I'm A House Gangster presents The Gangstercast

Justin Harris has been active as a DJ since 1987 and has been producing since 1994 in collaboration with Luke Solomon and under the names Robotic Movement, Free soul (with Diesel) and Oliloqui for labels like Classic (Luke Solomon and Derrick Carter), Phono, 20/20 Vision, and SSR. Justin Harris’ illustrious musical career kicked off way back in 1987 when he was a regular DJ at the first pioneering Acid House events in the UK. He later went on to become one half of the DJ partnership North & South (with Nigel Casey, House of 909), who were infamous on the Warehouse and free party / DiY circuit throughout the UK and Europe in the early 90's… a blur follows of free parties, thrills, pills, and belly laughs..read on..

Upon moving to London in 1993, Justin turned his technical dexterity to the studio and began making some of the most innovative and left-field house music around. Seventeen years ago, he teamed up with Luke Solomon to create the ground breaking Freaks project. Freaks have over 80 productions under their belt, including remixes for artists such as Revlon9, Matthew Herbert, The Good Books, Kassabian, Soft Cell, The Human League, Derrick Carter, Greenskeepers, Tiefschwarz and Damon Albarn to name a few… and have themselves recorded for such esteemed labels as Perlon, Wally's Groove World, Classic, Playhouse, International Deejay Gigolo, Silver Network, Rebirth Records, Hot Creations, Crosstown Rebels and of course the legendary Music For Freaks (MFF) and Classic Recordings.

We asked Justin what House music means to him, to which he responded; “Don't want to sound cheesy but for me It's a lifestyle..... Not an hour goes past in any one day where it doesn't play some kind of a part in my life... It's quite simply all encompassing. House Music picked me up more than 25 years ago in the middle of what was a deep recession in the UK , it strapped me in and took me and a generation on a journey that is still going strong. I have literally devoted my working (and most of my social) life to House Music. What it has given me back far outweighs anything I could ever put in to it.”

Justin describes the House Gangster sound as; “Bumping, jacking and absolutely taking no prisoners..... I've known Sneak and his sound since the mid 90's when I first met him in Chicago (at Derrick Carter's place with Luke Solomon after a mad night of partying) and I've hung out and heard him play many times since .. his music always was about 'that' sound and it's great to see it get the recognition and respect it deserves.”

Justin continues to go onto say; “To me this movement means a solid and tight global crew. Whether producers, DJ's, artists, promoters, house music lovers, party heads, hustlers, record labels (and the list goes on).... We are all united by a love of House Music and therefore part of the same family.........in short it's all about the music.”

Asking Justin how he compiled his mix, he says; “I just imagined myself at one of your parties, took a bunch of records and CD's to select from that I would (and in the future will) play there and went for it.... had a great time doing it too.” Explaining how it represents him as an artist, he tells us; As an artist this mix represents my interpretation and understanding of the House Gangster sound and the vibe I get from it. It has tracks in it that date back more than 20 years as well as some pretty amazing new music with loads in between. I'd say it's a pretty good cross section of what moves me and has influenced my taste over the years.”

Finally, giving a special mention about this mix, Justin comments, “I'm totally stoked to be asked to do it... There are so many of my musical heroes who have supplied a Gangstercast and it's dope to be part of this movement.”

Justin has also included in his Gangstercast mix, his very own ‘Random Jazz’ – the title track of his EP , his debut release on the I’m A House Gangster imprint, on 13th April.

Here is the full tracklisting:

