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this was supposed to be for house music but I got carried away

Carmen, this house is filthy! >;(

Classic Deep House

release date: 24th of February 2014
Beatport exclusive: http://bit.ly/EelkeEP

Early support from The Aston Shuffle, Hernan Cattaneo, Jacques Renault, Kidnap Kid, Nick Warren, Damian Lazarus, Rub N Tug, diskJokke, Bottin, Coyote, Mixmag and more.  

With most DJ’s barely getting their teeth in to 2014 yet, Rotterdam based composer and producer Eelke Kleijn is already back teasing more huge tracks. Set for release on Feb. 24 on Eskimo Recordings are two brand new originals. ‘Lovely Sweet Divine’ is a slice of space disco heaven. This otherworldly tune is drenched in expansive reverb, disco rhythms and infectious arpeggiated basslines.

Typically brooding with an uplifting inflection, 'A Tale Of Two Lovers' is Eelke at the top of his game – only what we have come to expect from recent months. Combining fluid violins, hang drums and his typical bass rumble it’s a track from someone so adept at production they have the confidence and freedom to play around with styles in the 7-minute runtime.

TRACKLIST
1. Eelke Kleijn - Lovely Sweet Divine
2. Eelke Kleijn - A Tale Of Two Lovers
3. Eelke Kleijn - A Tale Of Two Lovers (Dub Mix)

'A Tale Of Two Lovers' will also feature on ‘The Blue Collection’, the second installment in a new compilation series on Eskimo based around colours. It’s the follow-up to last year’s lauded 'The Pink Collection’.

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Artwork by Verbals Picks.

Lovely Sweet Divine / A Tale Of Two Lovers

Eelke Kleijn - Lovely Sweet Divine

Deep Spelle Feat. Amy G. - Imagine (ORIGINAL MIX)

i decided to remix one of my own tracks off my 1st album "secret asian man" (2011) - african dope records
the grrrl created these visuals to play out for our live shows and quickly made a video edit "vj style" for this remix…within about an hour. pretty good going.
the video to this remix can be viewed here:
http://youtu.be/Iv_W2LBaadM

here is a link to the original version: https://soundcloud.com/africandope/mr-sakitumi-funky-strut?in=africandope/sets/mr-sakitumi-secret-asian-man


Funky Strutt - Mr Sakitumi Remix (video link-by The Grrrl-in description)

i remixed another track off my 1st album "secret asian man" 2011 - african dope records.
once again, the grrrl quickly made a video edit 'vj style' of her original video creation to the original version.
the remix video (by the grrrl) can be viewed here:
http://youtu.be/GIz1nUksM90

the original video (by the grrrl in collab with gen)and track can be viewed here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2lBQNdde8g

Jungle Jimmy - Mr Sakitumi Remix (video link - by The Grrrl in description)

Young Thug - Hey I (No Tags)

As an artist with already a lot of very successful material to his name, Rodriguez Jr.’s debut album Bittersweet is a highly anticipated release. There are in fact many reasons why people should hold their breath for it - an impressive 11 track body of work that features some of the well renowned and loved Rodriguez Jr. sonic traits, as well as a lot of new and previously unchartered musical ground. It simultaneously presents techno, atmospheric dub, hypnotic, melancholy and hands down hedonistic music, and with a focus on exploring textures and moods, there is something here for everyone to get lost in.

Rodriguez Jr., aka Oliver Mateu, was originally introduced to music through radio in the south of France, where he closely followed a selection of 80s bands, as well as forming a strong love for synthesizers. It wasn’t long before he was inspired to start his own group with partner Giles Escoffier ‘The Youngsters’, which quickly signed to Laurent Garnier’s F-Communications, taking them to some of the biggest clubs and festivals around the world. After great success, the project was put on hold and over the last five years Mateu has been given the space to focus more on his solo work and finally the opportunity to create an album.

In spite of his French origins, both Olivier Mateu's artist name and productions lean more towards his father's Spanish roots, with a Mediterranean warmth and party atmosphere often coming to the fore. Bittersweet, however, embodies influences from all over the world. Inspired during recent trips to Japan, Canada and Europe, the voyaging Rodriguez Jr. accompanied by his laptop lay down ideas in hotel rooms after playing in clubs and absorbed the different environments around him into his work. With each country creating a new experience, his touring has played a big part in the variety of tracks that are presented here.

