Buy / Stream: https://ffm.to/blackjukebox32

Early feedback in from Adam Port, Basement Jaxx, Erol Alkan, Manuel Tur, Auntie Ato, Cici, Sandrino, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, dOP, Horse Meat Disco, Alinka, Romain FX, Mat.Joe...

Italian master, London based Stefano Ritteri takes centre stage for the latest edition of Shir Khan presents Black Jukebox — number 32 in this illustrious series. This one is a chiefly electro-flavoured affair, joining the dots between the genre’s past, present and future across four slick tracks — with a dash of garage at the end.

‘Slow Tripping’ is a homage to the charismatic boogie sound of the early ‘80s, resplendent with beautiful melancholic melody and a wistful air. As the name suggests, the lazy beat perfectly compliments the array of dreamy sounds, and there’s a definite nod to French disco/electro/hip-hop fusions of days gone by.

‘Donna’ is a collab with Mytron (Bordello A Parigi, Multi Culti)which continues the chuggy theme, its gently swaying synth arpeggios and unhurried beat recalling some of Soulwax’s more pared back material. Its simple arrangement is kept engrossing with synth automation and subtle atmospheric touches.

‘Brutesque’ strips things back to an almost minimalist approach, where twanging, monotone sounds slowly morph over a taut backbeat and a variety of bleeps and blips. With its spoken word sounds and Krautrock-ish mixture of sounds, it recalls the work of Public Service Broadcasting.

‘Robot Love’ takes its cues from the sweeter side of 2-step garage, bubbled down to a more laconic pace. Cute melodic refrains and big reverbs adorn the stuttering rhythm to make for a colourful, atmospheric, reflective track.

Early feedback:
Adam Port: Donna is great.
Basement Jaxx: Thanks! 
Manuel Tur: Great sounding EP. Donna sticks out for me on first listen.
Cici: Love it.
Auntie Ato: My brother! Fatherhood bringing out the gentle side. As always Stef’s music passed the vibe check!
Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs (TEED): Thank you.
dOP: Love the opening track.
Erol Alkan: Thanks.
Frankey & Sandrino: Dope!
Horse Meat Disco: Pretty cool. Wonderful space.
Alinka: Great release. 
Peter Kruder: Nice tunes.
Romain FX: Very interesting outcoming with Mytron! Love it.
Carly Foxx/Future Disco: Love.
M.A.N.D.Y. - Cool stuff.
Mat Joe: Dope.
Sobek: Nice vibes.

Label: Exploited
LC: 15799
Artist: Stefano Ritteri 
Title: Shir Khan Presents Black Jukebox 32
Cat: BJ32
Vinyl Release: 03.09.21
Format: VINYL 
Vinyl-Distribution: Rubadub (Limited 300 Vinyl)
Artwork: Nomad
Releasedate Beatport & Streaming: 05.11.2021
Releasedate Global Download: 19.11.21

Shir Khan Presents Black Jukebox 32

Brutesque

Buy / Stream

Stefano Ritteri - Brutesque I Exploited

Welcome to my SoundCloud page, how nice of you to stop in! 

I was born and raised in the San Francisco bay area and feel lucky to be residing in SF in an especially lush and fertile environment for electronic music culture at this moment. Lately I've been mixing deep house, tech house, minimal..... but as always, tracks are whatever I find atmospheric, well produced, and/or have a certain vibe/groove.  When I hear a track for the first time, my jaw hits the floor and I yell "WTF is THIS?!?" ...that's the track I want to play, all of the time! :-D

In 2003 I started playing vinyl with the intention of mixing and DJing.   I switched to CDJs in 2010 -  vowing never to travel to the desert with records again - which was becoming a yearly phenomenon.              
As much as I was loathe to abandon the vinyl format, the realization that vinyl is not environmentally sustainable, that I would be able to collect more music, and support more artists by moving to digital solidified my conviction.  

I always ID tracks on my mixes I post to the best of my ability, and take care to keep notes during any session - whether it's in the bedroom or playing out live - for the purpose of crediting artists and passing on the enjoyment of great music to the listener.  I hope you enjoy some of the music that moves me.   And, please, please support the artists we love by purchasing their tracks!  :)

You will find several tracks repeated in the mixes I post, which is unorthodox. I broadcast a live DJ set most Tuesday mornings ( Brunch With Pwny on www.mixlr.com/pwny ) and gig actively. I have tracks that survive the test of time and when it's the right time to use an older track, I will do so. Most mixes I post now are recordings of the live broadcast or of a gig.

For booking or correspondence you may send a message to daoandpwnybooking@gmail.com

PLURzzzz! 

~Pwny

Samuel James is a DJ that is always seeking new material with intelligence and depth. When not performing, always working on seeking new productions that stand out with quality and originality. Like he did in the past as A&R for Berlin Labels like Einmusika Recordings and Indepth Tunes. Born in the UK but having spent many years surrounded by the electronic music industry in Holland, worked and played at places in Amsterdam and Utrecht. For a long time now a resident in Berlin. Focussed on playing an uplifting style, bringing in deep moments, whilst keeping it fluent. Samuel James always uses tracks with some form of intelligence behind them, nothing plastic. This can differ between House and Disco to Breakbeat , UKGarage, Dub and Deep. He will try to amaze you every time.

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)