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12” reissue of the sought-after 1986 freestyle gem by the well-known Exposé’s member Laurie Miller and produced by Michael Morejon in Miami.

Including the dub mix and the extended version by Skyrager.

Restored from the original master tapes, licensed directly by the artist.

This release is the result of the collaboration between Presagi (Paesaggi Records sub-label) and Laurie Miller’s Xica Productions.

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2017 Remastered version of FR004 b/w additional track ''Let's Bang'', taken from the original 1997's Cybonic In Effect EP. Parental Advisory Frustrated Funk straight from the 313. Keep hanging!!

"The Burning Bright Light" is a mind-meld between improvisation trio "Dromedaries" (saxophonist Keir Neuringer of Irreversible Entanglements, Shayna Dulberger on double bass, and percussionist Julius Masri) and sci-fi writer/vocalist "Alexoteric" (Alex Smith), evoking epic sci-fi cinemascapes, vocabulary- and reference-rich underground writing, the liberatory jazz tradition, and playful avant-garde experimentation.

Recorded in a single high-voltage burst of cosmic collaboration on an October afternoon at Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Soundworks, "The Burning Bright Light" is a sonic document like no other. A mind-meld between improvisation trio »Dromedaries« and sci-fi writer/vocalist "Alexoteric" (Alex Smith), the album emerges organically on a foundation of speculative fiction, free jazz interaction, avant-garde textures, and freestyle refrains.

RAWAX proudly welcomes Kim Nazel, one of the founders of N.W.A. aka The Arabian Prince to the Family! We are happy to present you in future some classic releases and new productions, including a brand new album on the RAWAX WEST COAST EDITION. Starting with "The Arabian Prince And The Sheiks - Take You Home Girl/ Innovator" from 1985, originally released on RAPSUR Records. Our release contains for the first time the unreleased extended version of "Take You Home, Girl"!!! Another highlight is " Innovative Life" this track was done by Kim Nazel together with another legend who is Dr. Dre!!!
Highly recommended!

Childsplay presents 4 XXXplosive elektro traXXX 4 the cyb3rR4v3 4 the XXX-rated debut from 19-yr old ukrainian ghettotek superstar Soft Grunge. 100% of profits go 2 support the kyiv-based artist and local Ukrainian charity.

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another gem from the endless treasure island called Power Music and the Mastermid behind who is DJ Duke! This time in the rebound the 1997 classic "Electro Force"!

Contemporary DIY Street Soul, New Jack, Electro Funk studio project from Parisian DJ Raphaël Top-Secret & Antoine Kogut (Syracuse).

For lovers of Loose Ends, Larry Heard, Mad Professor, Strafe or Sade. This EP includes two smash-hit A-side remixes by LA and Vancouver underground celebrities Benedek and Pender Street Steppers (PPU / Mood Hut) that sound like 1986 or 1992 !

Original versions are found on the B-side with “Give It Up”, a smooth and romantic 112 bpm G-Funk jam that is the perfect track for your drive to the coast, while “The Way They Do …”, a 98 bpm dreamy electronic AOR indie-pop dubby, will take you to an island.

Using original vintage gear as the TR-808, Emulator II, DX-7 and Rhodes, electric guitar, studio bass arrangements, the release shows sophisticated skills in the production stages, while being a very refreshing pop and dance release.

A stunning debut for the Cachette label !

After last years „4 THA CULTURE“ and his collaboration with horsegiirL „My Little White Pony“ MCR-T releases his debut album „My Voice My Weapon Of Choice“. My Voice My Weapon Of Choice weaponises MCR-T ́s fierce Soul Power on the mic. This album being more personal than usual, MCR-T does not shy away from giving his listeners insights to his inner demons and personal battles over the course of making this release. Tracks that all tell deep and personal stories while staying true to their club functional nature. MCR-T pays homage to Grace Jones' opening statement on her record “This Is”. Realizing that the liberation of self starts with the paper and pen, the means to an end - therapeutic self expression. Bold statements backed by even bolder sounding rracks all across the electronic music spectrum to underline not only his versatility on the dancefloor but also in the studio. Different flavors for the deserving multifaceted raver of tomorrow.

