written by M.Picotto, R.Ferri (c)(p) 2011 Bakerloo srl Having set our dancefloors alight with last years album "2010". Our Italian hero, Mauro Picotto shows that his musical locker is fit to burst, by announcing the release of his brand new long player, "TwentyEleven". Spot the trend? Another bountiful collection of dancefloor weapons, that once again range from the hard and heavy to the tough and housey. All with that unmistakable Picotto funk and groove. "Monogram" is the first single from the new album, and sees Mauro displaying those qualities in abundance. Its percussive opening is ramped up by its weighty bassline and rasping hi-hats. Drum rolls announce the first drop, as the beautiful melody devilishly allows us a glimpse. The drums roll on, as the melody teases yet more, before the turbines engage and we are shot into the main break of the track. Remix packages on Mauro's releases are always a treat. Last year's album saw an abundance of big name producers lend their talents, so we can be sure that "TwentyEleven" will follow suit. First up, an given the task of reworking "Monogram" are two producers who are currently at the top of their game. Sasha Carassi (Drumcode/Globox) is fresh off the back of his stunning remix of Slam's "Collecting Data". Renowned for his 'take no prisoners' techno, Sasha's ability to create raw power, with a solid- groove backbone, is always impressive. His mix of "Monogram" drives from the off. Its electronic throb, gives us the picture of a caged animal. Calmed only by the touch of the breakdown. Yousef is a man on a mission. Since his 2009 Cocoon release, he has come into his own, with his releases for Saved, Harthouse and Intec, and remixes for Bek Audio and MBF, placing him firmly at the front of the finest record boxes. His rework of "Monogram" is a snare-heavy affair. With battling drums, and a lazy bassline, it only needs a killer breakdown, and Yousef delivers with aplomb. Completing a stunning package is Mauro's very own 'Dub'. A fantastic attack of the drums, and finer way to close, you will not find. EARLY FEEDBACKS Sébastien Léger - "Yeaaah great groove on Picotto's dub! Will play this for sure " Reboot - "The dub version will get some plays." UMEK - "Nice!! Original and Carassi Remixes are the ones for me." Jon Rundell - "Like the Original and Carassi mix on this package. Full support!" Wally Lopez - "Yousef Circus Rework...nice one..support from me!" Alan Fitzpatrick - "Loving the original mix here!!" Anton Pieete - "Wow, the Carassi remix has a lot of balls, i will play this for sure!! Rest of the e.p. is also very nice." Karotte - "Great package. Love the original, dub and Carassi remix. Full support!!!" Jamie Anderson - "Original for me, good stuff Mauro!!" Reset Robot - "Original sounds great! Good vibes from Mauro!" Remo - (Be @ Space) - "Fantastic originals, especially the Dub mix and awesome pack of remixes...Yousef has done a very good job.. Looking forward to hear the new album.. Big up for Mauro!" Samuel L Session - "I am liking Sasha´s mix here. Support!" Eddie Halliwell - "Big!! Full support as always." Andy Cato - (Groove Armada) - "The dub is cool here. Will support." Felix - (Hot Chip) - "Full support for the Yousef remix, some neat tricks in there and great sound as usual ... what is going on with that artwork though??" Stephan Bodzin - "Yousef does it!! A Great mix from him!" Danny Howells - "More great Alchemy, thanks Mauro!!" Monika Kruse - "Good stuff! Will play the dub for sure!" Shlomi Aber - "The dub is definitely the one for me here. Support! Chris Çolak - (Dinamo.FM / Acik Radio) - "Proficient EP. Full of high level tracks." Victor FL - (DJ Magazine Spain) - "Heavy hitting techno, good release. Original and Yousef remix are the winners for me." Scan Mode - (ClubbingSpain/DJ Magazine Spain) - "Picotto Dub is the one for me!" Yousef - "Love the original, the dub and my mix. My remix kicked the roof off at Circus on Saturday gone." Kaiserdisco - "Great release! Like all the mixes and will support!" Mihalis Safras - "Yousef's mix is great! Will play that one." Adam Beyer - "Great release, been playing it on the radio already (dcr-27) full support." Matthew Dekay - "Wow, heavy! I like the dub." Stuart McMillan (Slam) - "All the mixes are nice, especially Sasha's." Daniele Papini - "Great sound as usual, Picotto Dub and Carassi remix are my fav, support!" Martin Eyerer - "Original an the Yousef remix are cool. Will feature in my radio show!" Sasha Carassi - "Yeah!!!" Guy J - "Original mix for me here. Will play!" Tom Findlay - (Groove Armada) - "Love the dub!!" Gregor Tresher - "Been playing the Dub mix to great response already. Support!" King Unique - "Hard to pick between original & Carassi remix - different flavours of good." Christian Smith - "BIG party tune. Full support for Mauro!" Stacey Pullen - "Original Mix is cool, Ill spin it. Thanks." Tedd Patterson - (Cielo/ NYC) - "Really cool tracks.... and that cool Sasha Carassi remix... nice." Sian - "Massive tracks..love the mixes too..will be huge!" Nicole Moudaber - "Mauro is on fire!" Wehbba - "All cool tunes, but the original stands out to me, big one!" Joseph Capriati - "Bomb ep!! Full support!" Orde Meikle - (Slam) - "All great mixes - playing a few of these." Fergie - "Nice Package. Sasha Carassi is phat Yousef mix is his best yet. Will suport." Carlo Lio - "Very cool.. dub is my fav.. along with Yousef's mix." Hernan Cattaneo - "Yousefs remix for me here. Full support!" Marco Bailey - "Full support for Mauro!!" Nick Warren - "The best package! Every mix a winner!" Club Madnezz Holland - "Yeah it's everywhere. Love it!" Diversions - (CHRY 105.5FM Toronto, Canada) - "Feelin' the Picotto dub!" Ceoltronic Radio - (RTE Pulse, Dublin) - "Sounds great guys. Really like the EP. Will play out tonight. Sasha's remix edges it for me." Kiko Martínez - (DocePulgadas RadioShow) - "GREAT MUSIC!!!" DJ Mag Italia - "Considering for review on DJ Mag Italia."