1981: one of the artists who knew where things were going. Amazing. Still sounds fresh these days. 

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Umoja - Tomorrow [Promo]

This is a 5 minute sampler of the 10 minute extended Ruf Dug edit that is on the vinyl reissue.

Bandcamp pre-order
https://mynunorthernsoul.bandcamp.com/album/tabu-re-issue-with-ruf-dug-edit


Bianca Binky only ever made a handful of records, the majority of which have long been forgotten by all but the most dedicated fans of late-‘80s European synth-pop and crossover house. ‘Tabu’, her final solo single from 1990, is different: a gorgeous, tactile chunk of piano-sporting Balearic house from the time when dancing under the stars at Amnesia was a rite of passage for clubbers from all over Europe, has undoubtedly stood the test of time. Something of a sought-after classic, with keen collectors willing to spend hundreds of Euros on an original 12” single, ‘Tabu’ remains a loved-up, life-affirming dance-floor gem.

It also happens to be a firm favourite of NuNorthern Soul founder Phil Cooper, who has gone to great lengths to produce a deluxe reissue of the hard-to-find Balearic anthem. Original producer Felix B Mangione, head of Blanco Y Negro Records, had long since lost the original master tapes, so Cooper flew from Ibiza to Barcelona to pick up one one of the only mint copies still available, before forwarding high-quality digital transfers on to Robin Lee for remastering.

The results speak for themselves. The original mix, a breezy, sun-soaked fusion of synthesised marimba melodies, spine-tingling piano riffs, dreamy chords, Chicago-style TB-303 bass and Binky’s sensual spoken word vocals, naturally opens proceedings, and is joined on the A-side of the 12” by the original, alternative ‘House Mix’ – more club-friendly version that beefs up the beats, emphasises the undulating bass=line and offers occasional blasts of spacey synth.

This reissue edition also includes an exclusive, never-before-heard re-edit of the legendary ‘Caribbean Dub’ – first featured on the flip-side of the original release – from Manchester’s finest, Ruf Dug. Tough, effects-laden, bass-heavy and positively epic, Ruffy’s version is arguably the ultimate version of a piano-laden, TB-303 driven Balearic house classic: ten minutes of rising and falling, saucer-eyed dance-floor bliss that’s surely destined to be one of the most-played tracks of summer 2022.

Bianca - Tabu (Ruf Dugs Extended Caribbean Dub) Sampler [NUNS044]

Download/Vinyl/Stream: https://toy-tonics.lnk.to/BrasilianaEP

Being known as one of the most tasteful and innovative DJs from South America with a huge worldwide fan base, Bárbara Boeing has become a leading name in Brazil’s independent music scene. After having been a constant stable at Toy Tonics Jams for years, Bárbara is now joining the label with her debut EP in 2023, co-produced by Sam Ruffillo. ‘Brigada’ is the first single, which she previewed in her recent Mixmag Lab set. Bárbara has a notoriously busy tour schedule from Dekmantel to Panorama Bar.

www.toytonics.de 
album release: 12.05.23

Bárbara Boeing Feat. Phil Mill - Brigada

From the GDTIMIN003 ("DZE") Double AA-side 12-inch on Good Timin' 

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Everything In Its Right Place (Joe Claussell 10 00 Edit) - Radiohead

Slowed down and a bit tweaked, as recommended by a good friend.

Grace Jones - Private Life- ILOEDIT

Artist:  Paula Tape
Cat No: SOB007
Title: Agua Congas
Release Date: Oct. 26th, 2018
Format: 12" + Digital
Distribution: Clone


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