Feb01

FEATURED ARTIST: JUSTIN IMPERIALE [NJ, NYC]

Artist: Justin Imperiale
Style: Deep, Organic, Soulful, Afro, Global

“Never give up on your goals. Set Them, Achieve Them, & Set Some More?”

Bio

Founder/ President of Cabana Recordings. International Artist/Producer for 6 years and Deejaying for 14 years (Chicago, New York, New Jersey, & Miami). Highly regarded for his great collaborations with Jazz, Latin, and Afro rhythms. His music is recognized and heard worldwide. Many in the House and Jazz music community consider Justin Imperiale a talent on the rise. Remix projects with record labels; Abicah Soul, Habitat, Nervous, Camio, Deepnsound, – and more. Recent projects with artists/musicians include; Davina Bussey, Stephanie Cooke, Jay Sebag, Dario Boente, Ian Fisher, Max Paparella, and Dennis Guevara. Musical inspirations include; Louie Vega, Kenny Dope, Joe Claussell, Osunlade – and more.


ttablez.com Exclusive Interview

Q1: How do you define your style?? [in less than 5 words]
Justin: Deep, Organic, Soulful, Afro, Global

Q2: What keeps you going in life??
Justin: The combination of music, nature, family & friends. Being able to enjoy those things makes everyday a beautiful experience.

Q3: Who/What inspires you??
Justin: I get inspired by other producers and djs all the time. Some include Joe Claussell, Osunlade, Louie Vega, Jephte Guillaume, Kenny Dope, Antonio Ocasio, and the list goes on. Listening to old recordings gives me inspiration as well. Gotta take it back to the roots!

Q4: What do you hope to achieve through your music??
Justin: I hope to touch and inspire people from around the world. I love to get positive feedback from my music and how it has affected someone’s life or brightened someone’s day.

Q5: Your favorite quote??
Justin: “When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace” – Jimi Hendrix.

Q6: What song do you sing in the shower??
Justin: Haha?Street Player by Chicago!

Q7: Your high light moment??
Justin: This past year has been a high light in itself. I have been in the studio for all of 2009 working on new tracks & future projects. I can say one thing that sticks out is when I did a live performance in Chicago with some of my musicians & with the group MADD SOUL. It was a blend of all styles of house with live musicians performing over the tracks. You can find some videos of the performance on youtube.com.

Q8: The best feeling ever was… [complete the sentence]
Justin: When Joe Claussell played my song “Deeper Than” from start to finish @ Club LOVE in NYC.

Q9: Are there particular places, in the world, that are more receptive than others to what you’re doing??
Justin: I have to give a big shout to South Africa because the love I have been receiving from the house community out there is immense. I also find that countries overseas still have the house spirit alive and well.

Q10: Has your music changed since you’ve started?? If yes, how has it changed?? If no, how do you maintain your style??
Justin: I wouldn’t say my style has changed but rather has evolved with the current house sound. Fine tuning my skills over the years has made me understand the hard work involved with producing music. I maintain my style by keeping the music organic with live instrumentation.

Q11: What’s the next step for you as an artist/dj??
Justin: I’m working on a second full length album right now along with some remix projects. I will have a few  releases on other labels this year and will continue to spread the sound.  In between, I will be hosting some radio shows online & continue to run my record label Cabana Recordings.

Q12: Words of wisdom for aspiring artists or dj’s…
Justin: Never give up on your goals. Set Them, Achieve Them, & Set Some More?

Discography

2005 Abicah Soul-”Melodic Tree” Justin Imperiale (Soul Ritual Mix) 12″ Vinyl / MP3
2006 Habitat Records- Abicah Soul “Bahlia Me Gente” Justin Imperiale (Deep in the Cabana Mix)
2006 Cabana Recordings-Justin Imperiale “Deeper Than EP” 12″ Vinyl / MP3 (Deeper Than/Jazz-A-Nova/From Above)
2007 Cabana Recordings-Justin Imperiale feat. Jerome From Paris “Piano Daze” 12″  Vinyl / MP3
2007 Toys Factory (JAPAN) Justin  Imperiale “Stereophonic” DEBUT ALBUM Japan Release (CD Format) (track listing)1. Deeper Than 2. From Above  3. Jazz-A-Nova  4. Music Sound Desire  5. Piano Daze6. Cabana Theme  7. Supernatural  8.Island Fever  9.Lavender  10. Jazz Souldiers
2007 (Nokia Music Recomenders)Nokia NSeries Music Recommenders present new music each month selected by experts in 40 of the worlds best independent music stores…
Album: Piano Daze Label: Cabana Records Genre | Style: Dance – Soulful & Funky Picked by: Gramaphone
“A great summer record if ever we heard one. Nice, classy feel good track. Beautiful piano work and drums. I recommend checking the original but the Abicah soul remix hits it. This Chicago duet take the original and play it up with a heavier drum kick and bassline, they also add a little more drum work and it gives it a more latin flavor. Excellent, worth the listen, the production reminds one of Grant Nelson and his negrocan productions crossed with a little Louie Vega tip.”
2008 Cabana Recordings-Justin Imperiale “Stereophonic” DEBUT ALBUM U.S. Release (CD Format & Digital Download) (track listing) 1.Deeper Than 2.From Above 3.Jazz-A-Nova 4.Music Sound Desire 5.Piano Daze 6.Cabana Theme 7.Supernatural 8.Island Fever 9.Lavender 10.Jazz Souldiers
2008 Cabana Recordings – Justin Imperiale “Drums Of Steel”
2009 Cabana Recordings – Justin Imperiale “The Ritual”
2009 Cabana Recordings – Justin Imperiale feat. Davina “Movin On”
2009 Cabana Recordings – Justin Imperiale “The Ritual” (Part Two)
2009 Cabana Recordings – Justin Imperiale feat. Davina “Movin On” (Part Two)
2009 Cabana Recordings – Justin Imperiale ft. Max Paparella “Carribean Ride”
2010 Nulu Records – Justin Imperiale “Passion” (COMING SOON)

