New Music First! Gramophonedzie ‘Why Don’t You’
Gramophonedzie’s ‘Why Don’t You’ is a track that’s been bubbling under the radar for quite some time, but now looks to be heading chartwards thanks to a little help from Positiva/Virgin records.
Originally released on US independent label Guesthouse in early 2009; Gramophonedzie’s off the wall combination of locomotive house beats and smoky 1930’s jazz vocals quickly gained the attention of dance crowds the world over. The record’s out of time break down, which has become infamous for stopping dance floors dead before dramatically sending them into pandemonium, became one of the most talked features of ‘Why Don’t You’ and made it a secret weapon in some of the world’s best DJ’s boxes. The track quickly became an anthem in clubs such as Space Ibiza over the course of the year; so much so that a quick search on YouTube garners results from a slew of A list DJ’s playing the record to rapturous responses. (Dennis Ferrer, Crookers and Pan Pot to name but a few).
Accompanied with a remix package that includes an effort from the legendary DJ Sneak, the record is due for a full UK release in early 2010. Already heavily supported by the likes of Pete Tong and Annie Mac, Why Don’t You’ looks set to be one of the New Year’s first big crossover tracks.
Dennis Ferrer spinning ‘Why Don’t You’ at Amsterdam Dance Event 2009
