8Kays

8Kays has continuously followed her inner call of hunting to new sound landscapes since her music career turned into the "8Kays" chapter. Always inclined to her vision to pursue, 8Kays has released amazing records on renowned Renaissance, Oliver Koletzki's Stil Vor Talent, Yotto's Odd One Out label, as well as great remixes for Berlin-based Booka Shade and Joplyn.
2019 was the year when we had 'Dance Alone' recorded by 8Kays together with Tone Of Arc and released with splendid remixes from Alex Niggemann and Olivier Giacomotto. The world is finally opening the curtains to music, so we can't miss our chance to share such a great EP with you.
'Respect Me' is the title track of this release. It is recorded with Lazarusman: the man of a word, the warrior of a poem. Lazarus is an artist who always brings importance to his works. There is always sense, feeling and message in his words. 'Respect Me' is a protest; it's a manifestation where Lazarusman is explaining his meaning of respect, so you just should listen to it. 8Kays sound design is super detailed in this work: stompy and energetic basslines are a great fit for all the melodic and extra-diverse elements of the track.
French producer Rodriguez Jr. is jumping on 'Respect Me' with his vision. Low electrified sounds with the long-sweeping background alongside the melodic enveloping plus rare and targeted dub-chords create a special remix and which we are very proud to have.
'Young Souls' is the next track of this release. Its hammering mood is recreated with the complex pressure-based bassline and retro synthesizer sounding guitar-like. Additionally, there is Aquarius Heaven on a featuring part.
His meaningful message was recorded during the pandemic peak-time period. It explains it all: the importance of choice, nightlife wandering and life realities we are facing each day.
Aquarius Heaven's vocals are brilliantly harmonized by 8Kays, she gives them a neat and encompassingly completed compositing feeling.
Happy to welcome Denis Horvat to the remix work. We've been big fans of Denis sound. It's extraordinary and unique, but certainly authentic. Therefore we knew the remix is going to be special even before Denis started doing it.
His powerful version gives a full spectrum of moods: detuned sounds, glitchy details and robotized Aquarius vocals are taking us to the breakdown which is worth the wait. Modulizing sounds on the breakdown give a long-awaited unexpected feeling which we are always looking at.
We'll keep on creating more for you, setting no boundaries. As usual.

Respect Me / Young Souls EP

Buy / Listen

PREMIERE: 8Kays & Lazarusman - Respect Me [Eleatics Records]

The EP closes out with a sublime remix from 8Kays who takes Shiver into 4/4 deep dark techno territory, making fine use of Sasha’s stems while adding her own unique analogue sounds and sonic artistry.

Beatport & Spotify:
li.sten.to/ATL050

Sasha Carassi - Shiver feat. Davide Famularo (8Kays Remix)

The EP closes out with an imperious remix from one of the most important genre crossing artists today, Musumeci. A renowned talent, his touch graces Permanent Vacation, Innervisions, Multinotes, Bedrock, Watergate, Exit Strategy, Engrave and Buttress just to name a few. Always in demand, we’re super happy to welcome Mauro to Atlant. His attention to detail and musical ear are second to none - this is reflected in a classy remix brimming with elegance and taste, as well as a purity in dance groove. Craftsmanship of the very highest quality.

Beatport & Spotify:
li.sten.to/ATL053

8Kays, Diana Miro - Easy (Musumeci Remix)

For the first remix we called upon the renowned talents of Fur Coat, a longstanding friend of Atlant and owner of one of our favourite labels, Øddity. Sergio takes ‘Easy' into deeper territory with an expansive remix full of swirling heart wrenching keys and tones. The Fur Coat remix is an emotional journey perfect for an intimate dance-floor with the crowd flowing in unison, connected through great music.

Beatport & Spotify:
li.sten.to/ATL053

8Kays, Diana Miro - Easy (Fur Coat Remix)

The original of ’Easy’ showcases the sonic artistry of 8Kays as Iryna sets in infectious groove with heavy bass, lush chords, jagged staccato lines and perfectly judged breakdowns to add tension. Diana Miro lays down a mesmerising vocal, her voice full of soul with pure emotion coming through in every word. ‘Easy’ is certain to feature in many important playlists and charts.

