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Deep and dubby with a splash of funkiness, James does what he does best Quality house with a capital 'Q' ! Feel the heat on this 10' floor burner !

This legendary 1994 double-pack on Eightball has long been an object of desire for House music fanatics and vinyl junkies worldwide since it's original release. It has never been re-issued in it's entirety... Until now...

Featuring classic tracks "Making A Living", "Young And Free", "All In The Same Family" and much more, "The African Dream" captures the perfect essence of classic club music where Disco and House music collide in the melting pot of NYC.

An absolutely essential release from a classic era of NYC dance music that captures the deepness, rawness and soulful edge of the people who made it. Timeless House sounds. One for the true connoisseur now made available again. A beautiful thing!

"The African Dream" has been lovingly re-mastered and re-pressed with the original full sleeve artwork intact in conjunction with Eightball Records.

French Kitchen Records is back with a bang just in time for spring! As a first 2014 treat, the label is proud to return with a new uplifting various artist Ep including 4 unique tracks by Luna City Express, Ferro, Alfred Heinrichs & Möggli. No doubt, the FK003 will win the likings of many djs & crowds across genres!

A1 - Opening the A side, Luna City Express offers us here a smartly produced track with a warm deep melody! Tight analog synths & effective claps, 'Anytime' is a straight up percussive house affair set to light up the night.

A2 - With its dubby dark groove, 'Endless Winter' takes us into a deep, chunky and steady atmosphere where drums and basslines
smoothly fuse together. Ferro keeps it simple with basic elements yet effective to achieve maximum power!

B1 - On the flip side French Kitchen artist Möggli is a thick and punchy techno track & it's rolling bass! After several vocal featuring for Shlomi Aber or Marc Romboy, Möggli is proud to come up with her first official release, 'La Llorana'!

B2- Finally, Alfred Heinrichs feat Viviana Alvarez 'You Show The Light' completes the package with a journey into deep techno
landscapes that features the outstanding voice of German singer Viviana Alvarez. Catchy & hypnotic, Heinrichs 's dark grooves
should literally sweep you off your feet.

Mr G returns to his Phoenix G imprint to drop his new LP, 'Personal Momentz', on November 10th 2014.

2012's 'State of Flux' on Radio Slave's Rekids imprint was the last full-length from Mr G, along with his '
'Retrospective' compilation in 2013 the prolific British producer has spent the last four years delivering stand out singles on the likes of Running Back, Toi Toi and Don't Be Afraid as well as a renewed focus on his own, long running Phoenix G label.

The album itself is a sublime deliverance of the sound that has become so closely associated with the UK selector and artist - twelve raw & robust cuts that keep you locked from start to finish. As the title suggests the new project stems from particular inspiration and is best illuminated by the man himself.

'Well, ain't this a surprise Took me a year to do the last album and this one wrote itself over 10 days - my first times back in the studio ( aka The Heightz) since losing my Dad! As ever with me the music never lies and, through it, you'll see the twists and turns I take - outpouring inner vibez and hoping to get to a new destination .........., what/wherever that may be. These are Personal Moments rough rugged and Raw..... pushing some good air. Ohh, and I can hear the mixer needs a service so yep LoFi. Now I'm feeling as though I can see light showing it rays readying me to do battle again with that thing called life....... Hope you enjoy My collection of Personal Momentz.... Dedicated to those who have lost or in-pain and suffering!"

Stunning new album from Chicago's finest electronic futurist Hieroglyphic Being, aka Jamal Moss, newly released on Soul Jazz Records. This is his third album for the label, following on from "The Acid Documents" in 2015, and African With Mainframes (w/ Noleian Reusse) "K.M.T." in 2016.

Born and based in Chicago, Moss's music embodies two of the cultural foundation blocks of the city's musical lineage, that of Chicago's original Acid House sound (c. 1986) - Frankie Knuckles, Phuture, Marshall Jefferson et al, alongside a rigorous experimental sound searching that taps into the cosmic musical lineage of pioneering artist Sun Ra whose Arkestra landed and was based in the city from 1946-61, and the equally pioneering work of 'The Art Ensemble' of Chicago in the 1960's and 70's.

The association with Sun Ra is by no means hypothetical, Moss recorded with the Arkestra leader Marshall Allen and a host of free jazz players for the album Hieroglyphic Being & JITU Ahn-Sahm-Buhl's 'We Are Not The First.' in 2015. Similarly, his relationship to Chicago's original acid house pioneers of the late 1980's is no hyperbole. Originally mentored by artist/producers Adonis and Steve Pointdexter, Moss also runs his own Mathematics label, releasing a constant stream of new music by foundation acid house pioneers Lil' Louis, Adonis and many others.

