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As Rome-born, Florence-based DJ and producer Matisa alludes to below, the country she calls home has always been associated with the finest quality ingredients, be that in fashion, food or music. 

This sense of style translates through her musical efforts; as a DJ that’s through her skilled and energetic sets and her collaborative parties with her own night The Naked Dance, that has seen her join forces with crews like Lattex Plus and Goa Club.

On a production tip she first caught our ear with her Optimo Music debut, which was soon followed up with a contribution to Butter Sessions Come Together V/A. There’s another debut on the horizon for Moxie’s On Loop, but first she’s taken her breezy house musings to French label Biologic which saw the light of day last week. To celebrate the release, Matisa shares some of the Italian sounds that have inspired her own music…

I think for centuries, perhaps since the beginning of time, Italy has always been associated with an incredible sense of style. It can be found in Renaissance paintings, people’s way of dressing, their clothes, and the art they make. When I think of Made in Italy, the first thing that comes to my mind is quality: the quality of the fabrics, tailoring, and music production. This is the true strength of Italy and of all great artists. Here I’ve picked music that embodies this feeling and has been a strong source of inspiration for my productions.

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Long Wave [112 Undergrund By Mbg]

A milestone of early 90s Italian house music. A label that turned underground music into a cult. This one is poetry written into music.

  • Long Wave [112 Undergrund By Mbg]

    A milestone of early 90s Italian house music. A label that turned underground music into a cult. This one is poetry written into music.

  • Francesco Farfa - The Narrator Device

    In Italy, together with Miki and Roby j, they stirred up the minds of all those who are fond of beautiful music. A timeless piece on a label that launched the cream of Made in Italy producers.

  • Miki The Sound Of Tirreno

    Miki the dolphin… Dolphin, “Delfino”: a free mammal that expresses its strength in the open sea, just as Miki does with its music! A track that sparkles magic every time the needle is on the record!

  • Lory D - Unfinished Trax

    A mountain too sacred to be reached… This one touches limitless levels of flair! A dean of the legendary early 90s Roman raves who is still capable of churning out musical hand grenades!

  • Alien Signal - Quantum Limit

    On the beach in front of the Roman sea…that is how I have always felt this record: The great beauty.