Erick Morillo has marked his first release of 2019 with new single โFifth Elementโ, signalling a change of creative direction for the Colombian-American house legend.
Returning to his underground roots, โMorillo enjoyed a memorable run of shows at โMiami Music Week in March, playing with Jamie Jones, Resistance and a spontaneous b2b2b on the beach with Loco Dice and โLuciano. The platinum-selling artist will return to Europe this summer for a hand picked run of shows that focus solely on the dance floor, performing at โDC10, Watergate, Amnesia, Resistance, NYC Downlow (Glastonbury) and Ants โamongst others.
A melodic house track fit with orchestral arpeggios and a progressive breakdown, โFifth Elementโ marks the start of a new chapter in the career of one of dance musicโs most versatile figures. Placing a greater emphasis on sound design and patient tempo-building, the single sees Morillo add yet another string to his bow, alongside the raw, stripped-back house sound that he has become renowned for.
“For a long time I have been wanting to produce a melodic record with an orchestral build,โ he explained. โI love the energy I was able to create with the percussions and I am really looking forward to seeing the reaction to this record as my dance floors have been on fire these last couple of months.”
โFifth Elementโ marks Morilloโs first release since last summerโs โCartagenaโ on the recently relaunched SONDOS imprint. Itโs also a natural follow-on from โMedicationโ, last Aprilโs grooving collaboration with Paradise label head Jamie Jones and Chicago favourite Gene Farris, with the Colombian-American continuing to demonstrate a back-to-basics approach where the music is prioritised above all else.
Releasing his first record back in 1992 on the iconic Strictly Rhythm imprint, Morillo is now into the 27th year of his illustrious music career, and remains as consistent in his output as ever. Enhancing his reputation with his weekly โSessionsโ parties in New York, it wasnโt long before the platinum-selling artist was throwing some of the biggest parties in dance music, including the annual Subliminal Sessions at the Miami at Winter Music Conference and his now-legendary Pacha Ibiza residency.
Out on Subliminal Records, โFifth Elementโ is evidence of a dance music legend returning to his roots and reconnecting with his creative flair to impressive effect.
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