Hailing from Sydney, Jerk Boy has amassed a credible catalogue of modern Disco music, the contents of which can be huddled together under the umbrella of 'music for good times'. He knows exactly how to move floors and his next single featuring Irfane is case on point.

Best known for his collaborative work with Ed Banger mainstay Breakbot who he toured with extensively - Irfane has also worked with Hudson Mowhake and remains a deeply versatile vocalist. Together the duo lay out 'Something Isn't Right'; a classy cut with an easy, free-flowing energy.

A trim and shifty bass line pops and flexes under a finger snapping snare and sixteenth-note shuffles. The groove is effortless as is gently segues through sections of chordal chimes, vocal refrains and flashes of melodic expression with just enough drive and force to keep the vibe buoyant throughout.

A radio edit and an instrumental offer options for DJs who will no doubt pull it for it's fun, addictive and softly rapturous spirit.'  

Artist: Jerk Boy
Release: Something Isn't Right Feat. Irfane
Label: Exploited
LC: 15799
Cat: EXPDIGITAL262
Publishing: Because Music / Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing/Sony ATV
Beatport Pre-order: 25.04.25

Release Date Streaming/Beatport: 02.05.25
Release Date Global Download: 16.05.25

Buy / Stream

Jerk Boy - Something Isn't Right Feat. Irfane | Exploited

Label favourite Modular Project follow the success of their 'It's Time' EP and step in with an energetic, rig-ready tool built with festival floors in mind.

'You Know What I Mean' rolls out a springy break that remains tethered to a 4/4 kick and sub combo that immediately sets a hands-in-the-air tone. Progress marches on while a sprightly vocal comes in and at this point the mood is certifiably dialled.

What follows is a build-up that sits the track comfortably in a big room space as 909 hats work to maintain a sense of urgency while vocals are stretched and mangled and a caustic 303 nips and snarls away.

The track then builds sequential bridges between the next drop, each landing with a pupil-widening splash.

Fun, functional acid - what more could you want!

Artist: Modular Project
Release: You Know What I Mean
Label: Exploited Club
LC: 96788
Cat: EXP154
Beatport Pre-order: 21.03.25

Release Date Streaming/Beatport: 28.03.25
Release Date Global Download: 11.04.25

Modular Project - You Know What I Mean (Exploited Club)

Across previous releases on Diynamic, TAU, Engrave, Monaberry and Renaissance, AIKON has developed a catalogue of striking and cinematic dance floor music that caters for the gamut of dance floor moods.

Here he steps up with a clinic in club tension. Sustained pads, stacking melodies and a neat, circling bass line work together to weave a knot of energy that is then loosened and tightened as the track unfurls.

A snappy break cuts in unexpectedly alongside luminous stabs that burst in a manner that forecasts a shift in gears before the mood is dialled back down leaving the listener receptive and expectant; the perfect state for a fizzy late warm up floor.

Artist: AIKON
Release: Tk Tk
Label: Exploited Club
LC: 96788
Cat: EXP155
Beatport Pre-order: 04.04.25

Release Date Streaming/Beatport: 11.04.25
Release Date Global Download: 25.04.25

AIKON - Tk Tk (Exploited Club)

Shir Khan Presents Welt Am Draht - a collection of Exploited dancefloor gold from 2024!
'Sex!' by duo Modular Project rolls out a neat and classy groove as the sturdy bones of a Disco beat thump under a snake-hip bass, serrated acid line and bold, unfiltered piano chords.
Bearing flecks of Krautrock, Indie, Electronica and Funk, Made In TLV's 'Super Cool' is an anthem that traverses vast sonic territory.
Diar Storm, Lost Boy 1984, Play Paul present a modern form of Dark Wave Electro that is, equal parts stroppy and sexy. 'Everything So' emits cathartic steam as vibrant synths burst with bittersweet chords and jagged staccato tones.
'Tainted In The Sun' by Niv Ast kicks off with a Manchester chorus beaming out over stroppy power chords.
Gary Numan’s cross-continental hit 'Cars' from 1979 has been covered, sampled and reworked from vastly different pockets of the industry. Now - Laroz presents a rejuvenation of ’Cars’.
'Infinity' by Budakid is a journey in the truest sense of the word. Through an effervescent bass sequence, clever filter control and kinetic drum work, Budakid generates consistent motion from start to finish.
'Falling For You' by Komilev dials in that Panorama vibe packed with effervescent drama, soul and sass.
'Rompe Disco’ by Alex Medina bumps like House and glistens like an Italo whilst also exuding the moxie of Reggaeton. 
'Foreign Affairs' by Micropacer follows with more early 80s flair. 
Pole Position of Brunch In The Park Barcelona fame channel their complementary energies into 'Diamonds'; a recording inspired by Electro House that deftly straddles 80s New Wave, Prog and Indie.
Moodymanc's 'Joy' twists Philadelphia soul sounds into a peak time house monster. Now re-edited for modern times in a special Breakbeat version. 
São Paulo based Renato Cohen fires up his arsenal of analogue gear and adds a bright and burly Italo cut with ’Lemon Key’.
Zeynep Erbay’s ’Neon Palm’ sits comfortably alongside modern Indie Dance, Italo Disco and House alike. 
Slump Recordings boss Baby Rollén’s ’Feeling Mumbled’ Remix is an ultimately playable DJ tool; one that renders an after hours sunrise as chords bounce of the tracks surface like rays of light while tight, nifty shuffles interlock with a bouncing bass line. 
Austin Ato fleshes out some deliciously hallucinogenic Italo synths in his Remix version of ’Super Cool’ by Made In TLV.
’Acid Infatuation’ by Levantine is a sound that occupies a sweet spot between Eurodance and Italo. 
Black Hawks of Panama steps in with ’Wrapped’.The ingredients are simple: a slapping disco kit, Alpha Juno, zesty guitar licks and an anthemic vocal. The result is a contagious Italo march that burrows deep under the skin; put simply - a slice of pure rapture.
'Good Times' by Renato Cohen sparks things up with bright, muscular drums that pave the way for a rasping bass line - a killer DJ tool. Raw energy is spat out while snares clash and vocals march along with an intensity that doesn't let up. 
Captain Mustache’s ’Diavola’ flexes low-mid tones warble in lock step with strapping drums and an earworm synth line.
’Heart Life' by NEAT adds a further facet to the compilation with an allaying Italo-tinged groove. 
In ’Neonim’ by Laroz, a gently jagged bass line bubbles away, creating a buoyant bed for expertly crafted drums which pop out with expressive alacrity. Dulcet piano tones form a bond with amber-tinged synths as warming soundscape is developed.
James Curd throws a dart straight to the dance floor with the jazz-tinged House jam ’Feeling Mumbled’ built from a classy palette of samples. 
Sandhog closes the album with the highly memorable recording 'Berlin' that speaks to the power of simplicity. 
Artist: Various Artists
Release: Shir Khan Presents Welt Am Draht 2024
Label: Exploited 
LC: 15799
Cat: EXPDIGITAL260
Publishing: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing/Sony ATV
Beatport Pre-order: 17.01.25
Release Date Streaming/Global Download: 31.01.25

Shir Khan Presents Welt Am Draht 2024 | Exploited

Exploited warmly welcome back FM4 resident Joyce Muniz who returns to the label and continues her incremental ascent with a slice of gratitude in the form of bumping, Lo-fi afro Italo.

'Mo Dupe' makes use of vocals from a Nigerian ritual that pays homage to the Goddess of abundance, Oxum. The raw, untreated timbre of the vocals are paired with a crunchy, textural bed as bit crushed drums bump with a palpable snap and a propulsive bass line bores straight through the heart of the groove like a train track.

Foggy synths and a hefty dose of spacious delay whip up a thick, intoxicating energy across a track that manages to be both singular and deeply playable.' 

Artist: Joyce Muniz
Release: Mo Dupe
Label: Exploited 
LC: 15799
Cat: EXPDIGITAL261
Publishing: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing/Sony ATV
Beatport Pre-order: 11.04.25
Release Date Streaming: 18.04.25
Global Download: 02.05.25

Joyce Muniz - Mo Dupe | Exploited

"Exploited return with another infectious release that will 100% cause damage on dance floors worldwide. 'Late At Night’ sees a tantalizing trio consisting of Beteoko, Louie Fresco and Fritz Helder of Azari & III team up to produce a mighty fine vibe that we can’t get enough of already!

‘Late At Night’ delivers a steady rhythm that demands attention from the off, deep bass notes drive alongside warm chords taking us into sublime vocals from Fritz Helder. A bubbling melody progresses into a real atmospheric breakdown with sweeping synth and emotive strings leading us into a bouncing garage inspired full on club banger by Leftwing & Kody on the remixtip." (XYST)

Artist: Betoko & Louie Fresco feat. Fritz Helder
Release: Late At Night
Label: Exploited
LC: 15799

Early support by Solomun, Pete Tong, Tensnake, DJ T, Jimmy Edgar, The Glimmers, HNQO, Laidback Luke, Magda, Agoria, Doctor Dru, Andre Crom, Tom Budden, Flashmob, Karotte, Djuma Soundsystem, Andy George and many more. 

Tensnake - “Great tune. Hearing the Azari sound in it :)”

HNQO - “Great pack guys. Will try Lefftwing & Kody's remix tonight.”

The Glimmers - “Love it”

El_Txef_A - “Another bomb by the exploited crew!! killer!”

KYODAI - “Like it ! Nice song."

Pete Herbert: Dub sounding nice here...

Acid Pauli – “What comes after late night? Early morning!”

Kolombo - “HIT!”

Hector Moralez - “Cool. Merci”

TAPESH - “for me the remix ”

Doctor Dru - Nice one! Great release. cheers, Dru.

Andre Crom - “killer ep.”

Flashmob - “will try thanks”

Karotte - “the dub mix is a nice one. and the rmx is a goodie to. like it.”

Etienne de Crécy - “I download for Etienne de Crecy, he'll let you know if he supports your tracks. Thanks.”

Djuma Soundsystem - Cool track! Org + remix!

Andy George - “Big fan of Betoko!”

Sinden: Vibe-sing!!!

Grant Nelson/Grecoroman: Heat! Loving both the original & L&K's mixes. Full support.

Robert Owens: Cool track!

Phonique - “powerful!”

WILDKATS - “Dub and Remix for me :)”

Joyce Muniz - “Dope sexy stuff ”

Kruse & Nuernberg - “Leftwing & Kody again! A lot coming out from those guys atm... But its still top notch!”

