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Curtea Veche returns with this 3 track vinyl only release! 'Ganduri Spirituale' 3 huge techno Groovers from an exclusive unknown artist... Huge support coming from the likes of Archie Hamilton, Nu Zau, Georgia Girl and more!

After big succes of first two releases, with love from Detroit Swindle, Jimpster, Shur-I-Kan - to name a few - Polish label Astropical Tapes is back with their third vinyl only release called "Interstellar Cuts" EP. Record contains tracks from Polish rising talents: Astro Buhloone, Tanzlife, Marcin Krupa, Easy Audio & Invent

For the first release on Girasole Records we introduce you to William Caycedo from Amsterdam. The first track Dreamcatcher is a real deep but banging house track with a heavy bassline and it lets you fly away.
Return to free side has this slow vibes but there is always changing something untill the end. Departure is all about that bassline and that sexy percussion. Scapegoat is just a monster on the B-side.

Two extra dub tracks by Leo Gunn only available with the first edition of Journey Inwards' LP.

It's already been two years since Leonardo Martelli's debut with the four-tracker Menti Singole. He has since been following the direction he took with this first release, at a rather slow path, releasing a lone and haunted mini-album, Previsto, in the meantime. With Menti Singole Vol.2, Martelli establishes a picture of his music, an update of his aspirations in the feminine.
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Sparse, clear-cut and slightly nerve-racking, Micaella opens the record with the precision of a neurosurgeon. The song can be seen in many ways as a good introduction to the music of the Italian musician - past and probably future. Ethereal string machines balance the nagging acid leitmotiv: as often with Martelli's music, there's something going on in the background, some anonymous forces operating off-screen.

We can make the same assessment with Alice, the most obviously desperate tune on the record: the sad synth melody comes in as if it was trying to fill an emotional void, but the supposedly reassuring sentence is not complete, notes are missing. On Laura - just like with Alice - Martelli keeps on playing with the potential of abstraction of rap samples, a process we're familiar with since Previsto.

Sofia gives a particularly striking example of this weird game he likes to play as Biggie Smalls' words get progressively eviscerated from their meaning. Backed by bare percussive samples (a numerical metronome, copyright-free digital ersatz of percussions), Sofia depicts - without any artifice - despair in a post-industrial world, where everything has lost any sense of materiality - while Previsto was still set in a industrial world of steaming factories. Disarmingly simple, Menti Singole Vol.2 offers electronic mourning music at its most elegant.

Pascäal delivers four live hardware cuts ranging from warm pensive techno in "Orbs (Glass Mix)" to the cavernous and dubbed out "7".

A tasty 7" coming from two talents from up North, Toronto's freewheeling producer/DJ Birthday Boy and Canadian songstress Trish (plus songwriter and backup vocalist Joe Law) who link up for a lesson in positive vibrations and soulful, R&B-infused future grooves. "Magic" toys with a mellow bassline and warm guitar loop from Tom Misch while "Chance To Go Far" is a Kaytra-esque hip-hop number with big drums and hook that will stay with you all day.

The Berlin-based Citylow label has been releasing quality house and techno for some time now. Born from a mix of musical influences from the metropolitan suburban life, the label is characterized by vintage, analogue sounds, modular systems and the many other influences of label manager Alfredo Trastulli aka F.T.G. The heart of the label is Citylow Humans Crew, a movement of underground artists around the world who day-after-day match their story with an underground music philosophy.

Staunchly dedicated to vinyl culture and with an ethos that tends to veer toward assured, confident sounding house and techno, theirs is a modus operandi that's served them very well indeed. For their latest, the attention switches to Fuckthegovernment.Ltd label boss F.T.G, who hooks up with regular collaborator Brando Torri aka Siyha Kuma for another release that speaks volumes of their talents. The A side features the remix, which comes at us from none other than the fucking parisienne talent Jef K, who in this instance has hooked up with Mikael Weill to supply a differing take on the original. Jef K of course, is a man who needs no introduction to house music fans. One of Paris' most acclaimed DJs and producers, he has a monthly gig at famed club Concrete, where he's renowned for sumptuous basslines and exquisite house music. Gritty and relentless, their remix is characterised by some steely bass hits and a stubborn refusal to compromise. A gnarly jam that soon comes to life courtesy of a quite brilliant bassline, this one is sure to make an impression wherever it's let out of the bag. Exceptional stuff we're sure you'll agree. Elsewhere, the B side features the original, which we soon realise is where the aforementioned remix earned its industrial stripes.

