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Raph Dumas

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“Catalonian music hero”

During the last 15 years, Raph Dumas has done it all. He counts record shop owner, label manager, DJ, stage performer and producer as his occupation. He has been a professional record spinner for over a decade and a half. His dedication behind the decks has given him the opportunity to spin records all over mainland Europe and beyond.

Raph Dumas made the logical step to become a producer and set up the Enjoy and Lace imprints, which were the first independent dance music labels in the Catalunya. More recently, he has recorded with famous musician Pascal Comelade and co-produced Renaud Papillon Paravel’s third album. Dumas started The Primaveras project to celebrate the music of his grandfather and his Catalonian heritage. On record, they released the acclaimed Ode To Tanguy Jo album in 2009 on Enjoy Recordings and two sought after 7 inch singles. The group’s music was taken to heart in Catalunya, where it can be heard on radio. Dumas put together an orchestra named La Cobla Mil.Lenaria, who have played at festivals such as Transmusicales in Rennes.

Despite involvement in other musical spheres, Raph Dumas has never neglected DJing or club culture. In 2009, he put out Multi-Electronics and A Rare Toy on Lace Recordings. In 2010 he released The Greatest Funk Of Your Life, which reflects his ability to give you an orgasmic experience on the dancefloor. Coblism is therefore the next logical step for Raph Dumas, combining elements of both his musical past and present.

Sobre Raph Dumas :

Durant els darrers 15 anys, Raph Dumas ha fet de tot. Ha estat propietari d’una botiga de discos, director d’un segell discogràfic, DJ, intèrpret als escenaris i productor musical. Ha estat DJ profesional durant una dècada i mitja. Aquesta dedicació als plats li ha proporcionat l’oportunitat de punxar discos a la majoria dels principals països europeus i molts d’altres.

Raph Dumas va fer el lògic pas per convertir-se en productor y llançar els segells Enjoy i Lace, que van ser els primers segells independents de música dance a la Catalunya Nord. Més recentment ha gravat i mesclat amb el famós músic Pascal Comelade i ha coproduit el tercer disc de Renaud Papillon Paravel. Dumas va posar en marxa el projecte Primaveras per homenatjar la música del seu avi y la seva herència catalana. Discogràficament, va editat l’aclamat àlbum Ode to Tanguy Jo l’any 2009 amb Enjoy Recordings, en format CD & LP. La música del grup ha arribat al cor de catalunya on es pot escoltar a la ràdio. Aiximateix, Dumas ha reunit una orquestra anomenada la Cobla Mil.lenària, que ha actuat a festivals tan prestigiosos com el Transmusicales de Rennes.

Malgrat la seva implicasció en altres esferes musicals, Raph dumas mai no ha deixat de banda la seva feina com a DJ i la cultura de club. El 2009 va editar Multi-Electronics i A Rare Toy amb Lace Recordings. El 2010 va publicar The Greatest Funk Of Your Life, que reflexa la seva habilitat per proporcionar una experiència orgàsmica a la pista de ball. Coblism es per tant la segúent passa lògica de Raph Dumas, que combina elements tant del seu passat musical com del seu present.

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Manuel Perez

“Solid grooves and latin lifestyle”

Before deciding to live a relaxed life in south of France by the sea, Manuel Perez did a few things…

Manuel Perez has been active in the modern dance music scene for several years as a producer and remixer. His reputation has been built upon his long, international DJ career. He was the owner of the Wrong Steps label in Sweden, and more recently became a key member of Marendadisc’s artist collective.

Manuel began DJing in the mid-eighties where he became a resident at the best clubs in south-west France and Catalonia. During this period, he introduced early house and techno to a wider audience, working at legendary clubs like Château de Fitou and Rachdingue. Later, he played at early rave events, often inviting MC’s and live musicians to perform during his sets.

