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Sally C’s musical baby – Big Saldo’s Chunkers – continues to grow wings. Following a fresh debut from UK producer Papa Nugs and last year’s collab ‘DR Pleasure’ with Eliza Rose that’s still getting rinsed, the label broadens the Chunkers sound palette to share two future-facing remixing of Cromby’s classic ‘House Flava’ from Peach and CARISTA.
The track was a summer ’24 highlight and epitomised Cromby’s special touch in the studio, nominated for Track of the Year by DJ Mag, heavily supported on BBC Radio 1 and was a go-to for countless artists including Job Jobse, Chloe Caillet, NIKS, Moxie and Midland among many others.
“For myself and Cromby, plus all our friends – ‘House Flava’ soundtracked pretty much all of 2024. As soon as Chris made it, he sent it to me and we immediately knew it belonged on the label. It was a Chunker. The record came out at the end of last summer, so we spiced it up with a couple of insane remixes from two of our favourite artists ahead of Summer 2025. I’m obsessed with both remixes and can’t stop playing them,” shares Sally.
A big supporter of the original, Canadian selector Peach brings bags of trippy energy to her ‘House Flava’ remix. Stripped back, pumping and full of low-end swing, this is simultaneously a classic tech house roller, that packs plenty of woozy tribal energy. “There is only one Peach, her energy, quirkiness and skills behind the decks and in her productions are unmatched. She’s taken a super sexy rolling take on the original which melts into your ears and out of the speakers.”
Dutch powerhouse CARISTA is next up on re-rub duties. The United Identities label boss takes this into eerie after-hours territory, with a dynamic cut marked by subterranean bass stabs and a sinister lead, while retaining sections of the original vox. Perfect for those long sessions when things go a little wonky. “CARISTA is an absolute power house. Her productions are heavy hitting, drum and acid focused bangers with a slick simplicity we love at Chunkers. Her remix is just that – heavy chunk has arrived!” Sally buzzes.
“Was a pleasure to flip ‘House Flava’ despite being a bit of a challenge considering I love the original – but I decided to try to capture some sleezy and late-night feeling with it.” – Peach
“An absolute honour and a lot of fun to work on this remix. I’ve met Cromby and Sally C a couple of times over the years and we’ve hung out. They’re good peoples and both incredible DJs and producers too. When Sally C asked me to make a remix of this banger it was a no brainer for me. For the remix I wanted to keep the iconic vocal sample, baseline and stabs, while making it tougher, rougher and ready for the smoky and dark basement raves and festivals.” – CARISTA
Cromby – ‘House Flava – The Remixes’ EPCat no.: BSC005RMXLabel: Big Saldo’s ChunkersRelease date: 13 June 2025Format: DigitalPre-save: https://ffm.to/bsc005rmx