Back into our HOUSE with a mixture of Deeply rooted sound of Mod32 for the front side, perfect for high early hours, trippy dancefloors and offshore events.
As for Back Side, we find ourselves with Pedro D'Alessandro with Shuffled Melancholy piano notes and Rhodes stabs, swiming deep into Minimal Drum sequences, Sweet tones and rough beats.

"When Octo Octa sent us the demos for her first full-length record since 2013, we were floored by how many tracks were single worthy. But, there was one that stood out as something entirely on its own, a song that in many ways sounded like nothing Maya had ever released. Since the beginning, we always knew we wanted to do something special with "Adrift," the 8+ minute space-age synth-dub techno tune. When we asked Maya about doing a 12" with remixes we were blindsided to learn she has NEVER had any of her music remixed before. With some remixers in mind, she asked two of her favorites and they said yes. So, here we are to present HNY-016 Octo Octa - Adrift, remixed by Avalon Emerson and Dorisburg."

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Following on from the critically acclaimed Penya Investigations cassettes and the 12' Acelere EP, Afro-Latin-electronic collective Penya conclude an intensely creative period with a Long Player collection of tracks Super Liminal. 'Liminal' - an in-between state -references the transitional process the four - piece band entered during a series of self-produced recording sessions held at Penya's multi-instrumentalist Magnus P.I's home studio between March 2016 and May 2017. Penya's percussive and futuristic Afro-Latin sound also owes its genesis to the concept of 'liminality': the threshold of disorientation occurring during ritual practices. Penya's hypnotic groovescapes, led by Jim LeM's bata drumming,ancient chants, sung by Lilli Elina, dubbed-out improvisations on trombone by Viva Msimangand lo-fi electronic production by Magnus P.I create a sound that has garnered significant support on BBC 6 Music via Tom Ravenscroft, Worldwide FM via Gilles Peterson, on BBC Radio 3's Late Junction, as well as being praised by a host of producers including DJ Khalab, Will LV, DJ Jose Marquez and Dengue Dengue Dengue. Penya's energised and engaging live show has also toured across UK festivals this summer, including Brainchild, Wilderness, Farmfest and Big Love.

The next set of the Japanese musical tales on Hhatri's imprint comes from Takecha (aka Takeshi Fukushima), a producer who has played a part in creating some of the seminal pieces of house music that have originated from Japan. His music is characterised by the perfect marriage of experimentation and emotional content. For those that know, Takecha's first EP 'Kind of Deep' released on his own imprint, GWM records, in 1995 is a secret gem among Japanese House music collectors. Only 100 copies were ever available and it is a subtle reminder of what and how Deep House should sound like. Takecha provides no less in A Tale of Shiga; four gorgeous tracks that provide some insight into his own creative, albeit humble genius in his approach to producing music. Fresh off the press are three previously unreleased tracks with the addition of ""Freak Out"" released in 1998. TIP!

VINYL ONLY . For this second edition , Giacomo Silvestri , label's owner, invite again his talented's friends Manuel De
Lorenzi & Stefano Fabrizi

Die Orakel presents three spaced out excursions by Edward.

The Belgian DJ and producer KREWCIAL has a long history as beat maker and producer for a wide range of different styles. For Lumberjacks in Hell he chops up different styles to a soulful journey that evokes the best moments of deep ecstasy!

After Leibniz focused on distorted grime and jungle influenced techno on his last records, he is now diving into deeper fields with his first EP for hundert. Over the time Leibniz has obsessively collected youtube videos that serve him as an audio sample library. Be it a review of a lawnmower or people singing to their pets, every track features bits and pieces of sound taken from these videos. By editing and cutting the original material the sounds get implemented into a new musical context.Pushing digital algorithms of music software to its limits and over the edge, Leibniz invokes digital artefacts that continue the motif of distortion.House and references to contemporary hip hop beats form the skeleton for four hazy out-of-the-ordinary cuts.