1)Demuir - Childish Games - Treasured Grooves

2)O & A - Feel The Rhythm - Play It Down

3)Ninetoes - On Demand - Play It Down

4)Natural Rhythm - Track for Mark - Natural Rhythm Music

5)Greenbay Jackers - Ride Yours Here - 294 records

6)Hector - Haunted - Tsuba Records

7)JT Donaldson - Vanguard Night - Vista Recordings

8)Justin Harris - Random Jazz vol - I'm A House Gangster

9)Natural Rhythm - Jazz Boogie - Natural Rhythm Music

10)Boe & Zak - Looking for Love - Classic Music Company

11)DJ Sneak (Sneaky traxxII) - Tribal Rhythm - Defiant

12)Phil Hooton - Afro Phunk - Phuture Rhythms

13)MadCut Up - Unknown White Label

14)Justin Harris - Got Time To Move (David Duriez Remix) - Something Different

15)Dave Aju - Nu Threads (Freaksnuthreadsspeakeasymix) - Circus Recordings

16)Madness Last night - Lars Behrenroth - Deeper Shades Recordings

17)Evren Furtuna - Love Is Killing Me - Kolour Recordings

18)Michel Kleis - Gostech - Rebirth Recordings

19)The Players - Easy 2 Jam (Romains Jackin Out Dub) - Metro Trax

20)Kid Enigma - Unconditional - I'm A House Gangster

21)Ananda Project - Cascades Of Colour - Justin Harris Wamdue redoo

22)Michel Kleis - Marvinello - Rebirth Recordings

Gangstercast 56 comes from Brillstein.

Mike Brillstein, known to many as Thee Mike B, has been a kingpin in the LA club scene since the late 90s, and over a decade later his respect for the underground and others’ respect for him has not dwindled. Having worked with names like Jesse Rose, Switch, Diplo, and Oliver, it’s no surprise that Mike has a deep understanding of house and the underground. The recent success of his work with Jesse Rose on “Shuffle The Paper” and “Good Wife” solidified Mike’s place in the underground house world, and with that, Brillstein was born. To draw a line in the sand between Thee Mike B and Brillstein was something that allowed a sense of artistic freedom from both sides: Thee Mike B as one of Los Angeles’ best DJs and Brillstein as a producer who got his chops in chunky productions on the Play It Down imprint from Jesse Rose.

Brillstein has recently received radio play support from Skream on his residency show. He has also played at Hard Summer last year alongside the likes of Axwell, Martinez Brothers, Dusky, and Josh Wink.

We asked Brillstein How this mix represents him as an artist, to which he explained; “Everything I do as Brillstein is a tribute to the House Music that first spoke to me in the mid 90s: Daft Punk, DJ Sneak, Armand Van Helden, Roger S, Junior Sanchez, Paul Johnson, Roy Davis Jr, Cajmere, Pepe Braddock… It’s a long list. This stuff was not meant for fashion shows and hair salons. It was funky, bassy, loopy tracks. Not unlike hip-hop, so it spoke to my sensebilities. I’m capturing that classic flavor while putting my own modern, even post-modern touch on it. Basically, old school vibes without sounding dated. There’s lots of classics in there sitting comfortably besides the brand new stuff.”

Asking Brillstein what the House Gangster movement means to him, he replies; “I think House Gangster is the perfect name for Sneak’s label. Because it describes everything that drew me to his sounds. It’s house music. But the beats, samples, vibes, all of it just has that head nodding, blunted, funky vibe. Whether you're in the cold city streets or in Ibiza, a House Gangster can create that feeling. And it always hits you in the chest no matter where you’re at… Cuz it’s GANGSTA!”

Brillstein describes the House Gangster sound as “Dope, banging, funky tracks for the green bush smokers, girls wearing chokers, bling bling playaz and exotic dancers … It’s that funky rhythm, that they can’t control. That perfect House Music vibe.”

We asked him ‘What does House music mean to you?’ to which he replied; “Dancing until you’re falling asleep in the club. The vibes, the family, the warehouse. If you get it… you can't escape it.”

Telling us how he chose the tracks for this mix, Brillstein says; “Initially I wanted to recreate my NYE set that wasn’t recorded. So I tried to remember as much as I could from that, in addition to showcasing some new material (a few unreleased ones in there) and also dropping lots of other favourites both new and old.”

