Custom-made bootlegs, mash-ups & edits from the KU archive. Originally put together for KU Broadcasts & live shows over the last ten years, plus some that have never seen the light of day before - enjoy :)

King Unique Bootlegs & Secret Weapons

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PROBKA

here you go - bit of brighton bass from anushka (doing great things on giles peterson's brownwood recordings) crossed with clattering tech-funk from malta's carl bee on mbf

original tracks are here -
http://www.gillespetersonworldwide.com/anushka-the-constant-free-download/

http://www.beatport.com/track/maze-original-mix/4549339

check out both the artists, well worth your time - & please, if you dig this freebie then give it a share on here or twitter or facebook or even just play it to random strangers in real life - nice one

Anushka vs. Carl Bee "Constantly Maze'd (King Unique Bootleg)" >FREE DOWNLOAD<

Give Me Life

Poppin - Alistair Vause Edit (FREE DL)

Free Download

Crush On You [FREE DL]

Here at Data Transmission we've always been a little hesitant when it comes to mash-ups; too many rappers dropped over classic rock or synth pop has left us mentally scarred. Step forward Chester's King Unique, with a bootleg remix combining three top dogs of contemporary dance; we think we've just been converted!

Combining Napoleon's 'Heart Of Night', Dave Seaman's 'Justified Replacement Of Lulu (Joeski Remix)' and 'Kiss Me Again' by Bakradze, Unique weaves a tech house groover with a tropical twist.

The tracks are taken from Unique's new 25-track Beyond Borders: London compilation for Armada, which includes a full 77-minute mix. Said to blend "old school drum ‘n’ bass and speed garage soundsets with the bump and groove of melodic house" the album is the first in a new mix series; Unique explains the concept via press release: "There’s no preconception; there are no expectations placed on the artist stylistically, the mix is literally 'without borders'. The only anchor is that it be tied to a place, and even how literally that is taken is up for grabs."

Kicking things off Unique wanted to explore the"musical mutation and graffiti scrawled grooves" of London. “I’m now mining the weirder techy end of the underground, in a scene where the ‘90s heritage is as relevant as when I started. I’m a ‘90s house coelacanth, an actual ‘90s producer that the kids can gawp at and prod with sticks,” he jests. "There are some bits of music on here that I adore more than my children.”

Beyond Borders: London (mixed by King Unique) drops today and we've included the full album tracklist for your approval, here: http://www.datatransmission.co.uk/news/debut-transmission-napoleon-vs-dave-seaman-vs-bakradze-heart-me-again-lulu-king-unique-rework/

Kinq Unique
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Napoleon vs Dave Seaman vs Bakradze - Heart Me Again Lulu (King Unique Rework)

Stepping back onto the scene after an introspective break, King Unique helps Armada Music set sail with their brand-new concept mix series. Beyond Borders taps forward-thinking artists, enlisting them to assemble a sound set showcasing cultural music tones from various destinations around the globe. 

The King most graciously kicks out a Frankenstein-formed rework for the regal affair. Stitched together from three tip-top tunes, KU weaves calming strings, circular keys and a beautiful broken beat into a royally relaxed groove. 

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Premiere: “Cassiopeia Feels Menace'd” (King Unique 'Beyond Borders' Rework)

This one's from KU Broadcast 4 back in 2005, lovely bit of vocal prog crossed with a super funky New York disco synth line; Renaissance tried to clear it for the official Phonique release but couldn't get the ok from DFA in time. Originals are Phonique feat. Erlund Oye "For The Time Being (Alex Kid Mix)" and The Juan MacClean "Give Me Every Little Thing" one of the all-time great funk tracks.

"Every Little Time (King Unique Bootleg)" Phonique vs. The Juan MacClean

Passed this edit to David from Soulwax the minute it was finished; they put it straight onto their Radio 1 Essential Mix, (aka "50,000,000 Soulwax Fans Can't Be Wrong"). A bunch of labels got very excited & tried to clear it for release but no love from Phil Oakey. Original tracks are Martini Bros. "Big & Dirty" and League Unlimited Orchestra "Things That Dreams Are Made Of".

"Big Dirty Dreams (King Unique Bootleg)" Human League vs. Martini Bros.

After a taste of their skills they gave with “Vizzy”, picked for the last “Smiley Goes to Sonar” compilation, Marco Tegui, Audictive & Depaack are back with a single titled “Tuetano a Ceniza”. This suggestive and spiritual track comes with smashing remixes by Larry Cadge, Israel Vich and Adam Helder.
Don’t miss it!

