Buy / Stream: https://ffm.to/sejva-we-only-want

Leading a path back to the early days of Exploited Club, this second release on the label from Atlanta-based Diynamic / VOD / TAU artist oozes old skool electro flavour from every pore—and it tastes delicious.
‘We Only Want To Be Bad’ leads the charge, flexing Hi-NRG muscle with its off-beat bassline, snazzy melodies and campy vocals. The breakdown takes things into a more heavenly space before we slam down into the hard-funking groove, ethereal vox synths and jaunty chord sequences. A masterclass in retro revivalism.
‘Song & Dance’ has shades of early Erlend Øye or Nicolas Jaar in its mysterious and pared-back vocal stylings, while rubbery bass funk and squelchy synths continue the Hi-NRG feel. ‘Brain Dead’ is a sexxxy little number, all propulsive electro funk, squealing synths and deliciously groovy bass. The bugged-out vocals fit perfectly with the retro-futuristic darkness of the synth pads and vibrato leads. ‘Lie To Me (Alt Mix)’ is the cherry on the cake, where a stomping breakbeat rhythm jostles with cool melody, distorted guitar-like fuzz and effortless vocals. The twists and turns in the composition, slick production and myriad synth parts make it an addictive listen.

Artist: Sejva
Release: We Only Want To Be Bad
Label: Exploited Club
LC: 96788
Cat: EXP130
Publishing: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing/Sony ATV
Beatport Pre-order: 28.07.23
Release Date Streaming/Beatport: 04.08.23
Release Date Global Download: 18.08.23

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Sejva - We Only Want To Be Bad | Exploited Club

2023

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Beatport Best New Indie Dance 09/2023

DisCosmo

Indie dance

EXPLOITED RELEASES

Buy / Stream: https://ffm.to/bonaficio

Making waves previously on Exploited as well as on Blue Shadow and Monaberry (alongside AIKON), dentist-cum-producer Sandhog is back with another hot EP.

Oriental vibes abound on the beguiling ‘Bonifacio’, where a punchy kick underpins on-beat electric bass in driving fashion, and a beautiful plucked Eastern instrument laces the track with metallic, pitch-bending mysticism. Somewhere in the distance a Thai-funk-esque electric guitar solo noodles away as hypnotic Thai vocal wails draw us in further.

‘Oishii’ snaps along with an electro-tinged swagger, with old skool funked-up bass giving the track a real wiggle amidst tight percussion. Subtle chord sequences and sassy male vocals colour in the gaps, with rasping synths heightening the breakdown tension. A sweet double-time synth hook pushes the track along with renewed vigour after the drop, and acidic squelches add a thicc layer to the bass.

Artist: Sandhog
Release: Bonaficio
Label: Exploited Club
Cat: EXP109
LC: 96788
Publisher: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing
Beatport Pre-order: 04.03.2022
Releasedate Beatport & Streaming: 18.03.2022
Releasedate Global Download: 01.04.2022

Bonifacio

Sandhog - Bonifacio I Exploited Club

Dust (incl. remixes by Musumeci, SIRS)

Dust (Musumeci Remix) [feat. Mox]

This August will see Royston Summers inaugurate their new project with debut single 'Summer Lovin'', featuring four different interpretations of the arpeggio fuelled, sun-drenched jam.

Royston Summers is an electronic duo bringing the much loved sounds of 80's synthesiser driven Electronica and Synthwave, raw 90's House and the post millennia Indie Dance, Nu Disco and French House phenomena into the future. 2021 will see the pair introduce their sound to the world, showcasing an extensive amalgamation of sounds and styles which twist and turn yet keep a coherent thread as distinctively theirs.

The 'Full Vocal Mix' of 'Summer Lovin'' leads the release, as the name would suggest the original composition weaves together an amalgamation of vocals from one half of Royston Summers, vocalist Troy Denari, alongside choppy bass notes, winding arps and crunchy drums. The 'Lovin' Mix' then offers a more dubbed take on the original with sporadic vocal hooks worked in throughout.

Following is the 'Chant Mix' which strips back the main vocal and focuses solely on the hypnotic tribal like chants before a full 'Instrumental' take wraps things up, allowing the vintage synth lines, dynamic drums and robust bass lines to shine on their own.