Soon enough, his reputation spread overseas and for 25 years Manuel has Djed in many countries. He has been billed alongside the biggest names in the electronic music industry, such as Derrick May, Rhythm Doctor, Soul II Soul, Underworld, System7, Paul Oakenfold, Dimitri, Eartha Kitt, Larry Heard, Bandulu, Alex Reece, The Aloof, Kid Creole, George Morel, Stonebridge, Luke Slater, Jori Hulkkonen, Joel Mull, Jesper Dahlbäck, Adam Beyer, Aqua Bassino, Paul Johnson, Robert Armani, Jon Marsh (The Beloved), Claude Monnet, Richard Dorfmeister, Erik Rug, Robert Hood, Aril Brikha, Ivan Smagghe, Pilooski, Steve Rachmad, Llorca, Marco Pasarani, Håkan Lidbo, Bob Sinclar, Jennifer Cardini, David Duriez, Patrick Pulsinger and many more…

In 1993, he moved to Stockholm, where he made friends who pushed him to get seriously involved in music production. As a result, his first important release was the “Strong Accents” single on Loop Records, recorded with Alexi Delano and Cari Lekebusch. Many releases followed on labels like Plumphouse, Loop, G-Force and Step2House. Manuel also produced remixes for labels such as Warner and MNW. He co founded the Svek label, before launching his own Wrong Steps Productions studio and label.

In 1996, he met French percussionist Philippe Monrose and they created the Spiro Projecto, an electronic fusion act involving various guest musicians and vocalists. Their mutual studio and stage experience has enabled them to create Spiro Concerto, a percussive live act delivering serious dance-floor action on an exotic tip. They were making world-lounge-electronic type music long before it became trendy. Their work was released via obscure 12″ EP’s and singles, with many of the tracks surfacing later on compilations like “Hotel Costes”, and labels like Yoshitoshi and Turbo. Many of their titles have also been remixed by artists such as Raph Dumas, Jori Hulkkonen, YMC and even The Beloved.

In 2003, Manuel decided to move to the French Mediterranean coast ( north of Barcelona,) where he could enjoy life in a peaceful environment. Still DJing and producing, Manuel Perez also works as consultant for local cultural institutions.

Always staying true to his vision of entertainment, Manuel has invested time and energy into his studio activities. He has produced, mixed and mastered albums for various record companies. Combining music genres like deep-house, exotica and soulful disco, he has released collaborations with artists like Pawel Kobak, Fredrik Stark, Jesper Dahlbäck, Microman, Nico Bellotto, Alberto Vicente, Mourad Sliti, Ron de Cuba, Brice Bertran, Aqua Bassino and Martinez. He has remixed acts and producers like Brooklyn Funk Essentials, Martin Venetjoki, Håkan Lidbo, Dalminjo, MinimalBCN, Max Cherry, Ctrl+Alt+Supp, Uninvited Partners, Popcorn, The Delivery Boy, Tomm Jobb & Dj Janoz, Thérese Racket, Orlando Voorn, Mark O’Sullivan, Reynold, Alton Miller, Rennie Foster, Justin Harris.

Manuel is currently recording with Alvina Red aside of producing and remixing for several labels (Wallshaker, Deeplay, Trenton, Pack Up & Dance, Nice & Nasty, Ooze, Famille Electro, Tricircle…), he is also working on a new live act with Raph Dumas. There is more to come in the future…

