Hatiras Curates Funky House: A Groove Manifesto From the Spacedisco Boss
Hatiras — the Greek-Canadian producer who has been one of the most consistent names in funky house and jackin' house for decades — delivers this 30-track selection as a genuine sonic manifesto. More than a simple Beatport chart, Hatiras Curates Funky House is a statement of intent: groove above all else, unapologetic swing, and a dancefloor energy that never loses sight of its roots.
Navigating the Contemporary Groove Landscape
The selection moves fluidly between classic funky house, urgent jackin' house, and touches of deep house and nu disco, maintaining a tight BPM range of 122–128 that keeps the listening experience cohesive. Hatiras appears as an artist on multiple cuts, turning the curation into something almost autobiographical.
Among his own productions, «Fade Into The Morning Light» (D Minor, 126 BPM) opens the session with the warm signature feel of Spacedisco Records, while «Baby Wants To Disco» with Seamus Haji — a disco-house celebration in G Major — anchors the emotional core of the chart. «Hypnotized» on Toolroom and «Bad Mon Sound» on mau5trap prove that Hatiras can move between top-tier labels without diluting his identity.
Heavyweight Collaborations and Guest Artists
- Armand Van Helden, Mark Knight & D. Ramirez – «You» (Toolroom): A dream team combination delivering uncompromising groove.
- Re-Tide & Mattei & Omich – «Friday Night» (There Was Jack): European funky house at 128 BPM with that unmistakable dancefloor sheen.
- Low Steppa & Wh0 – «Raise Them» (Edible): The chart's energy peak, a reminder of why Low Steppa remains a scene benchmark.
- TEED & ANOTR – «Sound of You» (NO ART): An elegant closer that shows Hatiras has his eye on the freshest corners of house music.
- The Cube Guys – «Funkee Beatz» (Spacedisco): Lean, direct jackin' house with no unnecessary ornaments.
Label Context and Editorial Vision
Spacedisco Records dominates the selection with appearances on over ten tracks, making this chart a showcase for Hatiras's own catalogue — yet it never feels self-serving. The blend with releases from Toolroom, Edible, NO ART, Cruise Music, and PornoStar Records adds perspective and demonstrates a mature editorial sensibility. For any DJ seeking a funky house set with cohesion, identity, and guaranteed quality, this chart is an essential starting point.
