If 2022 ended on a high note, then 2023 has seriously raised the stakes. There were so many new releases in January, it was not easy selecting the top 10, but, of course, we did it and have them here for your listening pleasure.
With how Hungarian Hot Wax Records closed out 2022, it’s absolutely no surprise that two of their releases (one by Tom Savage and the other by WEIKUM) made it to our top 10. Both tracks are bangers and has us looking forward to all of the magic Hungarian Hot Wax will be blessing us with this year.
They are joined by Claude VonStroke’s latest release on Dirtybird, expertly remixed by Stimming. This remix may be one of my favorites; it evokes that eerie, ominous feeling you get whilst watching a storm roll in.
And we’d be remiss if we didn’t highlight Prunk’s release of his debut album, Prunk Le Funk. His collab with RUZE on ‘Incredible’ is nothing short of incredible. The album is clearly the product of years of work and passion.
January’s best of chart also has music from Selected, Glasgow Underground, and No Fuss Records (to name a few). And if this top ten is any indication of what’s to come this year, we are in for a hell of a year.
When two heavy hitters come together, magic is inevitable. Stimming’s remix of ‘Storm On Lake St. Claire’ is reminiscent of some of his earlier tracks; a slow build utilizing ambient sounds, giving impending storm vibes. And anyone who has sat on the beach watching a storm roll in can confirm.
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I can’t even imagine getting stoned, playing this song, and not twerking in the mirror for hours. This is an incredible bop from Ocean Kelly’s Black Pamela EP. It has an infectious beat and every time it’s played I get my entire life.
Prunk Le Funk is Prunk’s debut album perfectly captures years of work and passion. ‘Incredible’ is one of the two collabs with RUZE on this album and draws in elements from the earlier days of house. Massive track (and it’s no wonder it made our best of January).
This song by Madison Rose is, in a word, iconic. Madison may be name dropping everyone one this track, but they themselves are the true legend. This song is the moment and it makes me so happy to see Madison taking the world by storm with this epic tune. And the most important part, it always puts me in such a good mood after a nice smoke session.
Speaking of iconic tracks, I fully belt along to this Vincint song every time it’s played. This track has become the quintessential queer love pop song of our generation. And honestly, whats better for a smoke session than some queer love. Plus, it legit just feels good when it’s blasting on my speakers.
Listen to our Best of January 2023 Deep House playlist here:
