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

2014 Rainbow Serpent tunes for sharing

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King Unique (Vocal House)

Open Records is proud to present our long-awaited first release from Melbourne's Timmus. Squizzle Kleph is an all-Aussie affair, with Timmus' wonky minimalistic funk backed up by solid remixes from FunkForm and Retza. We hope you enjoy!

Beatport: http://www.beatport.com/release/squizzle-kleph/1156210
Web: http://open-records.net/music/squizzle-kleph/
Mastering: http://humblegrovemastering.com/index.html

TIMMUS - Squizzle Kleph (Original Mix) SC PREVIEW

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<

Originally released on Perfecto back in 2002, "Requiem For A Dream" was arguably Leama's biggest release with the equally sublime Dream and Ambient Mixes. Since then the track has gained somewhat of a cult status and is considered a key classic among the progressive fans (in the traditional sense of the word progressive - as opposed to the widely recognised genre sound of today). Bringing the track bang up to date are new remixes from label head Paul Oakenfold, who's features his version on his new "Cream 21" compilation album, progressive house stalwart Quivver - who turns in a deep, brooding take and one of our favs Andre Sobota - whose recent remix of Justin Oh's "Find You" is still on daily rotation in the Perfecto office. Hot on the heels of his insane "Bullet in The Gun" makeover breaks legend Refracture delivers a truly delicious take which completes the package immaculately. With a powerful and varied mix of styles, this is a fierce package that will keep fans on all sides of the fence happy.

Leama - Requiem For A Dream (Quivver Remix) [Perfecto Records]

Out now on Pro-B-Tech Records.

Review:
http://www.releaseofficial.com/underground-allstars-night-pressure-pro-b-tech

Underground Allstars - Night Pressure (Quivver Remix)

A taster of my new production with One Million Toys forthcoming on Tulipa Recordings  on March 10th with remixes by Arjun Vagale and Roland M Dill. Super happy with this one :-)

Dave Seaman & One Million Toys 'Everything Comes In Threes'

A teaser of my forthcoming single with Funkagenda due out early in 2014 on Selador Recordings with remixes from Dapayk and Nicolas Masseyeff :-)

Dave Seaman & Funkagenda 'Naughty Forest' (Lo res teaser)

Rob Hes & Steve Slight 'Focusing' Gabriel Ananda Remix - Selador
released 20th Jan 2014

DJ support for the Gabriel Ananda remix from Sasha, Jamie Jones, Pirupa, Pig & Dan,  Jamie Stevens, Tensnake, Marc Poppcke, Nick Warren, Microtrauma, Piemont, 16b, Dimitri Nakov, Stepahn Hinz...

Rob Hes & Steve Slight 'Focusing' Gabriel Ananda Remix - Selador(Soundcloud Edit)

"Silicone Shelter (King Unique Bootie)" - The xx vs. Alan Fitzpatrick & Reset Robot. Low quality mp3 preview for you to check out :)

"Silicone Shelter (King Unique Bootie)" The xx vs. Alan Fitzpatrick & Reset Robot (LowQual Preview)

hardcore meets nu-garage meets prog meets tech meets - oh fuck this it's 'big' ok? beatport - get a new genre

Kastis Torrau feat. Amber Long "Menace (King Unique Remix)" Lo Qual Preview

This is another side to the KU sound, a collaboration with my erstwhile KU partner Matthew Roberts & balearic shoegazers Packard Ghost, whose members include Rupert Lyddon of Grand National fame. It's going to be released on Bedrock's "Underground Sound of Ibiza" album next month as both the intro & the closing track of the poolside chill-out disc 1.

Quite a beautiful tune this, very happy to be getting it out into the world.

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King Unique "Brakes (feat. Packard Ghost)" Lo Qual Preview

coming very soon on bedrock, my remix of ian o'donovan versus john digweed & nick muir's "dawnbreaker". big dose of old skool bleep over warped garage organs & beats - progressive house flavours from the days before the genre even existed. get it in you.

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John Digweed & Nick Muir Vs Ian O'Donovan "Dawnbreaker (King Unique Remix)" Lo Qual Preview

on beatport now - thank you for all the support, kind messages & demands to buy this privately before the release date ;)

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Guy J "Candyland (King Unique Remix)"

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)

a bit of time travel - long lost KU DJ mix from 2001, lots of dark tribal, twisted san-fran dubness, accapellas & fx. this is the sound we were playing at Yellow in Tokyo, Cream in Liverpool, Renaissance in Nottingham - get your rose tinted spectacles out & get your waaaarrrrrp on ;)

