Peckos – Sensual Strawberry Soda (LMDX014)
Catalogue Number: LMDX014 | Release Date: August 2009
The Lowdown
Peckos is back on Lost My Dog following his extremely well received debut ‘Belgian Nights EP’ and two remixes of Bernard Jones’ ‘Don’t You Wish’. ‘Sensual Strawberry Soda’ by the young Belgian producer is a deep and funky workout with Chicago influenced beats, strings and a well placed female vocal snippet. Remixes come from fellow Leuven-based producer Raoul Belmans, who is best known as one half of Swirl People, the Netherland’s Tommy Largo and another new Lost My Dog signing, Danny Stott.
Peckos’ star continues to rise and following the release of his ‘Belgian Nights EP’ for Lost My Dog in May 2009 he has gone on to release music for Shak Digital and Bridge City. His debut Lost My Dog EP received press support across Europe including 5/5 ‘Essential Release’ status in DMC Update (UK), a rave review from Beatburguer (Spain) and was included in the top 20 chart in De-Bug (Germany). DJs showing their support included Lovebirds, DJ Sneak and JT Donaldson. Alongside this original material the man from the home of Stella Artois has forthcoming remixes on LMD of Jay West and Danny Stott.
The first of three remixes comes from one half of Swirl People and Aroma Records head Raoul Belmans. Having built up one of the most respected production outfits (with Dimitri Dewever) alongside one of the most successful record labels in deep house circles, Belmans is now branching out with more solo projects. To date his deep and funk-filled sound has been heard on South Africa’s Downsouth Music alongside his own Aroma. Here he chops up the groove of the original, adding some carnival percussion to the mix.
Tommy Largo started working with LMD back in 2006 with his ‘Come On’ track launching a career which has skyrocketed and now sees him following a worldwide DJ schedule, whilst penning music for a raft of labels including Guesthouse, Tango, Control, Body Rhythm and Kolour.
Danny Stott is one of a new breed of producers to join Lost My Dog over recent months, alongside Artie Flexs, Bernard Jones and Peckos. The Burnley, UK, based producer follows up his debut release ‘Circuits’ and a remix of Pete Dafeet’s ‘94’ with a typically deep and musically intelligent remix. The future is looking very bright for Stott with 2 more EPs lined up on Lost My Dog, as well as releases for Urbantorque, Grouper, Dutchie and Tony Thomas’ imprints.
DJ Reactions
Robert Owens: great track, all mixes
Peter Christianson: Love it! Raoul’s mix has a bit of a Wonka vibe to it. Nicely done!
Andy Riley (Inland Knigts): nice ep…difficult to pick fav…really like tommy largo mix too
Sean Smith: Feeling the Raoul Belmans remix the most. I love the beats!
CJ Mackintosh: Original for me. Very nice. Other mixes are working too. Thanks CJ
Arturo Garces: The Danny Stott and Tommy Largo remixes work best for me. Reminds me of old school MK remixes.
Jason Hodges: dope release, all mixes are sick..good job guys!
Ken ECB: This is my favorite from this label so far. The original and Raoul’s mix are my favorite of the lot. This is an exceptional release and I will be charting it and playing. Raoul, ridiculous man, good to see you back =]
Giom: Ha! Peckos gave me a copy of this track a loooong time ago, so i’m real happy to see it finally coming out. The remixes are great too. Top release, full support.
Bamo: Like the Disco vibe here….. Cheers!
Romano Arcaini: i really dig the tommy largo mix the most… def diggin what he did with it…. also diggin the danny stott mix…. will defo be playing the largo mix the most
Jay West: tommy largo or danny stott work for me here, thanx
Olivier Desmet: nice release, will play. thanks!
DJ Mes: I love the old school keys in the Belman’s remix! I will play this – .nice work! Mes
Joshua Marquez: I like the original and the Tommy Largo mix. Thanks for this! Good stuff! =)
Miles Maeda: Such a beautiful track. I love everything about it!
Jazzy Eyewear: Beautiful release, nice original and great packed on the remixes, Pretty emotional and groovy!
Sleazy McQueen: definitely the most interesting thing I’ve heard from a Swirl Peep in a few years.
Andrew Lozano: Well rounded EP! I really like Tommy Largos mix and Danny Scott Remix. The original is well produced and smooth. Raoul mix has a familiar sound with cutts like Fred Everything. I give the EP 4 stars. Great Job! I will give it a spin! Andrew : )
Chuck Daniels: Diggin all the mixes, Hard to pick the mix to play but I think I’m feeling Tommy’s the best
Manuel Sahagun: Here we have one of the most solid LMD releases from 2009! Supporting the whole EP
Deron Delgado: Love It!! Excellent package all around. Full support!
Rick Preston: Diggin’ Tommy and Raoul’s mixes!!
Nick Holder: Sweet ep! Fantastic mixes! All of them! Thanks for sending!
Andrew Phelan: Raoul Belmans mix is my favorite, really nice re-work of the main hook.
Frank Solano: Tommys mix is the one for me, nice mix of deep and jackin that will fit nicely in my sets
Andy Ward: was really surprised when the music started to fade in, lush sample use !! Very pleasant original, will definitely give some exposure to this and get on the other mixes right now
The Littlemen: wicked tune and some ace remixes
Brett Jackson: Nice release, The samples used from the original ‘Bum Bum’ track have always been a great downtempo classic…Really liking the Raoul Belmans & Tommy Largo Mixes!
