Early likes by Koelsch, Heidi, Groove Armada, Audiojack, DJ Sneak, The Revenge, Tensnake, Laurent Garnier, The Glimmers, Good Guy Mikesh, PBR Streetgang, B Traits, Davide Squillace, Huxley, MANIK, Psychemagik, Severino (Horse Meat Disco), Kraak&Smaak, Matthias Tanzmann, Luke Solomon, Shadowchild, Freeform Five, Robert Dietz, Martin Landsky, Mark Farina, Compuphonic, Kiki, Mr. V, Harry Romero, Tedd Patterson, Kiko Navarro, Arthur Baker, Justin Jay, Brett Johnson, Lee Jones, Kyodai...

The honour of the first release on Exploited Ghetto was earned by our Italian friend Mennie. Having earned praise for his collaborative work with Bambook, his debut solo release for Exploited Ghetto featured a tune with airy synths, a layered, catchy percussive groove and mellow early hour vibes.
Today he returns with a brand new brace of tracks, and having spent many nights working his MPC and JX to the max, he has created the awesome 'H.A.P.P.Y. EP'. So press play and enjoy the smiles for miles...
Exploited Ghetto is the new sublabel from Berlin’s Exploited Rec.

Label: Exploted Ghetto
Artist: Mennie
Release: H.A.P.P.Y.
Cat: EXP05
LC: 48629

Releasedate Beatport: 08.06.15
Releasedate I-Tunes, ect: 22.06.15

Feedback:
Heidi: H.A.P.P.Y. is sounding cute...
Koelsch: Harringbone is gonna be really great for my warmup...
Audiojack: Good stuff.
Groove Armada: This is a wicked release. Both trax are killer!
The Revenge: Harringbone is a dope track!!
Laurent Garnier: Hummmm summer is definitely around the corner.
DJ Sneak: Very good release from Mennie.
B Traits: Will consider for the show!
Huxley: AWESOME! This guy is batboy!!
Davide Squillace: Really feeling both tracks on this new Exploited!! Great work!
Tensnake: Quite an enjoyable release.
Shadowchild: Nice stuff....Love Harringbone. Rinse FM play likely.
MANIK: Tight stuff! I am liking the groove here for the earlier AM sets!
Good Guy Mikesh: Wow. Sounds hot!
PBR Streetgang: Nice grooves on both tracks here. Harringbone is my fav.
Matthias Tanzmann: Gonna try Harringbone on the floor.
The Glimmers: Nice one.
Luke Solomon: Love this.
Severino/Horse Meat Disco: Yes...Sexy...Deep.
Martin Landsky: A cool easy atmosphere on Harringbone!
Mark Farina: H.A.P.P.Y. is sounding nice to me.
Mr V: Both of these Mennie cuts are fire.
Harry Romero: Nice and deep with them loose beats...
Robert Dietz: Harringbone is definitely a sweet one.
Psychemagik: Compiling a deep mix right now and this will fir perfectly.
Tedd Patterson: These are very nice! Both of them! Support.
Copy Paste Soul: Lovely deepness. Always quality from Exploited. Good for my early sets at Ministry of Sound.
Kartell: H.A.P.P.Y. got me. Sounds really nice.
Kiki: Will try Harringbone out.
Bodhi: Cool grooves!
Freeform Five: Happy sounds like fun!
Kyodai: Harringbone is great!
Matthias Schaffhauser: Perfect Summer Night Party Music. Like house from some imaginary nineteen-70s.
Kiko Navarro: I like both tracks. Perfect for first hours at my Garito Cafe monthly sets. Will play this yes!
i-D Mag: Both tracks are proper groovy!
Kraak&Smaak: Big like!
The Mekanism: Love it!
Alex Barck: Top!!
Justin Jay: Ooof. Really feeling thos one. Great job food.
Compuphonic: Lovely tracks. High Quality House Music.
Arthur Baker: Like both.
Lee jones: Good times.
Brett Johnson: Harrringbone is a great starter upper! 