REMIXES BY CAB DRIVERS AND SWOY

Another great release of US deep house legend Brian Harden, Beyond Chicago E.P with two strong Detroit-tinged electronic deep house tracks, and one remix of French producer Anaxander.
This Soul Print release comes with a limited-edition solid red vinyl and hand signed and numbered print from Bratislav Milenkovic.
The artwork explores the tale of two cities, Chicago and Calais, accompanying the tracks with visual expression.

the art of freedom doesn't know any limits when it comes to people like Petar Milicevic. This very unusual issue, this particular release should earnestly be considered as a mega bomb! vinyl only... Complatt.

A little over six years ago, Let's Play House because, in earnest, with a 12-inch called Indoor Pool. Fittingly, the track it revolved around was by Runaway, the duo comprised of Marcos Cabral and Jacques Renault, and featured remixes by some tight friends of the imprint, Beautiful Swimmers, Slow Hands, and Soft Rocks.
We thought it'd be fun to celebrate our birthday for once, but not with something too obvious (e.g. a compilation) or too involved (e.g. a warehouse party blowout). What we came up with is this, a 10-inch that reflects a little of the past into the present. Appropriately, it includes edits by two of the artists on that debut EP. Runaway's is a dusted-off and remixed secret weapon from the act's early days while Soft Rock's is classic Soft Rocks, albeit from a more current vintage (it was recorded this year). Both absolutely rock. A little twisted, a little tilted, a little tipsy, but, as always, tight and tidy. Funny how, since 2009, everything has changed and nothing has changed at all for this label of ours.

Spencer Parker's 'Different Shapes And Sizes' series from earlier in 2017 gets the remix treatment.

Spread across 3 releases, the first of which sees interpretations from DJ Deep, Setoac Mass and Akirahawks, some of the finest talents in modern house and techno.

Weltschmerz, the label owner of Complatt, and his friends, the world's talents, too underground names, upbringing taste makers such as DAT 'Italy', Zlatin and Guanlong appear to be releasing a very brand-new vinyl only rhythmic release "The Morning Problem". This release is limited by 100 copies and won't be repressed.

For his last Dance with Lolea Blutch sets our soul on fire.
Showing a new side of himself with 3 bangers rounded off with a remix by Red Rack'em, author of the aptly named hit, "WonKy Bassline Disco Banger". As complex as his previous releases, this EP draws on the influences of hip hop, house and soul for a more powerful and electronic effect .... that'll blow your socks off.

17 Steps is the new record label from UK act Dusky, aka Nick Harriman and Alfie Granger-Howell. The debut 'Love Taking Over EP' leads with a unique title track that represents Dusky's hybrid approach to production perfectly. Drawing on dark, hypnotic melodies that reference classic jungle vibes, soulful vocal samples, and tough, intricate grooves, 'Love Taking Over' also hits with a gritty percussive edge; making for a fresh and distinctly Dusky production.

Second track 'Inta' connects even more directly with Dusky's formative jungle and rave influences growing up in London - taking its title and key sample from the classic 'Inta' by Grooverider's Inta Warriors alias. Archetypal of Dusky's genre-merging approach, 'Inta' blends sub heavy bass pulses with dark synths and vintage rave motifs to form an unflinching and heavy dancefloor sound.

Completing the EP in style, 'Expectations' is a track that has been on heavy rotation in Dusky's DJ sets over the year. A tough, no nonsense, floor burning house jam, "Expectations" instantly strikes a groove with its simple bass line and quirky jazz-inspired lead. Again summoning dark, D&B-inspired bass on its cavernous breakdown, "Expectations" is loaded with the texture and detail that Dusky are renowned.