Unknown "Freaked Out Preacher"
Silicon Soul "Chic-O-Laa (H-Foundation Remix)"
Ubu "Pixels"
Eddie Amador "The Funk (King Unique Dub)"
Weekend World "Trigger Finger"
Nerva "Scorpion"
The Path "Prayin' (Accapella)"
Mix The House "In The Beginning There Was French Kiss"
Mainframe "Mainframe"
Soul Mekanik "I'll Call You"
R-Factors "G-Explorer"
Thick Dick "Welcome To The Jungle"
Kosheen "Hide U (Creamer &amp; K Mix)"
Sharpside "I Love Techno"
Chocolate Puma "I Wanna Be U (King Unique Mix)"
Unknown "Danze 2 My Beat"


King Unique Promo Mix 2001 -(KU Archive 2001)-

bigness. 70s synth vibes, jacking chicago house beats, a smudge of 90s hip-hop stabs - maybe it's what all the cool kids are playing, who cares? 

are we sheep? no - we are KU

Coming on Mesmeric Records, July 27th

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Nicolas Agudelo "Solstice (King Unique Remix") Lo Qual Preview - Out July 27th

Out Now on Beatport - 
https://pro.beatport.com/release/judgement-day/1578465

Here is a landmark 100th release of Asymmetric Recordings. A huge milestone to reach for any label, so what better way to celebrate than with one of the label head honcho's at the helm accompanied by the igniting vocal performance by MZ SUNDAY LUV (Get Physical, Rebirth).

Remix duties see the ever reliable, and always exciting King Unique take control. This remix takes us in to deep and deadly territories, adding a filthy distorted bass, a cascade of trippy fx and superb use of the vocal to create a serious rework. This gem straddles many a musical genre and is no doubt going to do some serious damage over the summer and beyond.

Support on the release from Sasha, Joris Voorn, Danny Tenaglia, James Teej, Raxon, Marc Marzenit, Guy Mantzur & more

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Buy now

Lonya & Mz Sunday Luv - Judgement Day (King Unique Remix) OUT NOW

King Unique Broadcast 16

for the first time here's the full 2 & 1/2 hour recording from my set at majefa back in january of this year. includes the 'hair / beard malfunction' speech i made after technical problems in the booth delayed henry's set on the night. just thought i'd explain for anyone who wasn't there - in reality both my hair and saiz's beard were, of course, immaculate as always.

enjoy

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King Unique @ Manchester, Majefa 31 01 15 - Full Set DOWNLOAD

rubber band bass, time travel seventies synths and emo vocals - 2016 vibes for you & the rave-nerd / nerdette in your life

forthcoming single from Flaunt's 'Rave Noir' album, check back for release date news

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Flaunt "Rave On (King Unique Remix)"

King Unique Broadcast 30 - it's here, it's now, it's a musical selfie-brick. download it and throw it through the windows of your mind.

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King Unique Broadcast 30 -> FREE DOWNLOAD <-

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)"

The Goose, The Moose & The Boose

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

take your mind back to july 2001; dark tribal prog rules britain's superclubs & britain's sound rules the world. berlin is not yet officially cool, cigarettes are smoked on dancefloors, dance music slower than 125 bpm is punishable by death & deadmau5 has not yet been born; it is a time of great joy.

the scene is a room full of samplers, synthesizers & class c narcotics - it is chong's palace studio (mark II), lair of king unique & sweating over a remix are two young men called matthew.

ring ring!... ring ring!...ring r-

KU: "hello?"

BBC: "hello it's the bbc here, can i speak to someone from king unique please"

KU: "oh, right - um hello"

BBC: "right - you know how we asked if you'd do a king unique essential mix in the autumn for us?"

KU: "err, yes"

BBC: "well, would you like to do it a bit sooner than we discussed? quite a lot sooner in fact?"

KU: "um... maybe?"

BBC: "great! the thing is (NAME REMOVED AT BBC LAWYER'S INSISTENCE) promised us a mix months ago & they've just told us it won't be ready after all. so you'd be doing us a huge favour if you stepped in"

KU: "right. just out of interest did ali & sharam say why they couldn't do it?"

BBC: "i couldn't possibly comment"

KU: "i see. well, we are insanely busy but we'd obviously like to help.... how soon were you thinking? this month or next?"

BBC: "oh definitely this month. in fact, um, more like, you know, er, this week actually"

KU: "this week!!!!????"

BBC: "...................... yes. by friday night in fact."

KU: "& you're aware that today is wednesday????!!"

BBC: "............................................ yes."

KU: "!"

so there you have it, the behind the scenes story of how we came to turn round our first essential mix in under 72 hours from a standing start, armed only with a mountain of vinyl, several samplers & a huge computer struggling to run 4 channels of pro-tools with less than half the power of a current iphone. this is King Unique Broadcast 0 if you like, the first time we hit the airwaves & not a bad way to start :)

to add to the nostalgia i've included the handy cassette case with tracklisting that Mixmag used to print each month for all the home-tapers out there - if you'd told us about Soundcloud back then we'd have burnt you as a witch.

enjoy the flashback ;)

Essential Mix 15/07/2001 - King Unique

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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 ;)