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Originally released back in 2006 on Defected, Copyright’s ‘He Is’ remains a beloved dancefloor anthem to this day. The record, which saw the duo return to the US Garage sound that propelled them into clubber’s consciousness at the dawn of the millennium, features a praising vocal from Song Williamson, with charged up keys and rounded groove that gave it its euphoric quality. Now, 14 years after it was first released, DFTD delivers a special 12” remix package, featuring two brand new mixes as well as a classic. Opening the A-Side mysterious Detroit collective Scan 7 supply their uplifting mix, as a pumping bassline and funk-laden instrumentals provide a joyous backdrop to Song Williamson’s rejoicing vocal. Ferrer & Sydenham’s 2006 remix of the track follows, an anthem in its own right. On the flip, Italian powerhouse duo Alaia & Gallo deliver their mix, building on the exhilarating qualities of the original with surging kicks and a punchy beat. The B-Side is closed out with two essential DJ tools; Alaia & Gallo’s thundering Dub and then Ferrer & Sydenham Inc Accapella.

Striking once again, Barcelona based, Gamine comes back with the laser cutting tunes of Jack Keo.

Following major releases on Art of Dark and Spaecial; Jack tees up a heavy-yet-balanced EP that leans on techno and is counterpoised by a clubby-house side. On the remix we have Otis delivering a masterful reinterpretation.

Expect strong and groovy 909s, mysterious vocals and memorable basslines.

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Kassian are back on Heist with a follow up to their debut release ‘The Premise’ from 2018. Their new ‘8th Movement’ EP showcases their knack for a tight dance floor groove and is another great example of their well-groomed electronic funk. The EP features 3 originals and a Leo Pol remix. The Kassian boys have worked like maniacs to build their profile since their debut in 2018. Their debut title track ‘The Premise’ was nominated track of the year by Gilles Peterson, and their track ‘Bad Habit’ has been a staple in DJ sets from us and many others. Meanwhile, they’ve had releases on ‘Phonica White’, ‘Groovence’ and started their own label ‘Kassian Versions’ with some heavy edits. They also started a radio show on ‘Balamii’, instantly becoming one of the station’s favorite shows and they’ve worked on charity compilations for Covid19 and the United Nations Women’s charity, while still finding the time to deliver a seriously cool new record on Heist. Apollo is built around a bumpin’ disco bassline, hazy stabs, vocal chops and a deceptively simple but oh- so-catchy lead loop. The track also features some nifty keys and percussion by Thomas Arroyo, who produces afro-inspired house under the name Laroye and has really succeeded in giving the track an added layer of warmth and expression. This track has everything you need for a solid party anthem: A solid beat, a catchy bassline and just the right amount of chops, fills and vocals. The title track takes a deeper turn, with some lovely Motor City inspired chords, rolling drums and their soon-to-be signature surprise move of a driving acid line. A hit of a ‘dubby’ piano and a vocal chant both move in and out and of the forefront, adding some really nice layers to the heads down vibe of the track.

This time we give you an Apparel Wax bottle opener while from the cover you can get a panel to play battleship, with the hope of making these complex days a little lighter and more playful.

The eighth chapter of the Apparel Wax saga brings with it, as always, a multitude of sounds and suggestions. The masked producer always manages to renew himself, bringing something new and special to each record but always remaining faithful to his musical line. APLWAX008 will be released in January and consists of four tracks: the first is a track with a very marked dynamics and is characterized by a solid rhythm section, a bass line that recalls the UK garage, vocal samples and a beautiful harmonic evolution produced by evolving chords. The second track, A2, winks at Jazz and Soul with a production rich in rhythmic virtuosity, keyboard solos and an almost hypnotic vocal loop while the second side starts with B1, which takes us back to an imaginary dancefloor with a powerful beat and airy disco chords. The EP closes with B2 that softens the tones giving a more intimate, classy and deep end, with references to Funk and R&B. In short, an EP that touches many genres while remaining compact as a whole. Another small masterpiece of production and music selection by Apparel Wax. Out in January 2021, to warm up your winter.

