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The Beard Science crew - an invite-only group of secretive scalpel fiends - first made their name with the excellent Razor Sharp Edits series of limited 12" singles. Here they venture into the digital domain for the first time with a typically eccentric selection of clandestine reworks for Australia's Superbreak imprint. Highlights are naturally plentiful, from the loose-limbed stoner funk of "Dance Moves (45 Badger Edit)" and glassy-eyed disco-soul of "Ready (Ceramic Condensed Re-Cut)", to the Clav-happy stomp of "We Got That Big Ghetto Vibe (Tokyo Editsu)" and dancefloor-beating funk breaks hustle of "Break It Down (Amiga Amigos Cut & Paste)". In short, a great selection of floor-friendly edits of obscure gems. What's not to like?

The Philly Bus Stop-(Beard Science Disco Dub)

KON ~ MAKE NO MISTAKE ( 2079 )

Gledd - First Time

14. People (Rayko Extended edit))

Stream 'Oyster Jam' : https://idol-io.ffm.to/oyster_jam

dublon reveals his brand new single ‘Oyster Jam’ in collaboration with saxophonist Levi Hayes. Hailing from Risør, Norway,  he made his debut on TikTok with house tracks which garnered considerable attention with 300k+ impressions on social media. Skillfully combining house elements with melodious jazz instruments, dublon will keep you dancing all night long. ‘Oyster Jam’ is a jazzy, bouncy track supported by a hypnotic bass line perfect to free your mind from the clutches of everyday life.

Oyster Jam

dublon - oyster jam (ft. levi hayes)

DJ Laurel – Play My Music EP (HOTDIGITS115)

DJ Laurel marks his maiden voyage with Hot Digits Music with a four track, slow-motion groove-a-thon that tips a wink to the summer and happier times…

This sumptuous slow-mo ride starts with the title track ‘Play My Music’ – a soulful, 105bpm warm embrace that wraps around you and promises to never let go. The deft touches of rhythm guitar, roving bassline, brass and piano are second only to the soaring vocal which provides the heart and soul of the track. 

Track 2 is the aptly titled ‘That’s What Time It Is’, apt because you’ll know exactly what time it is when this outrageously filthy piano led stomper grabs you by the collar. Some nice and subtle gospel vibes can be detected here, but the main attraction is the irresistible urge to join this peaceful march through blues riffs, organ solos and those furiously catchy piano chords. A call to arms, some might say. 

Up next is ‘Street Tough’. DJ Laurel proves yet again that the downtempo vibe is not only alive and kicking but heaving like a crowded beach bar offering free beer. The kind of swishy, sultry groove that DJ Laurel has become almost synonymous with, this rolls perfectly along in its own ethereal vapour. You’ll never get tired of the sassy vocal. It’ll stay in your head forever, accompanied by the sax solo. If you’re not waking up every morning singing ‘Street Tough’ then we have failed. 

Lastly is the Fingerman Re-edit of ‘Play My Music’. The Hot Digits head honcho rolls back the years for this one and gets his best scalpels and synths out to lay down a seriously sexy and funky number. This solid 105bpm chugger has it all – glorious piano, bongos galore, driving bass, Rogers-esque guitar and that infectious, soul piercing vocal (with an added delightful twist).  A tune that has one eye on the summer and one toe in the pool – it’s on.

DJ Laurel’s ‘Play My Music’ EP is up there with the best downtempo goodness on Hot Digits – a carefully crafted, masterfully produced EP which is sure to be regarded as a classic in years to come. 


Reviewed by Black Light Disco 2024

HOTDIGIT116 Dj Laurel - Play My Music (Fingerman Re-Edit) (PREVIEW)

02.Side to Side (Hot Toddy Remix)

Our next release features a collaboration between Lalo Leyy & Chanknous with their track 6PM. It's a fantastic tune with a beautiful vocal we think you'll find is perfect for those day parties and sunset sessions.

We decided to split this one into a 2 part release to have some other artists we love put there own spin on it. For part 1 we see the return of the legendary Sebb Junior for another Deep House groover similar to his work on Demarkus Lewis's Airlock EP. So, if you loved that remix of his, you're going to love this one just as much!  

We also see the return of a production duo in Part 1 that we've been a firm believer in for some time now - Sachrias & Aslak. Sachrias & Aslak have released music on Cromarti since 2011 with their 2 part release for "Stromso", which we had an amazing selection of artists rework. Their sound and production quality are top notch, and we have no doubt you're going to love the deep dub mix they've turned out for this one.

Lalo Leyy & Chanknous - 6PM (Original Mix)

Army of One (Rayko Epic Dancer Mixtape) [March 2024]

SOLO SWEET 351 - Mixed & Curated by Jordi Carreras

Patti Jo - Make Me Believe In You (A Tom Moulton Mix)

Ever walk down the street as though you're cock of the walk? With that feather flying high in your cap and the pavement feeling like a treadmill under your feet (going in the same direction as you, of course) you're more than entitled to carrying a fair bit of swagger along with you as you stroll along with your head held high.

And why not? You deserve it, you're one hell of a smooth talker and no-one can bring you down. Well, almost no-one. We all know that you have a weakness when it comes to a certain unpleasant woman who rules havoc over your life - she's a 'Cruel Mistress', if you like. But don't worry, you can wash any thoughts of cruelty away from your head by letting in this cracking @ron-basejam remix of @crazyp as it'll lift you right back to where you belong.

Here comes that well-deserved aural confidence boost...

PREMIERE: Crazy P - Cruel Mistress (Ron Basejam Remix) - Walk Don’t Walk

Hot Toddy featuring Ron Basejam - I Need Love

Generation Five (FREE DOWNLOAD)

Here's a quick fix of a Lisa Shaw's sexy slow-burner for Pacif Pearl Music, the very first Disco, Funk, Soul and House record label from Mazatlan, Sinaloa in Mexico.

Lisa Shaw - Its been Awhile (Rafael Fernandez Edit)

P - Sol - Not Easy

That's The Way [LNTG Go Deeper Remix]

It's been a while since we gave out a freebie for all your support, so here it is! Enjoy!

Make sure to check out our track For The Win with the Beat Broker, which comes out October 9th on Shawn's label Dancefloor Encounters : http://soundcloud.com/casualencounters/for-the-win

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