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Cedric Gervais - Yoshitoshi Space Miami Terrace

Artist: Cedric Gervais
Title: Yoshitoshi Space Miami Terrace
Label: Yoshitoshi
Genre: House/Experimental

As house music continues to transcend, some DJ’s are struggling to keep up with the foundation the genre was built on. France’s own Cedric Gervais hits the nail on the head with his latest release, Yoshitoshi Space Miami Terrace. This eclectic DJ, who has become a strong force on the Miami club scene, brings back the sophistication and eccentricity that made house music exceed all barriers.

This double CD is jam packed with tracks that are guaranteed to get you moving in or out the club. The infectious and exotic beats blend well from beginning to end and are certain to send pulsating vibes through your bones. Tracks like “Sneaky One” and “Come To Me” have a lot of layers with innovative and fresh sounds over sensational production. Some of Gervais’ tracks have a complexity that is very sophisticated with a stimulating edge that makes you want to hit repeat. One of my favorite tracks “Darkness” takes me back to the days of deep Chicago house music that got everybody out their seat. At times, the album can seem to get a bit repetitive with some songs having strong similarities but other tracks will break up the monotony like “Strobelight.” What is so interesting about this track is that if most people were to describe what they think an actual strobelight sounds like, it would sound a lot like this track. Gervais is genius at taking unusual sounds and making them tell stories without saying a word.

Real house music has taken a seat back to the booty shaking mixes that hover over the club scenes and leave real house DJ’s at bay. But rest assured, if you are looking for smooth sequences and house music that will get you to the dance floor in a flash, this CD is a must have.

April Arasia Graham

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