Canadian multi-instrumentalist Jex Opolis lays out a jubilant, latin house take on Ali X and Mafara's Mi Dios Mi Amor.

Be it through cassettes in the 90s, as part of Electro duo DVAS in the 00's, through hardware performance or through remixing the likes of Peggy Gou and Lenny Kraviz for XL in 2023 - Jex has stuck to his guns and expressed himself in singular fashion. His sound has remained celebratory, vibrant and floor focused and his revision of Mi Dios Mi Amor is right in line with his canon.

A tight, bossy groove kicks things off as a deep-set organ rebounds off ecstasy drenched stabs and a firm, bouncing kick drum. Vocals slap in, percussion keeps hustling and while a classy string is gently draped in overhead. A playful mid-section opens out allowing space for warped, fanged bass licks and some chorus vocals.

Feverish sequencing keeps the energy right up as short breakdowns kick back quick right until the finals bars. A radio edit and a dub provide functional variety to an already potent recording that harnesses all of the picante verve of the original.

Artist: Ali X
Release: Mi Dios Mi Amor Feat. Mafara (Jex Opolis Remix)
Label: Exploited Club
LC: 96788
Cat: EXP161
Beatport Pre-order: 11.07.25

Release Date Streaming/Beatport: 18.07.25
Release Date Global Download: 01.08.25

Mi Dios Mi Amor Feat. Mafara (Jex Opolis Remix)

Mi Dios Mi Amor Feat. Mafara (Jex Opolis Stripped Down Remix)

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Ali X – Mi Dios Mi Amor Feat. Mafara (Jex Opolis Stripped Down Remix) (Exploited Club)

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Out now: https://orcd.co/REKIDS269

UK DJ, producer, and Dumb Safari label head Huxley joins Radio Slave’s Rekids for the first time with the ‘MIND G%MES’ EP, dropping 25th July 2025.

The first track, ‘M%ND’, kicks oﬀ with woozy and alluring pads swirling round a cuddly but kicking Deep House groove. Soulful vocals and delicate, cosmic melodies rise out of the mix to bring it to a close in style.

'CLUB SH%T' ups the ante with zippy synths injecting some texture to slamming drums that straddle the House and Techno divide, while wispy stabs and warm daubs of sound dance around the cowbells to make this an evaluated late-night tool.

'FEAR N%THING' is a new school cut, with filtered loops, sugary chords, and pent-up energy all surging through the dance floor.

Last but not least is 'ANY1', a sleazy House pumper featuring moody spoken word, a big, rubbery bassline, and slinky, Garage-influenced percussion.

Active in the underground music scene for two decades, former Rinse resident and sometime Aus, Shall Not Fade and Unknown To The Unknown artist has had one hell of a career. From huge breakthrough tracks like ‘Let it Go’ on Hypercolour and ‘Box Clever’ on 20:20 Vision to his 2014 ‘Blurred’ LP on Aus, he’s seen universal critical acclaim as well as massive support from DJs and dancefloors globally.

In recent years, his Dumb Safari label, the online community R Trybe (co-founded by Ramin Rezaie/BAKKIS) and collaborations with Steve Bug are just a handful of his projects, while his ‘MIND G%MES’ EP for Rekids is already feeding the fire with support from Jen Cardini, Cromby, I.Jordan, Jennifer Loveless and big room dons, Michael Bibi and Solomun.



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Huxley - ANY1

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PREMIERE: Seemless - Just A Little

Available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_RZ3gcPfK0w

Label: Circa Groove
Artist: Rupert Ellis
Format: Digital
Cat. Number: CGR016 
EP Title: Make Me High EP
Release Date: August 1st, 2025
Support it: https://circagroove.bandcamp.com/album/rupert-ellis-make-me-high-transcend-ep

Rupert Ellis returns to Circa Groove with his Make Me High (Transcend) EP - his third release on the label. This four-track offering features three original cuts alongside a stellar remix from Christopher Ledger. Showcasing Rupert’s versatility as an artist, the EP moves seamlessly from peak-time dancefloor weapons to blissful sunrise moments, delivering something special for every hour of the night.

Circa Groove
https://soundcloud.com/circa-groove
https://www.instagram.com/circagroove

Rupert Ellis
https://soundcloud.com/rupertellis
https://www.instagram.com/rupertellis.music

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PREMIERE: Rupert Ellis - Aquila Rift [Circa Groove]

Bress Underground returns to Special Grooves with his second EP on the label. The title track 'Thriller' kicks off the EP with Bress' usual take of high energy house music. Fever, is a dark rolling cut that's very much ready for the club.

The flip features two garage house tracks. Both very much ready in keeping with those hot summer nights.

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PREMIERE: BRESS UNDERGROUND - ALWAYS [SPECIAL GROOVES]

A forgotten classic from 1997, rediscovered by the new generation of house leaders.

Originally released in the late ’90s, Marius Acke’s Crucial Traxx EP series is one of those rare gems — deep, funky, soulful, and full of the raw, analog groove that defines the golden age of house. Missed by many at the time, the records are now enjoying a well-deserved revival, championed by today’s leading selectors like Dam Swindle, ANOTR, Chris Stussy, Jamie Jones, Disclosure, Barry Can't Swim, Salute, Chloé Caillet, Known Artist, Sidney Charles, Shonky, Danny Howard and more.

Already a respected figure in the Antwerp scene back then, Marius Acke had co-produced numerous records for Mixz Productions and the iconic ARS label, including remixes for acts like Technotronic. His sound blended US-influenced house with early hip-hop sensibilities and deep, synth-laced textures, earning him a cult following among vinyl diggers and local DJs alike.

Happiness Therapy is proud to give new life to this essential piece of Belgian house history with a reissue of the Crucial Traxx EP series. All tracks have been carefully remastered and will be available on both vinyl and digital formats, including a special limited edition of 100 translucent red vinyl copies. HTCT01 marks the beginning of a reissue series dedicated to the lost gems of Marius Acke’s discography.

More than just a nostalgic reissue, this EP reminds us how visionary Acke’s sound truly was. Rooted in the 90s, but crafted with a timeless sense of balance and soul.

Essential then. Essential now. Marius Acke’s Crucial Traxx EP series proves that real house music never fades, it just waits for the right moment to shine again.

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Marius Acke - Everyday Life [Happiness Therapy Crucial Traxx 01]

Taking advantage of the On Repeat release on House Hat to offer this Bonus track Lost Update with every Beatport purchase. Enjoy!

https://www.beatport.com/fr/release/on-repeat/5335544

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Lost Update (Bonus Track)

Nugs & Alpha go head to head for SUCKERPUNCH004 🥊

DIGI:
https://www.beatport.com/release/suckerpunch004/5285310?a_aid=6897003d0f687&a_cid=0be88686
VINYL:
https://suckerpunchrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/suckerpunch004

PREMIERE: PAPA NUGS & A FOR ALPHA - CHIKA-BANA [SUCKERPUNCH004]

Dj Siniestro 
Social Days EP
HSMD127 
House Salad Music
Release date: 17-Oct-25
Buy: https://housesaladmusic.bandcamp.com/album/social-days-ep

Rubén Zertuche Aka: Dj Siniestro, He is a Mexican producer and DJ, focused on lo-fi, funky and acid sounds creating a fresh and unique essence in his sound

HSMD127 Dj Siniestro - Don't Need You [House Salad Music]

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Bum Rush - Willem Gribnau (Free Download)

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)