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Pimpin Aint Easy Edit of Jorja Smith's Bussdown.

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Slugg - Bussdown (Pimpin Aint Easy Edit)

The Glitz are ready to start their journey towards the big “AXEN” album release in April, and they are starting it with a proper statement track. The first single “Dicktator” is a shot fired against the ambiguity of wealth, power and morality that seems to run through our societies. Western countries getting rich through selling weapons to war torn areas, then working against helping refugees who seek shelter. Politicians lying through their teeth in their hunt for more power. And it is just accepted. The irony of it all is poetically worded by the beautiful and fierce vocals of Fanny Winter, while Andreas and Daniel have created a monster of a song. A frenzy of groove, percussions and synths blend in the style of rough electronica. Like something you have never heard before, the track pushes forward, powerful and full of attitude. 

While the original is a masterpiece, the guys have also put their heads together to give us a version suited for the clubs. “Dicktator (Club Mix)” is as groovy as they come. Think beach house inspired but with a heavy hitting bassline, quirked synth elements and of course, the occasional vocal elements from the original. A bass heavy groove ride with smooth percussions perfectly suited for both those dark nights in the club as well as dusty afternoons on a festival dance floor. We are excited to see where this journey towards the new The Glitz album will take us. One thing is certain though, the first release hits the ground running and we know we are in for a treat!

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The Glitz - Dicktator (Clubmix)

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As South Records continues to chart its course as one of house music’s most meticulously curated and unquestionably authentic imprints, it prepares for another hugely anticipated release as sought-after Amsterdam-based debutant Rooléh prepares to drop his ‘Daylight’ EP on 26th July, accompanied by fellow A’dam local and certified tastemaker Toman and legendary Italian underground authority Tuccillo both delivering standout remixes. Download/Stream Rooléh’s ‘Daylight’ EP (incl. Toman & Tuccillo Remixes) here: https://ffm.to/sth011.

If there’s one thing Rooléh is extremely good at, it’s getting people on their feet with his productions. ‘Daylight’ is a further testament to that fact, thanks to its endlessly danceable grooves teamed with Rooléh’s signature filtered sampling and hooking musicality throughout, cultivating an instantly memorable and timeless dance record. No Art favourite Toman's remix of ‘Daylight’ is an expectedly hip-shaking affair focusing on stripped-back rhythms, percussive progressions and eerily warped sampling. 

Moving into the second half of the EP, Rooléh’s second original cut, ‘I Just,’ oozes Funk and Disco flavours from the start, synthesised into an evocative 4/4 House groove. With the addition of rambunctious percussion and subtle Latin nuances, along with playful off-beat swing and more head-turning sampling, the track evolves effortlessly into another red-hot dancefloor jam filled with insatiable energy and a pleasantly abrasive analogue edge. Bringing another stylistic approach to the table, Tuccillo’s bumpy reimagination of ‘I Just’ takes us back to the late 2000s and early 2010s dancefloors of Ibiza, before the addition of camera phones and social media and a firm reminder of the endless supply of rolling delights found on a Monday morning on the terrace at DC-10.

For George Smeddles and his South Records imprint, 2024 has gotten off to a flying start owing to a two-part solo EP, followed by a massive single and subsequent remix package featuring PIV favourites RUZE, fast-rising Londoner Duncan Thomas, and celebrated Chicago House luminary Ed Nine. Already boasting music from some of the most respected names on the planet, including trailblazing UK youngster Max Dean and celebrated PIV frontman Prunk, along with continuous support from BBC R1 and a host of the industry’s biggest DJs, South Records is fast becoming an indisputable mark of the utmost quality for cutting-edge House music.

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Premiere: Rooléh - Daylight (Toman Remix) [South Records]

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The boombox is playing really good music for you. Turn it up! This is REECORDS SUB SERIES, baby. Release N7 is brought to you by Italian veteran Piero Scratch with a bumpin three-tracker EP of irresistible beatz perfect for all night hours. From the streets, to your speakers. We aint stopping!

