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Top Quality Deep House 4 track EP
Hard Times proudly welcomes a new release from an artist deeply connected to the label's storied past. Alex Arnout presents BLACK LOGIC with their debut EP, 'Pull Up', a project born from passion, collaboration, and a return to House music's soulful roots
Hailing from West Yorkshire, Arnout spent his formative years on the Hard Times dancefloors, absorbing the beats and vibes that would later shape his own productions. His journey with the label reignited when he was invited to remix Michael Watford's classic 'Love Change Over' and Steve Silk Hurley's fresh hit 'All I Need'. Now, he returns with something truly special
“Black Logic was born out of the pandemic,” says Arnout. "I wanted to move away from drum machines and synths, getting back to sampling jazz and the deep house sounds of the '90s - taking inspiration from artists like Bugs in the Attic, Jazzanova, and Ernest Saint Laurent.
What began as a solo project soon evolved into a collective effort. Bassist and guitarist Alan Riggs, a former member of Delta 5, joined the sessions, bringing warmth and groove to the productions. Vocalists Tempo O'Neil, Anthony Beckford, Mariana Orsho, and Sophie Barker added her distinct voices, completing the vision.
The 'Pull Up' EP is the first of a debut double-header from Black Logic, delivering five stunning tracks that blend jazzy keys, deep grooves, and rich, soulful vocals. From the warm basslines to the celestial closing moments, this EP is a statement of intent - a wonderfully fresh, yet nostalgic take on deep house from a collective of masterful musicians.
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About Alex Arnout:
I have been producing house music under different guises (DaLunartikz, Dread Poets, Sublunar, Ceramix) for the last ten years. In 1999 I started working with Daz I Kue from Bugz In the Attic whilst engineering for Arthrob Records in London and formed 'Da Lunartikz'. In 2000 we announced ourselves on the scene with 'Higher', a classic broken beat track which was released to critical acclaim and championed by the likes of Seiji, Bugz in the Attic and Cosmo. I carried on engineering for Arthrob for another 3 years, gaining valuable skills from working with various producers, as well as holding numerous residencies and guest slots around the world:- Pin Up (Ibiza), Danzatoria (Barcelona), Fabric (London), Dance Valley (Amsterdam/Barcelona), Circo Loco (Ibiza), Club Loop (Tokyo), Mecca (Prague). In 2003 I met up with old friend Leiam Sullivan and after jamming in the studio for a while we came up with a remake of 'Can U Dance' an old Kenny Jammin Jason track made back in 1986. The track was played by dj's right across the board from Danny Tenaglia, Ray Roc, Sasha, Peace Division to Hector Romero, Satoshie Tomiie and Dj Disciple. It also went on to reach the number 1 spot on Pete Tong's Essential Buzz, Coolcut and Mixmag charts. So we started working together as Ceramix and after various productions and remixes (Peace Division, Low End Specialists), I set up my own London based imprint 'Dogmatik' Records with my production partner Leiam. The label was launched in 2006 and is already acquiring a fan base and a new roster of artists.
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Austin Eugene (born April 22, 1989), better known by his stage name Black Logic, is an American hip hop recording artist from Aurora, Illinois. His first album ''L.O.V.E.'' dropped in 2012.
Black Logic sets out to make good hip hop music for people that still look for something more than what the mainstream provides.
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