Rezone Explained

Rezone
Birth Name:Yakov Morozov
Alias:Jake Anderson, Re-Zone
Birth Place:Russia
Years Active:2006–present

Yakov Morozov (born 6 August 1985), better known by his stage name Rezone, is a Russian DJ,[1] music producer and sound designer.

Musical career

Yakov was just 13 years old when he first tried to write electronic music. Since then all his free time between basketball training sessions was devoted to creating tracks.

In 2006, Rezone released his debut single "Money!". In the same year, the composition "128 Bass Killers Attack the Pop Industry" saw success.

In 2007, the track "Tribute to Mr. Toca of Revenge of a Bass Killer" was played in the mixes and radio shows by Bob Sinclar, Steve Lawler, and Benny Benassi.

In 2008, Yakov released his first studio album Follow Me[2] consisting of 13 tracks, the single "Singomakers" and collaborated with Afroboogie on the track "Twisted". In the same year, Rezone debuted at the 24th position in the ranking of the Top 100 DJs of Russia.[3]

In 2009, Rezone won the remix contest for the track "Mannheim" by Mark Knight and became the first Russian artist of Toolroom Records. On July 15 of the same year, a remix of the track "Eclipse" by Reza was released. This work was supported by Pete Tong in the radio show Essential Selection on BBC Radio 1.

In September 2010, Rezone released his second album The Best Remixes from Rezone.

In 2011, Rezone won the DJ Magazine and Nowtrax remix competition 'Remix Your Way to Asia' with the track "Pentonville Blues" by Boy George, Glide & Swerve, and played at the Lotus club in Macau at DJ Mags official party.[4]

In 2011, the CD single of Salme Dahlstrom's "C'Mon Y'All" including the Rezone Remix entered the Billboard charts.[5]

In 2012, Rezone created the sound design label Singomakers, whose sounds are used in various well-known compositions, films, and TV shows. [6]

In 2012, Dutch music channel Dancetrippin TV recorded the live set of Rezone at Kazantip Festival for episode #189.[7]

In September 2014, Rezone released the track "Moogulator"[8] on Mixmash Records, the record label of Dutch DJ/producer Laidback Luke, and the track "Bounce"[9] on British label CR2 Records.

In 2015, Yakov released "Freak You Well"[10] and a cover version of Depeche Mode's "Enjoy the Silence".[11] [12]

In November 2015, Rezone launched his Rezonance radio show.[13]

In October 2016, Rezone remixed the track "The Hypnotist" together with Zen Freeman and British hypnotist Paul McKenna.[14]

In 2017, Rezone released "Alco-Shopoholic",[15] [16] featuring blogger and singer Trev Li, on Canadian label Big Fish Recordings.

In 2018, Rezone released "Dirty Style",[17] a collaboration with Twin Scream. Ahead of the official release, Laidback Luke made an unofficial remix of it and played it regularly during performances at Tomorrowland, Ultra Music Festival, and EDC.[18]

On September 7, 2019, Rezone released an official remix of "3Acid3"[19] by French DJ/producer Joachim Garraud.

Singles and collaborations

TitleArtistLabelRelease Date
Fluids[20] RezoneUndgrd Music2019-05-03
Dirty Style[21] Rezone, Twin ScreamRezonance2018-02-05
Alco-Shopoholic[22] RezoneBig Fish Recordings 2017-12-25
Changes[23] Rezone, Incognet, Yana BlinderS2 Records2016-12-05
Bounce[24] RezoneCr2 Records2014-09-15
Moogulator[25] RezoneOnes To Watch Records (Mixmash)2014-09-04
Bass Drums Funktion OneRezoneBugEyed Records2013-11-18
Back in Time Rezone, Thomas PentonBlack Hole Recordings2013-04-01
Clubbed To DeathRezoneBugEyed Records2012-09-05
Growth AgainRezone, NopopstarBlack Hole Recordings2012-03-12
Dark Side SlaveRezoneRezone Records2011-09-19
TimeRezone, Anton NeumarkRezone Records2011-06-20
Out Of LimitsRezone, Ben CodaEnormous Tunes2011-06-10
One Love, One Life, One FateRezone, Zmey, Alisa RomanovaAvanti2011-05-16
The Best Remixes From Re-Zone (Part 2)RezoneRezone Records2011-04-19
House Of BrassRezoneAvanti2010-11-15
The Best Remixes From Re-Zone (Part 1)Rezone Rezone Records2010-09-20
Russian RailwaysRezone, Tesla16052010-09-01
Melody Of My HeartRezoneRezone records2010-03-24
UniteRezone, AfroboogieStereo Seven2010-02-23
Sunset At Kazantip RezoneElectric Candy 2009-12-02
TweakRezone, Reactor 13 James HarcourtBig & Dirty (Be Yourself Music)2009-10-27
Freak The SpeakersRezoneMiniaturesrec2009-10-19
Choose Rezone, Slava Shelest System Recordings 2009-04-16
Show Me LoveRezoneSystem Recordings 2008-11-17
TwistedRezone, AfroboogieWhoop Digital2008-10-09
Red Hot Chile PepperRezoneSystem Recordings2008-09-26
Follow Me RezoneRezone, DJ MarbraxBugEyed Records2008-07-16
Don't Wanna Be Your PrisonerRezoneBugEyed Records2008-02-21
Tribute to Mr. Toca Of Revenge Of A Bass KillerRezoneBugEyed Records2007-10-04
MiragesRezoneiRecords (iRecords)2007-07-02
Try#2RezoneiRecords (iRecords)2007-06-11
128 Bass Killers Attack The Pop IndustryRezoneMashtronic 2007-05-04
Reflection EP Rezone, SamishOryx Music2006-12-31
Money!RezoneOryx Music2006-10-05