What clearly defines Moss's music is that while sometimes pushing the limits of sound to an ear-splitting dimension of experimentation and DIY-electronics - the music is always clearly a progression of the lineage of black music. In the words of fellow Chicagoans, 'The Art Ensemble' of Chicago, it is simply 'Great Black Music.'

And yet in this uniquely defined sound, Moss somehow manages to draw into this world elements of industrial music, German electronic music (Cluster, Harmonia etc), Detroit's sci-fi techno artists (Atkins, Saunderson, Craig) and more.
'Outsider House' 'Afro-Futurist' 'Rhythmic Cubism', Moss's near indescribable sound plays testament to the notion that he is perhaps the last of the line of producers directly influenced by Ron Hardy at the Music Box, uniquely qualified to write a new chapter of Chicago's rich musical history.

Red Notes is the prolific artists new revelatory and unique project - in his own words 'A homage to the Blue Note Jazz sound of Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock' fused together with the classic Chicago House and Acid sensibilities of Larry Heard, Armando, Adonis et al, into a newly imagined futuristic and barrier-less musical landscape. Featuring organic and synthetic electronic instrument., Hieroglyphic Being here fuses real-time live instrumentation and over-dubbed technologies to dramatic effect, as analog and electronic worlds collide.

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Fernando Cappelletti Also Known as CAPE throws Three original tracks driven by pumping basslines, progression of Chords and Pads that define the soundscape of Rosario de Santa Fe Knight.
Cape's opera prima for our Record label is here!...

Mall Grab returns to Hot Haus dropping 3 of his most sought after jams to date. Currently tearing up clubs worldwide Pool Party Music is a snapshot of one of house music's most intriguing artists, from the 'In Yer Face' anthemic horns of the opening track to the low slung crunk-houz of B.F.O.D.A.A.S. the EP wraps up with Catching Feelings one of his most in-demand productions.

L.A. mainstay and Black Lodge resident Force Placement lays down a lush futuristic house cruise with the title track ‘Retinex’. B-side features off-kilter techno cut ‘Signifying’ and a stripped-down Berndt version.

After the more experimental vibes of Latecomers last release on MCDE, they are back to bringing you straight up dancefloor material on MCDE1209.
Jayson Brothers "Drop Back" has been a hidden gem in Danilo`s sets for quite some time already, and we are happy to finally release it alongside the storming "North & Pulaski".
And on the Bside, Creative Swing Alliance are back on MCDE with their trademark House grooves, bringing us some deep goodness prefectly suited for those Basement sessions we love so much.
Last but not least, Pablo Valentino also delivers a solo joint, another stable of Motor City Drum Ensemble`s recordbag since he first played "Like it was `99" on Tim Sweeney`s Beats in Space.

Really serious sh**t developed by 4 Chicago prodigies, for the first of our compilation called " The Spacy Saga".

ick Lenoir and Larry Thompson aka Black Traxx dropped several volumes of their own brand of chopped up Disco sampling, deeper side of House. From 1991 through to 1994 the Black Traxx EP's were showing up in record stores, obviously giving respectful nods to other Chicago DJ's and producers the tracks included on the EP's contained a DIY spirit and rawness that were key ingredients. Lenoir, with the technical assistance of Gary 'Jackmaster' Wallace has revisited these classic releases for 2017 and the pair have turned in some special, exclusive extended versions of some of the highlights from the series.
This, the second sampler of Black Traxx cuts culled from the various volumes picks up nicely where part 1 left us off. If it's that raw, deep, basement Chicago House sound you're after then these guys have you covered. Kicking off with the 1993 remix of 'Dreamin' which is a sublime late night organ driven groover, this one ticks all the boxes if you dig that NY / NJ Garage sound, but with a Chi-town twist! 'Soul' is up next, lifted from 1993's 'The Soul Package' collection. A stripped back, vocal led jam steeped in atmosphere. This one is for the dancers for sure, no nonsense House music for heads and hips.
Flip it over and the B-side opens with 'Shake', a tough, gritty, percolating banger with a tribal-esque edge. This one's a weapon and almost fits into that Baltimore / Chicago 'ghetto House' mould. A proper club track, no prisoners taken. This one has been gently extended by Rick and Gary for maximum club pressure! EP finisher 'Party' is a much more subdued groove giving a respectful nod to the JB's with that infamous 'Paaaarty' chant. No frills in the best possible way this one's another solid club groove, pure food for hungry turntables and sound-systems. All of the tracks included on these samplers have been carefully selected, arranged, edited and extended for precisely these reasons!
This reissue has been realised with the full involvement of Rick Lenoir and Gary Wallace and is 100% legit! All exclusive extended edits have been made by Rick and Gary specifically for this release. Don't snooze, this one deserves a spot in any self respecting House heads record bag or DJ set, classic material made available again for 2017 - You can't stop it!

