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Hailing from Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, Steve Bird AKA Mr. Bird is the latest artist to land at Matasuna Records' nest, hatching an exotic and fiery EP.

Starting on a mid flight ambience, before charging to catch its funky prey, Dance Away, the opening track, is a scorching collaboration with Chief Commander Yaaba, one of the lead singers of London based combo Yaaba Funk. Undeniably catchy bass line, afro horns blended with a string of unexpected beat variations, Dance Away is a call to the dancefloor, a celebratory ground to let loose, where "mothers and sisters" alike are beckoned to shine to the positive tune.

The Sasquatch, in turn, takes us into deeper, different coordinates. A constant, relentless beat foundation spiked with stabs of funky phrasing hooking the listener from its inception, regardless of language, in an almost hypnotic mantra of soulful discourse, this banger is assuredly one for the clubs.

Up-tempo, with a finely tuned built up, Floating Funk teases the less attentive ear into believing this is a simple beat statement but Mr. Bird slams and surprises with an irresistible bassline, perfectly balanced doses of guitar and a hovering - or floating! - horn section interlaced with a rhythmically proficient cowbell and cymbal section.

Angolan-minded breakbeat rhythm, kalimba grooves and funk-based keys and guitar, Carnival Beat is a contagious track. An expertly cooked platter of hot and spicy flavours served in a dish of well mixed groove which will drive any listener to get down and grind away with a smile, in what is also a true homage by Mr. Bird to his well-earned Lisbon heritage - his habitat for the past 9 years.

One can only wonder where Matasuna's next flight might be headed as each release soars ever higher, towards certified dancefloor bliss.

Heavy heavy future funk! The second EP by A Band Called Flash. Executive produced by Ron Trent. Recommended!

Having witnessed the utter devastation this causes on the floor, we embarked on no small amount of arm twisting, negotiation and downright begging to secure a release.
This absolute monster was destined to remain in a certain acclaimed DJ/Producer's private collection.
Now available on a super limited pressing!!!!!!!!!

Chapter 3: Gandarva switching from a balearic atmosphere to an interstellar space travel. In Kosmaro the voice of Monica Giacomobono describes a sleepless night traveling delirious on the notes of the keyboard played Ricky Burattini (Justofunk) which then,  together with the bass of  Onorino Tiburzi , transports us in a jazzy-funk walk with the track Isotropofunk

For the first release of 2018 we welcome Harry Wolfman to the Outplay family!
Having followed his work for the last couple of years we're very happy to have him deliver this varied 4-tracker, which very well might be some of his best work to date.

The A side starts off with 'Hitch'. A warm and dusty groover driven by rhodes, a rubbery bassline and a thudding kick. A lovely string piece in the middle of the track slowly builds up to the break for it to return to the head nodding groove soon after. The added percussion gives it a nice lively feel as well.

'Pigs in Blankets' sets the pace a little slower, but the funk goes on. The track incorporates 80's style samples with some excellent synth and chord work. Perfect for a warm up session.

Starting on the B side Harry takes it up a notch with 'Nemoto', which will be a definite stomper for the dance floor. It takes you on a 9 minute journey of rolling bumpy basslines, screaming distortion leads and hypnotising synth work.
Finally, to ease things off, STS-136 (Final Call) comes in at a slow 88 bpm pace as a perfect closure to the EP. Dreamy pads, piano licks and a calming marimba melody combined with a beat which feels like a warm blanket will make you wander off for a moment...

His impressive live implementation of electronic music has made Parov Stelar a much sought after live act in the last decade. With "Live @ Pukkelpop" he now presents his first live album.It all started 10 years ago when the electro swing pioneer began his metamorphosis from producer to bandleader by founding his live band. It became a sensational success story that goes hand in hand with the success of his albums and singles.On stage Parov Stelar merges the live sound of his musicians - vocals, drums, bass, guitar, horns and occasionally strings - with electronic beats and samples of his signature sound. Huge crowds flock to the shows of this in the live business unique formation to participate in Parov Stelar's electronic big band performances at festivals and single shows.For the 2015 album release of "The Demon Diaries" Parov Stelar once again eagerly worked on his live set up visually and content-wise in order to completely match it with the new album. His timeless sound with the musical bonds across the history of music got a new optical frame, and in addition to classics from his repertoire many new songs found their way into the live set.Since then the tour led Parov Stelar with band, crew and remarkable production across Europe and the US. Fans greeted them with euphoric cheers and celebrated massive dance parties everywhere. The concert at Pukkelpop Festival 2015 shows the amazing atmosphere at a Parov Stelar live show and is his first live album exactly 10 years after forming the band.

