The Ilya Santana blog

2011-12-01T23:37:00.001-01:00

Ilya Santana "Infamous lovers ep"

La Belle’s third release is “Infamous Lovers”, the new EP by Spanish producer Ilya Santana. The EP will hit the shelves on September 12th with remixes by Kasper Bjorke and Telonius. Stream the whole thing here and grab the title track for free below. Get ready for another cosmic journey…

LISTEN: http://soundcloud.com/ilya-santana/ilya-santana_infamous-lovers
BUY: http://www.junodownload.com/products/infamous-lovers-ep/1822751-02/

2011-11-29T18:04:00.001-01:00

Ilya Santana "Dance beyond ep"

*The very first release of Ilya Santana on his own record label*

A new travel to another galaxy by Ilya Santana. After Transborder and Jolene on Eskimo recordings Ilya returns on his own record label to release three cosmic gems. Dance beyond ep.

LISTEN: http://soundcloud.com/ilya-santana/ilya-santana_dance-beyond

BUY: http://www.junodownload.com/products/dance-beyond/1777788-02/

Jolene (Ilya santana version)

2011-04-30T13:45:00.005Z

Eskimo's limited 'ESK 00' series returns with its third episode, a supercool edit of this classic by Ilya Santana. Instrumental included. Watch out! Limited green vinyl!

BUY: http://www.juno.co.uk/ppps/products/420248-01.htm
LISTEN: http://soundcloud.com/ilya-santana/jolene-ilya-santana-version

Transborder ep

2011-01-29T15:11:00.004-01:00

After 'Burning Jupiter' and 'Erin' - his first releases on Eskimo last year, that were supported by everyone from Agoria over Kenny Hawkes to the usual suspects such as Justus Köhncke, Rub N Tug and Pete Herbert - we're proud to announce the follow-up 'Transborder'.

The 'Transborder' EP includes amazing remixes by Minilogue (Mule Electronic, Cocoon, Wagon Repair) and Letherette (Planet Mu, Warp, Ho Tep). There's something for everyone on there, yes indeed!!

http://soundcloud.com/ilya-santana/ilya-santana-transborder-ep
http://www.junodownload.com/products/transborder/1690548-02/

Rayko "Disco mutante" (Ilya Santana Italian outbreak mix)

2010-12-07T09:07:00.004-01:00

“Both mixes should hit the sweet spot of every sincere Disco Lover – Kano on steroids !!! Will stay in my box 4 a long time!” - Black Alley

“Awesome pack! Lovin’ both, Iiya Santana’s mix is fuckinnnn huge! Will play!” - Bicep

“Love both tracks. It’s really difficult to pick a favorite. I will play them both a lot.
Right in time for the summer!” - Mutant Disco

“It’d be hard to ignore Traveller Records latest signing Rayko, who’s outstanding production and edits are crate and floor fillers for a lot of Dj’s at the moment, including myself! Definitely a cat to keep your eye on for sure. In fact I heard a great quote from a friend the other day too “When in doubt, play Rayko!”. Strong praise indeed. Perfect Italo tinged disco!” - BlackLodge Music

“Brand new 12″ from Traveller Records, hot on the heels of the boogie masterclass that was Alphabet City, comes Rayko to school you in nu-italo recreation. This is chuggy Moroderish dancefloor stuff of the highest order – watch the crowd dissapear into the tunnel from the beginning titles of 70s/80s Dr.Who – and fall out the other side into the Tomorrows World studio!” - Phonica Records

“Italian car chase music from the secretive Spanish producer. On the flip Ilya Santana shoves it into over-drive.” - DJHistory.com

“Ilya Santana mix is the one for us, great feel to it and should work well on the dance floor here in Melbourne!” - Fromage Disco

“Harold Faltermeyer gone all dark disco for the Italo connoisseur!” - Leftside Wobble

Listen here:
http://travellerrecords.com/tra014-rayko-%E2%80%93-disco-mutante-12%E2%80%B3-vinyl

