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.
1. Crunk'n'Tech- Original Mix
2. Crunk'n'Tech- DropX Remix
3. Crunk'n'Tech- B Miller Remix
4. Crunk'n'Tech- D-Ignition Remix
5. Crunk'n'Tech- Deep Cycle Remix
6. Crunk'n'Tech- Frank Chiarello Remix
7. Crunk'n'Tech- Chris Drifter Remix
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CiTRiC’s 13th release represents our most well rounded package to date.
Noah’s original mix is a forward moving, clean piece of progressive house with techy percussive elements and an incredibly captivating, emotional and energetic lead line that stands as the backbone of the production. A subtle 8th note bass line and sweeping, stabbed and deep chords fill out the production nicely.
Paul Parsons aka DropX brings a breezy and groovy “house” feel that drives this wonderful piece of progressive. Paul uses a subtle bass line and amazing percussion to keep this record moving throughout. Taking one of the original chord sweeps and using it as a constant pulse throughout the production, and shifting the original melody line into a more syncopated position, DropX creates a mix of incredible depth, groove, and all out sonic bliss.
B Miller returns with his second production for CiTRiC, showing a techier, more subtle side to his range. A slick bell type acid loop dips and shifts throughout the record, while a sparse bass line, and elements of the original lead sprinkle throughout the mix. Excellent tech percussion and his own “Tech” vocal sample dropped in make for a funky, fun, and driving piece of Tech House.
Dudu Nahas comes back here under his D-Ignition alias. D-Ignition indeed delivers a real tech prog winner here with a bouncy bass line and a unique, intricate and extremely groovy rhythm bed. A monster break towards the back with sparse but excellent use of the original elements promises spine tingles and neck hairs standing up.
CiTRiC regular Deep Cycle returns with a fantastic piece of spaced out tech house. Focusing on the sweeping chords of the original, Deep Cycle mixes them up with a funky, pitched bass line and the simply amazing tech percussion he is quickly becoming recognized for to create a funky, grinding and incredibly well thought Tech House production.
Frank Chiarello of Teggno Records brings the hammer - a nonstop driving techno remix that will have you bouncing, wiggling and stomping from beginning to end. Heavily processing the original elements to create a totally unique record, Frank uses an infectious groove and incredibly dramatic builds to keep this record driving forward throughout.
Hungary’s Chris Drifter brings the big room sound with his progressive mix. Using a few key elements of the original and a driving bass line receiving filter treatment throughout and recreating the percussive bed completely, Chris delivers a more groove focused and bigger room version of the original.
***Cover concept and design by Seth Epstein, Courtesy of Rise Ink***
Xaric (France) (Sense FM / Pure Fm / Jenny Fm / Stripped Rec / Atlant Digital)
"good stuff" - 3.0 / 5
Hernan Cattaneo (Argentina) (sudbeat-renaissance)
"something nicely familiar about that original:) D-Ignition brings osme nice space and great production to his version, love the techy groove of the Deep Cycle mix " - 5.0 / 5
Kris B (USA) (Nightshade Music (Owner/A&R), Armada, Baroque, Global Underground, Ready Mix Records, DI.fm, ETN.fm)
"Both Chris Drifter and D-Ignition mixes are superb" - 4.0 / 5
LLavoe (USA) ()
"Nice package of mixes, lots of good productions. Prefer the DropX mix for early and Frank Chiarello mix for peak time : ) Will support!" - 4.0 / 5
Mike Hiratzka (USA) (Lost Angeles Recordings)
"Love the deep tech. Great sounds. Feeling the vibe on this one." - 4.0 / 5
Thee-O (USA) (Saturday Night Sessions / Perfecto / Perfecto Black / System Recordings/ Source of Gravity / NOSI / )
"Deep Cycle brings another solid remix to the pack for Citric and Frank Chiarello's tech mix adds some nice variety. Crunk!" - 4.0 / 5
Tom Solo (Invisible DJs) (USA) (InvisibleDJs.com ProgressiveHouse.com, DJMix.net)
"really nice warmup track" - 3.0 / 5
Medway (UK) (Hooj, GU, Baroque)
"Great progressive tunes. Frank Chiarello remix is great will be playing" - 4.0 / 5
KyneticS (Manuel) (Italy) (DanceRadio.gr - Rosa Dei Venti Club - Monumento - Il Clan- DanceFestival first edition- Kikě (Paris)
"Really dig D-Ignition and Deep Cycle here. This two will definitely find a place in my wallet..." - 3.5 / 5
In Deep We Trust (Poland) (In Deep Records, Planeta FM, Pure FM)
"Chris Drifters mix is pretty wicked, will playlist this along with the others on my forthcoming radio shows" - 3.5 / 5
Steve Marx (UK) (reticent radio, reticent recordings, only records, MOS)
"Very nice package of tunes, it's very hard to pick a favorite here. I especially enjoyed Drop X, D-Ignition, and Frank Chiarello versions. The Frank remix in particular is especially chunky." - 4.0 / 5
Darin Epsilon (USA) (Perfecto, Lost Angeles, Monday Night Social @ Nacional, DI.fm, Proton, Curvve, Deep Records)
"frank chiarello mix has that big room sound.. I like :0)" - 3.5 / 5
"once again our friends from citric did the magic of regrouping an incredible amount of talent in on single release... i love all versions on this marvelous release!" - 4.5 / 5
Jim_Star (Canada) (www.alicemanagement.com ; no sound ; monique musique)
"well structured, lots of depth. some of the other mixes were brilliant eventho a little too deep for my taste. Im going full on for the Frank Chiarello Remix. " - 4.0 / 5
DJ Preach (Canada) (Be Yourself Music, In Charge, Black Hole Recordings, Flashover. Hosting the weekly global radio show)
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