Alden Tyrell lays the foundation for John Marks vocals. Heavy analogue house jams like only he does. DPX dusts off the old Korg M1 for a piano heavy remix on the b-side.

Toolroom Records is proud to present the first Vinyl EP from one of the most talked about underground artists of now 'Weiss', with the highly successful 'Weiss City Vol 1'.Weiss City Vol 1' showcases this producers vast talent by embracing house music's rich heritage with deep jacking grooves, warm rumbling subs, sweet sharp percussion and delicate vocal treatment. Leading the Vinyl EP release, Weiss delivers the funk with 'My Sister', one of those tracks you'll have on repeat for weeks on end.The groove is unrivalled on this one and with huge support from Radio 1 DJs this track has been a big hit! 'You Treat Me Right' sets the tone with an infectious guitar lick and impassioned vocals on top of a driving but deep bass line.Next up on the B-side, 'Do The Do' is straight up organ house, with an unforgettable melody, vocal cut and sharp percussion. Finally, 'Silk Slut' concludes the EP on a slightly darker note with heavy drums, pitched down vocals and a rumbling bass line; perfect for after parties.A Vinyl release that is a must-have for every collection. Transport yourself to 'Weiss City' for an exploration of the deeper side of house music.

Crosstown Rebels assemble an A-star team of pioneers and legends for the next mammoth release on the label. 'Touch Your Body' comes courtesy of Felix Da Housecat, Jamie Principle and Vince Lawrence aka The 312 with sublime remixes from Moodymann.

Felix Da Housecat explains how growing up on south side of Chicago I was a huge fan of Frankie Knuckles and Jamie Principle. Vince Lawrence was over at Chicago Trax and was the blueprint A&R and catalyst there signing anything hot. By this time I was around 14 and I had just made my first record 'Fantasy Girl', with DJ PIERRE. Over the years I was becoming obsessed with Jamie's sound. We soon became friends and always discussed working together and it took 15 years. Frankie's passing woke me up. I felt I wanted to do something special and it was time to fly back to Chicago to my roots. I wanted to go back where it all began and work with the originators. I called Vince and said I need your mind, guidance and your studio and all of us in one room to bring that spirit back in my soul. I told him we had Jamie Principle and the rest I guess is history. I wanted Crosstown for the project as I felt Damian was the only guy worthy and would understand and treat this project right. House Music needs this right now.. So here we are.'

Felix Da Housecat's career spans more than thirty years with two Grammy nominations. Never failing to impress, he now brings us his latest venture as producer of The 312 project. Jamie Principle is one of the most recognisable voices in the history of house music, featuring on some of the first house records ever made including the seminal 'Your Love' with Frankie Knuckles. Business man, producer and Trax Records organizer Vince Lawrence is another true Chicago house music innovator, responsible for the pivotal house track 'On & On' with Jesse Saunders and the 'Virgo Tracks' releases. Mahogani Music founder Kenny Dixon Jr. aka Moodymann grew up in Detroit with his first several releases appearing on Carl Craig's Planet E imprint. 2016 saw him next in the series to mix the respected 'DJ-Kicks' with outstanding results

Here is an artist who keeps giving us things to talk about,Jay Green releases Confusion ep on LeCurve Records.
The sounds of brenta school catches your ears with an ep made of hypnotic loop,charming vocals e synth made to set the dance floor on fire.
Including killer remix by Steve Murphy!

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Another slice of essential Knuckles / Principle magic, here the duo's love of Italo and Euro pop records seems to collide with Chicago's darkened dance-floors and raw drum machines. Perfectly sleazy and insanely danceable, Jamie Principles voice was made for Frankie Knuckles pristine productions and their unique styles compliment each other endlessly,

Both tracks featured on this 12" take us into the subterranean night life of Frankie and Jamie's world, a world of yearning, heart-break, love and acceptance. A huge pairing of tracks on their initial release and still to this day some 25+ years later, "It's A Cold World / Bad Boy" was a total game changer, almost verging on pop but too "outsider" to gain the mainstream attention it so deserved, the record stands today as a true classic. Truly ahead of it's time.

