Serial Records | House Music from Paris

EXTRA NITE
DJ BERTRAND

#DeepHouse

1998.11.18

French producer DJ Bertrand unveils “Extra Nite”, an EP that channels the raw spirit of true House. Built for dancers and dreamers alike, the release showcases four distinct moods from a rising talent whose deep musical journey began in the early 90s—shaped by Detroit’s first waves, Parisian rave culture, and years spent behind the counter at BPM Records, France’s pioneering electronic music shop.

The title track “Extra Nite” brings cheerful, dancefloor-ready energy, while “9 AM Tool” dives into funk-soaked grooves designed for creative DJs. “Arkestrark” shifts the mood with down-tempo, jazzy elegance, and “Backroom and Poppers” closes the EP on an upbeat, late-night vibe crafted for smoky basements and after-hours intensity.

Bertrand’s craft is rooted in decades of exploration — from Raves at Fort de Champigny to residencies at the Rex Club, Jet Sex, Gibus, and eventually The End in London. His sets, mixing syncopated funk, sculpted harmonies and sensual House colors, reflect an artist shaped by encounters with visionaries like Carl Craig, Derrick May, Derrick Carter, and Kelli Hand.

“Extra Nite” embodies this evolution: unclassifiable, energetic, and unmistakably personal. A release that distills the essence of a DJ whose flying hands and boundless curiosity continue to turn every night into a celebration — and every mix into a magnetic, exalted journey.

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