For our eleventh release, we welcome Axel Bartsch into the Basmati family. Axel is an excellent producer, label curator, and an old friend, and we were elated to hear from him when he sent us his new original "Don't Forget The Funk". It sounded as if it was produced just for Basmati. The second track "Am Mauerpark" was previously released on Ananda's late label Karmarouge and has been retouched and remastered for its re-release on Basmati, we just couldn't resist!

Axel Bartsch - Don´t Forget The Funk

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Cairo via Montreal-based producer Hassan Kamel - better known as Hermit - plunges deep into the underworld with 'Acidloop808', his third release in less than six months...A restless cascade of machine-fuelled ecstasy, 'Acidloop808' unspools like an alchemical rave mantra, where sculpted 4/4 drums collide with swelling synths and vocals. As the tension builds, a spectral blackout looms on the horizon, teasing the emergence of a future club relic.

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Acidloop808

Hermit - Acidloop808 [Self-released]

Hermit b2b Ramez Live @ The Warehouse 14.02.25

From Nicosia, Cyprus comes to us on different rhythms and sonorities Alex Tomb who recorded through the LB20 space in Zenner, Berlin an extremely rhythmic journey with sequences for the dance floor through each of you as listeners, so enjoy this spectacular journey.

Recorded by @alex-tomb - KVLTÖ Records, 2025

Artwork by 7 Times 7 Design
Curated by KVLTÖ Records

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KVLTÖ PodCast 49 • Alex Tomb @ LB20 Zenner, Berlin

On this episode of the Gabu Mix Series, we welcome Egyptian DJ and producer @hermit_ca. Based between Cairo and Montreal, Hermit has been a key figure in the house music scene since the early 2000s, known for his deep, groovy selections and vibrant minimal house sets. From iconic clubs like Stereo and Circus Afterhours to Egypt’s renowned Sandbox Festival, Hermit brings a globally seasoned sound. When not behind the decks or holding down his residency at El Gouna’s Playhaus, he heads up his label Cairo Xpress. Enjoy the ride.

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Live recording at Alassa Forest, Limassol, CY.
With Claudio PRC, Mathys Lenne, Dario Duegra & more.

Alex Tomb - INF x Emotions. @ Alassa Forest (7 June 2025)

For its tenth release, Gabu Records presents Collect 01, a finely tuned compilation bringing together a diverse lineup of talent from its expanding global orbit. True to the label’s vision - championing deep sounds from the Middle East and beyond - this Various Artists release distills Gabu’s essence into six standout tracks. Baloo & Carlo open with Vera, a breezy, sunlit groove full of warmth and understated funk, setting the tone for what follows. Nail steps in with On The Corner, a moody, heads-down deep house roller with rich textures and hypnotic flair. Emanuele Barilli brings the bounce with Deep & Fun, playful yet grounded in groove, a perfect balance of dancefloor energy and musicality. On the back half, Horsemen’s Back Then rides in with nostalgic chords and crisp drums—an ode to classic house with a modern twist. BNinjas offers New Wave, a standout cut blending groove and snappy percussion into an irresistible rhythm. Closing the collection, Hermit delivers Dance Therapy, a dub-tinged, percussive journey made for sweaty late-night sets. From Jeddah to Berlin and beyond, Collect is a celebration of Gabu’s sonic identity: deep, soulful, and forward-thinking.

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VA - Collect 01 (incl. Baloo, Carlo, Nail, Emanuele Barilli, Horsemen, Bninjas and Hermit)

PREMIERE: Hermit - Dance Therapy

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