In early 2017, Public Release dropped a four-tracker by Brooklyn's Earth Boys, a duo comprisedof Julian Duron and Michael Sherburn, and now it's being followed by a collection of remixes by some formidable names from around the world.
Where the EP of originals fell squarely in the category of vibey, shuffling, laid-back house
grooves, Trail Remix is decidedly made for the after-midnight parts of club sets. The 12-inch begins with a T&P - that's Beats in Space's Tim Sweeney and Phillip Lauer's version of 'Trail Mix'. Acid-flecked and hard-edged, and tongue-in-cheek at heart yet seriously functional, it's the original red-lined and shot down the highway at ninety miles an hour. (Worth noting that this is
the transatlantic unit's first remix to be released.) After that is Earth Boys' own redo of 'Highway
1' a juiced-up re-imagining of the first version, filled out with chunkier kicks and fatter synth washes that completely envelope any sense of direction. The flip leans towards the ethereal, stretchy, abstract, though it, too, is tracky and driven. The B1 slot goes to Canadian wunderkind Khotin, of 1080p and Normals Welcome, who blows some stardust into the tune, enveloping it in a blanket of sharp drums and icy pads. NYC mainstay Mike Simonetti, formerly of Trouble Man and Italians Do It Better, currently of 2MR, caps the record with his beefy overhaul of 'Trail Mix' a compression of industrial percussion, tribal rhythms and sub-bass undulations.

Jaxx Madicine is a jazz-funk inspired house-ish outfit from Milan consisting of Turbojazz (Local Talk, GAMM Records), Parker Madicine (Heist, Bastard Jazz Brooklyn, CT-HI Records) and the talented jazz keyboardist 'Veez_0'.

With an organic and melodic sound collage you can hear influences from classic 70's jazz funk labels and artists like CTI, Mizell Brothers, Kudu and Bob James but also the current sounds of Kaidi Tatham, Byron The Aquarius and Harvey Sutherland.

After their debut EP 'Montreux' they are now ready to drop their full album 'Distant Classic' where the Jaxx crew exit planet earth and treat us to a space music odyssey that is full of surprises.
During the journey they deliver house, jazz, fusion, boogie and jazzy beats from a highly melodic keyboard perspective.
All tracks are made with a genuine love for analogue synthesizers, fender Rhodes, clavinets and some soulful MPC programming.

'Distant Classic' is an album that can be enjoyed both in the club and at home, but we hope you will enjoy their melodic sounds on any platform. Just press go and enjoy the trip...

If you're familiar with Public Release's sibling, FACE, a series of parties, you'll already know that Jee Day, né Dennis McNany, has been in the Bay Area label's orbit for some time; as half of the DFA act Museum of Love, he joined the inner circle years ago. Here, with Amot Herga Laxy, he makes his bold debut on Public Release itself.
The single begins with 'Crocodile Tears,' an abstract, impressionistic tapestry of African rhythms, meditative synth washes, Vangelis-esque horns and pads. It recedes and Jee Day plunges deeper into the jungle with 'Communication Masterbation,' a propulsive number built around a psychedelic, droney bass that's wrapped with gritty, distorted effects and layers of topline keyboard licks stacked high. A raw club track cut from transcendentalist cloth that'll lift you off the dance floor.
The B-side is a dub of 'Communication Masterbation,' with an emphasis being placed on pulling out, unraveling, extending the rhythmic elements and emphasizing the electronic veil the piece is shrouded in. A trancey, menacing sprawl that could be an extended Sonic Youth live jam if they swapped their stringed instruments for Roland and Korg gear—and dusted the whole thing in an unknown psychoactive slime.

1976 - The Brothers were an emerging Disco soul septet whose blistering arrangements and ferocious playing had earned them a cult following and a major label deal. Little did they know that only a few years after the release of 'Brothers theme' that it would be a huge record on the dance-floors of NYC's Paradise Garage and Chicago's Music Box with both Larry Levan and Ron Hardy hammering the record behind the controls every night. The playing of the group paired with the production prowess of the legendary producer, writer and arranger Warren Schatz (Frankie Valli, Dolly Parton, Vickie Sue Robinson and more) combined to make a fairly heady brew of Disco, orchestral overtures and bombast that just ignites. 'Proper' Disco music in it's purest form, still doing damage today! Often sought after by the deepest of Disco heads on a white label promo 12" this rare EP now sees a fully legit reissue, made in conjunction with Above Board distribution and RCA is sourced from their vaults using original materials and remastered and repressed to the highest standard for 2018 and featuring all original 1976 RCA label artwork.
Accept no substitutes!