Monte - Great EP, no brainer.... !

Animal Trainer - “In love with the original!”

Death on the Balcony - “Late at Night dub!”

Yolanda Be Cool - “Original is dope!”

Jamie Anderson -  “Cool release!”

Copy Paste Soul - “nice tracks all round, thanks”

Stefano Ritteri - “loving both original and remix, the atmosphere is so good!!!!”

Daniel Solar - Original Mix for me! Thanks

Rey & Kjavik - Leftwing & Kody for us. Another bomb!

M.in - “Leftwing & Kody are always my pick :)”

Dirty Doering - “I like all”

Tom Budden - Great EP. Will be playing the Leftwing & Kody Remix!

Meggy - Original for me. Very nice!

Savage Skulls - “This is really good. High fives for everyone!”

Filthy Rich - “Awesome deep monster with a fresh take from L&K..loving this!”

Moullinex - “DAT BASS!”

Rhadow - “Liking the remix. Thanks!”

Betoko & Louie Fresco feat. Fritz Helder - Late At Night (Preview) | Exploited

Buy / Stream: ffm.to/veljko_jovic-paris

Serbian talent Veljko Jovic has impressed with his releases on the likes of I AM DIFFERENT, Lowbit, Area Verde and Multi Notes, scoring a Top 10 on Beatport in the process with his brooding sounds. His latest effort ‘Paris’ blends elements of electro, Italo, techno and synth pop into one heady, slow-building mix.
A monotone bassline chug probes at huge snare hits and rigid woodblock hits as the track builds, with pulses of synth energy punctuating the groove. Snarling, dark textures rise slowly from the depths, building a foundation of moody energy. Atonal, filtered stabs bring the techno flavour, juxtaposing against a dainty synth line right out of the Yazoo / early ‘80s textbook. The intensity builds towards the dramatic breakdown, where suddenly a rousing riff is introduced playing pleasing fifths. A spoken French vocal delays around the stereo field dizzyingly, and a taut breakbeat rhythm satisfyingly cuts into the mix with no warning. The track continues to flex and shapeshift, providing a delightful interplay between its myriad elements to create a truly wondrous sound.

Artist: Veljko Jovic
Release: Paris
Label: Exploited Club
LC: 96788
Cat: EXP131
Publishing: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing/Sony ATV
Beatport Pre-order: 04.08.23
Release Date Streaming/Beatport: 11.08.23
Release Date Global Download: 25.08.23

Paris

Veljko Jovic - Paris | Exploited Club

Buy / Stream: https://ffm.to/claptoneunitedremix

Upon popular demand we are kicking out this remix from AIKON for Claptone's tune 'UNITED' which we originally released in 2014. The track will be available for a short period of 2 months on our Bandcamp. Now is the time to grab that hot remix for the floors. Comes in 2 Versions: Club Mix and Hot Mix (with less synth).

United (AIKON Remixes)

United (AIKON Club Mix)

Claptone - United (AIKON Club Mix) | Exploited

Watch the official Videoclip here:
http://youtu.be/gEFK3GKJV0s


Early support by Annie Mac / BBC Radio 1, A-Trak, The Magician, Arthur Baker, Purple Disco Machine...


The six piece collective claims to have its Kibbutz somewhere in the Aegean Sea. Sirens Of Lesbos aka SOL (Sun in Spanish) have a serious, noble goal: They want to spread mantras – musically uplifting and spiritually meaningful songs that inspire you to embrace life in all its forms; that make you dance in your fantasy or in the real world. Their acclaimed debut single «Long Days, Hot Nights», is not only a balearic ode to the spirit of summer, but can also be seen as the first deep breath of a game-changing meditation. Om. 


American Men’s Fashion Magazine GQ recently picked the track as one of the best 25 songs of the summer 2014. From Ibiza to beyond – it is an amazing start for this unknown act from Greece who call their sound “Fantasy Music” and dedicate this record to DJ Alfredo – master of the Balearic Beat. Watch out for these 2 new remixes by Claptone & Fred Falke and the outstanding official music video directed by Camilla Mantovani and shot by acclaimed cinematographer Marc Gomez de Moral who has photographed videos for Pet Shop Boys, El Guincho, Sonàr festival, Two Door Cinema Club and The Battles and for the latter work was nominated for best cinematography in a video at the UK Music Video Awards 2011. 


Artist: Sirens Of Lesbos
Release: Long Days, Hot Nights (Remixes)
feat. mixes by Claptone & Fred Falke.
Label: Exploited
LC: 15799


Early Feedback:


A-Trak: Lovely.
The Magician: Claptone Remix is great. 
Arthur Baker: Another killer Claptone Remix for a great song.
Purple Disco Machine: Claptone for me.
VIBE.COM: Sirens of Lesbos aka SOL are a six piece collective whose aim is to spread mantras and spiritually meaningful songs on a global scale. "Long Days Hot Nights" is a balearic ode to the summer that was recently picked by GQ magazine as one of the best songs of summer 2014. Claptone is coming out with a killer remix now, perfect for your Ibiza closing experience or Burning Man decompression.
Earmilk: A balearic tribute to the carefree season...not to be missed by fans of deep house, Claptone's danceable rework brings the summer heat, adding some extra punch to the original.

Sirens Of Lesbos -  Long Days Hot Nights (Claptone Remix) | Exploited

Pre-save to your Playlist: https://ffm.to/madeintlv-supercoolremixes

Bearing flecks of Krautrock, Indie, Electronica and Funk, TLV's 'Super Cool' is a record that traverses vast sonic territory. Here, the focus is dialled into the dance floor as Exploited Club enlist the skills of 3 adroit remixers who offer up their club-ready takes on the original.
 
Glasgow's Autin Ato kicks us off. Following up releases on Bristol's Futureboogie, Phonica White and Razor-N-Tape - Ato lays out the rhythmic bones of a classic House groove which he fleshes out with some deliciously hallucinogenic Italo synths. Progress steadily creeps forwards, getting more and more heady as it does, ferrying the listener through a kaleidoscopic tunnel of reverb, fractured vocals and shimmering bursts of melody.

Next up is Mexican producer Colossio - following up releases on Theus Mago’s Duro label, DGTL, Riotvan and Innervisions - who lines up a dynamo of a remix, wringing the original elements out, twisting and stretching them across a feverish drum workout. Drilling lasers and stacking stabs work in unison to fold fervour over and over as the track grows more and more pungent in the build up to a wide eyed breakdown. Energy tumbles back in for a psychotropic conclusion that doesn't turn down the heat until the very end.

Capping things off is Israeli producer Darco who struts in with a truly unique revision. Pattering drum skins provide a percolating bed for a gorgeous patchwork of sound. Heartstring piano chords and flickering synth lines stretch their arms out across a dilated and amorous breakdown. Tension bursts with all the passion of a paean as it renders visions of sunbeams and ecstasy adding further shades of light to an already glistening recording. 

Artist: Made In TLV
Release: Super Cool Remixes
Label: Exploited Club
LC: 96788
Cat: EXP150
Publishing: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing/Sony ATV
Beatport Pre-order: 25.10.24
https://www.beatport.com/release/super-cool-remixes/4463883
Release Date Streaming/Beatport: 01.11.24
Release Date Global Download: 15.11.24

Super Cool Remixes

Made In TLV - Super Cool (Darco Remix) (Exploited Club)

What a year it’s been for the Exploited Crew. Their key artists have travelled the world, headlining festivals and played the world’s coolest parties. 
2014 closes with a selection of 16 Exploited tracks that went down like a storm. 
This year has been a whirlwind for Exploited but this is just the warm up. 
2015 already promises a debut artist album from Claptone on Exploited, live show and remixes for some of the world’s most influential.

Label: Exploited 
Artist: Various Artists
Release: #EXPLOITED 2014 FFWD RWD
LC: 15799 

Releasedate: 22.12.14 What a year it’s been for the Exploited Crew. Their key artists have travelled the world, headlining festivals and played the world’s coolest parties. 
2014 closes with a selection of 16 Exploited tracks that went down like a storm. 
This year has been a whirlwind for Exploited but this is just the warm up. 
2015 already promises a debut artist album from Claptone on Exploited, live show and remixes for some of the world’s most influential.

Label: Exploited 
Artist: Various Artists
Release: #EXPLOITED 2014 FFWD RWD
LC: 15799 

Releasedate: 22.12.14 

#EXPLOITED 2014 FFWD RWD

The Thing

Nils Penner - The Thing

What a year it’s been for the Exploited Crew. Their key artists have travelled the world, headlining festivals and played the world’s coolest parties. 
2014 closes with a selection of 16 Exploited tracks that went down like a storm. 
This year has been a whirlwind for Exploited but this is just the warm up. 
2015 already promises a debut artist album from Claptone on Exploited, live show and remixes for some of the world’s most influential.

Label: Exploited 
Artist: Various Artists
Release: #EXPLOITED 2014 FFWD RWD
LC: 15799 

Releasedate: 22.12.14 

Back In The Days feat. Bam

Joyce Muniz - Back In The Days Feat. Bam

You Know What I Mean

Tk Tk

Something Isn't Right Feat. Irfame

Something Isn't Right Feat. Irfane (Radio Edit)

Jerk Boy - Something Isn't Right Feat. Irfane (Radio Edit) (Exploited)

Something Isn't Right Feat. Irfane

Jerk Boy - Something Isn't Right Feat. Irfane (Exploited)

Something Isn't Right Feat. Irfane (Instrumental)

Jerk Boy - Something Isn't Right Feat. Irfane (Instrumental) (Exploited)

Swiss duo Psycho Weazel step in with some dance floor dynamite.

Léo Besso and Ivo Roxo's story is one of kinship; a tale of two friends spurring each other through an ever-ascending journey propelled by soft hearts and a magnetic, boisterous energy.

With hours stacking in the studio, Psycho Weazel defined their sound with the beautifully balanced 'boysdontcry'. This LP sought to give license to emotional expression whilst showcasing an important facet of their characters that extends beyond party starters and is more introspective and complex.

This balance is echoed across their latest outing for Exploited Club. 'Sueño Cálido' is equal parts heartfelt and mobile; club bangers with a cosy tinge perfect for warm summer dance floors.

The title track kicks things off with a deft counterbalance of power and poignancy. Nifty polyrhythms dance a syncopated shuffle under buttery synths that swell into humid plumes, while a boxing bass line tacks together a highly infectious groove. More melodies are gently folded in as emotion mounts, and a clever, free-flowing arrangement keeps the listener engaged, while a certain lo-fi quality wraps them in a homey blanket.