Beatport & Spotify:
li.sten.to/ATL053

8Kays, Diana Miro - Easy (Original Mix)

Available now

https://ingrv.es/revelate-remixes-7gh-3


‘Revelate’: The album that keeps on revealing more and more…

Written during the unwavering uncertainty and weirdness of 2020/21, Quivver’s third studio album is a body of work that lives and breathes in its own universe, on its own terms. Experimental, thoughtful, loaded with faraway dancefloor dreams, it was his debut album on Bedrock and a huge highlight of the year for the label. 

Now, as the raving world reawakens once again, it’s time for more revelations as Quivver hands over the stems to some trusted peers for this exciting remix collection. Each cut tailored for the dancefloor, the collection starts with an almighty jolt of euphoria as 8Kays takes the lead with her divine take on ‘Hold’. 

Currently heralded as a future hero by Beatport in their Beatport Next campaign, Ukraine producer 8Kays once again backs up the hype with a pristine and dramatic flip that adds a whole new twist on Quivver’s original.  

8Kays is not alone as Losless steps up next to bring his own sense of techno je ne sais quoi to ‘Funkily’. Adding extra swing and broken drum flare to the already juicy, rolling original, there’s a sudden sunlit bonus midway as the synth heavens open to reveal great swathes of emotion.

The feels continue on Lexer’s remix of ‘Nothin’ New To Feel’. One of the most heartfelt moments of the album, Lexer maintains the powerful yearning sentiment of the original with the plaintive vocal are refuelled with sweeping bass textures and sudden flips into brilliant moments of urgency.  

For the final leg of this remix adventure we head north west to Toronto, home of Weska who brings the EP home in his own fast lane. Deep, thundering techno with a latent warm groove, Weska pays full attention to ‘Atomised’ while making it wholly his own. 

Four examples of innovative remix science, four reminders of Quivver’s exceptional talent as one of the most consistent and talented artists in electronic music, brought to you by Bedrock. Stay tuned for more revelations…

Revelate Remixes

Hold - 8Kays Remix

PREMIERE: 8Kays - Subway To Berlin Ft. Hotmode (Coeus & Jonas Saalbach Remix) [Radikon]

Subway To Berlin

Subway To Berlin feat. Hotmode [Radikon]

'8Kays releases her new EP ‘Libertas’ on her label Darkness & Light...'

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8Kays - Libertas EP [Darkness & Light]

Premiere: 8Kays - Libertas [Darkness & Light]

Libertas EP

Aurora Borealis

Aurora Borealis [Darkness & Light]

8kays - Morning After The Rave

Out April 28th on 12" & digital.
Pre-order: https://lnk.to/SAMUM

https://soundcloud.com/wooyork / https://soundcloud.com/8kays / https://soundcloud.com/echonomist

Woo York - supreme electronic music duo make their debut on Watergate Records.

The Ukrainian duo have a watertight reputation for crafting stunning dancefloor compositions, having released music on Life And Death, Soma, Dystopian, Drumcode and Afterlife, the latter home to their critically acclaimed 2018 album ‘Chasing the Dream’. Their appearances at Watergate have been numerous over the years, making them an obvious choice to join the label family.

Their Watergate Records debut maiden offering is sparkling. The title track begins as a chugging key-laden cut before a stirring folky melody rises to the fore with beautiful intent. With its unique sonic signature, ‘Samum’ will stand out in any set. Woo York show a new side of their outstanding musical talent “For this release we wanted to push boundaries of the melodic techno sound. For Samum we have worked with a bag pipe, one of the oldest instruments to give the track an almost „housy" note.”

The accompanier is ‘Prophet’, an emotional slice of dance music, hopeful and melancholic in equal doses, this is custom made for big dancefloor moments.

Accompanying the package are remixes of ‘Samum’ by fellow Ukrainian producer and live act 8Kays, who turns in a dark and shimmering re-rub, not losing any of the original’s power. Meanwhile Greek artist Echonomist crafts a rich and multi-faceted reinterpretation that fits for the club and home listening alike.

Woo York - Samum (8Kays Remix)

In White Rooms

In White Rooms (2023 Remix)

Futuro

8Kays - Waves

Buy / Stream: https://lnk.to/ROCPtVI

Dare to transcend to another level as we traverse a whole new Realm Of Consciousness with the latest installment of Afterlife’s genre-defining compilation series. An innovative showcase of the label’s output, this comprehensive compilation represents the community-focused ethos of Afterlife and its founders, Tale Of Us.
Each new release brings together established names, alongside a range of newcomers, building the label’s core roster and cultivating an eternal legacy. Like previous entries in the series, Part VI is rooted in eclecticism, exploring the needs of emotion through the transmission of sonic expression from a variety of talented artists.
Join us, as we ascend to the next Realm Of Consciousness.

