Written by MDT for Geurilla Sounds (http://guerillasounds.com/)
Genetikal twins' record label Indepth Music have
returned with their next release Iconicity by Jun Akimoto, a rising new and
compelling artist in the Underground scene. Originally from Yokohama (Japan),
Jun lived in East London and there he began to seriously love electronic music and
where he dug deep into the electro scene. This passion and drive have led Jun
to Indepth Music resulting in this summer's fresh new electrifying release
Iconicity EP including collaborations and remixes. Tracks Step into the side
Ft. Floyd Lavine (remixed by Manuel De Lorenzi) and Iconicity (remixed by
Maura& Monika Ross) are what’s on focus.
Back to the Artist, Jun began producing in
2009 and in his musical career Jun had released with labels such as Fuse
London, Kina Music, Inmotion Music and Metroline Ltd. He also had support from
top artists and DJ's like Loco Dice, Richie Hawtin and tINI. In 2012, Jun with
Indepth Music takes Iconicity into the next dimension of a new generation of
electro. The track Iconicity
consists of a dirty phat bass with clean sharp beats, warm sound warping synths
and hypnotic vocals that take you deep into Jun's iconic sound.
What is also exciting about this release is
one particular remix of the track 'Iconicity' by Resident DJ's Maura and Monika
Ross from London's' hottest rising venue Melt. This unique collaboration of
DJ’s Maura and Monika brings a twist to the original track transforming it into
a deeper, darker, tighter, grittier sound. In this remix both the DJ's
individual style is apparent. Maura bringing a dirty funky tight arrangement
while Monika brings a slight tribal, deep and dark twist to the track. When
listening the Remix of Iconic city, one can feel the musical history of each of
the DJ's feel.
For instance, Maura's mixing and sound
elaborates on thick funky wholesome bass over light beats. Maura brings
Infectious grooves that intertwine with melodies soft and dreamy contrasted
against fast pumping beats. The undertones of the thick deep funk bass keep you
grounded to the dance floor.
Monika Ross on the other hand plays a style
that is deeper, slower, gradual and more openly layered than Maura. Monika's
sound is unpredictably interesting with melodies dropping into a smooth beat
that travels into isolating sounds which spin your head into pan echoes. This
gives it a raw and emotive sound with a strong bass line, introducing spunky
melodies and twisting psychedelic elements thus delivering an edge of
uniqueness.
Combining these two talented DJ's styles into
the remix of Jun Akimoto's “Iconicity” brings to the track elements of a funkier
punchier bass with tight arrangements of layered sounds. The mesmerizing
introduction to the track is what captivates the listener. Maura and Monika
give Iconicity a twisted funky element that accentuates all the best parts of
the original track. With all these elements in focus, the remix makes Iconicity
a track loaded with intricate sounds interwoven into a thick punch bass and a
beat made to grind. The remix starts with a harder bass and beat and slowly
slower dreamier elements are dropped in, making the track a well laid out and a
well-balanced mix. Unlike the
original, the vocals are rearranged and synthesized and present from beginning
to end.
Over all this remix by Melt's (London) Resident
DJ's Maura and Monika Ross brings a more progressive tighter, funkier, deeper
and a more psychedelic feel to the track. Their individual styles and
influences, combined with Jun Akimoto's talent make Iconicity a banging
crunchy, funky, deep yet light track. Monika, the deeper psychedelic influences
and Maura, the punchier, tight and light elements accentuate Jun Akimoto's
"iconicity" original track into amalgamated revised sound, delivering
a round and space bound wholesome gritty mix.
