Browse by Artist: SOLOMUN

Artist:	SOLOMUN
Title:	Love Recycled EP
Label:	2DIY4 (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	2DIY4 001EP

Diynamic Music presents the debut release from sister label 2DIY4 (pronounced: "two die for"). Launched as Diynamic's very own playground to experiment, showcase and surprise, 2DIY4 will play host to unique and downright cheeky releases of the highest order. This 12" consists of 3 tracks that have already received massive attention: "house tune of the month" in IDJ (UK), "killer release" in DJ Mag (UK and Italy) and one of the "releases of the month" in the DeeJay Spain issue.

Artist:	SOLOMUN
Title:	Sambada EP
Label:	DESSOUS (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	DES 074EP

2007 release. Solomun has been one of the moving spirits in Hamburg's electronic music scene. He hosts the beloved DIY club series and runs his own label imprint, Diynamic Music. This two-track EP features "Samba" on the A-side, spreading a warm, if twisted feeling, guaranteed to win over clubbers everywhere with its elaborate build-up. Little ups and downs keep the tension at maximum level, real edge of the seat stuff as you wonder what is going to happen next. On the B-side, "Lambada" keeps the good vibes coming with a fresh and versatile percussion set-up, a grooving bassline and a recurrent chord theme. All in all a very good reason to shake your booty.

Artist:	SOLOMUN
Title:	Woodstep
Label:	DESSOUS (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	DES 080EP

2008 release. "Woodstep" is a percussive trip to the heart of house, a tech-tinged groove peppered with strange tribal rhythms, evoking a midnight trek into the sultry tropical rainforest. On the flip, "No Comment," an analogue bubblebath of a bassline, propels a techier cut, where Detroit washes do battle with stepping keys, a crisp beat and belches of hissing smoke. Halfway through, a spoken word sample ushers in lush echoic piano chords, taking the track to the next level. Combining the heavily rhythmic bustle of classic house with the darker touch of techno in Solomun's own idiosyncratic and dancefloor-captivating way.

Artist:	SOLOMUN
Title:	Saturday, I'm In Love
Label:	DIYNAMIC (GERMANY)
Format:	2CD
Price:	$15.50
Catalog #:	DIYNAMIC 001CD

2008 release. Hamburg-based Diynamic and its figurehead Solomun deliver their first label compilation. The 2CD compilation sees a selection of unreleased, exclusive tracks from H.O.S.H., Stimming, Trickski and more while those seeking a retrospective of the label get a mix deftly put together by Solomun of the label's highlights. CD1 is a treat for any fan of house music as every track is a piece of unreleased joy from some of the most reliable names around (a testament to the Diynamic A&R policy). Solomun & Stimming continue their enviable pairing with opening track "Lemniskate" as well as individual contributions, while other home-grown Diynamic star H.O.S.H. turns in his best work yet with the wonderfully kooky "Gartenarbeit." There's also some quality contributions from Trickski and Jay Shepheard as well as relatively new talent in the form of Solar & Poppcke. Old hands and Solomun's Innervisions labelmates Trickski serve up typically delightful deepness with "Your Lonely Nites" while relative newcomers Paulo Olarte and Solar & Poppcke display exactly why it's always worth keeping an eye on Diynamic and its ability to unearth gems. CD2 serves up a wonderfully-executed mix from Solomun. Known for warm, flowing sets with real depth as well as peaks, Solomun has pulled off the unenviable task of choosing highlights from a release schedule which features little in the way of "lowlights." Stimming & H.O.S.H's monstrous "Radar" and Guido Schneider's remix of "Feuervogel" by Stimming and Solomun sit alongside deeper house remixes from Motorcitysoul and Jimpster in a mix that builds, then delivers, in fine style. The only problem is picking a favorite, but then, that's the beauty. A must for fans of the label, a must for fans of any of the label's artists and a must for those who follow superb house music as either DJs or punters. Other artists include: Ost & Kjex, Gebrüder Ton, Anja Schneider, Kollektiv Turmstrasse, Jerome Sydenham, Guido Schneider, and Einmusik.

