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Outside a cold wind whistles through the leafless trees.
Inside, in the Bordello, we maintain the summer heat with the inviting warmth of a new signing: Longhair. Incandescent notes, a powerful kick drum and thick bass introduce the pair of Swift and Homeboy with their track 'Squirt.' Claps coalesce with radiant chords as the Wilde Renate residents beam happiness from speakers. 'Bunny' follows.

True to it's name, the second piece is an alluring work of soft pads, gentle percussion and playful melodies. Hopping between styles, 'Bunny' shines with a glistening Miami chic and glows with a house brightness. The chesty thump of drums is met by toms and a funk-filled synthline for the journey that is 'As We Travel.'

Clear seas and sun-kissed beaches are conjured as Longhair whisk you away on a final voyage of pure musical pleasure.

Rocksteady Disco returns with a package of officially licensed remixes of Brasilian master percussionist Dudu Tucci. As you’ve come to expect from the Rocksteady Disco family the release is a diverse one, starting with the peak hour acid vibes of “Luana (Pontchartrain Tuluminati Dub)”. Rounding out the A-side is the pensive and moody driving afro house of “Pai Benedeto (Kiko Navarro Remix feat. Carlos Mena)”, complete with a monologue reminding us why we get together in front of soundsystems and dance. On the B-side Blair French puts his foot in “Luana” only the way he can, with tons of drums and a dread bassline for the after hour freaks. Peter Croce closes out the release with his sensual Balearic-meets-Donald-Fagen remix of “Shakehands” featuring a stellar synth solo from Topher Horn. Cut loud to high quality wax, don’t sleep.

Bottin brings us this juicy Artifact 4-tracker in super-limited-quantities. Dulce De Luna is an acid disco weapon with some sabor latino. Volver Al Campo is a psychedelic cosmic ritual chant (sounds like Adriano Celentano maxi-dosing mushrooms in the Italian countryside). El Caballero Oscuro serves as the main theme from John Carpenter's space-horror flick shot in the extraterrestrial jungle (only he didn't make that movie, yet) - Finally, we get a slab of low-hip high-energy madness for hardcore Italo heads (those who want the hypnotic synth machinery, not the demented vocals) - Get this quick before the usual discogs price bump - GREY WAX!

"You’re So Fine" is a new collaboration between the production team of Synergic Silence (José Ramón Gil, Fernando Lagreca, Sergi Elias) and Italoconnection (Paolo Gozzetti and Fred Ventura). Always with a catchy melody and lead, A side includes the original version plus a classical Italoconnection Remix. On B-side, two new talented producers from Spain, Futuro and Adrian Marth give a second
chance with a different approach to the track.

Any time the discerning ear of Danny Krivit turns to upper echelon artists like the two featured on this latest 12-inch single, you know you’re in for a special treat, and that’s exactly what we have here. First up is Stevie Wonder’s timeless “If You Really Love Me,” a song written in 1970 by newlyweds Stevie and Syreeta Wright and simply glowing with the warmth and soulfulness that surrounds the happiest of unions. Krivit in conjunction with Kei and Nagi of Dazzle Drums, & Me & the Gang, utilizes the entire original song structure, in the process lifting Syreeta’s soaring backup vocals to the collaborative level they deserve, while underlaying the entire affair with Dazzle Drums’ trademark percussion-heavy, four on the floor thump. The result is certainly one of the finest, most respectful efforts in a field of Stevie house remixes that has seen far too many limp entries over the years.

Filling the flip side is Mr. K’s much-loved take on Chaka Khan’s “I Know You, I Live You.” Appearing in a rather murkily EQ-ed form in the early 2000's, this new issue wipes away the sonic sludge with a sparkling mastering job that reveals the full range of Mr. K’s epic edit. With pieces seamlessly stitched together from the original song, the album-only reprise, and Tony Humphries’ remix from the 1989 Life Is A Dance Chaka remix project, this rightfully celebrated mix can lay claim to being the definitive release of this undisputed classic. There are hardly better calls to the dancefloor than this, as partygoers at countless jams can attest. Most Excellent Unlimited and Mr. K are pleased to offer DJs and listeners the opportunity to send that call out themselves with this new release, exclusively for Record Store Day 2022.

Chicago's Ten City have long been one of the most respected and successful vocal house groups to emanate from the city since the late 80s. The groups original and unique style fused elements of gospel and soul with acoustic, orchestral arrangements, underpinned by the throb of Chicago's house sound. Featuring the powerhouse production and vocal stylings of Marshall Jefferson with Byron Stingily, 'Be free’ is the first new release from the group since 1994. ‘Be Free’ - originally released in 2021 - was the sonic natural continuity of cult releases and worldwide club hits such as ‘That’s the way love is’ and ‘Devotion’ that have never left dance-floors, discerning DJs and dancers' hearts and memories since.

Dimitri From Paris has naturally been a fan of Ten City from the very beginning. Upon hearing 'Be Free' he reached out to producer Marshall Jefferson to ask him to remix his new song ‘Music Saved My Life’, and after a quick chat Marshall asked if Dimitri could remix ‘Be Free’ in return and a deal was struck. As with most of his work, Dimitri used all of the original production, respectively and intuitively adding a few extra touches for maximum dance-floor potential. It is no surprise then that this long awaited vinyl release of 'Be Free' comes with Marshall Jefferson and Byron Stingily's full approval, with Byron even being quoted as saying that Dimitri's new version is ‘one of my favourite mixes of one of my songs ever!’

Re-issue on blue vinyl of this Sabadell Sound anthem released originally in 1987 by Blanco y Negro Music.‘Crazy’ wss the follow-up of ‘In The Night’ (re-issues on picture disc) and keeps the mood of that italo inspired movement created in Spain know as Sabadell Sound. Uptempo and happy track very italoish. Limited edition!

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Released originally in 1986 by the small label Industry it had a short distribution and only a few labels released all over Europe (only south of Europe). Mid tempo track to fit any italo disco mood.

Not brassy melodies but super melodic leads combined with the perfect male voice. If you are an italo disco follower and you have had this record back in the 80s, it will be probably among your favs. This one not to miss.

The Ringmaster is the first studio album by Dutch DJ Bakermat. The Ringmaster also includes the singles “Partystarter", ”Trouble”, “Learn To Lose”, “Baianá”, and “Under The Sun (ft. Kidda)”. The full album features collabs with Alex Clare, Gossip Girl's Emily Lind, BRÅVES, and 7Chariot amongst others.

We're all searching for The Answer and looking for The Feeling but maybe what we seek is already within our grasp! PARKWAY RHYTHM are back with more self-help for the soul. BE YOURSELF is built on solid foundations with a fat synthesized bassline and a catchy, optimistic message. We feel it has all the elements to lift your dancefloors spirits.

On the flip we stretched out into dubbier territory and made some rhythmchanges for the more progressive dancefloors and dj's.

Volume 2! MUNIR aka MIDNIGHT RUNNERS on his 5th drop with STAR CREATURE, hits us again with some diggin' deep dug ups from his corner of the world. This one picks up where his TUGBOAT EDITS VOL 14, HAUNTING ECHOES and NUSANTARA VOL 1 left off. Tidal waves of jazz funk, space disco & boogie.