I'm A House Gangster Presents The Gangstercast

Episode 97, of the Gangstercast series is brought to us by Chris Carrier. Chris is one of those rare kinds of artists that have an omnipresent quality and yet do not seek to make their name bigger than the music itself. Releasing his first EP in 1994, he has over 20 years under his belt as a producer and DJ, with a huge back catalogue of releases. With all of that in his locker, Carrier remains ardent in his quest to create more and more classic material and is revered as one of the most prolific and gifted producers around today.    Subscribe with iTunes - https://apple.co/1MQQ5me   Subscribe with RSS -  https://imahousegangster.libsyn.com/     As a DJ in the early nineties Chris’ obsession with music led to gigs at some of the early techno raves, held illegally in warehouses around Paris. In these formative years he not only asserted his diversity, flowing effortlessly between techno, drum n bass, hip-hop turntablism and house, but he also invested a large amount of time and energy in collecting

Episode 96 of the Gangstercast series is brought to us by London based producer Riki Inocente. Riki is a pure self-taught producer, re mixer and DJ, his music has been moving dance floors all over the world for the last decade. He is forever experimenting new ideas drawing on the wealth of knowledge he has and life experience within the house movement, his releases include re mixes from DJ Sneak, underground label boss Hector Moralez and Grammy nominee, and house legend DJ Todd Terry.   Soon after Riki was introduced to DJ Sneak, ‘We Iz Underground’ was released on Sneak’s flagship label Magnetic with remixes from Hector Moralez and from the label boss himself. The record was produced by Riki Inocente and Darren Roach under the alias of 'Bluntz & Roachez’. Later that year they were asked to do a remix of one of Sneak’s original cuts 'Bodytalkin', a project he released on DJ Sneak Classic's label. In 2013, Riki dropped his first Gangstercast and now he’s back to deliver another. Subscribe with iTunes - htt

Episode 95 of the Gangstercast series is brought to us by Kenny Dope, yes you heard us correctly, this is not a drill. We’ve pulled in an absolute house music legend, four times Grammy nominee, collector of over 50,000 records and one of the most prolific music artists of the last decades, to produce an amazing mix that will take you on a house music journey like no other. Subscribe with iTunes - https://apple.co/1MQQ5me Subscribe with RSS - https://imahousegangster.libsyn.com/ Kenny Dope’s career, started before he knew it would be one. Kenny would cut school to go to his mentor Todd Terry‘s house to watch him work on beats and records. His recognition came when he started to play as “Masters at Work“ along side Little Louie Vega. Now, his career spans over 20 years already and is one of the most recognised DJs ever. While production and touring account for most of his time, the last 2 decades Kenny has had his hands full releasing literally thousands of tracks, remixing hundreds of singles, and globetrottin

Episode 94 of the Gangstercast series is brought to us by 2Vilas aka Hector Avila & Carlos Vila. Hector, born in Ibiza and Carlos, born in Majorca met after working as sound and light technicians for Pacha Ibiza in 2008. Soon afterwards, both realized that each had a mutual love and talent for music and decided to begin an after party in Ibiza. From the very first set played together in 2008, a great musical collaboration was discovered by successfully merging together each one's style. Since then, Hector and Carlos have joined forces to form 2Vilas. They began producing and within a very short period of time have already released tracks with record labels: Isgud Records, Bondage Music, Straight Music, Anhura Records and WetCellarRecords.   Subscribe with iTunes - https://apple.co/1MQQ5me Subscribe with RSS -  https://imahousegangster.libsyn.com/   When we sat down with the guys, we asked how the mix represents them as an artists, they replied with “This mix is us 100%, it’s a vinyl only set, some records

Episode 93 of the Gangstercast series is brought to us by Mikey Velazquez aka Mikey V. Mikey is a DJ, producer and vocalist from Los Angeles, California, who has been a staple on the West Coast underground house scene since 2006. He is best known for throwing the infamous HAWT underground parties. In 2014 Mikey found himself focused mainly on original productions and vocal projects, with releases on Classic Music Company, Dirtybird, Snatch!, Great lakes Audio, Cajual Records and Salted Music.    When we sat down with Mikey, we asked how the mix represented him as an artist, Mikey replied with “I like to keep things lively and fun with a blend of deep, jack, soul and tech.”   Mikey went on to explain, what house music meant to him “House music is my life. It truly saved me so many times and shaped me into the person I am today. I knew a long time ago this was for me, regardless of my place in it. When you know, you know. It’s more than just the music it’s the way of life.” We then asked Mikey what the House Ga