Shag Edits series hits volume 7 and in great style. We welcome Oli Furness to the SHAG party and he delivers two outrageous cuts. U Can is a disco BOMB hitting you in all the right places, from the hands in the air, to the guilt free sing along moments. Kick It rocks a hip house feel, holding real grit and groove throughout. Jamie joins Oli on the A side with Woody Dunked, anyone who knows Jamie's work will recognise the style, always grooving, hard hitting snares and heavily sampled. Bress Underground ties up the B side with another disco gem. Again its a let your hair down, vocal groover with a carefree attitude.

OK. This is an anthem. You know 'Dance' already, right HUGE Pal Joey jam from way back in 1990 The one that flips Carl Bean's 'I Was Born This Way' into the stratosphere Yeah, that's it! Except this is that track reimagined by 2 killer producers, flipped and edited into the cosmos by the New Jersey legend Kerri Chandler and the West Coast's Onionz, probably the only producers who could touch such a stone cold classic and actually bring something to the table! Originally out in 2002 these 2 edits / mixes are total weapons, you need this 12 in your bag. Everything is touched, tweaked and blended in just the right way and full respect is given to the mixes. This isn't no fly by night re-edit thing, this is heavyweight's bringing us some heat and their interpretation of a track that was obviously a huge deal for them on a personal level. Do not snooze on this, masterfully repressed, with the full consent of everyone involved and remastered on a solid 12 for you all. Tip!

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On our second vinyl release, we are delighted to present the first installment of DEEPTECH Sampler 001. A selection meticulously selected by label boss Duky, whom yet again out does himself with this on-point compilation of four mind blowing original productions of fresh and innovative Deep, Dark and Minimalistic, all showcasing the core sound profile of Deep Tech Records. Tracks by Duky, Brett Jacobs, Chad Andrew and Miro Pajic.

DJ Koyote has long been a dab hand at discerning house music. Thankfully, his latest offers more of the same. Seeing the light of day on his own Supergenius Records imprint, 'France 'n' Trance' sees the French producer perk up with no less than five original cuts, each of which boasts its own inimitable charm. Opening up the release is the sounds of the title track. A melancholy effort full of warm, hazy vibes, its skipping, playful ethos is characterised by its twinkling, charming melodies. A smile-inducing track that's sure to prompt delirium on the 'floor, it gets us underway with some distinction. 'Hey Baby' sees the producer opt for more uptempo strands. Featuring a killer hip hop vocal sample and a series of off-kilter elements, it's a completely different proposition to what's come before - albeit one that emphasises the producer's knack for the unpredictable. 'Just a Young Thing' sees the producer hark bark to vintage Chicago times with a jam that could well have been lifted from Trax's back catalogue. Full of booming kicks, claps and snares, this one plays out like a modern interpretation of a classic Armando joint. The quite expertly names 'Ladonna' is an exercise is peak-time funk flavours, before 'Business Class' sees us out the door with another track that suited to the night's most fervent moments. An industrial-tinged track of techno persuasions, it's a hot and heaving effort that's as likely to leave you in a cold sweat as it is reaching for the lasers. There's no doubt about it - Koyote's latest is a triumph from the beginning to the end.

Philly's Double Exposure have undoubtedly earned the title of Disco legends, their music has long been part of the heartbeat with numerous classics under their belts. Their mighty release 'Ten per cent' was the first commercially issued 12" single and subsequently ushered in the notion of the format as a 'go to' in the clubs and among DJ's. Originally thought of as a fad in a world where the 45 was king, this 12" release unknowingly changed the direction of dance music and music promotions practically overnight. Disco history indeed.
Having worked over the years with some of the biggest producers and arrangers in the game, Double Exposure have benefitted from the talents of people like Norman Harris, Tom Moulton, Bunny Sigler and even in later times, David Morales and Frankie Knuckles. This isn't to say the boys themselves were slouches though, their iconic vocals have laced many classics over the decades. Featured on this fine compilation is a collection of Double Exposure's biggest tracks, all the proper mixes are here, untouched, respectfully sequenced and re-presented in their entirety. Mixes from Walter Gibbons, Tom Moulton and Bobby 'DJ' Guttardo all included. Loud and extended 12" mixes are the order of the day. A truly essential package for the die-hard Disco aficionado or for those who are exploring this most important movement in dance music for the first time. Curated with the full input and backing of Salsoul Records and carefully selected to reflect the truly timeless nature of the music contained within. For listening, for dancing, for turning on a party! Remastered by Optimum Mastering. Artwork & design by Million Dollar Disco.

