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6 years ago Exploited has expanded their name to include Exploited Ghetto, a sub-label that brings new acts into the scene and from people yet not in the Exploited roster. The label name Exploited Ghetto has now been rebranded to Exploited Club. Exploited Club Trax Vol. 07 sums up 19 Exploited Club Tracks from 2021.

Artist: Various Artists
Release: Shir Khan Presents Exploited Club Trax Vol. 07
Label: Exploited
Cat:  EXPDIGITAL224
LC: 15799 
Publisher: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing
Releasedate Global: 28.01.22

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Shir Khan Presents Exploited Club Trax Vol. 7 I Exploited

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The hotly-tipped Bawrut provides a slow-building remix for Madrid based Depaart which builds and builds effortlessly from the start to an intense, synth-powered breakdown and a pleasingly heady drop. Unusual percussive rhythms trade blows with droning synths and snatches of heavenly melody from the original in this frenzied, ever-changing, ultimately euphoric assault on the senses.

Early Feedback:
Rampa: Thanks will check.
Agoria: Wow.
Dusky: Liking this!
Erol Alkan: Thanks.
Catz N Dogz: Boss!
Huxley: Massive. 
Ruf Dug: Bawrut is my GGGG.
Maxxi Soundsystem: Wicked! 
Kasper Bjorke: Amazing remix!! Bawrut for Prez !
Re.You: Nice one. 
Frankey & Sandrino: Superb!
AME: Thanks.
M.A.N.D.Y. - Cool.
Sobek: Mastervibes!
Kito Jempere: Yes!
Boris Dlugosch: Bawrut never disappoints! Love this.

Artist: Depaart
Release: Julian Remix
Label: Exploited Ghetto
Cat: EXP106
LC: 48629
Publisher: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing
Releasedate Beatport & Streaming: 15.10.2021
Releasedate Global Download: 29.10.21

Julian Remix

Julian (Bawrut Remix)

Depaart - Julian (Bawrut Remix) I Exploited Ghetto

Listen to @agoria and @damn_blase

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Agoria ft Blasé - What if midday was at midnite

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Italian duo gizA djs arrive on Exploited with two absolute barnstormers in their hands.

‘Jelly’ begins life in a beautifully Balearic fashion, with resplendent strings gliding over a languid beat, and haunting, melancholic melodies bringing the emotion. A stark bassline arrives, signalling a taste of what’s to come, and finally a 4/4 beat slams in to provide the energy, while gentle pads pulse dreamily. The track builds and builds to a powerful crescendo where the bassline morphs into an off-beat pulse, creating a classic ‘80s hi-NRG feel, and a soaring lead melody provides some camped-up euphoria. Feel-good music at its finest.

“I remember when Tiziano sent me the first part of the project with the harmonic part” says Gian. “I was dazzled by that strange synth reminiscent of a synthetic vocalization. From there I built the bassline and the track magically took shape in a short time. The track is a hymn to a carefree life...“

‘Euforia’ kicks along at a higher pace, with a bubbling bassline leading the charge from the first second. Just as colourful and charismatic in its melodies, riffs and choices of synth sounds, it packs a lot of energy into its four-minute lifespan. With a little nod to ‘80s video game music, its bold lines and vibrant feel make for another fist-pumping ride.

Artist: gizA djs
Release: Jelly
Label: Exploited Ghetto
Cat: EXP108
LC: 48629
Publisher: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing
Releasedate Beatport & Streaming: 29.10.2021
Releasedate Global Download: 12.11.21

Jelly 

gizA djs - Jelly I Exploited Ghetto

ARV015 / 29.04.22 Out now https://bfan.link/ARV15

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Mastered by Mathias Schober
Artwork remixed by Shiffer

ARV015: Bad Spirit - Run From Home (Shiffer Remix)(snippet)

Out August 19th.
Pre-order: https://lnk.to/TEAMWORKS_EP

https://soundcloud.com/biesmans / https://soundcloud.com/kasperbjorke / https://soundcloud.com/jacob-bellens / https://soundcloud.com/malaikamalaika / https://soundcloud.com/adanatwins / https://soundcloud.com/duskymusic

Indie dance champion Biesmans shares the first taste of a special new project on Watergate with his ‘Teamworks’ EP. 
 
The Belgian artist enjoyed a standout 2021 with the release of his debut album ‘Trains, Planes & Automobiles’. Now in summer 2022, he comes strong with a stellar five-track EP, that celebrates the beauty of collaborative work.
 