Wild Oats proudly presents the triple LP entitled From Joy by Kyle Hall. The title is derived from the idea of finding a way to live life in a state of presence; detaching oneself from the mental, self imposed narratives echoed by society's traditions and judgements. We as people tend to be at our most honest and present in our childhood, so in some ways From Joy serves as a mechanism and reminder to return to one's youthful energetic state.

The 8- track album, all produced before 2010, is a homage to where Kyle lived at the time in his father's basement on the westside of Detroit on Joy Rd.

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For our second release we may introduce the Rotterdam-based beatmaker The Soul Pilot. He is known for his funky, soulful and beats heavy productions. For Les Cidres he created two summer tunes Lawless and Craving showing more of his repertoire.
Lifting off with Lawless. In this hot, sweet, bassy piece of sexyness, being true to his name he shows his passion for vocalizing himself - letting you blush and sweat with him in this heat.
The journey continues with Craving - with this funkiness blowing through your hair, body and soul.
A summer must have! <3

QND Philosophy starts with a new project from veteran cosmic disco originator Daniele Baldelli and his long time partner in crime Marco Dionigi . The two Gents will take us into a spaced out galaxy of sounds. So Sit Back , Fasten your seat belts and enjoy the trip .... SALES POINTS: Daniele Baldelli (Baia Degli Angeli/Cosmic) Considered worldwide as a truly innovator for his 'cosmic style trademark' a mix of African music, disco, psychedelic rock, krautrock and dub, often played at the wrong speed, he's a very active dj and respected artist. Marco Dionigi Resident DJ of top italian club Alterego since '89. Besides being the Mastermind and founder of Quantistic Division/QND Philosophy labels. He is a popular dj and and experienced producer KEY RELEASES ' Baldelli & Dionigi Cosmic Disco !' Cosmic Rock!!!' (Eskimo Recordings) ' Baldelli & Dionigi The Units Remix High Pressure Days' (Opilec Music) ' Baldelli & Dionigi Adaptors The Music of Richard Bone' CD (Prismatikone Records/Word And Sound) ' Baldelli & Dionigi Phil Manzanera Caracas - Mental Remix ' ( LN/CC Recordings) ' Baldelli & Dionigi Museum Of Love Remixes (DFA Records)

NEW SERIES FROM IRISH DJ AND PRODUCER DAZ DALTON. DJ SUPPORT: GREG WILSON / TRICKY DISCO / THE REVENGE / CRAIG SMITH & MORE..

Reptile Dysfunction launches Think Sideways Edits: a four track vinyl EP with club cuts from Soul Clap, Charlie Rope, Noah Schy & Rick Trainer and Doorly himself.
Doorly and Reptile Dysfunction proudly present the first of their new vinyl Think Sideways Edits series, in which the label boss will be calling in favours from A-list stars and bright young guns to release some heavy duty, clubfocussed edits and sample heavy cuts.
Since launching in late 2016, Reptile Dysfunction has been resolute in championing previously undiscovered talent alongside releases from firmly established artists. Now with the launch of a new vinyl edits series, and the first official Reptile Dysfunction parties just around the corner, the label looks set to have a landmark year.
With Miami WMC just around the corner and the summer season following sharply on its heels, Think Sideways Edits Vol.1 presents four disco-sampling,
feel good club edits ripe for pool parties and basements alike.
This one features one from me that one been holding tight for a while. I'm now putting it out due to popular demand after people track IDing the hell out of it for the last few months. Soul Clap have - unsurprisingly - turned in a stunner, then we have new talent from Noah & Rick Trainer and a follow up to his wonderful EP from Charlie Rope.
All of these tracks have been severely road tested in the clubs and I really believe it's our strongest release so far.' Doorly

Mexico's HOTMOODS makes his debut on Chicago's TUGBOAT EDITS and it's a real scorcher so it only makes sense to release it in the middle of Summer! Peak heat, summertime sums up this inferno of an EP. It's gonna put the world in a "Hotmood"! 4 tracks.