Artists: Marco Tegui, Depaack, Audictive
Title: Tuetano a Ceniza Ep
Label: Smiley Fingers
Cat. #: SFN155
Release date: DEC 14 2015

Tracklist:
01. Tuetano a Ceniza (Original Mix)
02. Tuetano a Ceniza (Larry Cadge Remix)
03. Tuetano a Ceniza (Israel Vich Remix)
04. Tuetano a Ceniza (Adam Helder Remix)

Tuetano a Ceniza (Larry Cadge Remix)

MOUTH TO MOUTH 10:

The original single came about during a very productive week for me. I made 5 songs in in 7 days right before one of the early DEMF festivals in Detroit. There was a great energy being shared by a lot of artists then, and I had just returned from a two week tour of Europe where I was ingesting so much new music. I sat down at my studio in Detroit and tried to recreate what I was hearing in the clubs. Mouth to Mouth was the stand out track of that session, and I made the entire thing in a few hours. I recorded it mostly live, tweaking and building the synths and muting/unmuting the channels in real time and just recording the result. I cleaned it up a little bit afterward, but left the length and overall arrangement intact. I remember playing it for a few people right away and it was clear something special was happening. There is something meditative in the simple repetition and slow build of it all. 

For this remix package, I chose every remixer. I went to my close friends, favourite remixers, and people I have always respected. There is such a diverse spread of talent with these artists, I knew every remix would be completely different. Each remix represents a different side of techno, which is where all of these artists come from. Everyone put a piece of themselves into this, and I'll forever be grateful to them for contributing to the project.

MOUTH TO MOUTH 10

Audion - Mouth To Mouth (Dense & Pika Remix)

Emerging from Detroit's vibrant DIY underground scene, Matthew Dear's Audion project has been feeding off the energy reverberating from dancefloors across the UK and Europe, but with a sound and spirit that is uniquely his own. Described as "techno in its purest sense", Audion now returns with his first album in a decade that embodies this ethos.

Forthcoming on !K7, Alpha is a collective body of work that was brought to life by Audion in a mere matter of weeks, coming at a defining moment in the artist's life. The mind bending "Destroyer" stands out in its warped, cyclical grandeur. Its distorted synth and tenacious bass provides listeners with the full bodied dancefloor flavour they have so eagerly anticipated. A highlight moment of Alpha – which stands as a visceral ode to the vibrancy of our global dance culture.

No sleep until Alpha drops. Catch it on 10 June.

Pre-Order

Audion "Destroyer" - Boiler Room Debuts

Balance EP

Gorge  Markus Homm - Balance (Original)

Deli020 - Far Away From A Distance - out 30th Sept. + Lena Willikens remix

Pre-order here: https://lnk.to/DELI020

Welcome To Sideways

Far Away From A Distance

Techno two-piece Slam (Stuart McMillan & Orde Meikle) bring the new double vinyl album Machine Cut Noise to the forefront next month Stuart and Orde's day-to-day proceedings consist of maximum time spent on the road, in airports and hotels; which also forms the creative hub for their music-making. It's this transitory state that largely dominates the vibe on Machine Cut Noise.

With each of the album's eleven tracks handed its own unique energy, this concept is probably depicted most prevalently in "Psalm". There is a deep emotional core found within this programmed 7.5-minute piece. It conjures a direction that 'has been paved by the machines which surround us'. A technophile's voyage into the unknown we strongly recommend getting on board with.

Machine Cut Noise comes out on 28th October on Slam's own Soma Records.

Slam "Psalm" - Boiler Room Debuts

Where @cosimodamiano has previously gone full-throttle, the latest release finds him dialling down the tempo. Choosing detail over intensity, the melodic flourishes on 'Iced Ashes' are given room to breathe as glacial synths cut to the bone like gusts of artic wind and the arpeggiating acid line grows in mass. Brittle but finely-tuned, the drum patterns are more structured than the broken rhythms found elsewhere on the release, but any freakiness lost is delivered in spades through Damiano’s nebulous 303s.

'Our Better Selves' is out December 21st on UN.T.O Records

Pre-order: bit.ly/2gg97Ll

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Premiere: Cosimo Damiano – Iced Ashes [UN.T.O.]

Markus Homm & Mihai Popoviciu - Transparent

Armand van helden - the funk phenomena VS Axel F - beverly hills Cop(AnY LIVE Mash-UP REMIX))

found a few more 'lost' KU bootlegs on the dj drive, will be upping them today - enjoy

Damian Lazarus & Sasha vs. Sabotage & Lady B "Spinnin' @ The End (King Unique Bootleg)"

Original tracks - 
Damian Lazarus "Spinnin' (Sasha Remix)" Get Physical
http://www.beatport.com/track/spinnin-sasha-remix/975145
Sabotage "The End (Lady B Stringsless Remix)" Musique Moderne

Damian Lazarus & Sasha vs. Sabotage & Lady B "Spinnin' @ The End (King Unique Bootleg)"