For 1971’s Black Unity, Pharaoh Sanders added groove to foundation of spiritual and free jazz he had explored on his previous Impulse! albums. The result is a piercing and emotive 37-minute rhythm-driven title track exploration of African, Latin, aborigine and Native American sounds.

This Verve By Request title is pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Third Man in Detroit.

A match made in dancefloor heaven, as two worlds collide with LDN partystarters Make A Dance committing their official remix of indie rock four-piece, Django Django’s percussive bumper ‘Don't Touch That Dial’ to vinyl for a limited pressing, complete with vinyl only dub mix on the flip.

Already squarely aimed at the club, the Make A Dance duo take the original to stratospheric heights, flipping it into a body-popping, electro bomb which sits Japanese singer Yuuko’s vocals centre stage intertwined with glitching synth lines and acid armoury to turn this into a full frontal, downright infectious firecracker.

On the B, the vinyl only exclusive dub mix let’s those juiced up, electro grooves fly as deft hints of Yuuko’s vocals bounce around your brain.

DJ Feedback:

Moxie / NTS - love the dub version

Yu Su / NTS - hell yes

System Olympia - I like this

Apiento / Test Pressing - Yeah that's a fun one : )

Bill Brewster - Really nice

Josh Cheon / Dark Entries – wow not sure how i missed this. its pure dancefloor
bliss! ecstatic euphoria

Arveene - I love this harks back to Major Force meets the Nyc electro-funk. 1980’s
popping & Locking! Right up my street

MLiR / Magic Teapot Records / Studio Barnhus - Lovely stuff from a lovely duo!

Lipelis - Great version! Especially the vocal mix for me

Rohan Rakhit / Daytimers / Balamii - That dance dub is a vibe. Seriously infectious.

Good Block - Yes loved this one, it’s on the key

U.S legendary producer Debonaire returns to Fdb Records to deliver his third EP to date!!! Thirteen years after “The Rise Of The Bass Planet” on French imprint run by Vstee, one of the Miami Bass pioneers, Claudio Barrella introduces “Badass”, a future classic EP taken from his eponymous album published in 2022 on Debonaire Records Inc.

Fulfilled with timeless electro references, this collection of four untouchable joints pushes once again the boundaries of old-school sound to the next-level. Ode to the glorious days of electrofunk, relentless “He Is The Master” on A side serves up a brilliantly dancefloor Hip-Hop/Electro monster enhanced by a nice flow of cut’n’paste samples featuring Newcleus, Schooly D, Dynamix II, Man Parrish, Cybotron and thousands of other unmissable classics. Here comes an outstanding Time Machine that will definitely break out your linoleum.

Second tune of the opus, slow “Badass Reprise (Wax Version)” signs a hip-rock masterpiece a la Rage Against The Machines characterized by a dirty Californian spirit. Fat!On the flipside, robotic “Computer Program”, written along with his partner in crime DJX aka Maggotron, offers a cutting-edge mayhem bas(s)ed upon crystal clear sororities, some heading vocoder robot lyrics fusing with Sci-Fi tones in the background. Ace!

The Absolute climax of the 12’’, “You Feel Me Now” brings a massive cocktail of beats and low frequencies, injecting serious 80's vibes over frantic scratches and sharp 808 programming.

Packed in a beautiful white sleeve and brilliantly illustrated by DJ and Plastic designer Julien Dumaine, this collectible wax will provide intense cyber vocals and retro flavored electro to your subwoofers! Must have!