Finally, Brillstein gives a little special mention about this mix; “I had just got back from a night out with Junior Sanchez and Todd Terry, they were playing at Avalon in Hollywood. I had so much fun and was inspired. I was scrolling twitter at 6am LA time, when I saw Sneak tweeting about checking out the latest Gangstercasts. Since the inception of the series I’ve followed it closely and had been waiting patiently for my invite. I was feeling bold so I tweeted at Sneak “When’s my turn?” He replied “make one man” or something like that. Never being one to back down from a dare, I replied, “I’ll make it right now live, you’ll have it in 2 hours as proof.” So I recorded it live in my studio in one take, while my homegirl Ashley was nice enough to dance and hang out and cheer me on. Then I uploaded the file to Sneak 2 hours later without even listening back! Now that’s House Gangster!”

Gangstercast 55 comes from Tuccillo.

Originally Italian, Tuccillo has been a producer for longer than 15 years being a self-taught virtuoso of the electronic sound.

TUCCILLO is one of the more prolific producers of the current music scene. Deep, chill out, minimal, R’n’B or Ultra lounge, no genre resists his talent, blending the electronic and analogical components to obtain his own and unmistakable sound.

Established in Ibiza a few years ago, the creativity and style of his work is requested by heavyweights of the musical scene, his sound is known on radio and worldwide labels, his compositions are included at the most important charts, with productions that will guarantee and confirm him as one of the most promising music creators.

His set brings the studio into the club with unreleased tracks elevating the music to an ideal state which permanent groove and warm sounds, making the perfect soundtrack for a night of absolute house music.

His ample knowledge and experience as a musician, and the good taste he displays in his concept of what dance music should be about in the dawn of the XXI century, define his very success and the unique character that impregnates his musical saunter…

No introduction is necessary for whoever represents music creation in constant evolution. Great music, great heart, that’s Tuccillo.

We asked Tuccillo what House music meant to him, to which he replied; “Do not know how to explain, is pure passion, since I started listening to DJ´s tapes in the 90s.. Thanks to the Italian old school and not forgetting I had a great influence young, the UMM label that took us to know more about HOUSE MUSIC in Italy in the 90s ...”

Tuccillo describes the house gangster sound as; “360 º House music.. deep, sample’s , funk , jack , vinyls, akai , Groove ! : )”

When we asked Tuccillo about how this mix represents him as an artist, he told us; “It represents my passion for music and the RESPECT makes some of my great inspirations and creadores..Mr DJ Sneak”

Telling us how he chose the tracks in compiling this mix, Tuccillo tell us; “There is a mix of my productions, the latest release in DJ sneak classic "Back" and some classic house ..”

Finally, Tuccillo gives a special mention about this mix; “Tucci groovy curly mix special dedication to HG Family”

Ahead of his forthcoming release “Past 2 Future” on ‘I’m A House Gangster’, next month, Gangstercast 54 comes from Demuir.

Demuir's eclectic house sound exudes funky, sexy, and soulful beats that is consistently recognized and sought by artists and house fans around the world. His DJ and production career has propelled him into a range of various house based genres (Jacking / Funky House, Techno, Tech-House), which has led to his music being featured on many respectable labels including: Great Lakes Audio (GLA), IAHG (I Am A House Gangster), DNH, Fogbank, Farris Wheel, and Doin' Work to name a few quickly gaining recognition and support in the global UDM (Underground Dance Music) scene. He even extends broadly and dabbles in Hip Hop and Samba as an extension of his musicianship playing a wide range of live instruments as well.

Demuir has received international nods and receiving play from DJ elites including Mark Farina, Derrick Carter, Nick Holder, DJ Sneak, Doc Martin, J. Paul Getto, and Darius Syrossian.

Today, Demuir continues to gain respect for his unique funky / soulful house sounds with his latest EP, "Closer 2 U" (on Mark Farina's Great Lakes Audio label) with previous and consistent successes from other releases, that are regularly charted and supported by DJs worlwide. HIs focus continues to touch the world with his brand of house music and broadening his presence as a DJ and Producer internationally.

House music to Demuir means “openness, truth, and good vibes.” He explains, “It doesn't matter what part of the world or city you're in. When you go to a party that is reppin' house music, it is always centered in the love of the music and its' people. It doesn't matter what social status you have, the music and the community welcome you with open arms each and every time.”