Summer Lovin'

Summer Lovin' (Full Vocal Mix)

Buy / Stream: https://ffm.to/packim-tanzen

Packim returns to Exploited following the success of ‘Super Future’, and his signing to hot Israeli label Blue Shadow Records. With a feature on Whomadewho’s BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix to boot, his star is well on the ascent.

A rousing Italo disco throwback, ‘Tanzen’ sucks you in with its bouncing off-beat bass groove, authentic ‘80s drum hits and dazzling arpeggios. The tension is kept high with sustained pad notes and more dreamy melodic motifs, before a vocoder-charged breakdown ascends into heavenly reaches. The unfolding chord progression brings a sensual touch as the beat shifts into a peppy breakbeat, and judicious use of reverb fills the edges of the track out beautifully. Dreamy, yet driving stuff, it was written during the pandemic with the inspiration of uniting once again on a dancefloor, and finally gets its chance to make a mark on the world.

‘Zusammen Alleine’ is similarly charged with emotion, focusing on another rampant off-beat groove and soaring leads. Classic synth sounds fill this crisp track, building a blissed-out feel. Gated rhythms and subtle vox synths allude to classic trance, while the gorgeous breakdown has a touch of ambient / new age deliciousness to it.

Artist: Packim
Release: Tanzen
Label: Exploited Club
Cat: EXP111
LC: 96788
Publisher: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing
Beatport Pre-order: 29.04.2022
Releasedate Beatport & Streaming: 06.05.2022
Releasedate Global Download: 20.05.2022

Tanzen

Packim - Tanzen I Exploited Club

Buy / Stream: https://ffm.to/aikon-night-rider

AIKON returns to Exploited with two hot new tracks after storming the Beatport Indie Dance chart in 2021 with releases on Diynamic and Musumeci’s Multinotes label. With further releases on Monaberry and Disco Halal, he has been seriously in demand. He’s also putting out music through Adana Twins’ TAU imprint this year.

‘Night Rider’ is a killer, authentic electro groove, where vintage drum machines mete out a tough breakbeat rhythm and nagging bass synths pulse under formant-shifting mouth harp style synths and a dramatic lead hook. A moody breakdown reveals a juicy 8-bit vibe melody, and everything comes together beautifully after a teasing build and dramatic drum fills provide some punctuation. 

‘Street Dancer’ continues the sparse feel with metallic textures grinding against another stark, spacious breakbeat rhythm, and tightly-clipped synth arpeggios that recall Kraftwerk in their minimalist efficiency. An old skool breakbeat fills in the breakdown, and various subtle FX and vocal samples pad out the track with a heady, atmospheric feel.

Artist: AIKON
Release: Night Rider
Label: Exploited Club
Cat: EXP110
LC: 96788
Publisher: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing
Beatport Pre-order: 08.04.2022
Releasedate Beatport & Streaming: 15.04.2022
Releasedate Global Download: 29.04.2022

Night Rider

Street Dancer

AIKON - Night Rider | Exploited Club

@cosmosolar
Here's our first anniversary release on Hey, Location! 2.0. 010 E.P from the artist from Patagonia (Argentina) Cosmosolar, with the powerful tracks 'You Forgot & Release The Pressure'.
He began his career as a musician back in 2001, and has a large baggage of music and dozens of released tracks. Prepared two blockbusters specially for our label.

Cosmosolar - You Forgot (Original Mix)

Buy / Stream: ffm.to/aiwaska-aquariusheaven-dose

Aiwaska’s status keeps growing from strength to strength with every release. He has recently been remixed by the likes of Patrice Bäumel, Tensnake, Audiofly and Jenia Tarsol, and with collaborations with the likes of The Egyptian Lover, Robert Owens, Starving Yet Full (Azari&III) and Idd Aziz, his tracks are always full of life and attitude. For this hot new single, he teams up with Circus Company artist Aquarius Heaven for a salacious bomb.

From the most simple of elements you’re immediately hooked. A throbbing kick, tom and woodblock groove sucks you into the track, with Aquarius Heaven’s warped, twisted-sounding vocal soon adding a dramatic feel. Stuttering hi-hats continue the ‘80s acid house percussive feel, but they’re soon augmented by a tight closed hat and phat claps. Pulsing monotone bass cuts through the track as dark pad tones rise in and out of the mix. The debauched vocal hook fits the track perfectly (“Fuck it baby, I’m dirty”), adding a seedy feel as heady synth blasts pepper the mix.