Yan Tregger can be considered as one of those composers and
instrumentalists who have successfully explored various musical styles during their career, a true experimentalist with a motley repertoire, including Pop, Soul, Jazz, Rock, and even Disco, he remains a must-have for connoisseurs.

From the 1960s to the present day, whether as a composer, arranger or conductor, he is the author of more than 25 albums intended for the library music. The majority of his timeless works, coveted by "diggers" around the world nowadays, set his uncommon productions well apart. With their singular arrangements and rhythms which have the particularity of "sticking" to each musical era, his music continues to delight DJ's and other beatmakers.

This reissue of CATCHY, allows the listener to rediscover musical moments from an era full of inventiveness. A spirit of creativity very hard to match again today...

finally repressed!

classic release from 1999 brought to you again on musique unique!

played by villalobos & väth !!!

Join two of BBE's most prolific artists and compilers, Mr Thing & Chris Read on a voyage into the mysterious, strange and wonderful world of Library Music, courtesy of Cavendish Music. Founded in 1937 and originally known as Boosey & Hawkes Recorded Music Library, Cavendish Music is the largest independent Library Music publisher in the UK and also represents a host of music catalogues across the globe. During the Library Music heyday of the 60s and 70s, thousands of riginal instrumental tracks were produced across a broad range of enres for companies like Cavendish, who then created vinyl and tape collections, often arranged by theme or mood, for their customers in radio, television and film. Cult British TV shows such as The Sweeney and The Professionals as well as documentaries and feature films relied heavily on these catalogues, and companies like KPM, De Wolfe and Boosey & Hawkes went a long way toward defining the sound of British popular culture at the time. Never commercially available, music created for these libraries that never made it to the promised land of TV or Radio was destined to languish in Cavendish Music's vast London vault; only recently unearthed by a new generation of DJs and producers searching for rare gems or a perfect sample.
Mr Thing & Chris Read were first invited to examine the contents of the Cavendish Music archive in 2014 as part of WhoSampled's 'Samplethon' event in which producers created new tracks against the clock using sample material mined from the catalogue. Whilst digging through box upon box of records and tapes looking for interesting sounds, the pair also discovered a host of 70s library music which has not only stood the test of time, but deserves to be heard in its original form. From dramatic big band numbers reminiscent of Lalo Schifrin's film scores to atmospheric proto-hip hop instrumentals produced before the genre's existence, right through to fairly straightforward jazz and funk cuts; this amazing collection of music is sure to inspire and delight DJs and beatmakers the world over.



















S d2 | The New Dance Orchestra - One Way Trip (Cool Version)

Fouk might have been curating Outplay since 2013, but their 'Butterfunk EP' is in fact the duo's first proper EP on their own imprint.

It's not that they've been resting on their laurels: they've drip-fed a handful of EPs on the likes of Heist and House of Disco over the past few years, and released solo efforts on Kolour Ltd and Razor 'n Tape that stormed the charts.
It's been fascinating to see the Dutch pair slowly break the mould, moving from heavy sampling in favour to an emphasis on original instrumentation and production.

The Butterfunk EP is fine showcase of their prowess in the studio, loaded to the hilt with contemporary dancefloor funk. Things kick off with the rolling drums, off-beat percussion and seriously infectious Hammond lines of Organ Freeman. Title track Butterfunk is aimed squarely at the hips with its smooth keys and perfectly placed vocal, while some acid lines give the track a little edge.

Flip over for the bumping 'Wong Way', a chunky workout with a rubber bassline. The finale of the EP is 'Winter', a fantastic slice of 80's inspired downtempo mushroom jazz.

Much love from the man from Down Under!