H.A.P.P.Y.

Harringbone

Mennie - Harringbone  | Exploited Ghetto

SMEER Campaign’s musical journey began in Chicago and has been shaped by the vibrant pulse of its underground scene. Now based in Brooklyn, he continues to immerse himself in the NYC club scene and has played at many venues including Dead Letter 9 and Speak Softly. With a collection curated meticulously over the years, he continues to feed his curiosity to seek out new sounds and push the boundaries of dance music. Known for his deep minimal hypnotic house grooves, his sound continues to evolve with elements of funk, acid and breaks layered in to take his audience on a journey. Experience the unique blend of influences and the unmistakable groove when you join the SMEER Campaign.

UPCOMING SETS

Burning Man 2025

PAST SHOWS

9/24/24 | Earthly Delights w/ Sola System | Brooklyn, NY
8/17/24 | Kronos w/ Denninger, Heedon & Kipp @ Dead Letter 9 | Brooklyn, NY

12/25/23 | Xmas Sunset w/ J Rynecki @ La Barca | Playa Venao, Panama
8/24/23 | Burning Man Thursday Dustoff @ My Favorite Things | Black Rock City, NV
5/11/23 | Berlin Thursdays @ Ruby Room Shibuya | Tokyo, Japan
1/1/23 | House of House NYE w/ Acid Alien & Mas Gallo @ Speak Softly, Lou Lou | Manhattan, NY 

7/10/22 | Jamais Vu w/ Serrain @ Sultan Room | Brooklyn, NY
4/16/22 | House of House w/ Acid Alien & Mas Gallo @ Nublu | Manhattan, NY

9/6/21 | ARC Festival Omni Afterhours | Chicago, IL
5/13/21 | Voyage Nights w/ Sam White Sound @ Arbella | Chicago, IL
4/6/21 | Eris w/ Brian Thibualt | Brooklyn, NY
2/10/21 | Abstract w/ Mandi & Serrain @ Paseo Bar | San Juan, Puerto Rico
2/17/21 | Abstract w/ Mandi & Naldo Snow @ Paseo Bar | San Juan, Puerto Rico
1/22/21 | Celeste Garden w/ K.HSIA | Chicago, IL

8/11/20 | Pragmatik w/ Hunter Vita @ Fox Bar, Soho House | Chicago, IL
6/24/20 | Le Nocturne w/ Sam White Sound | Chicago, IL
2/28/20 | OTB Departure Afters w/ Bontan & RJ Pickens | Chicago, IL

9/26/19 | Off The Rails w/ Slipping Jimmy & Sam White Sound @ Chit Chat | Chicago, IL
9/3/19 | 3 Feet Deep w/ Jozif @ City Hall | Chicago, IL
8/22/19 | Off The Rails w/ DJ Heather & Sam White Sound @ Chit Chat | Chicago, IL
7/14/19 | 3 Feet Deep w/ Facundo Mohrr @ City Hall | Chicago, IL
7/11/19 | Airwaves w/ Victor & Berko @ Cerise Rooftop | Chicago, IL
6/23/19 | 3 Feet Deep w/ Roy Rosenfeld @ Cerise Rooftop | Chicago, IL
1/12/19 | 3 Feet Deep w/ Sravan @ Arbella | Chicago, IL

9/13/18 | 3 Feet Deep w/ Zimmer & Berko @ Cerise Rooftop | Chicago, IL

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)

Te haré vivir una experiencia sonora que sumerge. Busco introducirte en una jornada auditiva, que coloca al ser en un estado que he nombrado eufórico/apreciativo. 
Iconoclasta, con sonidos progresivos de alta vibración y ritmos electrónicos espaciales, persigo conectarnos a través de la magia en la música. 
Bajo la influencia de la cosmogónia musical, quiero alcanzar un ambiente en donde el espíritu se libere a través del baile y la música cósmica. 
 