Out now on Crosstown Rebels: lnk.to/CRM261

Dennis Cruz continues his standout run-of-form in 2021 with the release of his latest single, What U Doing. Soon-to-appear on his forthcoming album, Roots, the single is a collaboration with UK singer-songwritwer Leo Wood and includes a remix by iconic German house producer Mousse T.

“It’s always a pleasure to collaborate with Leo, she has such an amazing voice. ‘What U Doing’ is the second track we’ve done together, with this one a little more paired back and dubby, featuring rolling drums and the bright stabs. Mousse T’s remix brings a housey vibe with the rich piano melodies to offer a really cool take... I love it.” - Dennis Cruz

Two worlds come together in perfect harmony, as the five-minute number gets underway with shimmering bell chimes and Leo’s soothing vocal offerings. Dennis’ influence soon arrives, taking the form of a punchy, four-four bassline whilst echoing synths purr intermittently in the background. Mousse T ́s 'Deep Shizzle' Extended Remix brings things to a feel-good close, with upbeat piano rolls residing atop euphoric chords to create a dancefloor cut that you can’t help but smile to.

MÜSE co-founder Dennis Cruz has cemented his reputation as one of global dance music’s most-esteemed talents, picking up a plethora of awards and nominations throughout his career, including Beatport, RA, Vicious Magazine, and DJ Awards: Best Tech House 2018, Best Deep Tech 2019 and winner of Best Producer in 2017. Bristolian talent Leo Wood is swiftly becoming a leading vocalist within the scene, traversing drum and bass and tech with ease and featuring on releases by Hospitality, Shogun Audio and Defected to name a few. German house hero Mousse T created some of house’s most-lauded tracks in the late nineties to noughties, whilst in recent times his remixes of Selace, Camelphat, Moloko, Mike Dunn and Wankelmut have been met with widespread industry acclaim.

Dennis Cruz ft. Leo Wood, Mousse T.

What U Doing

Dennis Cruz ft. Leo Wood - What U Doing (Mousse T´s 'Deep Shizzle' Extended Remix)

Its yours remix

Jon Cutler Feat E-Man "Its yours" Kyri Markou Remix

Early likes by Laurent Garnier, DJ Sneak, Luke Solomon, Ardalan, Friendly Fires, Mark Farina, Tensnake, Zoo Brazil, Jaques Renault.

Quickly following up the last, instant sell-out smashes, Shir Khan's infamous "Black Jukebox" series hit us with the 13th edition. This time Shir Khan has collected 4 heavy jams from Onsra and Kiko Navarro.

Label: Exploited
LC: 15799
Artist: Various
Cat: BJ13
Title: Shir Khan Presents Black Jukebox 13

Releasedate Vinyl: 29.6.15
Releasedate Beatport: 13.7.15
Releasedate I-Tunes: 27.7.15

300 Limited Vinyl Copies are available here:
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Early Feedback:
Laurent Garnier: Pure disco vibes for this very hot summer. Perfect for me.
DJ Sneak: Good EP. Support.
Luke Solomun: Love this.
Ardalan: Lovin the Chordus Rolandus tune!
Tensnake: Nice pack.
Zoo Brazil: Yeah! Just heading off to a pool party. Will def play this!
Mark Farina: Great stuff!
Friendly Fires: Very useable.
Sydney Charles: Burning Up es una bomba!
German Brigante: Amazing Release!
Jacques Renault: Fun tunes here. Gotta test em out for sure.
Ray Okpara: Chordus Rolandus is my fav.
Den Ishu: Nice funky stuff.
Justin Jay: Woo....stoked for these!
Moodymanc: Everyone’s a winner here. Live it.
Prince Language: Chordus Rolandus wins for me.
Round Table Knights: Coolio!
Kyodai We really love Burning Up!
Pete Herbert: Spot on once again.
Jey Kurmis: Love Burning Up!
Phonique: Useful music:)
Satin Jackets: Sweet House Tunes.
Yolanda Be Cool: I really really love this series.
Anna Wall: Loving the Kiko Navarro joint.

Shir Khan Presents Black Jukebox 13

Funky Town

Onsra - Funky Town | Exploited

Buy on Bandcamp

Daveed's - Desire

Oliver $ Granulated Soul

Saxophone

Buy on Traxsource

Simon Adams, Stefano Mango - Saxophone

One of the three brand new edits from Dick Johnson's Label Mates Vol. 3.

Label Mates 03 is compiled and mixed by Dick Johnson.

'I've been releasing music on Jesse's labels for over 10 years and it was a real honour to be asked to do this Label Mates mix and have free rein of 200 plus releases over 5 labels. It's not until you're faced with selecting 90 mins of music that you realise what a timeless catalogue of consistently dope releases it is, so many gems! My method was to pick some of my favourites from each label and narrow it down from there, I've also added in a few of my own exclusive re-edits. Hope you enjoy the mix and a big thank you to Jesse for 15 years of inspiring house music releases.” - Dick Johnson

Early Support from: Davide Squillace, Joris Voorn, Riva Starr, DJ Sneak, Roger Sanchez, Hector Romero, Waifs & Strays, Weiss & more

TRACKLIST:
* denotes a new exclusive
1. Dick Johnson - Love Again (Intro)
2. Homework - Raw Groove
3. Axel Boman - Nattsudd
4. Lewis Boardman - Consistency
5. Oliver Dollar – Doin’ Ya Thang
6. Brillstein - How About No
7. O&A - Need A Drink
8. Jesse Rose - Love The Feeling High (Dick Johnson Re-Edit)*
9. IMIURU - B With U
10. Dick Johnson - Do Ya Feel Alright
11. Daniel Steinberg - Keep On Movin (Roman Flügel Dub)
12. Deadset - Cardinal Rules (Deadset Dub Tool)
13. Jesse Rose - Touch 'N" Tease (Dub)
14. Christian Nielsen - Throwback
15. Daniel Steinberg - Bailando (Dick Johnson Re-Edit)*
16. Jamie Anderson - Night in Tunisia
17. Black Rose - Anthem
18. Dick Johnson - Make A Record
19. Jesse Rose & Trozé - Chocolate (Christian Nielsen Remix)
20. Jesse Rose - Underbelly (Dick Johnson Re-Edit)*
21. Solid Groove - Mad About (Rob Mellos No Ears Dub)
22. Magik Johnson - Scanning for Viruses (Claude Vonstroke Coffee On Your Motherboard Mix)

Daniel Steinberg - Bailando (Dick Johnson Re-edit)

Feel The Way I Do (Northeast Party House Remix)

FAVTRACK: Roland Clark, David Penn - The Power

We had the pleasure to get our hands on the soulful house jam "Sunday Shoutin'", released on 4th Floor / Defected in the year 2000 by JOHNNY CORPORATE, the New-Jersey born and bred, NYC and DC based DJ & producer duo consisting of Doug Smith & Richard Payton. 
The original, remixed by the likes of Eric Morillo and Harry "Choo Choo" Romero, sold over 30,000 copies back in the day and even made it into the UK pop charts. We love this track and have been playing our own vinyl copy so much that it's all scratched and warped now. :) Very excited to share our rework with you! 
Release as an exclusive on Defected In The House on the 11th of February. X

Johnny Corporate - "Sunday Shoutin' (Robosonic Rework)" - Defected

The Believers - Who Dares to Believe in Me (Martijn ten Velden Rmx) Strictly Rhythm

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)