Hot Picks: Mattia Scolaro Shares 10 Timeless Tracks from Underground House to Acid Edits
- Undrtone Blog
- Aug 6
- 3 min read
Mattia Scolaro knows his roots. Born in Italy and now based in Barcelona, he has built a reputation for house music that embodies both character and class. With past releases on Kaluki, Revival New York, and CUFF, and support from big hitters like Jamie Jones, Marco Carola, and Joseph Capriati, Mattia’s sound walks the line between precision and groove.
His latest release, the Dance All Night EP on Ilario Alicante’s Sound D’Elite, is further proof - the two-tracker blends hypnotic basslines, rolling rhythms, and hazy textures built for long after-hours sessions. Lead track Come With Me delivers pure low-end tension, while All Night hits a deeper, smoother note that’s already been rinsed across underground floors. Grab your copy here: https://www.beatport.com/release/dance-all-night/5072120.
With a love for the classic era of ’90s hip-hop and house music running through his DNA, Mattia’s Hot Picks playlist is filled with music that holds meaning. These tracks aren’t just great tunes – they’ve shaped who he is behind the decks.
Classic Man ’93 - Keepin’ On (Hot New York Mix)
One of the first house tracks I ever heard. I still remember the feeling I had while listening to it and the moment I realised I would be part of this magical world called music.
Blue Boy - Remember Me
A track crafted from amazing samples. I always imagine young people of that era listening to it on the radio and how it must have made them feel. It conveys a sense of freedom and happiness.
Armand Van Helden - You Don’t Know Me
One of the greatest house producers and one of the most iconic house hits.
Konrad Black & Ghostman - Medusa Smile
If there’s a definition of underground with sexy, edgy vocals and an acid touch, this is probably it. I’ve always been in love with this track.
Italoboyz vs Blind Minded - Bekeke
Some of Italy’s finest old-school producers. An unforgettable track that has been played around the world by the best DJs in the scene. Its iconic synth makes it truly unforgettable.
Hot Natured & Ali Love - Benediction
Melodies and vocals are perfectly on point. A perfect jam to celebrate life. Hot Natured has been one of my greatest inspirations.
Unknown Artist - Ijzeren Rots
A killer edit of an iconic song. What else can I say? Enjoy the ride.
Kiki - Good Voodoo (Visionquest Remix)
This track reminds me of one of the first and greatest parties I ever attended. I might have been younger than 18, but I still managed to get in. Marco Carola closed the event with this track after a long set, and it has never left my mind.
Butch - Aerobic
I’m still trying to figure out what it is about this track that gets me moving every time I hear it. There’s something special about it—probably the overall sexy vibes and the fact that you can play it on different occasions, and it always works.
Mattia Scolaro - All Night
Why not check out my most recent release? ‘All Night’ is a playful track that has been played by some of the most iconic DJs in the underground scene, from clubs to open-air events as the sun rises.
Mattia’s selections blend old-school depth with club-ready focus.
Whether it’s the raw feeling of Classic Man’s ‘Keepin’ On’ or the sleek edit energy of ‘Ijzeren Rots’, every track on this list carries its own memory, its own space in his story. You get a glimpse into the parties that moved him, the tracks that shaped his taste, and the icons that set the standard.
There’s also a clear thread of emotion in his choices – from the pure joy of Remember Me to the wide-eyed euphoria of Benediction. But it’s not just nostalgia. With his own track All Night closing out the list, Mattia shows he’s not just looking back – he’s pushing forward.
And if this playlist is anything to go by, he’s doing it with style, heart, and serious knowledge of what works on the floor.
Mattia Scolaro
Sound D’Elite
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