Nonfiction – P Power (LMDX004)
Catalogue Number: LMDX004
Release Date: December 2008
1: Original Mix
2: Atnarko’s Middle Mix
3: YSE Re-Rub
4: Giano Dub
The Lowdown
Sandwiched inbetween San Diego and Los Angeles is Orange County, home to the club night Focus which is world renowned for attracting the leaders of the underground; Derrick Carter is a regular along with Doc Martin, Diz, DJ Sneak, DJ Heather and Ian Pooley. The man responsible for resident DJ duties at Focus is Lost My Dog’s latest signing Nonfiction, who delivers a funky, jacking houser ‘P Power’, which comes backed by remixes from Atnarko, YSE and Giano.
Always one to take the road less traveled, Nonfiction (real name Jose Tobar) plays by his own rules, mixing elements of house, tech, funk, hip hop, soul and electro. Having started out in the early days as a hip hop DJ, he grew tired of feeling like a “human jukebox” and switched full time to the carefree spirit of house and dance music that he had always had an affinity for. A self-confessed production geek, Nonfiction spends all his days and nights locked in his studio, which has so far led to two EPs working alongside respected vocalist E-Man (most famous for his vocal on Jon Cutlers classic ‘It’s Yours).
A tasty remix package of rapidly up and coming producers complements the original mix. Atnarko’s bass heavy productions have seen him release music on Robsoul, Tango, Lowdown and also on 2020 Vision under the name Formidable Force alongside Huggy. His remix of Daniel Kyo’s ‘Hypnotized’ on LMDX002 impressed us so much we couldn’t wait to get him involved again.
YSE (more widely known as one half of Rhythm Plate) is a firm favourite at Lost My Dog, so much so that we try not to let any other labels near him! His two EPs ‘Bounce Back’ and ‘Not Wot You Got’ have been superbly received and his remix of ‘P Power’ here only helps to cement his reputation as one of the brightest talents in UK deep house.
Finally, we’re back to California for a remix from Giano. Giano came to the attention of LMD after his excellent EP earlier in 2008 for Fred Everything’s Lazy Days label. His own impressive label Italiano Recordings and his close friendship with Nonfiction sealed the deal.
Magazine Reviews
DMC Update – 5/5
Jose Tobar, aka Nonfiction, is resident DJ at Focus, the Orange County club where Derrick Carter is a regular guest, and ‘P Power’ is something of an anthem, which is then taken into further realms of spaced coolness with a trio of stunning remixes. The original plants the female bathroom chart over a funked-up chant over a funked-up house-vamp peppered with Princey riffage. The remixes come from Atnarko, who’s appeared on 2020 with Basics legend Huggy as Formidable Force and remixed earlier LMD single ‘Hypnotized’ by Daniel Kyo, here throwing melodies and riffs with contagious abandon; YSE, half of Rhythm Plate, responsible for ‘Bounce Back’ and ‘Not Wot you Got’ for LMD, who uncorks a wigged-out take on the 80′s boogie sound. Finally, Nonfiction’s Californian mate Giano, who runs Italiano Recordings, opts for a deep bass=propelled groover.
DJ Broadcast – #25 in top releases
Good, authentic (deep) house from the United Kingdom. The Atnarko and Giano mixes especially charm me. Warm sounds, tight production. Excellent!
DJ Reactions
Tom Findlay (Groove Armada)
Love the Giano mix , rocking and nice slow groove progression.
Mazi
Atnarko steals the show again. Groovy, classy and smooth!
Nick Holder
Extremely dope EP! Will definitely play it. All the versions are good! Favorite is the Giano Mix, coming in a close number 2 is the Original Mix. Will play all of them at the appropriate time! 1 LUV!
Mark Farina
Been rocking the Giano mix for a couple months!!
Johnny Fiasco
Atnarko rocks it for me!!
Jason Hodges
Lovin this release, nice and smooth with some bump!
Lawnchair Generals
Love the acid flavor on Giano’s Mix and Atnarko brings in a tassty slice of deepness too.
Fred Everything
Nice release
Inland Knights
Diggin original mix….very nice
Giom
I’m absolutely loving this EP! My 2 favourites are the Atnarko and YSE mixes, will play both of them for sure. One of my favourite EP from LMD so far. Thank you for this.