‘Holiday’ sees Biesmans connect with Danish artist Kasper Bjørke for a full-bodied slice of cosmic dance, driven by neon synths and elevated by Jacob Bellens’ nostalgic vocal. Biesmans re-links with old friend TomTheBomb who featured on last year’s album, for ‘Shock Therapy’ a driving house jam that touches on electroclash, college rock and pop. Ascendent French artist Mala Ika makes her Watergate debut as she teams with Biesmans on the fantastic ‘Crème Brûlée’, a celebration of their shared love of ‘80s electro. ‘Hounds of Hell’ is his collab with the Adana Twins, which was birthed during a studio stint in Hamburg, and is built around a catchy disco arpeggio. A synchronic follow-on from his release on 17 Steps in 2019, Biesmans taps the Dusky brothers for ‘Back in the Daze’, an emotional electro cut made for end-of-night moments.  
 
All tracks will feature on a new project coming on Watergate. Full announcement to follow soon.

Biesmans & Kasper Bjørke - Holiday ft. Jacob Bellens

Stay feat. wckt kpr

Desert Lines, Orika & Taruun-Clade-(Mellon Place Records)

Psy Prog No.4 - Master

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

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Early feedback in by Black Coffee, DJ Harvey, Claptone, Hyenah, Doctor Dru, Gorgon City, Chris Duckenfield, Alinka, Wahm, Justin Strauss...

AIWASKA @ At Night:
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The man behind the mask Aiwaska is back with possibly his hottest release for Exploited so far. Following in the footsteps of massive releases like ‘Medicine’ and ‘Darkness’, ‘At Night’ had its work cut out but has delivered in some style.
Taking a little flavour from the world of afro house but infusing it with more of a rolling groove than a tribal, drum-focused rhythm, it’s a track that’s dying to be heard at festivals and open-air dancefloors. Centred around a hypnotic African vocal refrain by Idd Aziz, the track builds in beautifully gradual fashion, with nods to early ‘90s ambient house in its atmospheric collage of sounds.
A stuttering synth rhythm sets the tone over a chunky beat as the track begins, with the vocal soon teased in looping fashion and adding a heady feel. The infectiously rolling bassline groove soon gets down to business. Subtle percussive additions build the groove, as do shimmering, morphing electronic motifs that weave in and out of the track. The vocal begins to reveal more of itself, and the arrangement strips back down to just kick, bass, vocals and synth with a real intensity. The vocals become more incessant and insistent as the track begins to slowly build again until we’re at a dizzying fever pitch.
No big hooks; no overblown theatrics; just a very well-crafted, slow-burning journey of a track. Aiwaska, we salute you!

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Early Feedback:
DJ Harvey: Thank you!
Black Coffee: Thanks!
Gorgon City: The funk! Love this! 
Hyenah: Thanks for the good music.
Chris Duckenfield: Shades of Yeke Yeke - love it!
Claptone: Thanks.
Doctor Dru: Yeah!
Alinka: Nice one. 
Justin Strauss: Sounds good.
Annie Nightingale/BBC Radio 1: Will consider. 
Sasha: Big tune!
Wahm: Great release, Aziz always delivers. 

Artist: Aiwaska Feat. Idd Aziz
Release: At Night
Label: Exploited Ghetto
Cat: EXP95
LC: 48629
Publisher: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing
Releasedate Beatport & Streaming: 07.05.21
Releasedate Global Download: 21.05.21

At Night

Aiwaska, Idd Aziz - At Night I Exploited Ghetto

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

With previous releases on powerhouse labels like Diynamic and Get Physical Music, Italy’s FreakMe arrives with major pedigree with his first release for Exploited Ghetto. Combining ‘80s pop sensibilities with modern dancefloor power, ‘Precious’ is a serious earworm of a track.
A mysterious, hypnotic synth arpeggio harks back to classic trance as the track begins, with big gated snares taking us back to the 1980s. More cute retro synth licks build the aural tapestry as hi-hats flutter and pads swirl. The first snatches of the laconic vocal hook from Bristol’s Steelyvibe are teased in before the undulating bassline and its tense melodic progression unfolds.
The kick drops out momentarily, and a suddenly a bold Moog-style lead line cuts into the mix with the bassline following its melody. This dramatic moment is soon supplanted by the main groove, with the infectious vocal hook now burrowed deep into your brain. The spooky arp returns for the main break, and then it’s back to that rasping countermelody. A cool, breezy feel surrounds the track throughout, with its dancefloor intentions never overwhelming its lightness of touch.
All in all, it’s a glorious piece of work that marks another step forward for FreakMe’s sound. And there’s an instrumental version for those that like their grooves a little more direct.