IMA (Intense Molecular Activity) is the duo of Don Hunerberg (synthesizers) and Andy Blinx (drums and percussion). Based in New York City and active between 1979 and 1982. Don, a studio Sound / music engineer and musician, Andy an electronic clothing designer, drummer and sound reinforcement engineer at downtown clubs like Max's Kansas City, Mudd Club and CBGB. In between doing sessions at Radio City Music Hall Studios for groups such as Ramones, Richard Hell, Sonic Youth, Liquid Liquid, John Zorn, Glenn Branca and many others, IMA took advantage of off hours to create their own music. As far as influences go, Don's background was in electronic music and Andy's in prog rock. To produce the songs, Don used his own method of creating patterns from 2-track tape loops and then edited them together on to a 24-track recorder adding more tracks of overdubs, In a very similar way that sequencers are used today. By 1980 the duo honed their own unique sound and version of Post Punk and No-Wave with the tools of the trade of the early 80s. Situated above the proscenium of the Radio City Music Hall stage, the studio was outfitted with a variety of orchestral instruments (timpani, bells, xylophone, etc). They self-released a 4-song EP titled 'IMA' on an 8' flexi-disc which was distributed by Ed Bahlman of 99 Records. The music bridges the wild psychedelic-rock of the 60s, the synth-punk of the late-70s and the elaborate constructions of progressive-rock. There are nods to the freak-outs of Chrome and the super neurosis of Suicide, but IMA takes a more clinical approach which also takes notice of Hawkwind and Pink Floyd's interstellar overdrive. We've added 4 bonus tracks recorded during the same studio sessions and included them here for the first time on vinyl. DJ Hell lifted elements of IMA's song "Blurb" virtually intact and uncredited for his electroclash club hit "Keep On Waiting" 20 years later. All songs have been remastered by George Horn at Fantasy Studios in Berkeley. The record is housed in an exact replica of the original jacket featuring a spray painted IMA tag a top a red dashed 'Do Not Enter' sign. Each copy includes a double-sided postcard with notes. This Album Is dedicated to the memory of Andy (Blinx) George.

In a discography that includes releases on too many quality labels to mention, we are proud to present Toronto's very own Demuir and his Yoruba Records label debut with 'Discover'. Vocal duties are handled by another native from the 6, the lovely and talented Cynthia Amoah. Demuir and Cynthia have proven to be a formidable team, collaborating in previous bangers such as 'Here's To Friday' and 'Such Is Life'."We marching on and walking together softly..." 'Discover' takes us through that initial first encounter of two lovers. That point where you feel the entire world opening up to unimagined possibility. The adrenaline starts to rush and the anticipation builds. You begin to listen to your heart thump in the same way you feel Demuir's signature hard drums thump. The urgency in Cynthia's vocals is letting the listener know that this is real. That this is really happening. The percussion stabs away and you realize that this is a much deeper affair than what you're accustom to hearing from Traxsource's 2015 and 2016 Jacking House Producer of the Year.
The dopamine begins to completely take over their brains. Their sense of perception becomes blurry. Cloud 9 is all they see. The Toronto connection continues with a remix from one of the city's most important pillars of house music, Nick Holder. Its moody filtered keys, soft drums and hallucinatory feel places our two lovers in that euphoric state we all know too damn well.
"From Here we take the chance... '
As our lovers continue their newfound discovery the attraction cannot be controlled any longer. It is time for dance and it is time for touch. The endorphins begin to take control now as Karizma brings his late night Kaytronik vibes to the proceedings. The Kaytronik Treasure Dub is the moodiest of all of these remixes. This scorcher slowly builds up the tension using Cynthia's vocals as almost a mind map of how we go about these new discoveries. We try to keep our cool, we want to 'discover' with restraint, but inside, the further we look within, we're elated. The volume of the vocals say so much in this mix while the physical build up moves to more climactic oceans. Our lovers have hit our peak. 'I'll Walk With You Into The Sunlight... '
There's silence and acknowledgment. The oxytocin is now kicking in. Rounding out things nicely, N'dinga Gaba brings a wonderful cool out of swinging deep house with its synth bass lines and soothing looped out keys. Gaba's rendition will appease any and all fans who enjoy their house with a touch of Kerri Chandler. The Baltimore-based producer brings out a more tender energy out of Cynthia's vocals and it's the perfect conclusion to an ecstatic experience.
Demuir has always been keen on pushing the culture forward while staying deeply rooted in the history and tradition of this thing we call house. He exemplifies the very ethos of Yoruba Records and we couldn't be happier with this jewel he has laid bare for all of us to discover.

