FIRST SERVICED / Jan 2007
THIS TRACKING REPORT / Mar 12 2007
REPORTS SO FAR / 1
WEEKS UNTIL RELEASE / 1
PRESS / cara@buzzinfly.com

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STORY

Buzzin' Fly celebrates its 25th 12" release since its launch in April 2003 with this jam-packed mini-anniversary EP featuring classic tunes in modern revivals featuring label artists and Fly friends. Side A features Ben Watt's top-selling 2003 debut cut 'Lone Cat' (12,000 sales) in a superb 2007 re-work by Dennis Ferrer and the eighteen-year-old New York prodigy Steve Martinez of the Martinez Brothers. Grabbing Justin Martin's remix of the track from 2005 plus elements of the original they have re-rubbed the tune, cleverly re-editing the master before adding gorgeous new musical elements. To close the side, Ben delivers the original mix of his tender-tough beatless spoken word piece, 'Old Soul', narrated by powerful Philly MC and DJ Jazzy Jeff collaborator, Baby Blak, the first time this tune has been available since it opened his acclaimed Buzzin' Fly Vol 3 mix compilation last summer. Side B unites two figures who have been in the frontline of Buzzin' Fly's advance in recent months. Justin Martin's pivotal 2003 debut cut for the label, 'The Sad Piano' gets a Jimpster modern remix treatment here. If the original was melancholy jackin' funk, and Charles Webster's memorable 2004 remix trawled serene Berliner depths, then this new version is dense, driving, emotional tech-house with the thrusting pulsing b-line coming on like M.A.N.D.Y. versus New Order's Peter Hook.

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AUDIO

LISTEN TO 'THE SAD PIANO (JIMPSTER REMIX)'

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RADIO

**NEW** BBC Radio 1 / Pete Tong / Essential Selection
**NEW** BBC Radio 1 / Trophy Twins
**NEW** BBC Radio 1 / Rob Da Bank
**NEW** Resonance FM / Nick Luscombe
**NEW** Key 103 / Graeme Park
Push FM / Marky Mark
Galaxy Digital / Ben Watt
Power FM, Dublin / Michael Black
BBC Radio Ulster / Paul Hamill

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PRESS

**NEW** UPDATE / * * * * * / This EP revisits three of the labels strongest productions with fresh remixes inviting a rejuvenated perspective. First up is Ben Watt's 2003 nugget 'Lone Cat' which now receives a crunchy, powerful groove via Dennis Ferrer while that commanding voice and organ chords wisely remain intact. His stunning 'Old Soul' then gets its own space after first appearing on the 'Buzzin' Fly Vol 3' mix comp and still sounds every bit as striking with Baby Blak's rap hitting target. Leaving the label's signature 'Sad Piano' to get twisted by Jimpster into something altogether more intensive, though none-the-less effective as the original.

**NEW** DJ / * * * * / 'All labels like to indulge in a little self-aggrandisement when they reach certain milestones. Buzzin' Fly has chosen the opportunity of its 25th release to blow its own trumpet and for the occasion provides the tempting prospects of a Dennis Ferrer and Steve Martinez remix of 'Lone Cat', a Jimpster rehash of Justin Martin's 'Sad Piano' and the Ben Watt and Baby Blak poetry piece 'Old Soul'. Ferrer and Martinez duly deliver the most soulful beats found on Buzzin' Fly for quite some time, while Jimpster has a party successfully moulding 'Sad Piano' to his own mellifluous sound. Heres to the next 25.'

**NEW** i-DJ / * * * * / 'For their 25th release Buzzin Fly have laid out a few deep, deep treats for us. First up is a Dennis Ferrer and Steve Martinez re-rub of Ben's debut cut 'Lone Cut'. Staying true to Ben's original, Ferrer and Martinez simply extend the groove and add an extra boomp to proceedings. And if that wasn't enough, they've also got Jimpster to remix 'Sad Piano' by the ever-impressive Justin Martin. You really can't get much deeper can you?'

**NEW** MIXMAG / * * * * / Copy to follow

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CLUB REACTIONS

**NEW** LAURENT GARNIER / 'Superb re-edit of 'Lone Cat' and beautiful work by Jimpster. I will play both tracks.'
**NEW** LAYO / 'Another excellent release. Modern house music with feeling ... really into all, especially Jimpster remix.'
**NEW** TOM MIDDLETON / 'Shiny shivering slivers of silver sonica. A most resplendent ep!'
**NEW** LARS SANDBERG AKA FRANCOIS DUBOIS / 'Love Dennis Steve rerub ... def. my fave on the 12 and already in rotation'
**NEW** GILES SMITH (SECRETSUNDAZE) / 'Diggin' Lone Cat with its o, so housey feel.'
**NEW** TERRY FARLEY / 'Remix of Lone Cat is wonderful. Warm and throbbing absolute killer. Jimpster remix of 'Sad Piano' is perfect after hrs hustle.'
**NEW** KIKO NAVARRO / 'This remix is pure powerful deep house. This bassline has to shake the walls.'
**NEW** KEV DEEP DOWN / 'What can i say about this release to do it justice??? Simply immense from every angle! Buzzin Fly in a class of its own once again! 10/10'
**NEW** GARETH SOMERVILLE (M8) / 'Another splendid addition to the Buzzin' Fly canon! Loving the new rubs of 'Lone Cat' & 'Sad Piano' - Top work all round. Will review.'
**NEW** HARRI (SUB CLUB) / 'I am loving all the tracks. All rocked it this weekend on the dancefloor.'
**NEW** NIC MATAR (CIELO) / 'Lone Cat Rmx: Dennis Ferrer has the midas touch. Justin Marin rmx: Jimpster can do no wrong these days! I thought that Sad Piano didn't need any more mixes until I heard this one!'
**NEW** TOM DE NEEF (STEALTH) / 'Ferrer mix of is top notch! - I love it! Also Justin Martin rmx ... very cool! In the box and on my radio show listings.'
**NEW** DAN FOAT (PHONICA) / 'Loving the Jimpster remix of Sad Piano. Played out twice on the weekend to a great response'
**NEW** CONAN (LIQUID PEOPLE) / 'On the money, folks. Lovin' this.Difficult to choose which one I like best. B Fly continues to push the boundaries of house music.'
**NEW** WILLIE GRAFF (PACHA, CIELO) / 'Love Ferrer Rerub!'
**NEW** STEVIE SOLE / 'Great take on a fave of mine.'
**NEW** STU PATTERSON / 'Great set of remixes- especially enjoying 'Lone Cat'.
**NEW** SWAG RECORDS (CROYDON) / 'Excellent release again people - all mixes are good, nice to see you haven't forgot your house roots - the whole label in general is going very well at Swag'

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