Remixes

ArtistTitleLabelRelease Date
Joachim Garraud3Acid3 (Rezone Remix)UndGrd Music 2014-02-17
Zen Freeman, Paul McKennThe Hypnotist (Rezone Remix)[26] Magik Muzik 2014-02-17
Patrick HagenaarMagik feat. Sarah McLeod (Rezone Remix) Magik Muzik 2013-07-15
JES Before You Go (Rezone Remix)Magik Muzik2012-09-17
BobinaQuattro 372 (Rezone Remix)Magik Muzik 2012-06-18
Mell TierraEagle Beach (Rezone Remix) Avanti2012-02-20
Rosie Romero, Kyfu Black Magic (Rezone Remix) Avanti 2011-07-18
Derek HowellStride (Rezone Remix) Plusquam EDM 2011-02-25
Discoscience Iberian Girl (Rezone Remix) Rezone Records 2011-02-15
Phunk InvestigationTutan (Rezone Remix) Avanti 2010-01-25
Harry Brown Momentum (Rezone Remix) Whoop Digital 2009-10-12
Moti Brothers Secret Feelings (Rezone Remix) Ready Mix Records 2009-10-10
Mark Knight Mannheim (Rezone Remix)[27] Toolroom 2009-09-23
Reza Eclipse (Rezone Remix) Kinky Digital 2009-06-15
Boris Tweaking (Afroboogie & Re-Zone Remix) Stereo Productions2008-09-04
James Harcourt B*tch Tits (Rezone Remix) BugEyed Records2008-03-19
Jan PetersStarfire (Rezone Remix) Oryx Music2006-10-12

Notes and References

  1. Web site: BEST OF 2014: Interview with dj & producer REZONE. fluxbpmonline.blogspot.com.
  2. https://diamondrec.ru/re-zone/ Diamond Records news - Re-Zone - Follow Me
  3. https://dj.ru/topdj/top100/top100-2008 Top 100 DJs Russia Results
  4. http://houseplanet.dj/2011/04/08/nowtrax-remix-competition-winners-announced/ ‘Remix Your Way To Asia’ - contest results
  5. https://myslo.ru/news/arhiv/news-21941 Article on MySlo
  6. https://www.loopmasters.com/articles/4487-Running-Your-Own-Sample-Label-Interview-with-Yakov-Morozov-aka-REZONE- - Interview for Loop+
  7. https://www.dancetelevision.net/artists/4760/re-zone Dance Television about Rezone
  8. Web site: Rezone - Moogulator [ONES TO WATCH]]. 1001Tracklists.com.
  9. Web site: Rezone - Bounce [CR2]]. 1001Tracklists.com.
  10. Web site: Rezone Releases 'Freak You Well (ADE Special Edit)'. Pressparty.
  11. Web site: Behind the track with: Rezone - Enjoy The Silence (Exclusive Interview with Matt Caldwell PR). August 6, 2015. themusicessentials.com.
  12. https://www.nocturnal.asia/music/rezone-premieres-future-house-bomb-enjoy-the-silence/amp/ Nocturnal Asia about Enjoy The Silence remix
  13. Web site: Rezone Announces 'Rezonance Radio #1' . MusicCrowns.org.
  14. Web site: The Hypnotist (Remixes). October 6, 2016. DJ Mag.
  15. Web site: Rockdafuqout "ALCO-SHOPOHOLIC" Review. December 28, 2017. rockdafuqout.com.
  16. Web site: Edm Reviewer - "ALCO-SHOPOHOLIC" Review. December 26, 2017. edmreviewer.com.
  17. Web site: Rezone & Twin Scream – Dirty Style. February 5, 2018. We Rave You.
  18. Web site: Dirty Style Rotations. February 5, 2018. 1001tracklists.com.
  19. Web site: Two for the dance floors: Serious tech grooves. September 10, 2019. beatradar.com.
  20. Web site: "Rezone - Fluids" (Rezone). 2019-05-03. en. 2019-09-18.
  21. Web site: "Rezone & Twin Scream - Dirty Style" (Rezone & Twin Scream). 2018-02-19. en. 2019-09-18.
  22. Web site: "Rezone - Alco-Shopaholic" (Rezone). 2018-01-08. en. 2019-09-18.
  23. Web site: "Rezone & Incognet- Changes feat Yana Blinder" (Rezone). 2016-12-16. en. 2019-09-18.
  24. Web site: "Rezone - Bounce" (Rezone). 2014-09-29. en. 2019-09-18.
  25. Web site: "Rezone & Twin Scream - Dirty Style" (Rezone & Twin Scream). 2014-09-04. en. 2019-09-18.
  26. Web site: Rezone Remix on "Zen Freeman - The Hypnotist" (Rezone). 2014-03-24. en. 2019-09-18.
  27. Web site: Rezone Remix on "Mark Knight - Mannheim" (Rezone). 2009-09-22. en. 2019-09-18.