'Sueur' follows up with a slapping 909 drum track adorned with a bubbling organ and broad, colorful synth sweeps. Again, lively sequencing keeps the listener on their toes as drums are expertly dropped in and out, while melodies duck and weave across a bold, no-nonsense DJ tool.

'Body Alarm' brings things to a steamy close. Toms lead the charge here as they form the bones of a totally irresistible vibe, enhanced with carnival vocal cuts and sharp organ jabs. A wild breakdown unfolds as the energy stacks in layers, keeping the mood at boiling point until the very end.

Artist: Psycho Weazel
Release: Sueño Cálido 
Label: Exploited Club
LC: 96788
Cat: EXP156
Beatport Pre-order: 18.04.25

Release Date Streaming/Beatport: 25.04.25
Release Date Global Download: 09.05.25

Sueño Cálido

Psycho Weazel - Sueño Cálido (Exploited Club)

Sueur

Psycho Weazel - Sueur (Exploited Club)

Body Alarm

Psycho Weazel - Body Alarm (Exploited Club)

 Support from a variety of cool cats: DJ Yoda, Cats N Dogz, Zev / Wolf & Lamb, Tiga, Erol Alkan, Gerd Janson, Audiojack, Laurent Garnier, Pedro Winter, Tensnake, Arthur Baker, Riva Starr, DJ T, SIS, Jaymo, Karotte, Tomas Barfod, Flashmob, XXXY, Jaques Renault, Dubfire, Bodhi, Hackman, Prince Language, Noir, Dirt Crew, Doctor Dru, Fred Everything, Round Table Knights, Peter Kruder, Roberto Rodriguez, Moodymanc, Pete Herbert, Purple Disco Machine, Satin Jackets.

Limited Vinyl directly sold out within days in the Pre-order. 

Six months after their last installment, Shir Khan and Exploited drop another hot to trot collection of disco edits. As usual, there's much to excite, beginning with the familiar guitar solos, Rhodes keys and dub disco pulse of Antilope's "Singing Ghost" rework. Death On The Balcony keep up the reverb and delay-laden dub disco theme on "Addict For Your Love", whose rubbery groove, twinkling pianos and heady vocals have been expertly rearranged to fit house dancefloors. Finally, Matpat go loop crazy on the thumping disco house cut "Only You" which sits somewhere between Rahaan and Soundstream. Excellent stuff all round.

Label: Exploited
Artist: Various Artists (Incl. Death On The Balcony, Matpat & Antilope)
Release: Shir Khan Presents Black Jukebox 10
LC: 15799

Releasedate Vinyl: 19.01.15
Releasedate Beatport: 16.02.15 (Only B1 and B2)
Releasedate I-Tunes, ect: 02.03.15 (Only B1 and B2)

Early Feedback:

DJ Yoda: Dope.
Tiga: Nice!
Zev / Wolf & Lamb: More dope edits.
Catz N Dogz: Yes! This one is for me!
Gerd Janson: Sag mal. Kann ich die neue Exploited Platte mit den Edits als WAV haben, bitte?
Audiojack: ’Only You’ is nice.
Erol Alkan: Thx.
Laurent Garnier: 3 great dancefloor cuts.
Pedro Winter: Yummy!
Noir: GREAT!
Tensnake: This is killer!
Tomas Barfod: Great selection.
Dirt Crew: Cool Tracks!
XXXY: Yes!
Jaymo/BBC Radio1: Dope.
Round Table Knights: Geil!
Ray Okpara: ’Only You’ is my fav!
Bodhi: Only You. My jam!
Fred Everything: I like ’Singing Ghost’. Interesting track for sure.
Kiki: ’Addict For Your Love’ is cool!
Mark Farina: Excellent series!
Digitalism: (Y)
Peter Kruder: ’Singing Ghost’ is hot.
Hackman: So good!
Waifs & Strays: Love these edits!
Bag Raiders: Nice package.
Pete Herbert: Spot on!
Justin Miller: Sold edits. Thank you!
Prince Language: Killer. Thanks.
Sonny Fodera: ’Only You’ is tight!
Doctor Dru: Nice! Like them!
Purple Disco Machine: Massive EP!
Alex Barck: Tip Top!
Gary Martin: ’Singing Ghost’ and ’Addict For Your Love’ are definitely nice tracks to have in the music collection for the right moment to play.
Roberto Rodriguez: Digging the ’Singing Ghost’ edit!
Jaques Renault: Cooool. Will test em out.
The C90ies: ’Singing Ghost’ is a wonder rework! And ’Addict For Your Love’ is great too!
Sinden: Love this series: My dawg Matpat track is sick!
Will Clarke: All amazing. Funkkyyyy.
Kevin McKay: Loving Addict!
Yolanda Be Cool: Georgie Porgie:)
Mickey: What a great release. Big up!
Kyodai: Love it!
Human Life: Yes. These are all getting dropped at my gig tonight:)
Forrest: ’Only You’ will do the trick. Quality.
P.Toile: Lovin it..!
Nils Nuernberg: ’Addict For You Love’ is great.
Wehbba: Wow. Amazing edit from The Ghost Song. Love it!!
Flashmob. Will try.
Khan: Lovely.
Satin Jackets: Great!
Animal Trainer: An outstanding EP. Top fav is ’Addict For Your Love’. Printemps Hit.
Smash TV: Yeah!
Djuma Soundsystem: Great re-rub! Thanks!

Shir Khan Presents Black Jukebox 10

Addict For Your Love

Death On The Balcony - Addict For Your Love | Exploited

 Support from a variety of cool cats: DJ Yoda, Cats N Dogz, Zev / Wolf & Lamb, Tiga, Erol Alkan, Gerd Janson, Audiojack, Laurent Garnier, Pedro Winter, Tensnake, Arthur Baker, Riva Starr, DJ T, SIS, Jaymo, Karotte, Tomas Barfod, Flashmob, XXXY, Jaques Renault, Dubfire, Bodhi, Hackman, Prince Language, Noir, Dirt Crew, Doctor Dru, Fred Everything, Round Table Knights, Peter Kruder, Roberto Rodriguez, Moodymanc, Pete Herbert, Purple Disco Machine, Satin Jackets.

Limited Vinyl directly sold out within days in the Pre-order. We didnt do any promo for this so now here is your chance to grab these nice edits.

Six months after their last installment, Shir Khan and Exploited drop another hot to trot collection of disco edits. As usual, there's much to excite, beginning with the familiar guitar solos, Rhodes keys and dub disco pulse of Antilope's "Singing Ghost" rework. Death On The Balcony keep up the reverb and delay-laden dub disco theme on "Addict For Your Love", whose rubbery groove, twinkling pianos and heady vocals have been expertly rearranged to fit house dancefloors. Finally, Matpat go loop crazy on the thumping disco house cut "Only You" which sits somewhere between Rahaan and Soundstream. Excellent stuff all round.

Label: Exploited
Artist: Various Artists (Incl. Death On The Balcony, Matpat & Antilope)
Release: Shir Khan Presents Black Jukebox 10
LC: 15799

Releasedate Vinyl: 19.01.15
Releasedate Beatport: 16.02.15 (Only B1 and B2)
Releasedate I-Tunes, ect: 02.03.15 (Only B1 and B2)

Early Feedback:

DJ Yoda: Dope.
Tiga: Nice!
Zev / Wolf & Lamb: More dope edits.
Catz N Dogz: Yes! This one is for me!
Gerd Janson: Sag mal. Kann ich die neue Exploited Platte mit den Edits als WAV haben, bitte?
Audiojack: ’Only You’ is nice.
Erol Alkan: Thx.
Laurent Garnier: 3 great dancefloor cuts.
Pedro Winter: Yummy!
Noir: GREAT!
Tensnake: This is killer!
Tomas Barfod: Great selection.
Dirt Crew: Cool Tracks!
XXXY: Yes!
Jaymo/BBC Radio1: Dope.
Round Table Knights: Geil!
Ray Okpara: ’Only You’ is my fav!
Bodhi: Only You. My jam!
Fred Everything: I like ’Singing Ghost’. Interesting track for sure.
Kiki: ’Addict For Your Love’ is cool!
Mark Farina: Excellent series!
Digitalism: (Y)
Peter Kruder: ’Singing Ghost’ is hot.
Hackman: So good!
Waifs & Strays: Love these edits!
Bag Raiders: Nice package.
Pete Herbert: Spot on!
Justin Miller: Sold edits. Thank you!
Prince Language: Killer. Thanks.
Sonny Fodera: ’Only You’ is tight!
Doctor Dru: Nice! Like them!
Purple Disco Machine: Massive EP!
Alex Barck: Tip Top!
Gary Martin: ’Singing Ghost’ and ’Addict For Your Love’ are definitely nice tracks to have in the music collection for the right moment to play.
Roberto Rodriguez: Digging the ’Singing Ghost’ edit!
Jaques Renault: Cooool. Will test em out.
The C90ies: ’Singing Ghost’ is a wonder rework! And ’Addict For Your Love’ is great too!
Sinden: Love this series: My dawg Matpat track is sick!
Will Clarke: All amazing. Funkkyyyy.
Kevin McKay: Loving Addict!
Yolanda Be Cool: Georgie Porgie:)
Mickey: What a great release. Big up!
Kyodai: Love it!
Human Life: Yes. These are all getting dropped at my gig tonight:)
Forrest: ’Only You’ will do the trick. Quality.
P.Toile: Lovin it..!
Nils Nuernberg: ’Addict For You Love’ is great.
Wehbba: Wow. Amazing edit from The Ghost Song. Love it!!
Flashmob. Will try.
Khan: Lovely.
Satin Jackets: Great!
Animal Trainer: An outstanding EP. Top fav is ’Addict For Your Love’. Printemps Hit.
Smash TV: Yeah!
Djuma Soundsystem: Great re-rub! Thanks!

Singing Ghost

Antilope - Singing Ghost | Exploited

 Featured as Belgian artist of the moment in DJ Mag Belgium Issue.
Premiered on Majestic Casual Youtube Channel with over 200 000 Plays in 1 week.

Mixmag: 'With Florida singer Marques Toliver's smooth as silk vocals weaving in and out, Compuphonic's layering of sprightly pads and deft snares make for yet another super lush house cut.'

Early support by BBC Radio 1/Danny Howard, Laurent Garnier, Robag Wruhme, DJ T, Tensnake, The Magician, Miguel Campbell, Karotte, Arthur Baker, Adana Twins, Agoria, Doctor Dru, Peter Kruder, Mickey, Kartell, Ruede Hagelstein, Lane 8 and many more.

