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Dark Entries is again presenting an essential classic: the Chicago house anthem Essence of a Dream, by Risqué III. K’Alexi Shelby’s illustrious career has included releases on legendary labels such as Trax, DJ International, and Transmat, as well as collaborations with high profile artists such as Marshall Jefferson and Pet Shop Boys. But his musical journey began at the young age of 12, when he befriended Ron Hardy and Frankie Knuckles while frequenting the Music Box and Warehouse. In high school, he began to write songs and hone his poetic craft. “I recognized I had a gift to say what I was thinking. I would study Prince and Marvin Gaye, figure out what they meant and put my spin on it. The power of the word. I was writing love notes for all my boys in high school and making a killing. I would know what to say and what they should do.” 
In 1987, Shelby’s first solo release, Risqué III’s “Essence of a Dream” b/w “Risqué Madness,” was to be cemented in Chicago dance history. He was accompanied in the studio by his cousin and production mentor, Mr. Lee. The track’s effortlessly propulsive house rhythms (courtesy of the Roland TR-727, TR-707, and TR-909), salsa-inflected bassline, and oneiric strings fuse magnificently with K’Alexi’s steamy, Prince-esque verse. Due to tight studio schedule times, his vocals were almost omitted. Says Shelby: “The session was coming to an end and I said I wanted to put the vocals on there. They said, ‘We got no time unless you can get your vocals right in one take’. I said, ‘Let it rip’ and went into the vocal booth...they just stood there with their mouths open. The look on their faces was priceless.” The B-side’s “Risqué Madness” is a tribute to Ron Hardy, DJ at the Music Box and one of K’Alexi’s formative influences. The track opens with Shelby’s processed voice announcing "I'd like to talk to you about escape. Let me take you away, away to a place where rhythm is life, and life is a never ending sound." This introduction captures how he felt dancing to disco every week at the Music Box. Hardy was known for playing an edit of Kikrokos’ “Life is a Jungle,” in which he looped the track’s lysergic breakdown. Shelby utilizes the same delirious loop but builds upon it with additional percussion, melodies, samples from Hardy favorite “Let No Man Put Asunder” by First Choice, and manipulated vocals taken from The Madam’s “The Sensuous Black Woman”, a recording used often in early Chicago house DJ sets and recordings. Both sides of this record perfectly reflect the spirit of Chicago house music.
Essence of a Dream has been remastered by George Horn at Fantasy Studios. The sleeve was designed by Eloise Leigh, and features a never-before-seen photo of a teenage Shelby taken at his high school, with a bold font evoking 80’s house music covers. Also included is a postcard with lyrics, an additional photo from the same session as the cover artwork, and liner notes from Shelby.

Essence Of A Dream

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Mark Force - Chicago EP
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A1. Chicago
A2. ACDLDN
B1. Chicago (Trevino Remix)
B2. Chicago (Trus'me and Kris Baha Survivor Remix)

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This exciting compilation is suffused with tropical rhythms, punchy kicks, and house breaks. The intent was to create a unique musical experience that fuses the nostalgia of 90's rhythms; with a crisper and fresher sound.

This resulted in a collection of tracks ideal for DJs and music lovers who want to add a warm, latin and energetic touch to their sets. These special editions have involved precise cuts and layering to enhance the sound quality, without losing the natural timbre of that decade.

Pachanga Edits #001 is an invitation to explore a reshaped eclectic mix of latin culture and sound. 

SELECTED by Foie Gras & Antoine 
PRODUCED MIXED & MASTERED by Le Nomad
ARTWORK by Foie Gras

Casa Llena Corazón... (Pachanga Edit)

Steve LAWLER - Generation Acid /// 8bit

Pleasant Systems label head Tilman returns to his own stable with the full length „The Spirit Continues“ for ostensible dancefloor pleasure.
Since 2008, the German producer Tilman has been honing his craft in House music through numerous EP’s on various respected labels and here we see him deliver his fourth long player. Taking influence from 80s NYC proto-garage and Nu Groove’s era of deep house Tilman creates a collection of works which encapsulate the essence of his sound and history with House music over the past two decades, embracing a raw yet dreamy aesthetic throughout.
Across the ten tracks Tilman employs sturdy, jacking rhythm sections, ethereal atmospherics, bumpy bass lines, shimmering chord sequences, infectious vocals and enchanting top lines culminating in somatic ecstasy.

Releases June 14, 2024

Written & Produced by Tilman
Art Direction by Mos Daviz
Mastered by NFM Mastering
Published by Pleasant Systems
Distributed by Inch by Inch

Tilman - Dance Department (PS010)

Impedance - Tainted Love (Tech Support Edit)

Kingpin  Cartel Ghetto

Levon Vincent - Love Technique

Riva Starr & DJ Pierre - Acid Train

Primer adelanto de 'Soberanía Sonora', el nuevo compilado de Paraíso Ficcional. @mystery_friend abre el compilado con un new beat de la vieja escuela del oeste

Paraíso Ficcional #2: Soberanía Sonora

[PREMIERE] Mystery Friend - Dream (Soberanía Sonora)

James "Jack Rabbit" Martin - Only Wanted To Be(Acid Mix)

Sueno Latino - La Puerta Del Sol (Island Mix)

Ron Trent - I Feel The Rhythm (Inner Experience Revision)

Label: Maxi Records ‎– MX-2015
Format: Vinyl, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Sortie: 1993
Genre: Electronic
Style: Deep House

James "Jack Rabbit" Martin - Only Wanted To Be(Acid Mix)

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