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 Love is sweeter the second time around? If that’s the case then DJ COLETTE surreally seemed like Aphrodite in her divine, human form with the sweet, hypnotizing music she played in her, not second, but third time here in the Philippines. A deity incarnate indeed! Yes, last July 7, 2007, WAREHOUSE 135 and DRIVEN broke ground for the comeback of this ball of talent.
As House music continues to gain popularity all over the world, this island of ours included, many have been witness to the sudden surge of DJs that tried and succeeded to make a mark in the scene. What sets one apart from the other are talent and skill - a DJ with a keen and solid ear for music is great, a DJ who produces her own tracks is even better, a DJ who produces her own tracks and sings the vocals to those tracks is, hands down, a mighty winner! And that’s Colette for you.
Studying music and performance in her early days, Colette is a master in translating her vocal warmth to vinyl. She embraces the all-inclusive genre of House music, with her sets ranging from instrumental techy tracks to deeply soulful songs. With a sheer fondness for the upbeat, Colette unifies her records through the warmth of her voice, powerful, rolling drums and distinctive bass lines. From G. Flame to Underworld to Synthique and The Greenkeepers, Colette’s programming is unmistakable. Colette has also collaborated with producers like Home & Garden, Greenskeepers and Kaskade on her debut artist album, “Hypnotized”.
It was pure bliss watching and listening to Colette and obviously this 3rd time seemed like the first time for everyone at the venue. A proof of how Colette’s allure defies weariness? Check out Warehouse 135’s headcount for that night…all of that 1000++ pax filling the club, crowding the dance floor, and singing along to get another dose of Colette, just enough to last them till her next visit!
Opening for Colette that night and toasting the nightcap was DRIVEN’s DJ ALI NEPOMUCENO, who played a deep, dubby, uber sexy House with long, melodic bass lines or in other words, Chicago House. A toast to this young gun for his talent and skills that improve threefold in each appearance he makes.
Major props once again to DRIVEN MANILA and WAREHOUSE 135, as well as the event’s major sponsors WINSTON, SMART GOLD, CHIVAS and ABC 5 for another smart choice bringing in Colette.
Copy by Karen Cornejo for DRIVEN, 07.23.07 ;)
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