Alexis continues to break the mould within the UK dance scene, with 2011 being a key year. The smooth sounds of his first two releases gave us a glimpse of his ability to create music with individuality, imagination, punch and funk, and a flurry of bookings including Cyprus, Ibiza, Mexico, Dominican Republic and all over the UK have followed.
Originally a talented pianist, North Londoner Alexis has spent most of his life submerged in electronic music, with a long stint on various pirate radio stations, and gigs in every notable club and warehouse space in London. Through his own Crèche parties, Alexis has also showcased a new wave of dance music to the capital.
‘Spaceship’, Alexis’ first release, dropped on Jamie Jones’ and Lee Foss’ Hot Waves imprint in Spring 2011 and was the top selling tune on the highly acclaimed compilation. Next, Alexis carved out one of this Summer’s anthems – ‘Kitchens and Bedrooms’. The track injected soul across dance floors worldwide and with remixes from peers Lee Foss and Richy Ahmed, was undoubtedly one of the standout debut EPs of 2011.
With support coming from the likes of Jamie Jones, Soul Clap, Jozif, Manik, Droog, Robert James, Solomun, James Teej, Tim Green, Chris Lattner, Julien Chaptal, Xpress 2, Jimpster, System of Survival, Laura Jones, Huxley and Anthony Collins, it’s clear that Alexis has a deep-rooted understanding of what works on the dance floor.
In the coming months, Alexis has a full Hot Creations EP due, a Lower East EP and a remix of a track featured on the forthcoming Visionquest Fabric album. It’s clear that his devotion to music and vibrant personality will ensure that he’ll continue to be a firm favorite not only on the dance floor but also amongst promoters, venues and his fellow DJs across the globe.
RELEASE SCHEDULE:
May 2011 – Spaceship (Hot Waves)
Best selling tune from Jamie Jones and Lee Foss compilation. Reached Beatport Top 10 for its genre.
July 2011 – Kitchens & Bedrooms (Lower East)
Reached Beatport Top 5 for its genre. Remixed by Lee Foss and Richy Ahmed. Played from Fabric to DC10 to Rex Club. Supported by Jamie Jones, Soul Clap, Jozif, Manik, Droog, Robert James, Solomun, James Teej, Tim Green.
October 2011 – Dark Arts (Alexis Raphael Remix)
Reached Top 20 for its genre on Beatport.
December 2011 – Niem EP
2 track EP on successful Mexican imprint Neim to coincide with Mexican tour in December 2011.
January 2012 – Hot Creations EP
3 track EP on Jamie Jones and Lee Foss iconic label. The three tracks from the label – “Into the Light”, “I Know“ and “Beverley Hills” have already been played all over the world by Jones, Foss and Ahmed, and the EP is expected to be one of the strongest yet on the label.
April 2012 – Lower East EP
3 track EP on the acclaimed UK imprint.
MIXES:
Mix for Fabric before headline set for WYS! At Fabric Room 1 in August 2011:
http://soundcloud.com/alexisraphael/alexis-raphael-fabric-blog-mix
Mix for Data Transmission, October 2011:
http://soundcloud.com/alexisraphael/alexis-raphael-dt-podcast