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DIYNAMIC 091EP
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After taking a break from touring and diving into the studio, H.O.S.H. emerges with his first release of 2017 on his home stable Diynamic. The EP features the driving title track "Karma", which is an ethno-techno anthem, and the B-side "Nostalgia", a dreamy deep house tune.
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DIYNAMIC 080EP
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Longstanding Diynamic family member H.O.S.H. follows his well-received Forever Young EP series (DIYNAMIC 066-A/B/C/D, 2013-'14) with his first release of 2015. "Cilantro" is a deep, bubbly tech house number with scurrying drums and hi-hats, surging synths, and wavy chords. "Camino" gets more late-night and tripped-out, with rich harmonies and melodies raining down on a hip-swinging kick-clap combo. It's a colorful, neon tune that bristles with great detail and is sure to make for magical moments on the dancefloor. The epic "Cambia" evokes a cosmic, jungle-like atmosphere with sweeping synths and cooing bird sounds married to rubbery beats and rattling percussive patterns.
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DIYNAMIC 066-C
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With "Dancer" and "Disc Jockey" on Part 3 of his "Forever Young" series, H.O.S.H. shows us even more colors and variations of his unique production style. Consisting of four releases with all together eight tracks in a limited edition of 500 copies of 10" vinyl, each of the tracks presents the fulfillment of a childhood dream. All four covers in the series make up a puzzle to form together one big picture.
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DIYNAMIC 066-D
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The long-awaited collaboration of H.O.S.H. & Andhim -- the grand finale in H.O.S.H.'s "Forever Young" series. Up first is the mighty "Captain" -- a suitable title considering H.O.S.H.'s DJ adventures on the high seas in Ibiza. It's a deep track driven along by rich drums and warm bass notes as rough metal percussion lashes about in the foreground. "Writer" is another lush bit of artistic and musical house music with woody percussive sounds, somber downbeat chords and more ethereal pads.
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DIYNAMIC 066-B
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Here comes Part 2 of the Forever Young Puzzle Series by H.O.S.H.. Consisting of 4 releases with altogether 8 tracks on limited to 500 copies 10" vinyls, each of the 8 tracks presents a character in a child's dream. All four covers in the series make a puzzle to form one big picture. Also, each release will come along with a special video connected to the theme "Forever Young" and the chosen character.
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DIYNAMIC 066-A
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H.O.S.H. presents a special series on Diynamic, consisting of four releases with eight tracks, limited to 500 copies. All on 10" vinyl, each of the eight tracks presents a different aspect of a childhood dream. All four covers of the series make a puzzle, forming together one big picture. Each release will include a special video connected with the theme: forever young. When all vinyl and digital releases have been released, there will also be one complete album CD compiling all the tracks.
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DIYNAMIC 060EP
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H.O.S.H. teams up with Malonda and Norway's Ost & Kjex. The B side features dub versions of both tracks.
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PFR 131EP
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H.O.S.H aka Holger Behn is a legend in the German house scene. EGO demonstrates his absolute mastery of the dancefloor, a result of his vast experience behind the decks. "Don Arp" kicks off this 12" -- a mid-tempo banger with a filthy, Funktion One-troubling bassline that fully detonates this basement bomb. The dub version puts a new slant on the same growling groove. Sharing the B-side comes "Facebook," which clocks in at 114 bpm and is way more fun than the social network.
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LEENA 020EP
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H.O.S.H is next up on the Leena Music catalog. Holger Behn -- the man behind the four well-renowned letters -- already has an impressive catalog with EPs on labels including Get Physical, Kindisch, Supernature, Freerange, Strictly Rhythm, Dessous, Tsuba, Diynamic, etc. This EP fits perfectly in a peak-time dancefloor set, with strong basslines and, in the case of "Dead And Alive," a twisted and eerie vocal. Meanwhile, "Tour De Fonque" is built on a deep and driving groove that's impossible to ignore.
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DIYNAMIC 042EP
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Diynamic and H.O.S.H. are back with an exciting and fresh release. Cash The Chord is a single from H.O.S.H.'s debut album Connecting The Dots (DIYNAMIC 005CD), and it's a warm piece of future funk house music. Along with it comes three colorful remixes that transport the original in other directions. Whereas Audiojack and NTFO clearly have the floor in mind, you will find a more experimental approach by 360 (Nuno dos Santos and Patrice Bäumel).