Unsung and hard to find material from recondite UK producer Lemmon Grass aka Scott Featherstone. Whilst the B-side collects and re-releases 2 tracks from the 1993 'One O Them' record (originally released on the British House label Triumph Records) the A-side digs through Scott's unreleased demos from the same time period and proudly reintroduces them into the flow of 2020. All the tracks are top notch and range from deftly programmed 808 beat tools to seriously uplifting 4/4 and showcase the talents of a producer that obviously has pure house music energy running through his veins.

In this pandemic era, with social distance and social control, with rules and prohibitions, Deep88 releases an album pure and genuine, with different shades of house music, where the common denominator is being human against any form of control, from the marketing till the nepotism... "but always there will be the intoxication of the power, always at every moment, there will be the thrill of victory, the sensation of trampling on an enemy who is helpless". Don't let it happen!

The solo project of Brian Chillemi from New York’s Junk Boys and Organs this album was recorded in Brooklyn and Queens apartments by producer Kyle Avallone and drinks heavily from the pool of Gallon Drunk/ Cave balladry, smoky acoustic guitars alternating with the sparse echo of electric soloing.

Phenomenal Handclap Band is back on Toy Tonics with remixes by Superpitcher & Ray Mang! The New York indie disco crew delivers their third song to the Berlin dancefloor label. Their last 2 Toy Tonics singles, Judge Not and Jail, have already made big waves with heavy rotations in the sets of people like DJ Harvey, Artwork, Gilles Peterson, Keinemusik and many others. Now they are back with another surefire smash: „Remain Silent“
The Phenomenal Handclap Band from New York has been known for a couple of funk-driven releases before, but also for supporting or collaborating with such giants as Bryan Ferry, Marcos Valle and Nile Rodgers & Chic .
The band, based around multi instrumentalist and producer Daniel Collás, is releasing this new single in advance of their new album on Toy Tonics in 2020. This is just a warm up!

Bis Repetita, the retour of «doigté » - Counting on the fingers leads us to the « Index », displaying the non exhaustive list of sonic bits used on twenty years of Pepe’s phonograms. To Dance or not to Dance that is probably not the question, but definitely the answer to the A Side. Vice Versa, the B side whispers « Ur Host »: an army of electronic arpeggios welcoming an atmospheric cure for after hours, introducing « Pitcher » not the carnivorous plant but the friendly musical path to the strike zone; « Danske*Mansus », a refreshing retro futuristic techno-ball, housing ardent grooves and cold sweats. Wandering our way out to sync and lock this second chapter, « Inter-Oger » fades to esoteric dreamscapes.
Please enjoy this index of coordinated sequences and chopped waveforms!

For her latest release Roberta once again dives deep to deliver more of her funk-inspired sultry & soulful sound.

Second Seta Label vinyl presents label friend Dj M4SH and his new EP "The Message". It takes you to the world of delayed and filtered chords, pads and arpeggiators with rolling basslines. This solid four-track package contains three deep house jams plus a spacey remix of the track "Not Known" from the well-known Slovak gang Sensoreal. "The Message" expresses Dj M4SH’s memories of rave-kids generation from the 90s and everybody who spent those years at the parties or in the park with cassette player listening to music. "The Message" is dedicated to those who remained loyal to what they love. It's a reminiscence and acknowledgement to all who were there and are here now.

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Supported and played by Claptone, Roger Sanchez, De La Swing, Pirupa, Dennis Cruz, Dennis Ferrer, Erick Morillo, Darius Syrossian, Mambo Brothers and many more...


Almighty House label MOTHER RECORDINGS returns with another big tune from ORDONEZ. The top Ecuadorian producer and DJ is a key player and influential artist in his home nation and central America, he is associated with many great labels from Brobot, Armada Music and Lapsus.
„La Fiesta“ is his latest on Berlin ́s number one House label and is a party starting tune with big vocals and loose percussion, which make you stomping and pumping. The colorful chord stabs and driving bass all get you up on your toes and keep you there as the vocals, drum fills and hits boil very nicely.
Once again then MOTHER has secured a big hit here.