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For its fifth release, french label The Bass Academy goes back into time!!! Originally written by legendary Man Parrish, "Boogie Down Bronx", a cult classic from 1984, sees a mighty resurrection with a "fresh mix" rework from UK Electro veteran Bass Junkie. Not the first time Phil Klein (Battle Trax, Breakin' Records) remixes Man Parrish as he committed in 2002 the heavy “Bass Junkie's Boogie Down Bass Mix” of “Hip Hop Re Bop”. Today, he serves up an uncompromising electro funk mayhem made of old schoolish samples, vintage synth melodies, retro congas, relentless scratches and pounding 808 beats. This brand new Sci-Fi anthem, enhanced with the legitimate legacy from the past, will invite you for some irresistible B-Boy breakdancing movements on the linoleum!!! Tuuuuuunnne! On the flipside, Phil teams up once again with long time partner in crime Simon “The Dexorcist” Brown. Together, as Gods Of Technology, (Battle Trax), they revisit another untouchable song, “Future Computer”, an exclusive to TBA track written by Jamie Jupitor and published in 2017 (TBA02). Metallic sororities melt with nasty vocoder sequences and imparable whispers turn the cut into an ode to the dancefloor thanks to harsh and hammering beats. What a timeless monster in pure West Coast tradition! With abrasive outings to appear on the forthcoming months including an incredible album with Matt Whitehead on Dominance Electricity, Phil Klein definitively returns to studios stronger than ever, putting a end to a short blackout. Rush in this hypnotizing collector 12”, limited as usual to 150 copies as it marks one of Phil Klein’s best releases to date!

Egyptian Lover's first record since 1994..... Solid electro dancefloor tracks like no other. Still rocking and still making the ladies shake their hot pants! BIG TIP!!...

Musique Pour La Danse welcomes celebrated Brooklyn DJ Frankie Bones and is thrilled to announce the release of 2 new exclusive vinyl EPs in the long lasting Bonesbreaks serie in collaboration with the artist own imprint Bangin Music.

Spinning records since the early 80’s, Frankie Bones imported Rave culture in the USA after he played Energy in UK in front of +25K. His Brooklyn Storm Raves and unique sound signature were the foundation of the rave movement in the whole United States of America. Frankie Bones had classic releases on Nu Groove, ESP-Sun, Logic, Rave Age, Underworld, Trax, XL, ran the successful Sonic Groove Records shop with brother Adam X aka Traversable Wormhole and Heather Heart and collaborated with Lenny Dee, Nico, Tommy Musto, Joey Beltram, KLF and the The Moody Boys to name a few.

The legendary Bonesbreaks serie started back in 1988 on Underworld Records and are elaborated irresistible sample-based tools for the working D.J.’s and reflects the artist deep love for dope breaks and dirty techno sounds. Eight most wanted classic cuts that will bring you back in time inside a sweaty hangar where fresh nasty stabs and acid hypnotic basslines are ruling the night forever.

For the first time ever, lyrical heavyweight Canibus and producer extraordinaire Pete Rock have joined forces! Released as a 7-inch in highly limited quantities, this epic pairing showcases one of the genre's best spitters, with arguably one of the most coveted boardsmen in the game. The duo kicks things off on the side A titled, “Princibly This,” a feel good groove that fuses soothing horns over a thumping drum track that sets the stage for ‘Bis to deliver his verbal onslaught. On the flipside, “Poet’s Palaquin,” Canibus continues to show and prove his lyrical dexterity with a head nodding banger courtesy of Soul Brother #1 who pairs ominous keys and sinister bass stabs over hard drums.

Second release on the new RAWAX EAST COAST EDITION comes again from The Arabian Prince And The Sheiks!
It's the 1986 hit "Situation Hot". The re-mastered black vinyl edition will be out in June 2021. Highly recommemded!

Struck but not beaten, 777 crawls back out to present Nasty King Kurl's next mischievous achievement: Baba Bass Tunes

777_24! A barkin' bad electro bass release with five booty bustin' tracks leaving no body unturned!

Aris & User 1201 impose a risky EP for this smoking 8th release of CAF?
1201 leaves no choice.

Italian Electrobeat and 80s-trash-pop group Batch Sound check in with the German retro-Electro label Ground Control.

With 'The Chase Is On', the trio, formed by Chief Pink, MOK and Damokles, deliver a catchy Electrofunk gem with funky 808 drum programming, a driving bassline, vintage synth melodies, scratches and Vocoder raps.

