Nu Groove was one of the pioneering house music labels out of New York, originally active between 1988 and 1992, and its mark on the scene was to be felt for years to come. Originally set up by Karen and Frank Mendez as a vehicle for the Burrell twins, Rhano and Rheji to explore the more underground and avant-garde nature of their musical minds, Nu Groove also became an outlet for many up and coming producers, including Kenny Dope, Bobby Konders, DJ Smash, Frankie Bones & Lennie Dee, Joey Negro and Joey Beltram to name but a few. They covered a variety of styles, from deep, jazzy and minimal house, through to soulful vocals, bumping grooves and jacking sample tracks, all a reflection of New York’s house sound of the time. These releases fueled the explosive dance scene of the late 80s and early 90s. Warehouse rave culture and UK pirate radio all relied heavily on Nu Groove’s steady output of underground grooves to inspire a generation of house music lovers, dancers, DJ’s and producers. Almost 30 years on, the spirit of this seminal New York label lives on. 

Rhano ‘Ronald’ Burrell returns under his K.A.T.O. guise to bring you more ‘Keys Above The Ordinary’! Harking back to the heady disco hustle of the mid to late 70s, this fuses those vintage hooks and melodies, whilst retaining that signature sharp Burrell feel. The EP has 5 mixes, all bringing something slightly different to the table. ‘Disco-Tech’ is a must-have musical package for any disco house fan

K.A.T.O. ‘Disco-Tech’

1. K.A.T.O. Disco-Tech (3 Piece Suite Mix)
2. K.A.T.O. Disco-Tech (Studio 54 Mix)
3. K.A.T.O. Disco-Tech (Soul Brother Disco Mix)
4. K.A.T.O. Disco-Tech (Apple Jack Mix)

Written, Produced, Mixed & Orchestrated by Rhano Burrell
Published by Defected Music Limited
P&C 1990 Nu Groove Records/Burrell Brothers