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Toolroom founder and Grammy-nominated producer Mark Knight announces his new album Untold Business: 13-track collection of vocal house music which aims to inject a much-needed dose of meaning and longevity into the world of dance music. 

Mark Knight has gone back to his roots on his new album Untold Business, reprising the sounds and records that made him the artist he is today. Diving through his extensive collection of classic Funk, House, Soul and Disco records from the 1970s and 80s has provided the bedrock for the album, which is an homage to the soulful, vocal-led house music that Mark first fell in love with in the 90s. 

A criticism often levelled at some modern dance records is that they are highly disposable. As the barriers to both production and releasing records have lowered, house music has become saturated with countless tracks, some of which take mere hours to throw together and are forgotten even more quickly, while the never-ending treadmill of DJ gigs have forced – 
even experienced producers into a cycle of producing purely functional records, with longevity and meaning barely considered. 

Step forward Mark Knight with a collection of meticulously crafted, positive, life-affirming records with a focus on real instrumentation and properly crafted songs that will stand the test of time. Untold Business is the antithesis of the functional, cookie-cutter dance music that has become increasingly ubiquitous over the years, and it sounds absolutely glorious.  

Lead single ‘Everything’s Gonna Be Alright’ features vocals from Beverley Knight as well as the London Community Gospel Choir, who together bring a powerful message of positivity, solidarity and hope: themes that echo throughout the rest of the album. 

“I wanted to write a song of hope as we come out of this incredibly tough time. I feel that musicians and producers have a responsibility to provide the soundtrack to people’s lives, and with this glimmer of hope on the horizon, I wanted this song to be a moment of positivity for the future ahead.” Mark Knight

From the string section, to the 14-piece London Community Gospel Choir, to the incomparably brilliant Beverley Knight on lead vocals – Mark worked with some incredible musicians on the single: an approach that informs his approach for the entire album. Untold Business features further collaborations with the likes of Shingai (Noisettes), Michael Gray, Robert Owens and many more.

In addition to the 10 new tracks recorded especially for the album, Untold Business also includes three of Mark’s singles from 2020, including one of the biggest releases of his career to date. All 4 Love was a collaboration with Rene Amesz and Tasty Lopez which became firmly lodged on the Radio 1 A list for six weeks with worldwide success following soon after. Picking up more than 10 million streams on Spotify it was without doubt one of the biggest house records of the year. Also included here are ‘If It’s Love’ - a joyous celebration of a soulful house sound that came to prominence in the 90s – and ‘Tonight’, which took inspiration from the brisk, looping, filtered house music of the early 00s.

Love is All We’re Living for (Extended Mix)

Mark Knight & Michael Gray (feat. Gia) - Love Is All We're Living For (Extended Mix)

Marking his first full-length studio album in over a decade, Grammy Award-winning producer David Morales releases Life Is A Song on his DIRIDIM imprint. Demonstrating his masterful orchestration of old school sounds and modern sensibilities, this long player takes listeners on a sonic journey across 15 tracks, bursting with soul and undeniable groove. Featuring an array of established and up-and-coming artists, Morales joins forces with previous collaborators Blakkat, Blondewearingblack, DJ Rae, Elle Cato, Lea Lorien, Michelle Perera, Mr. V, Nicki Richards, Toshi and Ultra Naté, and adds new names to his discography with Babygirl, Joe Roberts, Scott Paynter and Tilly. Encompassing the true essence of David Morales, Life Is A Song opens a new chapter in his illustrious career.

LIFE IS A SONG

NEVER GIVE UP - Original Mix

Rock Tha Show

Jay Vegas - Rock Tha Show

It's Over Now

It's Over Now (Radio Edit)

Jumpin'

Jumpin' (Wh0 Extended Remix) [feat. Martha Wash & Jocelyn Brown]

Over & Over

I Thank You

Label bosses Midnight City join forces with house music legends JohNick to deliver a slice of feel-good disco house fire!

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Singing For U Baby

Stop This Feeling

YOU DON'T LOVE ME

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"Baby Oooh!!" (Original Mix) // Mood Funk Records

Can't Slow Down

Love Will Find A Way

Synkronized

Canned Heat

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