Shir Khan marks the 37th release on his infamous Black Jukebox imprint with an all-killer balearic house record courtesy of mysterious Cécille-affiliated Cabin Luv Affair hot on the heels of his debut album which has seen support from Fouk, Laurent Garnier, Jamie Jones, Mr. V and Archie Hamilton. 

Here, the masked master lays out 5 convivial cuts that sit in a particular pocket between House and Disco; one that has historically been occupied by the likes of Pepe Bradock, Damiano Von Eckert and Andrés. A spot classically characterised by beautifully imperfect, sample-heavy productions that are shot through with palpable depth and soul.

The record sets sail with ’Te Siento’. Polyrhythmic percussion bubbles across the surface of a deep sonic pool that forms a bed for vivacious drums, romantic vocals and a spine-tingling strings riff. A hazy opening clears out before the backbone of recording shines through; an uplifting 90s piano motif that's later picked up by Xylophone tones while a tight, truncated bass line punches away at the track's core.

'Dance With Us' then rolls out a beautifully seductive mood. Softly shifting synth chords, a loose-limbed drum break and hedonic vocals whip up a hot and heavy vibe that shines with a distinctly Chicago-tinged elegance.

'Time Is Killing Us' follows up with an immaculately executed, 'last tune' House groove. A gentle but powerful euphoria is generated with swooning strings, more giddy piano riffs and another robust drum track that all gather momentum as progress rolls on. An ecstasy-crescendo forms before it crashes and fizzles before the lights go on.

'My Head Like Shibuya Crossing' then follows up with a tightly-knitted Deep House cut. Buttery melodies adorn an effortlessly kinetic bass groove before a delicate Japanese vocal bleeds into focus. As is the case with much of the record, the track graciously segues through its chapters with melody at the fore-front before 'Stuck On You' brings the record to a conclusion.
 
The quality runs right through to the close as the track bumps and hustles in a collection of snipped samples and totally irresistible percussion. A luscious vocal line carries the flame forwards, maintaining that sweet spot between playful and sophisticated making the tune a no-brainer for DJs looking to send a subtle spark out onto the floor.

Artist: Cabin Luv Affair
Release: Shir Khan Presents Black Jukebox 37
Label: Exploited
LC: 15799
Cat: BJ37
Publishing: Because Music / Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing/Sony ATV
Beatport Pre-order: 30.05.25

Release Date Streaming/Beatport: 06.06.25
Release Date Global Download: 20.06.25

Shir Khan Presents Black Jukebox 37

Dance With Us

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Back in 2020, our sister label Foliage Records dropped the stunning “Or Stay Alive”  by Daniel Rateuke and Ursula Rucker. Now in 2025, Papa Records is thrilled to present a fresh remix from Mike Newman, aka N.W.N.

German producer Daniel Rateuke is known for his deep, tribal Afro house sound, combining rhythmic percussion and atmospheric melodies. He's released on top labels like Enormous Tunes and MoBlack, earning acclaim for his organic grooves.

Philadelphia’s Ursula Rucker is a powerhouse spoken word artist, blending hip-hop, jazz, and soul to tackle themes of love, race, and justice. She's worked with The Roots, 4hero, and Louie Vega, leaving a lasting mark on music and poetry.

Hungarian producer Mike Newman (N.W.N.) is a tech house heavyweight, with releases on Toolroom, Ministry of Sound, and Defected. His dynamic sound, mixing nu-disco, deep house, and big room vibes, has gained support from Mark Knight and Roger Sanchez.

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Or Stay Alive (N.W.N. Remix)

BAR:LOW #1 EP
Label -  BAR:LOW
Released - 26th June 2025
Format - Ltd Vinyl
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Blended incantations for dance-floor situations.
Music made for black plastic only...

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Fran Deeper - Vice (Original Mix)

Chicago EP
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Released - 20th June 2025
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The Heat EP
Label - Apersonal Music
Released - 13th June 2025
Format - Vinyl/Digital
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Apersonal Music, the Barcelona-based imprint known for its sun-drenched blend of house and disco since 2010, proudly presents the new EP by one of its longest-standing artists: Cisco Cisco.
Portuguese duo Cisco Cisco are renowned for crafting emotional and uplifting house and disco, filled with hypnotic sampling and shimmering effects. Their sound has become a signature of Apersonal’s catalog, and The Heat EP is a glowing continuation of their bond. The release features three original tracks, each representing a different facet of their style. “Why Can’t I Be You?” brings classic disco energy to the table — lush, melodic, and full of that heartfelt groove Cisco Cisco do so well. “The Heat” is a bold detour into early-2000s French electro house,


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Brera Groove 002 EP
Label - Brera Groove
Released - 10th July 2025
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Brera Groove returns with its second vinyl release, Brera Groove 002, a various artists collection blending late ’70s disco with the early shimmer of Italodisco. Brera Groove, curated by Tamati and inspired by the artistic soul of Milan’s Brera district, expands here with contributions from Luksek & Lucio Balla, The Rejected, and Lillo Carillo, each bringing their own twist to the sound. Grooves, rhythms, and sparkling synths drive an EP made for the dancefloors, echoing the elegance of clubs, cocktail bars, and the neon charm of 'Milano da Bere'.

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[SPA404] KRISTOF TIGRAN - One Night

Label - Mango Sounds
Released - 18th July 2025
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My Eyes (Mystical Funk mix)

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Costela, Oval Future Face, Defense Of Excess and Stompboogie.




Manuel Costela is a Spanish producer from Madrid.
His music is mostly Deep house with touches of  Funk & Grooves.
At a very young age, he started the Bucketround label. 
Which currently goes by the tenth reference and only produces Vinyl format. 

Bucketround was born from the initial idea of merging funk with Deep house music, publishing works of artists who are able to risk a bit in music production and to create a community of famous artists, collaborating with producers that are emerging right now. 
He started his electronic music carrier using an alias:
Oval Future Face (O.F.F) which focused on exploring darker sounds.
His last project is a new digital label, called 2phonic Recordings, this is created to discover new talented artists, based on electronic music, experimenting with different pre-defined styles. 

He has worked and is working in countless labels of international prestige some of them are: TH Pressing (Japan), Sub_Urban, Trax Records, Deep Explorer Music, Mate Recordings, Nang Records, Deepart Sounds, Black Jack Records, Klassik (Chicago), Moatun7, Rare Wiri, B2 Recordings, Delve Deeper, MoodyHouse,  Spa In Disco, Closer To Truth, Real Balearic, Black Riot, Moulton Music (San Francisco) and more.

And has collaborated with a lot of great artists, such as: K Alexi Shelby, Robert Owens, Homero Espinosa, Dubbyman, Above Smoke, Ney Faustini, Danielle Baldelli, Reggie Dokes, Dj Rocca, Pablo Bolivar,  Rayko, Tominori Hosoya, and many many more.

Actually Manuel presents a weekly program broadcast on Balearica Music Radio from Ibiza with his friend Rafa Santos.
For 2023/2024 he is working on new special collaborations with Robert Owens (Musical Directions), K Alexi, Jamie Anderson, Dj Rocca, Tominori Hosoya, Bjak and future projects on Deeper Shades Recordings, Moulton (San Francisco)  and Only Good Vibes/Vibe Collide Records.

My Eyes (Mystical Funk mix)

Manuel Costela (Bucketround/2phonic Recordings)

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