Description
Released on DVS1-led Mistress Recordings, this vinyl sees Donato Basile working under two aliases, Dona and DJ Plant Texture, to traverse soulful Motown-inspired deep house, Chicago house, techno, and hip-hop.
Producer Donato Basile presents Mistress 18 on DVS1-led Mistress Recordings. Created around the concept of a showdown between his two aliases, Dona and DJ Plant Texture, the record pays tribute to the diverse music nurtured by the cities of the American Midwest.
Built around skillful MPC beatmaking and intricate machine grooves, the record encompasses a wide range of elements, including Motown-inflected deep house, Chicago house-inspired tracks, pulsating techno, and even hip-hop interludes. The distinct personalities of each alias intertwine to create a dense dance music experience.
A1. DJ Plant Texture – Please
A2. Dona – The Beat
A3. Dona – Maladcà
A4. DJ Plant Texture – Dopamine Way
A5. Dona – Emotions
B1. DJ Plant Texture – Avoiding The Bro Game
B2. DJ Plant Texture – Shadows (Meditation Mix)
Soulful Motown City deep house, hip hop interludes, swinging techno, and early Chicago-inspired cuts. Donato Basile steps out onto DVS1's Mistress Recordings label with two 12-inches: Mistress 18 and Mistress 18.5. Pressed in tandem, each record draws upon Basile's dual aliases to go head-to-head as Dona vs. DJ Plant Texture. Rhythmic machine grooves and masterful MPC work that pay respect to the diverse sounds of the metropolis Midwest cities.
