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We know next to nothing about this band, other than they're from Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. You might even have guessed that from the distorted thumb pianos which are highly redolent of Kinshasa's most famous recent export, Konono No.1 - but Mbongwana Star (Mbongwana means "change", apparently) are a very different proposition. There's some very strange dubwise production, courtesy of Parisian and sometime Tony Allen collaborator Doctor L, some eerie postpunk-sounding guitar work, and an altogether unique vibe. They're coming to Europe in April and May and there'll be an album on World Circuit around then too. We will be paying close attention.

Mbongwana Star "Malukayi" - Boiler Room Debuts

Early support from Ewan Pearson, Zev/Wolf&Lamb, Kraak & Smaak, Erol Alkan, AME, Tensnake, Adriatique, Pedro Winter…

Original Club Version is out via Beatport:
https://pro.beatport.com/release/bleeding-feat-human-life/1459059

Radio & Instrumental Edits are available via I-Tunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/album/bleeding-feat.-human-life/id960704763

The Exploited Team is happy to deliver fresh remixes to you from The/Das (Life & Death) and Mark E (Spectral/Ghostly) for Adana Twins’ current single ’Bleeding’ feat. Human Life.

'Friso and Take It Easy have gained international acclaim as the Adana Twins with club hits like “Strange” and “Everyday” and through quality productions such as these the two have cultivated a style that is fun, refined and distinctly their own. The pair’s latest offering, “Bleeding (feat. Human Life)”, is no different. Sleek beats and clever vocal snippets from LA-based act Human Life are supplemented by an intricate synth line and a driving beat builds intensely towards the middle of the song before gradually easing up towards its finale. The structure style is unexpected, making this track a heavy hitter for a packed, sweaty dance floor.' (Thump)

About The/Das:
The/Das introduced their unique brand of 'techno tenderness' in 2013 with a set of EPs on italians finest ›Life And Death‹, followed by an Ep and a LP on Berlin sweetest ›Sinnbus‹. They came back with a trippy remix for Hundreds on Krakatau Records.
Shir Khan met Fabian from The/Das a few times in Berlin nightlife. Their shared vision for music & life led to this remix on Exploited.

About Mark E:
Mark’s first forays into production were, naturally, edits—warm, understated, and interestingly mellow, with tempos hovering somewhere between 105 and 115 BPM. Slowly, Mark went beyond edits and into original production, starting his own label, MERC, and honing a sound that was uniquely blue collar and utilitarian—classic, almost industrial house, with a tinge of disco warmth. A stellar remix for Matthew Dear’s “Little People (Black City)” introduced him to the Ghostly/Spectral fold, who released his first artist album, Stone Breaker. Shir Khan has followed Mark E since his first edits, saw him DJing one time in Berlin and just felt the time was right to ask for a remix.

Early Feedback:

DMC UK Buzzcharts - Such a gorgeous release.
Ewan Pearson - Mark’s Remix is boosting!
Kraak & Smaak - Thx!
Zev/Wolf&Lamb: Nice tropical vibez.
Tensnake: Great remixes.
AME: Thanks.
Noir: Good remix by The/Das.
Erol Alkan: Thanks.
Brett Johnson: As usual, Mark E delivers what my mind, body and spirit craves. And without any electrolytes!
Pezzner: This Mark E Mix is so mental. Love it.
Simon Garcia: Excellent boys! Lovin’ both mixes. Thanks.
Edu Imbernon: Nice remixpack!
Pete Herbert: Mark E Mix is stunning!
Sasha: Tasty Stuff.
Larse: The/Das Mix for me!
Death On The Balcony: The/Das Remix is great! Also cool to see Mark E on board too!
Pedro Winter: Loading it now.
Animal Trainer: Big credits for the Remix by Mark E. An epic one!
Rainer Trueby: Really like the way The/Das remix builds.
Jonny Cruz: Really dope release here!
Kito Jempere: Really digging Mark E Mix.
Till Von Sein - The/Das Remix is fire!
Alexander Maier - The Mark E Remix is dope!
Wildkats - Cool Remix form The/Das.
Will Clarke - Nice.

Bleeding

Bleeding feat. Human Life (Mark E Remix)

Adana Twins - Bleeding feat. Human Life (Mark E Remix) | Exploited

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Bonafique step into the Get Physical spotlight with their ‘Monologue EP’.

Get Physical Music welcomes rising duo Bonafique with their label debut, the two-track ‘Monologue EP’. With a string of standout releases on labels like Maccabi House and Crosstown Rebels already under their belt, Bonafique now bring their genre-blending flair to Get Physical.

Opening track ‘Monologue’ rides a warm, groove-heavy bassline, accented by crisp percussion and lightly infectious vocals. The arrangement builds subtly, introducing a cascade of synth textures that add depth and lift without overpowering the track’s slick, indie dance charm. It’s a polished, versatile cut made with the dancefloor in mind.

