In Demand: Latenta Project
By littlemissbluedress :: Friday, January 2nd, 2009
One of my main goals after moving to Dubai was to get involved in what I love the most, house music. Being that the country is fairly young and everything is still being developed I thought it would be a good time to get involved when everything is fresh.
I immediately discovered that clubbing here is much different from what I am used to. There are no clubs open past 3am, there is only one vice, alcohol, which is used in over abundance because of that fact (buying a 5L bottle of Belvedere vodka is very common).
And people are always dressing to impress… high heals, dresses and collared shirts are the norm. Of course I like to dress up from time to time but to do it all the time is a drag. I’ve almost had to buy an entire new wardrobe since coming here!
So with all these changes to cope with I continued my search for what’s really most important to me, good quality house music.
My search ended when I found 360. Located on the waters off of the Jumeriah Beach Hotel, with stunning views of the only 7 star hotel in the world, the Burj Al Arab, 360 is one of the nicest places I have ever partied at. In the open summer air people flock to this place because of its beauty. For me, it has the added bonus of being the primary spot for the best beats you’ll find in the country.
Thanks to the guys at Audio Tonic, I have found my new home away from home. I was so happy to find people with the same style and appreciation for the music as my own, in an atmosphere where high heels or flips flops are acceptable.
Beginning at 4pm the sunset sessions start with nice, chilled out vocal beats. Once the sun has gone down the party really starts to take off… at 7pm when Michael Bufton goes live to air on Radio 1. Week after week I have been impressed with the DJs they’ve booked to play this literal circle in the sea.
One such set was from the duo of Dimce and Miki, the Macedonian boys of Latenta Project. All night long they shared the decks playing the perfect style that bringthebeats knows and loves so much. I recognized a few tracks that I have heard Luke Fair spin, so it was no surprise to me that they opened up for him at his recent gig in Bulgaria.
A most perfect opening act imo. This duo knows how to set the stage for a headliner or to be the headliner themselves. I will be very happy when they return to close the party at 360 at the end of June and after a long break, I knew Latenta Project would be the perfect act for my next In Demand.
Inside the IM with Latenta Project and littlemissbluedress
Their exclusive mix is a perfect blend of re-edited tracks and solid selections from some of the best producers of the moment. Enjoy!
Download (left-click and unzip):
Latenta Project – In Demand – December 2008
January 3rd, 2009 at 4:15 pm
Awesome mix! must have track at 44 min!
January 4th, 2009 at 1:14 am
WOW. another wicked set. amazing to hear these guys reaching the calibre of Luke’s track selection & smooth mixing.
keep ‘em comin!
January 4th, 2009 at 8:43 am
Here is the track list, what an amazing one it is!!
Sound 5 – The Hacienda Must Be (Re) Built [Gut Records]
Stryke – The Wish (Danny Howells Rework) [Plastic City]
Inspektor Pansar – Gotland Yard (Bjorn Fogelberg Remix) [Nakk Records]
Geoffroy And Kolombo Present Mugwump – Ignored Folklore [Kompakt]
Herb LF feat Azura – SoulReel (Daniel Kyo Remix) [Sensual Touch Recordings]
Hideo Kobayashi – Kaze [Apt International]
Born To Funk – Get Funky (Organ Dub) [Gotta Keep Faith]
Unknown- Unknown [CDR]
SGroove – Sneakin Up (Stan Kolevs Outta Limits Remix) [Duthie Music]
Cid inc.- Revert (Original Mix) [Groovecollection Originals]
Star You Star Me – Sweet Things (Ian Pooley Dub) [Mood Music Records]
Jaunt – Lipstick [Work It Baby!]
January 4th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
Great set! These guys are always on point.
January 5th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Dayum…. great set. Hopefully they will make it to Miami, will def catch them if so… Thx Lisa.
January 5th, 2009 at 8:32 pm
What a great mix from the LP guys!
January 5th, 2009 at 9:29 pm
downloading – but im sure it’s reaching the stars – i was in Escape when those friends of mine warmed for Luke – and i can honestly say that they are a ” Story Tellers ” when they play
January 6th, 2009 at 3:37 am
An awesome set! Great job guys
January 6th, 2009 at 5:29 am
Hey Guys,
Great Mix. As usual..:)
Hope to hear you in Hungary soon.
January 6th, 2009 at 6:26 am
thanks for the comments folks means a lot
@Doodie : probably we will play in Hungary end of Feb
January 14th, 2009 at 9:50 am
I remember when I began seeing these guys names on Add2baskets label, in the record bags of djs like Ricky Ryan and Luke Fair and wondering who and what these guys were about. After some fantastic productions, this mix solidifies the guys from Latenta Project as a bonafide “Tour de Force”. This mix is brilliantly crafted, with some more discerning track choices and an insatiable groove throughout. May well be my favorite mix for 2009 thus far. Look forward to more from these up and comers…..
John W Karabias
Washington, D.C.
January 16th, 2009 at 10:02 am
Spankin! Love these guys’ work. Thank you so very much
October 6th, 2009 at 3:57 am
The Burj Dubai is a modern marvel of engineering it stands at 818 metres tall. The Burj Dubai will have its grand opening on the 1st of December this year.
February 24th, 2010 at 5:21 pm
Dubai has become one of the most fantastic of the new millennium.