Quite a special one here! Wonderfully deep and emotive compas from one of the leading groups in the genre. Some of the best instrumentation you can find in Antillean music... with sumptuous sax solos, triumphant trumpet sections, sweet keys and beautiful vocals. A real gem that has been working excellently as a powerful closing track recently. 

Not an easy edit given that the track is not quantised, making  looping difficult. Nevertheless I did my best to make a more DJ friendly intro taken from the middle of the track. The original vocal intro is lovely, however the minute or so afterwards as well as the last minute in the original I think loose a bit of the impact and drama that makes it so good on the dancefloor. Therefore as wel as some other rearrangements, they've been cut out from the edit. Feel free to listen to the great original version on Cedric Woo's 'Cookies and Berries' youtube channel (I also bought the record from him, hence this edit is likely made from the same copy!).

Hope you enjoy this one - I think it's special. Shoutout to Dijon's Under Radaar for the tip :)

Daniel Dimbas & La Differencia - Fo Nou Priye Mon Dye (JOSH FB / Discothèque Tropicale Edit)

90s Zouk BOMB! Enjoy this extended rework, a perfect peak time track!

Shango - Paladjé (Sunni D Extended Rework)

VINYL/DIGITAL - https://spacetalkmusic.bandcamp.com/album/night-city-life-ii

Much has changed for Ilan Pdahtzur since the release of his Night City Life compilation six years ago. Back then, he was a little-known record collector who shared obscure, synth-heavy music that “captured the night-time glow” of the city he calls home, London, via a dedicated Instagram page.

Fast forward to 2025 and Ilan is now a respected member of the international digger-selector community, having delivered must-check mixes for the likes of Bordello A Parigi, Bayete, Hunee’s Lifetones and Sound Metaphors.

It seems a fitting time, then, for Spacetalk to unleash Night City Life II, a second deep dive into Ilan’s distinctive, neon-lit sound world – a place where European synth-pop rarities, Italo-dance treats, dancefloor-focused post-boogie instrumentals soundtrack strolls around shuttered skyscrapers, dockside housing estates and wharf-side warehouse conversions.

In the six years that have passed since the release of Night City Life, Ilan has uncovered many more rarities, private-press gems and slept-on treats, with 14 of these featuring on the dusty-fingered crate-digger’s sublime sequel. As with its predecessor, much effort has been made to track down the artists behind the synth-heavy songs on show, with the vinyl edition featuring extended liner notes where some tell the story of their track in detail.

Musically, there’s much to set the pulse racing within Ilan’s superb selections, from the slow-motion shuffle of Playground’s self-released 1984 B-side ‘Rainy Day Woman’ and the brilliance of Shamor’s 1985 South African synth-pop special ‘Close To You (Bwela Pafupi)’, to Sharon & Tracy’s ‘The Sheik’ – a belly-dancing inspired slab of TB-303 bass-driven house – and the kaleidoscopic, piano-rich 1992 Euro-house brilliance of ‘Come Into My Life’ by Jennifer.

Dive deeper into the collection and more under-appreciated musical masterpieces make their presence felt. There’s Sicilian musician Claudio D’Ignoti’s lesser-known boogie-era single ‘Anche Per Noi’, where rubbery bass guitar, Nile Rodgers style disco guitar licks and spacey synths dominate the sound space, Lena’s fashion circuit-inspired, early Pet Shop Boys-esque ‘Embrasse-Moi (Strumentale)’ – one that members of Milan’s Paninaro movement would surely have enjoyed – and a sublime, spaced-out and effects laden dancefloor dub of ‘Rescue Me (Imagination)’ by Jimmy D, a genuinely sought-after jam originally released on a now impossible-to-find seven-inch single.

Offering another genuinely distinctive, carefully curated collection of lesser-known musical treats, Night City Life II is another essential, immersive and synthesizer-powered journey through Ilan’s unique sonic world.