We are very excited to announce, episode 92 of the Gangstercast series is brought to us by none other than Chicago house music legend Paul Johnson. Paul has long been a staple of the house scene, and as well as his chart-busting 'Get Get Down', also released many underground tracks for seminal labels like Peacefrog, Relief, Cajual, Moody Recordings, Crydamoure, Yellow Productions and Peppermint Jam. Paul is a real hero of ours and we are so proud to have him a part of our podcast series.   Subscribe with iTunes - https://apple.co/1MQQ5me Subscribe with RSS -  https://imahousegangster.libsyn.com/   Born and raised on the south side of Chicago, the birthplace of house music, Johnson started making waves in the music community at the early age of thirteen. In the summer of 1984, Paul Johnson taught himself how to spin after watching his cousin Marc spin and scratch in his bedroom. As a self taught artist, Paul's pulsating energy and passion are apparent in all his work. In high school while his peers were holdin

Episode 91 of the Gangstercast series is brought to us by Ralo & Strada aka Raul Peña and Felix Estrella, who are two incredible producers originating from the world of Hip Hop and now making House - one living in Miami and the other in Atlanta. Being an audio engineer for big Hip-Hop names in the early 90’s Ralo eventually got tired and felt like it was time to flip the script and speed up the tempo creating fresh house grooves. His productions have been played by Jesse Perez during BPM 2014 and the release of his EP on Sishi Rosch & Diego Moreno's imprint Digital Delight in 2016.   Strada was born in the south of Lima Peru, he then made his way to the U.S. as a young boy. Constantly in the studio, working diligently and searching each day for new sounds, he fell in love with the raw, filthy, nasty, funky and groovy beats of house music. It was in 2014 when they crossed paths, fellow producers who shared the same passion. They teamed up for an EP on Miami’s own Mr. Nice Guy Records in late 2015 and r

Episode 90 of the Gangstercast series is brought to us by An-Beat who is a co head honcho of Moustache Label, all the way from Bello, Colombia. An-Beat also known as Andres Tamayo, is a DJ / music producer in genres Tech-House, Techno & Minimal. Over the years he has been influenced by house sounds from artists like Antoine Clamaran, Klaas, Trentemoller, Fedde Le Grand. Andres started to develop his musical style in 2007 with local influences, by the year of 2009 he achieved one of his principal goals; getting his music on the biggest store of electronic music in the world, Beatport.com. Now he is currently the owner of Moustache label, along with Camilo Do santos. His music has been supported by well known artists such as Claude Von Stroke, DJ Sneak, Maximiljan, Richie Hawtin, Joris Voorn, Karotte among other great artists.   Subscribe with iTunes - https://apple.co/1MQQ5me Subscribe with RSS -  https://imahousegangster.libsyn.com/   When we sat down with Andres, we asked how this mix represent him as an

Episode 89 of the Gangstercast series is brought to us by Ritmo Du Vela all the way from Mexico City, Mexico. Ritmo Du Vela also known as Oscar V, is an important player in the Mexico’s underground house music scene. The talented DJ has shared a stage with the likes of DJ Sneak, DJ W!LD, Mark Farina, Sonny Fodera, Jay-J, Andrew Emil and many more. The track Jazz Sounds by Ritmo Du Vela was included in the top ten of Mark Farina’s 10 Real Deal Deep House Tracks for Pulse Radio. The jazz and jackin style DJ was mentioned by The Music Reviews, in an article entitled The Mexican Names in House Music and also won the award for best producer in The House Music Awards back in 2013.   Subscribe with iTunes - https://apple.co/1MQQ5me Subscribe with RSS -  https://imahousegangster.libsyn.com/   When we sat down with Oscar, we asked how this mix represent him as an artist, to which he said “I always try to keep classic house sounds in my music… as an act of loyalty to house music and just to keep real, this mix is just

Episode 88 of the Gangstercast series is brought to us by Alek Soltirov. In the ever changing illustration of what symbolizes house music today, a young entrant from Macedonia, Alek Soltirov, has immersed the uncompromising sounds of hip hop, old school funk and soul and crafted into his own signature house blend. His production trademark is by resampling the behemoths such as Patrice Rushen, Al Green, George Benson, James Brown, Dr. Dre, Tupac, resulting in an intrinsic funky house sound. Moreover, Alek is not afraid to demonstrate his own independent interpretation of deep and funky driven house. As such, his impressive portfolio has been recognized by the likes of Mark Farina, Joey Negro, DJ Sneak, Doc Link, Dj Heather on multiple occasions.   Subscribe with iTunes - https://apple.co/1MQQ5me Subscribe with RSS -  https://imahousegangster.libsyn.com/   When we sat down with Alek, we asked how this mix represent him as an artist, to which he said “this mix in particular shows what I stand for when I say "HOU

