Vakula was born in a small town Konotop in the times of the Soviet Union. His musical background is all about his grandfather who was a unique Banduras (native ukrainian music instrument) player. After moving to Moscow Vakula started to combine hard work and visiting night clubs. At that time he came to intension to share his music with the people. That’s when he decided to spent time learning to work with turntables. Vakula’s dj debut was in of the most interesting places – Propaganda Club in Moscow a true Mekka of House Music in Russia. In the following year he released a couple of records including “Hohol” with a remix by Lerosa which was released on UK label Uzuri and also “Night in Konotop City” on Quintessentials all following critical acclaim. Though belonging to the genre of house music the sound was really unexpected & unique. Now he comes up with his “Sun Down” Ep on Doppelschall Records. With 3 tracks loaded with uncompromising deepness. The EP brings to mind Moodymann aswell as Soulphiction or Lawrence. You can hear a strong Detroit influence and also the dust of Moscows Roads. With a very jazzy vibe this EP can get the crowd rocking with no doubt.
Artist: Vakula
Label: Doppelschall
Cat: DPS002
Release Date: 4th of May 2009
Distribution: Kudos Digital
1. Sun Down
2. Beat Sun
3. Beat Down
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Levon Vincent, Kev Beadle (Mind Fluid), Rondenion and many more…
FEEDBACK
Juju & Jordash (Real soon, Ropeadope )
Dope release! Deep, heavy and jazzy without sounding cliche.
It has a nice mixture of Detroit jazzy deepness with current European
dub-tech sensibility. Its nice you are not afraid of the Bass…
Rondenion (Still Music/U.S.B)
Great music! Thanks!
Tim Toh(Philpot)
Really hot stuff! loving these tunes, especially sundown is my favourite!
Valanche (Urban Landscapes Radioshow)
I really enjoyed listening to the EP; really sublime and deep through-and-through. Production is ace, too. Really good vibe!
Oliver Goldt (Freude am Tanzen)
Großartige Liebhaber vs. Nerd Musik! Genau das richtige für Piepen wie mich die sehr oft und gern Anfang oder Ende des Abends
bestreiten, bzw. ewig so deep aufspielt, das der gemeine Räiiiiiiiver oft den verstand verliert…
Schade nur das titel 3 so schnell vorbei ist, naja eigentlich alles gesagt in 3 min Beat Sun – aber manno solche dinger können ruhig
8-10 minuten laufen.
Egal ob laut, leise, langsam oder schnell – gute Musik muss berühren, genau das tut sie, zumindest mich!
Levon Vincet (Novel Sound)
Very nice work. Keep it up!
Kez Ym (Yore, 4lux, inphusion)
Deep dope midnight flavor with tight beats. Great stuffs as always!!
Benjamin Brunn (Smallville)
I already enjoyed Vakulas releases on uzuri and quintessentials so much
and this one here is another beauty. I think this is really good
music!
Baaz (Sthlmaudio,Elevate)
I knew I love it… really dope stuff!
Zilvinas Stumbras (Bagpak Music NY)
Great release! Digging the dub version most but all 3 are great.
Matthias Desch (Bogaloo Radio Show)
Gefällt mir wirklich sehr, da habt ihr mal wieder einen astreinen Produzenten und mit ihm einen feinen Release an Land gezogen.
Ziemlich deep das ganze, genau meine Wellenlänge.
Chris Vogado (Zero db/Fluid Ounce)
Great release, like it alot. Really really my style of house mate. – Will play this summer for sure.
Yannick (Needs)
Sehr schöne Platte