"I could have chosen any track of Sandy's, as all of his work is so inspiring and perfect. He is the guy that leaves me with my mouth open, saying to myself: wow, we can do that here ??? Just how??? :). This one is maybe not the perfect example of synth work, but could easily have stood on a Massive Attack album: great guitar, awesome drums, wonderful mood! Maybe my own favorite of his, or at least the one I listened to most often!"
"cihangir makes the best Deep House in the place, for me at least. This track is a perfect example of his art of mixing. Smooth synths with cool vox and great percs, with delicately slight fx for a cozy atmosphere, taking your mind far far away."
"This track is a good example of the versatility of Floydpjasper, who makes a wide range of styles - always with success. I chose this one because it is, so far, one of my favorite "Hip Hop" tracks on AT: great percs, so west coast! The first time I heard it, I can well imagine myself saying: where is Snoop ?? :)"
"He is the man I have made most collabs with. I learned so much. Thanks to him. He is so skilled, always hanging around with his crushers :). This track is just haunting: deep bass, great production, and cool sharp synths and fx make it a jewel!
"Another one of my buddies here, that has become a real great dark Drum and Bass producer in such a short time. He keeps impressing me with his huge bass and complex percs, always walking on the dark side of the moon. This one comes straight from hell and it's a massive gift made to demons! :)"
"This guy always makes great tracks with crystal clear production! This one is a good example of his ability to create deep Acid tunes. But not only out of a 303. A real master of this machine here on AT."
"Slopo always amazes me with his pure dark Tribal Techno tracks, creating sounds coming from nowhere and everywhere at once, and deeply going through your mind. This dark well reflects that, beware the bee! :)"
"Horsy has a huge talent for producing big atmosphere tracks that could easily score any blockbuster movie. But the one I have chosen here is for his other talent for making kind of big beat style. Always having this "Chemical Brothers" touch with perfect production!"
" For me this guy is really really underrated, as he produces some of the best bouncing Techno I have ever heard. Discreet and unadvertised , he makes his own powerful stuff without caring about the rest, as his name suggests :) . A definition of his style could be, sharp beat with deep bass and groovy rhythm. And most of all: always a dark atmosphere. The track I have chosen - his latest, I just discovered today - sums all that up well."
"One of my personal favorites for some reasons. First it gives a pretty good idea of me : I'm kind of a geek (track based on a videogame riff) I love it dark, with a Rock/Trip Hop style etc... And it is one of the few tracks I didn't republish afterward. I made it in one take as it was flowing and I like it as it is: very rare :). "
Congrats, my friend! I've been expecting this to happen for a looong time. haha! I'm very flattered that you included my in your picks and for the kind words. Cheers, brother! Here's to another year of Listening to each others music.