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Hailing from Liege in Belgium, David Body has been put on our radar with releases on the fine Endless Music — but this EP for Exploited’s Black Jukebox series looks set to propel him to a new level. 

‘I Bird You’ is a seriously charming affair, led by a colourful, sugary-sweet refrain that twinkles and sparkles in cute fashion. A warm deep house groove crafted through swirling Rhodes chords builds the vibe before the flowery melody explodes into life, pushing the track into an altogether more magical direction.

‘Jack Me Baby’ channels rubbery bass and a galloping house beat, with minor piano chords creating a dramatic feel as a classic vocal sample whoops away in delight. The enormous snare-rolled propelled build-up thrusts the track into overdrive, with a delightful, balmy synth line woven in to provide a mystical counterbalance. 

‘The Talking Mouettes’ is a supremely feel-good slab of Balearic-tinged house, with choice piano chords cut up and cascading over a high-energy groove. Big squelchy melodic bass wiggles under the chords and shoulder-popping chime riff, with plenty of power and punch scattered throughout to keep the vibes rolling.

‘Endless Love’ is an absolute monster to close the EP, a soaring, triumphant electro beauty that overflows with euphoric melody and ecstatic, eyes-closed-and-rolling tingles. It just keeps building and building through layer upon layer of synth mastery to an explosive, epic climax.

Artist: David Body
Release: Shir Khan Presents Black Jukebox 33
Label: Exploited
Cat: B33
LC: 15799 
Publisher: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing
Vinyl Release: 14.03.2022
Releasedate Beatport & Streaming: 01.04.2022
Releasedate Global Download: 15.04.2022

Shir Khan Presents Black Jukebox 33

Jack Me Baby

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NEAT return to Exploited with what might just be their strongest EP to date.

The title track features Swedish talent Storken, who has released on Running Back, and channels beautiful ‘80s Balearic vibes into its skippy house template. ‘80s electro bass funk leads the charge while wonky tape delays massage guitar chords and female vocal cuts into the distance. Bubbling synths subtly augment the central pillars of the track. The blissed-out breakdown makes for a stunning ambient / chillout interlude, allowing this glorious track to breathe and stretch out its arms.

‘What’s Up D?’ continues the retro theme, with diva house vocals cut up and set by turns against jaunty chime chords and a warped, nagging, pitch-bending synth hook. The ‘90s house percussion shuffles away with tinges of techno in its clap patterns and soft ride cymbals, while rubbery bass pulsates beneath. It’s a lean, punchy workout that flits between euphoria and heads-down intensity.

‘You Know What My Love’ rounds off the EP in beautiful style. The most gentle of the three tracks, its combination of stuttering vocal cut-ups, spine-tingling chord delays and succinct yet driving beat make for a dreamy experience. The breakdown is a stunning affair, where soaring pads float atop sensual melody and hypnotic FX, sunsets and lapping waves invoked by its heavenly sounds.

Artist: NEAT
Release: Dancing You And Me
Label: Exploited
Cat: EXPDIGITAL233
LC: 15799 
Publisher: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing
Beatport Pre-order: 29.07.2022
Releasedate Beatport & Streaming: 05.08.2022
Releasedate Global Download: 19.08.2022

Dancing You And Me

NEAT Feat. Storken - Dancing You And Me | Exploited

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Mancunian musician, DJ and artist Danny Ward dons his 'Moodymanc' hat to work vocals he recorded with legendary vocalist and old friend Diane Charlemagne (Goldie, Moby, High Contrast, London Elektricity) to produce a poignant EP of retro futurist deep and soulful music. In his own words:
"I had always known Diane as one of the 'older' musicians and artists we all looked up to when growing up in Manchester. We became fast friends and partners in mischief when working and touring together with Urban Cookie Collective when 'The Key The Secret' became an accidental hit (a semi guilty secret!). When I started my solo production career as 'Dubble D' Di was always a mentor and collaborator, taking time out from working with the likes of Goldie (Inner City Life) and touring and recording with Moby to record with me and also to work on our 2020 Soundsystem project, singing live and recording our cover and homage to the timeless Frankie Knuckles anthem 'Your Love'. We remained close up to her untimely loss in 2015 which, for me as so many, hit really hard.
It was on the tail end of one of these sessions that we recorded the vocals for 'Take Me Back' over some beats I had been working on at the time. They had been sitting on a hard drive, being revisited from time to time without anything solid coming together until lockdown, when the spirit and sentiment of the lyrics seemed to resonate so much on both a personal and global level, and inspiration hit in a big way!
The original mix harks back to soulful breaks and broken beat times but (hopefully) with a forward thinking and futuristic outlook. I revisited the vocal once more when I'd done this to do some deeper versions, with a little more space. It's a release that has a lot of personal meaning and emotion for me. I sincerely hope that you enjoy it."

Artist: Moodymanc
Release: Take Me Back
Label: Exploited
Cat: EXPDIGITAL236
LC: 15799
Publisher: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing
Beatport Pre-order: 16.9.22
Releasedate Beatport & Streaming: 23.09.22
Releasedate Global Download: 07.10.2

Take Me Back

Take Me Back (Dubble Deep Vocal Mix)

Moodymanc Feat. Diane Charlemagne - Take Me Back (Dubble Deep Vocal Mix) | Exploited

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Defected resident and True Romance producer Inda Jani teams up with fellow Buenos Aires talent Manuel Sahagun for a classy couple of house belters on Exploited.

"Even though we started working together since 2019, it was during the lockdown when we explored different sounds going from dancefloor tunes like deep-funky house to more indie/crossover electronic songs” says Manuel. “In the past months we started playing with some new synths in the studio and that's how these tracks "Chemical Take" and "Checker Out" were born. Exploited was always a label we were interested in and we are very happy to be part of the gang."

