Mario Fabriani - Schoolyard Shenanigans EP

Review by Kasia Borowicz

Schoolyard Shenanigans EP by Mario Fabriani: A Deep Dive into House Music Magic Alright, buckle up, because we’re about to take a trip back to 2006—a year when flip phones were cool, MySpace ruled the internet, and Mario Fabriani dropped Schoolyard Shenanigans EP. Yeah, it’s an odd name for an album that’s all about smooth beats and late-night vibes, but hey, who are we to judge? Released on Jackin Tracks (a label that knows its way around house music), this little gem is packed with three tracks of pure electronic goodness. Let’s break it down. First off, let’s talk genre. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill house music; nope, it’s got layers. Think deep house grooves mixed with some funky undertones that make you wanna move even if you're sitting at your desk pretending to work. The whole thing was produced and written by Fabriani himself, which gives it this cohesive vibe—like he knew exactly what he wanted to say without overcomplicating things. And props to Matt Colton for mastering it so clean you can hear every kick drum like it’s whispering sweet nothings in your ear. Now, onto the tracks. I’ll spare you the play-by-play of all three and focus on my personal faves: What You Need and Disco Latino. These two stuck with me like gum on a hot sidewalk. What You Need kicks off the EP with a bassline so slick it feels like it just slid out of a ‘70s discothèque and into modern times. It’s one of those tracks where the groove sneaks up on ya—you think you’re just vibing casually, then BAM! Your feet have taken control and you’re doing some weird wiggle-dance in your kitchen. The beat builds steadily, teasing you with little synth stabs here and there until you’re fully hooked. It’s not trying too hard, but man, does it deliver. Honestly, I could listen to this track while folding laundry and somehow feel cooler than James Bond sipping a martini. Then there’s Disco Latino, which sounds like someone mashed up Studio 54 with a salsa club and sprinkled a bit of Miami magic on top. The percussion hits hard, and the rhythm has this infectious shuffle that makes you wanna grab the nearest lampshade—or person—and start spinning. There’s something delightfully retro about it, yet it still feels fresh enough to slap into any playlist today. It’s the kind of song that makes strangers smile awkwardly at each other on a crowded dance floor because they’re both thinking, “Damn, this is good.” As for The Groove Bug… well, let’s just say it’s fine. Not bad, not amazing—kinda like ordering plain toast at brunch. Sometimes simple works, but it doesn’t leave much of an impression. So, what’s the verdict? Schoolyard Shenanigans EP might not reinvent the wheel, but it sure knows how to spin it. If you’re into house or deep house, this is definitely worth a listen. Plus, the fact that it came out in 2006 kinda blows my mind—it feels timeless, like it could drop tomorrow and still turn heads. Here’s the kicker though: listening to this EP made me realize how rare it is to find music that’s both effortless and intentional. Most artists these days seem obsessed with being flashy or experimental, but Fabriani proves that sometimes less really is more. Or maybe I’m just biased because I accidentally spilled coffee on myself dancing to Disco Latino. Either way, check it out. You won’t regret it.

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Artist: Mario Fabriani
Album: Schoolyard Shenanigans EP

Electronic

2006

Rating: 4.32

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Filename: mario-fabriani-schoolyard-shenanigans-ep.zip

MP3 size: 22.2 mb
FLAC size: 105.9 mb

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
The Groove Bug
What You Need
Disco Latino

Video

Mario Fabriani - The Groove Bug

Mario Fabriani - Disco Latino

Mario Fabriani - What You Need (2006)

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Catalog Numbers

JT010

Labels

Jackin Tracks

Listen online

escuchar en línea
lyssna på nätet
kuunnella verkossa
online anhören
lytte på nettet
online luisteren
ouvir online
ascolta in linea
écouter en ligne

Formats

Vinyl
12"
EP

Companies

Role	Company
Mastered At	Optimum Mastering

Credits

Role	Credit
Mastered By	Matt Colton
Producer	Mario Fabriani
Written-By	Mario Fabriani

Barcodes

Matrix / Runout (Side A): JT010 A1 MATT OPTTIMUM
Matrix / Runout (Side B): JT010 B1

About Mario Fabriani

Real Name

Joey Youngman

Aliases

Joey Youngman
The Girth
Frequent Flyers
Bosco & Terell
Spyro Pappadopoulos
Count Funkula
Wolfgang Gartner

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Schoolyard Shenanigans EP* by Mario Fabriani is a hidden gem in the electronic music scene. Released in 2006 under the label Jackin Tracks, it blends House and Deep House with serious groove. Fun fact—Mario Fabriani not only produced the entire EP but also wrote all its tracks. One standout track, *Disco Latino*, even brings a Latin flair to the dance floor. Oh, and it was mastered by Matt Colton, who’s known for giving tracks that polished, professional touch. Not bad for an EP from the US that still holds up today!

Comments

40verycool

2025-03-15

Timeless wax

wuderek

2025-03-15

Just found out Mario Fabriani is Wolfgang Gartner. Fuck everything.

conscioustranslator

2025-03-14

I still got this piece of wax. Wish I had the digi copy.

kehkashananwar

2025-03-14

this has gotta be one of my favorite ep's by mario. he keeps it so groovy on this one.

aguscahsonorejo

2025-03-13

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

hello2901183

2025-03-13

@zielagonzalez Unfortunately it has been removed from all download sources, and only available on Vinyl now. Good luck

lifeisjusttooshort

2025-03-13

where i can download this song i must have it so much

opeoluwaadelaja

2025-03-13

insane

souvlakigr

2025-03-12

Thank Youuuuuu ;]

andiamoinitaly

2025-03-11

Discovered this banger in one of Dafunkem's mixes. Its worth checking him out, he has a lot of great mixes :) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoaNI3vV6VUgujdbMuKIaWA