Prominent Brazilian club D-Edge are happy to announce the launch of their compilation series "Cutting Edge" with an album compiled and mixed by long standing house producer, DJ & Classic label co-boss, Luke Solomon. In this day and age, some could ask, what's the point on releasing a mixed collection of tracks in a solid, physical format? After all, with the availability of podcasts and DJ mixes throughout the virtual space, it is surely a sysiphic task to try and make a statement through any other media ?? But that's exacly the point of a compilation that holds not only authorship, but also a purpose. And not a trivial one: it is meant to stay, to exceed any shelflife and avoid being adrift in the flood of novelty and disposable material that strikes the musical universe in the internet era. This is a mixed compilation, one that cuts deep, that leaves traces behind, scars. The kind of indelible memento that both D-Edge Records and Luke strive to create in each release. Here, each track is concentrated to have a maximum effect, conveying a string of magical moments woven by pristine technical skills and sealed by the unique sensibility of a master of the craft. Thus, if the original question still holds any ground, if there's any doubt about the intention behind this compilation and its place in our daily life, it'll be easily answered by listening to its very content. Proving he has his finger firmly on the pulse of the modern electronic scene, Luke's mix is a taught selection of moody and broody house and techno. It waves and skilfully snakes its way though sultry vocal stuff, tightly wired synths and bare machines grooves of a decidedly timeless nature. Contemporary names like Kink, Neville Watson and Kris Wadsworth sit next to the more mature likes of Chicago's Boo Williams: the result, though, are always engaging and never obvious. Whether arms are flailing and the sounds are unhinged, when pushing through more frantic techno or going deeper under ground, the desire to dance always remains as trippy overtones gentle percolate all around. With D-Edge's reputation for futuristic clubbing experiences, this finely mixed selection from Luke Solomon is as fresh as you'd expect.