NEW YORK (PLEXI PR/ www.paolomojo.com) - As an artist,
Paolo Mojo instinctively understands that the scene has come full circle and that diverse and creative DJing has become the watchword again, with crowds no longer willing to settle for hours of restricted, pigeonholed, boring music. He's quick to play down such talk; but the fact is, he's one of a select group of new breed DJs who have thrown the rule book out of the window and is known to select what
Paolo says are, 'the best bits from a wide range of sounds… in sa way that just makes sense to people on the dancefloor.'
'BALANCE 009' is an energetic composition of genre defying blend of styles that siphon the best elements of house, funk, techno, breaks, electro, disco and acid into a funk-inflected 2xCD mix. The album is replete with booty-shaking house, melodic techno, and genuine classics that turns traditional mix CD's on their head. The album features tracks and remixes from Michael Mayer, Sebastian Tellier, Underground Resistance, Robert Owens, Funk D'Void, Der Dritte Raum, Nic Fanciulli, Nathan Fake, Petter, Deee-Lite and more.
Paolo Mojo is now esteemed as one of the brightest young stars on the world DJ circuit. Picked by BBC Radio 1, Mixmag, DJ Magazine and IDJ as one of the hottest young stars of the global house scene, Paolo Mojo embodies the definition of a versatile DJ. His genuine and innovative programming combined with stark clean technical ability has pushed his move smoothly through the ranks of electronica. Rave reviews have followed him around everywhere he goes, leading to him being signed up to compile the latest instalment of the now recognised de facto standard for emerging world class DJs 'Balance': EQ's award winning mix series which features other DJs such as James Holden, Desyn Masiello and Chris Fortier.
Paolo's first big break came in 2001 when his now infamous 'Music is Freedom' double mix CD demo landed him the Bedroom Bedlam competition in Muzik Magazine that also launched the careers of James Zabiela and Yousef. The momentum Paolo garnered from this work catapulted him into the world of gigging with early support from John Digweed, Danny Howells and Sasha. Paolo's DJ career grew to fulfill his lifelong obsession with music, from gigs in London's Bedrock parties and famous Fabric club with its underground music sensibilities to Zouk in Singapore and Arc in New York. His DJing style embraces all the variations on house music from funky, vocal tracks to deep and progressive to the techier shades of house. In 2005, he was handpicked by Sasha's Excession booking agency and has toured North America and Europe with Sasha's Fundacion world tour. Paolo has recently spent time preparing his new digital label – Oosh where each release will showcase a new track of his, coupled with a re-interpretation of the same track from an artist he respects. The first release 'Everybody', with a Cass and Mangan remix is set to be launched in the spring of 2006.
With a world tour scheduled this year, Paolo will be heading to Japan and Australia for the first time to promote 'BALANCE 009', rounding out his artistic triumph across the globe. Now in 2006, Balance has finally found their Mojo.
PAOLO MOJO 'BALANCE 009' (EQ) US Release: June 6th, 2006
Paolo Mojo Spring US Tour Dates
May 4 Washington DC, USA @ Dragonfly
May 5 Chicago, IL @ PURE – Soundbar
May 6 New York, NY @ Avalon
May 7 Toronto, Canada @ Fluid
May 12 Miami, FL @ Angel
May 13 Monterry, Mexico @ Skizzo Club
May 17 San Francisco, CA @ Anu
May 18 Montreal, CANADA @ Stereo Bar
May 19 Vancouver CANADA @ Lotus
May 20 Los Angeles, CA @ Avalon Hollywood
'One of the brightest stars of the future. Destined for great things.' -Sasha
'A future star of dance…. Possessing a unique sound and a unique talent.' -Pete Tong, BBC Radio One
'The rising star of 2005' 'A style that's impossible to define... Prog? Hardly. Tech house? Not boring enough. It's like trippy twisted acid house but deep and funky. See, I told you – impossible.' -DJ Magazine
'Paolo Mojo is one of the most talented new DJs; he's a man you'll be hearing a lot more from.' –John Digweed
'[Paolo Mojo] artists and producers who made 2004 their own – this year Mr. Mojo finally made his mark' 'Spellbinding, diverse DJ sets and funk-filled, mesmeric productions that glance back to acid house's glory days. A star very much in the ascendancy right now….. He's going to be casting spells on our dancefloors for many years to come.' -IDJ
Paolo Mojo 'Balance 009' (Tracklisting)
Disc 1
Kayot - One Night in Cuba (Intro edit)
Audiomontage - Naughty Neighbour
Eddie Richards - M'Baby
Weekender - Sunday Session
Alexkid feat. Hanifah Walidah- Pick it Up
Soul Edge - Wormhole (Throatcutters EP)
Little Mike - Space Cadet
Mish Mash feat. Lois - Speechless (Three's Lost in Translation mix)
Trick and Kubik feat. Valeska - Easy
Shirley Lites - Heat You Up (Melt You Down) (Gerd's 4 Lux mix)
Harold Heath - Long Relationships (Asad Rizvi mix)
Wighnomy Bros - Wombat
Timewriter - Lion Steps
Davina - Don't You Want it
Underground Resistance - Transitions
Vincenzo & Steve Ferrand - Love the Madness
Pepe Braddock - Deep Burnt
Disc 2
Paolo Mojo - Ruckus (Original Extended mix)
Solar Sides - Midnight Mood (No Sax Please I'm British edit)
Oscar - The Drum (Version Hypnotique)
Paolo Mojo - Ruckus (Buick Project remix)
House of Black Dress - Say it (Nathan's 06 rework)
Paolo Mojo - Everybody (Cass & Mangan remix)
The Vanisher - The Tic-Tac Tactic (Osborne's Simulacrum remix)
Der Dritte Raum - Raumzeit
Inner City - Say Something (Sebastian Leger remix)
Foremost Poets - Moonraker (Acappella)
Robert Owens - I'll Be Your Friend (Leon Roberts edit)
Nathan Fake - The Sky is Pink (Icelandic version)
Deee-Lite - Good Beat (Acappella)
Ada - Maps (Michael Mayer & Tobias Thomas remix)
Michel De Hey - Camera (Funk D'Void remix)
Sascha Funke - 2 B Original
Petter - Modern Eternity
Sebastien Tellier - La Ritournelle