There’s not a melody in earshot in this moody track, and none is needed. The interplay of different atmospheres, morphing textures, subtle percussive twists and expert production make this an absolute juggernaut of a track that blends techno, house and electro references. Weapons-grade material.

Artist: Aiwaska Feat. Aquarius Heaven
Release: Dose
Label: Exploited Club
Cat: EXP119
LC: 96788
Publisher: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing
Beatport Pre-order: 26.08.2022
Releasedate Beatport & Streaming: 02.09.2022
Releasedate Global Download: 16.09.2022

Dose

Aiwaska Feat. Aquarius Heaven - Dose  | Exploited Club

Buy / Stream: ffm.to/black-hawks-of-panama-hurts

Did someone order a piano banger? Black Hawks Of Panama debuts on Exploited with an absolute monster in the form of ‘Hurts’ that’s set to get pulses racing and fists pumping skyward, ready for the Ibiza season.

Supremely chunky ‘90s house beats with a gently distorted techno undertone pummel away underneath the phat bassline whose tone is perfectly balanced between weight and melodic overtones. Piano chords bang a jaunty, rave-influenced hook, and Bisi’s sweet vocals provide a sensual, soulful counterpoint. Little else is needed to make this track thump hard except subtle sustained strings and big cymbal crashes, and there’s an instrumental available which cuts to the meat of the track.

And who is Bisi? She’s better known as British actress Victoria Ekanoye, a woman of many talents who featured on Black Hawks’ previous single on Future Disco ‘Mercer Street’. She starred in the West End musical ‘The Lion King’, toured the US with ‘The Blues Brothers’ and fronted the show as Mistress of Ceremonies at both the London and New York infamous nightspot ‘The Box’. She takes her influences from blues, jazz, Stax-era soul and trip-hop.

“Our mutual friend Lisa Forshaw had worked as a PR for Victoria whilst she was on the nation's most popular TV show” says Black Hawks Of Panama. “Lisa got in touch with me and explained I should work with Victoria. Immediately I was struck with vocal range but also her presence as a performer. So I hired a commercial recording studio in Manchester as we didn’t know each other then and we agreed 'Feel For You' would be a great track to do as it’s a joint favourite! Although I didn’t want a carbon copy of the Chaka classic—I don’t see the point in that—I wanted something more lowdown and sultry! After a great first session we discussed Bowie, Prince and Patti Labelle, so it was pretty clear from this point this was going to work out well!!”

The Mancunian producer behind the track took his name from an inspirational time spent in Panama City and its surrounding rainforests. Born to parents who both had influential roles in the Manchester music scene of the 1970s and 80s, he has spent time living in Ibiza and DJed under another name for many years. Black Hawks of Panama is a project that’s going from strength to strength, and this hot new single looks set to break down yet more doors for him.

Artist: Black Hawks of Panama
Release: Hurts Feat. Bisi
Label: Exploited Club
Cat: EXP117
LC: 96788
Publisher: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing
Beatport Pre-order: 17.06.2022
Releasedate Beatport & Streaming: 24.06.2022
Releasedate Global Download: 08.07.2022

Hurts

Black Hawks Of Panama - Hurts Feat. Bisi | Exploited Club

Anamatopi

Equinoxx - Never Trust Them (Original Mix)

Buy / Stream: ffm.to/sejva-we-only-want

Leading a path back to the early days of Exploited Club, this second release on the label from Atlanta-based Diynamic / VOD / TAU artist oozes old skool electro flavour from every pore—and it tastes delicious.
‘We Only Want To Be Bad’ leads the charge, flexing Hi-NRG muscle with its off-beat bassline, snazzy melodies and campy vocals. The breakdown takes things into a more heavenly space before we slam down into the hard-funking groove, ethereal vox synths and jaunty chord sequences. A masterclass in retro revivalism.
‘Song & Dance’ has shades of early Erlend Øye or Nicolas Jaar in its mysterious and pared-back vocal stylings, while rubbery bass funk and squelchy synths continue the Hi-NRG feel. ‘Brain Dead’ is a sexxxy little number, all propulsive electro funk, squealing synths and deliciously groovy bass. The bugged-out vocals fit perfectly with the retro-futuristic darkness of the synth pads and vibrato leads. ‘Lie To Me (Alt Mix)’ is the cherry on the cake, where a stomping breakbeat rhythm jostles with cool melody, distorted guitar-like fuzz and effortless vocals. The twists and turns in the composition, slick production and myriad synth parts make it an addictive listen.

