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For the first time in more than a decade, Paul St. Hilaire (AKA Tikiman) presents a solo album – 100% Tiki. 

Over his 30-plus year career, St. Hilaire has become one of dance music’s quietly legendary figures. Born and raised in the Caribbean island Dominica, he moved to Berlin in 1994 and has lent both his voice and his musicianship to some of the most iconic electronic music from the German capital – and beyond. Renowned for his collaborations with Moritz von Oswald and Mark Ernestus (AKA Rhythm & Sound), he has also appeared on records with Deadbeat, Rhauder, Larry Heard aka Mr. Fingers and Stereotyp (G-Stone Recordings), amongst others. 

However, few know the extent of St. Hilaire’s compositional and technical mastery. From his home studio in Kreuzberg, which includes an extensive collection of vintage hardware, self-built instruments and notebooks scribbled with endless lyrics, he has created a vast archive of material spanning ambient dub, avant-jazz, lush techno and lovers rock. 

Tikiman Vol. 1 is a heady, downtempo tour de force of patois metaphors on education, displacement and personal vs. global histories, as is evident on slippy album opener “Bedroom in My Bag”: Mister, mister / Where are you going? / I’m heading for a faraway land / What are you having in the bag in your hand? / Help us to understand / He said, I’ve got my bedroom in my bag. 

Overall, the album’s lyrics reflect on life between Berlin and Dominica, specifically St. Hilaire’s hometown of Grand Bay, where he has worked with various musicians famous for the island’s different genres of carnival music. St. Hilaire himself always favoured the island’s more “discrete” music, developing a sonic synergy between two different geographical strains of groove and minimalism, and combining them with foundational Caribbean mixing techniques, which provide the basis for his songwriting and distinct baritone. 

Tikiman Vol.1 offers a rare insight into St. Hilaire’s complex artistry, from the eyes-down grooves of “Little Way” and the guitar-heavy digi dancehall experiment “Keep Safe,” to the subtle hypnosis of “Ten to One” and the softly crashing synth waves of closer “Three and a Half”, evoking not only beaches but also coasts and borders. It’s a fitting expression of both the breadth of St. Hilaire’s work, as well as his history as one of the few black, Berlin-based artists who, despite remaining largely overlooked, has influenced the city’s electronic music culture since its beginnings. 

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Kynant Records was founded in 2015 by Richard Akingbehin, a British-Nigerian radio programmer (Refuge Worldwide), music writer and DJ. Originally specialising in deep techno and featuring artists such as Cio D’Or, Terrence Dixon and Donato Dozzy, Kynant has since launched a sub-label Kynant EX which focuses on ambient, dub and experimental electronics. 

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Distributed by N.E.W.S 
Mastered by Stefan Betke 
Artwork by Grant Gibson 

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Supported by Initiative Musik gGmbH with project funds from the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media.

C2 Paul St. Hilaire - Ten To One

Clip from Jumping Jack Frost - Kiss FM - 1st November 1995

Motive One - Pulse Of Life [Unreleased Clip]

This mix contains early to mid 1990s deep drum n bass, including some of my random favourites by the legends of the genre. Mostly UK material.

TRACKLISTING:
01. Motive One - Technical Wizardry
02. Code Of Practice - Infiltrate
03. Oblivion - Lush
04. B.C. & Neil Trix - Sixth Sense
05. Midi Magic - Calm Before The Storm
06. Goldie - Sensual
07. Shamen - Transamazonia (LTJ Bukem Remix)
08. Artemis - Elysian Fields
09. St Germain - Alabama Blues (Wax Doctor Remix)
10. Seba & Lotek - So Long
11. Sentinel - Toulepleu

Deep & Atmospheric Drum N Bass Mix (1990s)

SKIN Podcast Series 024 rea

Recently, we had the pleasure of exploring the creative world of rea. rea can be seen as an organism living for and from the community in & out of the dance floors. Its sound is defined by a fusion of polyrhythms, warmth, unhurried tension, bursts of energetic bliss, gravitational pressure, tempo shifts, deep bass, and delicate textures.

Reflecting on pivotal moments and projects, rea highlights the significance of for_m and cafunfo, both collaborative music sessions being created with strangers becoming friends.  “It’s a free space where every being feels home and safe. Everyone contributes whenever it flows. It's where the most magic happened.” reminiscing about nights filled with blankets, laughter, and dance—transforming ordinary gatherings into unforgettable raves. 