SELECTED DISCOGRAPHY

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2011 * Alvina Red & Manuel Perez / Pink Panthers / Lace Rec.
2011 * Alvina Red & Manuel Perez / Lost Swallows / Famille Electro
2011 * Alvina Red & Manuel Perez / Velvet Police / Nice&Nasty
2011 * Alvina Red & Manuel Perez / Belle Caravelle / Ooze Rec.
2010 * Alvina Red & Manuel Perez / Celica / Nice&Nasty
2010 * Alvina Red & Manuel Perez / Vineyards’Boogie / Lace Rec.
2010 * Manuel Perez / Paradise Already / Lace Rec.
2010 * Alvina Red & Manuel Perez / Palm Strings / Lace Rec.
2009 * Aqua Bassino & Manuel Perez / Luv’ Inside / Lace Rec.
2009 * Legal Disko / Need A Beat - Jam Is Pumpin / Enjoy Rec.
2009 * Manuel Perez / Feever / Lace Rec.
2008 * Manuel Perez / Mangotronique / Lace Rec.
2003 * Spiro Projecto feat. D.Huntsman / Your love (the remixes) / Lace Rec.
2002 * Spiro Projecto / New Step / Route 33
2001 * M.Perez & P.Kobak feat D.Conyer / Nobody But You / Wrong Steps
2001 * Science Friction feat. Alvina / A body Thing / Under 1 Sun
2000 * Spiro Projecto feat. J. Sanner / Bluesless (YMC mix) / Yoshitoshi
2000 * Spiro Projecto / Full Moon EP / Rachdingue
2000 * Spiro Projecto feat. Josefina Sanner / Bluesless / Wrong Steps
1999 * Science Friction / Bitch Control / Not 4 Resale
1999 * Cheezwiz / Debut EP / Lace Recordings
1999 * Spiro Projecto / Junosaurus EP / Wrong Steps
1999 * Science Friction / Tell me EP / Wrong Steps
1998 * Spiro Projecto feat. D.Huntsman / Your Love / Wrong Steps
1997 * Raggabil / Debut EP / G-Force
1996 * Manuel Perez & Dick Track / Sister Reverse ‘96 / Wrong Steps
1996 * Spiro Projecto / Debut EP / Wrong Steps
1995 * Soul Kitchen Orchestra / Strawberry Cloud / Plumphouse
1995 * Manuel Perez & Dick Track / The Delay / Wrong Steps
1995 * Manuel Perez & Dick Track / The Bonux / Wrong Steps
1995 * Driver & Manual / Such a Good Idea / Wrong Steps
1994 * Groove Machine / 3 Cuts for the Price of 1 / Plumphouse
1994 * Strong Accents / The Fucked Up / Plumphouse
1994 * Manuel Perez & Dick Track / The Delay EP / Loop Records
1994 * French Milk / L’Ecole Buissonière / Step 2 House
1993 * Strong Accents / Strong Enough / Loop Records
1993 * French Milk / L’Ecole Buissonière / Step 2 House

->remix and edit

2011 * Raph Dumas / Santa Spinna / Enjoy Rec.
2011 * Jerome Reig & Craig Wheeler / This sound / Lace Rec.
2011 * Selekta & Warmth Family / Dedication To Detroit’s Aaron-Carl: My House / Selekta.
2011 * Hakan Lidbo feat. Yota / Love To Me / Enjoy Rec.
2011 * DJ Mourad / 7th City / Lace Rec.
2011 * Nice / Treemint / Lace Rec.
2011 * DJ Mourad / 7th City / Lace Rec.
2011 * Nice / Treemint / Lace Rec.
2010 * Ricardo Avalon / Silence 2.0 / Marendadisc
2010 * Justin Harris / This Place Is / Pack Up & Dance
2010 * Rennie Foster / Searching / Nice&Nasty
2010 * Marc O’Sullivan / Viva Voodoo / Nice&Nasty
2010 * Marc O’Sullivan / Muk1 / Lace Rec.
2010 * Reynold feat. Janvier Jones / To Know You/ Trenton
2010 * Heretics Of Disco / Feeling Electrified / Nice&Nasty
2009 * Bonnie Drasko / Acid & Fresh / Lace Rec.
2009 * Orlando Voorn / Angles / Nice&Nasty
2009 * DJ Mourad / Signs Of My Time / Wallshaker
2009 * Alton Miller / Everyday I Do / Lace Rec.
2009 * Max Cherry / Beat Conductor / Enjoy Rec.
2008 * Pawel Kobak & Maria Angeli / Sphinx / Lace Rec.
2008 * Tomm Jobb & DJ Janoz / Dirty Quartet / Famille Electro
2008 * Tomm Jobb & DJ Janoz / Positiv Breakdown / Famille Electro
2008 * Raph Dumas / A Rare Toy / Lace Rec.
2008 * Therese Racket / Irina / U-Bahn
2008 * Håkan Lidbo / Senegal / Enjoy Rec.
2008 * Raph Dumas & The Primaveras “Weekend” / Enjoy Rec.
2007 * The Delivery Boy / Landslide / Deeplay Soultec
2007 * Dalminjo / How Long Has This Been Going On / (DJ Zone - Deep & Soulfull House) Time records
2007 * Dalminjo / How Long Has This Been Going On / Deeplay Music
2006 * Julie Constantine / Otro Sueno / U-Bahn
2006 * Uninvited Partners / Pyramide / Deeplay Soultec
2005 * CTRL+ALT+SUPP / Monday / Vicky Productions
2005 * Popcorn / In Focus / Deeplay Music
2005 * Minimal / Tiny Can / Rachdingue Rec.
2004 * Holmes feat. Dragonfly / Blue Skies / Deeplay Music
2004 * Minimal / Tiny Can / U-Bahn
2003 * Martin Venetjoki / Obstinat Kartell / Enjoy Rec.
2002 * Håkan Lidbo feat. Emma / What is Love / Enjoy Rec.
2001 * Brooklyn Funk Essentials / A Woman Thing / Dorado PIAS
2000 * Håkan Lidbo / Changes / Cartridge
1999 * Pawel Kobak aka MPC People / Hold On / Route 33
1998 * Mr. Barth / French Lesson / Wrong Steps
1997 * Microman / To Mankind / Ahab
1994 * Look Twice / Mr. Dance & Mr. Groove / MNW Dance
1994 * Solitaria / A Ko Ni Oro / Loop Records
1995 * La Cour Des Miracles / La Pute Et Le Borgne / Why Not Rec.