Piero Scratch - Never Mind

Ricky Bobi - Esa Niña [SL]

Pean / You And I

You And I

Boris Ross & Baggi - You And I

Life Is a Disco EP

Art on the Road (Extended Mix)

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With releases on Mood Child, Sola, MOXY MUZIK and more, Italian-born Side B has emerged as a talented name representing his nation's vibrant electronic scene, earning support from heavyweights like The Martinez Brothers, Skream and Cloonee with his punchy and powerful sound. Following last year’s label debut on Jamie Jones’ imprint with the collaborative hit ‘Vibrate’ alongside Samuele Scelfo, he now makes a solo return to Hottrax, presenting the groove-packed three-tracker ‘Feel It.’ 

Warping sonics charge through ‘She Feel It’, where trippy synths and thudding low-ends mirror the high-energy vibe of the dancefloor. ‘Kick and Back’ rides a simple yet impactful groove, driven by deep, wobbling bass tones a vibrating beats, oozing late-night charm. Closing out the EP, ‘Offsound’ unfolds with an analog bassline that lends t track an unmistakable acid vibe, while squelchy textures pull you deeper into its immersive depths. 

Side B ‘Feel It’ drops via Hottrax on 7th February 2025. 

Tracklist 
1. She Feel It 
2. Kick And Back 
3. Offsound

Side B - She Feel It

You Got The Way (Original Mix) [ENCASA]

WASTING TIME

Hamid El Shaeri - Ayonha (SHIHA Club Mix)

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PAWSA back on Solid Grooves Records delivering the goods.

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As one of the longest standing independent record labels in the US, Nervous Records has built its reputation through a willingness to take chances on new sounds and new producers. Nervous was the first American label to sign and release tracks from such dance industry luminaries as Armand Van Helden, Paul Van Dyk and Nuyorican Soul. This spirit has enabled Nervous to build a catalogue of hits that spans the complete range of underground dance and hip hop genres.

The label was famous almost immediately when it started back in 1991 because of its eye-catching, very distinctive cartoon character logo. In addition the first three releases were produced by Roger S., Kenny Dope, and Todd Terry respectively, representing the three best house producers of that time. By 1992 Nervous was featured in magazines like Billboard, DJ Magazine (cover story), Mixmag, and ID, hailed by all as the “Sound of New York nitelife.”

Nervous’ first major dance release came in 1992, with “Feel Like Singing” by Sandy B. Nervous decided at that point to focus its energy on expanding the label’s musical field. The label’s first step outside the house music arena was with the Brooklyn, NY-based rap group, Black Moon, whose single “Who Got The Props” virtually put Brooklyn back on the map as a center of hip hop. At the same time, the label decided to alter the Nervous character for this release, giving it specific hip hop characteristics, and calling the hip hop label Wreck Records. Massive success followed with the Wreck imprint, as hits soon followed by Smif-N-Wessun, and Funkmaster Flex.

Nervous decided to continue to expand its musical boundries in 1993 by signing Mad Lion, which would be the first reggae artist on the Weeded imprint. Once again, there was huge success as Mad Lion’s single “Take It Easy” sold over 250,000 units.

Meanwhile, the Nervous merchandise continued to produce massive sales numbers as it established itself as one of the most favored t-shirts for the youth cultures of America, Japan, and many European countries.

In 1994, the label decided it was time to move into the electronic genre, and started an imprint called Sorted. The first artist on that label was Josh Wink, who went by the artist name Winx. While Winx’s debut release was a critical success although not a major seller, Winx’s follow-up release “Don’t Laugh” became the American dance community’s most talked about single, and ended up selling several hundred thousand units worlwide. Subsequently Nervous released Winx’s debut album, “Left Above The Clouds.” This album was one of the first “electronica” albums to be released, and lead to Josh Wink being signed to Sony as an artist. Nervous also released an album by two Long Island based dj’s, DJ Micro and Vicious Vic. The album, entitled “Progress Into Our Future,” since became a seminal album for the crew of Long Island dj’s that currently dominate clubs with their hard trance sound.

