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"Working my ass off, to be honest," is how Eli Escobar starts our interview  below. That basically sums up his vibe. The New Yorker might not have the same household name status of other DJs who have been soundtracking Manhattan clubs since the early '90s, but he certainly deserves it. Any New York resident worth their salt should have him near the top of the list of their favorite local DJs. He plays anywhere and everywhere in the city, and he can play pretty much anything he wants to, as his RA Podcast will attest.

When it comes to his own music, Escobar puts out records equally informed by disco, hip-hop and house—in other words, a very New York sound. He hasn't been producing as long as he's been DJing, but his albums and EPs for labels like Classic, Night People and Razor N Tape are full of the soul, humor and talent of someone who knows dance music inside out.

As Escobar says below, he doesn't really have any one type of sound. His DJing varies greatly from night to night, and he's always adding to his considerable collection, so no one set is quite the same as another. For his RA Podcast, put together painstakingly with many specially edited tracks and recorded in a hotel room in Colombia, he strikes a relatively reflective tone, but it's still eminently danceable. He moves gradually through two hours of house and disco that ranges from celebratory to muted, from minimalist to rich with live instrumentation. It's the sound of New York dance music as passed through generations, from one of its best and most beloved musical storytellers.

@eliescobar

Read more: https://ra.co/podcast/839

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RA.839 Eli Escobar

Taken from the album 'Guy', released 09 June 2023 on Ninja Tune: https://jayda-g.lnk.to/guySo

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Meant To Be

Running Out

Start It Up

1. Fouk - Truffles 
2. Felipe Gordon – Highly corrosive acid 
3. Dam Swindle – Sugar sugar 
4. Lore of the Samurai – Space designer 
5. Demuir – Philippine sunrise 
6. Crackazat - We know 
7. Adesse Versions – Push it along 
8. M.ono – Delaware state route 
9. Nachtbraker – Gurl 
10. Nebraska – The blues 
11. Pitto – You treat me like a fool 
12. Perdu – Sacramento 
13. Marina Trench feat. Sabrina Bellaouel – Wake up 
14. Makèz – Feel the same 
15. Orlando Voorn - Tenderness

Hidden Gems

Nachtbraker - Gurl

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The Warehouse Beast

Heels & Souls step back to ‘88 for their sixth reissue, relicensing, and remastering Flair's anthemic soul number 'Chasin' The Rain.'  For the uninitiated, strap yourself in for six blissful minutes of heavy bass licks, soaring vocals, and infectious synth lines. Consisting of Janet Rose (aka UK Soul queen JB Rose), Joe Matz, Peter Bielig, and Peter Shindler, Flair was a predominantly German affair, with Rose being the only UK band member and Bielig living in London during the late '80s. This is a curious detail considering 'Chasin' The Rain' is often lauded today as a UK Soul classic - partially due to its release on the prolific UK label Champion. However, it's squeaky-clean production values, and the fact it was mixed and mastered at the famous Jankowski Studio in Stuttgart by three Germans, reveals a somewhat different story.

The track has that UK street soul heavy low-end, but with a synth-pop flavour sprinkled in the mix - swinging synth lines and gated snares aplenty. Yet from chatting to Peter Bielig, who's been instrumental in getting this record reissued, the sounds sweeping across the Atlantic from the likes of Jam and Lewis - who blended R&B, funk, soul, and pop - were clearly a big influence too. Those were heady days for four young twenty-something musicians, with Peter recalling cherished memories these tracks bring back, telling of his and JB's PA sessions at London's Gulliver's nightclub. However, while 'Chasin' The Rain' had all the hallmarks of a chart-breaking hit, Champion prioritized other projects and the record never broke. Sadly, the group disbanded after only two releases, and this musical gem was consigned to the crates of those in the know.  Unfortunately, the master tapes were nowhere to be found, so Heels & Souls had the maestro, Sean P, rip and restore a mint copy of the record, with award-winning mastering engineer Cicely Balston working her studio magic for that extra punch.

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PREMIERE : Flair - Chasin The Rain (Dub)

Brine - Outer Space Grooves
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Brine - Keep Runnin' From You (DEEJ OF KOOLEY HIGH Remix)

'When She Dance (David Ariza Club Edit)', out now on Ninja Tune: https://jayda-g.lnk.to/wsd-daSo

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When She Dance (David Ariza Club Edit)

Island Dreams

Wave Riding

Vince Watson is releasing the follow up to his seminal Moments In Time, entitled ‘Another Moment In Time’. Over the twenty years since the original release Vince has put out more than ten LPs of various flavours. Here he returns to the vibe and feel of those early works. ‘Another Moment in Time’ wastes no time in exploring those rich, melancholic tones with his stunning piano chords and an essence of nostalgia that is both thought provoking and deeply satisfying. This album takes Vince Watson ever further into his original sound but with a pristine quality and finesse that his early work was yet to benefit from.
 
From the opener with its rich acid deepness and subtle keys, to the energetic and deeply fulfilling ‘Flashback’ that gives a nod to Funk d’Void’s Diablo or KiNK. ‘Peace Of Mind’ features the incredible talents of the Underground Resistance ‘Timeline’ keyboard master Jon Dixon as co-writer, this combination of both musicians is an ear to behold; the piano and Rhodes playing is straight up high-tech jazz. ‘Lost In the Deep’ takes its cues from Detroit but hits different with twisting chords and grooves. ‘Whispers’ delivers the most melancholic deepness on the LP, whereas ‘Sunshine’ is pure out and out happiness with its twisting chords and a firm foundation in Detroit. Written on the first sunny day after the winter, you can hear the breath of relief within the track . ‘Rendezvous [Finale]’ is the 3rd and final version of a cut that’s had a long and satisfying journey. Originally released on Carl Craig’s Planet E in 2006, it was then formatted into Afro House for Osunlade’s Yoruba Records in 2018, and in ‘22 this new version was debuted for Carl Cox’s Birthday at DC10 in Ibiza for Vince’s live set. The reaction sealed the deal!  ‘Forever’ and ‘Make A Wish’ are straight up club cuts that featured on a single also in ‘22. The album closes out with the peacefully beautiful  ‘Sleep’ that rounds things off to sonic perfection.
 
