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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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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

Those tasty Glasgow types Manakinz (Sub Club legend Harri and Max Raskin) are back with their third EP for Monologues, filled with another three beguiling, heavyweight, innovative belters.'Electric Bob' kicks off with the dreamiest of chords and heady vocal delays floating over a chugging groove, before 'Lovely Lugz' takes things in a moodier direction with Hamish Hay's infectious afrobeat-flavoured guitar licks, tribal percussive rhythms and a stomping bass groove. 'Nifty McPherson' rounds the EP off in tripped-out style, with hypnotic FX and bugged-out synths bringing a psychedelic edge to this varied EP.

PREMIERE: Manakinz - Electric Bob [Monologues]

ALEE - SUMO TAMBORZIN REMIX  [ MARLONDJ ]

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

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A lover of all things weird and wonderful, Le Mellotron regular Mario Penati kicks off Coquelicot Records' edits series with the 'Do Nothing Club Vol.1' EP and this no-nonsense banger aptly named 'Dirty Dancing'! 

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Artist: Mario Penati
Title: Do Nothing Club Vol.1 EP
Label: Coquelicot Records
Release Date: 04-2019

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Do Nothing Club Vol.1 EP

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PREMIERE: Mario Penati - Dirty Dancing [Coquelicot Records]

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OYE Records man Delfonic teamed up with TOY TONICS head honcho KAPOTE for a little series of reworks of 1970ies Dance Jazz tunes. Rare and forgotten tracks from their collection recutted and rechopped they feel fine in a 2020 DJ set..

Delfonic & Kapote joined forces also label-wise and created a new imprint for this issue: TOY TOYE Recordings. Vinyl only. Be fast.

A1 In The Lyte ReJam
A2 Next Level ReJam
B1 La Bottera ReJam
B2 Lazy ReJam

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Sunshine-drenched old skool piano house beauty from @nickjsmith and @jimbreese on @clandestinomusic. Turn it up...

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PREMIERE: Nick J. Smith - You Make Me Feel (Breese Remix) [Clandestino]

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]

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)