Whilst the spice of Bittersweet was captivated in far away places, the main body of the production of the album was carried out in Mateu’s hidden away studio in Belgium, filled with many loved pieces of analogue gear and synthesizers. Ranging from the Roland TR909, for a classic house drum feel, to the Korg MS10 for dirtier sounds, and a selection of Roland keyboards to choose from, “I am definitely a synth fetishist! Ahaha!” (Rodriguez Jr.). Each has contributed in Rodriguez Jr.’s quest to create an artistic project of the highest quality and creativity that he is capable of, with outstanding results. He has also drawn on the creative input of two musicians who are featured in two of the tracks – And.Id playing his trumpet and Cari Golden’s vocals.

A masterpiece that truly reflects the Rodriguez Jr. of today, it also offers us enough variety and surprise to keep us inspired by this ever-evolving artist. Reflecting on the tracks Bittersweet refers to the contradictory forces at play within the music – it may be beautiful and it may be sweet – but be careful of the party animal it can unleash both in the creator and within all of you present on the dancefloor!

Rodriguez Jr. - Massilia

Sibot´s Allblackblackkat rework is part of "re:code H0" by @okmalumkoolkat - released on May 25th.

re:code H0 – a colourful collection of Holy Oxygen I re:codes with contributions by @jumpingbackslash, @petitenoir, @saluteaut, @sibot and @wandl.

Out now and available at your favourite download store:
smarturl.it/re-code-h0-bandcamp
smarturl.it/re-code-h0-iTunes
smarturl.it/re-code-h0-boomkat
smarturl.it/re-code-h0-bleep

→ soundcloud.com/affine-records/sets/okmalumkoolkat-re-code-h0

Mastered by Paul Movahedi
Artwork by Gregor Lehrl

Releasedate: 25/05/2015
Catalog: Holy Oxygen I (DIGAFF 004)
© Affine Records 2015
www.affinerecords.com

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Okmalumkoolkat - Allblackblackkat (Sibot Remix)

Sifting through East African treasures has become quite a thing for us lately. Trans-Mara Express flew the flag for Lebanon and Kenya not too long ago; today Mikael Seifu spoils us with gifts from neighbouring Ethiopia. And oh, what a present it is. Returning to the familiar grounds of Washington D.C. label 1432 R - the imprint that released his debut Yarada Lij EP last year - comes Seifu's next project, The Lost Drum Beat.

His penchant for melding electronic hardware and traditional Ethiopian sounds is as novel as ever here. The title track manoeuvres with all the mystifying, dubstep/garage jerks of a Burial number, yet this is slightly brighter and more bouncy territory. Nocturnal by nature, yet less forlorn and blessed with ghostly percussive intonations.

Catch it on its June 19th release date.

Mikael Seifu "The Lost Drum Beat" - Boiler Room Debuts

Pre-order the new album 'It Is What It Is', released 3 April on Brainfeeder: https://thundercat.lnk.to/it-is-what-it-isSo

Ninjashop: http://found.ee/giantsroam
iTunes: http://found.ee/giantsroam-it

'Them Changes'
Written and Produced by S. Bruner / S. Ellison
Bass, Vocal - S. Bruner
Keyboards, Programming - S. Ellison
Saxophone - Kamasi Washington
Piano - Dennis Hamm

Virtuoso bassist and singer-songwriter Stephen Bruner aka Thundercat returns to the Brainfeeder fold with his first solo material in two years, having already made outstanding contributions to not one, but two, of the greatest albums of 2015 - To Pimp a Butterfly and The Epic - by fellow Los Angelians Kendrick Lamar and Kamasi Washington. 

Mini-album 'The Beyond / Where the Giants Roam' will be released digitally on Monday 22nd June via Brainfeeder.

http://brainfeeder.net/thundercat

iTunes

Thundercat - 'Them Changes'

The new album UNBREAKABLE available now. 

iTunes: http://smarturl.it/JanetUnbreakable 
Amazon: http://smarturl.it/JanetUnbreakableAmz
Spotify: http://smarturl.it/JanetUnbreakableSp 
Official Webstore: http://smarturl.it/JanetStore 

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No Sleeep

New Album 'Samantha' out 8-28-15:
http://www43.zippyshare.com/v/7huU6v6P/file.html

Pitch Black Ft. Rome Fortune

In 2015 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. The current roster includes Mennie, Kotelett & Zadak, Click Click, Martin Waslewski, Jey Kurmis and SevenDoors. In 2016 Exploited Ghetto also saw guest appearances from the likes of Tigerskin and Ian O Donovan.

Exploited Ghetto Trax Vol. 02 sums up 8 Exploited Ghetto releases from 2016.

