Art Bleek loves a bit of Escapism!

Art Bleek loves a bit of Escapism!

21 January, 2009 | 1.22PM

• Written by: Sounderground Records
• Filed under: Music News : art bleek

In a change of direction for the New Year, Sounderground present their 9th release, this time assisted by French producer, Art Bleek.

Following in the footsteps of an ever-growing list of quality producers on the label, Art is a welcome addition and brings with him a touch of “je ne sais quoi”, in the form of the ‘Escapism EP’.

A true musician in every sense, his credentials speak for themselves. Having started playing the piano at the tender age of 6, and then enrolling at the prestigious conservatory age 9, he went on to graduate with honours. A full scholarship at the prestigious Berklee School of Music and a work placement in a top Paris recording studio saw Art hone his production skills further. His versatility is self evident with the diverse range of labels he has already worked with including, Connaisseur and Resopal Red, to Rush Hour and Loungin Records. Escapism EP re-affirms Arts ability and talent as an artist, with an EP that has its foundations rooted firmly amongst the finer elements of house.

The title cut Escapism, steps forward with a premise of distant places and hazy after hours. Subtle chords and melodic rhythms twist throughout, constantly building and pushing the track, alongside lush pads and a low-slung bassline. The remix duties for Escapism were in the capable hands of rising star, Max Heesen aka Langenberg, who is already gaining plaudits for his releases on Drumpoet Community, and Sthlmaudio. Taking the original and stripping it back to a more spacious and sexy affair, fermenting in the perfect deep house bomb! Coldest Point is more emotive and slow building, melodically perfect for creating tension and space. Lady Luck rounds off the EP with a little more bump and bounce! Enjoy.

DJ SUPPORT & FEEDBACK[SR09]

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JIMPSTER [Freerange] - Very tasty release! Especially digging the Langenberg remix which is killer. will deffo be playing this one!

BRENDON MOELLER [Beatpharmacy] - Ooh-weeeeee… the Langenberg remix is HUGE!!

SEBO K - The Langenberg remix and “lady luck” are dope! Full support!

PEDRAMOVICH [Supernature] - WOW! The Langenberg remix is phenominal. Sexy motha! Lady luck is heavy as well. This EP is well up my street. totally fresh. :):)

SHUR-I-KAN - Escapism is supa deep coolness – thanks.

TILL VON SEIN [Morris Audio / Trenton] - Another dope EP from Art.. In my ears one of the most under rated producers around...thanks!

DORIAN PAIC [Raum Musik]
I really love the Langenberg Mix. Enjoyed some of his stuff earlier this year as well. Will play it for sure.

DAVID K [Cocoon / Tsuba] - I really like the Langenberg mix, great deep minimal mix....:)

AFRILOUNGE - Really nice harmonies… For me the Langenberg RMX is the one that fits… perfect for late & early hours… Cheers Liefko/Afrilounge

OSUNLADE [Yoruba] - Nice and deep..just like it like it!!! Choice pick is Coldest point.

DAVE DK [Moodmusic / Playhouse] – Loving the nice deep Langenberg rmx!

ALEX NIGGEMANN [Supernature / Get Physical / Meerestief] - Escapism original and Langenberg Rmx are great...really deep and moody! Will play for sure!

GLIMPSE - Great E.P. Really loving all the tracks.. . . The remix is the pick of the bunch for me though.!!

CHRIS LATTNER [Moon Harbour] - Very good laidback grooves. i love to begin a night with that kind of tracks. will definitely play them!

H.O.S.H [Diynamic / Kindish] - Langenberg remix is for me. thanx.
DAVE ELLESMERE [Microfunk / Intacto / 100% Pure / Remote Area] - Really good melodic funky deep house ..

RICHARD LIAPIN [Afrilounge] - Lovely tracks from Art Bleek! Cool Langenberg remix! Full support!

PATRICK ZIGON [Sounderground / Puzzle Traxx] – Love the whole EP!!

ALEX FLITSCH [Connaisseur Recordings] - All track are great, however, I’m loving the Langenberg remix most…

FEDERICO MOLINARI [Oslo Recordings] - The remix is really cool! I will play it!

WILL SAUL [Simple / Hum] - I’m a big Art Bleek fan. These tracks only reaffirm this feeling.So so deep but the subtleness and warmth of the ideas is a delight.

DARIO ZENKER [Vakant] - Great EP! super Langenberg rmx. The other tracks are really cool as well. Thanks.

LEXX / Kawabata [Drumpoet Community] - Langenberg remix is the one for me, cheers.

JOZIF GOODWIN [Fondation / Hypercolour] - Escapism for me… almost urban torque’y soundin.... lush and warm a definite winner!

JAY SHEPHEARD [Compost Black] - Like Langenbergs mix! Great.

