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Toronto’s finest Nathan Barato joins the Farris Wheel ranks with new single Hood Damage.

Born out of the Toronto underground clubbing scene, Nathan Barato holds a firm place as one of the most sought after names in the industry. Masterfully blending house and techno, his unmistakable sound has opened doors to residencies with Music On and Paradise as well as securing bookings at a long list of top clubs across the globe.

His no-holds-barred attitude to production has seen him drop dynamite releases on a diverse range of prestigious labels including Hot Creations, Hottrax, Relief, Saved Records and many more. Yet, Nathan still finds time to spearhead his own imprint RAWthentic alongside Carlo Lio, signing heavy-hitting records with a unique gritty edge.

Dropping on Gene Farris’s Farris Wheel imprint, Hood Damage is another sublime house cut from Barato. Crackling with barely resolved tension it fizzes along on its pounding 4/4 rhythm, before clattering percussion and whirling synths take it to another level entirely. A devastating house cut, and one that continues a solid run of form for both label and artists.

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