While being a fully original production, the song perfectly channels the vibe of 1980s Electro classics such as Unknown DJ's 'Beatronic', Harold Faltermeyer's 'Axel F' or the works of Hashim and The Egyptian Lover.

Die italienische Electrobeat und 80er-Trash-Pop Gruppe Batch Sound checken ein beim deutschen retro-Electro label Ground Control.

Mit 'The Chase Is On' liefert das Trio, bestehend aus Chief Pink, MOK und Damokles, einen lupenreinen Electrofunk Hit mit funky 808 Beats, einer treibenden Bassline, Vintage-Synth-Melodien, Scratches und Vocoder-Raps.

Während der es eine komplett originale Produktion ist, transportiert der song gekonnt die Vibes von 1980er Electro-Klassikern wie Unknown DJ's 'Beatronic', Harold Faltermeyer's 'Axel F' oder der Musik von Hashim und The Egyptian Lover.

Wikki wikki wikki! For release number 10, German retro Electro label Ground Control pays respect to the legendary New York Hip Hop Electrofunk group Newcleus with two of their biggest classics remixed.

While Jam On It gets the trademark Electrocore treatment by Jackal and Hyde (Scott Weiser of Dynamix II, USA) adding hard beats, spooky synths and vocoder dubs, second song Teknology remixed by UK's Gods of Technology (Phil Klein aka Bass Junkie and Simon Brown aka The Dexorcist) goes smoother with a fat driving bassline and a jazzy spacy feel.

3 years after his first appearance on Casa Sports vol.1, Viewtiful Joe speeds the game up and delivers a tasteful blend of electro-funk inspired by the great times of classic video game music. Expect high jumps, fast heavy kicks and slow-mo punches!

A Beautiful Revolution Pt. 2 was created with hope and inspiration in mind. The spirit of the album was meant to emulate what a greater day would sound and feel like. We were in the midst of some tough political and socially challenging times. There was still hurt, anger and pain lingering, so I was thinking, “what is the next step in this revolution?” I thought about what being still in these times had brought me and that was a peace beyond understanding, a greater love for self, a closer connection with God, and more appreciation for my family, friends and the simple things in life. I wanted to write about that and create music that embodied that. What does a new day, a brighter day feel like being told through an emcee and some gifted musicians? How could this music be an example of the beautiful aspects of revolution that include joy, self-love, compassion, dreams, peace and good times? As a piece of art, I believe we took it to different places musically only to come back to the original intention. To bring joy to people’s hearts, fun to their lives and smiles to their souls. ABR2. Love Common RADIO: 6Music A List, Album Of The Week on 6Music, support across BBC R1, 1XTRA, Radio 2, 6Music. PRESS: Features in Huck, New Cue, DIY, Daily Star, The Guardian, Line Of Best Fit, MOKO, Clash, NME and more… “If ‘…Pt 1’ felt like a look at the progress we made last year, then this follow up stares down the road ahead – not with trepidation, but with boundless optimism” – DIY **** ‘A Beautiful Revolution, Pt. 2’ is the soundtrack to a new revolt. It’s about unity in the face of adversity and bringing awareness to the Black struggle. But at its core it’s a celebration of Black pride that sees Common in full swing as a champion of peace, love and freedom.” - NME “This is Common’s most hopeful album in years” – The Independent “A late career high” - Clash

Another great release on BOY Records in the rebound.
Cosmic jam - Girl Don't Cry from 1988. Essential early Electro/ Hip-Hop from the german group. (re-mastered viny edition)

The third coming. Finland's otherworldly Electro lords Blastromen return to the Dominance Electricity mothership to deliver their much anticipated new long-player. Four years after Reality Opens, the ten new compositions featured on Cyberia continue where their last album left off and take it straight to the next level. Elaborate arangements with catchy synth melodies, haunting Electro breakbeats and epic, vocoderized lyrics prove once again that Blastromen are a class of their own.

