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Italian-born Pirupa makes his debut on the Crosstown Rebels sub-label Rebellion with ‘Cristallo’, while Maher Daniel supplies the remix.

The opening track ‘Cristallo’ immediately transports you to the White Isle, with its steel drums bringing the rhythm, an infectious beat, and a breakdown to cause chaos. Next up is the Maher Daniel remix of ‘Cristallo’, and a heavier bassline and trippy effects. The final track ‘Save A Prayer’ is a siren to the dancefloor, with a gnawing beat and a drop that proves why Pirupa is supported by so many.

‘This is a special EP for me. ‘Cristallo’ is very significant to me, I made it in 2014 while inspired by my stay in Ibiza last August and the magic of the island, with its hot and sexy sounds; while ‘Save a Prayer’ was created more recently in April, inspired by my last tour in the US where lots of particular things have happened. I am very happy with the work done and especially to debut on a label very important to me from an artist like Damian Lazarus, who I respect and have respected for over 10 years, since I started as a DJ and producer’. Pirupa

Maher Daniel remix of Cristallo comes in at around 50mins on Damian Lazarus’s BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix

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