Juan Kidd vs Riley & Durrant ‘Da bass’

House maestros Riley & Durrant have teamed up with big time producer Juan Kidd to create the massive electro infused track ‘Da bass’.

Juan Kidd is no stranger to the music industry, he’s been DJing and producing music for several years now, and his style is still continuing to grow. His sound encompasses that of the dark, techy house you can hear in the clubs today and has been picked up by the likes of Pete Tong, Eric Morillo and Cr2’s own Mark Brown. With successful releases previously out on Defected, Subliminal and Size, 2010 is certainly his year. Juan Kidd is no stranger to the club circuit either, having played in some of the biggest around the globe including Sankey’s, Pacha (Ibiza) and Ministry of Sound. Personally he describes his music as house, but when DJing on three CDJs, his set can vary from deep to techy to big room house - and even techno, depending on where the crowd will let him take them.

Nick Riley & Andi Durrant’s knowledge of the industry is similarly second to none, having defied genres and resisted the usual rules of electronic music the pair have been producing music and their radio show for years. As they play and produce a mixture of house, techno, electro and progressive the support they’ve gained from fellow DJ’s has been across the board; ranging from Laurent Garnier to the Swedish House Mafia. Over the last few years, the boys have remixed a massive amount of tracks for independent and major labels, including Utah Saints, Chicane and Snow Patrol. Between them they present 2 of the Galaxy Networks flagship specialist dance programs, including Andi Durrant’s Saturday Warmup (now the biggest and most listened to Saturday radio show in the UK) and their cutting-edge Friday night showcase for the underground, unsigned and unheard. This year Andi was also awarded his 3rd prestigious Sony Award, joining the ranks of previous winners Zane Lowe and Colin Murray as Music Broadcaster of the Year. As co-owners and promoters of the massive Electrik Playground club nights, Riley & Durrant have been touring across Europe with a regular party at the famous Ministry of Sound in London, Privilege Ibiza and one off events at clubs and arenas around the UK. No strangers to some of the world’s biggest parties and festivals, Riley & Durrant have rocked the main stages of Creamfields, Gatecrashers Summer Sound System, Godskitchen’s Global Gathering and Fort Dance in St Petersberg, alongside arenas and stadiums across the UK, Russia, Asia and America.

‘Da bass’ is an electro infused house track produced to certifiably get you dancing. With its driving tribal beat interjected with a catchy vocal and an addictive riff you can’t help but move your feet to this one. The three have created a sound almost echoing that of dropping bombs which is ironically mirrored by sharp electro bass notes, gently reversed in the end by the lingering drumbeat. Gradually building over 7 minutes the track is suitable for any main room set, with stadium sized breakdowns Juan Kidd, Riley & Durrant definitely rock da bass!