8Kays & braev - Basic (Extended Mix)

Available here: https://lnk.to/MATEMATICA

https://soundcloud.com/8kays / https://soundcloud.com/glowal / https://soundcloud.com/avilev

8Kays delivers an inspiring label debut on Watergate Records, as the artistic project of Ukrainian sound-producer and live act Iryna Shvydka reinforces why there’s so much excitement surrounding her with the slick ‘Falling Down’ EP.
 
A collaborative rich EP, 8Kays links with Italian pair Glowal for the punchy ‘Matemática’, that brings plenty of eerie minor key vibes to the dancefloor thanks to the vocal contribution from Brasilian singer Abrão. ‘Falling Down’ sees 8Kays team up with the Buenos Aires-based producer and live act Juan Hansen for a captivating slice of electronic prog lit up by Hansen’s memorable vox and delicate strings. One for those special end-of-night moments. 
 
Dutch pair Colyn & Beswerda suit up ‘Falling Down’ for a different occasion, adding a tougher backbone, while teasing out all the melodic flourishes to craft a remix that’s functional and stunning in equal doses. Man-of-the moment Chris Avantgarde then ramps up the intensity to eleven adding his own re-rub that’s everything we’ve come to love about the producer: bold, powerful and memorable. 
 
The EP ends with a terrific 8Kays solo cut, the luminescent ‘Lyra’, a dreamy arpeggio-driven gem that closes out the work beautifully.

8Kays & Glowal - Matemática feat. Abrão

Out February 2nd.
Available here: https://lnk.to/FALLINGDOWN_EP

https://soundcloud.com/8kays / https://soundcloud.com/juanhansen / https://soundcloud.com/colynmusic / https://soundcloud.com/beswerdamusic / https://soundcloud.com/chrisavantgarde

8Kays delivers an inspiring label debut on Watergate Records, as the artistic project of Ukrainian sound-producer and live act Iryna Shvydka reinforces why there’s so much excitement surrounding her with the slick ‘Falling Down’ EP.
 
A collaborative rich EP, 8Kays links with Italian pair Glowal for the punchy ‘Matemática’, that brings plenty of eerie minor key vibes to the dancefloor thanks to the vocal contribution from Brasilian singer Abrão. ‘Falling Down’ sees 8Kays team up with the Buenos Aires-based producer and live act Juan Hansen for a captivating slice of electronic prog lit up by Hansen’s memorable vox and delicate strings. One for those special end-of-night moments. 
 
Dutch pair Colyn & Beswerda suit up ‘Falling Down’ for a different occasion, adding a tougher backbone, while teasing out all the melodic flourishes to craft a remix that’s functional and stunning in equal doses. Man-of-the moment Chris Avantgarde then ramps up the intensity to eleven adding his own re-rub that’s everything we’ve come to love about the producer: bold, powerful and memorable. 
 
The EP ends with a terrific 8Kays solo cut, the luminescent ‘Lyra’, a dreamy arpeggio-driven gem that closes out the work beautifully.

8Kays - Lyra

8Kays & Juan Hansen - Falling Down (Chris Avantgarde Remix)

8Kays & Juan Hansen - Falling Down (Colyn & Beswerda Remix)

8Kays & Juan Hansen - Falling Down

When it comes to music, you’ll hear the call of the soul straight from 8Kays inner dimension.
Her intriguing and undeniably particular sound has been the reflection of the artistic mind, full of authenticity and depth.
Hailing from Ukraine’s capital Kyiv city, Iryna Shvydka aka 8Kays has focused on producing as the vital and essential part of her human being.
There are certainly no borders in 8Kays sound if there is an attempt arising to describe it, though remaining at the point to keep the balance between melodic influence and the eager passion to the intense groove, Ira does what she can do the best - pleasing the audience with sounds.
Releasing with such labels, as the iconic and renowned Renaissance Records, Booka Shade’s Blaufiield Music imprint, Above & Beyonds’ Anjunabeats and Eleatics Records, 8Kays music is played all over from Kyiv’s heart to biggest numerous festivals, like Tomorrowland, Untold, Burning Man and many more.
Constantly seeking and developing herself as an artist, 8Kays is solidly set to present the music, which will leave its due memory for the years and decades ahead.

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Music requests: info@8kays.com