The House Gangster movement, to Demuir, “represents a place of redefining and pushing boundaries while holding your own in the roots of house music.” He went onto say, “I, too, remember those days when electro and progressive ruled the clubs, festivals, and big rooms with only a few guys remaining true to the roots of house. The House Gangster always serves as a reminder to those who "jump ship" and beg for commercialism or doing things just because "everybody is doing" - that the underground house movement is here and lives on.”

When we asked Demuir to describe the House Gangster sound, he said “It's just real house music. By comparison to some of the stuff I hear in the broader House music genre, I would have to say the House Gangster sound welcomes true innovation and a sound that people's souls can connect to.”

Telling us how he chose the tracks in compiling this gangstercast mix, Demuir says “I went for tracks that supported the listener on a journey from funky jackin' beats to an organic, but twisted, tech house sound. I also chose tracks that were truthful in their genre, but brought something different to the table”

We asked Demuir to tell us how this mix represents him as an artist, to which he explained; “This mix is a peak into my versatility. I produce House, Jackin', Afro-House, Tech House, and Hip Hop instrumentals in addition to being a musician. I refuse to be held to one genre and my catalogue speaks to this point. This mix, in particular, takes you from Jackin' beats to Tech House, which is something I feel needs to be represented more because the 2 genres speak intimately to one another in their percussion, samples, and swing as they redefine their respective House and Techno ancestors.”

Finally, We asked Demuir if there was anything special to mention about this mix, To which he stated; “The mix includes "The Cheerleader", which is one of the tracks from my IAHG release, "Past 2 Future" EP. It's jackin' to its hard core roots of samples, big beats, and edgy vocal samples people can connect with.”

Gangstercast 53 comes from Toronto-based DJ/producer ‘Nitin’.

Nitin has worn many hats in dance music. Promoter, Label Owner, Record storeowner, producer but first and foremost, a DJ. Beginning his career in London, Ontario, Canada, he was one of the founding fathers of the electronic music scene in the city. If you lived in the London Ontario area between the years of 1994 & 2005, you would have heard the mixes, stepped foot in the events, and listened to the music that Nitin enlightened the city with.

Nitin’s love affair with music began at an early age. His initial musical spectrum included Hip Hop, early Electro and New Wave. It wasn’t long before the radio waves of Detroit caught his ears; and he was hooked. It was clear that Techno & Tech House was the platform, and a direction was chosen. It wasn’t long before he also became (now long time) friends with another London Ontario native, John Acquaviva, who opened him up to a plethora of music and knowledge.

In 2005 Nitin made the decision to migrate to Canada’s musical hub, Toronto, where he joined the newly launched Gem Events team, and began to hypnotize the city with an onslaught of tailored events ranging from underground warehouse & afterhours parties, all-sized nightclub events, up to 10,000 plus concerts & festivals across the Americas.

Nitin’s DJ career has spanned over 15 years having played from Coast to Coast across Canada, down to Ultra Music Festival, WMC, Miami, and The BPM Festival in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, and across the oceans to the UK. Along with festivals, Nitins enjoyed the privilege of spinning at a few notable venues including BLK|Markett in Brooklyn and the Standard Rooftop in LA.

Playing alongside many of the world’s Top DJ’s, Nitin regularly shares the decks with the likes of M.A.ND.Y, Damian Lazarus, Jamie Jones, Audiofly, Art Department, Tale of Us, Dennis Ferrer, to name a few. Being referred to as “One of the most technically gifted DJ’s around” it’s evident that Nitin is here to stay.

Fast forward to now, and Nitin has built a respected name for himself. He’s a player in the recent explosion of Toronto artists on the word stage.

In 2008 launched the well-respected No.19 Music with Label Partners Jonny White. Already the label has released originals and remixes from Legends DJ Sneak, Stacey Pullen, Justin Drake, Osunlade, Maceo Plex, Art Department, Jamie Jones, Soul Clap, and many more. The No.19 brand has played a significant role in the formation of a new wave of dance music and their masters.

To Nitin, As a Dj , the house gangster movement “means playing real underground house music - anything deep, tech-y, soulful, or jackin fits the brand in my opinion.”