Instrumentals and Radio Edits upon request: mail to info@exploitedghetto.de or leave feedback in comments if you require so.

Pre-Order ITunes:
http://bit.ly/CompuphonicMagicalShoes

With over 7 million plays and counting on YouTube Compuphonic's 2011 collaboration with Marques Toliver, 'Sunset' raised the bar pretty high. Since then Maxime has gone on to produce remixes for the likes of Giorgio Moroder, Gotye even and fellow Belgians The Subs (winning a Red Bull award in the process) and release two acclaimed EPs on Berlin label Exploited.

Now finally Maxime and Marques have reunited for a new EP on Exploited, 'Magical Shoes', and the results are everything we could have hoped for.

Having delivered two huge club hits in 2014 with ’Radio Atlantis’ and ’O Cypres’, Belgian star Compuphonic returns this February with his third EP for Exploited, ‘Magical Shoes’. 2 tracks of sublime House music, the ‘Magical Shoes’ EP sees Compuphonic finally reunited with the Beyoncé approved American singer Marques Toliver, whose vocals previously graced Maxime’s 2012 breakout hit ’Sunset’.

Once again this Transatlantic pairing have struck gold as Compuphonic’s distinctive brand of deeply emotional, nuanced, House Music provides the perfect setting for Marques’ plaintive vocals. With it’s distinctive Korg M1 organ and shuffling beats ‘Magical Shoes’ instantly brings to mind legendary ‘90s New York clubs like The Sound Factory but thanks to Compuphonic’s production skills it goes well beyond that of simple period pastiche and sounds utterly fresh for 2015, a bonafide club hit that is already peppering the sets of DJs such as Laurent Garnier, Tensnake and The Magician.

As the title suggests the EP’s 2nd track ‘The Sun Does Rise’ is the natural successor to the duo’s previous outing. As deep as the Pacific Ocean this is a trance inducing hymn to hope, music designed to elevate the soul as much as move the body and bring some much needed warmth back to clubland. Expect to hear this played everywhere and anywhere this year where the party goes through the night and the first morning light breaks over the dancefloor.

Recorded in the famous Vantage Point Studios in Antwerp - dEUS’s own recording studio, a special, inspiring moment for Maxime, a lifelong fan of the band - the ‘Magical Shoes’ EP cements his position as one of Europe’s most talented producers and with remixes to come soon on Carl Craig’s Planet E and more original material on Exploited, the future is looking bright for Compuphonic.

Artist: Compuphonic
Release: Magical Shoes
Label: Exploited
Release date Beatport: 09.02.15
Release date iTunes, etc: 23.02.15

Art Design by Neven Cvijanovic / Floor 5. Illustration by Laura Junger.
www.nevenswork.com
www.loragearrive.free.fr

Early Feedback:

Robag Wruhme: Will test it loud.
The Magician: Magical Shoes fit to my feet! More seriously, its very good and I’ll play it.
Miguel Campbell: Cool EP. I will support.
Kasper Bjoerke: Epic vibe on The Sun Does Rise. Thanks!
Arthur Baker: Feeling the Sun Does Rise.
Laurent Garnier: Magical Shoes: Ohhh yesssss.
Danny Howard: Very nice!!!
Tensnake: Magical Shoes is sweet.
Adana Twins: The Sun Does Rise is nice! Thank you.
Pezzner: Truly brilliant work.

Magical Shoes

The Sun Does Rise

Compuphonic - The Sun Does Rise feat. Marques Toliver | Exploited

Shir Khan Presents Welt Am Draht - a collection of Exploited dancefloor gold from 2024!
'Sex!' by duo Modular Project rolls out a neat and classy groove as the sturdy bones of a Disco beat thump under a snake-hip bass, serrated acid line and bold, unfiltered piano chords.
Bearing flecks of Krautrock, Indie, Electronica and Funk, Made In TLV's 'Super Cool' is an anthem that traverses vast sonic territory.
Diar Storm, Lost Boy 1984, Play Paul present a modern form of Dark Wave Electro that is, equal parts stroppy and sexy. 'Everything So' emits cathartic steam as vibrant synths burst with bittersweet chords and jagged staccato tones.
'Tainted In The Sun' by Niv Ast kicks off with a Manchester chorus beaming out over stroppy power chords.
Gary Numan’s cross-continental hit 'Cars' from 1979 has been covered, sampled and reworked from vastly different pockets of the industry. Now - Laroz presents a rejuvenation of ’Cars’.
'Infinity' by Budakid is a journey in the truest sense of the word. Through an effervescent bass sequence, clever filter control and kinetic drum work, Budakid generates consistent motion from start to finish.
'Falling For You' by Komilev dials in that Panorama vibe packed with effervescent drama, soul and sass.
'Rompe Disco’ by Alex Medina bumps like House and glistens like an Italo whilst also exuding the moxie of Reggaeton.
'Foreign Affairs' by Micropacer follows with more early 80s flair.
Pole Position of Brunch In The Park Barcelona fame channel their complementary energies into 'Diamonds'; a recording inspired by Electro House that deftly straddles 80s New Wave, Prog and Indie.
Moodymanc's 'Joy' twists Philadelphia soul sounds into a peak time house monster. Now re-edited for modern times in a special Breakbeat version.
São Paulo based Renato Cohen fires up his arsenal of analogue gear and adds a bright and burly Italo cut with ’Lemon Key’.
Zeynep Erbay’s ’Neon Palm’ sits comfortably alongside modern Indie Dance, Italo Disco and House alike.
Slump Recordings boss Baby Rollén’s ’Feeling Mumbled’ Remix is an ultimately playable DJ tool; one that renders an after hours sunrise as chords bounce of the tracks surface like rays of light while tight, nifty shuffles interlock with a bouncing bass line.
Austin Ato fleshes out some deliciously hallucinogenic Italo synths in his Remix version of ’Super Cool’ by Made In TLV.
’Acid Infatuation’ by Levantine is a sound that occupies a sweet spot between Eurodance and Italo.
Black Hawks of Panama steps in with ’Wrapped’.The ingredients are simple: a slapping disco kit, Alpha Juno, zesty guitar licks and an anthemic vocal. The result is a contagious Italo march that burrows deep under the skin; put simply - a slice of pure rapture.
'Good Times' by Renato Cohen sparks things up with bright, muscular drums that pave the way for a rasping bass line - a killer DJ tool. Raw energy is spat out while snares clash and vocals march along with an intensity that doesn't let up.
Captain Mustache’s ’Diavola’ flexes low-mid tones warble in lock step with strapping drums and an earworm synth line.
’Heart Life' by NEAT adds a further facet to the compilation with an allaying Italo-tinged groove.
In ’Neonim’ by Laroz, a gently jagged bass line bubbles away, creating a buoyant bed for expertly crafted drums which pop out with expressive alacrity. Dulcet piano tones form a bond with amber-tinged synths as warming soundscape is developed.
James Curd throws a dart straight to the dance floor with the jazz-tinged House jam ’Feeling Mumbled’ built from a classy palette of samples.
Sandhog closes the album with the highly memorable recording 'Berlin' that speaks to the power of simplicity.
Artist: Various Artists
Release: Shir Khan Presents Welt Am Draht 2024
Label: Exploited
LC: 15799
Cat: EXPDIGITAL260
Publishing: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing/Sony ATV
Beatport Pre-order: 17.01.25
Release Date Streaming/Global Download: 31.01.25

Shir Khan Presents Welt Am Draht 2024

Modular Project - Sex! (Exploited)

Made In TLV - Super Cool (Radio Edit) (Exploited)

Shir Khan Presents Welt Am Draht - a collection of Exploited dancefloor gold from 2024! 'Sex!' by duo Modular Project rolls out a neat and classy groove as the sturdy bones of a Disco beat thump under a snake-hip bass, serrated acid line and bold, unfiltered piano chords. Bearing flecks of Krautrock, Indie, Electronica and Funk, Made In TLV's 'Super Cool' is an anthem that traverses vast sonic territory. Diar Storm, Lost Boy 1984, Play Paul present a modern form of Dark Wave Electro that is, equal parts stroppy and sexy. 'Everything So' emits cathartic steam as vibrant synths burst with bittersweet chords and jagged staccato tones. 'Tainted In The Sun' by Niv Ast kicks off with a Manchester chorus beaming out over stroppy power chords. Gary Numan’s cross-continental hit 'Cars' from 1979 has been covered, sampled and reworked from vastly different pockets of the industry. Now - Laroz presents a rejuvenation of ’Cars’. 'Infinity' by Budakid is a journey in the truest sense of the word. Through an effervescent bass sequence, clever filter control and kinetic drum work, Budakid generates consistent motion from start to finish. 'Falling For You' by Komilev dials in that Panorama vibe packed with effervescent drama, soul and sass. 'Rompe Disco’ by Alex Medina bumps like House and glistens like an Italo whilst also exuding the moxie of Reggaeton.  'Foreign Affairs' by Micropacer follows with more early 80s flair.  Pole Position of Brunch In The Park Barcelona fame channel their complementary energies into 'Diamonds'; a recording inspired by Electro House that deftly straddles 80s New Wave, Prog and Indie. Moodymanc's 'Joy' twists Philadelphia soul sounds into a peak time house monster. Now re-edited for modern times in a special Breakbeat version.  São Paulo based Renato Cohen fires up his arsenal of analogue gear and adds a bright and burly Italo cut with ’Lemon Key’. Zeynep Erbay’s ’Neon Palm’ sits comfortably alongside modern Indie Dance, Italo Disco and House alike.  Slump Recordings boss Baby Rollén’s ’Feeling Mumbled’ Remix is an ultimately playable DJ tool; one that renders an after hours sunrise as chords bounce of the tracks surface like rays of light while tight, nifty shuffles interlock with a bouncing bass line.  Austin Ato fleshes out some deliciously hallucinogenic Italo synths in his Remix version of ’Super Cool’ by Made In TLV. ’Acid Infatuation’ by Levantine is a sound that occupies a sweet spot between Eurodance and Italo.  Black Hawks of Panama steps in with ’Wrapped’.The ingredients are simple: a slapping disco kit, Alpha Juno, zesty guitar licks and an anthemic vocal. The result is a contagious Italo march that burrows deep under the skin; put simply - a slice of pure rapture. 'Good Times' by Renato Cohen sparks things up with bright, muscular drums that pave the way for a rasping bass line - a killer DJ tool. Raw energy is spat out while snares clash and vocals march along with an intensity that doesn't let up.  Captain Mustache’s ’Diavola’ flexes low-mid tones warble in lock step with strapping drums and an earworm synth line. ’Heart Life' by NEAT adds a further facet to the compilation with an allaying Italo-tinged groove.  In ’Neonim’ by Laroz, a gently jagged bass line bubbles away, creating a buoyant bed for expertly crafted drums which pop out with expressive alacrity. Dulcet piano tones form a bond with amber-tinged synths as warming soundscape is developed. James Curd throws a dart straight to the dance floor with the jazz-tinged House jam ’Feeling Mumbled’ built from a classy palette of samples.  Sandhog closes the album with the highly memorable recording 'Berlin' that speaks to the power of simplicity. 
 Artist: Various Artists
 Release: Shir Khan Presents Welt Am Draht 2024
 Label: Exploited  
LC: 15799 
Cat: EXPDIGITAL260
 Publishing: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing/Sony ATV 
Beatport Pre-order: 17.01.25 
Release Date Streaming/Global Download: 31.01.25

Diar Storm, Lost Boy 1984, Play Paul - Everything So (Radio Edit) (Exploited)

Niv Ast - Tainted In The Sun (Radio Edit) (Exploited Club)

Laroz - Cars (Radio Edit) (Exploited)

Exploited warmly welcome back FM4 resident Joyce Muniz who returns to the label and continues her incremental ascent with a slice of gratitude in the form of bumping, Lo-fi afro Italo.

