Apron Records has been instrumental in shaping the current landscape of contemporary electronic music coming out of the U.K. since 2014. After almost a decade of pushing their unique vision has made the Apron Records imprint one of the most in-demand labels in most independent record stores. Now more than 45 releases deep in their journey, Apron Records have teamed up with Patta Soundsystem to work on their first various artists release and to celebrate this monumental milestone, both camps have collaborated to create a clothing capsule to accompany this release. After working with the artist formerly known as Funkineven on ‘The Wave’ late last year, it was only right to showcase the diverse talents behind this movement.

Sharing a drawing board with Patta for the first time with Apron Records, together they have created a Trucker Cap and a Graphic T-Shirt that echo the racing theme of the whole project. Better Together is the slogan that runs throughout the entire collaboration, stressing how unity makes us stronger as individuals. Artwork for the record has been provided by Amsterdam based artist Jim Klok. His unique Acetone printing technique has now been immortalised on this LP, juxtaposing vintage cars with checkered racing flags to create a dynamic cover that would be right at home in a picture frame as well as a record bin.

System Olympia’s ‘Passi Mai’ is a beautiful 80’s inspired driving riddim layered with her own vocals that wouldn’t be out of place in an arcade or a sticky nightclub floor. Followed up by ‘Leven’ by Brassfoot, we get a wobbler from the NTS regular. Layed with Jamaican vocal samples and audacious arpeggiated bleeps, Leven is a soulful approach to techno tropes that have been bouncing around Brassfoot’s head. Shamos’ 737363 is a cryptic masterpiece. With dreamy pads as a backdrop for shuffling drum beats, euphoric sweeps and dynamically designed synthesis, this closes off the themes explored in the first half of the record.

Side B kicks off with J M S Khosah’s contribution to the record titled ‘Lessons’ which is a dancefloor filler, adorned with glamorous percussion, vocal samples and syncopated stabs ontop of a driving 4x4 kick pattern. Kicking things into 6th gear is a club-ready production from London's most soulful selector Shy One. Groovy basslines and a 2-step riddim make ‘Candy Floss’ an ode to the grimey and the glittery sides of London nightlife. This project champions one of the people that have been pivotal in the success of the label, Steven Julien whose track E46 is an emotional journey through his synth-laden East London studio. Bookending the project are two compositions from Compton’s-own AshTreJinkins. Showcasing his abilities to approach the project from both an ambient and a pure beat-making perspective in order to hold the whole project together.

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System Olympia - Passi Mai

The uncanny duo of Sudi "Space Ghost" Wachspress on production and Teddy Bryant (Urbyne) on vocals, dropping their first single on PPU, successfully securing the catalog # PPU-101 "Introduction to Grown and Sexy Music". Ushering in the next 100 releases for Peoples Potential Unlimited.

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@jimirieonelove made his DJ debuts in the 90s, having always been fascinated by all kinds of music. His main playground is located somewhere between jungle, jazz, soul & house, with influences that also include Makossa, Boogie, Zouk, Reggae, Disco, Gospel, Footwork, Grime and more.

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Jim Irie présente Douce France 6 - 10 Juin 2022

The Lovers

The Grovesnor ft Brian Hargrove, Sharay Reed, Greg Paul

Steven Julien and Kyle Hall return with their first EP together in ten years, CROWN. Available on limited vinyl, download and streamers. ffm.to/crownep

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Crown

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Glasgow via Hong Kong, London based Mi Ki Mak serves up an hr of mood based selections every month ft sounds ranging from nostalgic old school, to future classics good for the soul. A constant unmixable challenge, join her in the journey of searching for the perfect groove..

https://www.nts.live/shows/mi-ki-mak/episodes/mi-ki-mak-7th-august-2023

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TRACKLIST

Woody Cunningham - Love Is Taking Over
Def Con 4 - Say U Love Me (House Version)
Freaky Realistic - Reach (Con Can Mix)
Alexander O’Neal - In The Middle (No Rap Mix)
Walter & Scotty - Open Door
Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio - It’s Time To Party Now
Symptoms of Love - Stop (Halloween Mix)
Ultra Nate - Is It Love?
Larry Springfield - All The Way Love House Mix
The Good Girls - Your Sweetness (House Muzack Version)
Whycliffe - Whatever It Is
Starpoint - I Want You You Want Me (Def House Mix)
Lonnie Reaves - Too Tough (Remix)
Tony Terry - Young Love
Cathy Dennis - Everybody Move (House Mix)
LuLu - Independence (brothers in rhythm club mix)
Social Lovers - Heaven

NTS - Abby Imperial - March 12, 2024

Evil Mental Alchemist

first @rocketradiolive takeover with the dawgs @nas1 and @brothermartino

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