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MISTER JAM, BBCR1 - Vibes!
CAMELPHAT - Thank you!
RICHY AHMED - Nice beat!
JUNIOR SANCHEZ - Dope!
CHUS & CEBALLOS - groove disco frisko!
HECTOR ROMERO - Party tune!! I’m on it!
ILLYUS & BARRIENTOS - Great package!
JAVI BORA - Killer!


House hit makers MOTHER RECORDINGS are back with another summer slammer. This one comes from the label regulars SUPERLOVER and SIMION – both friends are teaming up with the hottest imprint in House music for a heavy champion collab and a heavy champion track. MOTHER proudly presents „Funky People“, coming in two interpretations.
„Superlover Vocal Mix“, a 6 minutes jam with a driven bass line, funky piano chords rolling over a slick House groove. Powerful and gnarly male vocals add full and warm emotions to the „Funky People“. Yes, we feel love!
„Simion Mix“ is more a straight up interpretation, 4-to-the-floor with an energetic infinity groove, less vocals, no piano, a real peak time hands up version. Pure love for the dance floor.

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Second vinyl release from Cruise Music delivers another package of the best selling tracks from the label.

A side is reserved for Samo's Straight On and Mirko & Meex's For Your Love, nothing but pure disco-jackin fire. On the flip side we got Buba & Giman's tracks, easily one of the best tracks since the beginning of our label.

This vinyl is a must have for all the house music lovers out there!

Part two of the Tunnelvisions remixes include four artists: Fort Romeau, David Mayer, Yor Kultura and Bawrut. Fort Romeau's remix is a typical track you will hear back in clubs such as Robert Johnson, Bawrut's remix is a big-room beast and David Mayer shows his typical tribal sound. Yor Kultura finishes this remix EP and Tunnelvisions' Celestial Ritual project with a downtempo version of Umai's Dance. The Remixes are out March 22nd on Atomnation.

MEET THE CHOIR THAT HOUSE BUILT

The late great Frankie Knuckles once called house music: “church for people that have fallen from grace.” Anyone who has been caught up in the rapture of a true house classic can testify to its power to unify and uplift.

HGC is an electrifying House meets Gospel experience that never fails to get audiences clapping, dancing and singing along. HGC shows bring together a group of outstanding singers, a full house band and DJ, creating an effortless live fusion of the biggest house and gospel tunes that never fail to raise the roof!

House Gospel Choir’s magic is their ear for production, thanks to the songwriters, producers, vocal arrangers and selectors who make up the collective. The choir have been bubbling away in studios across London, working with a roll call of iconic dance music producers, from global house icons Todd Terry, DJ Spen, Grammy Award winner Alex Metric, to Toddla T and UK gospel icon Nicky Brown. Their monthly public Mass Choir open rehearsal, at Rich Mix in East London, has featured guest appearances from house and techno icon The Black Madonna, and electro pop singer Georgia.

The current House Gospel Choir has grown to over 150 members of all religions and backgrounds. They take us to church, literally and metaphorically and remind us, whatever spiritual inclination we may have, of the sonic swells in our ribcage that truly great harmonies can inspire.

We Are One has become the choirs mantra, Founder & Creative Director Natalie Maddix explains “We can’t all speak at the same time and have our voices heard, but we can sing together as one voice and be understood”.

“The choir have a really unique energy. Beyond the uplifting vibes of Gospel Music…they’re like family” Annie Mac

“I’m so crazy about them” – THE BLACK MADONNA

Classy house tracks on this 10th release on Ojodeapolo, including stellar remixes by Altin Miller and Terrence Parker! Celebrating its tenth edition and 13 years of existence Ojodeapolo presents its founder Jorge C. with the EP titled ''Brother''. Soulful jazzy house tracks and cuts more towards a tech feel... Proper Detroit house cuts!! The mastering was done by Stefan Betke aka. Pole in the studio Scape in Berlin.

Luca Lozano spent the 2020 lockdown sharpening his tools, using the time off from traveling and DJing to re-center and re-vise. As the pace of life slowed, so did the BPMs and the Klasse Wrecks boss sought refuge in the distraction that the studio and the creative practice can offer. 'Lozano 2.0' may sound like the producer shifting down a gear, but probably only with the goal of preserving his energy until the world is ready to spin again.