The motive underlying 2Audacious, the new set from Los Angeles multi-talent Dave Audé, deviates from those established patterns. “The only goal here was to assemble the best of Audacious Records from the past two years,” he says. (Just to heighten excitement, he added a soon-to-be-released update of DJ Dan’s 2003 classic “That Phone Track,” too.) “I just want to keep pushing the music I make and believe in, because in the past I’ve spent so much time on other artists’ records.”

Launched in April 2006, Audacious Records was founded under a very simple principle: “My mission was just to make music with my friends, and get it out there,” says Audé. “My friends being DJ Dan, Christopher Lawrence, Tall Paul, Charles Feelgood, and DJ Micro.” Other Audacious comrades-in-arms include singer and songwriter Sisely Treasure, and big-room favorite Gina Star, showcased here via her debut single “Rock With Me” (featuring vocals by DeAnna DellaCioppa).

While it is the product of a small circle of friends, assembled under the auspices of a single label, 2Audacious feels expansive and diverse. Retaining the seat-of-the-pants style that characterizes his DJ sets at parties like Caffeine and Meltdown, Audé sequences for maximum variety and thrills. Listen to how “Rock to the Rhythm,” a concoction of fat timbres, synthesized squiggles, and a dash of dancehall, rubs up against the dark and sensual “Push That Thing,” with its ecstatic, pitch-shifting vocal hook. Or the three-song suite at the album’s center, with DJ Dan’s “Further Damage” and “Needle Damage” bookending an exclusive Saeed Younan remix of Tall Paul’s meaty “Peep Show.” 

Available now on iTunes 

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Debut single from heralded big room House DJ

Features vocals from industry maven Deanna DellaCioppa

Chart-topping producer / remixer / DJ, Dave Audé announces the latest Audacious Records release, the debut single from heralded House DJ Gina Star – “Rock With Me”. The track features big house sounds and the vocals of industry stalwart Deanna DellaCioppa. Rock With Me is now available at beatport.com.

Written by Dave Audé, Gina Star and Alexander Perls, Rock With Me kicks starts with the eponymous lyrics and grooves into an anthem of yearning and acceptance. Reminiscent of a fantastic dream sequence, the infectious pulsating beats build as the anticipation and desire kicks up a few notches thanks to the captivatingly bold vocals of industry maven DellaCioppa.

Arriving in Los Angeles in 2006 – after a few years enjoying the scene and honing her skills in her hometown of Dallas – Star quickly established herself as one of the most talented and sought after talents in the City. Star was able to make her mark because of her great admiration of big vocal house music. Rock With Me represents her homage to the early 90’s rave scene and the place in time that gave birth to her musical design.

“I love the big sounds of House music and the great vocals that enhance the beats,” states Gina Star, DJ and industry executive.  “Rock With Me is such a beautiful song that brings me full circle from my early days in the scene.”

Rock With Me is the latest from Audé’s Audacious Records. A funky set of remixes are also available including those from Jeremy Word out of Dallas and adding an International touch is Definitive Swing from Ireland.  Turn up the volume and Rock With Me.