Crescendo – Part Time Huggin / Fascinating You

Label/Cat#: Crescendo Music – CR008
Country: UK
Year: 2000
Genre: Electronic
Style: House
Format: Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM, Promo

Tracklist
A – Part Time Huggin
AA – Fascinating You

More information: https://www.discogs.com/release/1514929-Crescendo-Part-Time-Huggin-Fascinating-You

Crescendo - Part Time Huggin (2000)

Christian Desnoyers - Call of The Wild

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Stereoimagery - Trouble Girl

Buy/Stream: https://KompaktRecords.lnk.to/KanteEPSD

We welcome to the Kompakt family one of our local Cologne heroes, @jonathankaspar. We’ve appreciated him from afar for some time now thanks to his releases on Crosstown Rebels, Pets Recordings, Ouie and of course our own KX imprint. His single “Renard” was a highlight of our recently released TOTAL 19 collection, so it was time to make our relationship official with a 4 track EP.

Opener “Kern” leads with layers of melodic synths power charged around a playful house rhythm. For the digital release he offers up a Percussion Edit that is intended to bring more depth to the charge.
“Zentrum” is for that peak time pace…elevating melodies caress a swelling mid-tempo beat. Not to mention one of the biggest breakdown’s we’ve had the pleasure to release in some time. We move to “Licht” which literally sounds like it soars, then back to earth comes “Kante” – the most techno inspired track of the EP – an oscillating synth rips through solid low end bass frequencies – with Jonathan Kaspar skillfully demonstrating prime time, peak and valley production.

“Kante EP” brings out his emotive, high energy style of writing and producing in a means that could be pointed to as his best work to date.

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Jonathan Kaspar - Licht

Released by:
Rotten City Files

Release date:
21 February 2020

Beatport: http://bit.ly/GustaBeatport
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2wHsz98I0lYQbnSivFbumU?si=OuyD21QFRLOUyYJxCLkSXA

Catz 'n Dogz & Bawrut & Alvaro Cabana - No Me Gusta (Julian Sanza & Alvaro Cabana Remix)

EP our on Sprechenmusic: 

https://soundcloud.com/sprechenmusic/sets/karl-f-altered-beats

The sounds of Norway are back with us as Karl Fraunhofer (now going under Karl F) drops an E.P. of insane sounds...if you was after something that ticks the 'acid house-warehouse rave-arcade machine soundtrack' boxes then this is the E.P. you've been looking for.

Title track Altered Beats is one of the most unique things we've ever heard, pumping, broken beat, acid rave style vibes leads into a monster chug drop with insane synth work throughout.

Future Express retains the uniqueness and goes straight in for the italo/cosmic vibe with a stunning breakdown that is straight out of Streets Of Rage but with added whallop & thud...this has got to be heard to be believed.

Timothy Clerking teams up with Massey to deliver a warp factor peak time acid slammer rework of Altered Beats whilst Karl's fellow country men Rolf Royce & Oddvar Bråk tackle Future Express and drizzle it in that cool unique Norwegian charm with the result being an almost hi-nrg Norwegian Disco makeover...mega!

Support & love from:

Robot 84: "Quality release, Clerkin & Massey Remix is serious... Future express also Funkin sweet, midtempo electronic funk!!!"

HiFi Sean: "Nice bit of freak out Italo vibes here!"

Hardway Bros/ALFOS: "Future Express - OG - Yeaaas Mate!"

Jon Dasilva: "Love this! Great EP! All mixes really cool..that's rare!"

03. Karl F - Future Express

Chi a Chi / Delightful

Chi a Chi (Bufi Remix)

Beatport: https://www.beatport.com/release/shir-khan-presents-exploited-ghetto-trax-vol-06/3183882
iTunes: https://music.apple.com/album/shir-khan-presents-exploited-ghetto-trax-vol-06/1537789061
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1YyEaZXCFWHYHD5sic0eKJ

5 years ago Exploited has expanded their name to include Exploited Ghetto, a sub-label that brings new acts into the scene and from people yet not in the Exploited roster. Exploited Ghetto Trax Vol. 06 sums up 16 Exploited Ghetto Tracks from 2020.

Label: Exploited
LC: 15799
Artist: Various Artists
Title: Shir Khan Presents Exploited Ghetto Trax Vol. 06
Releasedate all stores: 27.11.