In 1996, Nervous virtually single-handedly created a garage house music revival by releasing the debut solo artist album by house music legend Byron Stingily. Byron was formerly the lead singer of gold-selling group Ten City. His second single on Nervous, “Get Up,” went to number one on dance charts around the world, including the Billboard Magazine club chart in America.. For his album, “The Purist,” Nervous assembled an all-star cast of legendary House producers, including Frankie Knuckles, Masters At Work, David Morales, Basement Boys, Maurice Joshua and MK.

As the musical trends continued to evolve in the late 90’s, Nervous continued to create new imprints to remain at the cutting edge of all independent labels. Nervous Dog was created to accommodate the emerging harder-edged house sound of New York; Strapped was the home for uptempo, club oriented hip hop Party tracks; and Nervous Chill released the down tempo, jazzy grooves that are always in vogue in the newest restaurants.

The label also has had many successful tours over the years. One of the biggest was in 2,000, when the Nervous tour was sponsored by Playboy Magazine and KAMEL cigarettes, and featured DJ’s Jackie Christie, Razor-n-Guido and DJ Escape, along With PA’s by Nervous artists Byron Stingily, Charlotte And Kim English. In addition, Nervous created what became one of the Winter Music Conference’s most original Parties, the Nervous After-hours breakfast at Denny’s, which featured an International list of dj’s entertaining conference attendees at 5:00 AM while they ate their grand slam Denny’s breakfast.

In 2000 and 2001, the energy tribal sound dominated the US club and Nervous gave America’s club-goers four of the its most dominant anthems, “Skin” by Charlotte, “Ssst…Listen” by Jonah, “Unspeakable Joy” by Kim English and Dive In The Pool by Barry Harris featuring Pepper Meshay. During this same time, the label has also created many successful compilation series, among them “Hip Hop Independent’s Day,” and “Future Progressive,” and “Club Nervous.

As the hits grew in number, so did the value of the catalogue for sampling purposes. Nervous songs have been sampled in major hits by Mariah Carey, New Edition, Coolio, Flip Squad, Basement Jax, George Michael, Soulsearcher and more..

In 2006 Nervous gave the US one of the biggest dance radio records with What A Feeling by Peter Luts & Dominico, a track which won the 2007 WMC award for Best Euro Dance track. In addition, Nervous delivered the most memorable US underground track of the year with Ralph Falcon – I Need Someone, which was also number one club record of 2007 according to Billboard Magazine.

In 2008 Nervous had two of the top five most played records of the year at dance radio, with Bellatrax feat. Sophia May/I Can’t Help Myself and Every Word by Ercola featuring Daniella, and ended the year as the two most played label at dance radio in the USA according to Billboard Magazine.

Nervous has also made a strong foray into the compilation market, building a roster with some of the most credible house music. The past twelve months has seen full length cd’s from Oscar G, Ralph Falcon, Funkagenda, Mark Brown, Behrouz, Chris Lake, Starkillers & Austin Leeds, DJ Theo, Exacta and Marlon D. Second half of 2009 will see releases from Danny Krivit, Frankie Knuckles, Tom Stephan, Peter Bailey and Richie Santana and Anane (produced by Louie Vega. 

In the grand tradition of Nervous launching sub-labels to embrace the next sounds to take over Nitelife ... In 2011 we launched Nurvous Records.  With the Indie Dance / Nu-Disco sound that has erupted from England and is now barreling towards full speed in America, one of our primary goals is to provide innovative homegrown style; and bringing back emotion to the music, squashing the over-commercialized big-room invasion.

Boris Ross & Baggi - You And I

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