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Early feedback in from Adam Port, Basement Jaxx, Erol Alkan, Manuel Tur, Auntie Ato, Cici, Sandrino, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, dOP, Horse Meat Disco, Alinka, Romain FX, Mat.Joe...

Italian master, London based Stefano Ritteri takes centre stage for the latest edition of Shir Khan presents Black Jukebox — number 32 in this illustrious series. This one is a chiefly electro-flavoured affair, joining the dots between the genre’s past, present and future across four slick tracks — with a dash of garage at the end.

‘Slow Tripping’ is a homage to the charismatic boogie sound of the early ‘80s, resplendent with beautiful melancholic melody and a wistful air. As the name suggests, the lazy beat perfectly compliments the array of dreamy sounds, and there’s a definite nod to French disco/electro/hip-hop fusions of days gone by.

‘Donna’ is a collab with Mytron (Bordello A Parigi, Multi Culti)which continues the chuggy theme, its gently swaying synth arpeggios and unhurried beat recalling some of Soulwax’s more pared back material. Its simple arrangement is kept engrossing with synth automation and subtle atmospheric touches.

‘Brutesque’ strips things back to an almost minimalist approach, where twanging, monotone sounds slowly morph over a taut backbeat and a variety of bleeps and blips. With its spoken word sounds and Krautrock-ish mixture of sounds, it recalls the work of Public Service Broadcasting.

‘Robot Love’ takes its cues from the sweeter side of 2-step garage, bubbled down to a more laconic pace. Cute melodic refrains and big reverbs adorn the stuttering rhythm to make for a colourful, atmospheric, reflective track.

Early feedback:
Adam Port: Donna is great.
Basement Jaxx: Thanks! 
Manuel Tur: Great sounding EP. Donna sticks out for me on first listen.
Cici: Love it.
Auntie Ato: My brother! Fatherhood bringing out the gentle side. As always Stef’s music passed the vibe check!
Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs (TEED): Thank you.
dOP: Love the opening track.
Erol Alkan: Thanks.
Frankey & Sandrino: Dope!
Horse Meat Disco: Pretty cool. Wonderful space.
Alinka: Great release. 
Peter Kruder: Nice tunes.
Romain FX: Very interesting outcoming with Mytron! Love it.
Carly Foxx/Future Disco: Love.
M.A.N.D.Y. - Cool stuff.
Mat Joe: Dope.
Sobek: Nice vibes.

Label: Exploited
LC: 15799
Artist: Stefano Ritteri 
Title: Shir Khan Presents Black Jukebox 32
Cat: BJ32
Vinyl Release: 03.09.21
Format: VINYL 
Vinyl-Distribution: Rubadub (Limited 300 Vinyl)
Artwork: Nomad
Releasedate Beatport & Streaming: 05.11.2021
Releasedate Global Download: 19.11.21

Shir Khan Presents Black Jukebox 32

Robot Love

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Stefano Ritteri - Robot Love I Exploited

Illegal Jazz Vol. 5

No Lament

B2 No Lament Rejam

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Following his majestic debut EP last year, Warm Nights, UK-based producer Reuben Vaun Smith is back with a full-length album under his belt, Sounds From the Workshop, arriving digitally August 27th via the trailblazing London-based Soundway Records, who also released his first EP. The new record finds the producer further refining his eclectic, exploratory approach to production, diving deep into sounds as varied as Soca, Benga, and Trip-Hop, and emphasizing live instrumentation and acoustics.

The result is a diverse assortment of deep and lush tropical house cuts that feel handcrafted and refreshing in their restless search for inventive summertime grooves. Track 1 of Side C, “Flee the Coop”, incorporates an off-kilter, reverb-laden guitar line that rubs up against a more sun-kissed Balearic house beat. On its own, this moaning guitar could feel completely incongruous with the rest of the song, but Reuben’s magic lies in his ability to effortlessly blend such elements into a cohesive whole. 

As the song reaches its crescendo, the guitar-infused rhythm is interrupted by synth squalls and beeps, hinting at an impending techno-inspired breakdown. But the result is not nearly as chaotic as one would expect––instead, the song maintains its laid-back, languorous tempo until the very last note before petering out. This speaks somewhat to Reuben’s musical ethos; he’s not trying to break your brain or facilitate an out-of-body experience. He’s more concerned with finding new ways of maintaining a chill, nostalgic summer-vibe.

Sounds From The Workshop

PREMIERE: Reuben Vaun Smith - Flee The Coop

Like A Fish In The Water

Subscribe to the Turned On Podcast by following us here on SoundCloud or via your favourite podcast provider (links at bengomori.com/podcasts). 1 hour of house, disco, afro, techno, garage, electro and more more every Monday

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Pure unadulterated Italo disco joy here from Italian duo @anklerelease aka Triplex & Fabietto Delgado on @flankuprecordings. Pumping off-beat bass and taut beats underpin glittering melody and pulsing synth chords in cute and and colourful fashion. Don't try and resist the pull. Get those fists pumping in the air...

PREMIERE: Ankle Release - Matterhorn [Flankup Recordings]

Apparel Wax -  010 EP
BUY LINK: https://apparelwax.lnk.to/010EP
Vinyl Release Date: 6th Sept 2021
Label: Apparel Music (https://soundcloud.com/apparel-music)
https://soundcloud.com/Apparel-Wax


Four years and ten releases later we can say that Apparel Wax -the vinyl-faced hero- has been able to always renew itself and its sound because, as our manifesto says, we try not to submit to any genre.
We wanted every release to be the outcome of a long research through uncommon sounds and APLWAX010, yet again, is an unidentified sonic object picked up by our radar. The last one though!

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PREMIERE : Apparel Wax - 010B1

A song about returning to good health and realizing your good qualities with hope

Smokeless

Immerse yourself in a world where smoke-stained trip-hop meets the heartbeat of modern hip-hop and the velvet glow of soul and R&B. This album drifts between dim-lit alleyways, neon reflections, and midnight drives, blending hypnotic rhythms with warm, human storytelling. Each track is built from deep grooves, atmospheric textures, and vocals that slide between confessions and swagger. It’s music for the thinkers, the wanderers, and the ones who come alive after dark. Press play, sink in, and let the pulse pull you somewhere new.

I been thinking about you all day

mangata (end credits remix)

Rooftops at the ready, Fernando turns Hatterman's 'One And All' into a cosmic disco bomb ready to lift the mood this summer.

https://soundcloud.com/fernando-2020
https://soundcloud.com/hattermanmusic
https://soundcloud.com/troublemakerlondon

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EXCLUSIVE: Hatterman - One And All (Fernando Live Remix) [Trouble Maker]

Fresh from two serious heavy hitters on Freerange, Mexican brothers Gerardo and Emanuel Cedillo make thier bow on Delusions of Grandeur with 'The Disco Permanente EP'. A killer five track EP wearing it's authentic house roots proudly on it's sleeve. We opt to feature 'Punch', with it's crisp, organic punchy drums, irrisistible bass line and disco inflections, this is one to get the party started for sure.

PREMIERE: Soul Of Hex - Punch Ft. More Lotion [Delusions of Grandeur]

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Exploited Rec promises to strip the wallpaper from the walls of your home stereo.
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)