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Istanbul-based and Soul Clap Records and Fools’ Gold artist Zeynep Erbay delivers two beautifully melodic tracks for Exploited which draw on her classical piano training and eclectic tastes.
‘Dream Of You’ begins with phasing chord pads swirling around a hypnotic spoken vocal, with twangy bass and driving Italo beats soon bursting into life. Stuttering synths build the melodic progression before a glassy lead line chimes in with a gorgeous, fluffy melody that forms the heart of this glorious track. Halfway through, old skool house style electric piano chords trade places with the lead to provide a soaring mood switch, with more fizzing melody and great use of delays and snare, tom and kick fills to keep things moving.
‘Disillusion’ is a touch deeper, with a pleasingly phasing bassline pulse underpinning melancholic chord changes played out by beautiful, crystalline arps and deft chords. Shades of classic progressive house creep in as acidic gurgles rub up against spacious delays and vividly morphing synth sequences. It’s a super-classy piece of work that brings with it a real sense of emotion and atmosphere.

Dream Of You

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Zeynep Erbay - Disillusion | Exploited

SHIGAluv - DJ and electronic music artist 
based in Tel Aviv, Israel. Known for her dynamic sets blending organic & progressive house, melodic techno, with a touch of trance. Her performances are characterized by uplifting basslines and soulful melodies, creating immersive journeys for her audience.

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)