SMP3 Music Promo
Ben Summers - It Aint Right EP (incl. Gai Barone & Moonface Remixes) - ASTIR recordings
Ben Summers returns to the label with a brace of bangers, ably supported by Gai Barone and Moonface.
Born and raised in the heartlands of the UK surrounded by a glittering array of clubs, festivals and icons, Ben Summers has dedicated nearly three decades to the progressive house scene. Supported by Sasha, Gai Barone, and Pete Tong, among others, his career has flourished.
After taking a hiatus, Ben fired up the studio once again in late 2020 to rediscover his love of the beat. Quickly finding his feet, his output has graced new imprints such as Prognosis and 64K, as well as more established players like Captal Heaven, Pro B Tech and Nightcolours.
Opening with ‘It Ain’t Right’, we are thrust into a melodic wonderland and a proper song! Deep, elegant pads and ad hoc vocals transport you back to a golden time in clubland when names like Oakenfold, Sasha and Howells first fascinated us. For his remix, man of the moment, Gai Barone, makes a welcome return. Deep and dark, while retaining that delicate touch, he dubs out magnificently.
Next up, Inkuzi begins in epic ambience, before dropping into broken beat heaven. Part UKG percussion, part something new and exciting, it works equally well as an opener as it does vibey last track, when the lights turn on. On remix duties, friend of the label and one of our first big name artists, Moonface drops his trademark sound, transforming the track into a powerful mid set bruiser.
| track | artist | |
|---|---|---|
| It Aint Right (Original Mix) | Ben Summers | 8:22 |
| It Aint Right (Gai Barone Closing Times Remix) | Ben Summers | 8:50 |
| Inkunzi (Original Mix) | Ben Summers | 7:06 |
| Inkunzi (Moonface Remix) | Ben Summers | 8:38 |
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From this discussion came the idea of starting a new record label founded on old-fashioned ideals, a place where original, forward thinking music would be not only celebrated but be the norm. A place where the producer would not be abused and expected to master their own productions at their own cost and see most of the profits from their hard work swallowed up in distribution fees and label costs.
A place where the artists could build a community; a place of shared ideas and off the cuff collaborations. A place where the art of music would not be lost, giving way to mass media marketing and watering down of ideas for mass consumer consumption. A record label you can once again trust to weed out the mediocre and deliver time and again GREAT music.
A label by DJs, for DJs and the music-loving public. A label such as ASTIR recordings
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