Colette
The vocal snippet is some serious business … loves it!
Raoul Belmans
Nice package of remixes of which I’m mostly into the YSE and the Giano mixes!
JT Donaldson
Good stuff, diggin all the mixes. many thanks
Chris carrier
I like the Giano cool stuff
Da Sunlounge
Original mix and Atnarko are the ones I can see myself playing the most. Nice EP.
Harold Heath
Badass as usual guys, four totally usable tracks, big up!
The Littlemen
Liking the Atnarko and YSE mixes best, tho all have someting good about them.
Murray Richardson
Proper house grooves again from LMD, original mix for me!
Troydon
Nice west coast sound commin back!
Miles Maeda
Great job Jose! Very catchy and fun. Simple yet strong. Impressive!
Pete Moss
Lovin the Atnarko mix!
Ken ECB
I like the Giano Mix, most interesting. Will play this one.
Q-Burns Abstract Message
Exceptional YSE Mix and punchy take from Atnarko!
Kinky Movement
Like the YSE Mix
Massimo DaCosta
Really dig deep vibe of Atnarko and Giano remixes. Good stuffs!
Leon Louder
Remixes are all solid but the original track is the most inspired cut.
Joshua Heath
hey fellas, quality release here. i can normally say one is my hands down favorite, but each of these def has its own place in the set. Gianos mix has that nice steady chug to it, good for the ‘last’ call’ part of your set.. Anartkos mix has that wonderful deep vibe that really sets the proper pace for your set. The YSE mix has that perfect 80′s gooeyness that I LOVE!! Nonfiction has that bass heaviness that the system loves too. So, nice well rounded package here boys.
Special Interest
What a great release. I will play all the mixes on this EP, I’m really in to this.
Dominic Martin
Great sample, Giano mix right up my street, closely followed by YSE, both tracks good for different parts of the night.
Al Bradley (3am)
YSE version stands out a mile – asolutely superb, the beats & the vibe, the warmth; everything is right.
Mieka Du Franx
Giano’s mix is my choice cut. I like the effects and the chord groove, love the bump, and of course the acid makes me love it more – dope!
Jevne
Yes Yes the Atnarko mix is Killer! I have have been playng it for a minute alreay and it works! Like the Giano Mix here as well!
Chris Santiago
Lost My Dog – one of my fav labels for deep house! Quality mixes all around!
C-Soul
Yeas Yeas Love it all trax are great
Erefaan Pearce
Loving the YSE rmx it has some really great 80s vintage disco flavour a la Gwen Guthrie/Kashif gonna be playing this alot
Harri (Sub Club)
liking the d train vibe on the yse Re-Rub
Brett Jackson
Giano Mix is the one for me, liking the tougher, darker feel on that one!
Nick Dare
Another strong release from LMD. All tracks are useable and the Giano Mix works best for me. Slammin!
Don Tinsley
Atnarkos mix is really doin it for me! Gianos always on target and YSE fill in the gaps for anytime of day. The original is a smooth groovin tune with a laid back groove, good stuff. Great release over all. LMD POWER!
Deron Delgado
Excellent all around remixes!! Loving the Giano mix–wicked, driving, with a deep edge…more music needs to be made like this. Will be a staple in my DJ sets.
Frank Solano
Good stuff, all over the Atnarko and the YSE remixes on this release
Lee Jarvis
Nice track! I really like the Atnarko mix for proper deep dark nights, and the YSE mix really funks things up! Both will go to the front of my box (CD wallet!)
Bernard Jones
These remixes are just what the tune needed to make a big impression… Excellent works by Atnarko, YSE and Giano.
Mike W (Kolour Recordings)
corker of a release here! nonfiction is a super cool guy and i’m proud of him for this release. been playing atnarko’s and most recently giano’s remix and they’ve both done very well for me with great reactions. was well pleased to hear yet another sloppy disco dub from the one and only YSE! what a package from lost my dog .. cheers to you guys!
Radio Support
Beat 102-103 (Ray Colclough)
Chicago House FM (Richie Vibe Vee, Rob Clarke, Craig Hamilton)
Cyberjamz (Ingela Bjorgeford)
Radio Fritz (Tobias Koch)
My House-Your House (Steve Arnell, Sir Cosmic)