Exploited Ghetto Release have been played out by various big DJs such as Claude Von Stroke, Solomun, Koelsch, Tiga, Jamie Jones, DJ Hell, Jimmy Edgar, Dave Clark, Daniel Avery, John Digweed, Ewan Pearson, Catz N Dogs, Groove Armada, Audiojack, Loco Dice, DJ Sneak, The Revenge, Pete Tong, Heidi, B Traits, Dusky, Dave Aju, Claptone, MANIK, Jesse Rose, Richy Ahmed, Ashworth, Riva Starr, Waff, Pig & Dan, Adriatique, Gardens Of God, Maxxi Soundsystem, Laurent Garnier, Tensnake, Tim Green, Dusky, Ardalan, The Glimmers, Good Guy Mikesh, PBR Streetgang, Psychemagik, Horse Meat Disco, Kraak&Smaak, Matthias Tanzmann, Luke Solomon, Shadowchild, Martin Landsky, Mr. V, Arthur Baker, Breach, AME, Wolf&Lamb, Friendly Fires, Superflu, Shiba San, Steve Lawler, Dubfire, Hackman, SIS, Pedro Winter, Shit Robot, In Flagranti, DJ Feadz, XXXY, dOP, Danny Howard, Baikal, Iron Curtis, Kasper Bjoerke.

THUMP: ‘Back in 2007, the born and bred Berliner Shir Khan began Exploited, a hybrid record label boasting an impressive roster of artists, and a heavy, deep house sound. Eight years later, Exploited is a staple in the music libraries of underground house fans worldwide. It’s an exciting time for the creatives behind the brand, as their name has expanded to include Exploited Ghetto, a sub-label that promises the same bouncy club tunes the project was initially founded on.

DEEPHOUSE AMSTERDAM: ‘The German house label Exploited, which is known for great releases and great parties alike, has announced the release of a new sublabel, according to Mixmag. Exploited, the magnificent label from Berlin, can surely be called one of the leading labels of contemporary house music. With a string of excellent releases during the past few years, the label is now branching out into Exploited Ghetto. The new sublabel will focus on bringing new acts into the scene. Much of what the label does will be focused on one-off releases, from people yet not in the Exploited roster.’

FAZE MAG: ‘Exploited avancierte über die Jahre zu einer der ersten Adressen im Bereich zeitgenössischer House Musik und diente Künstlern wie Adana Twins, Claptone oder Doctor Dru als Sprungbrett zu einer steilen, internationalen Karriere. Aber auch Shir Khan selbst profitierte vom Hype um sein Label und wurde so im Zuge dessen zu einem global gefragten DJ. Wenn es um deutsche Houselabels geht, ist Exploited schon lange kein Geheimtip mehr. Mittlerweile hat sich das Berliner Imprint zu einer stetigen Erscheinung in Charts und Plattenkoffern avanciert. Nun steht mit Exploited Ghetto ein Sublabel an.

Artist: Various Artists
Title: Shir Khan Presents Exploited Ghetto Volume 02
Format: Digital
LC: 15799
Cat: EXPDIGITAL139
Released: 18.11.16

Shir Khan Presents Exploited Ghetto Trax, Vol. 2

Golden Girls feat. Lazarusman

Tigerskin & Jack Jenson - Golden Girls feat. Lazarusman | Exploited

The future is here and it’s deeper than ever before!
Deep Future is one of the hot upcoming acts which present a new innovative style bearing fat, deep sounds. He has already hit some charts and has collaborated with a selection of bring known international producers.
We at Take Away are delighted to present this brand new 3 track EP pack from Deep Future, named "The Summer of 95".
This is a massive release showcasing the craft of Deep Future and the large variety this artist executes.
Each track on this EP possesses his own distinctive character and are ranging from deep emotional house to deep tech house motifs enhanced with vocals &sweet percussive leads. The Surprising groove, combine perfectly long with the beats and the vocal around all this atmospheric pack. 
 
The summer of 95 is the perfect pack, summarizing this great, incredible summer.
  


Deep Future - The Summer of 95

Purchase on Itunes: smarturl.it/JEFFVOL7
Purchase on Amazon: amzn.com/B00BLZKA1C

Africa is a hub for some of the most out there Hip-Hop and Sibot has been a huge staple in the scene. From from doing projects with Ninja (Die Antwoord) to Spoek mathabo and others to winning the SA Battle Championships in 2002 he's done it all.  Now see's his first jeffree with is a packed release with weird but catchy futuristic beats from the beathead genius. The title track "Magnet Jam" and "No Question" sound like Q-bert's "Wave Twisters"  for a new generation, weird spacey reverse suction beats for droids and punk robots.  The final track is like a lost tune from an unheard cantina band from Star Wars, its like future funk for midget aliens that dance on the bar tops for bit coins.  This said Sibot has clearly lost his mind, these are sounds you've never heard before that make you dance in unthought of ways.

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Sibot - Magnet Jam

Luke Fair -There Is No Light (Soul Minority Remix)

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)