Author: Lawrence Friend

Lawrence is a dj/producer from London with a vast knowledge of the house music industry. He has had his own productions released on many labels under different aliases and has also traveled the world djing for different sponsors and labels. All reviews are his own opinion and in no way reflect anyone else's.

Benny Royal ft Mr Eyez – Get Down With Thiz

An original mix and three great remixes of this one, personally the Hazzaro remix is my favourite with the Darko De Jan remix in close second. Lovely release for Housesession Records and Benny Royal. I’ve already heard this played out, looking forward to playing it myself. Nuff said!

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Junior Sanchez – W2TU (Welcome To The Underground)

Slightly deeper tech than my usual style but I really liked this one. It’s a really unpredictable track with loads going off in it… stabs, sirens, filtered breaks and builds. It’s different and it’s awesome. ‘Av a listen!

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Solution – Feels So Right (The Remixes)

I’ve been posting a lot of previews lately, but rest assured that as soon as they are released I will be updating the links so you can buy them. I am merely showcasing the tracks and linking my subscribers to the ‘listen now’ samples. This release is an absolute monster! Fresh from Toolroom Records, the original mix came out a while ago and now there are four juicy remixes to sink your teeth into. The ‘Friends Within’ remix was recently played by Annie Mac on Radio 1 a while back which went down really well, I’ve been waiting on the release of this for a while now and it’s all set to be released on Monday 25th November. Not long!

Toolroom’s write up on this is:
A timeless classic that has been sampled, referenced and aspired to since its inception, Toolroom Records now presents a fresh new remix package of Solution’s unforgettable ‘Feels So Right’ from some of today’s most exciting producers, Friend Within, Lars Vegas, Joe T. Vannelli and WhiteNoize.

One of New York’s finest and most prolific DJs, Victor Simonelli was one of the early pioneers of the unique NYC underground dance music movement that is now religiously followed by the clubbing faithful the world over. Having already been involved in many high profile projects, it was his release of ‘Feel So Right’, under the guise of Solution, that cemented Simonelli’s status among the house elite.

UK man of the moment, Friend Within, delivers a fresh, deep & rolling update of the original, already receiving strong support with its first airing from Annie Mac (BBC Radio 1) and Shadow Child (Rinse FM); a sure fire underground hit if ever there was one.
With a strong reputation for solid house grooves, Dutchman Lars Vegas digs out the old school synths to deliver an energetic and cleverly pitched take on ‘Feels So Right’; this mix is infectious and will be heavily playlisted across many genres of DJ.
Next up, renowned Italian producer and DJ, Joe T. Vannelli’s ‘Diva’ Remix takes no prisoners; it’s a heavy, techy, peak time onslaught taking the original to totally new and diverse territory.
Following a string of successful remixes and releases, America’s finest disco house duo WhiteNoize deliver an up to date take on ‘Feels So Right’. Keeping the soul and ethos of the original, their remix is a tribute to their style, keeping it accessible to all.

A stunning set of remixes to compliment a true house classic.

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Veiga ft Spicco – Black Hole

Cheeky little tech house track with some nice remixes from Rober Gaez and Sebastien Gnewkow. Rober Gaez’ remix is nice and bouncy with a nice old skool sounding breakdown and Sebastien Gnewkow’s remix has a big riser build and a SERIOUS bassline. Can’t wait to play this out in the clubs. Forthcoming on Caballero Recordings, set to be released on the 5th December. Winner!

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Muzikfabrik ft Hegyi Akos – This Is My Life (Jorge Montia Remix)

I found this little gem whilst mooching around on Soundcloud today. This is right up my street! Some lovely use of some big piano chords and twitchy vocals all whipped up into a tech house monster.

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Will Gold – You Don’t Stop (Tim Cullen Remix)

Massive remix on behalf of Tim Cullen. This one reminds me of the old skool with its warp basslines and techy stabs. Absolute slammer for any dancefloor and a huge tune for Grin Recordings. Tried & tested, you need this in your life!

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Nicholls & Dime ft Emma Black – Different Kinda Sound

Something quite deep for ya! This is the first release for UK producers Nicholls & Dime and a big one it is too! The original mix has an amazing vocal laid over a really bumpy bassline. The remix to this is by David Penn, I follow Davids work closely and he doesn’t disappoint once again. He takes the track a touch deeper and makes this mix his own. Personally, the original mix does it for me. Set to be released on 25th November and I can’t wait. I’ll put the Beatport link in this post when its released.

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Hoxton Whores Vs DJ PP & Jerome Robins ft Danielle Simeone – You Used To Hold Me

This one is a collaboration between three huge tech house artists and what a tune they’ve come up with! Using a classic old vocal that, since the original, has been worked on by a few producers. This one is a monster, trust me! Huge release for Brighton based label ‘Zulu Records’..

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PHUK Podcast No 1 mixed by Lawrence Friend

Here is the first in our new series of Public House UK Podcasts, mixed by DJ Lawrence Friend. This mix showcases some of the tracks already featured on this blog this month plus some added exclusives.

Tracklisting (click on the individual tracks to buy on Beatport):
01 – UMEK – Cvile Mi Jaja (Original Mix)
02 – Prok & Fitch – Freakshow (Marco Lys Remix)
03 – Jason Chance & Kevin Andrews – Work That Track (Original Mix)
04 – Jason Chance – The Shift (Original Mix)
05 – Pretty Pink – Car jacksonville (Crazibiza Remix)
06 – Tim Cullen – Spank (Kevin Andrews Remix)
07 – Sucio Inglés – Bad Boy (Original Mix) – Released 24th November
08 – Sebastien Leger – Hell Yeah (Popof Remix)
09 – UMEK & Groovebox – Rock It Out (Original Mix)
10 – Sucio Inglés – C’Mon (Original Mix) – Released 24th November