Kryptox '...surprising, individualistic, cutting-edge and irrepressibly fun' (The New York Music Daily) JRBB is a German 15 person big band that combines Jazz with Electronica. Additional beat production by COEO (Toy Tonics). On this EP is a rework from JRBB friends BRANDT BRAUER FRICK included. This EP is the first release on KRYPTOX: a new Berlin based label for Neo-Krautrock/JazzElectronica/Experimental music. The new label is made by Mathias 'Munk' Modica. The producer behind indiedance labels Gomma and Toy Tonics. (Modica produced records with people like James Murphy, WhoMadeWho, Peaches, Daniel Avery, The Rammellzee a.o.) With the new label he goes a step further. Searching for new artists who experiment on a high musical level and go beyond boundaries. Far away form the traditional dance universe. The first release on Kryptox comes from JRBB. A 15 piece Jazz group that has a very own, new way to combine Jazz with electronic elements. A New York newspaper called it ODM: Organic Dance Music. A term that fits well. Even if it's hard to pin down JRBB's music - as it is so unique.

Psychemagik are back after a brief hiatus with two solid disco floor burners, the first track 'Gotta Hold On Me' a 12 mins plus hypnotic, soulful disco jam that gets deep under the skin with a groove that gives no mercy.
The flip 'Wildman' smacks hard with sleazy vocals and a mesmerising rhodes hook, given a contemporary twist with a subtle kick n' snare, this 12' packs serious heat!! Perfect late night shenanigans.

Off the back of Rudeboyz follow up EP entitled Gqomwave, Goon Club Allstars are back with an EP from UK Funky producer KG. In 2007 Karen Nyame, otherwise known as KG, was at the Nottingham Trent University producing beats on Fruity Loops. Slightly isolated in Nottingham - away from the UK Funky scene's London epicentre - KG posted her tunes on popular UK Funky message boards and Facebook pages, but never had an opportunity to properly stake her claim as one of the scene's heavy hitters. 808 and Midnight (Flute Riddim) are two lost anthems from that era, although receiving support from the likes of Marcus Nasty and others, they were largely forgotten amongst the numerous stand out tracks of the era, appearing rarely in mixes of those lucky enough to have digital copies. 808 is the party anthem, it's joyous, quivering melodies ascend above the thumping kick drum, while relentless crashing snares and carnival whistles rain down - guaranteed to heat up the coldest of dancefloors. Midnight (Flute Riddim) on the flip side is the softer, slinkier bubbler. Built for smouldering club action and hot sunny days. BSNYEA is a new addition to Goon Club Allstars' burgeoning family of artists. Hailing from the Bronx he is a veteran of the Borough's Litefeet genre that soundtracks the performances of subway dancers cross New York City's transit system. On his remix of 808 he focusses on the whistles and gutter synth lines adding in booming bass drums and lock inducing chants. Hitmakerchinx comes fresh from his anthemic Night Slugs compilation. Bringing his signature FDM energy he drops the tempo and builds on the light, airiness, letting the flutes play out softly underneath the thumping drums.

We (Soul Clap) first connected with Nona Hendryx through our work with George Clinton, Sa'd "the Hourchild" Ali and Chuck "Da Fonk" Fishman. She wrote and sang the single "Shine" from our last album. That experience left us all wanting to collaborate more, so we teamed up with Morgan Wiley from Midnight Magic and all got in the studio to producing new EP for Soul Clap Records, four tracks of house, soul, jazz and of course THE FUNK.

produced, mixed and arranged by Gari Romalis (A1), Blaktony (A2), Orlando Voorn (B1) & Al (B2)
mastered by José Rico @ Downbeat Studio
released by Dockside Records / Vinyl only

Inspired by a fluid mix of global club sounds including UK funky, kuduro, techno and rap, Nervous Horzion co-head TSVI is to kick off 2018 with the release of new EP, 'Rambo'.

Comprised of six tracks, including collaborations with DJ JM and fellow Nervous Horizon boss, Wallwork, as well as a bonus remix from Luru, 'Rambo' details how TSVI's sound continues to evolve, taking on bold new shapes in the process.