Important Note: This unit features non-volatile memory which will retain the Data you have written (such as Track compositions) even when switched off and disconnected from any external power source. This back-up circuit, however, relies on its batteries, therefore not available if the batteries are flat or not securely connected. Please be sure to keep the batteries securely connected even while using the AC adaptor

Chicago based DJ/producer ANDREW JOSEPH drops his 2nd EP under his PTO alias (following the “DRINKS/CASUAL FRIDAY” 12″ released in 2018). The record is a celebration of the 808 and its renowned ability to get the party started. The 4 track house EP feats an electro remix of the title track from living legend EGYPTIAN LOVER! Italian producer NICO LAHS of ADEEN RECORDS fame gives it a smooth but dark and moody deep house remix followed by the electro jam “WAY OUT".

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"Do you wanna faq me? I wanna faq you!" - It's starting like the last one ended. Toni M. is back on falling apart with his 2nd ghetto house, electro funk release and shinin' like never before. Better get your hands on that record before they all gone. For DJ use. ONLY VINYL!

This Is The 10th Release On Riot Radio Records, An Independent Techno Label Based In Scotland.

Tsr Are A Trio Of Swedish Musical Mentalists Made Up Of Tomas Nordstrom, Fredrik Askebris And Robert Sundelin. This Crazed Technologically Berserk Band Of Electronic Wizards Under Otto's Command Relentlessly Conjure Up Thee Most Brilliant, Silliest, Toughest, Most Dance Bootable Funky Shizzle On This Train Of Existence.

This 12" Has Three Original Tracks, All Having Been Harvested And Carefully Selected From The Choicest Of Tsr Live Sets, One Of Which Has Also Been Remixed By Modulator Aka Freddy Fresh.

Beware Of The Terror Shit That's Coming At You On This One .......... Or Tom's Dark Bushy Moustache Will Hunt You Down And Tickle Your Top Lip.

The Master Scratch Band was first break-dance / hip-hop / electro funk band in Yugoslavia in 1984. The band members were Zoran Vracevic, Zoran Jevtic and Milutin Stoisiljevic, previously known as Data and Sizike. Jugoton, the biggest label in Yugoslavia, published Data 7'' and MSB's 'Degout' 12'' with limited edition cassette containing two bonus tracks. Impossible to find on the collectors market, Fox & His Friends team in collaboration with Jugoton / Croatia Records is releasing a full, complete version of the rare "The Breakwar" tape, with tracks "Tonight" and "Pocket" never pressed on vinyl. All tracks are sourced from original studio tapes. With the kind help of Zoran Vracevic on credit list and liner notes, this is now the ultimate Master Scratch Band album, released originally in a year 1984 when break-dance was in the peak of its popularity in Yugoslavia. While Data was synthpop, Sizike mellow synth-disco recorded in private studio, this release is pure breaks and hip-hop electro, done old-school way in one of the best studios in Yugoslavia, Enco Lesic's 'Druga maca' in Belgrade. MSB used impressive electronic gear and were helped by huge list of famous musicians and guests: Duca Markovic from hit-show 'Hit meseca' (Yugoslavian Top Of The Pops); Japanac on bass, Max Vincent of Max & Intro on synths, Dudu Vudu from Du-Du-A, Goranka Matic as photographer and many more. MSB sampling technique and choices are unique: from obscure industrial records to freestyle; from found-sounds to cut-up breaks and even real prank-calls. This is document of time that still sounds fresh and needs to find it's new, young audience of hip-hop history researchers, break-dancers, b-boys, b-girls and DJ's. When you know that it's produced in 1984 Yugoslavia, far away, but actually, so close to its USA & EU brothers and sisters, it's even more mind-boggling. Thanks to Fox & His Friends and Jugoton CR collaboration, this gem is waiting for your freezes, footwork and electric boogie moves. ----- Equipment used: Commodore 64 Computer, Roland MC-4B Microcomposer, Prophet Pro-One, RSF Cobol II Expander, Korg Mono-Poly Synthesizer, PPG Wave 2.3 Synthesizer, PPG Waveterm Computer, Boss DE-200 Digital Delay, Drumtraks Digital Drum Machine, Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer, Electro Harmonix Vocoder, Linn Drum MKII, Juno 60, SH-101, SVC-350, VP-330 Vocoders, Polysix & MS10, Simmons drum module.