->compilation

2007 * Spiro Projecto feat. Josefina Sanner / Bluesless / Hôtel Costes :The Anniversary Boxset / Wagram Pschent
2004 * Cheezwiz / Cheezwiz Theme / Le Bizz Comp / Marendadisc
2004 * Alberto Vicente & Manuel Perez / Algunas Notas Caseras / Le Bizz Comp / Marendadisc
2003 * Spiro Projecto / Pyramide / Bubbles comp / Marendadisc
2003 * Spiro Projecto feat. J. Sanner / Bluesless (F. Stark remix) / Rapsodie comp / Rapsodie
2003 * Spiro Projecto feat. Josefina Sanner / Bluesless / Hotel Costes 6 / Wagram Pschent
2003 * Spiro Projecto feat. J. Sanner / Bluesless (Fredrik Stark remmx) / Make Up Music / e-Frenchsound
2003 * Spiro Projecto feat. Derek.Huntsman / Your Love / Make Up Music / e-Frenchsound
2002 * Cheezwiz / Cheezwiz Theme / Deep House Vol. 1 - Harley & Muscle In The Mix / Clubstar
2002 * M.Perez & P. Kobak feat D. Conyer / Nobody (Laid remx) / STHLM-BCN 1 / Marendadisc
2002 * Spiro Projecto feat. D.Huntsman / Your Love (J.H. rmx) / STHLM-BCN 1 / Marendadisc
2002 * Alberto Vicente & Manuel Perez / Algunas Notas Caseras / Private Lounge 2 / Apricot-EMI
2000 * Spiro Projecto feat. Josefina Sanner / Bluesless (Fredrik Stark remix) / Greetings From Oslo / Universal
2000 * Spiro Projecto / Bluesless / Hi Fish
1999 * Manuel Perez / Love Forever / Bluejean Magazine comp / Pax
1999 * Science Friction / What it is / Bluejean Magazine comp / Pax
1999 * Spiro Projecto / New Step / Bluejean Magazine comp / Pax
1999 * Mourad Sliti & Manuel Perez / Guidance star / Bluejean Magazine comp / Pax
1999 * Spiro Projecto feat. Derek.Huntsman / Your Love / Pax-Bluejean
1999 * Spiro Projecto feat. Derek.Huntsman / Your Love (Jori Hulkkonen mix) / Helsinki Mix Sessions / Turbo
1998 * Spiro Projecto / Bluesless / Hi Fish
1997 * Manuel Perez & Dick Track / Sister Reverse / The Muscle Pack / Loop Records
1995 * French Milk / L’école Buissonière / Wonderland The Compilation Vol. II / Warner
1995 * French Milk / Un Jeu D’Enfant / Frenchy & Chic! Part I & II / Step 2 House
1994 * Manuel Perez / The Drum You Got / Kittenish 3 - Underground Sweden / MNW Dance

