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.:Spotlight Compilation from Saeed Younan OUT NOW!:.
SAEED YOUNAN
SPOTLIGHT
**Available now @ iTunes & Other Digital Portals**
Saeed Younan excels in many fields. He is a world class,
globe-trotting DJ; a recording artist; a sought-after remix producer;
and head of his own record label. On his new album, Spotlight, he
showcases all these roles, via one thrilling mix.
Younan's previous album, Remixed (2006), was composed solely of
original productions and remixes. He takes that concept to the next
level on Spotlight, emphasizing tracks culled from artists on his label,
in addition to his own handiwork. "Everything comes full circle with
this album," he says. "I'm spotlighting me, as a producer and a DJ, and
the label for what it is. I'm bringing the two businesses together."
So not only does Spotlight double as a calling card for the myriad
new signings Younan has championed, it also celebrates his ability to
program music in a compelling manner. "It gives you a taste of the
format you would hear from me if I was doing a four-hour set, from
beginning to end, in a club." That he achieves this using only fifteen
tracks, all pulled from his own catalog, is a testament to his skill
sets in every category.
Although renown for his facility with tribal and percussive grooves,
there is no signature Saeed Younan sound. Instead, on Spotlight he
progresses through a variety, building momentum by allowing the music to
ebb and swell, enhancing tracks and fashioning graceful segues with deft
effects and EQing. The disc kicks off with his remix of "Ping Pong" by
Ronny Van D., full of percolating beats and frisky low-end, then
graduates to the warm, sexy vibe of Marcel Castelli's "Tribalismo Samba
Dub," a cut with a distinctly Latin twist, reminiscent of the glory days
of Twilo. From the extraterrestrial adventures of "Earth Planet" by
Kermit, through the mischievous subversion of Alex Celler's
"Nightshift," the set integrates fluid changes in tempo and texture,
finally climaxing with the DJ Wady's joyful and radiant "Introducing the
Sound."
Among the highlights are several fresh originals by Younan, including
"Keep Me Up" and "To The Beat" (both chart-topping smashes at BeatPort
earlier this year) and his latest single, "It's Time." That latter cut,
a masterpiece of minimalism, makes a nod to the past without descending
into nostalgia, chopping and editing together vocal samples and infusing
them with funk flavor. The result? A new twist on old school house.
But Younan doesn't hog this Spotlight. "I also wanted to give
recognition to all the artists who are already on my label. And it
seemed like the best way to go about that was to put out selections I
had already signed, from these new fresh talents out of South America,
Canada, and Europe."
Cherry-picking these prizes from the deluge of new music loosed on
the universe daily requires Younan to utilize not just his ears, but his
imagination, too. When scrutinizing a new track � be it one of his own
productions, or something he has an eye on securing for his label � he
tries to envision how it would go down on the dance floor. "I picture a
great gig I've had somewhere and think, How would this sound if I
dropped it at prime time?, or How would it sound to build on this other
track?, or How would people react to this? I look at all those specific
factors." What he doesn't examine too closely is genre labels: "I don't
have one specific sound that I like."
But in order to achieve the uplifting, spontaneous character of
Spotlight � or any of his creations � Younan must, in fact, pay
extraordinary attention to detail behind the scenes. "A lot of people I
work with characterize me as a perfectionist, because I'm very picky
about things," he admits. "In the studio, I can work on a single bass
line or a single loop for, literally, five or six hours. So I get it
just right. When I know something can be done right, I'm going to go for
it and do it. In my heart, I feel like that is how it has to be: There
is no plan B."
Saeed Younan is a man with many jobs. But armed with his fierce work
ethic and a limitless passion for music, he is welcomes each new
challenge. "It's a lot of juggling," he admits, but I'm used to it. I've
done it all my life." As Spotlight brings his abilities to higher levels
of international demand, he is at the ready. "I'm excited about the
future, about my label and my production work. I wake up every morning
and ask, What is going to keep me going? What can I do that nobody else
has done yet? What's next?
Track Listing
1- Ronny Van D. - Ping Pong (Saeed Younan Rmx)
2- Marcello Castelli - Tribalismo Samba Dub (Mijangos rmx)
3- Saeed Younan - It's time
4- Saeed Younan - Keep me up (Mastiksoul rmx)
5- Kermit - Earth Parade
6- John Creamer & Stephane K - The Healing (Saeed Younan D.C Love Dub)
7- Kermit feat. Blanca - Burn The Dance Floor
8- Saeed Younan - To the Beat
9- Alex Celler - Nightshift
10- DJ Moffy - The Prime Time (Joy Marquez rmx)
11- Tom Sawyer - Tonight (RPO rmx)
12- Saeed Younan - Keep me up (original)
13- Mark Pappas & Tom Sawyer - Cabaret
14- Ronny Van D. - So fine (MassiveDrum rmx)
15- DJ Wady - Introducing the sound
The time is right for Spotlight: Saeed Younan. With a string of #1 tracks on the quintessential DJ download site, Beatport, Saeed has put together the most comprehensive mix of his career. Spanning from the first artist he ever signed to his label Younan Music to unreleased original compositions, Spotlight: Saeed Younan is destined to be the most talked about release of the summer.
