Rosario born Argentinean Franco Cinelli has been firmly rooted behind the decks since the tender age of 14. Drawn by the call of the drums and having researched the creation of music through computers and samplers, the mid ’90′s saw Cinelli’s first productions taking shape. Rapidly becoming a key player on the Argentine scene, Franco played throughout the country, holding a residency at the prestigious El Sotano. His first forays to Europe came in 2003, but it was 2005 that his own music really made an impact. Having released a handful of releases and mix compilations on smaller labels, it was his “Picaro” EP with Bruno Pronsato that really brought him to the attention of the music world. Since then, Franco has gone on to release and remix for a number of established imprints including Ilian Tape, Produkt, Claque Musique, Hello Repeat, Airdrop and International Freakshow. 2006 saw the release of his debut artist album “Profundo Amor” on Alphahouse, and the same year saw Franco team up with his now great friend and Esperanza boss Kasper. The following year saw his first release for Esperanza and since that time he has gone on to become one of their key artists. Today Franco follows in the musical footsteps of Kasper, making his debut on Bass Culture with the superb “Planet Dub” EP. “Usually i don’t sit down to create a whole EP” says Franco. “I sit, cool down and set out to produce individual tracks. Once i have a certain amount I select some, review them, make any final chances and then group them together. But only ever two at a time. This is a special EP.” Having been asked by label head D’Julz to present a four track selection, Franco chose well. “Whilst there is a common trend of Dub rhythms, hence the name “Planet Dub” EP, each of the tracks hold a little something extra. ‘M 40‘ shows an intense techno influence. ‘Home‘ is definitely touched by classic disco and modern soul which gives it a funkier edge. ‘Green Monkeys‘ also has a funk that draws from Chicago House and Detroit melodies.” And what of the title track? “Ahh well ‘Planet Dub’ expresses a complex mixture of techno/house. Hypnotic techno, classic house, Chicago style, dub, and funky twisted base lines which leads you through its melody, to intense experimental atmospheres. As a track, it definitely encapsulates my own personal approach to the creative process of making music.”
BCR017 : Franco Cinelli – Planet Dub EP1 – M-40
2 – Planet Dub
3 – Home
Digital exclusive : Green Monkey
DJS FEEDBACK:Lauhaus – “Home is an excellent deep groover that will fit for sure. Full support!” –
Michel Cleis – “Such a great EP!! M-40 for me!” –
Martinez Brothers – “The whole EP is DOPE!!!” –
Brothers’ Vibe – “SOLID release… all round happening EP! J” –
Konrad Black – “A complete set of bombs!!” –
Tiefschwarz – (Basti) – “Planet Dub is a really nice track. Support on that one from me!” –
Luca Bacchetti – “I’ve always been a great fan of Franco Cinelli’s music, now on Bass Culture we have the perfect combination, hi-quality!” –
Layo – “M-40/Planet Dub from this EP. Great stuff again!” –
Sebo K – “High quality release as always from Bass Culture!!” –
Ryan Crosson – “Nice house tools! J M-40 & Planet Dub are my favs!!” –
Alexkid – “Planet Dub is the one for me, can’t help but love those Hihats!” –
Kasper – “Arriba Franco!! Home is my favourite track here. Full support!” –
Maya Jane Coles – “Nice hypnotic vibes on ‘M-40′ Good stuff!” –
Shlomi Aber – “A very nice EP!! As always from Cinelli!! M-40 my fav!” –
Michel de Hey – “Love Franco’s shit! So perfect match with Bass Culture! M-40!!” –
Varoslav – “Nice release again from both Franco and Bass Culture. Planet Dub on top for me.” –
Ali – (Tiefschwarz) - “Yet another good one from Bass Culture.. Home probably the pick!” -
Anja Schneider - “Christmas comes early as soon a new Bass Culture record is in. And again Bomb bigtime!! (M40)” -
Paul Woolford - “Planet Dub sounds tasty, especially in the latter half when the Marshall Jefferson stabs start revealing themselves.” -
Dario Zenker - “Amazing record! Love and will play all the tracks!!” -
Shaun Reeves - “Love Franco’s work!! Full support yet again. (Home)” -
Martinez - “Amazing!!! Franco does it again… J (Planet Dub)” -
Gorge - “Hypnotic stuff from Franco! M40 is definitely the one for me here.” -
Tobi Neumann - “Solid, groovy production! I go for M-40 and Green Monkey!” -
Osunlade - “Lovely tunes here from Cinelli… M-40 is the one!!!!” -
Kenny Larkin - “M-40 will be the one i rock on the decks!” -
Raresh - “This really is a killer ep!! (Planet Dub)” -
Fritz Zander (Zander VT) – “A really nice package! I like the techno vibe on M-40…” -
Martin Eyerer - “Bass Culture hits my taste always!! (M-40)” –
Federico Molinari - “A very nice ep once again from Franco! Planet Dub my fav.” –
Nick Curly - “Such a great release!! Full support from me! (M-40)” –
Felix – (Hot Chip) - “Great minimal tracks, love the deepness. Very hypnotic and catchy sounds.” –
Okain - “Great ep! Because it’s more funky, Green Monkey is my favorite!” –
Chris Tietjen - “M-40 is GREAT! Big support from me.” –
Laurent Garnier - “Great EP here again from Bass Culture – will play a lot. (Planet Dub)” –
Franck Roger - “Planet Dub for is the pick of the release for me. Full support!” –
Marc Romboy - “Another convincing release on Bass Culture, wow! I have never seen a label putting out that high quality with newcomers, highest respect!” –
Anthony Collins - “Yeah! Another really good ep from Franco and Bass Culture.” –
Josh Wink - “Great EP!! Good pumpin & jackin tracks.” –
Deetron - “M-40 and Planet Dub are really nice powertools!” –
Phonique - “Very solid techno! I like ‘em all!!!”
MEDIA FEEDBACKToni Moreno – (Ibiza Global Radio) – “Nice ep! Full support on Ibiza Global Radio.” -
Jose Maria Ramon – (Ibiza Global Radio) – “Cool and deep really a pleasure to can play this on Ibiza Global Radio. Full support!” - Karlos Sense – (Ibiza Sonica) – “Planet Dub for me… amazing dubrhythm… Congratulations. Full support.” -
Roual Galloway – (Faith Fanzine/Radio) – “Nothing much happens but that’s the point – very strong release (again) from Bass Culture.” -
Scan Mode – (DJ Magazine Spain) – “Green Monkey is superb!” -
Tsugi Magazine France - “Nice EP!” –
Chris C – (Dinamo FM / Acik RadioI Istanbul) – “Cool tracks i like the digital exclusive (Green Monkey). Will play.” –
Russ – (i-DJ Magazine) – “Top quality as ever from BC, will support!” –
De:Bug Magazine Germany – “Considering for review.”
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