We asked Nitin what House music meant to him, to which he replied; “It’s my passion and my job. I feel very fortunate to be doing this. I can't imagine my life without it.”

In telling us how he chose the tracks in compiling this mix, he says “Lots of digging before the gig with some new and unreleased stuff for good measure. I never plan sets but I definitely found some jams to play that I hadn't played in a while.”

This mix in which Nitin provides us with for Gangstercast 53 was recorded live in Ibiza at the Underground club, our closing party featuring Tuccillo, Nitin, and Sneak playing back to back with Martinez Brothers; for what was an incredible night!

When asked how this mix represents him as an artist, Nitin explains, “This is a good cross section of the music I like to play in a set. A mix between new and old house and techno. Definitely more on the house-y side on this mix.”

Nitin gives a final special mention about this mix, saying “I was very honoured when Sneak asked me to play his closing party at Ibiza Underground. The vibe was really raw all night. It was definitely one of the highlights of last summer.”

Gangstercast 52 comes from UK artist Junia. Junia, born & raised in Yorkshire UK has been DJing for 17 Years taking in gigs at some of the most noteworthy clubs in the UK such as Hard Times, Back to Basics & The Ministry of Sound.

As Junia moved into production more International gigs & residencies followed with dates throughout the USA & Europe furthering Junia’s notoriety on the underground house scene, allowing collaborations and releases with more recognised House Pioneers of the likes of DJ Pierre, K Alexi, & Victor Simonelli.

More recently Junia has released his latest music offerings on DJ Sneaks ‘Magnetic Recordings’ with DJ Support from heavyweights Doc Martin, DJ Sneak & Mark Farina to name but few and has also had music used by leading global brand Pioneer as part of their '20 Years of DJing" advertisements.

Also Junia’s remix skills have been requested by Gramaphodzie on his Disko Zoo label and underground house label ‘Doin work Records’ who have also recently released a further Junia EP entitled “The Awaited Ep” out now!

Talking about this mix and how it represents him as an artist, Junia says “This is a live recording in a club so is the real thing as far as experiencing what I do in a set, I am all about texture and contrast while DJing, I don’t like to lose intensity with the music. I’m definitely not a simple one track after the other type of DJ and this mix demonstrates that. We've got old & new music but I put it together in my style with edits and incorporate live remixing along the way but using the music as it was made, none of this push button pads stuff that does it for you now, I’m old school like that – it’s like turntablism just with house music, I like to call it "audiolism".

When asked to describe the house gangster sound and what the House Gangster movement means to him, he replied; “Musically it’s a "Come test us" attitude, show us what you've got! I’ve always been about that anyway.”

We asked Junia to tell us about how he choose the tracks and compiled this mix, to which he explains; “This is a club mix so the tracks choose themselves. Mixing them is the easy part but choosing the right tracks to compliment each other in the mix and create energy that could not be sparked otherwise is the thrill for me.

There isn’t enough DJ's that do this - you have to spark something in the music you’re playing that the crowd couldn’t feel just by listening to the originals at home or by twisting the effects knob on the mixer, Guys should be having to come over and peer through into the booth just to see what it is that’s goin on when a DJ spins, not just mundane mixing outro into intro!”

Gangstercast 51 is from Hamdi Toukabri aka Hamdi Ryder, who was born in 1992 in Tunis, Tunisia.

His passion for music started at the early age of 12 with his fascination of Old School, Hip Hop, and R & B. He then started mixing and making beats for local rappers under the pseudonym DJ Ryder. At age 14 he discovered the electronic music and started producing house and techno with a new aka (Hamdi RydEr). He was influenced by the DJ styles of artists such as Carl Cox and made his first track at the age of 15. He has been working hard on his production skills and had his first release in december 2009 & had many other releases with many good labels & received support from many respected dj’s such as Dj Sneak,Mark Farina,Phil Weeks & others .

Shortly before and after a great political shift in the Tunisian landscape ,he started playing in some of the best clubs and bar-lounges all over the country, having the ability to be faithful to his own style playing only real house music.He’s part of the tunisian artists who are building the Tunisian underground scene .

