Last Night a DJ saved My Life

I went out again last night.

Renaissance were back in Malta again for the Numero Uno summer closing party. This time they brought along the man that is PAOLO MOJO. Last year's party was just perfect, most probably, the best summer party I attended last year. The featured DJ was Fedde Le Grand and prior to him I was introduced to Funkerman who until then I hardly had any idea of. The latter was definitely the show stealer despite his shorter set. Very talented man.

Despite being a trance fan to the core, my musical transition has taken me to the minimal, tech-house and progressive genre for the past two years. Also, the last 12 months have instilled in me a love for deep/jackin/fidget house and a renewed interest in grime/garage/alternative house. I love the smooth and funk elements in this music. It's the perfect mix between that loungy soulful feel and that beat that make you move. In addition, God knows how much I love breakbeat and dubstep!!

Therefore, it came as a pleasant surprise when I heard Paolo Mojo's set last night amidst the moody settings that symbolise Numero Uno's clubbing trademark. I have to confess, this was one of those parties that I attended only because of its reputation rather than who was performing. I knew a few of Paolo's songs because he is in the tech house arena and he sometimes has a similar sound to Eric Prydz albeit a bit smoother. I hate comparing artists so I will stop here but it's just an observation.

This DJ has the 'Gift'. You know what that is? The 'Gift' is being able to be diverse in your musical repertoire and transmit this in a effortless combination of class and precision. I could see that Mojo was really into what he was doing and was feeding off the crowd. His set never faltered for a moment. Ironically, he added a few Pryda songs to his set including Muranyi and Pjanoo. These really blended in nicely. I was a bit dissapointed that he didn't play his original '1983' unless I missed it at some point (After I posted this DJ Ruby confirmed that it was indeed the last song in Paolo's set. Sorry about that! I wasn't sure cause I always confuse it with another song).

Overall, I loved every second. DJ Ryan and DJ Ruby also delivered the goods. And as usual, DJ Ruby also proved his amazing MC skills and hosting ability. This guy can do no wrong. Whatever he touches turns to gold. And that's how we like it. ;)

The next big parties I will be attending now are the following session of TDDR (The Devil Digs Rave) featuring Mathematikal and Luuk Cox from Shameboy and Eric Morillo LIVE at SKYclub.

Mathematikal are an Indie Electro-Funk duo who have been hitting the dancefloors for the past few years but only really kicked into the Maltese clubbing scene in the last 12 months. I have been reading many a great review and viewing a dozen good party pics of them. I also heard some of their stuff on their MySpace page. Shockingly, I have yet to see them perform live. So this is a golden opportunity for me. Plus, I will be back here to report on the night's events. You can also check the guys out for yourselves. This event is going to be held next Saturday 13th September at PoXX Bar, Paceville (near the Eden Century Cinemas). Tickets are only €5 and doors open at 10pm.

Check out this review on them featured in PlatinumLoveMagazine's e-mag:-
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http://www.platinumlovemagazine.com/Issue.aspx?auth=x5ZPdLLsfGNIm8oPcfbtV56tmyWvcLOOiST05T2F5cE=

Shameboy are another clubbing duo but from Belgium. Their style is electro-punk, making next Saturday's sets a feast for the ears. Their MySpace page (http://www.myspace.com/shameboy) says they sound like Altar Ego and Digitalism amongst others. If so, then I am really excited to check them out.

And Morillo? Self-explanatory.