Makemake

Over the past twelve months, New York based M A N I K has been residing at the top of many peoples 'one to watch' lists. The Music Business graduate, in late 2009, took to ruling other lists too, as he raced to the top of DJ and download charts alike off the back of his 'Park To The Slop' EP on Josh Wink's Ovum Recordings. The success of this EP and his unique production style that blends cutting edge house and futuristic techno with deep old school grooves and edgy sounds, also led to releases on Four:Twenty and Fresh Meat. The 24 year old is rapidly building a reputation with his work and it gives us immense pleasure to welcome him to Komplex De Deep. M A N I K's 'Make Make' EP could not be a better fit. Both the title track and flip 'Space & Truth' take us on elegant and sensual, oldskool journeys. Sweeping strings, rasping keys and most importantly lashings of groove, make this a release to revel in. From a new and rising talent, we turn to a very much established and legendary producer for our remixes. Alain Ho has unlike many, been there from the very beginnings. A DJ since the age of 13, he was instrumental in the creation and success of the French House scene. From his early days in Hip-Hop, to the launch of the famous Yellow Productions label and through his very own productions under his DJ Yellow guise, Alain has always been at the forefront of electronic music. Held in such high regard by his contemporaries for his diverse and exquisite productions, we could not think of a better producer to lend his talents to remixing this title track. Alain creates a stunning soundscape of emotive synths and strings, backed by a warm, delicate bassline.