May 2013, he started his own party « Downtown Vibes » at a rooftop bar in his neigbourhood, supporting underground artists to showcase their skills and creating a good atmosphere in the downtown of Tunis. It was a success but first of all it was all about the love of the music …

House Gangster movement "is what it’s all about” Hamdi says. “House music for life ! It's a way you live music like a gangster, you respect what you listen to.”

When asked to describe the House Gangster sound, Hamdi states “House Gangster sound is the sound that makes you move with the flow of house music and feel it the right way !”

House music on the whole means a lot to Hamdi Ryder. “House music has taken a big part of my life since I started my career as dj/producer & I can tell you that I’m one of the only Tunisian DJs that stayed faithful to House music until now creating' an underground movement called "Downtown Vibes" in 2012 showcasing young talents that we don't see in Tunisian clubs. These talents can be seen in the private parties we organize in some unusual venues around Downtown Tunis to spread the word for House Music!”

Explaining to us how he chose the tracks and compiled this mix, he says “For this mix I chose the tracks that I'm feelin' the most when I'm playin' them & also some of my all- time favourites! So u can find some new, old and classic tracks!”

In telling us how this mix represents Hamdi as an artist, he says “This mix represents the sound that I love most in house music that go straight to the heart & soul and that make you jack!”

Finally, we asked Hamdi if there was anything special to mention about this mix, to which he replied; “It's all about feelings in this mix ! that's all I can say J”

To celebrate the 50th episode of the Gangstercast, we bring you a very special mix from the master DJ Sneak himself, this Christmas Eve.

When asking him if there was anything special to mention about this mix, he tells us; “Everything is special about it, but mostly the selection of music is what matters the most.”

“This mix is a good blend of all that I consider to be the house gangster jackin’ sound, we at IAHG take pride in delivering the best of house music.” Explains Sneak. In talking about how he compiled this mix, he goes onto say; “I never plan, often I just go with the flow, free styling my way thru the tracks till they all organically morph into the perfect blend.”

DJ Sneak describes the House Gangster Sound as “Hard banging deep house with some elements of Old School with today’s best upcoming beats”

In defining what house music means to Sneak, he states, “House Music has meant everything in my life since I first heard it in 1983, I was drawn to it instantly by the hypnotizing beats. The constant grooves & rhythms allowed me to get lost in the music even before I really even understood what it would mean to me. House Music will forever be part of my soul, even well after I’ve hang up my headphones.”

Staying true to the underground sound of house music, we asked sneak what the house gangster movement meant to him, to which he replied; “the House Gangster movement has always been about keeping it real to House Music and the Underground sound that many love!”

We Hope you enjoy this very special 50th episode of the Gangstercast! Happy Holidays from all of us at I’m A House Gangster HQ!!!! See you in the New Year!! J

Gangstercast 49 comes from Toronto-based Nathan Barato.

Nathan Barato is a Toronto favourite and has been a staple in the city’s underground scene for more than 15 years. Early into his career, his ability behind the decks was quickly recognized by industry peers and fans alike, landing him residencies at some of Toronto’s most established nightclubs, including the iconic Guvernment nightclub, Footwork and Mad Bar.

Musically, Nathan’s range dabbles in many genres, going back to his early influences of 90’s garage, and ranging to many spans of house and techno. His music has been released on some of the most prestigious labels in the industry, including Hot Creations, Rekids, Cajual, Saved Records, MOOD, Defected, Suara, Inmotion, Snatch, and of course, his very own Roots And Wings Music.

As Nathan Barato continues to turn industry eyes and ears in his direction, he remains a well-respected and sought after name. He’s been booked to play some of the largest events and clubs around the world, including Womb Tokyo, Stereo Montreal, DC-10 Ibiza, Amnesia Ibiza, Fabric London, Coda Toronto, Output New York, and Magazzini Generali in Milan to name a few.

Nathan recently enjoyed a summer spent in Ibiza where he held residency at arguably the largest party of the summer, Marco Carola’s legendary Music On. Nathan was also invited to play Music On in Mexico, Milan and Miami, as well as Jamie Jones’ Paradise in Ibiza. While Nathan’s career has him busy playing in cities around the globe, he remains proud to call Toronto home.