By now, Chicago's home of the ghetto house movement, Dance Mania, should need no introduction!
If you didn't already know, they are the original purveyors of that hard-ass, stripped back, tough, hitting electronic funk, they've never held back with their output. Operating since the late 80's the label has gained legions of fans over 2 decades as well as a certain notoriety and one of their most well-known artists has got to be the legendary DJ Deeon and his various production pseudonyms! This, the very first of a series of samplers focusses on some of his unreleased cuts, rarities and classics from the DM catalogue.
Kicking things off we're greeted by the classic 'In This House', smashing toms, claps and sped up kids vox all combine to form a bonfide ghetto classic. 'DO U C' takes us back to the Muzic Box, Deeon nods to Ron Hardy on this slammin' version of 'Coming On Strong', a chopped up Discoid monster with a fat-ass 808 rumble underneath. High grade indeed. Time for an unreleased cut, yep, courtesy of Deeon himself we have 'The 221', dug outta the archive and included here for your enjoyment. Again, this that genuine, classic DJ Deeon gear.
Flip it over to side B is the all-out acid burner 'Hypnosis', taken from Deeon's rare as Playground Productionz double pack 'Vintage Computation' from 1995. Absolutely smashing this one, and what a way to ignite things! 'R U Sure' is next and is one of those insane, 'WTF is this' Chicago jams, spaced-out percolating chaos of the highest degree! Watch this one work when you play it. 'House Werk' rounds out side A, first time on wax for this one, originally only available on a mid 90's mixtape we are treated to this hi-energy jacker that will smack the dance-floor, guaranteed! Not for the amateurs! Every track on here has been remastered and repressed with the full consent and involvement of DJ Deeon and Parris Mitchell, selected and programmed from Deeon's private archives and DAT tapes for Above Board, London. 100% hater free.

Info Dwayne Jensen:
A born entertainer is what he is called. One of the most talked about artist out of Detroit in some time. His unique blend of soulful grooves, with filtered deep disco remixes, combined with in your face over powering tech house seasonings give his music a special blend that is none mistakably his own. The Detroit native, is a self taught Musician, Producer and Writer. Dwayne is no new comer to Detroit's electronic music scene. He has been a DJ, and Producer of funky house, and early techno since it's inception. Dwayne started off as a Jazz drummer & percussionist.


A born entertainer is what he is called. One of the most talked about artist out of Detroit in some time. His unique blend of soulful grooves, with filtered deep disco remixes, combined with in your face over powering tech house seasonings give his music a special blend that is none mistakably his own. The Detroit native, is a self taught Musician, Producer and Writer. Dwayne is no new comer to Detroit's electronic music scene. He has been a DJ, and Producer of funky house, and early techno since it's inception. Dwayne started off as a Jazz drummer & percussionist. He was heavily influenced by the Funky, Progressive and Electronic sound developed in Detroit, Chicago, and New York. He was truly inspired by DJ's such as; Juan Atkins, Farley, Mike Hitman Wilson, Frankie Knuckles, Steve Silk Hurley, Mr. Fingers, Louie Vega, DJ Sneak, Todd Terry, and Larry Heard. Dwayne was also deeply influenced by a DJ named Electrifying Mojo. His radio show was responsible for inspiring so many Detroit artist, and was Dwayne's introduction to electronic music. The fire was ignited for this artist, and there was no turning back! After spinning local parties and working with legendary Detroit underground promoters, he worked his way up to playing a long list of legendary clubs. The club he has the best memories of is Luomo in the late 80's. Luomo was where Dwayne really learned to fly, and developed his unique style that is still displayed to this date. A four on the floor, heavy bassed, soulful, energetic, melodic, percussion filled, hi tech, deep house sound.