Artist: Sejva
Release: We Only Want To Be Bad
Label: Exploited Club
LC: 96788
Cat: EXP130
Publishing: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing/Sony ATV
Beatport Pre-order: 28.07.23
Release Date Streaming/Beatport: 04.08.23
Release Date Global Download: 18.08.23

We Only Want To Be Bad

Lie To Me

Sejva - Lie To Me | Exploited Club

Brain Dead

Sejva - Brain Dead | Exploited Club

Song And Dance

Sejva - Song And Dance | Exploited Club

andhim - I Love You

Immer

Italian artist Dukwa delivers a sophisticated and multifaceted 4-tracker EP to Diynamic named „You Are Bound By Nothing“.
Very aptly titled opening track „Lighthouse“ starts out with a heaviness and melancholy, like the passengers of a ship lost at sea. Fighting through the thickness of the storm until they see that hopeful light in the distance that promises safe harbor.
„Hidden Secrets“ combines highly energetic percussions with mellow Jazz-influenced piano elements while the crunchy bass synth rolls over it like thunder. Put your turtleneck on, take a sip of your ice cold Gin soda and bop your head in the darkest corner of the bar.
In „Embrace Your Spirit“, Dukwa starts out with a ceremonial intro before switching over to a groovy house loop that is spiced up with deconstructed analog as well as orchestral instruments
And “In The Dust“ closes off his EP with an intricately chopped audio ballet, rhythmically triggered into a mesmerizing sound architecture.

Dukwa - Hidden Secret

Twin Flame

Twin Flame (Panthera Krause Remix) [feat. October's Child]

my next single remixed by French producer Damon Jee....already getting much love from some big DJ's 
coming soon on Nein Records 

Tronik Youth - Bell Common Tunnel (Damon Jee Remix)

Supported by:
Juan Maclean, Il Est Vilane, Andrew Claristidge, Jonathan Kusuma, Justin Strauss, Zillas On Acid, Vox Low, Curses, Iñigo Vontier, Phred La Dame Noir, Damon Jee, Duncan Gray, Amevicious, Gameboyz, Johnson, Sequencers, Did Virgo, Thomass Jackson, Roe Deers, Undo, Sebastian Tex, Fairmont, Javi Redondo, Why People Dance, Amarcord, The Two Mamarrachos, Local Suicide, Future bones, Flxxx, Montcosmik, Theus Mago, Veneno, Colossio, Dawad, Rigopolar, Club Bizarre...

Buy at Bandcamp

Thomass Jackson 'Social Assassin' (Iñigo Vontier & Dan Solo Remix)

Enduro Disco strut in alongside Italian duo Hard Ton who follow up releases on Permanent Vacation and Tripalium. Together, the trio form a formidable group and work together to present a slice of unbridled joy.
'Little Horny Mess' immediately depicts a pastel-tinged vision of Miami in its hedonistic hay-day; a time rich with opportunity and free of consequence. Disco drums kick in all the right places while rich filters glide, breathing a vibrant, colourful air into vocals and guitar lines. Sassy flashes of brass drop in with hubris, punctuating the trip toward a heated breakdown that pops in a humid flurry of pure pop bliss. There is also a club mix which speeds up the tempo and strips things down a bit.

Artist: Enduro Disco
Release: Horny Mess Feat. Hard Ton
Label: Exploited
LC: 15799
Cat: EXPDIGITAL263
Publishing: Because Music / Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing/Sony ATV
Beatport Pre-order: 13.06.25

Release Date Streaming/Beatport: 20.06.25
Release Date Global Download: 04.07.25

Little Horny Mess Feat. Hard Ton

Little Horny Mess Feat. Hard Ton (Radio Edit)

Enduro Disco - Little Horny Mess Feat. Hard Ton (Radio Edit) (Exploited)

Little Horny Mess Feat. Hard Ton (Club Mix)

Enduro Disco - Little Horny Mess Feat. Hard Ton (Club Mix) (Exploited)

Shir Khan marks the 37th release on his infamous Black Jukebox imprint with an all-killer balearic house record courtesy of mysterious Cécille-affiliated Cabin Luv Affair hot on the heels of his debut album which has seen support from Fouk, Laurent Garnier, Jamie Jones, Mr. V and Archie Hamilton. 