Tom Golden: original is ace, love the strings! Raoul’s mix is great as well, adds more to the track which give it more of a full dancefloor feel.
Da Sunlounge: Not much between the remixes, I think I like Raoul’s that little bit more.. nice release.
Harold Heath: dig those strings, think the tommy largo interpretation is the most successful for me, like his crisp beats and use of the samples
Tom Novy: I like the melody!
Ross Couch: Very nice uplifting track for the summer months from Peckos. As usual Tommy Largo brings his thick club friendly beats to the table as well as a good structure and subtle use of the vocal making his remix my clear favourite. Good stuff from LMD, will definitely support.
Ant Plate / YSE: A-up All the mixes are good as theyre each tailored to different DJ sets/environments. But for me, Danny Stott is the top of the lott ;)
Charles Spencer: favorite mix is the Tommy Largo
Frankie J: I’m really feeling the summer vibe of this release. Love Raoul’s mix as well as Tommy Largo’s!
Jon Lemmon: It’s been a while since I liked every mix on a project, but here’s one! I’ll have trouble picking which mix to play, and I’m sure I’ll get all of them in rotation.
Harri: raouls and original I like ….other two pretty good also
Al Bradley: More quality house on LMD, the original is a cool summery groover, very nice indeed. Raoul’s remix reminds me of stuff they played in th Hacienda around 93 during warm-up – always a good thing! Great groove, uplifting without being cheesy. Tommy’s mix is cool, although not my fave here. Danny’s stuff has been top notch lately & this is no exception – quality grooves all the way, great deep/tech vibes.
Special Interest: i really liked peckos last ep on lmd but this is a step up . Great original but its the remixes that are doing it for me . I,ll be playing the raoul and tommy remixes cheers
DJ Meri: for the happy and deep moments :)
Atnarko: Really nice overall EP Daniel Stott and Tommy’s mixes for me . Support!
Niles (Cosmic Disco): Raoul Belmans always delivers. VIntage swirl people sounds. Brilliant.
Jevne Miller: Great catchy release! The hook is very very catchy I think I this will do well! the TL remix is dope and also feeling the D Scott rmx think I will be playing this more. will play both though. thanks Jevne
Richard Earnshaw: Interesting track…. will no doubt feature in our radio show. Thanks
Greg D (Fish Go Deep): danny stott remix for me love his beats
Shane Johnson (Fish Go Deep): Cool. Will play the Danny Stott remix.
Nick Dare / Prologue: Another strong release for LMD! Great summer track with a disco edge. Difficult to choose a fav mix from this package as all will get some play but Tommy Largo and Raoul Belman just edge it.
Tony Hewitt: like all mixes, will play all thanks
Magnus Asberg: Top stuff from LMD again Tommys Mix for me on this one..Full support..Magnus Asberg(C-Soul,On The House)
Colette: Solid release! All four mixes are on point. Will be playing ‘em all.
Marko Militano: Bravo to Peckos & everyone involved. This ep is nothing short of excellent. Love. Thank you for this music!
Mark Lowry (Shindig): Largo mix solid as always but Danny’s groove is wicked and gets my nod, great stuff thanks
Nacho Marco: Good one, will play it !
SL Curtiz: Very nice release. Like the Original and Danny Stott Mix :-)
Murray Richardson: raoul’s mix all the way for me on this! – top quality!
Andy McLoughlin (Kinky Movement): like raouls and tommys mix, thanks, Eden . Kinky movement
Q-Burns Abstract Message: My pick here is the Danny Stott Mix not just for its more subdued use of the vocal, but all the beats are driving and excellent and it’s got a superb added musicality. I’ll play this one. Cheers for it -
Chris Harris: great selection of mixes with raouls mix edging it for me…thanks!
Mike W (Kolour): another strong release, gents. good diversity here! feeling danny stot’s remix the most but also liking the original as well. cheers from your pals at kolour! mike
Shur-I-Kan: summery little number
Tony Humphries: Very nice funky track! Def in our sets..
Sonny Wharton: Good stuff! 8)
Radio Support
Ibiza Sonica, Spain (Igor Marijuan)
SS Radio, UK (Tom Conrad, Bogdan Taran, Gaz James)
DI.FM, USA (DK Watts)
Radio Petersburg 69.47fm, Russia (Feodor AllRight & Elena Mechta)
Chicago House FM, UK (Craig Hamilton, Louis Hughes, Sir Cosmic)
Radio Hitec, Netherland (Stefan K)
Pulse 98.4 Glasgow, UK (Colin Sales)
Global Radio Show, UK (Zweiklang)
George FM, New Zealand (Daniel McGlashan)
BOP FM 105.4, New Zealand (Ingo Haan)
Kiss FM, Australia (Wahl)
Danceradio, Greece (Stereo K)
TOPRadio, Belgium (Hans Temmerman)
Zip FM, Lithuania (Jovani)
Point Blank FM, UK (Dave Stewart)
Ibiza Glabal Radio, Spain (Joan Ribas)
Ministry Of Sound, UK (Raoul Galloway)
Wrong Mixed Sessions, UK (Raymundo Rodriguez)
MyHouse-YourHouse (Steve Arnell)
Push FM, UK (Dj Blush)
Motion FM, UK (Steve Parr)
Cyberjamz Radio, Sweden (Ingela)
Fresh Air, UK (Robin Munro)
Radio Fritz, Germany (Tobias Koch)
Club FM, Macedonia (Bobi)
Smoke It Deep, Various (Blacksoul)
WAVE 891, Philippines (Wendell Garcia)
