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Spanglish Boom-Bap Trio Grupo HNE drop debut LP and new single!

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After a short break, The prolific DJ Heron returns with a new episode of his web-series House Of Heron! Presented by Gridlock Production House the twelve part series invites top Miami, Florida emcees into Heron’s studio to do a blindfold record pull from his collection which he then cooks an original beat from and the emcee spits to resulting in a new single.  This time around the guests are DJ Exes (emcee) and Nando (multi-instrumentalist)who are in the trio Grupo HNE with Heron.

Pulling a Billy Joel and Dr. John LP the cook-up in the episode resulted in the single “Golden Tone” a soulful and crackin’ dose of Spanglish boom-bap.

Coincidentally Grupo HNE is dropping their debut album today as well.  This follows a string of singles and videos already released that appear on the album (links below).

Listen to Grupo HNE LP: https://open.spotify.com/album/4h6siox1WeaWCIHRlLAhsG?si=Z3KJGGb_RvanDhPkfZDuog

Watch official video for “Calle HNE”: https://youtu.be/zgKTL3Y_NNQ?si=JMfVeUGmvorIdbHK

Watch official video for “Black Angels / Big Pictures”: https://youtu.be/Bqlk8TeyHtw?si=y9HykR4T969I-cap
 

Watch official video for “The Palmetto” ft. Orion: https://youtu.be/hPReR_6-MrQ?si=PLCZG5ItVRGwPM6i  

Originally from Brooklyn, DJ Heron cut his teeth in the early days of DJ Culture in Miami.  Over the decades he has worked with / DJ’d for artists including De La Soul, Mobb Deep, Smoke DZA, KRS-ONE, The Lox and many more. 

In addition he closed out 2023 with a full-length remix album of LoLife General Thirstin Howl The 3rd classic material entitled Thirstin On Heron.

More Info: 

https://www.grupohne.com

https://www.instagram.com/grupo_hne

https://www.instagram.com/dj_heron

https://www.instagram.com/combinandomusic

https://www.instagram.com/djexes1

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Reece Rosé Bottles the Feeling on “Misbehaving”

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Reece Rosé

Reece Rosé is not trying to reinvent the wheel. He is here to remind you why it worked in the first place. With “Misbehaving”, the rising electronic artist taps into something instantly familiar, then flips it into a feel-good house cut that lands right where nostalgia meets the dancefloor.

Teaming up with Capri Everitt, Reece Rosé leans into warm textures and groove-driven production that echo the roots of early ’90s house and UK garage. The result is effortless but intentional. Smooth chords, playful rhythms, and just enough bounce to keep things moving without overcomplicating the mood.

“Misbehaving” plays like a memory you did not realize you still had. Late nights, no responsibilities, music loud enough to blur everything else. It pulls from that space where time felt slower but nights somehow lasted longer. “It’s a reminder of those carefree high school days, when life felt simple, the nights felt endless, and the only thing that mattered was the music and the memories we were making,” Rosé explains. And that feeling runs through every second of the track.

What makes it click is that it never gets stuck in the past. The influences are clear, but the execution stays sharp and current. This is not revival for the sake of it. It is a continuation. Rosé understands the DNA of dance music and builds on it, keeping the energy light, summery, and forward-facing.

That balance is quickly becoming his signature. With international airplay on Kiss FM UK and Insomniac Radio, plus support from names like AC Slater, Zeds Dead, Boombox Cartel, DJ Q, REH4B, and DJ Craze, his momentum is building in all the right places. On Beatport, his releases are already making noise, proving that his sound connects both in clubs and beyond.

“Misbehaving” does not try too hard. It does not need to. It is light, nostalgic, and built to move. The kind of track that makes you look back for a second, then pulls you straight into the moment.

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