MARTIN LANDSKY [Poker Flat] - Nice deep atmosphere...I like the Langenberg remix the most…

CLIVE HENRY [Peace Division / Circo Loco / NRK] - Feelin the Langenberg mix. Wicked!

JUSTIN DRAKE [Peace Division / NRK] - Langenberg mix is the bizzle.

MICHELLE OWEN [Dice Berlin] - Escapism is really nice.

AKUFEN - Very very tasty!

BROTHERS VIBE - Escapism does it for me. The original and the remix are smokin’!

FRANK WIEDEMANN [Ame / Sonar Kollektive] - The Langenberg rmx seems to be interesting.

MOODYMANC - All beautifully produced, deep, soulful tracks! Thanks! Really loving escapism (both mixes) in particular on 1st listen!!

ED DAVENPORT [Liebe*Detail] - Coldest point is a nice laid back musical interlude. The others aren’t really for me. Thanks.

MILTON JACKSON - Yeeeeahhhh loving this! Langenberg remix especially. Nice one thanks.

JAMES BLONDE [Sweat Lodge] – Quality, I like both Escapism mixes thanks

ACTOR ONE [Bloop] - Absolutely nice material from Art Bleek again. Warm and smooth as always. Love both escapisms thank you. Ison from Actor One

DYED SOUNDOROM [Freak N’ Chic] - Love the Langenberg rmx!!

ANTE PERRY [Systematic] - The Langenberg Rmx is the one for me!!!

DJEBALI [Freak n Chic/Tuning Spork] - Like Langenberg rmx… Lady Luck sounds great too

ERIC BORGO [Tsuba] - Lovelllly deepness will play and chart thanks for this wonderfull EP!!!

GORGE [Reclick / Freerange / 8-Bit] - Great one like the original and Langenberg rmx!

MATT MASTERS [Freerange] - Escapism both are lovely deep tracks. Really well produced. Lady Luck is cool too. Will support!

JAMIE RUSSELL [Hypercolour] - Langenberg remix is quality deep house, I’ll defo be playing this out. Good work lads!

QUARION [Drumpoet Community / Perspectiv] - Woooow! The Langenberg remix got me off of my seat! The other tracks are great to, I always dig Art’s stuff…

SOLOMUN – 6/10

AGNES [Perspectiv / Sthlm Audio] - Excellent Langenberg remix !!!

SHINEDO (DJ) [Intacto / Various] - Langenberg remix is a nice warm up track, full support.

JAY TRIPWIRE - I love escapism..will work perfectly in my sets.

TRISTAN DA CUNHA [20:20 / Back To Basics] - Love this… been playing the Langenberg mix the most. RSPKT

LIVIO & ROBY [Viva] - LANGENBERG REMIX :-)

SEUIL [Freak N Chic / Moon Harbour / Various] - Thx, B2 for me.

CHRIS CARRIER - I’ll play the the Langenberg remix.

DAVE CONGREVE [Repeat Repeat] - What a lovely EP. Really like all the trax, tho’ escapism and the remix of it are personnal faves. gonna play a lot & chart @8.

FRANKLIN DE COSTA [Curle / Leena] - Sounderground goes deep.. great record! the Langenberg remix is my fave. full support!!!

MIRKO LOKO [Cadenza] - I like very much “Coldest point” very cool!!

MANUEL TUR [Compost Black / Freerange] - The Langenberg remix is a killer! Been playing and charting. Really good EP overall.

BORIS HOREL [Supernature / Freak n’ Chic] - Really nice deep stuff here ! all tracks are lovely ,will give it a spin for sure. Also I think Langenberg mix will be easier to find a place in my set.

FUNK D’ VOID [Soma] - Great Langenberg remix....right up my street

DAN DRASTIC [Moon Harbour] - The Langenberg mix is dope..

GWEN MAZE [Supernature] - Really nice deep stuff! Lady luck is my favorite with rmx.

PHILIP SHERBURNE [Earplug / EMusic / Urge / Pitchfork / Slate]
Very nice! Lots of depth and subtlety. Love the moving bass of “coldest point” and the lightness of touch of “lady luck.”

ROCKY [Xpress 2] - Loving the Langenberg mix the most.

LEE JONES [My My / Playhouse / Simple / Just] - Like the Langenberg mix.

DAVE MOTHERSOLE [MOS Radio] - Good tracks these. Nice vibe and sounds. Cheers.

OKAIN [Tsuba/Kickboxer, Je’Taime] - Really interesting EP. For my sets I pick the Langenberg remix. I fucking love this cut! Will play this at the Rex Club. THANKS.

TRICKSKI [Innervisions] - Langenberg remix is super dope!

RIPPERTON [Lazy Fat People] - Really nice EP! I played the Langenberg remix twice Friday and Saturday and the crowd reaction was more than excellent!

GEDDES [Mulletover / Rekleiner] - Langenberg mix is nice will try it out for sure

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