Cloonee has released his debut album, Are You Still You?.
Out today via his own Hellbent Records, the UK-born DJ and producer’s first full-length project marks a defining moment in the career of one of house music’s biggest names as he continues to push the genre envelope.
The 16-track album is said to capture the Shefflield-hailing, now LA-based artist’s journey from playing underground clubs to the world’s biggest stages, blending the infectious grooves that have become his signature with a more expansive and personal creative vision, according to a press release.
“One comment I’ve seen throughout my career is, ‘bring back the old Cloonee,’” the artist said in a statement shared in August. “The funny thing though, there’s an equal amount of people that ask for a different Cloonee, this Cloonee & that Cloonee. Plus, let’s not forget the current Cloonee. I’ve always taken these comments as a compliment. It’s part of career longevity to move with the times, and to connect & grow with people at many different phases of your journey.”
Joining previously released album singles including “Good Girl” with Prospa, “Get Up And Dance,” “Back Of The Club,” and “Movimiento,” the LP features a high-profile collaboration with Chris Lake on the pair’s late-night groove, “Paradise,” one of 10 collaborations on the project alongside link-ups with SOSA, Fallon, Ranger Trucco, Yandel & ATLAC, Joseph Capriati, Chris Lorenzo, and more.
The release arrives as a landmark in a decade-plus catalog that lays claim to this era’s biggest house hits—”Stephanie,” Sippin’ Yak,” “X-Rated,” “The Ciggie,” and “Free Your Mind,” among others—and follows an equally massive live run with sold-out headline dates across North America and Europe and major appearances at Red Rocks, EDC Las Vegas, and Bonnaroo.
The touring continues this month with performances at Music On in Ibiza, Starlight Festival at the Pyrmids of Giza, Club Space and III Points, LIV Las Vegas, and Day Trip NorCal, ahead of three shows at ADE and Halloween appearances at Escape and BOO Seattle.
Listen to Cloonee’s debut album, Are You Still You?, below.
Featured image courtesy: Cloonee.