The Great Oxidation EP

Anaerobe (feat. Shigeto)

Mixpak Records and Man Recordings are two labels with a shared, global perspective. Brooklyn based Mixpak has established itself as a proponent of Caribbean music worldwide, while Berlin label Man Recordings specializes in regional electronic styles from the Southern hemisphere.

With both labels twisting styles & defying genre expectations, their strong natural connection has already led to artistic crossover, both having independently released tracks from Poirier, Douster, Schlachthofbronx, So Shifty & Wildlife. Following an ingenious & humorous idea spawned by Hat N Hoodie boss, Alex Wahl, an official collision of the two labels has resulted in "PAK MAN", a collaborative compilation EP that brings together like-minded producers from both sides.

To start, Murlo and Wildlife ride a heavy Dembow riddim through contemporary UK clubland on "Control," quoting Grime and Jacking House along the way. A diva screams, a square wave pulses, and the crowd goes crazy.

Poirier and Douster's effort explores ragga vibes, melding bits of Dancehall and Soca into one skipping whole, accented by a hyper sharp acid synth that takes the whole piece out of the beach and into outer space.

Mixpak and Man bosses, Dre Skull and Daniel Haaksman, combine for a frantic track called "Split Screen," a Power Soca track trapped in a Tron-style neon vortex, which barrels along at breakneck speed until the inevitable system crash and reboot disrupts the VR.

Munich and Miami team up for Jubilee and Schlachthofbronx's driving “Go Deh," which builds tension before unloading into a dancehall-quoting Miami Bass thunderstorm of alarms and lasers.

Milangeles and So Shifty's collaborative effort "Dembele" gets its name from the talented musician who lent his balaphone skills to the track. A spirited and melodic effort steeped in the traditions of both African and Caribbean music, "Dembele" has its feet firmly planted in the now.

"PAK MAN" is a smart connection between two labels with similar loves. There is nothing forced about the meta-eclecticism of "PAK MAN," but there is plenty of new and exciting music that points in many different directions while still staying respectful to its source material. This is global dance music for 2014 -- the product of unexpected collaboration and complete freedom.

PAK MAN

Go Deh

Schlachthofbronx & Jubilee - Go Deh

Hybrid Symphony Nr°1

Allegro con acido

Allegro Con Acido

Given the breadth of influences and  Pollockian method of application, there are lots of ways to describe Tuscan speedball (not to mention new father (congrats))  Clap! Clap!'s music – but  Black Acre's coining of 'global sound harvest' might just be the best we've seen so far. The label are releasing a new 12", which picks up right where  Tayi Bebba left off. It crackles with energy and is hard not to love, much like the man himself. As if the short, sweet banger wasn't enough, there's even a pair of camouflage socks that come with the release. No, genuinely. Amazing scenes:  http://smarturl.it/ClapClapSox

Clap! Clap! "Fever" - Boiler Room Debuts

Yeah! Clap! Clap! Returns!
Simple EP out now: https://blackacre.databeats.com/vinyl/acre058

Video by Loup Blaster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5x8RX4XbqM
Spotify: http://smarturl.it/blackacrespotify
Apple Music: http://itun.es/gb/Lf-T9  

Clap! Clap! - (L) Liberty

Listen at your favorite retailer: www.howielee.lnk.to/MCSC

Alpha Pup Records presents Mù Chè Shān Chū by Howie Lee: an innovative producer, master sound curator, and ambassador from the Chinese musical underground. Born in Beijing where he lives now, Lee has lived in London, recorded in Taipei, and is now releasing his debut album on a Los Angeles label – truly a global phenomenon.

After being hit up by Snoop Lion for a remix in 2012, Lee’s “future music from Downtown Beijing” busted out of China to captivate crowds with its thoroughly unique style. His distinct approach blends local samples, traditional Chinese sounds, and inventive modern rhythms. Tracks are drenched thickly in bass and imbued with the fresh feel of youth – and often, are right at home on the dance floor.

Gripping from the very beginning, intro track “The Gate” invites you into the artist’s underground world and sets the tone for an expansive, epic journey. Syncopated beats strut through “Cloud Lamps,” and “Sinka (feat. Zhang Yang)” steps right into a thundercloud. “Bei Hai” is a riveting experiment with an alluring rhythm, a warm wash of sounds that pulls in unexpected directions.

Mù Chè Shān Chū is always in motion. Impossibly dense and lush, yet also incredibly spacious and vast – a juxtaposition that reflects China itself. From the plucked strings of the guhzeng to the butter-rich bass of the 808, Lee brings an unmistakable Far East flavor to the leading edge of modern electronic music.

看见山! Eyes On The Mountains!

Whose Gonna Be 2

First track from Gqom Oh! label boss Nan Kolè. 

Get it here: https://nankole.bandcamp.com/

Bayfal contains a sample taken from ‘Liital’, Performed by Aby Ngana Diop. Courtesy of Awesome Tapes From Africa used by permission. ℗ © Awesome Tapes From Africa.

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Bayefal

Nan Kolè - Bayefal

So excited to announce the killer on the SP1200 will be releasing an ep of smashed disco mutations with us June 2nd.

Out Now: https://junkamoda.bandcamp.com/album/blind-disco

Blind Disco

Jun Kamoda - Blind Disco

CD_RM

CD_RM - The Tour Begins

ExploraTrax#12
@lukr0
Lukrø x Sonido Berzerk x HAI フカ - FUMAMARI(2k18)
www.futurable.mx

Desde Lima Perú, nuestro amigo de Matraca Lukro a lado de Sonido Berzerk y Hai de Ten Toes Turbo en este edit de un clásico.

#FumaMari

Nan Kolè - Bayefal

Black Acre

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