Bargrooves Metropolitan

"There are two kinds of music: good music and bad music." So replied the great jazz composer, bandleader and pianist Duke Ellington when quizzed about his musical tastes. Surely sound advice, but where do we find the good stuff?

It's not always simple searching through this modern-day audio clutter. That's where Bargrooves has proved itself, time and time again. All the Bargrooves compilations have been ambassadors of bona fide euphonic excellence. It's a brand you can rely on to hand pick the best dance music from across the globe. It's the connoisseur's connoisseur, if you like!

The second release in the 'Taste and Tastemakers' series continues in that fine tradition, 'Metropolitan' beginning with the latest mix from Bargrooves' own resident DJ Ben Sowton. A whiz at uncovering potent house music tucked away from the glare of the mainstream, Ben has put together a tightly-packed mix, drenched in jazz touches and warm, propelling beats.

As this new quartet of releases demands, CD2 is given over to DJs who set the standard when it comes to captivating dance music. Distinguished by years of much-cherished productions, the Soul Avengerz have found their logo on many of the best house labels out there: Azuli, Defected and Soulfuric to name a few. Their mix betrays their passion for 80s soul and boogie and for well-crafted, contemporary house beats. You can practically hear the enthusiasm for this music that they love.

Once again Bargrooves has done all the hard work with their latest mix of sleek, sexy house music. 'Metropolitan' brings all the Bargrooves goodness we've become accustomed to, so shut out the white noise, open your ears and let the good music in.