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Having just announced his first solo Ibiza residency, Dance or Die, Nic Fanciulli continues his impressive run of form with a long awaited debut on Crosstown Rebels. Titled Miracle (Body Rock), the two track release includes a stunning remix from esteemed UK talent Paul Woolford.

“I made ‘Miracle’ around a year ago I think; after a few months of tweaking and playing the record out last summer, I started to get a lot of requests for it. Damian and I have been friends for a long time, and we’d been wanting to do something together on Crosstown for a while, and this just seemed to make sense. Add in a killer remix from the legend Paul Woolford (another long-term friend of mine), and I think the package turned out pretty well! You’ll be hearing this track a lot this summer!” Nic Fanciulli.

Beginning things in fine form is Nic Fanciulli’s original Miracle (Body Rock). Whispering percussion combines with the subtle plucking of guitar strings, as echoing vocals are layered underneath soft, moving pads to create a well-rounded, moving number. Paul Woolford’s Endless Bassline remix comes next. Stuttering hi-hats provide rhythm as the titular rolling bassline chugs on, whilst toneful piano keys merge with reverberating, soulful vocals. Unique, yet staying true to the original, the addition of distorted claps helps create the perfect dancefloor cut; but it is the re-singing of Jomanda’s ‘Make My Body Rock’ vocals that links both tracks in a moving, emotive fashion.

A name synonymous with electronic music culture, Nic Fanciulli is a DJ, producer, festival curator and label owner whose career has spanned two decades. It was in 2005 that Nic founded Saved Records, an imprint that is now synonymous with releases from some of the scenes greatest, including Adam Beyer and Hot Since 82. But it was his latest release on Rekids, titled Understand, that further cemented his reputation as a standout music producer, with a clear-cut ear for the perfect dancefloor melody. Paul Woolford is a veteran of the UK’s electronic music scene. A prolific producer who has used many aliases, the British talent has recorded five Essential Mixes for Radio 1 as well as holding down a nine year residency at Space Ibiza. His recent releases demonstrate his continued talent for producing, including You Already Know on Positiva as well as Hang Up Your Hang Ups on FFRR.

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