‘Chemical Take’ bounces along with a rubbery bassline counter-weighed by a dazzling, descending synth scale arpeggio and some infectious woodblock rhythms. Whirring FX risers in the breakdown and subtle filtering make the breakdowns dizzyingly intense places to be, pulling focus before the phat bottom end slams back into life. Pulsing synth chords add another dimension of colour, making for a track that’s succinct yet powerful and will help a set change gears effortlessly.

‘Checker Out’ starts with a little hip-hop flavour in its snappy breakbeat and delayed vocals, edging into the wonkier ends of deep house with a little of that West Coast Om Records flavour as bugged-out synths wobble and pulse against each other in polyrhythmic fashion. The wonky breakdowns come across like a funky robot malfunctioning, allowing that wobbly bottom end maximum impact when it hits back in. Muted techy chord stabs give the track its final layer as subtle ride splashes add a dash of energy.

Artist: Inda Jani & Manuel Sahagun
Release: Chemical Take
Label: Exploited Club
Cat: EXP121
LC: 96788
Publisher: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing
Beatport Pre-order: 30.09.22
Releasedate Beatport & Streaming: 07.10.22
Releasedate Global Download: 21.10.22

Chemical Take

Checker Out

Inda Jani & Manuel Sahagun - Checker Out | Exploited Club

'With a touch of swing, a wobbling bass line and all the jazzy elements and cheering voices 'The Swingers' gives that perfect vibe to really get a party going. 

'Worthy' is nearly cracking that harmony with raw, almost careless cut Afro Latin jazz samples, deep chords and spherical particles embedded, but a funky bass always keeps the easy vibe. 

'Lingerie' opens the flip-side with a tight beat, perfectly complemented with a noisy piano lick, strings, horns and some hip hop cuts. 

'Overseas Phone Number' then rounds out the release by featuring a swinging rhythm, lovely string pads, pleasant saxophone parts and paying tribute to a French rap classic. Altogether, you will answer it with a smile, for sure. With this in your bag, you´ll be prepared for toughest rescues!'

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Bar Rescue EP

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‘Day One’ aptly leads the way with swaggering kicks and a filtered string sample that rises triumphantly right in the centre of the mix, bringing everything together with powerful drama.

Electric Days EP

Day One

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Blessed Madonna, Pete Tong, Gerd Janson, Ash Lauryn... the list of great DJs playing and loving Sam Ruffillo's very special italian disco music is long. With only 3 EPs on Toy Tonics, he might be the most talked about producer on the Berlin label (with Cody Currie and Coeo). One of his Italian disco songs form his last EP ITALIANISSIMO ("Chiamami Subito“) made it into the high rotation playlist of the biggest Italian pop radio and is still growing in the international club underground.

Now Sam comes with a new EP. And this EP shows his other side. Until now Sam has been known for his Italian organic disco songs (no samples, all instruments played live). But for his new BROOKLYN TAPES EP the Italo-Sicilian DJ, producer and super styler Sam Ruffillo worked with a few American rappers and soul singers to create what a New York critic called „post digital soul house music“. 

Remixes for the EP by some of Sam's fans: Ash Lauryn from Detroit, Eli Escobar from New York and Art Of Tones from France.  

Released: 17.2.2023

Sam Ruffillo - Mind & Soul (Italo Version)

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Cat. No. : DIRT146
Release Date : 21.07.2023

Track list:
1 Mountain Peaks
2 Hidden Forest
3 Rolling Hills (Break 3000 Edit) 
4 Panorama
5 Ma Kore

Release Info:
We are super pleased to welcome back our Los Angeles friend Idan Hana! After his successful last release on our label featuring that great Ron Trent remix he presents an all new set of deep and eclectic tracks to us.

The opener “Mountain Peaks” is inspired by the vibrant energy of Italo disco. Capturing a joyful and uplifting mood with unique and unconventional micro synth sounds and class percussion Idan builds towards an infectious chord break down.
“Hidden Forest” is built around a drum sample and goes way deeper, shaped by the filtered drums and the Arpeggios it’s evoking the sensation of walking through a jungle and observing children playing joyfully. The goal was to create an immersive experience, capturing the essence of being in a forest.

“Rolling Hills” is best described in his own words: “When composing this track, I envisioned a spaceship visiting Earth. It all began with a catchy pattern I created on the OB-6 synthesizer. From there, I layered additional synth sounds and bass to give a full presence to my beloved OB-6. The result is a captivating blend of futuristic elements, combining intricate melodies with an otherworldly atmosphere.” You truly capture this feeling in the sound! Additional editing and mixing was done by Break 3000.

Now we get to “Panorama” that is Idan’s fave track of this EP. It combines elements of electro, soulful chords, and an overall sense of fun. The track maintains an ever-changing nature, keeping the listener engaged and curious throughout. For this composition, he predominantly used the MC-202, along with a few Korg plugins and his secret drum kit. A lovely electronic journey we think! And it is not only his favorite!

The cinematic “Ma Kore” is closing out this wonderful musical offering by Idan. It encapsulates a unique and mesmerizing melody, allowing listeners to immerse themselves in a world of pure musical expression.

Enjoy this new piece of music by Idan Hana! A lot of work and love went into it. We think it’s very special!

All tracks mastered by Salz Mastering in Cologne. Music Written & Produced by Idan Hana. “Mountain Peaks” and “Rolling Hills” Mixed by Break 3000. Photography & Art by Break 3000.

Landscapes EP

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Idan Hana | Mountain Peaks | Dirt Crew Recordings

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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)