Episode 87 of the Gangstercast series is brought to us by DJ Oliver, who is one of the few Spanish DJs who can truly call himself a global DJ having carved out his reputation in every corner of the globe from his countless travels across all five continents year after year. From humble beginnings in his home city of Barcelona, Oliver has gone on to play the best clubs in the world and make countless festival appearances alongside the likes of Carl Cox, Fatboy Slim, Laurent Garnier, DJ Sneak, Roger Sanchez, Paco Osuna and Joeski.   Over the years DJ Oliver has also become synonymous with the mythical island of Ibiza through his residencies at both Amnesia and Space for the legendary La Troya parties. Indeed, his impressive performances caught the attentions of BBC Radio 1 when they chose him to recorded a special live Essential Mix from La Troya on the Space terrace in 2006 as part of their infamous week in Ibiza.   Subscribe with iTunes - https://apple.co/1MQQ5me Subscribe with RSS -  https://imahousegangster

Tapesh has been around the block and then some. Growing up in clubs owned by his father and having interest in all types of musical genres has made the multicultural German a true fanatic when it comes to play and produce music. He’s been making music since his teens and never stopped tweaking, improving and looking for new types of genres to produce. The same goes for his dj-ing. Having released on labels such as Mobilee, Hot Creations, Defected and Suara one can easily tell the variety of musical styles Tapesh has interest in producing. Besides being a studio monster, Tapesh loves touring around the world playing his trademark sound or spend time on Ibiza and play at his ‘Ants’ residency at Ushuaia.    Wanting to always reach the next level music wise, it’s no surprise Tapesh is starting his own label. The imprint is going to be called Akulee and the first release will be by Tapesh himself. The three track EP is called ‘Panus-Fasciatus’ and will be out in May 2016. Akulee is focussing on the high-quality ar

  DJ Bee brings episode 85 of the Gangstercast series, if there is one word that can identify Bee its house, a sound that he has always been loyal too. This sound had defined him as a person and as a DJ with the roots of house always presented in his sets. He has become known as a radio DJ and producer who wants to preserve what he sees pure in dance music. DJ Bee and radio is an inseparable union that has played a vital role in his career showcasing his unique sound on Spanish radio with the program “House Time” and “Bee Live”. One of his strengths in which a few DJs have in Spain is the capability to be consistent in his support for a personal and classic sound.   DJ Bee has played all around Spain and had a long period as a resident at Love Show that allowed him to earn the love and respect of the crowds wherever he plays. As a producer he had been building on a sound that he loves, generating the same passion and taste in music to be transmitted in all productions. Labels like Urbana, Conya, Kings Of Groo

Episode 84 of the Gangstercast series is brought to us by DJ Genesis. Born and raised in New York City, his passion for music was developed at an early age during the golden age of Hip Hop in the late 80s. By age 13 he had his first pair of turntables and began practicing cuttin n scratchin and mixing. By age 15, he discovered House Music listening to a mixtape graffiti legend “Niceo” was playing in his boombox. Todd Terry’s “Can U Party” was on blast and he was hooked ever since and began to explore House Music more.   By age 38, he purchased Ableton 8 and an Akai MPK 25 and started making house tunes. Legendary DJ and producer Norty Cotto signed his first track dubbed “Come On Over” to Naughty Boy Music and from that point on he’s released tracks on labels like Doin Work Records, Juiced Music, Greenhouse Music, Next Dimension Music and many more. DJ Genesis’s passion for music is as high today as it was when he was a young man hustling mixtapes in high school.   When we sat down with DJ Genesis we asked how

Episode 83 of the Gangstercast series is orchestrated by Rob Paine from Worship Recordings. Rob’s roots run deep. From the moment he heard music as a youth, he knew where his mind, body, and soul would take him. That passion has provided the foundation for a diverse and eclectic musical immersion ever since!  He has been on a rapid rise from bedroom mix tapes to underground events to DJing internationally.  He, along with his Circle Production crew, created and curated some of the most epic parties in Philadelphia. In parallel, he began to flex his music theory education and production expertise by creating a broad range of songs across a myriad of genres such as house, techno, reggae, broken beat, dub, and down-tempo.   Rob formed WORSHIP RECORDINGS in 1998 along with Dan Thompson and Zack Eberz. This brand clearly reflected his vision to pay respect to the roots of music while inspiring him self and others to innovate for the future. In fact, in 1999 he was awarded the “Most Innovative Producer” by the Phil

