Gerard, also known as Tim Jones of DeviceRATT, presented The Hit List episode 22 with guest DJ Eddie Lopez on Scientific Sound Asia. Scientific Sound Asia is an Asian electronic music radio station, DJ agency, promoter and music-news platform connecting audiences across Asia and internationally.
Gerard is a DJ and producer from Angeles City in the United States whose work centres on electronic music and a range of House music styles. He also releases music as DeviceRATT and approaches production with the aim of widening the appeal of the music he makes.
At the time of publication, Gerard had recently relocated to China, secured club residencies there, and expected to perform regularly around South East Asia during the following year. He also held a management role with Brasbeat, Latin America's first and only digital source for electronic music, while hosting a regular podcast and mix show featuring his charted selections.
Guest DJ (first hour) Eddie Lopez.
The first-hour guest was Eddie Lopez, who entered the DJ world in 1994 and developed adaptability across many different genres, from deep house to techno. Tribal drum rhythms and Latin sounds best describe his musical preference.
In a recent interview, Eddie described the response of the audience as his inspiration when performing. “Looking at the happiness and joy on people's faces and feeling their vibe is what makes it come all together. I am there to share a special moment with the crowd and try to bring everyone together.”
In 2019, Eddie founded Despojo Music, his first record label, which had received support from online music stores including Beatport and Brasbeat. At the time of publication, he was active in the DJ world through festival and club appearances, although music production was his main focus.
“I want to take this time to give a special thanks to everyone that has been by my side on this journey (you know who you are) as well as my followers who are my motivation to continue to work harder and become better.” The original announcement closed with the invitation, “Hope you enjoy the show!”
Gerard's The Hit List 22 with Eddie Lopez opens with Francisco Allendes and Aldo Cadiz's Esa Nena Quiero, Joeski's Eleguá, and Armand Van Helden Presents Pirates of the Caribbean's Rumba. Carla Valenti's Gitana on Xumba Recordings then introduces a Deep House feel.
Joeski and Harry Romero's El Agua on Stereo Productions Catalog brings in Tech House, before Nono Belune's Bembe on Made In Miami adds an Afro House accent. DJ David Marquez follows with Bongo High on Dirty Traxx, bringing the selection back towards House Music.
Martina Camargo and Dennis Cruz's El Sueño feat. Martina Camargo on Moon Harbour Recordings keeps the percussive club focus in place, followed by Mendo featuring Andre Butano's Gringo. Adapter's Palipa Nera on Snatch! Records, Break The Speaker's Lupitas, and DMS12's El Mambi on Made In Miami extend that section with a firm, rhythmic House-based approach.
Angelo Ferreri's Izinque, in Alessio Cala's remix on MONOSIDE, returns to the deeper side of the programme. Detroit Swindle featuring Jungle By Night's Call Of The Wild leads into Sébastien Léger's Kanga on All Day I Dream and Spieltape and Dave Pad's Space Chants on Highway Records, the latter carrying an Organic House character.
Oliver Schories' Maia on Pink Revolver sets up the final stretch with another deep-house cut. Sous Sol's Dizzy Rhythm in Mihai Popoviciu's remix and Toman's Waves on PIV retain the measured late-set pace.
Abel's Oberon precedes Chris Stussy's Positive Mind on House Puff Records, keeping the closing sequence centred on understated club rhythm. Janeret's Echoes on Rutilance Recordings provides the final selection and gives the programme a composed finish.
The Hit List episode 22 4th of February 2020
Eddie Lopez (first hour)
Francisco Allendes & Aldo Cadiz - Esa Nena Quiero
Joeski - Eleguá (Original Mix)
Armand Van Helden Presents Pirates of the Caribbean - Rumba (Strictly Rhythm 1994)
Carla Valenti - Gitana (Original Mix)
Joeski, Harry Romero - El Agua (Original Mix)
Nono Belune - Bembe (Original Mix)
David Marquez - Bongo High (Original Mix)
Martina Camargo, Dennis Cruz - El Sueno feat. Martina Camargo (Original Mix)
Mendo Feat. Andre Butano - Gringo (Original Mix)
Adapter - Palipa Nera (Original Mix)
Break The Speaker - Lupitas (Original Mix)
DMS12 - El Mambi
Gerard (second hour)
Angelo Ferreri - Izinque (Alessio Cala' Remix)
Detroit Swindle Ft. Jungle By Night - Call Of The Wild (Original Mix)
Sébastien Léger - Kanga (Original Mix)
Spieltape & Dave Pad - Space Chants (Original Mix)
Oliver Schories - Maia (Original Mix)
Sous Sol - Dizzy Rhythm (Mihai Popoviciu Remix)
Toman - Waves (Original Mix)
Abel - Oberon (Original Mix)
Chris Stussy - Positive Mind (Original Mix)
Janeret - Echoes (Original Mix)
Listen On Mixcloud Here.