19BOX is proud to release several soon-to-be-big tunes by Russian producer DOROHOV. Dorohov isn’t new to 19Box towers. He has already appeared on our sister label, PARK LIMITED MUZIK through his remix of TC Ma-niak with the additional production of SERGE QUE. During this time he collaborated with ALEX LIQUITEK and delivered minimalistic tech-house with GOMEZ remixes. DOROHOV also produced “LOOK AT MY SEA” - which features on DJ 19’s latest chillout compilation “Essence - Chillout Sessions“. Due for release on 21st July 2009 exclusively at beatport.
“Essence” compilations have attained legendary status in Japanese club scene due to them being the first DJ compilations which released regular basis. Before “Essence” came to prominence in the Japanese market, compilations involving dance music were more cheesy ‘This Is Dance Music 199x’-type-ventures. These releases were a summary of the biggest dance hits of the year and failed to hit the mark when it came to showcasing what was really going on in Japanese underground clubs. Hence, in 1999 DJ 19 decided to make a compilation that gave focus to genres such as Trance(Progressive), Warp House (Hard House) and Chillout(Downtempo). As a result of this groundbreaking marketing, “Trance Essence Edge2” sold over 20,000 copies only in Japan! After 2003 the Essence series took a much-needed break after releasing 10 CDs. Fast forward to 2009. Seminal Japanese underground electronic dance music label 19BOX RECORDINGS is celebrating its 10th anniversary, so what a better way than to bring back the series that helped launch the label? “Essence” is back. The first release is "Essenc - Chillout Sessions -", which is compiled by 19Box label head honcho, DJ 19. It features 10 Balearic moods and grooves of utmost quality. Most of the tracks are unreleased and pack the expected punch that comes with the “Essence” series. Furthermore, this return sees DJ 19 provide tracks under his DJ 19, AMBROZIA and VALID EVIDENCE monikers. Lastly, this CD includes a fantastic cover version of SHAKATAK's "Night Birds". Out on June 25th at beatport.
"Mash Up" was commissioned as the theme music of "Mashup Musio"; a music program made and broadcast by the Sendai Television Incorporated. Since the original was just 45 sec, DJ 19 had the idea to release this as an extended version. The extended version is based upon the original version, which hints at CHEMICAL BROTHERS influences, but now with new elements courtesy of the assistance of THOMAS PENTON. Another remix is done by LOCALIZER aka KABIR SINGH. Release date is May 12th.
19BOX RECORDINGS's first chillout compilation called "ESSENCE-CHILLOUT SESSIONS" was featured on HMV NEWS.
PARK LIMITED MUZIK has often prided itself on discovering fresh and exciting talent. DJ NORY is a young and refreshing face in a slew of the same. Despite ‘Get It On’ being his debut, DJ NORY has al-ready garnered attention from top DJs due to his FUNDAMENTAL club night at WOMB in Japan. The Original Mix is a dark progressive track that’s given an extra twist with some vocal samples. The remix is provided by Icelandic DJ/producer OCULUS. His remix starts out in a rather deep atmosphere; while the synth melodies interact well with the groovy bass. Due for release on 14th April 2009 on PARK LIMITED MUZIK.