Artist:	SOLOMUN
Title:	Dance Baby
Label:	DIYNAMIC (GERMANY)
Format:	CD
Price:	$17.00
Catalog #:	DIYNAMIC 003CD

2009 release. Diynamic main man, producer extraordinaire and globe-trotting DJ, Solomun, delivers his debut long-player Dance Baby. It has been a staggeringly short time in which the Bosnian-born Croatian Mladen Solomun has exerted a considerable influence in house music. Dance Baby sees Solomun further refine his craft and deliver an album which provides a neat but powerful insight into not just house itself, but his very personal view of the genre and its development. Just as early house did, Dance Baby distils disco, soul, funk and electronic sounds into a heady mix which flows like a classic DJ set -- ebbing, flowing and taking in the whole spectrum of moods and energies. This flow also lends itself to home listening wonderfully, a rare trait for a house album and one that makes Dance Baby all the more endearing. Opener "Country Song" slides you into Solomun's world with a 1 bar live bass loop doing all the work while layered keys and vocal ad-libs are scattered about the track, creating a light, airy introduction. Darker-edged cuts like the low-slung "Boyz In The Hood" and the incredibly tweaked-out "Blackout" create a sharp contrast but the programming means there are no moody quagmires to get caught in. As with much of his previous output, Dance Baby oozes with classic house references, such as the Detroitian string stabs of "Hypnotize," the Chicago "jack" of "Déjà Vu" and the rabble-rousing vocals of "Cloud Dancer." There are even touches of the oft-forgotten Sheffield "bleep" sound which resonates throughout. What really makes these references though, is that Solomun takes them and makes them his own, embedding them into thoroughly-modern tracks which don't sound like any of his previous singles but still sound quintessentially Solomun. There's also a musicality which blows through all 11 tracks which makes for a captivating listen and culminates in the massively emotive "Story of My Life" -- an unforgettable, string-laden piece of timeless house. This is a stunning debut from a producer who truly has the authority to tell you to dance, baby...

Artist:	SOLOMUN
Title:	Dance Baby
Label:	DIYNAMIC (GERMANY)
Format:	2LP
Price:	$30.00
Catalog #:	DIYNAMIC 003LP

"Diynamic main man, producer extraordinaire and glob trotting DJ, Solomun, delivers his debut long-player Dance Babyfor the Hamburg based imprint. It is a staggeringly short time in which the Bosnian-born Croatian Mladen Solomun has exerted a considerable influence in house music. Just four years of consistent, forward thinking and innovative releases have propelled the gentle giant into the big league. His stewardship of the Diynamic imprint, parties and radio show have won him an army of fans as well as providing a platform for other notable talent such as Stimming, H.O.S.H and Ost & Kjex to become similarly influential. The brilliant debut, Dance Babysees Solomun further refine his craft and delivering an album which provides a neat but powerful insight into not just house itself, but his very personal view of the genre and it's development. Just as early house did, Dance Babydistils disco, soul, funk and electronic sounds into a heady mix which flows like a classic DJ set -- ebbing, flowing and taking in the whole spectrum of moods and energies. This flow also lends itself to home listening wonderfully, a rare trait for a house album and one that makes Dance Babyall the more endearing. Opener 'Country Song' slides you into Solomun's world with a 1 bar live bass loop doing all the work while layered keys and vocal ad-libs are scattered about the track creating a light, airy introduction. Darker edged cuts like the low slung 'Boyz in The Hood' and the incredibly tweaked out 'Blackout' create a sharp contrast but the programming means there are no moody quagmires to get caught in. As with much of his previous output, Dance Babyis oozing with classic house references, such as the Detroitian string stabs of 'Hypnotize,' Chicago 'jack' of 'Déjà vu' and the rabblerousing vocals of 'Cloud Dancer'. There are even touches of the oft forgotten Sheffield 'bleep' sound which resonate throughout."

Artist:	SOLOMUN
Title:	Flying Pics
Label:	DIYNAMIC (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	DIYNAMIC 013EP

"After several cooperations with his mates H.O.S.H. and Stimmig, and a lot of own releases on other labels, this is the first all-own EP of Solomun on Diynamic! You maybe won't believe it, but it's like that! And because home is the sweetest place on earth, we invite the guests we love and like in this case, we are fans of ourselves: Jamie Odell, better known as Jimpster or Audiomontage, who made a lot of deep tech-house hearts happy with his productions an his own label Freerange during the last years."

Artist:	SOLOMUN
Title:	After Rain Comes Sun (Joris Voorn Dusty Dub Stab)
Label:	DIYNAMIC (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	DIYNAMIC 034EP

"As with all Diynamic releases, we keep the text short and let the music do the talking...and boy does Diynamic 034 talk! The fourth installment in our Remix:Session series sees two of the most in form producers of today go to grips with tracks from Solomun's highly acclaimed debut album Dance Baby. We are excited to welcome 'Mr. 2009' Joris Voorn, who delivers a stunning rework of 'After Rain Comes Sun,' and 'Mr. 8Bit,' our funky brother, Gorge who turns in an equally impressive remix of 'Boys In The Hood.' Shaking house grooves and funk fueled basslines rule the day, and we couldn't think of better start to 2010."

Artist:	SOLOMUN
Title:	Remix:Session 05
Label:	DIYNAMIC (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	DIYNAMIC 036EP

The fifth installment of Diynamic's Remix:Session series revisits Solomun's highly-acclaimed album Dance Baby. Manuel Tur's remix of "Cloud Dancer," arguably the album's most popular track, is a heady and euphoric mix of power, soul and emotion. Tobi Neumann follows with his remix of "Hypnotize." Evoking memories of the heady days of '90s house, Toby delivers lashings of guitar-licked funk and powerfully warm bass, polished to perfection by the sultry vocals of Ilhem.

Artist:	SOLOMUN
Title:	Beauty & The Beast
Label:	FOUR:TWENTY (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.50
Catalog #:	FOUR 037EP

"Four:Twenty present another landmark release that displays this imprint's uncanny ability to back a winner every time. This particular winner is none other than Solomun, who has served up his finest work yet in three outstanding tracks for the UK-based imprint. Lead cut 'Deadman' is an anthem of a track in a time when anthems are few and far between. Rising, Detroit keys layer up with rich strings atop a warm, organic drum track creating a fluid deep houser which is head and shoulders above the crowd."

Artist:	SOLOMUN
Title:	International Hustle
Label:	FOUR:TWENTY (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	FOUR 041EP

"Croatian-German Solomun returns with yet another winner in the form of 'International Hussle' / 'Explicit.' The futuristic dub-stylings of 'International Hussle' get things going with a bang on this double-A release. Urgent, clicking hi-hats ride a wave of undulating bass tones and bubbling lead lines before trademark string builds give way to a 303 line which screams 'warehouse' at the top of its acidic voice. The dubby themes are continued in more laid back fashion with 'Explicit,' a heady deep house groove with subtle, pleasing melodies and an overall vibe which oozes sunshine and summer. With material like this on Four:Twenty as well as output for Dessous and his own Diynamic, Solomun is already regarded as one of the hottest talents around so do not miss out. On the subject of vigilance, keep your eyes peeled for material from Glimpse, James Mowbray, Andomat3000 and a raft of new talents forthcoming on Four:Twenty throughout the summer months. As always, the quality is as high as it gets."

Artist:	SOLOMUN
Title:	Sisi
Label:	LEENA (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	LEENA 016EP

Solomun's Sisi is a sure extension of his impeccable production skills and style, and is also one of the most unique releases on Leena thus far. "Sisi" opens with a head-spinning explosion of notes and chords being fired out like sparks in a continual loop. Then halfway through, they stop, only to build again. "Talk To The Hand" is bass-heavy with euphoric piano chords in the second half, while "Curesto" brings all of the elements together with build-ups and drama.

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