Night City Life II

SPACETALK SHOP

Jennifer - Come Into My Life

Eimen - Pa Fe Mannie'w (Disco Frenchy Edit)

Proper party starting italo house from 1993 released on R S Records. Ultra rare vinyl with wild synths and a fun bouncy dancefloor friendly melody. Edited to max out the effect... hope you enjoy!

Club Tropicana - Sound System (JOSH FB / Discothèque Tropicale Edit)

Synth-Pop edit by @tombolas from @averagerecordsbln

SMUT002 - B1 - Waiting For A Dirty Girl (Tom Bolas Edit)

Love on the Riviera Vol. 4

Romain is Born in France and raised across Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the USA, Romain's nomadic roots fuel his vision of a borderless world, united by rhythm and dance.
A key figure in Asia’s music scene for over 19 years, he launched ventures like the award-winning Fauve Radio & Records, the record store The Pharmacy, and helped shape countless events and festivals—cementing his status as a tastemaker and paving the way for global recognition.
His Boiler Room debut in 2018 marked a turning point, launching him into a full-time DJ/producer role. He’s since released on respected labels like Sound Metaphors, Live At Robert Johnson, Kalahari Oyster Cult, Permanent Vacation, and Eskimo Recordings.
Romain has played iconic venues and festivals including Panorama Bar & Lab.oratory, Fabric, Lux Fragil, Sonar, and Nuits Sonores.
His new dawless live set—raw, emotional, and high-energy—has taken him from Brazil to Japan, Lisbon to Australia.
With two decades of digging and a treasure trove of synths, drum machines, and over 3000 records, Romain binges deep musical knowledge and adaptability is his super-power, whether it’s a sunrise beach set or a festival atop the Great Wall of China, he will make them dance.

We met on the dance floor after sharing a few words and a few steps during an Asa Tate set. Beyond the respect I have for his music, there’s also respect for the simple, genuine person he is. As I mentioned in the description of the series, connections are created but, more importantly, they are nurtured. Thank you so much for accepting to be part of it.

LINKS:
https://soundcloud.com/romainfx852
https:// www.facebook.com/romainfx852/
https://ra.co/dj/romainfx
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7yZBmsZZJq0qMhJlDe2ZML
https://www.discogs.com/artist/5320338-Romain-Fx



#house #disco #funk #electronic #romainfx #bhangra

Off The Hook - OTH/01 - Romain FX

This edit is a fresh reimagining of Zouké, originally released in 1991 and performed by Keen, with production by Alex Louiser — whose whereabouts today remain unknown. This version brings a slightly more instrumental oriented feel and a modern dynamic, carefully shaped for today’s dancefloors, while keeping the spirit of the original alive.

The file is available for free download via the “Buy” link.

Free Download

Keen - Zouké (Antes e Depois Technozouk Edit)

シロガラス Shirogarasu - 無限ガチャ Backstabbed in a Backwater Dungeon - Ending Theme - Piano Cover

再臨:片翼の天使 ～Advent: One-Winged Angel (Hip/hop Remix)

Record loving selector DJ based in London (and formerly Edinburgh). I love sticking my head in crates and learning more about the amazing music that can be found across the world. 

I'm a bit of retro zouk specialist (checkout my zouk show on My Analog Journal for more) but also have a great interest in soca, highlife, makossa, PALOP music, bubblegum, kwaito, latin freestyle and beyond - I enjoy celebrating globally sourced groovy records to fill dancefloors, and deliver an experience that makes club goers smile while they move

My mission is to spread this wonderful music and the talented artists that contributed to its creation with as many as people as possible! 

I run a clubnight and reissue / edits label along with a few friends called “Discothèque Tropicale”. Music to bring the boogie, fill the floors and put smiles on faces! 
 
Pls ask for IDs I’ll always give them! Don't be a stranger, drop me a DM on Instagram anytime I always love to connect with fellow music lovers from around the world. Send me music pls 🙌

Music is a universal language with the power to break barriers and bring people together ❤️ 

jtsfryerbloom@gmail.com for bookings or probs faster to whack me a message on insta (@joshffb). Much Love, JOSH FB xx