San Holo Ultra Miami Interview

Photo by Michael Beas / Raver Magazine Ultra 2016

Our collaboration with Raver Magazine took us to South Miami for the Ultra Music Festival. Raver Magazine's Michael Beas scored a sit down interview with San Holo via The Untz.

Sander van Dijck known by his stage name San Holo, is a Dutch DJ, composer, musician and record producer. His quest to become the world’s top producer started with a breakthrough remix of Dr. Dre’s “The Next Episode,” which achieved explosive virality, pulling in over 85 million hits. Throughout his career he has dropped tracks on Spinnin' Records, OWSLA, and Monstercat.

Michael and van Dijck discuss everything from career, new music and swapping baseball caps... which they did btw... that's Michael's cap San Holo is sporting during his Ultra 2016 set!

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Sander Kleinenberg teams up with DEV for huge vocal banger ‘We Rock It’

So eclectic and accomplished is Sander Kleinenberg that you never quite know what to expect from him next. And that’s exactly what keeps him so exciting and consistently at the top of the game. Returning this month with killer new single We Rock It, he’s created what could be his biggest crossover track in some time.

Taking a little inspiration from ‘80s hip-house and bringing it bang up to date, We Rock It sees female vocalist DEV deliver feisty, seductive lyrics over a high-energy chunky, rolling house beat, with classic stab and vox samples punctuating sexy synth hooks and throbbing toms. 

Following in the footsteps of his recent Spinnin’ SPRS smash with Felix Leiter, The One, it’s set to do serious damage across the globe and become his second major release of 2016. Not bad considering we’re barely two months in…

American singer DEV is best known for providing the vocal for Far East Movement’s worldwide smash Like A G6, which sampled her own track Booty Bounce. The single reached No. 1 in the US, selling over 4 million copies across the world. With her second studio album due this summer, she makes for a super-hot collaborator for Sander.

Big things are coming for Sander in 2016. We Rock It is the sound of him getting into his stride. Don’t say we didn’t warn you...

We Rock It is out now via Spinnin’ Deep https://pro.beatport.com/release/we-rock-it/1708103

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CURBI RELEASES NEW SINGLE, ‘51’

Spinnin’ resident Curbi absolutely crushes his new Future House original, ‘51’. The record has a long, melodic breakdown, which transitions into an eerie buildup. The buildup leads into vocal chops yelling ‘here we go!’ and then progresses into a hard-hitting drop that features a thunderous kick. It also features bass heavy rhythms. Curbi shows his versatility with ‘51’ by playing with different tempos, moving up and down, and making sure the crowd will go crazy with this hot, bouncy masterpiece. This tune is sure to rock dancefloors across the world so get your body ready because you will want to dance when it comes on!    

17-year-old Curbi has been making huge strides in the world of Future House and Bass House the last few months. The teenager became a Spinnin’ artist in 2015 and has been averaging between 100,000-300,000 Soundcloud plays on each of his releases. He has remixed Pep & Rash and Showtek, and has collaborated with Fox Stevenson and Bougenvilla. About a week ago he made his first guest mix appearance on Amsterdam’s most renowned dance music radio station, SLAM! FM. Though he hasn’t done much touring, he impressed Amsterdam Dance Event attendees by performing at four of the showcases – Heldeep, Apple Store, Spinnin’ Records secret showcase, and Q Factory. Curbi is definitely one to watch for in 2016.

‘51’ has released via Spinning’ Records, so go grab your copy while you can! https://pro.beatport.com/release/51/1704942

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MOTi releases remix of Patrolla & Adamski's version of Killer, by Seal

MOTi throws his own spin on the legendary singer, Seal’s voice in his remix for Patrolla and Adamski’s 'Killer'. MOTi gives a theatric touch to the original by incorporating piano and organ samples in the breakdown. The piano and organs continue throughout the buildup and is topped with a more melodic layer. The light, but anthemic drop bleeds euphoric, Progressive House, making it a perfect remix for mainstage festival sets. MOTi proves he will have a successful year in 2016 with the production behind this remix. Be sure to blast this one when you’re jammin’ out in the car or at home!

MOTi has had an astronomical music career thus far, and he’s only been at it for a few years. Since 2012 he has collaborated with Tiësto, Martin Garrix, Major Lazer, and DVBBS to name a few. He has also released originals and remixes on Spinnin’ Records, Musical Freedom, Wall Recordings, Hysteria Records, and even Lil Wayne’s Cash Money Records. To round off 2015 his collaboration with Major Lazer on 'Boom', amassed a combined 8 million plays on Soundcloud and YouTube. The single featured the legendary Rap/Hip-Hop artist, Ty Dolla $ign. In 2015 he also graced the stages of some of the world’s most prestigious festivals and clubs – EDC Las Vegas, Creamfields, Tomorrowland, LIV Miami, and Hakkasan Las Vegas. Get ready…this Dutch producer/DJ is about to reach superstar status in 2016.

‘Killer’ (MOTi Remix) is out now on Musical Freedom so go grab your copy while you can! https://pro.beatport.com/release/killer-moti-remix/1688591

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UK meets Netherlands on Sander Kleinenberg & Felix Leiter’s euphoric The One

Spinnin’ Records kicks off 2016 with a joyous UK-Netherlands collaboration in the form of The One – a peak-time cut from Sander Kleinenberg and Felix Leiter.

Sander’s commitment to supporting new talent from around the world continues here, with Leiter emerging in recent years as one of the UK’s most promising names.

Resident at Newcastle’s mighty Digital (DJ Mag’s #11 Club In The World and Best Large UK Club), his productions continue to receive bigger and bigger support – with the likes of Steve Angello, Calvin Harris, Tiesto, Axwell, Fedde Le Grand, Mark Knight, Deniz Koyu, Thomas Gold, Eddie Halliwell and Pete Tong all giving him their seal of approval.

The One is an unabashed fist-pumper. Slickly crafted with a succinct, pumping beat, it’s driven by dreamy piano chords and a deep bassline that mirrors those sweet melodies, with a soulful vocal sample providing the icing on the cake. With a little old skool feel souped up in new skool style, it’s a gorgeous track that oozes classic house music vibes.

With 130,000 plays in just three days on SoundCloud, it’s set to be one of 2016’s first key dance hits. Our only problem with the track? It’s making us wish it was summer already…

‘The One’ is released today on SPRS, so go grab your copy https://pro.beatport.com/release/the-one/1683693