Citric is the brainchild of label boss Noah Becker and former Holosound collaborator Alex Fish. 2009 saw a few very solid releases from label mainstays and the introduction of Deep Cycle's meticulously crafted tech house to the repertoire.
In 2010 and beyond, Citric will be distributed by the esteemed Critical Rhythm team. As well, Citric welcomes the addition of Shane Wheel aka Shane Thomas to the team. Shane has myriad slamming releases out on Tambour/Melodica and Citric is lucky to have partnered with such a bright upcoming US talent. Shane will be conducting all A and R and helping out with operations and of course, lookout for the new collaboration between Shane and Noah in May...it promises to be nothing short of mind blowing.
The first solo offering from label founder Noah Becker has Citric upping the progresso-meter just a tick or two. The original works a funky 80s esque bass groove into a winding progression of melody and filth, capped off with an epic booty breakdown to keep the floor astir throughout the mix. The Harder remix tones the progressive down a slight notch, adds some more classic acid feel and ups the tech factor all around but nevertheless provides another very high energy mix for peak hour, big room performances. Dubs and Instrumental mixes accompany each for the less is more take on the vocal.
DJ Reactions:
"I like it. Original - magik mystic" - 4.5 / 5
Eryo (Belarus) (Mistique Music, DeepSessions)
"og and dub for me. i like the funk of the original and the depth in the dub" - 4.0 / 5
"The Dub mix is my favorite version here. Good production quality. Really dig that flute-sounding melody. I felt that the sample in the breakdown was absolutely unnecessary though." - 3.0 / 5
Darin Epsilon (USA) (Perfecto, Lost Angeles, Monday Night Social @ Nacional, DI.fm, Proton, Curvve, Deep Records)
"Great tracks. The orig has a particularly cool groove." - 5.0 / 5
Kris B (USA) (Nightshade Music (Owner/A&R), Armada, Baroque, Global Underground, Ready Mix Records, DI.fm, ETN.fm)
"Harder instrumental is really not much harder at all but i do like it, nice techy synth" - 4.0 / 5
Peter McGill (N. Ireland) (House Sessions, Freaks Culture Records, Monu Digital, Twister Tunes, Forza Records, 1mix radio)
"harder instrumental mix" - 3.5 / 5
Miss Nine (Netherlands) (Turn On..., Vonyc Sessions, 925 Digital, Armada, Yoshitoshi, Harem)
"Harder Instrumental track has a cool electro bassline w/nice break down.Will support" - 3.5 / 5
Djclubbersdream (USA) (Atlanta After Hours Shows...South Florida mix radio shows...Indianapolis DJ ....2 saint louis radio)
"Bumpy energetic tracks, funky release and full of energy. will be playing" - 4.0 / 5
KyneticS (Manuel) (Italy) (DanceRadio.gr - Rosa Dei Venti Club - Monumento - Il Clan- DanceFestival first edition- Kikė (Paris)
"Every mix is great on this release. Solid!" - 4.0 / 5
Aaron Lee (USA) (Giant Squid Recordings/Ultramusique/Nightshade Records/Twenty40 Nightlife/Pure.FM)
"dub and instrumental are nice tracks" - 3.0 / 5
Sasha Le Monnier [ C.O.U. Muzik ] (UK) (BeatAgency,Source Of Gravity,Proton Radio,Danceradioglobal,DI.FM,ensonic.fm,Contagious Rhythm)
"groovy, retro funk and deliciously twisted. i love this release!" - 4.5 / 5
Jim_Star (Canada) (www.alicemanagement.com ; no sound ; monique musique)
"Nice funky tech house that reminds me of the 80s sound reminiscent of depeche mode. Good work on the synths and melodies. Will support." - 4.0 / 5
Jehr (USA) (Tribal Vision Records)
"Nice release, liking the dub/instrumentals
Will be playing these bad boys" - 4.0 / 5
Andy Newland (UK) (bedrock, ministry of sound, twisted audio, renaissance, baroque, bellarine)
Noah Becker vs Holosound - Around the Corner (Mar 24, 2009)
Noah Becker - Goose Bumps (Feb 10, 2009)
Holosound - Sunglasses on the Subway (featuring Lukas Greenberg & Midex remixes) (Dec 09, 2008)
Holosound - Free You (featuring Mike Kiraly's Key-Bump Mixes) (Nov 18, 2008)
Holosound - JailForThings (feat. remixes by Andreas Bergmann, Rodskeez) (Oct 28, 2008)
Holosound - Dim Burn (feat. remixes by Christopher Manik, JdotP & D-Ignition Project) (Oct 07, 2008)
Dudu Nahas & Di Liberato - Cream EP (Sep 23, 2008)
Holosound, Nosmo Vs. Kris B - Free You (Sep 09, 2008)
