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Suesse Records (London, United Kingdom)
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SUESSE, phonetically pronounced as ‘ZOO-SA,’ records was conceptualised by Richard Colman and was later established in November 2005. The name of the label is derived from the German word for ‘Sweet.’ The label initially started out as a digital only label but not long after released 12” vinyl due to excessive demands from record shops and DJs who preferred to still play from vinyl. Since then SUESSE music has been made available exclusively through our friends at Beatport before hitting all the other download stores.
Musically the label looks to cover many different types of Electronica with Progressive/Electro House being at the forefront of the label’s releases. The musical remit is to champion underground productions as well as more commercially radio friendly offerings. This has been best exemplified by artists such as Redsky, Marc Leaf and the Group Dynamic from the commercial side of the fence as well as producers such as Daley Padley, Jake Chec and James Robson from the underground camp. The label also caters for recognised and established acts that are looking to release material under perhaps different guises to which they may already be known as.
In a relatively small amount of time repertoire from the SUESSE offices have been played by some of the biggest DJs (Pete Tong, Dubfire, David Guetta, Fedde Le Grand, Steve Lawler & John Digweed) on the planet, on some of the biggest dancefloors in the world (Pacha, Ibiza, Ministry of Sound, London, The Arches, Glasgow) as well as some of the biggest radio shows across the airwaves (Radio 1, Galaxy FM, Radio FG.)
SUESSE Music was soon born from the record label and now consists of a Music Publishing division as well as an artist management company. This approach offers artists a 360 degree representation for an artist as well as a one stop shop for licensing partners.
The SUESSE team has an insatiable desire for the championing of new musical talents and hopes that its repertoire inspires others in the same way that it inspires them.

DDSUE0020 Chris Barratt - Teardrop (Jan 17th, 2008)

Release Date: Jan 17th, 2008
» Reviewed: 4/5

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» User Rating: 4.20 / 5

» Top Rank: Reached #8 on Feb 1st, 2008

Having had a year of strong consolidation in 2007, SUESSE Records starts 2008 with a very strong opening salvo including new cuts from Drew Scott, Payami and Richard Colman as well the rising star, Chris Barratt. This release sees a Chris Barratt’s ‘Teardrop’ production get the full SUESSE treatment. Over the past 12 months Chris has had nearly everything he has put his production hands to played by some of the biggest names, dancefloors and radio shows in the business. Chris has also been a keen supporter of the SUESSE label and it was without hesitation that SUESSE boss, Richard Colman snapped up ‘Teardrop.’
Chris began producing bootlegs back in 2005 which found their way over to Richard Colman long before the SUESSE label was set up but the quality shone through and ever since Chris was always on their radar. It was in 2006, however, that Chris’ first EP ‘Colours,’ was signed to Valentino Kanzyani’s label Jesus Loves You. These initial productions were a hybrid of minimal house blended with electro elements. January 2006 saw a remix opportunity which allowed Chris to partner up with friend, Dave Falconi on Josh Wink’s re-issue of ‘Higher State of Consciousness.’ A great way to start your remixing career! An EP on Roger Sanchez’s Stealth imprint followed along with more remix work on Deep Dish’s Yoshitoshi label, Craig Dimech’s Frenetic imprint and one of the biggest tunes from the entire Ibiza season, Adam K & Soha’s ‘Twilight’ on Rebirth.
‘Teardrop’ is a moody atmospheric original production with its simplicity being its most dangerous attribute. Haunting leads layered over a growling bass line which results in a driving underground groove.
Remixes come from one of Chris’ current influences, Jim Rivers. Jim has also been a long standing supporter of the SUESSE label and caught the attention of the A&R team with his Saw Recordings release ‘Restore.’ Jim’s mix sees him pushing the essence of ‘Teardrop’ down a techier route and the results should see many a head nod on the more discerning of floors. Richard Colman takes time out of the office to drop his own interpretation of ‘Teardrop’ which sees the original have a makeover fit for any main room with his own blend of progressive grooves over electro beats and euphoric breakdowns.

1. Chris Barratt 'Teardrop' Original Mix
2. Chris Barratt 'Teardrop' Richard Colman's Cat & Mouse Remix
3. Chris Barratt 'Teardrop' Jim Rivers Remix

Reviewed:

A big welcome to SUESSE from all at PH.com!! The first offering to us here at PH is CHRIS BARRATT - TEARDROPS a real crowd pleaser, an offering that puts pure dance passion back into these numbers. The original feeds in with some simple beats then goes floating in real warm analogue introductory leads. When the main lead riff comes in it becomes reminiscent of some of those big and nasty 90's dancefloor groovers. The next mix Richard Colman's Cat & Mouse has a more cla.... 4/5 [Simon Latham]
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