->production

2011 * Alvina Red / Heaven Knows / Enjoy Recordings
2008 * Håkan Lidbo & Alvina Red / Moon & Stars/ Enjoy Rec.
2002 * Håkan Lidbo / From Hackney To Caracas/ Enjoy Rec.
2000 * Martinez / Late Night Groove / Deeplay Music
2000 * Derek Conyer / Nobody But You / Wrong Steps
1999 * Alvina Red / Call My Name / Pax-Bluejean
1999 * Alberto Vicente & Manuel Perez / Algunas Notas Caseras / Private Lounge 2 / Apricot-EMI
1998 * Pawel Kobak / Singing A Song EP / Wrong Steps
1997 * Chrismour / Summer Night in Tunisia / G-Force
1996 * Calico / Unfinished Diary / Svek
1995 * Microbonze / La Musica Que Me Gusta / Plumphouse
1994 * La Cour Des Miracles / La Pute Et Le Borgne / Why Not Rec.

more info
http://www.myspace.com/djmanuelperez

http://www.facebook.com/pages/DJ-Manuel-Perez/145625102146158

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DJ Mourad Sliti

“From Tunisia with love”

Mourad started djing in the mid-eighties. His mixing style and musical knowledge have taken him all over europe and all the way to Asia.
Born and raised in Tunis, Tunisia where he sharpened his skills by playing hiphop and electro but also soul, reggae and rare groove. His love for soul and jazz came from an eclectic father who was and still is very serious about his music.

As a DJ mourad plays a blend of Detroit techno and deep house.His sets are known for being diverse and highly loaded with soul and funk. He has played with people like Larry Heard, Farley Jack Master Funk, Derrick May, Juan Atkins, Alexi Delano, Dimitri from Amsterdam, Olivier le Castor, DJ Pierre, Darren Price, 4 Hero, Alton Miller, Jeff Mills, Armando Gallup, BRS, Club Session, etc…

discography

Chrismour Project / Summer Night In Tunisia / G-Force Rec.
Spiro Projecto Collective / Full Moon ep / Rachdingue Rec.
Mourad Sliti & Manuel Perez / Guidance Star / Wrong Steps
Chrismour project / Chasing The Sky / Accelerator Rec.
Shades Of Blue / Frogman’s Dance / Rachdingue Rec.
Chrismour Project / The Art Of Dancing / Eloge Rec.
DJ Mourad / Collective Vibes / Soul People Music
DJ Mourad / To Elias ep / Soul People Music
DJ Mourad / Collective Elements ep / SPM
DJ Mourad / Underground Tunisia ep / Selekta rec.
DJ Mourad / Funk la cité ep / Selekta Rec.
DJ Mourad / Laconisme ep / Quadrant Rec.
DJ Mourad / Small Deaf Country ep / NDM
DJ Mourad / CIK5 / Surge Rec .
DJ Mourad / Fritsla Jam ep / CyberJamz rec.
DJ Mourad / Abstract Sequences / NDM
DJ Mourad / Ressurected From My Ashes ep / Selekta rec.
DJ Mourad / Signs Of My Time / Wallshaker Music
Tunis Diaspora / Vol 1 / Lace Rec.
DJ Mourad / Urban Tactics / Minimal Soul Rec.
Tunis Diaspora / Vol 2 / Lace Rec.
DJ Mourad / Part 1 Best Of Quadrant / Quadrant rec
DJ Mourad /Patterns & Sketches ep / Nice & Nasty
DJ Mourad / Collective Elements vol 2 / SPM
Carthage Soul Soldiers / Punic War Vol 1 / Selekta rec.
DJ Mourad / My Contribution To The Confusion (LP) / Selekta Rec
DJ Mourad /Plink Plonk ep / Lace Rec.
Tunis Diaspora / Vol 3 / Lace Rec.