Shir Khan Presents Exploited Ghetto Trax Vol. 06

I Need U feat. Hard Ton

Stefan Braatz I Need U feat. Hard Ton (Radio Edit) I Exploited

Lifted (Musumeci Remix)

Kotelett - Lifted (Musumeci Remix) I Exploited

Beatport: https://www.beatport.com/release/shir-khan-presents-welt-am-draht-2020/3191471
iTunes: https://music.apple.com/album/shir-khan-presents-welt-am-draht-2020/1537761641
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5gHfwNIHAt2NoHP19bTzQU

Dutch duo Tunnelvisions strip things back with a hypnotic bassline on Budakid’s WALKMAN Remix.
Gerd Janson dips ZEUS by the wonderfully wordly Swiss collective Sirens Of Lesbos into his cauldron of ‘80s Italo disco synth wizardry (licensed via Sirens Of Lesbos).
Panthera Krause transforms THE AMERICAN by french artists O.N.O &  Jabberwocky into a high-enery, italy-disco dancefloor weapon. 
Biesmans pushes the button marked ‘Full Italo’ and sets the feel-good dial to ‘11’ on his spunky remix of CIAO by Enduro Disco, pitching wiggling bass arpeggios against triumphant chords, deft ‘80s drums and spine-tingling melody. 
Osunlade’s Yoruba Soul mix of HIGH TOWER by James Curd is typically classy, stripping things back down to a soulful lilt with shimmering synth arps and tumbling bongos decking out a succinct, warm, beautiful arrangement.
Enduro Disco’s LUV ME MORE balances tumbling percussive elements with a sexy bass throb and a bouncing, delicate synth line to beautiful effect.
Original Panoramabar resident, Robert Johnson and Permanent Vacation recording artist Masssimilano Pagliara provides a masterful rework of STREET VIOLENCE by swedish artist NEAT, cooking up a flurry of melodic beauty.
French dance music royalty Yuksek amps up the bass funk on his remix of MODERN DANCE by O.N.O, slides in some gentle acid tones and generally pumps the whole thing up. 
GOOD TIMES ROLL by dutch duo T.U.R.F. builds a foundation of chunky beats around some sweet jazz-funk vibes, with dashes of sax and clavinet interpersing the piledriver bassline.
IT IS U by NEAT echoes the deepest of classic progressive house with its plaintive feel, building through bobbing arpeggios and crystalline chimes while a chugging Italo disco-esque groove pushes it forward.   
TRY A LITTLE HARDER by Enduro Disco rocks a spacey disco groove where descending, detuned bass notes tumble over delayed string hits and hypnotic motifs.
GET READY by Phonk D teases with warped piano before unleashing a loose funk b-line and dubby vocal snippets.
DANCING IN HONG KONG by Romain FX provides a madcap end to the EP, a cute little ‘80s electro-funk jam where jaunty keys, organ bass and a little city pop vibe rub up against each other.
All in all this is a great eclectic dance compilation by one of the top deephouse labels out there. Too bad you could not enjoy the music in the club.

Label: Exploited
LC: 15799
Artist: Various Artists
Title: Shir Khan Presents Welt Am Draht 2020
Releasedate all stores: 10.12.2020

Shir Khan Presents Welt Am Draht 2020

Luv Me More (Strip Dub)

Enduro Disco - Luv Me More (Strip Dub) I Exploited

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

NEAT have bottled up some of that frosty Stockholm atmosphere in their new 3-track EP, ‘Lavish All Round’, ready to deliver more deeply chilled melodic house across the world.
The title track gallops along at a decent pace with stuttering snare fills propelling it with added urgency as a nagging hook filters in and out of the depths. Deft chords do battle with a sprightly, fizzing synth blast in a question-and-answer style arrangement. The percussion builds further, the nagging refrain and the various melodic elements combining in softly euphoric harmony.
‘Ambiente Fashion’ is a somewhat meatier affair, featuring one Ms. Trance Late. Analog drum machine rhythms percolate in a tribal arrangement as vox pads and rubbery electro bass build a solid groove foundation. An Italo-esque arpeggio tickles and trickles its way into this thick mesh of sound, providing the track’s gently pulsating vocal element. It’s a hypnotic ride through subtle FX touches, robotic vocal snatches and continual automation that gives it a living, breathing feel.
‘Lit Forever’ makes for a dazzling finale, spilling over with old skool synth leads and arpeggios that hark back to ‘90s prog in a beautiful way. The pitter-patter of hi-hats and the smack of drum machine snares provide the foundations for these resplendent melodic elements to flow over, as plaintive bass notes permeate the frosty atmospherics. A thing of real beauty.

Artist: NEAT 
Release: Lavish All Around
Label: Exploited
Cat: EXPDIGITAL215
LC: 15799 
Publisher: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing
Releasedate Beatport & Streaming: 23.04.21
Releasedate Global Download: 07.05.21

Lavish All Around

Ambiente Fashion feat. Ms Trance Late

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NEAT - Ambiente Fashion feat. Ms Trance Late I Exploited

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)