This feels like the next evolution in Vince Watson. The finesse, the musicality, musicianship, and the production levels are of the highest level. ‘Peace of Mind’and ‘Flashback’ may well be two of the biggest tracks that Watson has released to date.

Another Moment In Time LP

PREMIERE : Vince Watson - Another Moment In Time

After a number of diverse outings with other labels, Ben Sun returns to his native Voyeurhythm with a somewhat personal two-track 12” for the label he co-founded. The record will be released towards the end of June, the follow up to the label’s debut album from Francis Inferno Orchestra.

Remote Release

On their latest excursion, Last Year At Marienbad proudly invite you into the gloriously breezy, beautifully put together world of Retromigration, who’s melodic abilities have put him firmly within everyone’s passenger seat as they shoot down a sun kissed highway…

There are a number of artists within the present day who’s names remain constantly on the tongues of music lovers, and Retromigration’s name has been there so consistently of late for a number of reasons. His music represents the nucleus of what dance music means to so many, a form of music that channels the soul, chimes deep within the mind, and makes the listener escape into the depths of their emotional palette. His songs have an ever present Jazz presence to them, but his sound has numerous components to it, with rhythmic feel being right at the heart of proceedings. Retromigration always finds a way to feel himself out within his records, covering an enormity of ground and allowing each track to interact with the next. This is what makes his tracks at ease with the listener, forging an important connection that works with mood and the concept of listening intently - and feeling very content about it. The instrumental approach he makes is certainly something, and channels into the notion that his music can come alive in any context, swaying to the rhythm of life rather than the confines of space. With excellent releases on labels such as WOLF, Handy and previously on Last Year at Marienbad to name but a few, Retromigration has traversed the plains of human expressionism and conjured up some pure magic within his music, not least with this latest effort of his…..

2022 was a busy year for the producer, overseeing four releases including ‘Kush Calls’, which featured some truly exquisite and memorable cuts that lingered long in the memory. ‘Dead Tech’ sees Retromigration shift over into more clubby territory, but many of the motifs we all know and love him for make some notable appearances as we shift from track to track. Playful, emotively porous and ever searching are perhaps some key features of the first two tracks, ‘BO’ and ‘Lapras’, which represent Retromigration doing house in such a refined and considered manner. Powerful swaying rhythm sections interweave themselves with melodic excellence, including an inspired flute line that rides high within the EP’s opener. The intro then flows into a groove like no other, with the flute featuring prominently once again with particular emphasis placed upon the breakdown, which dips the listener in such a glorious mood. The vocals that move in and around the groove are inspired, providing an additional level of narrative in which to dive deep within.

The title track anchors the album in the mid section, and it takes the mood down to a softly speaking space. Effortless in its approach, the tune takes all the time it needs to saunter along, with a groove to ride upon and a collection of melodic layers that are so easy on the ear, and the heart too. ‘Half Pure’ arrives next, and this one kicks the tempo up a few notches to the energies that persisted in the opening cuts. The vocals make more of a visible presence here, with the repeating vocal working very well indeed with the solid chordal arrangement. The melodies are once again handle with care and attention, their floating feel merging superbly with the rhythm as the listener is allowed to rise higher and higher. To wrap up proceedings, we have Da Poet on remix duties of ‘Half Pure’, and this one compliments what has come before wonderfully. The additional glassy chords do wonders to the soul, with the bass line adding power and purpose to the groove. Its a fitting end to a record that carries the listener along, showcasing all it has to offer from up high but also on the ground too, with feelings reverberating from top to bottom - always shifting, searching and moving, no matter what.

PREMIERE: Retromigration - Half Pure (Da Poet Remix)

Intr0beatz returns for his fifth release on the label with the Augnablick (“Moment” in his native Icelandic).

Here he returns with three tracks of of impeccably produced melodic, atmospheric and groove filled deep house that make up his easily identifiable sound.

Previous EPs on the label have gathered support from the like of Crackazat, Dam Swindle, Kerri Chandler, Mark Farina, Scott Diaz, Art of Tones, Luke Solomon, Kraak & Smaak and many more.

Augnablik EP

Intr0beatz - Illustrated Chords

Spaceship In Tokyo EP

Spaceship in Tokyo (Donald Dust Remix)

Ooh Song / More I Get

More I Get

Freerange Records Colour Series: Grey 09 Sampler

It’s safe to say this release marks Heist’s most international endeavor so far: next up we’ve got Alma Negra, 4 guys with roots in Portugal, Cabo Verde, Italy and Spain, hailing from Switzerland. They’re putting out an African influenced EP with German Detroit afficionado Soulphiction involved for a remix.

Out May 8 2017 in all on & offline stores, buy it exclusively on our webstore now:
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Alma Negra - Endless summer (Soulphiction remix) (preview)

Melchior Sultana hits hard again with a 10 track album going from a deep to a more club atmosphere but always showcasing musicality and soul, 'Are You Listening' is another episode in an artist's honest vision of the definition of House and music in general.

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