Music Spotlight: Yousef and Jonas Rathsman

Following the sensational success of last years first Spirits compilation, Crosstown Rebels are back with volume 2. Expect “battle weapons galore” as Damian Lazarus unleashes eleven tracks upon us that have been the biggest hits from his sets over the past year. Bathe yourself in a sonic soundscape that commands you to, as the man himself says, “play it loud”.

Jonas Rathsman brings his tantillising touch to the proceedings next with Lost Youth. Its mystical tribal vocal sample and spiralling percussion glides into the amazonian beats of Doorly & Tan Dem, who sample tropical birdsong on their offering, with a blistering piano breakdown.

Founder of award-winning club night, Circus, Yousef has amassed over 20 years in the business. His highly successful career has seen him create a staggering 8 coveted Radio 1 Essential Mixes and has seen him inducted into the Radio 1 Hall Of Fame alongside heavyweights such as Sven Vath, Dixon, Richie Hawtin and Solomun. Having been crowned the “Future Star of 2013” by revered Radio 1 tastemaker Pete Tong, Jonas Rathsman’s rise to the top has been nothing short of meteoric. During this time he has established his own ELEMENTS brand that encompasses a mix series, parties and a label, as well as output on respected imprints such as MOBILEE, Complex and KX.

Label: Crosstown Rebels | Released: 23rd November 2018 | Distribution: Above Board | Cat no: CRMCD039
01 Jenia Tarsol & Jinga - Jimjum
02 DAVI - Without My Ways
03 Yulia Niko - 67 Days
04 Nick Curly - Maelstrom
05 Yousef - Heartbeat
06 Jonas Rathsman - Lost Youth
07 Doorly & Tan Dem - Awooo
08 zotar AKA Kenny Glasgow - CIRCLE OF FEAR 09 Bartolomeo - Celeste
10 Emanuel Satie feat. Nanghiti - Fade
11 Tantsui - Child Of The Fire