Adrianobsb.com - Armand Van Helden - The Funk Phenomena - (Vocal Remix)

Armand Van Helden - The Funk Phenomena (John Evil Rework 2009) Bootleg

hi - to celebrate passing 10,000 followers here on soundcloud i'm going to make some of the dozens of KU Bootlegs from the last few years available to download for a brief time only. up until now you had to be one of a very small gang of superstar dj dudes to get your hands on them so clear a space on your hard drive - you may want to keep these

every week or two i'll make one of the bootlegs available to download for just one week - then it's gone. keep an eye on the KU soundcloud & thank you for all your support, feedback & messages

Max Cooper vs. Marco Bailey "Maxco Blooper (King Unique Bootleg)"

the very wonderful Max Cooper in ambient remix mode, pitched up an octave & cut over rather fantastic Marco Bailey beats - proper thunderous sunrise techno

original tracks - 
Marco Bailey & Redhead 'Firestone' MB Elektronics
Olafur Arnalds & Nils Frahm 'a2 (Max Cooper Remix)' Erased Tapes

EDIT - ok that's it for this one, download is now 'off' - keep checking back to get the next bootleg

"Maxco Blooper (King Unique Bootleg)" Max Cooper vs. Marco Bailey

Audion - Mouth to Mouth

Sosa - DFCW

002 - Groovy

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King Unique is Matt Thomas, an all round studio junkie and dj with a taste for tripped-out cosmic techno and rough-edged underground house; in a career spanning nearly a decade KU’s distinctive sound has won an enviable global following. A ceaseless schedule of dj sets and festival gigs backed up by relentless studio sessions resulting in scores of records, remixes and radio broadcasts has made the KU sound an instantly recognizable part of the music-life of millions of the world’s clubbers - and a fixture in the vinyl crates, cd wallets and laptops of the world’s most influential djs. Consistently appealing across genres the tracks have been played by everyone from John Digweed to Soulwax, Richie Hawtin to Tiesto, and have turned up everywhere from Hollywood soundtracks to mobile ringtones - not to mention countless compilations and mix albums.  

Formed in 2001 by Matt Thomas & Matthew Roberts, King Unique hit the floor running, claiming the title of Undisputed Remix Champs by scoring five Essential New Tunes in five months on Pete Tong's "Essential Selection" Radio 1 show. A US Billboard Dance Chart number 1 for the remix of Dirty Vegas’ “Walk Into The Sun”, plus two more solo Essential New Tunes for Matt under his Watkins and Mainframe alter-egos saw KU firmly cement their place amongst the ranks of first-call remixers. The King Unique production touch has been in constant demand since, appearing on more than sixty remixes and yielding some of the biggest dance floor bombs known to man - Underworld's "Two Months Off", The Killers "Somebody Told Me", Planet Funk’s “The Switch”, John Dahlback's "Late Night Worries", and Tracey Thorn’s "Grand Canyon". 

2006 saw the end of the original duo’s studio partnership, as Matt Thomas took on the King Unique role as a solo artist. The four years since have seen the KU sound rise to new heights with a mixture of euphoric acidic melodies, dark brooding techno vibes and old skool beats. This new 'cosmic techno' has found it's home on John Digweed's Bedrock label with the release of "2000000 Suns" and the KU / Anthony Pappa collaboration “Vamoosh”. Backing up the new material have been remixes of John Digweed’s “Bilder”, Hernan Cattaneo’s “Teleport”, Fergie’s “PCP” and an on-going association with James Lavelle’s UNKLE project that has so far resulted in five stunning re-workings; “Heaven”, "Heavy Drug", “The Answer”, “Reign feat. Ian Brown” & “Rabbit In Your Headlights feat. Thom Yorke” - all adding up to reaffirm Matt's status as one of the most versatile and consistent producers of the last ten years.

The renowned King Unique dj set has made KU a regular addition to the line up of some of the world's most respected clubs and biggest festivals, playing everywhere from ultra-hip blacked-out sweat boxes in Tokyo to euphoric crowds of thousands on the tropical beaches of Madeira. An increasingly hectic international schedule has seen Matt racking up enough air-miles for a free trip to the moon, with gigs in Sydney, Panama, Budapest, Seoul, Helsinki, Mexico City, Dubai, Rosario, Bogota, Kazantip, Vilnius - just to name a handful. Since the very first shows Matt has pushed at the cutting edge of the technology revolution that's swept through club culture, taking laptops, new gadgets and studio gear into the booth. 2010 saw the addition of the near mythic Monome controller to the sonic armoury - part track-mangling Ableton controller and part psychedelic light show, lovingly hand built by techno-hippies in the Catskill Mountains. 

Matt + Mac + Monome = Beats + Bleeps = KU Live 

See you by the speakers ;)