Big Bang was the solo alias of London-based Italian producer Simone Serritella, who was also half of jazz-house duo Cuica. The Big Bang sound combined swinging Latin jazz rhythms with bright keyboard melodies and soulful vocals, and was often categorized as "broken beat" or "nu-jazz." Serritella's first single as Big Bang, "Dribbling"/"Colours," arrived on U.K. label Far Out Recordings in 2000. Early in 2001, Serritella founded the Arision label, which released the majority of his subsequent recordings. Debut full-length Arriving Soon appeared in 2002, along with 12" singles "Higher" and "Pressure." The remix collection Rework Project followed in 2004, containing mixes by 4hero, IG Culture, and Domu. A pair of 2005 singles, "Smile in Your Eyes" and "Sweet y Sour," preceded second proper album Way in Jazz, which appeared in 2006 along with another remix collection, Essential Selection. No further Big Bang recordings emerged, and Serritella ended Arision in 2011, subsequently relocating to New York City. ~ Paul Simpson, Rovi