remixes

Uninvited Partners / Pyramide / Deeplay-Soultec
Max Paparella / Don’t be afraid from the MP Groove Project vol 2) / Selekta Rec.
Hakan Lidbo / Senegal / Enjoy Rec.
Manuel Perez / Feever / Lace Rec.
Pawel Kobak feat Maria Angeli / Sphinx / Lace Rec.
The CombiNations feat Gerideau / It’s Now Or Never /Selekta Rec.
Alton Miller/ Every day I Do / Lace Rec.
Aaron Carl & Erica Lafay / Wallshaker Music
Aqua Bassino & Manuel Perez / Luv Inside / Lace Rec.
Scan7 & Aaron Carl / 4 Types Of People / Wallshaker Music
Monitor Complex / Don’t Sleep AT Night /Eternitehouse
Alvina Red & Manuel Perez / Celica / Nice & Nasty
Marc O Sullivan / MUK1 / Lace Rec.
The Parallel / Sierra Leone / Nice & Nasty

more info
www.myspace.com/djmouradsliti - www.myspace.com/thestrangeworldof12inches - www.esnips.com/web/djmouradmixsessions

Håkan Lidbo

Hakan Lidbo

“The busiest man in music business”

Håkan Lidbo emerged in the late ’90s as one of the most prolific tech-house producers on the planet. His musical life began with his involvement in a number of “crappy” (that’s his word) rock bands in the mid-’80s. Later that decade he formed acid jazz project Solid State (achieving a modicum of success), then went to work for Scandinavian music monolith MNW. After leaving MNW, Lidbo pursued his lifelong ambition of making music full-time and formed Container Recording and Publishing as a vehicle for his work. Container also represents many Swedish producers.

Maybe you also heard about: Alpha The Male, Alvarez De Jesus, Big Spender, Bobby Trafalgar, Data 80, Dredger, Hakan Lidboux, Ho Shan-Ling Bu, Jell, Libido & The Thin Male Nude, Miss Bombay 1974, Monsoon, Royal Flesh, Rupert Pupkin, Stockholm Decadence, or the Vanisher…

Hakan has mastered a wide variety of styles, most of which fall under the house umbrella. Pick up a Lidbo release on Loaded (Skint’s tech-house sub-label) for uplifting vocals. Grab a release on Fiji for deep, late-night moods. Sample his material on Pokerflat (Steve Bug’s inspirational house imprint) for minimal, mind-bending house. Seek out a Paper Recordings release for refined, classic house. When he’s not making house, Lidbo experiments with abstract electronic music for Denmark’s April Records and with soundtrack-inspired downtempo for Repap (under the guise of Bobby Trafalgar). To mention only a few, Håkan has released countless brilliant records on other labels such as Wrong Steps, Afro Art, Lace, Cartridge, Moody, Fragile, Estereo, Worship, Boo, Mitek, Force Tracks, Compost, Shitkatapult, etc. Håkan has undertaken remix work for the likes of Fatboy Slim, Ennio Moriconne, Midfield General, Kool Keith, Q-Burns, Lisa Shaw, Dalminjo and many more.
He has even produced Yello‘s “Planet Dada”…

On an even more experimental note, Lidbo wrote the score to a nineteenth century ballet for the Copenhagan Radio Symphonic Orchestra. As a matter of fact, he is one of the best and busiest musician and producers of electronic music in the world or even the universe! Check out his title “Planet Earth” (The Kiruna Broadcast Project) part of his project “Music For Alien Civilisations”.

more info
http://www.myspace.com/hakanlidbo1

Pawel Kobak

“Deep house maestro”

Native from Poland, Pawel Kobak grew up in Sweden where he spent much of his time playing various instruments in different bands and orchestras. He discovered and soon after, started making House music in the early nineties.
His first release was however a Drum & Bass record for Fluid Records in 1995.

During the last 10 years, Pawel has been moving between London, Stockholm and Barcelona, DJ-ing in various clubs and producing tracks for labels such as i!Records, Defected, Metamorphic, Wrong Steps, Lace, Hi-Phen and own label Route33. Route33 have released eight 12’’ and two CD compilations with Swedish artist- X Marks the Spot vol 1 and vol 2, both being nominated for the Swedish Grammy awards in the club/dance cathegory.

As a DJ Pawel Kobak is versatile, his sound spanning from soulful deep house to more techy uplifting sounds, with the aim to always get everybody shaking.

Pawel has recently released new material for Swedish Deeplay and Portuguese Exquisite Music in 2007 with more tracks being planned to come out soon.

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