Patrick Topping & Nathan Barato 'Paradise on Earth 01' review

We get stuck into the first edition of Hot Creations' 'Paradise on Earth' mix series.

Becca Frankland

Last updated: 30th Nov 2016

Hot Creations is one of the most prolific and successful dance labels of all time. Founded by globally renowned DJs Jamie Jones and Lee Foss, the imprint has become lauded for releasing idyllic house and techno tracks with a forward-thinking, club-ready edge. There are few homes more desirable than this for your music if you're a producer.

Stemming from Hot Creations are the alluring Paradise parties, which have welcomed artists from the label to locations around the world, most notably at DC10 for the weekly residency over in Ibiza. Now the brands start a new venture with the Paradise on Earth compilations, and the first double CD in the series (a Mexico special) is courtesy of residents and label regulars Nathan Barato and Patrick Topping.

Disc One is from Barato, who delves straight in with the glitchy jabs of Derrick Carter’s ‘Where You at?’, an all-round classic and an instant indication that there's no warm up for this monstrous mix. Heavy drums and percussion from the 2013 Catz & Dogz remix of Thomas Schumacher's 'Hush' make this oldie one of the standouts on the first CD.

It's an indulgent mix of dancefloor groovers and high octane bursts, all of which feature the recognisable feel good basslines and breakdowns that would be expected from a Hot Creations release.

Over on Disc Two Patrick Topping's opening is as playful as ever with the changing pitch of Wendy Gondeln - 'Fracking' (Magazine Remix) teasing its way in. The momentum quickly picks up with some outright party starters like Topping's 'Metro' and Jack N Jerk's 'Acid Gaddafi'.

The second disc features a lot more vocals, characteristic of Patrick Topping's mesmerising sets. A popping pace results in peak time stuff which is as raucous as we'd hoped from the Geordie DJ, filled with kicks, claps and thumping tech with a groovey edge - this is intense and addictive listening.

Paradise on Earth 01 is a triumphant double-discer that belongs in any ravers collection.

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Disc One - Nathan Barato Mix:

01 Derrick Carter - Where Ya At? (Mix Originale)

02 Precious - It's Gonna Be My Way (Spen & Karizma Deepah Dub)

03 Moritz Piske - Dirt Cabana

04 Gabry Fasano & Riccardo Ferri - Snare City

05 Carlo Lio & Nathan Barato - Feeding the Rhythm

06 Ian Pooley - Higgledy Piggledy

07 Makam - Loleatta

08 Brand New Heavies - Shelter (Dan's Groove Part 1)