'Mo Dupe' makes use of vocals from a Nigerian ritual that pays homage to the Goddess of abundance, Oxum. The raw, untreated timbre of the vocals are paired with a crunchy, textural bed as bit crushed drums bump with a palpable snap and a propulsive bass line bores straight through the heart of the groove like a train track.

Foggy synths and a hefty dose of spacious delay whip up a thick, intoxicating energy across a track that manages to be both singular and deeply playable.'

Artist: Joyce Muniz
Release: Mo Dupe
Label: Exploited
LC: 15799
Cat: EXPDIGITAL261
Publishing: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing/Sony ATV
Beatport Pre-order: 11.04.25
Release Date Streaming: 18.04.25
Global Download: 02.05.25

Mo Dupe

Mo Dupe (Radio Edit)

Joyce Muniz - Mo Dupe (Radio Edit) (Exploited)

Joyce Muniz - Mo Dupe (Exploited)

Exploited warmly welcome back FM4 resident Joyce Muniz who returns to the label and continues her incremental ascent with a slice of gratitude in the form of bumping, Lo-fi Italo.

'Mo Dupe' makes use of vocals from a Nigerian ritual that pays homage to the Goddess of abundance, Oxum. The raw, untreated timbre of the vocals are paired with a crunchy, textural bed as bit crushed drums bump with a palpable snap and a propulsive bass line bores straight through the heart of the groove like a train track.

Foggy synths and a hefty dose of spacious delay whip up a thick, intoxicating energy across a track that manages to be both singular and deeply playable.

Artist: Joyce Muniz
Release: Mo Dupe
Label: Exploited 
LC: 15799
Cat: EXPDIGITAL261
Publishing: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing/Sony ATV
Beatport Pre-order: 11.04.25
Release Date Streaming: 18.04.25
Global Download: 02.05.25

Mo Dupe (Instrumental)

Joyce Muniz - Mo Dupe (Instrumental) (Exploited)

@modularproject - You know what i mean
Label - @exploited

All Sinchi premieres available on 
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SinchiMusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sinchicollective
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7sd3nFrzl9itGooHqItGFG

♫ Info + Buy ♫

PREMIERE - Modular Project - You Know What I Mean (Exploited Club)

Early support by Solomun / AME / Breach / Steve Lawler / Claude Von Stroke / Adriatique / Gardens Of God / Noir / Adana Twins / Doctor Dru / Kyodai / Sasha / Greg Pidcock / Wildkats / Laidback Luke / Kaiserdisco / Sonny Fodera / Arthur Baker / Brothers Vibe

SevenDoors is a new producer from the UK. When we heard his first demo tracks we directly signed them. VOID has been working in our sets like magic. FORGET YOU is an updated rework of VI by MUSUMECI (with friendly permission from the artist) which has become a secret weapon for Solomun. Both tracks were world premiered by Pete Tong at BBC Radio 1. With an upcoming record on Diynamic, a remix for Pete Tongs label FFRR and plenty of stuff in the pipeline you will surely hear much more from SevenDoors in the future.
'Introspective, brooding yet bristling with possibility , ‘Void’ leads you into a dreamscape with a four note melody that ripples and cascades like a waterfall over large. ‘Forget You’ is a steroid pumped, arpeggiated excursion with sheared metal incidentals and a hi-nrg disco pulse. It’s an upstanding, hands
raising, stellar end of the night track. Exemplary work.' (DMC World Magazine)

Label: Exploited Ghetto
Artist: SevenDoors
Release: Void
Cat: EXP04
LC: 48629

Releasedate Beatport: 25.05.15
Releasedate I-Tunes, ect: 08.06.15 

Void

Forget You

SevenDoors - Forget You  | Exploited

Завдяки релізам на лейблах Diynamic, TAU, Engrave, Monaberry і Renaissance, український продюсер @aikon_official зібрав колекцію яскравої та кінематографічної танцювальної музики.

Його новий сингл «Tk Tk» на лейблі Exploited — це убивча суміш рейвової ейфорії з правильним хаус-брейкбітом, який вже встиг неодноразово зіграти у своїх сетах Solomun.

Напередодні нового релізу AIKON зустрівся з босом Exploited, німецьким діджеєм і продюсером @shirkhan, та поговорив з ним спеціально для рубрики Talk Talk на Mixmag Україна.

Повну розмову двох артистів читайте за посиланням:
https://mixmagukraine.com/feature/talk-talk-aikon-shir-khan

Pre-save to your Playlist:
https://ffm.to/tktk

Beatport Pre-order:
https://www.beatport.com/release/tk-tk/4919275
Release Date (Streaming/Beatport): 11.04.25

PREMIERE: AIKON – Tk Tk (Original Mix)

Across previous releases on Diynamic, TAU, Engrave, Monaberry and Renaissance, AIKON has developed a catalogue of striking and cinematic dance floor music that caters for the gamut of dance floor moods.

Here he steps up with a clinic in club tension. Sustained pads, stacking melodies and a neat, circling bass line work together to weave a knot of energy that is then loosened and tightened as the track unfurls.

A snappy break cuts in unexpectedly alongside luminous stabs that burst in a manner that forecasts a shift in gears before the mood is dialled back down leaving the listener receptive and expectant; the perfect state for a fizzy late warm up floor.


Artist: AIKON
Release: Tk Tk
Label: Exploited Club
LC: 96788
Cat: EXP155
Release Date Streaming/Beatport: 11.04.25
Release Date Global Download: 25.04.25


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HMWL Premiere: AIKON - Tk Tk (Original Mix) [Exploited Club]

Pre-order: https://ffm.to/modupe

@exploited welcomes @joytoy (Joyce Muniz) back to the label, returning with a brand new, lofi Afro Italo bumper, 'Mo Dupe'.

'Mo Dupe' makes use of vocals from a Nigerian ritual that pays homage to the Goddess of abundance, Oxum. The raw, untreated timbre of the vocals are paired with a crunchy, textural bed over a propulsive bassline.

More exclusive music

Premiere: Joyce Muniz 'Mo Dupe'

Hailing from Sydney, Jerk Boy has amassed a credible catalogue of modern Disco music, the contents of which can be huddled together under the umbrella of 'music for good times'. He knows exactly how to move floors and his next single featuring Irfane is case on point.

Best known for his collaborative work with Ed Banger mainstay Breakbot who he toured with extensively - Irfane has also worked with Hudson Mowhake and remains a deeply versatile vocalist. Together the duo lay out 'Something Isn't Right'; a classy cut with an easy, free-flowing energy.

A trim and shifty bass line pops and flexes under a finger snapping snare and sixteenth-note shuffles. The groove is effortless as is gently segues through sections of chordal chimes, vocal refrains and flashes of melodic expression with just enough drive and force to keep the vibe buoyant throughout.

A radio edit and an instrumental offer options for DJs who will no doubt pull it for it's fun, addictive and softly rapturous spirit.'

BUY on BEATPORT

PREMIERE : Jerk Boy - Something Isn't Right Feat. Irfane

Early likes by Laurent Garnier, DJ Sneak, Luke Solomon, Ardalan, Friendly Fires, Mark Farina, Tensnake, Zoo Brazil, Jaques Renault.

Quickly following up the last, instant sell-out smashes, Shir Khan's infamous "Black Jukebox" series hit us with the 13th edition. This time Shir Khan has collected 4 heavy jams from Onsra and Kiko Navarro.

Label: Exploited
LC: 15799
Artist: Various
Cat: BJ13
Title: Shir Khan Presents Black Jukebox 13

Releasedate Vinyl: 29.6.15
Releasedate Beatport: 13.7.15
Releasedate I-Tunes: 27.7.15

300 Limited Vinyl Copies are available here:
JUNO:
http://www.juno.co.uk/products/onsra-kiko-shir-khan-presents-black-jukebox/576083-01/

PHONICA:
http://www.phonicarecords.com/product/shir-khan-black-jukebox-13-pre-ord-black-jukebox/131138

CLONE:
https://clone.nl/item36077.html

DEEJAY:
http://www.deejay.de/BJ13-_Various-Shir_Khan_Presents_Black_Jukebox_13-_12-Vinyl__188038

DECKS:
http://www.decks.de/t/various_artists-shir_khan_presents_black_jukebox_13/c5b-hp

Early Feedback:
Laurent Garnier: Pure disco vibes for this very hot summer. Perfect for me.
DJ Sneak: Good EP. Support.
Luke Solomun: Love this.
Ardalan: Lovin the Chordus Rolandus tune!
Tensnake: Nice pack.
Zoo Brazil: Yeah! Just heading off to a pool party. Will def play this!
Mark Farina: Great stuff!
Friendly Fires: Very useable.
Sydney Charles: Burning Up es una bomba!
German Brigante: Amazing Release!
Jacques Renault: Fun tunes here. Gotta test em out for sure.
Ray Okpara: Chordus Rolandus is my fav.
Den Ishu: Nice funky stuff.
Justin Jay: Woo....stoked for these!
Moodymanc: Everyone’s a winner here. Live it.
Prince Language: Chordus Rolandus wins for me.
Round Table Knights: Coolio!
Kyodai We really love Burning Up!
Pete Herbert: Spot on once again.
Jey Kurmis: Love Burning Up!
Phonique: Useful music:)
Satin Jackets: Sweet House Tunes.
Yolanda Be Cool: I really really love this series.
Anna Wall: Loving the Kiko Navarro joint.