Episode 82 of the Gangstercast series is brought to us by Kosta. 'Brought up in a classy neighborhood somewhere in Romania's communist outbacks, he developed a taste for meaningful music, playing a melange of feelings and rhythms. Assembling sets ranging from leftfield and jazzy stuff, nu disco and downtempo joints all the way to the top shelf of afro, tech and proper house business. Eclectic by choice, he finds inspiration in this array of genres, while inviting the listener to a full on musical journey. Self taught, this one's always there to get the public, though imposing the rhythm with a fine selection of music. He's pretty much gonna make you dance, either he's warming up for international elite guests in native Romania, or making you wonder what musical background does he come from with his main sets. Always tonic music wise, he's assuming the role of the entertainer, not the one who's taking you on the backroads of house music. Being one of the most active promoters in the house business for the past

Episode 81 of the Gangstercast series is brought to us by Dennes Deen. Some call it classically trained. Others call it old school. Many call it the only way: Dennes Deen earned his stripes as a real DJ. Not as a DJ/producer. Not as a producer who has to play gigs to pay for his studio. Not because his management told him to. Dennes is a DJ. A deeply passionate one, who’s been hustling for 20 years. One of Austria’s most in-demand DJs with a schedule that takes him around the world, Dennes – who beat 40,000 hopefuls to become a Burn Studios finalist in 2012 – has developed a large repertoire of releases to date on respected imprints such as Schönbrunner Perlen, LevelNONzero, Alchemy and DJ Sneak’s eminent beat brand I’m A House Gangster... A serious moment in any artist’s career, this is one especially significant for him, as Sneak’s ‘Keep On Groovin’’ was the first record Dennes bought as a DJ all those years ago. Subscribe with iTunes - https://apple.co/1MQQ5meSubscribe with RSS - https://imahousegangster.l

Gangstercast is known for featuring some of the best talents and heroes in the scene and this week is no exception. We are very excited to announce episode 80 of The Gangstercast is orchestrated by the one and only Felix Da Housecat. This is an interesting mix for sure, Felix’s style from beginning to end.   In a world obsessed with labelling an ever-evolving genre, Felix da Housecat is dedicated to making the people dance. He is one of those rare, charisma-oozing characters, whose musical and mental eccentricity come from a genuine place. He’s never afraid to take a risk to reach new ground. It’s this blend of qualities that has kept him in such high reverence in the electronic field for two decades now, and which has ensured that his music has been a consistently captivating force.   Subscribe with iTunes - https://apple.co/1MQQ5me Subscribe with RSS - https://imahousegangster.libsyn.com/   An ever-moving target, his various incarnations have seen him morph from resolute acid and techno warrior to avant-gar

This episode of The Gangstercast is orchestrated by Deron, who is the Managing Director at Paradise Distribution, and Label Manager for Dirtybird. This is what he had to say... “When I started buying records in 1996, I lived in Portland, OR, and it was primarily breakbeat and progressive house in the stores. While I enjoyed (trying) to match beats, I wasn’t fully passionate about the music I was finding. A buddy from LA came to visit one day and had Doc Martin’s ’Unlock Your Mind’ CD. The very first song was the Cevin Fisher ‘The Way We Used To” acapella, and then DJ Sneak's “Latin Seoul” comes in. With the first bounce of those beats, I knew that was the type of music I’ve been trying to find, and the quest began.  Those specific Sneak beats I heard were literally the spark that inspired my 20 year passion for House music, which has become my full time career.  While I kept on the hunt for anything that sounded like the type of House music I heard that day (with several Sneak records in the bag), it was a co

Cockney Lama was born and bred in Greece, in the city of Thessaloniki. These days he is living in Hackney, East London. Always being passionate for music, he begun his travel through the sounds at the age of 14 by forming his own band with other friends-musicians. He then started spinning his Jackin n classic house sounds in the 90’s, after being inspired by many acknowledged DJ’s such as Alister Whitehead, Carl Cox, DJ Sneak, Tall Paul, A guy called Gerald and many more. Currently working as a music producer, he has releases on Robsoul, Henry Street Music and Monique Musique. DJ Mag heaped high praise on his single ‘Losing Like A Man’, “A glorious piece of electronic composition. Moody, techy, atmospheric, glisteningly-produced, ‘Losing Like A Man’ is that type of house that you hear all too little of these days. A brilliant release, and no mistake.” Subscribe with iTunes - https://apple.co/1MQQ5meSubscribe with RSS - https://imahousegangster.libsyn.com/ When we sat down with Cockney we asked how does this m