This podcast represents the culmination of years experimenting with those tracks in various settings and finally finding the perfect moment to bring everything together: a trip to the UK for the  @.a.mbient.plus.  event series where a beloved connection with the @selective_work crew was born.

We discovered rea through formatape, a project born from the childhood connection with @nuggetbln. Go - have a look.

SC @reasphere 
IG: https://www.instagram.com/reasphere/

SKIN #024 rea

We are thrilled to present the 10th-anniversary release on our label by Ehndo @ehndomusic - a musical project of Bautista Falco, a young artist from Buenos Aires, Argentina.

‘Genesis’ marks the start of his musical journey, blending deep and psychedelic sounds with a broad and exploratory approach. Inspired by life in Buenos Aires, this album reflects the artist’s day-to-day experiences and the different moods he has navigated over the past few years. From slow tempos and warm pads to broken rhythms and brain-dancing patterns, ‘Genesis’ evolves into 4-on-the-floor trance-inspired beats.

Produced by Bautista Falco
Mastering by Ilya Semashkevich

Ehndo - Free Floating

Glad to share our first release of the year, produced by Andrei Rusu and including a remix from Beatrice M. The Romanian and Berlin-based artist has been deeply involved in electronic music production, DJ-ing, and live performance as part of the duo Khidja. We discovered his music through his first solo EP, "I’ve Lost Control", released in 2024 on Berlin based label Malka Tuti, followed by the album "Met Him On A Wednesday", released under his alias Ed Rain and marked by its introspective tone and experimental approach. His weird electro sound is influenced by post punk, DIY and wave. Rusu’s music is organic, exploratory and unconventional.

Andrei: « This is my most cathartic to date, it’s quite haunting and feels a bit like screaming into a pillow. I imagine it as the perfect soundtrack to banging your head against a table. »

A key element throughout the EP’s sound and lively feeling is the use of Andrei’s favorite machines such as the Mort’s Barge module, the Microtonic or the Syncussion. He creates captivating soundscapes and deep evolutive atmospheres that inspired Beatrice M. to deliver a slow bassy belter that compliments this release perfectly.

Release date: February 6th, 2025

Produced and mixed by Andrei Rusu
"Left My Hand" remixed by Beatrice M.
Artwork by Olga B. / Gabriel Sauvageot
Mastering by Daga Audio

Socials Andrei Rusu:
SC: @andrei-rusu-748409088
IG: rusofkhidja

Socials Beatrice M.:
SC: @beatricemasters
IG: beatricem._bait

Andrei Rusu - Beograd

Gioray is an audiovisual artist, who is inspired by the connection of discovering music and how that experience shapes people. During his monthly show, GIORAYDIO, he will invite inspiring artists and DJs to do a creative mix and to talk about their musical backgrounds and experiences.

Gioraydio - EP. 9 - Rosa

The Juggernaut

Renegade

Voices

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Hold on tight!!! 
party in the wood music 🎶 

The storm !!!🤑🤑🤪🤪😜😜😵‍💫😵‍💫😳 18/9/25.

Last of the Eclectic Mix series, so I've gone all-out. A statement of my love for hardcore, jungle and D&B: 140+ sample sources, cut up and rebuilt just for you.
Huge shout to everyone providing suggestions, moral guidance and encouraging these hugely stressful yet rewarding endeavours, including Olly and Ciaran, Paul, Mikhail, Josh, Law, Keith, Phil & Tim, but most of all my wife and kids for putting up with this shit :)
Settle back and enjoy. 

