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The hot fuss surrounding CROOKERS is about to reach a new level. Already one of the hippest act in dance circles they will soon unleash their debut album, “TONS OF FRIENDS”. The Italian dj duo has quickly grown from the tiny clubs to massive venues and festivals throughout the world.

Despite the constant remix request from international stars like U2, Moby and many others, they’re committed to staying grounded amongst all the hype. Bot, one half of the duo insisted their success has changed little about their life so far, with non stop traveling and outspoken friends helping them keep their feet firmly on the ground. “We rarely stay in five star hotels, and we’ve never ever flown first class and only fly business class for long haul killer flights such as to Australia,” he added.

He also emphasized that the duo remains committed to experimental music despite becoming so popular with mass audiences in the last two years. “We always do what we feel like in the moment, thinking about going mainstream doesn’t really work,” said Bot. “For example, when we did the Kid Cudi track we remixed it for free and it didn’t even appear on the 12 inch when the single was first released,” he pointed out. “Then 12 months later it’s at number 2 in the UK.”

The first single unleashed from the debut album was a Hip Hop club banger ‘PUT YOUR HANDS ON ME’, that featured the vocals of kardinal offishial and carla – marie. The collaborative-heavy LP includes Tim Burgess, Roisin Murphy, Kelis, Pitbull, Radioclit, Scandinavian electro-royalty Soulwax as well as rap maestro Kardinal Offishal and Xenomania’s Carla-Marie, who are both featured on Crookers’ new single, Put Your Hands On Me. “Tons Of Friends” is expected to be released  in January 2010. Be sure to check it out!

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