Dwayne next spent 2 years living in the Finsbury Park area of London, where he absorbed a wide variety of influences such as British, UK, German, French, Italian, African & Jamaican culture's; as well as the vibe around the London's underground. Dwayne study abroad, and DJed in some of London's Underground clubs in Soho. The time there opened Dwayne up to a more world sound, and helped to expand his mind, for a true full package for him as a producer, and DJ. He credits his true 'DJ & music production education' to attending Eastern Michigan University, whose students also included Kevin Saunderson & Eddie Fowlkes - along with weekly visits from Juan Atkins, Derrick May, and other rising stars. 'The assortment of young talent and inspiration for music was absolutely 'off the charts,' exclaims Jensen, who became both friends and DJ contemporaries with them all. He continued to support, and inspire the foundation of a new musical evolution of which we now call Techno. 'The thing back then was to create music that we could all play at DJ gig's on the weekend, and from that we basically started to experiment.' I think that all of these collaborative efforts definitely worked out for the best!' Dwayne and Kevin Saunderson worked together on many projects. Dwayne released an EP called Rebellious on the KMS label, and worked on many Remixes for that label.


Dwayne was now ready to let all his experiences, and talents out of the box. He started his Fathom Records label in the late 90s. The label gave him full control to express his true voice in the House music world. He released countless 'dance floor -filling anthems' such as: The 'Traveler EP', 'Dancer EP', and the smash hit 'Believe' featuring Miyon, with Remixes from Norm Tally (which became a cult hit overseas). Jensen also released 'Don't Fight It' featuring Courtney Jackson - an artist that toured with Aretha Franklin in 2003. He released his first full-length album called 'Digital People' the album featured Billy Love, a sultry Chilean poet/vocalist named Kat, and Jensen on vocals. Dwayne also released an EP and remixes on the Soiree Records label, which have both received, much worldwide acclaim. The latest release on Soiree is Detroit Deep Constructed, the EP has received great praise. He has been featured on the Beat Down Compilation produced by the Third Ear Record label from Japan on a track called 'My People'. The compilation featured some of the best artists from Detroit's Electronic musical underground scene. He has recently released the Night Vision EP released on limited vinyl on the Dockside label from France, and the Ignition EP on the London based Landed Record label, the new releases are classic Dwayne Jensen deepness, and has added to the countless remixes, and Ep's he has created for all-star artists like: Distant People, Nicole Mitchell, Doc Link, La Veda, Malik Alston, Billy Love, Carmen D, Jesse Outlaw, Inner City, Yaminah, Project Soul LA, and from artist from every part of the globe.

How would one best describe Dwayne Jensen's DJ sets 'Pumping, Bass-Filled, Sexy, Soulful, Stimulating, Deep, Eclectic, Melodic Grooves, Spiritual influenced, and Hard Hitting. Dwayne has Djed with some of the worlds best in Electronic music. Stars like: Jesse Saunders, Kenny Dope, Roy Davis Jr, E-Man, Doc Link, Kevin Saunderson, Jesse Outlaw, Jo Jo Flores, Oscar P, Glen Underground, Boo Williams, Craig Alexander, Deep Swing, Ron D 8 Lim, Norm Tally, Ken Collier, Felton Howard, Jullian Jumping Perez, Alton Miller, Mark kitchen, and many more. Dwayne has been featured in the legendary Movement Festival in Detroit on 3 occasions with great praise, and reviews. First in 2002 for the DEMF, second in 2005, and lastly in 2012 on the Made in Detroit Stage. He has been a feature artist in Miami's Winter Music Conference for over a decade. Jensen was also selected in 2001 as one of Submerge Detroit & Real Detroit Magazine's Top 20 Iconic DJ's, in recognition of his tremendous dedication to the DJ art form and his musical contributions to the city of Detroit. As an artist who has paid his dues, and has truly earned respect by the key players in the underground community worldwide - the sky's the limit for this artist who's truly on the rise!

After several Eps on Deep Explorer is time for his first LP. Six tracks full of deepness and old school feeling in the unique Leo Gunn way. The first edition of the record includes an exclusive 7' with bonus tracks.