Kicking off Spotlight: Saeed Younan is Ronny Van D�s �Ping Pong� (SY remix) which was charted by such legendary DJs as John Digweed, Danny Tengalia and Satoshi Tomiie, to name just a few. He then moves his way through a few brand new tracks only to find his way back to his chart topping remix of John Creamer & Stephan K�s �The Healing.� Peaking in the middle of his set is Saeed�s biggest track of 2007, �To The Beat� which spent an amazing 4 weeks as the #1 House download on Beatport. From there the mix travels through more chart topping singles and exclusive tracks by the likes of Alex Celler, Tom Sawyer, Mark Passas and DJ Wady.
Guest reviews: Saeed Younan / Beatport Headlines/ Beatportal - music news, music reviews, events and podcasts from Beatport
http://www.beatportal.com/news/item...s-saeed-younan/
Saeed Younan�s new mix album �Spotlight� showcases his record label�s rich and varied output as well as his excellent DJ skills. The 15 track mix compilation only features tunes from Younan Music as Saeed explains. �Everything comes full circle with this album,� says Saeed. �I�m spotlighting me, as a producer and a DJ, and the label for what it is. I�m bringing the two businesses together.
�It gives you a taste of the format you would hear from me if I was doing a four-hour set, from beginning to end in a club.�
The individual tracks Saeed used on �Spotlight� are available to download from Beatport, so Beatportal grabbed Saeed Younan to review each of the tracks [you can listen to all of the tracks in the player below].
Saeed Younan �Spotlight�: Guest reviews
1- Ronny Van D. �Ping Pong (Saeed Younan Remix)�
�This is one of my favorite remixes of 2007. It�s a deep bass groover with sonic build-ups and drama.�
2- Marcel Castelli �Tribalismo Samba Dub (Mijangos remix)�
�A catchy percussive-fueled Latin house bomb. This works great on the terrace of Space in Ibiza.�
3- Saeed Younan �It�s time�
�This was my follow up single to the top 10 tribal-house track on Beatport � �Keep me up�. This has an old-school flava, and is unreleased and exclusive for this album.�
4- Saeed Younan �Keep me up (Mastiksoul remix)�
�A real tribal groover, this was my second collaboration with Mastiksoul. We feel that our sounds really complement each other.�
5- Kermit �Earth Parade�
��Earth Parade� was No.1 in Beatport�s Top 10 Progressive Chart for over three weeks.�
6- John Creamer & Stephen K �The Healing (Saeed Younan D.C Love Dub)�
�This was my first collaboration with John Creamer & Stephan K, and definitely not the last. This track will leave a mark on the dancefloor. Give it a spin, and you�ll see.�
7- Kermit feat. Blanca �Burn The Dance Floor�
�Kermit is one of the top producers in Mexico, and you�ll see why with this track � it�s a dark progressive house track with vocals.�
8- Saeed Younan �To the Beat�
�This track is huge for DJs like Roger Sanchez, Chus & Ceballos, Danny Tenaglia, and many others. It stayed in Beatport�s Top 10 Download chart for ages and was No.1 for four weeks.�
9- Alex Celler �Nightshift�
�This track works great on the big dancefloors. Heavy beats and solid groove with spaced out spoken words.�
10- DJ Moffy �The Prime Time (Joy Marquez remix)�
�The name says it all � this is hands-in-the-air peak time beats, no joke!�
11- Tom Sawyer �Tonight (RPO remix)�
�This was another Top 10 download on Beatport. A techy groove that will pull you in, and not let go. Give it a listen and you�ll see what I�m talking about.�
12- Saeed Younan �Keep me up (original)�
�This is the original. I decided to put both mixes on this album (my original & Mastiksoul remix) because both have something different to offer. Each mix stands on its own.�
13- Mark Pappas & Tom Sawyer �Cabaret�
�Mark Pappas and Tom Sawyer have been long-time friends of mine. It�s good to see they�re still pumping out great stuff, like this one �Cabaret�. This is unreleased and exclusive for this album.�
14- Ronny Van D. �So fine (Massive Drums remix)�
�Ronny Van D is back with �So fine�. Massivedrum�s remix is a nice techno number.�
15- DJ Wady �Introducing The Sound�
�DJ Wady was the first artist we signed to Younan Music. He is definitely a rising star and has had a few Top 10 hits on Beatport. �Introducing The Sound� was the perfect closer for this album, unreleased and exclusive to the mix.�
These tracks and the mix are available at www.beatport.com/younan+music
Spotlight Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUCMA0FtLes
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