Here, the masked master lays out 5 convivial cuts that sit in a particular pocket between House and Disco; one that has historically been occupied by the likes of Pepe Bradock, Damiano Von Eckert and Andrés. A spot classically characterised by beautifully imperfect, sample-heavy productions that are shot through with palpable depth and soul.

The record sets sail with ’Te Siento’. Polyrhythmic percussion bubbles across the surface of a deep sonic pool that forms a bed for vivacious drums, romantic vocals and a spine-tingling strings riff. A hazy opening clears out before the backbone of recording shines through; an uplifting 90s piano motif that's later picked up by Xylophone tones while a tight, truncated bass line punches away at the track's core.

'Dance With Us' then rolls out a beautifully seductive mood. Softly shifting synth chords, a loose-limbed drum break and hedonic vocals whip up a hot and heavy vibe that shines with a distinctly Chicago-tinged elegance.

'Time Is Killing Us' follows up with an immaculately executed, 'last tune' House groove. A gentle but powerful euphoria is generated with swooning strings, more giddy piano riffs and another robust drum track that all gather momentum as progress rolls on. An ecstasy-crescendo forms before it crashes and fizzles before the lights go on.

'My Head Like Shibuya Crossing' then follows up with a tightly-knitted Deep House cut. Buttery melodies adorn an effortlessly kinetic bass groove before a delicate Japanese vocal bleeds into focus. As is the case with much of the record, the track graciously segues through its chapters with melody at the fore-front before 'Stuck On You' brings the record to a conclusion.
 
The quality runs right through to the close as the track bumps and hustles in a collection of snipped samples and totally irresistible percussion. A luscious vocal line carries the flame forwards, maintaining that sweet spot between playful and sophisticated making the tune a no-brainer for DJs looking to send a subtle spark out onto the floor.

Artist: Cabin Luv Affair
Release: Shir Khan Presents Black Jukebox 37
Label: Exploited
LC: 15799
Cat: BJ37
Publishing: Because Music / Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing/Sony ATV
Beatport Pre-order: 30.05.25

Release Date Streaming/Beatport: 06.06.25
Release Date Global Download: 20.06.25

Shir Khan Presents Black Jukebox 37

Te Siento

Cabin Luv Affair - Te Siento (Exploited)

Dance With Us

Cabin Luv Affair - Dance With Us (Exploited)

Time Is Killing Us

Cabin Luv Affair - Time Is Killing Us (Exploited)

BEATPORT: https://pro.beatport.com/track/interface-original-mix/6223546
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/DavidHerenciaMusic?fref=ts

Interface

Interface (Original Mix)

David Herencia - Interface (Original Mix) [Rabies Records]

Cannibal Ink - Le Petit Prince

CONNECT: @theusmago
BUY/STREAM: https://ffm.to/theus-mago-baqa-pets111

INFO: There’s no stopping Theus Mago right now. Mexican cosmic groove wizard, Duro bossman all-round G; Mago continues to lay down gold after gold after gold. Hot on the heels of his Correspondant outing comes this deep hypno session on Pets. 
‘Baqa’ takes the lead, hurling us into some deep trance manoeuvres with its voodoo style chant and hunch-backed creepy chord progression. Total drama, done with class; there’s a lot of fun to be had with a track like this. ‘Jingo’ follows suit with another narrative-like atmosphere. Powered with a deep drive, laced with a little electro charm and armed with an elevated twist onto a whole other melodic plane just when you least expect it, this one’s so detailed you’ll find it hard to mix out of. 
Finally we have the brilliantly-titled ‘Rave Dave’. Thundering drums, rising chords, creepy FX and a momentum that locks you in like it’s 1991 all over again, an industrial strength EP deserves an industrial strength finale. Everyone knows a rave Dave – the type of soldier who could dance all weekend and still be fresh for a Monday – well these are the sounds that loop in his mind. Now they’ll loop in yours.

BAQA

Theus Mago - Jingo [PETS111]

Send demos here: https://www.tstack.link/exploited-GBaXdMGvJLHubDbFJtn9O
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)