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Four To The Floor 21 is here.

Heading straight for the fast lane is Josh Gigante with „Attention Seeker“. A hypnotic one-note bassline with ritualistic vocals takes you onto a night ride on the highway, until the overdrive kicks in and a sudden chainsaw-sounding lead is giving off sparks.

„Tanzwerk“ by Jepe takes you to a sinister sounding technocratic utopia, where suddenly all the sounds of machine processes align and form a dance floor symphony.

Next on the 21st Four To The Floor is „Folk“ by AIKON, an upbeat affair with slight hints of 80s, New Wave and Acid.

And closing off is „Music is the way“ by Spada feat. Klara Sestiniova, a dreamy end-of-night soundtrack that will definitely provide for a hands-up and eyes-closed moments.

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AIKON - Folk

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HARDT ANTOINE is a London based DJ producer of French and West Indian descent, who continuously combines his hugely colourful and eclectic taste in music. He has also made a name for himself with his Reculture label and club nights.

His KOMPAKT debut clearly shows why he’s one to watch in the years to come. “Nobody’s Watching” is a dark grooving beast with bending synth lines and a haunting vocal; counterbalanced with uplifting Eastern analog pads. It’s from this rare breed of tracks that shine in a frantic peak time set and sexy late night moments alike.

“All We See” follows a similar path. Its mandatory bassline and dark melody evolve into something uplifting, as if to say – ‘We always see light at the end of our tunnel’.

Radial takes a more cinematic approach and largely neglects the dancefloor in a classic KOMPAKT 3-track EP fashion, following a lovely tradition that began with Dettinger’s KOM 2 and later on spawned the Pop Ambient movement.

Hardt Antoine proves himself a jack of all trades… Keep an eye on him!

Nobody's Watching EP

Hardt Antoine - All We See (Original Mix)

"Stars" is the latest music release from Hunter/Game, featuring the vocal talents of Noah Kulaga. Released under the esteemed Just This label, this track seamlessly blends emotive vocals with immersive electronic beats, promising a journey through soundscapes both celestial and introspective. Adding to the allure is a captivating remix by electronic music virtuoso Mano Le Tough, offering a fresh interpretation of the original composiBon.

Stars (Mano Le Tough Remix)

Hunter/Game - Stars (Feat. Noah Kulaga) - Mano Le Tough Remix

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kazamayé - Zanak'izao (Short play)

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A personal transition edit exploring contrast and control.
Created for listening and DJ practice only.
Not intended for commercial use.

Bloom / Levo (Edit)

Vilara EP

Vilara

ATLANT follows a landmark year with a fresh innovative approach to stimulate the mind and senses for 2019. Please believe us when we say big plans are ahead, with even bigger music coming for you over the next 12 months.

ATL023 takes us to the southern Italian province of Caserta for further evidence of a thriving Campania music scene as we unleash the sound of Ivan Masa. Ivan lands on ATLANT after just featuring on one of our favourite labels, Monaberry.

Lead cut ‘Vocoder’ is bold in experimentation with it’s whirring electronic lines juxtaposed against piano chords, as a dystopian robotic voice enters. The nagging groove throughout really gets under your skin and draws you in without mercy.

Powered by deep bass pulses ‘Back To School’ takes proceedings firmly onto the dance-floor. With sumptuous and addictive synth lines, crisp punchy beats and killer breakdowns this track is made for a smoke filled room late into the night.

By contrast ‘Guitar Rock’ showcases the compositional side of Ivan’s sound across a journey of floating synth lines, ringing melodies and subtle percussive crashes.

‘Dario’s Trip’ closes the EP with Autobahn inspired electronics and pads, pitched against a driving melody that will last long in the memory after the final beats ride out.

With so much quality music to bring you now and throughout 2019 these are truly exciting times for ATLANT. We hope you feel the buzz too.


IVAN MASA

Born in Caserta Ivan Masa began his relationship with music at an early age, inheriting a strong passion from his parents. Ivan began experimenting and producing in June 2007, and has gone on to feature on labels like Suara and EIN2.

2018 saw Ivan step things up and take his music to another level, with releases on Kintar’s Sudam Recordings and Super Flu’s über cool imprint Monaberry. We are very pleased to now welcome Ivan Masa to the ATLANT family.

https://soundcloud.com/ivanmasa
https://www.facebook.com/IVAN-MASA

Ivan Masa - Dario's Trip

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AIKON returns to Exploited with an EP of dark moods and sensual melody.

The title track is a dark slice of Italo disco / electro, with taut snares cutting through the droning bass and hypnotic synth arpeggiation. Building imperceptibly through subtle atmospheric touches, the track reaches a spine-tingling peak in the spacious breakdown, where synths soar and the acidic bass gets a moment in the spotlight. A voice breathes the word ‘acid’ as the beat kicks back into life, completing the tripped out feel of this moody chugger.

‘Galaxy’ is driven along by a hefty bassline throb, soon bolstered by monotone acid tones and infectious cowbell rhythm. Blasts of synths tease as we head towards the heavenly breakdown, where beautiful sampled guitar melody rubs up against floaty, ambient pad sounds. The contrast between the guitar and the moody bass sounds when the beat drops back in is magical, channeling some of that ‘90s dreamhouse energy as gated, shimmering chords add another sumptuous motif.

‘Heroes’ is a little more on the melodic techno tip but keeps the textures and themes of the EP running through it. Moving at a languid tempo, the track focuses around a simple, blissed-out, ecstasy-imbued hook and a chugging bass rhythm. The switch from a 4/4 thump to a breakbeat rhythm halfway through shifts the mood brilliantly, and throughout subtle changes eke out more beauty from this heads-down affair.

Early Feedback:
Rampa: Thanks. Will check. 
Sandrino:Thanks for the music.
Kendal: Love these 3 tracks. This is huge. Congrats AIKON!
Sobek: Really nice tunes. 
Tsugi Mag: Heroes for me.
Upercent: Nice.
Alinka: Very nice.
Kendal: Love these 3 tracks. This is huge. Congrats!
Made in TVL: Good job. Like it.
Tommie Sunshine: Love this whole EP.

Artist: AIKON
Release: Flashes
Label: Exploited Ghetto
Cat: EXP104
LC: 48629
Publisher: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing
Releasedate Beatport & Streaming: 01.10.2021
Releasedate Global Download: 15.10.21

Flashes

Heroes

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AIKON - Heroes I Exploited Ghetto

my remix for the argentinian Crew Ubbah & Brigado Crew on ukrainian Eleatic Records.

Time Moves On ( Doctor Dru Remix ) - Brigado Crew , Ubbah

Send demos here: https://www.tstack.link/exploited-GBaXdMGvJLHubDbFJtn9O
Exploited Rec promises to strip the wallpaper from the walls of your home stereo.
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)