Artist: Giovanni D'Amico
Release Title: When It Was Fresh
Label: Fresh Meat
Available Now: Beatport



You can listen to previews from Giovanni D'Amico's When It Was Fresh by clicking HERE.


This is House with a capital H.

Fresh Meat's latest, "When It Was Fresh," is by Italian producer Giovanni D'Amico.  Gio's music resonated strongly with us when we received his demo less than a month ago, so we excitedly prepared it for immediate release. All three tracks are unrefined, melodic and funky. This is real house music direct from an inspired artist working without pretense. Giovanni's playful use of samples, synths and swingy drum programming all evoke the golden age of house, but the slower tempos and use of space make the grooves modern and relevant.

"Way Out" is the immediate attention grabber on the EP. Bittersweet keys and the hypnotic vocal refrain "do you think about me?" anchor the playful use of samples and various music themes that weave in and out of this deeply compelling dance floor cut. The second track "Funkool" is slow and thick.  Horns, piano and vocal samples interact with viciously funky drums to create a joyful boogie groove brimming with tension.  "Remember" is slow and sentimental but made to raise hands. The sexy groove builds atop a commanding kick and percussion combination; bumping a slinky bass line, emotional female vocals and piano.



SELECTED FEEDBACK:

Rocky - Wow! Love these tracks. All 3 are amazing!
Tony Humphries - Dope tracks! We'll play this EP a lot!
Kolombo - Nice pack!
SCOPE - Very cool vibes indeed! ‘Way Out’ is the stand out!
Justin Long - I am having a very difficult time deciding which track I like best on this release! A triple score! Classy!
MANIK - Feeling this EP for sure. Nice job guys! ‘Way Out’ is my pick. ‘Funkool’ sounds like a Kassem Mosse influenced joint. Real deep and punching. Thanks!
Antonio De Angelis (Safari Eletronique, Trapez, Viva) - Very nice release. Support for Giovanni.
Jim Rivers - ‘Way Out’ is very tasty.
DJ Linus - Nice vibe.
Luke Solomon - Killer full support from me.
Mark Henning - ‘Funkool’ is doooooooooooooooope!!
Deepchild - Classic flavors here. Chewy n deep. Nice.
Nils Nurnberg - Wow... Really loving the whole release: Great vibe! LOVING (in capital letters)!
Motorcitysoul - ‘Funkool’…cool fun!
Catz n Dogz - Way out is A.W.E.S.O.M.E
Karotte - Nice EP. love it!
D'Julz - Lovely tracks.
Florian Kruse - Great release! Funky shit - love that!
Giuseppe Cennamo (Desolat, 8bit) - Very cool EP. My fave is ‘Remember!’
Alexkid - ‘Funkool’ is lovely.
Giom - Nice one guys, Giovanni is doing it right now! ‘Funkool’ is the one for me, thanks!
Robert Owens - Cool tracks.

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