‘Ego Trip’ turns up the energy with a driving, retro-tinged bassline and bright vocal fragments that bubble beneath shimmering arpeggiated chords. The track blends nostalgia with forward momentum, wrapping Bonafique’s signature sound in a bold, club-friendly package.

Already known for their refined, melodic approach to electronic music, Bonafique’s debut on Get Physical adds a new chapter to their upward trajectory. The ‘Monologue EP’ is playful, detailed, and ready to move bodies. It is an impressive addition to both the duo’s catalog and the label’s evolving roster.

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Monologue EP

Ego Trip

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Yulia Niko Releases Body Language Vol. 26 on Get Physical.

For those who follow the ever-shifting contours of underground electronic music, few names resonate with as much assured vision as Yulia Niko. Having methodically teased the soundscape of her forthcoming compilation over the past months, she now unveils ‘Body Language Vol. 26’, a record that stands as both a statement of intent and an act of refined curation. Out now via Get Physical Music, the compilation maps an evolving terrain where emotion, texture and rhythm converge with an elegant restraint rarely achieved in club music today. 

Launched in 2005 by Berlin-based label Get Physical Music, the Body Language series has become one of dance music's most essential and enduring mix compilation series. Each edition serves as a curated journey, blending exclusive tracks and remixes that push the boundaries of house and techno. With contributions from luminaries like Booka Shade, WhoMadeWho and andhim, the series has consistently showcased a commitment to innovation and musical depth, influencing both DJs and listeners worldwide. Now, with Vol. 26, Yulia Niko continues this tradition, offering a fresh perspective while honoring the series' rich legacy. 

The project unfolds over eleven tracks, as she unveils a deftly balanced selection that plays like a nuanced narrative. It moves from the effervescent, sun-warmed piano house of ‘So In Love With You’, through to the nocturnal depths of ‘Bad Habits’ – a reverent yet freshly dark reimagination of Jenny Burton’s ’85 anthem, co-produced with Alfonso Muchacho – before arriving at the skeletal, hypnotic minimalism of ‘Just Just’; a deft reworking of a Rework classic.

Central to the compilation’s identity is the never-before-heard ‘Takina’, a collaboration with Alexey Union and Kinky Sound that crystallizes the collection’s ethos. Here, the trio build a layered soundscape that is at once muscular and atmospheric, weaving taut grooves with shimmering melodic detail and careful injections of ethnic instrumentation that add an organic, textured edge. ‘Takina’ is a moment of clarity - a track where the dancefloor’s kinetic energy is distilled through a lens of emotional depth and technical sophistication. It is a track that doesn’t shout but commands attention, embodying the subtle power that runs throughout the compilation. 

Elsewhere, the album serves as a showcase for Yulia’s dexterity as both producer and remixer, taking on material from the likes of Helsloot, Calussa & Malone and Chelonis R. Jones, reshaping them with a meticulous ear and an intimate understanding of space and tension. Each piece is threaded together by Yulia’s unmistakable touch: a sensibility that privileges emotional resonance and groove over bombast, crafting music that feels timeless yet vividly of the moment. 

Based across Berlin and Ibiza, Yulia Niko has established herself as a vital voice in modern house and techno. Her productions and DJ sets are defined by a rare combination of technical precision, musicality and a deep respect for dancefloor functionality. She moves effortlessly between the big-room moments of festivals like Coachella and the intimate atmospherics of underground clubs, and this duality is felt deeply in Body Language Vol. 26. 

This compilation is more than a collection of tracks - it is a curated listening experience, a reflection of an artist and curator in full command of her craft. It charts a course for electronic music that privileges subtlety and emotion as much as rhythm and drive. For listeners seeking a sophisticated, deeply felt journey through contemporary underground dance music, Body Language Vol. 26 offers a masterclass in balance, depth, and musical integrity.

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Body Language, Vol. 26

Stay Wild

The Adam Ten & Solomun-inspired rise in left-field dance music has filled the “Indie Dance” DJ charts with an influx of new producers. KEYTARBI is one of these rising stars that has caught our ears, her “Quito” cut delivering the kind of uptempo chug we want in a left-field set. The wonderfully oddball “Pancakes” is her debut for us. Featuring the spoken tones of legendary house vocalist Robert Owens. “It ain’t over,” he tells us, “until Bertha calls you into the kitchen, for some of her delicious pancakes.” We have no idea what he’s on about either, but with a groove this good, who needs anything to make sense? It’s just a banger!

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"Resonance (Fort Romeau Remix)" by @abstraxion and @fortromeau will be released through @biologicrecords on March 7th. Info: bit.ly/RomeAbstr

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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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