Review from Scissorkick

2010-12-07T00:43:00.000-01:00

More than one promising dance music producer has met their end by succumbing to popular musical trends. While the “new disco” sound has grown in popularity over the years, the genre has been inundated with imitators who have nothing to offer but one lackluster production after another. Producer extraordinaire Ilya Santana is one man who will not meet this fate.
The Spaniard has never tried to model his productions to a template, and has succeeded in creating music with a unique style and sophistication. Santana first came to my attention with the fantastic Discotized/Holding You EP in 2007. “Holding You,” a plodding, emotional, melodic number contains elements of the Balearic beats that define “new disco,” as well as a healthy dose of the House vibe championed by New York legends Metro Area. What sets this music apart is Ilya’s ability to mesh those qualities with melodic atmospherics that recall the likes of downtempo greats Tosca. “Holding You” has a story, and tells it, in a clear and purposeful manner, while still remaining utterly dance inducing.
This fullness of purpose is most important to understanding Ilya Santana’s music. His most recent release, Erin EP (named for his new daughter), features the eight minute “Iron Horse” which works flawlessly on the dance floor. Yet still, Santana has managed to craft the song into a memorable piece of music that works as a “song” as well. And the bass, well, speaks for itself. Regardless of whether or not “new disco” will hold its place as a lively force in dance music culture, Ilya Santana has created music that transcends the genre. It is this dedication that will keep his productions successful for years to come.

Ilya Santana "Erin ep"

2010-12-07T00:39:00.000-01:00

After "Burning Jupiter" - his debut release for Eskimo earlier this year, that was supported by everyone from Agoria over Kenny Hawkes to the usual suspects such as Justus Köhncke, Rub N Tug and Pete Herbert - Eskimo deliver the follow-up. Again the "Erin" EP showcases perfectly why we wanted him so much to join the Eskimo family. This EP is dedicated to his first child, as ‘Erin’ is the name of his freshly born daughter. Aah, bless.

BUY: http://www.juno.co.uk/ppps/products/403064-01.htm
LISTEN: http://soundcloud.com/ilya-santana/ilya-santana-erin

Best Of Balihu 1993 - 2008

2009-09-25T17:33:00.000Z

Pt 1 of our VERY limited (500 copies) vinyl version of this great label retrospective... so much good music on here! Comprehensive Balihu compilation with tracks from Daniel Wang et al. We at RH are long time fans of Daniel Wang and thought it was time to shine some light on his Balihu catalog. On this compilation you will find all his early hits, unreleased material as well as more recent released deep, electronic disco by Daniel and co (Brennan Green, Ilya Santana & Massimiliano Pagliara a.o.) A tasty compilation disco and electronic heads alike. A very tasty release for the disco and house fans alike. The two LPs come include all the rare and more dancefloor orientated tracks. Comes in full artwork package in a limited edition of 500 each.

The Phenomenal Handclap Band (Ilya Santana remix)

2009-09-25T17:31:00.001Z

They aree great….and everybody seem to looove them already.The new band from New York on Gomma. The PHENOMENAL HANDCLAP BAND play psychedelic funk and they are making waves all around. Everybody is getting mad a bout them since the first recordings were circulating the world’s web. Even London’s NME chose them as one of their favorite bands for this year.
The band consists of 8 members. All part of new York alternative funk and inide rock scene. besides there are many guest on the debut album: JON SPENCER from the BLUES EXPLOSION and members of TV ON THE RADIO and AMY WINEHOUSE’s backing band.
Album out in okt.
The single: “You’ll Disappear”. It includes remixes by Prins Thomas, Gomma’s own Munk, Ilya Santana and Horse Meat Disco.

Sugardaddy "Love honey" Ilya Santana remix

2009-07-31T15:28:00.000Z

http://www.junodownload.com/products/love-honey/1507347-02/

Lindstrom & Solale "Let it happen" Ilya Santana remix

2009-07-31T15:12:00.000Z

Coming soon in October/November the new album of Lindstrom and Solale with remixes of Ilya Santana and....

Rare Wiri 004

2009-07-31T14:10:00.000Z

Coming in September the new Ep from the Spanish record label Rare Wiri with a new concept. "Space Disco_Vol 1" include tracks of Ilya santana, Rayko and Ichisan.