Remixes

2005 Abicah Soul-”Melodic Tree” Justin Imperiale (Soul Ritual Mix) 12″ Vinyl / MP3
2006 Habitat Records- Abicah Soul “Bahlia Me Gente” Justin Imperiale (Deep in the Cabana Mix)
2008 Cabana Recordings -”Old Bastard” Mauritzio  (Justin Imperiale Mix)
2008 Cabana Recordings – Marcelo Cruz “Latin Soul” (Justin Imperiale Mix)
2008 Sofi Tone – Patrick Green feat Manon True “L’Amour” (Justin Imperiale Mix)
2008 Cabana Recordings – Martin Mamzer “When Love Comes” (Justin Imperiale Mix)
2008 Need2soul Music – Ron Trent & Jerome Sydenham Present Need 2 Soul Vol.01 Abicah Soul – “Bahlia Me Gente” (Imperiales Deep in the Cabana Mix)
2009 Certified Organik – Djed feat. Anthony Goode “Do You Still Know House” (Justin Imperiale Remix)
2009 DeepnSound (Canada) – Marcelo Cruz “Yemaya” (Justin Imperiale Mix)
2009 Cabana Recordings – Dj Floy “Malimba” (Justin Imperiale Africa Deep Remix)
2009 Cabana Recordings – Mauritzio “JAAL” (Justin Imperiale Remix)
2009 DeepnSound (Canada) – Marcelo Cruz & Kid Congo “Deeper Music” (Justin imperiale Remix)
2009 Camio Recordings – Jonny Montana feat. Stephanie Cooke “Love Again” (Justin Imperiale Remix)
2009 Kolonki Recordings – Rosa Morena Russa “Ventania” (Justin Imperiale Remix)
2009 Cabana Recordings – Dom Navarra feat. Antonio Navarra “Nothing Ever Changes” (Justin Imperiale Remix)
2009 Cabana Recordings – Justin Imperiale ft. Max Paparella “Carribean Ride” (Drop The Jazz Remix)
2009 Nervous Records – Jonny Montana pres. Stephanie Cooke “I Don’t Wanna Lose Your Love” (Justin Imperiale Remix)
2009 Movement Soul – Dj Roland Clark & Marc Marshall present Leslie Carter “Rhythm Of Brazil” (Justin Imperiale Remix)
2009 Cabana Recordings – Marim “Rio Pinturas House (Afro Melodic Remix)
2009 Cabana Recordings – Mauritzio – Tswalu Ep (Justin Imperiale Remix)
2009 Cabana Recordings – Dj Rico aka Deep Y’All “Philadelphia” (Justin Imperiale Mix) 2010 Ocha Records – Mzee ft. Oluhle “Zvinosiririsa” (Justin Imperiale Remix) (Coming Soon)
2010 Cabana Recordings – Mindlo ft. Essential i “Walk In The Dark” (Justin Imperiale Remix) (Coming Soon)
Compilations
2007 Club Star (Germany) Deep House Fourth Chapter 2xCD Mixed by Harley & MuscleJustin Imperiale “Deeper Than” Cabana Recordings
2007 Concept Music (LONDON) Bar SuSu “After Midnight” 3xCD Justin Imperiale “Piano Daze” Cabana Recordings
2008 Club Star (Germany) Deep House Fifth  Chapter 2xCD Mixed by Harley & MuscleOld Bastard (Justin Imperiale Mix)
2008 Need2soul Music – Ron Trent & Jerome Sydenham Present Need 2 Soul Vol.01 Abicah Soul – “Bahlia Me Gente” (Imperiales Deep in the Cabana Mix)
2009 Dj Tira Presents “Afro Fashion Lounge” Volume One Justin Imperiale – “Drums Of Steel”
2010 Grand Gallary “Piano & Strings 3″ (Casa Latina)Justin Imperiale ft. Jerome From Paris “Piano Daze” (Chicagos Jazz E mix)(Coming Soon exclusively in Japan)

Links

Cabana Recordings Myspace Page
Justin Imperiale Myspace Page
Justin Imperiale Facebook Page
Cabana Recordings Website
The future of house music?
African Digital Download Store
Digital Download Store
Deep In The Cabana Podcast by Justin Imperiale
Cabana Global House Sessions w/ Justin Imperiale (Coming Soon)

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