Shir Khan Presents Black Jukebox 13

Funky Town

Onsra - Funky Town | Exploited

Shir Khan and the illusive Exploited crew reveal the first compilation of the cultishly adored Black Jukebox series. It includes the sunniest grooves you’ve heard this year. ’Shir Khan Presents Black Jukebox Disco Jam 01’ is a soundsystem-ready disco-house jam which tickles the subwoofers beautifully and seems purpose built for eyes-wide-shut Summer terrace play in big outdoor spaces. Black Jukebox is traversing the wide spectrum of ‘dancefloor’ music.  There’s much to excite: All four tracks are built for rooftop parties with the deep V crew.
From slo-mo housed up boogie-soul, to a loft-party future classic, to a feel-good, sun-blushed, druggy, late night electric jam, to main room filtered disco house and subbass-bugged R&B…it’s all there.  It’s no wonder the Black Jukebox Vinyl series became buy-on-sight and quick to disappear. Launched in late 2011 by Shir Khan, Black Jukebox was mainly focussed on Vinyl Releases. 13 Releases later, this is the first compilation which sums up some of the best moments and features 3 tracks that were digitally never available before. 
Black Jukebox Releases have put a smile on the face of various tastemakers such as Wolf&Lamb, Soul Clap, Tim Sweeney, Optimo, Axel Boman, Gerd Janson, Disclosure, Danny Krivit, Ewan Pearson, David August, Jesse Rose, Tiefschwarz, Matthew Dear, A-Trak, Huxley, Oliver $, Wareika, RubnTug, ND Baumecker, Acid Pauli, James Friedman, Mano Le Tough, Solomun, H.O.S.H., Daniel Bortz, Dyed Soundorom, Erol Alkan, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, Deetron, Skream, Seth Troxler, Re.You, Keinemusik, Noir, Miss Kittin, Joakim, Munk, DJ Yoda, Hot Since 82, Pete Tong, Claptone, Karmon, Azari & III, Friendly Fires, Jazzanova, Drop Out Orchestra, El Txef, Maya Jane Coles, Till Von Sein, The Rapture, Peter Kruder, Arthur Baker, Miguel Campbell, Phil Weeks, Lee Foss, Maxxi Soundsystem, Luke Solomon, Mark Farina, Terranova, Pen Pearce, Acid Washed. 

Artist: Various Artists
Release: Shir Khan Presents Black Jukebox Disco Jam 01
Label: Exploited
Published by Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing
LC: 15799
Cat: BJDISCO01
Releasedate: 02.11.15

Shir Khan Presents Black Jukebox Disco Jam 01

The Partylife

Stefano Ritteri - The Partylife | Exploited

Morning Glory

Bara Bröst - Morning Glory | Exploited

Mind Games

Bukka & Molinari - Mind Games | Exploited

DMC Review:
" ‘Guilty’ captures you in time and space as you survey its richly woven fabric in the sunlight, moved by the blend of beautiful colours and textures that thrill to the touch. It’s an master stroke with arpeggiated exotic keys, synth washes, definite chords and Kraftwerk-esque Tour de France cycle chain ripples just for fun. ‘Like Feathers’ is a delicate techno synth opus with crystal bell tones, percolating riffs, layered white and pink noise and suspiciously sexual squelches. Its infused with a smoky male vocal and intense, intimmate lyrics which turns it gently on its own crystal carousel. Beauty and synth deep."
(http://www.dmcworld.net/reviews/entry/house/douglas-greed-guilty-exploited.html)

GUILTY premiered by BIGSHOT MAGAZINE:
'Greed brings his vast talent to Shir Khan’s Exploited Records for the first time on “Guilty,” an utterly sublime two-tracker. We’re thrilled to world premiere the techy title track brandishing an emotive groove that subtly coaxes you into a state of somber euphoria.
“I made this track — or rather the sketch for this track — on a long train ride which took me almost through all of Germany on a south to north route from one gig to another,” he tells us. ”The time flew by — even though it was an almost seven-hour trip. I was just nodding my head and got caught in one of those special moments that I even forgot to pay for my coffee in the train restaurant. That’s why it’s called ‘Guilty.'”
(http://newsflash.bigshotmag.com/mp3s/stream/42321/)

LIKE FEATHERS premiered by KALTBLUT MAGAZINE:
(http://www.kaltblut-magazine.com/premiere-douglas-greed-like-feathers-feat-kuss/)

Catz N Dogs: "This EP is really nice."
Baikal: "Cute."
Ewan Pearson: "Very pretty indeed."
Russel Yallop: "Always great from Mr. Greed."
DJMag: "Guilty of really liking Guilty."
Acid Pauli: "Beautifull."
Droog: "Unexpectedly melodic turn for Douglas Greed on Guilty...it definitely works, like it. Will come handy at rave in a desert somewhere."

Excited to have Douglas Greed - from the Freude Am Tanzen Crew (next to Mathias Kaden, Robag Wruhme, Krause Duo) - with a guest release on our label.
In the past he has released tons of singles and remixes and 2 albums (1 on Freude Am Tanzen in 2011 and 1 on Bpitch in 2014). 
Douglas Greed is known for his melancholic, organic, emo techno tracks. Surrounded by hills and forests, crossed by a river, far from the extravagances of Berlin and mostly inhabited by students, Jena is the artistic home of Douglas Greed’s music. 
His versatile DJ skills cover every mood in a heavy weekend of partying. His musical output covers a broad stylistic range while retaining its own clear fingerprint and often bypassing the conventions of purely functional club music.
Douglas Greed has also been spreading more bass-heavy vibes for many years in his live set-up with Fabian Kuss on vocals (who is also featured on ’Like Feathers’) and Michael Nagler on drums.
Douglas Greed - ‘Guilty’ will be out February 15th on Exploited. 2016 will also see a new track from him on a compilation by Recondite. 

Artwork:
Photo by Nemanja.
Design by Neven Cvijanovic.

Artist: Douglas Greed
Release: Guilty
Label: Exploited
Cat: EXPDIGITAL117
LC: 15799
Published by: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing

Releasedate Beatport: 15.2.16
Releasedate I-Tunes: 29.2.16

Guilty

Like Feathers feat. Kuss

Stream

Douglas Greed - Like Feathers (feat. Kuss)| Exploited

 Early love from Detroit Swindle, DJ Hell, Richy Ahmed, Laurent Garnier, Adriatique, Pedro Winter, Andhim, AME, dOP, Acid Pauli, Maxxi Soundsystem, Pig&Dan, Adana Twins...

One of the busiest underground icons from Berlin - with regular gigs at Kater, Renate, Golden Gate - make their debut at Exploited Ghetto: Kotelett&Zadak.
Not long ago they released their album ’Triphoria’ on Hommage - a style trip from techno, trance for the dancefloor and experimental, groovy and jazzy tunes for the living room.
Following an EP on URSL, this is their Crave Dave EP for Exploited Ghetto: Religious Trance for the masses. 

Artist: Kotelett & Zadak

Release: Crave Dave
Label: Exploited Ghetto
Cat: EXP10
LC: 48629
Published by: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing

Releasedate Beatport: 07.03.16
Releasedate I-Tunes: 21.03.16

Early Feedback:

Detroit Swindle/Heist: This one is great crossover work.
DJ Hell/Gigolo: Summer Tunes in February!
Laurent Garnier/F-Com: Love this!
Richy Ahmed/Crosstown Rebels: Slave Dave is my favourite!
Adriatique/Diynamic: Nice!
AME/Innervisions: Thanks!
Andhim/Get Physical: Nice one!
dOP/Circus Company: Cool groove! Prefer the first version!
Pedro Winter/Busy P/Ed Banger: Heavy! Radio & Club plays!
Acid Pauli/The Notwist: :)
Maxxi Soundsystem/Culprit: Love this!
Sasha/Last Night On Earth: Nice vibes!
Greg Pidcock/Hot Creations: Dope smoothness.
Flashmob: Nice new direction from Exploited.
Pig&Dan: Nice grooves. Prefer Slave Dave.
Adana Twins/Exploited: Sauber!

Crave Dave

Kotelett & Zadak - Crave Dave | Exploited Ghetto

Doorly Remix was world premiered by Pete Tong at BBC Radio 1.
Online Premiere by LessThan3: http://www.lessthan3.com/news/premiere-claptone-heartbeat-ep-exploited

CLAPTONE’S ‘CHARMER’ CAMPAIGN CONTINUES WITH NEW SINGLE ‘HEARTBEAT’
 
Featuring Nathan Nicholson of London band The Boxer Rebellion, ‘Heartbeat’ is the next single from Charmer, the debut album by the mysterious enigma with the golden mask.
  
Taken from his 13-track debut album ‘Charmer’, released in October last year, ‘Heartbeat’ fast became a fan favourite.
 
The track is supported by a remix of album track ‘Anything feat. Jaw’ from Doorly and an as-yet unreleased B-side ‘Before I Lose My Mind' which features Berlin indie-pop outfit Say Yes Dog.

Artist: Claptone
Release: Heartbeat
Label: Exploited
Cat: EXPDIGITAL121
LC: 15799

Releasedate Beatport: 28.03.16 via Exploited
Releasedate I-Tunes: via Different / PIAS 

Heartbeat

Heartbeat feat. Nathan Nicholson

Claptone - Heartbeat feat. Nathan Nicholson | Exploited

Liked by Africaine 808 (Golf Channel), Jimpster (Freerange), Rampa (Keinemusik), Baikal (Maeve), Tiga (Turbo), Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs (Grecoroman), Phil Gerus (Futureboogie), Huxley (AUS), Friendly Fires (XL), Maxxi Soundsystem (Culprit), Acid Pauli (Clown And Sunset), Munk (Gomma), Rampue (Audiolith) and many more.

The wildly creative posse from Sirens Of Lesbos return with ’Essays Volume 02' - continuing their EP series tailored exclusively for the dancefloor. «The Great Rift» is a musical overflight of the Great Rift – the so called cradle of mankind in the east of Africa. Imagine yourself sitting in a solar-powered, translucent spacecraft, hovering from the highlands of Eritrea to the North of Mozambique. Track two, «Funky Lips Of Timbuktu», is a musical kaleidoscope that melts a beat that is as dry as the Mali desert and funky Sufi lip-singing.