Re-released for 2015, re-mastered and re-pressed with all the original Trax label artwork present in conjunction with the official rights holders / owners.

New import label from Seance Centre & Smiling C, Toronto... linking up with Melbourne's Left Ear Records on this one.

LITIA=LOE’s Each Dawn Every Dawn is a nearly-lost existential house anthem from Chicago’s second generation, heavily under the influence of Ron Hardy, European EBM, and the struggle of daily life in the city’s marginalized neighbourhoods.

LITIA=LOE (Life In The Insane Asylum = Life On Earth) formed in Chicago amidst the burgeoning house movement of the 80’s. Leon Williams, Daryl Wilson, and brothers Grant and Simeon Rogers would meet up every weekend to soak up the sounds at local clubs like Music Box, Medusa, The PowerPlant, The Warehouse, and Frankie Knuckles’ Dance Palace, where DJs would mix everything from disco to new wave, industrial to house music. After the clubs closed, they would retreat to Leon’s basement to experiment with synths, inspired by what they had just witnessed at the clubs. Wired with excitement, they would stay up all-night, jamming and sequencing beats together late into the next afternoon.

Simeon was the technician of the group, programming drums, layering sounds, and finding the right synth textures. Leon was the creative wild card, coming up with conscious lyrics and vocal melodies and tweaking the sounds to be more expansive. Grant kept things anchored in song, composing and coming up with structures. Daryl helped compose a lot of the unreleased songs and was a great arranger and bass player, but decided to leave the band for personal reasons.

With a Tascam 8-track Portastudio, the group would cut rough tape mixes of their tunes to share with friends who would DJ the demos around town. Inspired by what they heard from groups like Nitzer Ebb, Bauhaus and Chris & Cosey, they came up with a track heavy with distortion and feedback. A tape of that track started circulating around the clubs, and legend has it that Lil Louis liked it so much he claimed it as his own. Realizing that competition was fierce in the DJ world, they decided to cut a record next time so they could lay claim to their work. This led to the release of Each Dawn Every Dawn, released on their own Facade label in 1989. The group distributed the record themselves, handing them out at clubs, and dropping them off at local shops and record pools.

At the time, the record barely made it out of Chicago, but the group did have a few chances at notoriety. Once with Rocky Jones of D.J. International Records who offered a “Blood contract” for joining the label. The group declined. In the mid 90’s they had an opportunity to open three nights with Living Colour, but the night before, one of the keyboardists got stage fright and they had to bail on the gigs.

Left Ear Records and Mixed Signals is proud to offer a new dawn for this incredible unsung group with a remastered DMM reissue of Each Dawn Every Dawn, including the original alternate mix called “The Morning After”. A redux of LITIA=LOE’s Life Love Dance EP will follow later this year.

Montreal booty-house provocateur, Martyn Bootyspoon is back with his new EP, No. 1 Crush via Model Future. Over the course of four tracks, Bootyspoon takes listeners on a sultry journey that explores everything from deep house, to tribal grooves and techno rhythms. As irreverent as he is innovative, Bootyspoon's campiness and attention to detail shines on No. 1 Crush, whether it be through themes of acid-laced romance or modular synth ear-licking riffs.

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Crosstown release the triple vinyl sampler to the acclaimed Get Lost V album compiled and mixed by Acid Pauli. The album features loads of exclusives, some of which have been featured on this vinyl version of the album.

The 5th in the Get Lost series and Acid Pauli’s Vinyl compilation of the ground- breaking mix is a sonic treat. Featuring three exclusive covers of Gonzalez, Radiohead and Bruce Springsteen, as well as new tracks by Acid Pauli, Tempo Di Roma and NU.

Acid Pauli is a musical genius and tastemaker who has released tracks on a Bjork album and famed for his innovative diverse and eccentric sound, as well as being resident of the former infamous Berlin institution Bar 25. His debut album ‘MST’ came out on Nicolas Jaar’s Clown & Sunset label earlier this year to great acclaim. One of the most adventurous Get Lost albums to date, Pauli treads deep into more weird and wonderful waters and if you enjoy this then you should check out the double CD mix, it really is quite outstanding.. contender for DJ Mix album of the year