In Session: Cinthie

Beste Modus is a label we've put a lot of time into showcasing over the last year. It's not on everybody's radar just yet, but trust us: every track that's released, every artist who's on the stable and every BM gig that's played is at a gold standard level.

Last year we put our money where our mouth is, inviting Beste Modus into The Lab LDN as well as including the imprint in our Best Labels Of 2015. This year we'll continue to bet on the Beste and we're delighted to bring you a mix by the woman behind it all: Cinthie.

Beste Modus is only six records deep but Cinthie's career in underground dance music began long before the label cut its first test pressing. She earned her stripes DJing across Berlin as a teenager in the 90s and has gone on to use her love of underground dance music to establish a collective of young producers who each bring different styles to the table.

There's Stevn.Aint.Leavn, who makes rugged, rolling house, Ed Herbst, who keeps everything fuelled by an abundance of groove, Albert Vogt, whose vocals are sultry and serene and Diego Krause, whom Cinthie also runs Unison Wax with.

Both Beste Modus and Unison Wax are vinyl-only, with records selling out pretty damn quick whenever they're released. As if that wasn't enough, the sub label, Beste Freunde, is another incredible example of Cinthie's A&R skills. The sister imprint acts as a home for friends of the label that bring similar vibes with their output.

They are now two releases deep and the second instalment dropped last week. It features tracks from ManooZ, Martin Goldyn, Peer Du and Philipp Boston and all of the cuts focus on that smooth, house sensibility that the Beste Modus crew showcase so well.

It's not just DJing and label managing that Cinthie excels at though, she's a mean producer and we had the pleasure of premiering her track from Beste Modus 006.

Perhaps the most apt showcase to date of what she's doing now though and the best look at her label's talent is the aforementioned Beste Modus Lab performance from last year.

Cinthie, Stevn.Aint.Leavn, Ed Herbst and Diego Krause all brought their A-games to the London office and it was one of our favourite sessions of last year. While Cinthie's slot was short, it packed a punch and her mixing was everything we knew it would be: sleek, on-point and vibrant.

Last year saw Cinthie embark on her busiest year yet in terms of gigs. Focusing mainly in Europe, she had stops at Concrete in Paris, Egg in London and she played at pretty much every notable club in Berlin, including several sets at Chalet, Tresor, ://about blank and Watergate. At the latter she plays as a resident and hosts regular Beste Modus events at the club on the river.

Her hour-long In Session mix is packed full of exclusive cuts and, most importantly, it's a lesson in thick grooves and house rollers. We're confident you'll be dancing from the first drop.

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