A natural extension of 2016 EP, 'Sacred Drums', here he scopes out fresh influences that can be felt right the way through the tracklist. From the blaring kuduro flavours on opener 'Pull Up' to outright UK funky club jam, 'Funky T' and sparse, frenetic drum workout 'Roller', TSVI meshes together a network of powerful, drum-centred tracks.

Features from DJ JM and Wallwork bring new focus to his work too, with 'Jaguar' — a cranking, off-piste drum exercise hit by bursts of sharp, metallic synth melodies and zapping bass stabs — spotlighting inventive sound design and brilliantly abstract thinking.

A bold marker for a producer already at the top of his game, 'Rambo' forms the perfect 2018 lift-off point for one of the UK's most exciting young club labels.

Side A. Of Love Mystery-This is from the same EP that brought us "Nuthin Wrong". Since it's original release in 1995 on Dance Mania Records these tracks have proven that house music wasn't and isn't and shall never die.

Side B. Kan U Feel It- Originally released in 1997 on Nepenta Records UK. A B side jack track with a heavy bassline and that raw Chicago Ghetto House authenticity that comes with the territory. Ready for today's "Jacker's" and DJ's ......

The music of Giuseppe Leonardi moves through the brain in psychedelic and playful ways. Young Giuseppe prepared his shamanic amalgamation of percussion, athmosperes and synth patterns some summers ago in the catacombs of Vienna. Machine sounds from a glittering future. He shifts his instruments out of the timezone and takes us on a trip in his cosy dinghy.

OIWA - the new subdivision of Aiwo rec. presents Rave Racing Top Hits Vol. 1 - a various Rave Race selection of Oldschool Electro-Hiphop Crossover / Boss- / and Breakbeats compiled 4 the floor by: DJ Normal Quattro & DJ "Volcano" Carrera.

EP3: 'Mov Clsr' is the third and final piece in a trilogy of releases, exploring the libraries of Spaceks recent hard drives. Encompassing House, Footwork, Techno, Garage and Broken Beat the legendary vocalist and producer has amassed a wealth of tracks created mostly on iPhone and iPad. South London to the core yet globally inspired, his off kilter swing and free flowing approach to music has always set him apart from the pack. From his work with J.Dilla (Eve/Dollar) to his collaboration with Mark Pritchard as one half of Africa Hitech, Steve Spaceks creative output has always been a million miles ahead.

A quartet of heavy reworks. Reginald Omas Mamode IV truly does what he does best, bringing a percussive, low-slung funk to one of the most ethereal and beautiful pieces of soul on the album, Sunshine. Glenn Astro, elevates Bossa B to a jostling, bouncing shuffler that eventually turns around and heads skyward with uplifting chords and irresistible bass.
Deoke heads into the darker regions of the original for his huge remix of Bossa B. Finally the ever exceptional Mr Beatnick simply took the stereo track for Kalimba 2 and edited it into a mind-opening dub. Handling bass and harmonics as only he can, a true highlight of this high quality remix package.

Frits Wentink's Bobby Donny label returns with a new EP from Icelandic producer Felix Leifur. It's not often someone other than the boss releases on this
label so you know this new one is quality indeed.
Leifur—who also works as David & Hjalti and Davíð Sveinn Bjarnason — has two solid EPs to his name on Dirt Crew.
They show him to be a producer of succulent deep house and atmospheric prone beats. Across four cuts here he offers jazzy vibes, organic percussive
patterns and authentic styles filled with warmth and soul.
Opener 'Unidentified Blues' is a loose jumbled of hi hats and cymbals, Rhodes chords and shuffling drums that could well come from the studio of a certain Moodymann.
They are alive and enriched with real feeling from start to finish. 'Hampton' is another tender fusion of deep kick drums, tape echo and curious melodies all tied together by jostling groove that is beautifully incidental and unhurried. 'Contact' then brings more proper jazz drums to the table, with distant sax sounds and closely miced hits and spaces of cymbal all feeling loose and free as they suck you into their world. Last of all, 'Universal Rim' picks up the pace with a more rooted house groove, freeform percussion and wooden hits and trilling, echo drenched
melodies all making for an intoxicating cut.