Artist: Sirens Of Lesbos
Release: Essays Volume 2
Label: Exploited
Cat: EXPDIGITAL123
LC: 15799
Published by: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing

Releasedate Beatport: 18.04.16
Releasedate I-Tunes: 02.05.16 

Essays, Vol. 2

The Great Rift

Sirens Of Lesbos - The Great Rift | Exploited

Early support from Tiga, DJ T, Agoria, Dosem, Peter Kruder, Severino/Horse Meat Disco...

Spanish outfit Lopezhouse kickstarted their young career with ’Mude Tod’ - a quite untypical release on Claude Von Strokes label Dirty Bird. 
With a post punk style/attitude which has been inspired by such iconic sounds as Depeche Mode and LCD soundsystem, and then further refined and mixed with a heavy kick drum and the subtleties of old school Detroit techno - they release their follow-up Single ’See The Line feat. Angela’ on Exploited. The epic track ’Encrypted Name feat. Angela’ features AFFKT as collaborator on production duties and is our secret treasure. Great stuff. 

Artist: Lopezhouse
Release: See The Line feat. Angela
Label: Exploited
Cat: EXPDIGITAL129
LC: 15799
Published by: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing

Releasedate Beatport:04.07.16
Releasedate I-Tunes: 18.07.16

Feedback:
Peter Kruder: Encrypted is cool! Will play.
Pete Tong: Solid.
Dosem: Massive.
Kito Jempere - Good stuff. Will play out.
Drop Out Orchestra: Top.
Severino/Horse Meat Disco: Yes very good.
Tsugi Mag: Cool EP.
Karotte: Cool release. Like it.
Time Out Magazine: Electro-clash-tastic.

See the Line

Encrypted Name feat. Angela (Radio Edit)

Lopezhouse & AFFKT - Encrypted Name feat. Angela (Radio Edit) | Exploited

We couldn’t resist to release this soulful boogie disco house joint GOLDEN GIRLS from Tigerskin & Jack Jenson featuring vocals from south african rising star Lazarusman.

BOOM!

The both producers about their session: „We were looking  for inspiration by listening to various bassline stems freshly recorded the week before. And we checked the secret studio archive which includes the recordings of almost 30 years of Tigerskins work. Looking for hidden treasures in hundreds of recordings we stumbled across a simple and unreleased drum arrangement.

Just for fun we added one of our basslines to it and recorded a bunch of melodies with some of the old Moogs. You know you're working on 'one of those songs' when each member delivers exactly the ingredient that the others were thinking of when working on their part. When Lazarusman sent the vocals and as we listened the first time to the demo version of what would become ‚Golden Girls' we both looked at each other and agreed that this might be our best work so far.“

First feedback:
Jamie Jones: Sounds cool.
Tanner Ross: Really feeling Golden Girls!
El Txef: Alex is the fucking master.
Francesca Lombardo: Very lovely release.
Tensnake: Nice.
Acid Pauli: :)
Till Von Sein: That bassline baby.
Hyenah: Dope EP. Can’t wait to play it out loud.
Daniel Steinberg: Golden Dub!
Chopstick: Groovt wie Sau.
Brett Johnson: Solid as usual.
Larse: Super nice. Will play for sure.
Christian Martin: My Tongue sounds wild.
Mark Farina: Nice.
Thomas Von Party: Nice groove.
Sasha: Nice vibes.
Reboot: Sounds dope.

Golden Girls

Golden Girls feat. Lazarusman

Tigerskin & Jack Jenson - Golden Girls feat. Lazarusman  | Exploited Ghetto

JOYCE MUNIZ’S LATEST SINGLE ‘SLEEPLESS’ GETS REMIXES FROM DJ T, GERMAN BRIGANTE AND RUSS YALLOP.

Joyce Muniz unveils details of a remix EP of her latest offering on the techy Wehbba co-production Sleepless taken from her 11-track debut album ‘Made In Vienna’.

DJ T Remix Premiere in Magnetic Magazine:
http://www.magneticmag.com/2016/09/exclusive-premiere-joyce-muniz-sleepless-dj-t-remix-exploited-records/

'DJ T takes away most of the vocal but leaves in the reverb in this stellar rework.
Joyce Muniz' anthemic "Sleepless" has been bouncing around the underground DJ circuit for around two years now, but the tune has shown no sign of stopping its reign over house sets across the world. Exploited Recordings has put together a new remix package to update the tune for today's dance floors - including stellar takes from German Brigante and Russ Yallop - and Magnetic Magazine is proud to exclusively premiere DJ T's own take on the track.
This DJ T remix retains the blissed-out atmospherics of the original, engaging them underneath a throttling bass line and rolling hits for an ecstatic breakdown. While the original track is led by Angelique Bianca's vocal, DJ T whittles it down, making for a fantastic late-night gem around her distant echo.'

Artist: Joyce Muniz & Wehbba
Release: Sleepless
Label: Exploited
Cat: EXPDIGITAL136
LC: 15799
Published by: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing

Releasedate Beatport: 03.10.16
Releasedate I-Tunes: 17.10.16

Sleepless

Sleepless feat. Angelique Bianca

Joyce Muniz & Wehbba - Sleepless feat. Angelique Bianca | Exploited

2016 closes with a selection of 19 Exploited tracks that went down like a storm. The Exploited Crew have travelled the world, headlining festivals and played the worlds coolest parties. Labelhead Shir Khan released the much celebrated album compilation ’Dancing&Romancing’. Furthermore, the debut album ’Made In Vienna’ by Joyce Muniz was released.

Artist: Various Artists
Title: Shir Khan Presents Exploited 2016 FFWD RWD
Format: Digital
LC: 15799
Cat: EXPDIGITAL140
Released: 05.12.16

Shir Khan Presents Exploited 2016 FFWD RWD

Before I Lose My Mind feat. Say Yes Dog

Claptone - Before I Lose My Mind feat. Say Yes Dog | Exploited

Berliner-based electronica live act GHEIST put forth two attention-grabbing tracks in their third release for Exploited, enlisting the aid of fellow producer and singer-songwriter Bayker on vocals.

Eponymous track Salvation kicks off proceedings, showcasing a deep tech exploration with late night dancefloor appeal. The original exposes a gradually unfolding piece, boasting a clean cut rhythm section and a methodical, straightforward structure centered around minor chords. 
Last Night In Paris reveals a dark brooding arrangement, as reflective vocals add a layer of mystery to the foundation of pensive pads and warped synths. What ensues is a contemplative atmosphere, that is mesmerizing as it is dance-inducing. 
Venlo is a nice last minute bonus addition strictly aimed for the dancefloor.

GHEIST kickstarted their young career last year and since then have grabbed attention from DJs and Media all over the place which led into a busy touring schedule including upcoming gigs at Razzmatazz Barcelona, Watergate Berlin, Sonne Mond Sterne Festival and many more club and festival appearances.
Very strong beginning for one of our new acts on the label Exploited.

GHEIST Interview in WHEN WE DIP here:
whenwedip.com/2017/02/select-cuts-gheist/

Label: Exploited
Artist: GHEIST
Release: Salvation
LC: 15799
Cat: EXPDIGITAL146
Publisher: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing

Beatport Release: 13.03.17
I-Tunes Release: 27.03.17

Salvation

GHEIST - Salvation Feat Bayker | Exploited

Premiered by Annie Mac at BBC Radio 1:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08wmmd6
(https://soundcloud.com/exploited/radio-premiere-bbc-radio-1-annie-mac-james-jackson-siege-work-out)

Already getting support from Bicep, Eats Everything, Jimpster, Joakim, Arhur Baker, Loco Dice, Jamie Jones, Claptone, Laurent Garnier, Tensnake, Ardalan, Sasha, Waze & Odyssey, Miguel Campbell, Rory Phillips, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, Simon Baker, Pete Herbert...

Shir Khan's back with his trusty team of terrace-friendly edit specialists, alchemy masters of turning the raw ore of disco's past into soundsystem ready house bangers for the outdoor summer parties! James Jackson & Siege are first to step up to the cauldron, throwing in one of the catchiest coastal disco tracks ever into the pot, adding some woodblock (yes!) and applying some gentle low pass filter which teases in the track beautifully. Tiptoes reworks some low slung jazz funk business into a midtempo roller, perfect for that lazy walk to the bar while you top up your margarita or daiquiri, stopping off for a chat with some sexy looking ladies / gents on the way.... Illyus & Barrientos takes us firmly through to late night action on "Bare Fruits" - instantly transporting us to some Iberian sweatbox where the party never stops; and "You Says" which takes us through back into the sunrise and into the next day of holiday partying. Remember, the fun never stops when Shir Khan's in town.  
Do yourself a favor and pick it up before this limited collector’s item sells out. Highly recommended.

Early feedback:
Jimpster: Great job on Work Out.
Joakim: Bird Story is cool.
Laurent Garnier: Pure summer vibes.
Loco Dice: House ! Love It ! 
Jamie Jones: Sounds cool.
Arthur Baker: Playing it tomorrow.
Tensnake: Nice edits.
Munk: Like like.
Miguel Campbell: Full Support! x
Rory Philipps: Lots to like here.
DMC World: Another masterpiece project covering every hour of sunset/sunrise sets.
Sasha: Very cool as always. 
Ardalan: Loving these grooves. You Says is the one for me.
Waze & Odyssey: Really like this release.
Mark Farina: Very nice.
Zoo Brazil: Love it. Great stuff here.
Luna City Express: Great release ! Love all tracks here! Will play.
Behling & Simpson: Feeling You Says.
Simon Baker: Bird story is lovely.
Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs: Thanks.
Baikal: Nice.
Marcus Barnes: Superb as always.
Pete Herbert: Spot on !