The king of beats strikes again...After his classic trilogy, Detroit's Filthiest strikes again in collaboration with casa voyager presenting a killer double pack that blends the artist's oldschool ghettotech influences with his recent electrofunk works. Tested and approved.

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Electrobass from the city of The Hague (La Haia Bass) in effect. Ruff, nasty and punk.

First release of Malmos Electro Label. Stunning 5 track VA record with loads of stiff Electro from the scandinavian parts of the mind. Eargoggle, Obergman, Dip Shim, SPH Alliance and Babylon Barseback delivers a mix between classic Electro sounds, club bangers and Breaks and neo-trance atmospheres!

With this album Cypress Hill turned towards a more tranquil, sedate, slower, spooky sound with beats. The dark mood of this album reflects the strife within the band during this era, when member Sen Dog temporarily left the band to pursue other projects.
On this album both Wu-Tang Clan members RZA and U-God make appearances on "Killa Hill Niggas". Also notable was track "No Rest For The Wicked" which ignited the feud between Cypress Hill and rapper Ice Cube, who they claimed, stole material from the band.
At the time this album was well received by critics worldwide.

Q - 4 Stars - Excellent - "The production is sophisticated, incorporating Indian sitar and sloping, almost psychedelic bass grooves to create a vaguely threatening ambient hardcore."
Melody Maker - Bloody Essential - "...resonates with freakish cheese-wire paranoia...a gobsmacking paradox of expansive claustrophobia.... The funk patters like an erratic heartbeat, the voices are stretched to bursting with menace and loathing and mockery..."

Erik Travis aka Sound Of Mind back on Program Central with a killer 6 track ep! from the F.A.C.T. files. Recommended!

Five tracks full of vocoders and analog beats by Phillip Washington aka Cygnus.?No repress!

The ultimate freestyle box contains Johnny O - “Fantasy Girl” (Vinyl EP), Stevie B - “Hit Collection” (Vinyl 2LP), Johnny O - “The Very Best Of” (CD) and Stevie B - “Greatest Freestyle Collection” (CD).

Irish producer, DJ and radio host Mr. Spring aka Replicants, joins the German Dominance Electricity sub label Electro Empire.

The versed multi-genre music writer, who has been active since the early 90's under various aliases, starts this purely hardware production based package with the powerful "I Like The Way You Crunch". This original version of the earlier released "I like The Way You Focus", offers energetic broken 808 beats, punchy basslines, a mighty string machine break and sinisterly mumbled vocoder magic.

Second song "Jiro", a tribute to legendary sushi chef Jiro Ono, is a classic old school Electrofunk Breakdance anthem. Next to the featured Extended Mix, 5-times DMC mix champion DJ Mek contributes a remix with an extra portion of fresh scratches and funky edits.

Essential for fans of clubby Electro with a traditional twist, as known from artists like DJ Overdose, Egyptian Lover or Dynamik Bass System.

Der irische Produzent, DJ und Radiomoderator Mr. Spring alias Replicants checkt ein beim deutschen Dominance Electricity Sublabel Electro Empire.

Aktiv seit den frühen 90ern unter diversen Namen, started der versierte Multi-Genre-Musiker dieses komplett mit analoger Hardware produzierte Release mit dem energiegeladenen "I Like The Way You Crunch". Diese Originalversion des zuvor veröffentlichen "I Like The Way You Focus" (aus Dave Clarke's best of 2018 chart) punktet mit punchigen 808 Beats und Basslines, magischen Synth-Strings und gekonnt gemurmelten Vocoder-Vocals.

Der zweite Song "Jiro", ein Tribute an den legendären Sushikoch Jiro Ono, ist klassischer Old School Breakdance Electrofunk. Neben der Extended Version gibt es hier auch einen Remix des fünffachen DMC-Mix-Champion DJ Mek mit einer extra Portion Scratches und funky Edits.

Essentiell für Fans von clubbigem Electro mit Retro-Touch ala DJ Overdose, Egytian Lover oder Dynamik Bass System.