He explains that this mix represents him well as him as an artist, because it was taken live from Coda for his recent open to close set. “I think it shows my versatility, timing and flow” says Nathan. CODA nightclub is in Toronto, Canada where Nathan lives. It is one of the only underground clubs in the city. It used to be called Footwork which is where Nathan use to play a lot, also with Carlo Lio, another Toronto house music hero.

He describes the House Gangster sound as “raw, fast and fun”.

When asked what the House gangster movement meant to him, he replies; “To me, it means be yourself, believe in yourself and fuck everyone else.”

Nathan would like to give a special mention about this mix, in saying “Thankyou to the people that were at Coda and giving me good vibes to influence me in the way they did.”

Gangstercast 48 comes from Manu Gonzalez.

Manu Gonzalez is one of the rare breed of home grown Ibiza DJ/Producers. Born in Ibiza in 1990 this young DJ is now beginning to make a big impact on the Balearic Electronic scene.

Manu worked for many years in the famous Discos Delta vinyl store, the most famous record store and one of the best in the world, ordering and selling vinyls for all the famous DJ/Producers who were based in Ibiza. From the age of 15 Manu has been involved in the Ibiza scene, developing his own style based on quality music skills and sound experience learnt from dealing with the best professionals from this early age.

Manu has his own special way of understanding and interpreting Balearic music mixes with his influences ranging from Chicago House, Detroit Techno to the latest trends including quality tech house mixed with groovy cool touches of contemporary underground sound ALWAYS with the main focus being the dance floor and the crowd.

For such a young guy, Manu has already established an international fan base, Playing funky powerful grooves and old school style DJ sets all over the world in Mexico, Estonia, Austria, Germany, Scotland, Italy and Romania along with many other countries. Most weekends when not travelling abroad Manu is playing in Madrid, Barcelona and all over Spain, Including some on island winter residencies. Manu is playing regularly at what most people consider to be the best clubs in the world; Space, Pacha and Privilege. Since 2010 till 2014 Manu had a summer residency @ Privilege Ibiza "World Biggest Club".

When not DJing, Manu can be found in his studio producing and editing tracks for prestigious labels such as Natural Rhythm Berlin, Novo Music Spain or Get Funky, Romania. His tracks have been played and supported by Marco Carola, Luciano and DJ Sneak and many more who are all happy to work with the sound of Manu. Manu has also recently remixed Hot Since 82's Restless ft Alex mills which hit 86 on Beatport top 100. With a cluster of DJ award nominations, Manu Gonzalez is considered to be one of the youngest and brightest DJ / Producer prospects which the Ibiza club culture has produced for many years. One thing is certain, you will be hearing a lot more from Manu Gonzalez in these years to come.

Starting on Friday 26th December at 11pm CET Manu will launch his new radio show on OpenLab - Limitl3ss. The show will air every week, exclusively on 89.9FM in Ibiza, Fomentera and worldwide on www.openlab.fm.

House music means “Everything” to Manu. Explaining his true dedication to house music, he says; “My whole life is devoted to making, playing and finding the best house music I can, for me when I see a dancefloor reacting to my love of house music this is why I wake up in the morning and do everything I can to deliver the best possible music to any dancefloor.”

Asking what the house gangster movement meant to him, he says, “For me the house gangster vibe is all about authenticity and a real love of genuine house music, it’s obvious to me DJ sneak is looking for djs who are also heavily inspired by the true sound of house. Regardless of the genre trends in the end it all come back to real house music.” He describes the house gangster sound as “classic, underground house music.” Using words to describe it like ‘authentic’, ‘deep rooted’, and ‘timeless.’

Manu told us how he chose the tracks for this mix, he said, “When working in my studio I received the request to make this mix I instantly started to think about the content of the mix. having been a huge fan of DJ sneak for many years and loving his sound it wasn't difficult for me to do a little research and pull together the kind of mix that I truly believed sneak would love. I really believed in this mix and it’s so exciting for me to now hear that sneak does also.”