on an irresistible loop from beginning to end. "State Of House," "Burnin Dub" and "Spanish Fly" are tributes to late '80s Chicago house disco by the likes of Lenoir Thompson, Lil Louis and Armando. Think big stabs, think Loleetta Holloway vocals. More on the Detroit side of things are "Egusi" and "Mejiro," based on epic and melodic sounds rather than fat beats. And "Honey Bush," a more current, stripped techno track yet with a deep, house-y vocal hook, showcases 2000 And One's ability to mix the old with the new. Dylan explains, "I just want to rock the dancefloor with simple and effective grooves."

Artist:	2000 AND ONE
Title:	Analogue Dreams
Label:	100% PURE (NETHERLANDS)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	PURE 073EP

Analogue Dreams is 100% Pure's 73rd release and 2000 And One's first solo EP since the release of his Heritage album, taking things back to his housier roots. On "Inside Job," the rich bass tones will propel you along a funky flow of swinging music goodness with an old skool vocal hook in the break."Analogue Dreams" springs onto the dancefloor with organic bounce beats and a hypnotic piano hook. Guaranteed to make every clubber feel it in their heart and soul.

Artist:	2000 AND ONE
Title:	VOLTT
Label:	100% PURE (NETHERLANDS)
Format:	CD
Price:	$17.00
Catalog #:	VOLTT 002CD

The 100% Pure label presents the second volume in the VOLTT mix series, representing Amsterdam's vastly growing New School scene. This time, Dutch techno don 2000 And One steps up to deliver the goods. And with his cutting-edge collection of tracks, he certainly proves to have his finger on the pulse of contemporary dance music. This is a solid and compelling DJ mix, representing a sound which is not only sweeping the charts, but paving the way forward for techno and house. Dylan Hermelijn aka 2000 And One has made a great impact on the international techno scene. A powerful musical vision and a do-it-yourself mentality have made him one of the most in-demand Dutch DJ/producers on the international scene. In addition to his numerous studio endeavors, 2000 And One has been rocking dancefloors from behind the decks for over two decades, and it's about time to capture his skills on a DJ compilation. This mix provides over an hour of infectious grooves from some of the most outstanding artists in contemporary dance music -- many of whom are from his hometown. With leading imprints like Remote Area, Area Remote, Intacto, 100% Pure, Bangbang! and Bitten all at his disposal, he hand-picked some of the best: Julien Chaptal, David Labeij, Anton Pieete, Koen Lebens & Fokko Versloot, Alex Celler and Ray Okpara, to name a few. Combined with top notch productions from other labels, by the likes of Dennis Ferrer, Luciano and Steve Lawler, this seamlessly mixed compilation contains over an hour of exceptionally infectious grooves, like checking out 2000 And One on the mainstage of the VOLTT festival. Just a tiny piece of the Amsterdam party atmosphere captured on one little disk. Other artists include: Butch & Virginia, Johnny D, Arado & Den Ishu, Mendo, Livio & Roby Pres. Premiesku, and Sanasol.

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