Artist: FreakMe
Release: Precious
Label: Exploited Ghetto
Cat: EXP97
LC: 48629
Publisher: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing
Releasedate Beatport & Streaming: 02.07.21
Releasedate Global Download: 16.07.21

Precious

FreakMe Feat. Steelyvibe  - Precious I Exploited Ghetto

Buy / Stream: https://ffm.to/loaded-gun

Italian stallion FreakMe is back on Exploited Ghetto following previous gem ‘Precious’, and continues in a similar Italo-influenced vibe with the mighty ‘Loaded Gun’ — which comes in two delicious versions.
First up, the ‘2AmMix’ springs into life with its bouncing, double-time, on-beat bassline leading the charge amidst a rich collection of gentle synth sounds. The cool, mysterious pop vocal perfectly matches the ‘80s feel of the beats and melodies, with big gated snares reinforcing the theme. The arrangement pares back, and a tense breakdown follows where the vocal really shines, the bassline dropping out momentarily and slamming back in with renewed urgency as the vocal phrase delays echo away in ghostly fashion. It’s electro pop reimagined for the house/tech dancefloor, and it’s a seriously classy concoction.
The ‘6AmMix’? Think afterparty chillout time, taking a breather as the sun comes up over a golden beach and glittering sea. The tempo is cut in half to a languid stumble, a relaxed heartbeat of a kick drum underpinning the dazzling synths and beautiful vocal. The bassline is replaced with a slower, more sustained pulse, allowing for a much more spacious feel. The Balearic feel is completed with soaring synth-strings and sorrowful chords, making for a beautifully epic, angelic slice of downtempo music that is the perfect compliment to the original.

Artist: FreakMe
Release: Loaded Gun
Label: Exploited Ghetto
Cat: EXP103
LC: 48629
Publisher: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing
Releasedate Beatport & Streaming: 17.09.2021
Releasedate Global Download: 01.10.21

Loaded Gun

Loaded Gun (2Am Mix)

Freakme - Loaded Gun (2AM Mix) I Exploited Ghetto

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

You can always count on Kotelett to serve up some vibrant melodic monsters, and the follow-up to his latest ‘I Got Something For You’ EP for Exploited Ghetto has now been remixed by the always-amazing Lauer, of Tuff City Kids, Black Spuma and indeed Lauer fame.
Lauer’s remix is as scorching as you might expect it. He extracts the drive and texture of the central bassline motif, and showers it in heavenly chords, blissful riffage and slick electro percussion. A few licks of gentle acid bathe the track in additional warmth, taking you on a trip back to the early ‘90s in softly euphoric style.

Early Feedback:
Rampa: Thanks. Will check. 
Dusky: Liking this.
Audiojack: Nice happy vibe.
Upercent: Cool. 
Sandrino: Sexy.
Alinka: Love Lauer.
Dosem: Love it. 
Throwing Shade: Nice.
AND.ID: This remix is fire.

Artist: Kotelett
Release: I Got Something For You Remix
Label: Exploited Ghetto
Cat: EXP101
LC: 48629
Publisher: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing
Beatport Pre-order: 23.07.21
Releasedate Beatport & Spotify: 30.07.21
Releasedate I-Tunes (all stores): 13.08.21

I Got Something For You Remix

I Got Something For You (Lauer Remix)

Kotelett - I Got Something For You (Lauer Remix) I Exploited Ghetto

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

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

AIKON - Heroes I Exploited Ghetto

On https://soundcloud.com/tautautauofficial 's second release of 2021, we welcome Skatman to the family. The Berlin-based producer runs his own Scatcity label, making an impact with his deft, emotive touch, enlivening dance floors across the world and finding his way into the record boxes of some of the most influential DJs on the global circuit. More recently Skatman has dropped tracks with Innervisions and Sum Over Histories, debuting on TAU via our huge Spektrum 2 compilation in 2020. Now he’s back with a five-track EP to demonstrate the full breadth of his production prowess…
Lastly, ‘Talisman’ closes out the EP. Here we’re presented with a hypnotic low end that vibrates and oscillates for around a minute before an equally mesmerising melody comes into play. Together the two elements cultivate an absorbing atmosphere guaranteed to keep you locked throughout. As the track progresses highly affecting layers are added, boosting the emotional aspect and weaving a web of wonder. Close your eyes and drift away into the ether…

Lead Master EP

PREMIERE : Skatman - Talisman

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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