Get the limited Vinyl here:
JUNO:
http://www.juno.co.uk/products/james-jackson-shir-khan-presents-black-jukebox/652048-01/

PHONICA:
http://www.phonicarecords.com/product/view/145866

PICADILLY RECORDS:
https://www.piccadillyrecords.com/counter/product.php?pid=116711

RUBADUB:
http://www.rubadub.co.uk/records/v-a-shir-khan-presents-black-jukebox-19

REDEYE RECORDS:
https://www.redeyerecords.co.uk/vinyl/86199-bj19-shir-khan-presents-black-jukebox-19-va

PACIFIC BEACH VINYL:
https://www.pbvinyl.com/collections/h-track-distribution/products/v-a-shir-khan-presents-black-jukebox-19

DECKS:
https://www.decks.de/t/various_artists-shir_khan_presents_black_jukebox_19/c9x-sd

DEEJAY:
https://www.deejay.de/V_a_Shir_Khan_Presents_Black_Jukebox_19_BJ19_Vinyl__275764

Label: Exploited
LC: 15799
Artist: Various
Title: Shir Khan Presents Black Jukebox 19
Releasedate Vinyl: 03.07.17
Releasedate Beatport: 07.08.17
Releasedate I-Tunes: 21.08.17
Cat: BJ19
Format: VINYL 
Vinyl-Distribution: Rubadub (Limited 300 Vinyl)
Artwork: Nomad

Late at Night

You Says

illyus & Barrientos - You Says | Exploited

More disco house gold: Shir Khan presents 3 new fine cuts on Black Jukebox 20.

Artist: Various Artists
Release: Black Jukebox 20
Label: Exploited 
Cat: BJ20
Publishing: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing
Releasedate: 25.12.17 (Beatport) / 08.01.18 (I-Tunes)

Shir Khan Presents Black Jukebox 20

Piece Of Soul

Bas Roos & Guy Steve - Piece Of Soul | Exploited

True dedication is difficult to find these days, as is motivation when digital media has overthrown old school methods, which makes running a label an even more sinuous mission. Despite a wealth of hurdles that increasingly come with the territory, this hasn’t put an end to people’s desire to push out their own imprints. Concurrently, the same digital revolution that has thrown off the industry has also made it possible for many projects to come into the spotlight, and many of these have made a spectacular difference. Whether it’s smaller side projects of well known artists, serving up quirkier, more experimental tracks, enabling further sonic exploration, or newborn collectives doling out fresh takes on contemporary sound, 2017 has been a prolific year for record labels.
But it’s not just the approach related to creating and promoting labels that has shifted recently. In recent times, the way we make and consume music has transformed as well. A label’s role has changed into that of a full on curator, influencing current musical trends based on their selection of outputs. But it’s not a status that is easily achieved, by all means.
Moving at its own pace, ten years in the world of dance music come as a century in real life, as dancefloor trends fluctuate. In such a surrounding, creating timeless pieces is essential when maintaining a high calibre establishment. But thanks to platforms such as Soundcloud or the ever-pervasive social media channels, it’s easy to showcase tracks and kick off labels without needing the once coveted record deal. Nevertheless, record labels serve as beacons in a world where we’re inundated by more and more content.
More than just a release platform, labels are indispensable partners in artists’ careers as the one to curate only the best music, accompany it with according designs, as well as bringing in new marketing ideas or even music videos. Shir Khan’s Exploited label has been a true example of such a label, hand-picking new producers to showcase, nurturing them from early beginnings into popular household names.

Shir Khan’s strong ear for talent has seen him responsible for launching the careers of Claptone, Adana Twins, Joyce Muniz through their releases on Exploited, the label also providing a platform for established remixers and artists such as Siriusmo, Freeform Five, Munk, Modeselektor, John Tejada, Phil Weeks, Cosmin TRG, Locked Groove, Deetron, Detroit Swindle, Acid Pauli, Ralph Lawson...
Now the label Exploited celebrates ten years of releasing amazing eclectic club music with some of the best tracks from its catalogue (from 2007 until 2017). 

Artist: Various Artists
Release: 10 Years Exploited 
Label: Exploited 
Cat: EXPDIGITAL160
Publishing: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing
Releasedate: 25.12.17 (Beatport) / 25.12.17 (I-Tunes)

10 Years Exploited

Waiting For The Daylight (Dino Lenny Remix)

Dino Lenny - Waiting For The Daylight (Dino Lenny Remix) | Exploited

Beatport: https://www.beatport.com/release/the-end/2690872
iTunes: https://music.apple.com/album/the-end-single/1481942205
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/14SPwjeJXH0UJUdsttrzUk

Dutch prodigy Budakid returns to Exploited for his third mesmerising EP on the label, with two fresh new opuses for your delectation. 

The End is one of his typically cinematic tracks, reminiscent of 90s melodic breakbeat types Hybrid. Hovering, Reese-toned bass looms subtly over intricate, light broken beats and gently enveloping string progressions. Crisp and spacious, the arrangement is honed to perfection. Muted, gated stabs echo the ghost of 90s trance in the breakdown, fusing beautifully with the breaks when the beat drops back in. Soft cymbal rides splash across the surface as the elements fuse back together for a restrained crescendo. Perfect for the afterhours or a spot of deep meditation.

Linguistic sees Budakid in more of a deep house / melodic techno mood. Subtle synth licks waft across the stereo field as live percussion forms a groove and wildlife sounds create a heady atmosphere deep in the distance. A plodding groovy bassline drives its way into the foreground, while minimialist layers of electronics build the mood. The brain-twisting breakdown makes more great use of noise gating as a dizzying lead soars and pulses. Its a great piece of work that centres more on mood and texture than melody, and in doing so recalls classic progressive house sounds.

The End

Budakid - The End | Exploited

Early support by Jimmy Edgar, The Magician, Tensnake, Huxley, Laurent Garnier, Maxxi Soundsystem, Ben Westbeech, Noir, DJ T, Larse, Adana Twins, Jesse Rose, Andre Crom, Till Von Sein, Round Table Knights, Rhadow, Trickski, The Glimmers, Waifs&Strays, Wildkats, Animal Trainer, Mekanism, Bushwacka!, Agoria... 

Leftwing & Kody continue their successful formula of 90ies inspired Garage Bass House with full-on grooves & catchy vocals. Having recently released the Top 10 Deephouse Beatport Weapon 'You Were' on Off Recordings, 'Lost' is the Leftwing & Kody's debut on Exploited. Looks like 2013 will be the breakthrough year for UK duo Leftwing & Kody. Fingers crossed!

Label: Exploited
Artist: Leftwing & Kody 
Release: Lost 
LC: 15799 

Releasedate: 22.4. Beatport / 06.5. I-Tunes, Juno ect.

Early Feedback: 

DJ-Mag: Wonky garage = yes please.

The Magician: SUAVE! Can't wait to play it out.

Laurent Garnier: This is BIIIIIIIIG.

Huxley: Yeah cool track. Will play for sure.

Maxxi Soundsystem: Club Killer!

Jimmy Edgar: ▦▧▨▩▦▥▤▤▣

Ben Westbeech: Big Tingsssss.

Tensnake: Fashionable is not always and necesserialy good but this is excellent.

Noir: Good track L&K. Like this one.

Adana Twins: GROOVT WIE SAU!

Agoria: Big fan of them.

Till Von Sein: Cool! This one will get some serious plays...

Larse: Nice one! Will play. 

Glimmers: Nice groove. Will play. 

Animal Trainer: Nice one here! Love it.

Andre Crom: Really like the laidback garage vibe on this one. Support!

Round Table Knights: Leftwing & Kody on fire!

Jesse Rose: Nice one!

Waifs&Strays: L&K doing it again, banger!

Mekanism: Bomb!

Rhadow: So goood! Thank You!

Wildkats: Wicked Tune.

Trickski: Who can say no if such a garage beauty is up for grabs?

Homework: Nice nice.

Bushwacka!: Nice vibes.

Andy George: Very cool! 

Hannah Holland: Massive tune!

Christian Prommer: It's only one track in here but it doesnt disappoint! Good work once again from Leftwing & Kody - Playing most of their tracks out. Very talented boys.

Lost

Leftwing & Kody - Lost feat. Groove Addix (Preview) | Exploited

Buy / Stream: https://ffm.to/alkebulanremix

Early feedback coming in from Black Coffee, Hyenah, AME, Re.You...

'Alkebulan' by Ant LaRock & Roland Clark gets the remix treatment from David Mayer. David Mayer’s remix takes inspiration from the African vocal and injects it into the rhythm section, with off-beat snare hits driving the track forward as shakers stutter away. A huge, soaring breakdown is decked out with synth beauty that spills over into the drop but is wisely restrained from anything too overblown. Well-positioned FX whirrs and spins around your head while the lead riff pans around in similarly dizzying fashion.
Todd Terry protégé Ant LaRock has provided some gems for Exploited previously in the form of ‘Grown Ups’ and ‘When’, and this latest effort with house legend Roland Clark on vocals could be his strongest effort to date.

Early Feedback:
Black Coffee: Thanks.
Hyenah: Great work by Mr. Mayer as expected. 
AME: Thanks. 
Re.You: Amazing work.
Annie Mac & Annie Nightingale: Will consider.
Philippi: Amazing.

Artist: Ant LaRock & Roland Clark
Release: Alkebulan Remix
Label: Exploited Ghetto
Cat: EXP92
LC: 48629
Publisher: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing
Releasedate Beatport & Streaming: 02.04.21
Releasedate Global Download: 16.04.21

Alkebulan Remix

Alkebulan (David Mayer Remix)

Ant LaRock & Roland Clark - Alkebulan (David Mayer Remix) I Exploited Ghetto

Shir Khan started Exploited in 2007. Exploited Rec now plays host to some wide-ranging and innovative electronic talent - including Adana Twins, Claptone, Budakid, Joyce Muniz, James Curd, Shir Khan (to name a few) - and its artists have been receiving numerous supportive spins from the likes of Solomun, Pete Tong, Soul Clap, Wolf&Lamb, Azari&III, Jesse Rose, Axel Boman and A-Trak.
This is serious dance music at it's most cutting edge with all the juice to really get you going. It's totally contemporary, innovative and has a chunky dirty feel. "Exploited" take you on an invigorating roller coaster ride back to your youth when you first listened to dance music with all the thrills and spills you so enjoyed about clubbing. It's heavy, exciting and special.
'"Exploited Records" is a seamless melting pot of varied styles that simply can't fail to please even the most discerning ears. Highlights here are plentyful. Not to be missed at any cost.' (Clash)
'Musical hybrids are truly the flavour of today, but few have managed to capture the atmosphere of an unpredictable microcosm of a night out on a recordlabel - until now. Shir Khan's label "Exploited" bottles the zeitgeist's giddy thrills with plenty of style and substance. This is dance music hybridism in all its most glorious forms, and Shir Khan is an expert at making square pegs fit round holes.' (DJ-Mag)
'"Exploited Records" boss Shir Khan has been gaining a lot of acclaim recently, and deservedly so - as he has shown us the high quality, diversity and forward-thinking nature of his label. Engaging, riveting and diverse.' (Data Transmission)

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