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Premiered by Pete Tong at BBC Radio 1:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000rwnm
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000s3vc

"What a tune that is. Wow! I wish I could play this in the club." (Pete Tong)

With previous gems for Exploited Ghetto including ‘Hibiskuss’ and ‘Masada’, Berlin’s Marcus Meinhardt became an integral part of the label family. His melodic techno style always finds the balance between groove and melody, and he can usually be found behind the decks in any of his hometown’s favoured tech-centric dancing establishments. ‘El Paso’ is his latest weapon: a sleek, no-nonsense dancefloor cut which gets the job done very nicely indeed.
This track is alive from the very first note, throbbing and pulsating hypnotically with a tribal rhythm and thick chunks of bass accentuating the percussive groove. The trademark Meinhardt synth magic swells and teases, rising like a giant wave to help introduce new parts of the track. When the claps finally drop in, the impact is felt heavily, and the track keeps building as layer upon layer of mesmerising synth energy is added. The tension increases as we drop back to a kick and bass groove, those dazzling melodic elements teasing and disorienting vocal delays plunging is further into the deep abyss. From near silence, the track rebuilds itself like a sleeping beast waking from slumber, propelling us back to that meaty groove.
It’s what you might call a ‘mood track’: one that never explodes ostentatiously, but instead provides you with a slice of drama to use as a powerful building block within a greater narrative.

Early feedback:
Hot Since 82: Sick. I love it.
DJ Mag France: Solid track. Well done!
DJ Mag Spain: Nice one. 
Horse Meat Disco/Jim Stanton: Kicks. I like. 

Artist: Marcus Meinhardt
Release: El Paso
Label: Exploited Ghetto
Cat: EXP91
LC: 48629
Publisher: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing
Releasedate Beatport & Spotify: 12.03.21
Releasedate I-Tunes (all stores): 26.03.21

El Paso

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Marcus Meinhardt - El Paso I Exploited Ghetto

Berlin-based DJ born on the Costa Brava (Spain). My sound moves between deep house, afro, indie dance & organic tech—always rooted in groove, warmth and connection. From delicate openings to peak-time energy, each set is a story: tribal, emotional and immersive.

Played in New York, Berlin, and Spain.

Let the groove breathe—and then ignite.

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)