{"product_id":"various-artists-kapote-presents-italomania-vol-3-2lp-toy-tonics","title":"Various Artists - Kapote presents Italomania Vol. 3 (2LP) [Toy Tonics]","description":"\u003cwidgetic id=\"680bf1ccecb2a18f468b4568\" resize=\"fill-width\" width=\"500\" height=\"350\" autoscale=\"on\" adaptive=\"414\"\u003e\u003c\/widgetic\u003e\u003cscript async src=\"https:\/\/widgetic.com\/sdk\/sdk.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2x12\".\u003cbr\u003eCAT: TOYT185\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToy Tonics ITALOMANIA Vol. 3 is a compilation dedicated to NEW ITALIAN DISCO. (Not to be confused with Italo Disco).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14 young contemporary Italian producers have created new organic disco, indie dance, and pop house tracks with Italian vocals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll material was produced in 2024. Fresh dancefloor music by Italian artists such as Paul Older, Riva Starr, Valentino Vivace, Sam Ruffillo \u0026amp; Fimiani, Kymono, Mille Punti, Mind Enterprises, Bruno Belissimo, and the legendary cosmic disco pioneer Daniele Baldelli, plus French-Italo hitmakers Dov’e Liana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ITALOMANIA compilation was spearheaded by Kapote, an Italo-German producer, DJ, and keyboardist, and head of the Toy Tonics and Gomma labels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eITALOMANIA is a MANIFESTO showcasing the current state of Italian disco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKapote invited the most relevant Italian producers to create new songs with Italian lyrics, reflecting different styles of modern disco made in Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItalian disco is not Italo Disco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn recent years, 80s pop music known as Italo Disco (with English lyrics) has seen a big revival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut this compilation takes a different path: it's about Italian disco now, because the popularity of good Italian pop is growing worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Toy Tonics wants to show a new way of combining Italian identity with club culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's interesting that new artists in France, Switzerland, and Germany are also singing in Italian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet's not forget: party culture, dance, show business, and pop music would be unimaginable without the legacy and creativity that Italians have contributed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItaly is not only the country of good food, beaches, and fashion; it is also the original birthplace of dance music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince ancient Rome, Italians have been the kings of entertainment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd as for music: the 70s disco wave and 80s pop were co-created by Italians (and Italian-Americans in New York).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artists of ITALOMANIA Vol. 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKymono\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJazz-funk band from Bologna. They are just starting, but can already be compared to groups like Nu Genea or Il Mago Del Gelato. They are 5 incredible musicians, influenced by great 70s soul bands like Kool \u0026amp; The Gang, Jamiroquai, or Roy Ayers. They combine that with a deep love for Italian singer-songwriters like Battisti or Lucio Dalla. They have everything to become huge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMille Punti\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndie dance band from Milan. They come from a love for 80s post-punk guitars, and now they mix that vibe with disco. And it's fun! Very catchy and very indie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBruno Bellissimo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso comes from the rock and indie scene. He plays bass, sings, and tours Italy as part of Fra Quintale's band and other artists. Now he produces dance music and runs the fabulous POLYAMORE label from Bologna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDov’e Liana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are from Paris, but sing in Italian. Their raw and ironic electro-pop has been very popular in the last 2 years. They fill huge venues in Italy, with thousands of fans singing along to their songs. A phenomenon!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiva Starr\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Naples, lives in London. One of Italy's most successful house producers since the 90s. He has worked with Defected and many other labels. A regular in Ibiza's top clubs. He made the pop house hit “Allora Amore” for Toy Tonics with Dario Bassolino, also from Naples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaul Older\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorthern Italian. Known in the scene for his funky and new school disco tracks, played by DJs like Folamour, Jamie Jones, and DJ Tennis. His track “Che Disco Vuoi” has a strong seventies influence. Deep and soulful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSam Ruffillo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRising DJ and producer, one of Toy Tonics' main artists (alongside Coeo, Kapote, and Cody Currie). He has had several underground hits combining alternative disco and lofi house with Italian lyrics, creating a new genre that is growing rapidly. His song “Chiamami Subito” is played on Italy's M20 radio. On Instagram, you can see his sets with crowds singing his tracks at Toy Tonics parties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFimiani aka BPlan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDJ and producer from Naples. Part of the new and vibrant Neapolitan disco scene (Nu Genea, Mystik Jungle, Manny Whodamanny).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValentino Vivace\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItalian raised in Switzerland. One of the most promising artists on this compilation. He mixes 80s Italo Disco vibes with modern house and very catchy compositions. His live show with a 6-person band is one of the most exciting in the new Italian dance scene, touring all over Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMind Enterprises\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDedicated to the 80s pop-trash sound. Ironic, fun, addictive. They regularly play in Ibiza with their live hybrid. Their track “Americano” is poised to be a radio hit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaniele Baldelli and DJ Rocca\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot new. Baldelli was already a legend in the 90s for having started the Cosmic Music movement alongside DJs like Loda or Mozart. 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