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DIYNAMIC 005CD
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Diynamic man, producer and planet-spanning DJ, H.O.S.H. aka German Holger Behn -- serves up his debut full-length Connecting The Dots for the Hamburg-based imprint. Since 2006, H.O.S.H. has been an integral cog in the Diynamic wheel and, as a result, has helped steer house music into unchartered waters. His productions and remixes to date -- for labels like Kindisch, Get Physical, Supernature, Freerange, Strictly Rhythm, Dessous, Tsuba and more -- have blended house, dub, minimal, classical instruments and world music influences with a recognizable deftness and engaging restraint. This is an album made up of ten dancefloor cuts which all exhibit a trademark Diynamic musicality, hinting at H.O.S.H.'s influences up to this point and simultaneously marking out a path into the future of underground house music. Opening with late-night house groover "Hamburg Night" a clipped, propulsive pace is established from the off and male vocals (courtesy of Ost & Kjex) adds to the track's sense of rhythm. From there, the deep loops and swollen bass line of "Cash The Chord" make for a gloopy, rich sound which oozes a subtle future funk as it goes. Following on is a track which subtly references the past but importantly, though, H.O.S.H. skews said reference through his own squelchy filter, adds layer upon layer of house texture and makes it very much his own. From there, the album goes through chunky, crisp grooves; complex arrangements and guest vocals from Mistress Barbara; bouncy, chord-led jams and intense, bleeping rollers with devilish detail and delightful charisma. More reflective and overtly emotive moments come on "Crackhead," while the shimmering key stabs of "Antonelli Screaming" provide plenty of excuses to stick your hands in the air like you just don't care. Closing out the record is mesmeric, hypnotic builder "Souled Out," which sways to and fro in style and has you nodding along right until the final beat. These are not just a selection of ten mindless dancefloor cuts -- far from it. Instead, H.O.S.H. breathes new life into the dancefloor by taking inspiration from the past and taking it very much into the future. Furthermore, this album is stuffed with all the idiosyncrasies and seductive sonic motifs you would expect from someone of H.O.S.H.'s ability. An accomplished and assured debut, Connecting The Dots is likely to attract much attention from fans old and new alike.
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DIYNAMIC 027EP
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"H.O.S.H., the specialist for extraordinary releases on Diynamic, is back with two wonderful tracks, which groove like hell and bristle with ideas. Just like we know this Hamburg boy and just like he develops his level always a step more. And we are very happy that Audiofly are on board, too! These two sympathetic boys don't just rock anywhere they appear, but their productions are also an essential part of any good party."
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KD 011EP
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"Over the past year -- thanks to releases from artists like Jay Haze, Raz O'Hara and Einzelkind -- Kindisch has proved itself to be a prime outlet for left-field electronic music that satisfies the mind and body alike. The latest artist to join the Kindisch fold is H.O.S.H., aka Hamburg native Holger Behn, who brings us a stylish two-tracker entitled White Elephant. Holger has always been concerned with making dance music that stretches the very notion of what dance music can be, demonstrating a restless commitment to individuality and innovation in tandem with an understanding for the floor. A-side 'White Elephant' takes the most unusual sound -- that of a trumpeting elephant -- and subtly manipulates it, building up an intricate scaffolding of 4x4 beats in support. A smooth, shimmying bass line keeps things moving while Holger layers the elephant sounds to create gorgeous, powerful chords that sound like a real brass section. Despite its quirkiness, the effect is incredibly subtle, and the aggregation of skippy percussion hits and synth counterpoints give this track a lightness of touch which an elephant could only dream of! B-side 'Don Alfredo' is a collaboration with Adriano and charts the kind of deep house waters that we all like to take a dip in."
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SVT 016EP
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"Producer Holger Behn aka H.O.S.H. is back on Stil vor Talent with his third release and second 12" on Oliver Koletzki's imprint. His latest two tracks are all about house music, while always keeping a strict eye on the dancefloor. It starts with the tech-house anthem 'Grünanlage,' the name of a Sunday afternoon open air in H.O.S.H.'s hometown Hamburg that he co-organizes. The tune features a great clappy snare and some wonderful Balearic guitar melodies, which swing over the fast loop. This tune is going to put a smile on your face wherever you are. On the flip there is 'Blaupause,' which translates as 'blueprint' and is a dreamy house-y pusher that keeps grooving with its synthie-stabs and warm bassline. Later in the track H.O.S.H. adds an oldschool piano that pushes the track into another state with its drifting melody. It reminds us of so very many great rave moments. However, H.O.S.H. never gives in to the temptation of drifting off into cheese, stays cool at any given moment and keeps the seal of quality for his music very high. 'Blaupause' is a wonderful summery teaser that never explodes, but keeps imploding! H.O.S.H. once again does what he does best: delivering two wonderfully melodic tracks that fluctuate perfectly between house and techno. Just the way we like it."
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