DJ Rashad - We On 1 || Vinyl April 28th || Digital May 13th 

DJ Rashad - We On 1

Produced by @deejay-manny-2
The ever-prolific Chicago legend DJ Manny brings us yet another gem with Ragga R&B. Comprised of floating jazz chords and mellow movements, he once again explores the ethereal side of footwork on this lavish new single for the Teklife imprint. Well known for his mastery in this lane with countless sentimental tracks in his catalog, he flawlessly balances these sweet synths with deep rolling bass. The perfect amount of percussion is peppered on top, showing itself only when needed, putting the melodic elements front and center. Notorious for pairing anxious rhythms with saccharine harmonies, Manny has long been the master of romantic footwork, and here he once again reminds us how important R&B is to his sound.

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TEKLIFE019 DJ  Manny - Ragga R&B

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DJ Rashad was and still is a legend.  Not only was he a Footwork and Juke pioneer but also one of the hardest working DJs and producers I've ever met.  The dude really never stopped working.  He was either globetrotting and spreading the sound of Chicago around the world or in the lab pushing himself to expand his sound further and further.  On April 26 2014 the world lost one of the most inspiring and talented artists of our time.  His spirit moves through Teklife, the dancers, his friends and everyone he has touched or influenced.

Over the past few years I've been lucky enough to collaborate with Rashad and even be remixed by him.  The tracks were never completely finished and seemed impossible to finish after he passed.  Eventually I mustered up enough courage to open the sessions and finish them.  It is what Rashad would have wanted me to do.  

"Movin' Forward" is a collection of those collaborations plus two exclusive unreleased Machinedrum tracks that were heavily inspired by Rashad and the Teklife crew.  I called it "Movin' Forward" because I know Rashad wants everyone he touched to keep pushing themselves and follow in his footsteps on the path he had been creating all these years.  I'm proud to have known him, shared the stage with him and to have collaborated with him.  May his sound and spirit continue to inspire and spread through everyones speakers!  Teklife to tha next life!!

Understand is the first track off of 'Movin' Forward',  out on Friday April 24th. 100% proceeds will go to his family and estate. 

R.I.P. DJ RASHAD
 
- Travis Stewart

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DJ Rashad, Nick Hook & Machinedrum - Understand

ORDINARY PAIN 16

Bennelux, a duo consisting of Lux Familiar and Benncart has come a long way since kicking off their series of footwork EP's over a year and half ago. While honing their production skills with every release they have managed to receive much acclaim and support by the likes of Addison Groove, Om Unit or Traxman. Shortwhile after dropping the third installment, the Polish Juke members are back with the final part. Arguably their finest offering to date, "4/4" focuses on a more melodic spectrum of the fast-pasted, bass-oriented music native to the city of Chicago. The EP opens with "Knockin' Doors Down (Deep Burnt)", which utilizes a Freddie Hubbard sample used famously in a beloved deep house classic "Deep Burnt" by Pepe Bradock. Complex arrangment, ever-changing rhythmic patterns and a cavalcade of sounds lifted from numerous sources make up one of Bennelux's most impressive tracks. "Whatcha Need?" follows with a similar, laid-back vibe, combining beefed-up drums with a chilled out sample and vocal chops, making it a track suitable for both club and home environments. "Together" is a hard-hitting footwork take on 1995 Omni Trio track of the same name, ready to set off any dance floor on fire. The climatic finale comes with "(We Will Be Here) Forever" , a deep mixture of dreamy chords, loads of low end and KRS-One vocal samples, which make a bold statement about the duo's plans for the future. Now, after their four-part series has come to an end, Benncart and Lux will focus on finishing their album, for which every fan of footwork music should be on the lookout for.

Knockin' Doors Down (Deep Burnt)

Foodworks vol.2 out now via @abyssjuke

https://abyssjuke.bandcamp.com/album/foodworks-vol-2

Foodworks vol.2 

foodworks v.2

Snare Track [ Foodworks vol.2 ]

From the forthcoming Move Out EP ( HDB104 )
Out November 11th, 2016 
On Hyperdub Records

TEKLIFE 
~RIP DJ RASHAD~

Move Out EP 

Burnin Ya Boa

DJ Taye - Burnin Ya Boa Feat. DJ Manny

New Start

New Start - DJ RASHAD x DJ SPINN x TASO

@DJ-Orange-Julius' Debut Album, The Grove, A Masterpiece, A Legend, A Science, It's DJ Orange Julius Baby.

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01 Still Geekin'
02 Anuva
03 Skkrtt
04 Out On The Floor
05 Unforget feat. DJ Paypal
06 Finally Together feat. DJ Mastercard
07 Muthafuk'n G
08 MS Footwork
09 Bring it Back
10 Out Chea
11 Twistin' Up
12 Magic Shid
13 Take Off

Produced by DJ Orange Julius, with features from DJ Paypal & DJ Mastercard.
Artwork by Sam Lubicz

iTunes: apple.co/2s9VGU1
Spotify: spoti.fi/2sa0MQm

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MM013

The Grove

Skkrtt

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DJ Orange Julius - Skkrtt

Happy Valentines Day everyone.  Love takes a new meaning.

As heard on my Boiler Room mix from December 2011.  I wanted my DJ buddies to have a chance to play it out for a while before giving it to the world for free.