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São Paulo based Renato Cohen adds to an expansive back catalogue with a 2-hit combo on Exploited Club. Previous releases have come via Pets Recordings, Defected, Future Disco and as well as a recent link up with Exploited regular Joyce Muniz for Permanent Vacation.

'Good Times' sparks things up with bright, muscular drums that pave the way for a rasping bass line - a killer DJ tool. Percussion and FX take the limelight while a syncopated kick / bass bounce off each other. Raw energy is spat out while snares clash and vocals march along with an intensity that doesn't let up. The potency of the ingredients is what carries the track as it confidently smacks of a raw simplicity that fans of Strip Steve will recall. 

'Rain Dance' is a brash and stroppy record that channels the energy of hay-day blog-House. Kicks, snares and bass are given a serrated edge as their wielded with Justice, Vitalic and Soulwax-esque feorcity.

Artist: Renato Cohen
Release: Good Times
Label: Exploited Club
LC: 96788
Cat: EXP143
Publishing: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing/Sony ATV
Beatport Pre-order: 14.06.24
https://www.beatport.com/release/good-times/4463856
Release Date Streaming/Beatport: 21.06.24
Release Date Global Download: 05.07.24

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Tibi Dabo unveils his long-awaited full-length ‘Vista’ on Crosstown Rebels this September, with the  kaleidoscopic nine-track album showcasing his diverse and rich sound palette.  

Born in Barcelona, DJ, producer, and musician Tibi Dabo has proven himself adept at mixing the classic and the cutting-edge. From  his early days touring Europe and the US with a band in which he plays the drums, the foundation for his experimentation for his work  within the electronic sphere, he has since grown to become an exciting and much-loved DJ and producer, adding to his growing  reputation as a Crosstown Rebels favourite. Stepping things up once more, his spirited new album ‘Vista’ is a perfect fusion of  futuristic synths and compelling house grooves, all of which are masterfully designed and full of character. Following three well received singles across the summer, the full-length is a complete sonic statement that explores deep house, leftfield sonics and  widescreen cosmic vistas.  

Opener ‘Water Is’ layers up fresh sound sources and playful melodies on nimble basslines that soon make you move. ‘Somewhere  Beach’ is then a silky groove layered up with diffuse pads and aching synths that convey real romance, while ‘Licht’ is another  masterful display of original drum programming with bursts of cosmic synth and elastic bass. ‘Useless Ideas’ then gets deeper on  more low-key drums and bass. Instead, the focus is on the deft percussion and well-treated vocals that swirl and smudge around the  mix to a woozy late-night effect.  

The elegant ‘Mundo’ channels the machine soul of early Detroit techno, before ‘Mangabeira Manifesto’ featuring Dudu Bongo layers  up wonky drums and bass with curling, soft acid sounds and a playful vocal line. There is heartbreak in the melancholic chords and  broken beat funk of ‘Diamond Baby’ while ‘Triple Frontier’ picks up the pace and heads out on a high-speed cosmic house journey, all  before ‘Overture’, another far-sighted astral trip with starry melodies and rich, rubbery bass, closes the package in fine style. 

An expressive and adventurous yet coherent long player with a range of moods, feelings and grooves taking you to all corners of the  house world, ‘Vista’ showcases Dabo’s most in-depth project to date and an album which provides the perfect platform for him to  display his rich sonic universe. 

Tracklist  
1. Water Is 
2. Somewhere Beach 
3. Licht 
4. Useless Ideas 
5. Mundo 
6. Mangabeira Manifesto feat. Dudu Bongo 
7. Diamond Baby 
8. Triple Frontier 
9. Overture

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Renato Cohen - Good Times (Exploited Club)

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Theus Mago - Eclipse [COR114]

Fresh of some hot collabs with Adam Port on Defected and Moderna on his own imprint Duro, our good friend @theusmago lands back on Correspondant with a full EP. 

These early 2000’s house-inspired tracks are full of groove and perfectly cut for the dancefloor. The infectious percussive rhythms and xx’s vocals will definitely put you in a warm and sultry trance.

On remix duties, an explosive duo ! Our dear @anna-gram is coming in hot by keeping ‘Eclipse’ infectious energy and bringing some of her own magical proggy-trance sound to the mix.

Public Possession’s wizard @djedenburns, purveyor of what he calls the ‘Big Beat Manifesto’, follows on the percussive side of ’X Control’ with a more stripped-down and deliciously trippy version.

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Bonnie Spacey's sound is one characterised by unique contrasts and combinations with a root interest in organic instrumentation and a keen interest in the deeper shades of Disco, Techno and Electroclash being melded effectively in her productions and DJ sets.

Now - the french born and Berlin based maven encapsulates her knack for cogent contrasts across a heated 2-track EP for Exploited Club that weaves between Samba, Disco, Italo and House.

'Samba Disco' stamps a dominant foot on the floor as ripe, sturdy drums provide a stout foundation for pitch shifting delays and a searing hot synth climb. The vibe is arresting and highly spiced as the track continues to charter ever-elevating altitude in a manner that makes it easy to picture decadent dancefloor chaos.

'Light Shadow' follows up with a no-nonsense House groove that glows lucent with richly layered keys and an effortlessly sexy vocal. As is the case with the track's counterpart, the sounds are thick and palpable and the mood is intoxicating.

Chords burst with colour while pitch bending soars and energy courses towards a head-twisting breakdown that sends out more voltage to the floor and marks the closing chapter of an electrifying record that bears a distinctly Bonnie Spacey sheen.

Artist: Bonnie Spacey
Release: Samba Disco
Label: Exploited Club
LC: 96788
Cat: EXP157
Beatport Pre-order: 02.05.25

Release Date Streaming/Beatport: 09.05.25
Release Date Global Download: 23.05.25

Samba Disco

Bonnie Spacey - Samba Disco (Exploited Club)

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Another essential from the Poker Flat Recordings archives! A track that was groundbreaking in its day and still resonates. Are you hearing it for the first time or is it a classic you're rediscovering?

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Mescaline Circus

MakerJack  - F**k  The Police - (Original Mix)

A mashup built to get the floor moving. Blueberries meets Jiggy Jerry in a fusion of deep grooves, bouncy percussion, and infectious energy. This mix takes the playful edge of both tracks and transforms them into a seamless house vibe that’s equal parts smooth and hype.

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Rolling house basslines

Crisp, dance-ready drums

A cheeky twist on two underground favourites

Turn it up loud and let the rhythm do the talking.

Blue Berries X Jiggy Jerry

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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)

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