All sample mixes here https://soundcloud.com/selectabwoy/sets/mixes-for-the-sample-spotters

Selectabwoy - Intro
Idris Muhammad - Piece Of Mind 
MC GQ Soundbite
> MC Lyte - Paper Thin
Open Field Attack/Versatility
Willie Pass The Water
Bill Withers - Hello Like Before 
> Action
Grover Washington – The Sea Lion
Geoff Love – The Executioner
> ‘Carlito’s Way’ (1993)
Tricky – Abbaon Fat Tracks
> ATCQ - Sucka N*gga
William Bell – I Forgot To Be Your Lover
> Luiz Arruda Paez - Upa, Neguinho
Brand New Heavies – Brother, Sister
Both Eyes Open
> Isaac Hayes – Ike’s Rap IV
> Versatility
Edna Wright – Oops Here I Go Again
> Josten's Military Publications - Sounds of Basic Training
Home T, Cocoa Tea & Cutty Ranks - Going Is Rough
Sweet Tee - On The Smooth Tip
> Ill Al Skratch - Brooklyn Uptown Connection
WC & The Madd Circle - West Up
Gwen Guthrie – Peanut Butter
Candi Staton – I Know
Kool Chip & Chuck Chillout – Rhythm Is The Master
Beat Club – Security
Success n’ Effect – Roll It Up
De-Lite – Wild Times (Mayday Mix)
101 – Rock To The Beat
> MC Merlin Freestyle
Terra Incognita - Violence
> Hot Pants
Jessie Deep - Planet Mystery
Frequency - Kiss The Sky
> Make Way For a Panther
Frequency - 45 Beat
Eccentric - It's Brutal
> Soul Drums
> Funky Buttercup
Digital Orgasm - Moog Eruption
> The Almighty RSO - He's Gonna Catch It
Wayne Smith – Under Mi Sleng Teng
> Chocolate Buttermilk
Tic Tac Toe – Ephemerol
Junior Tucker – Don’t Touch My Baby
> Cold Sweat/Soul Pride
> Hot Pants (phased)
> Mariah Carey - Hero
Shabba Ranks – Respect
Shabba Ranks, Cocoa Tea, Mikey Bennett – Pirates Anthem
Gwen Guthrie – Sweet Bitter Love
Buju Banton – Move You Body
> Hot Pants/Sweet Pea
> QBert – DJay 2 Scratch Tools
Shabba Ranks – Peanie Peanie
I-Level – In The Sand
Saxon vs Addies, Bermuda (1994)
Capleton - Bumbo Red
David Grant - Life
Kentrus - It A Fi Bun
Eddie Kendricks - Intimate Friends
> Sesame Street/Cold Sweat
Maxi Anderson - Lover To Lover
Bjork - Violently Happy (Basso Hitto Dubbo)
> Sesame Street (reversed)
> Loleatta Holloway - Love Sensation (acapella)
Clifford Coulter - Love's Too Hot To Hide
Inner Life - Ain't No Mountain High Enough 
Beastie Boys - The New Style
SOS Band - Borrowed Love
Stephanie Mills - (You're Putting a) Rush On Me
Lord Finesse – Return Of The Funky Man
Main Source – Fakin’ The Funk
Gang Starr feat. Nice ‘n Smooth – Dwyck
> ‘South Central’ (1992)
> ‘Menace II Society’ (1993)
Put Your Love (In My Tender Care)
MC Lyte – I Go On
> Hurt U So/Sesame Street
> The Worm
> ‘Carlito’s Way’ (1993)
‘Evil Dead II’ (1987)
Bango - Mystical Adventures
Electrotete - Shark
> 'QED - Glimpses Of Death' (1988)
Carlton - Do You Dream
Sterling Void & Paris Brightledge - It's Alright/(acapella)
CLS - Can You Feel It (In House Dub)
Mr Fingers - Can U Feel It
> BDP - Necessary
Sueno Latino - Luxuria
808 State - Pacific State
> Ragga Twins - Mixed Truth
Kenny Knots - Watch How The People Dancing
> Dr. Alimantado - Mama Dub
Barrington Levy - Look Youthman
Martin Campbell - Who Can We Run To?
Saxon vs Addies, Bermuda (1994)
> Soul Pride
‘The Harder They Come’ (1972)
Eek-A-Mouse – Wa-Do-Dem
‘The Six Million Dollar Man’ (1973)
Let A Woman Be A Woman, Let A Man be A Man
T99 – Anasthasia
The Flow
‘Predator 2’ (1990)
> Sweet Pea/Amen
Vangelis – Blade Runner Blues
> Wicked Beat
‘Blade Runner’ (1982)
Saxon vs Addies, Bermuda (1994)
The Jammers - What Have You Got To Lose
> Sweet Mercy feat. Rowetta - Reach Out
> Amen
Dog Star Man - The Essence
Daydreamer - Happy Dreams

Selectabwoy: Eclectic Mix Part IV

Eclectic Samples Mix Part IV - 07/05/2017

Vol 9 takes us back to 2016's Speed Reunion at XOYO.
The selection is very similar to the one Bukem played that very night, and revisits some real big-room atmospheric classics of the 90s.

Tracklist:
01. Jodeci - Feenin (LTJ Bukem Remix) - RCA
02. Futurebound - Sorrow - Skanna
03. Studio Pressure - Resolution - Photek
04. Funky Technicians - Airtight - Legend
05. PFM - The One And Only - Looking Good
06. Source Direct - Secret Liaison - Good Looking
07. PFM - The Western - Good Looking
08. Intense - Positive Notions - Good Looking
09. Studio Pressure - Relics - Certificate 18
10. Doc Scott - Blue Skies - Metalheadz
11. Wax Doctor - The Rise - Metalheadz
12. Alex Reese - Basic Principles (Alex Reese Reprieve) - Metalheadz
13. The Truper - Vol 2 A - Street Beats
14. Doc Scott - Tokyo Dawn - Earth

Deep Jungle Vol 9 (Speed Reunion Tribute)

Law - Deep Jungle Vol 9 (Speed Reunion Tribute)

Dillinja - Untitled (Summer 1995) [Unreleased Clip]

Clip from Randall - Kiss 100 FM - 12th July 1995

Cool Breeze - Playing With My Mind [Unreleased Clip]

www.vesselrecord.bandcamp.com

https://www.juno.co.uk/products/norachi-nurture/788754-01/

A1 Nurture

Doc Jay - End of an algorithm

Fan of the Artist Rupert Parkes also known as The Sentinel, Phaze 1, System X, Synthetics, The Truper, Code Of Practice, Studio Pressure, Parxe, Photek, Aquarius, and Special Forces.
 "There is a vacancy in the skies of beauty that no one has taken up yet, but with the power of inspiration we all can stand in the skies." ~Jeremiah Williams

NOTE: I love listening to mixes, but if your mix does not have tracklisting (or if its a PayWithATweet tracklisting) - I WILL NOT listen to it. I hate listening to tracks that I don't know the name for.
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DJ, collector of music and knowledge, photographer, expert gardener and website designer.

Introduced to EDM scene for the first time in 1997 upon arriving to Canada (Energy 108, Hits 103 dot 5, Power 88.5) at the age of 12 and immediately started collecting music. Vinyl, CDs, digital. In 2005 began making music mixes. Started DJ'ing in 2008, gradually developing into an independent mobile DJ with own equipment and complete lighting system. Proudly using a turntable-based setup and Native Instruments interface.

Currently has many mixes scattered under various accounts on Soundcloud (see here: http://soundcloud.com/tags/magnetonium/all_time) - eventually will be merged into this account.

Listens and collects every style of EDM except dubstep, in particularly prefers the 1975-2005 era and some new stuff (deep house, garage, nu disco). 

In music, biggest inspirations have to be: 

- Trance 1988-2005 
- Italian Deep House & Piano/Euro House (1988-1994) 
- Garage House: USA/UK/Canada (1983-today) 
- Eurodance / Italodance (1992-1998) 
- NY/Chicago Deep House (1990-1998) 
- Hardcore/Breakbeat/Bleep/Old-school stuff (1988-1993) 
- Techno / Detroit Techno (1984-1999) and music inspired by it (i.e. Joris Voorn, Funk D'Void, Steve Rachmad) 
- Deep, Atmospheric and/or Jazzy Drum & Bass (1992-2000) 
- Speed Garage / UK Garage (1994-1999) 
- Ambient (1977-2005) 
- Classic House (1984-1990) 
- Underground Disco (1977-1984) 
- Italo-Disco (mainly 1980-1985) 
- Canadian House (1988-1995)
- Many other styles of house music, except for minimal, experimental, electro and similar.
- Gabber / Speedcore / Hardcore
- Spacesynth 
- Acid (mainly 1990s) 
- Jazz 
- Smooth Jazz 
- Hardstyle

Further profile updates to come later :)
-DJ Philton aka Magnetonium

Deep & Atmospheric Drum N Bass Mix (1990s)

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