Rekids and Sub-Label Releases [August 2024 - Present]

Fevrier 2025

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Rekids New Releases

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Tal Fussman’s first EP for Rekids, ‘Definition’, kicks off with ‘Freedom Defines House’ - a contemporary reimagining of the classic NY house cut. Big, drummy and complete with a House-focused spoken vocal, the track channels classic Tenaglia and Vasquez sounds, just with added mix-down punch and flair.

On ’The Royal’, Survival Tactics label-boss Fussman runs with the expansive sound design and power percussion that feature across the whole ‘Definition’ EP but delves into Techno-influences with a soaring set of staccato strings and stabs. ‘Pace’ builds on ’The Royal’s Techno references but contrasts the captivating leads with a tunnelling, heads-down vibe created by rhythmic filtered hits. The closing track, ‘Even Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day’, wraps up the ‘Definition’ EP neatly with a light but driving tone punctuated with yet more anthemic string sections.

Having released on Laurent Garnier’s COD3QR, Innvervisions, Drumpoet, and Dyinamic, Tal Fussman has already established himself as an artist to watch, but this memorable love letter to Detroit and debut for Radio Slave’s evergreen Rekids label sees him take things to the next level.

Tal Fussman - Even Rome Wasn't Built In A Day

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Releasing on Rekids Special Projects in August ‘24, Procombo’s ‘Nothing’ EP is a robust, groove-laden set of club tracks built for the peak time. The RX Istanbul boss starts with the title track, ‘Nothing’, which features swinging organic rhythms, chugging chords, and gospel vocals. It sets the tone perfectly for the rest of the EP, with the tongue-in-cheek ‘Keep Your Pants On’ boasting some impressive techno stab work while a distant voice repeats the track name.

Procombo’s aptly named ‘Sequences’ then utilises exactly that to masterful effect. Mind-warping synth soundscapes accompany punchy drums while rides slice and whirl above before ‘Mumbles’ continues with chopped-up vocal samples and a more stripped-back techno feel. Closing out this workout, ‘Freakin’’ has a pulsing bass, rattling percussion and another irresistible vocal that drives the track in true jackin’ style.

Having first worked with Matt Edwards’ RSPX in 2021, Procombo has since released a steady supply of funk-fuelled techno records via the Rekids offshoot, each regularly supported by the likes of Luke Slater, Truncate, Richie Hawtin, DJ Bone, Pan-Pot, Pangaea, Elisa Bee, and many more.

Procombo - Nothing

Out now: https://orcd.co/REKIDS252

‘Badman’ sees Moodena & Charles Levine team up on Rekids this October, including remixes from label founderRadio Slave, and Cratebug. The vocal mix of Moodena & Charles Levine’s ‘Badman’ is up first, a high-energy dance track with classic house strings and an infectious bassline, telephone-like samples dialling the keypad, and a big vocal to top it off. Chicagoan edit royalty Cratebug steps up to remix ‘Badman’ first, turning the track into a hypnotic after-hours cut with plenty of dub echo, the original faintly shining through its rolling elements.

On the B-side, Moodena & Charles Levine’s ‘Badman’ is then remixed by Rekids’ own Radio Slave, who in turn transforms the track with a more low-slung vibe, cruising along with tripped-out sonics and traces of the vocals while bringing the dial-up sounds forward. Closing out the EP, there is also a dub which loses the original ‘Badman’ vocal but maintains the classy house heat.

“It was great to finally get into the studio with Charlie after having a friendship for so many years. We had an immediate connection, and ‘Badman’ was born” - Moodena

Moodena has been active in the Disco and Nu-Disco scenes for over thirty years, earning accolades via releases onMidnight Riot, Nervous Records, and his own Tropical Disco Records. Following a twenty-year-long friendship, he collaborates with one-half of Soul Clap, Charles Levine, for the first time for the ‘Badman’ EP on Radio Slave’s Rekids. With Soul Clap, Levine influenced the House and Nu-disco scenes through varied tracks on labels likeDefected and Crosstown Rebels while releasing tracks from artists like Jkriv, Josh Wink and DJ Rocca on their eponymous Soul Clap Records label.

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Moodena & Charles Levine - Badman (Cratebug Remix)

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With Me (Original Mix)

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Travel

DCLVIII OFC - Travel (Original Mix) #Only on Bandcamp

‘Beneath the Surface’ sees not even noticed return to Craigie Knowes following their impressive debut in 2023. Carsten & Lucas return with an EP of refined club jams packed with thoughtfully tailored drive, energy and progression - and don’t forget their trusty 303 that featuring throughout. Top quality club productions.

Releases 10 February 2025.

Written & Produced by Carsten Fluck & Lucas Lejeune
Design by Glen Cutwerk
Mastered by Marco @ Analogcut, Berlin
Distributed by One Eye Witness
Released by Craigie Knowes

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CKNOWEP65 | not even noticed - Beneath the Surface (EP)

Big Beat Manifesto Vol. X

Wand

The Hacker - Turborave

Glam Life

Glam Life (Kenny Glasgow Remix)

Test 001 / Test 002

Test 001

Deeplight / Black Dog

Deeplight

Stormfront

Stormfront (Gerd Janson Remix)

Remixes

Hill St (Bella Boo Edit)

https://craigieknowes.bandcamp.com/album/beneath-the-surface

‘Beneath the Surface’ sees not even noticed return to Craigie Knowes following their impressive debut in 2023. Carsten & Lucas return with an EP of refined club jams packed with thoughtfully tailored drive, energy and progression - and don’t forget their trusty 303 that featuring throughout. Top quality club productions.

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Beneath the Surface

𝐇𝐔𝐑𝐅𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐕𝐄 ➟ not even noticed - Whooper

Feeling (Hernan Cattaneo & Mercurio Remix)

Feeling (Hernan Cattaneo & Mercurio Extended Remix)

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Dreamachine, the latest single from Milan-based production and DJ duo Hiver, is now available via CircoLoco Records across all major digital music services.

Kicking off the label’s 2025 catalog, this new release is a signature piece of atmospheric electro that lures listeners into a hypnotic groove. An accompanying remix from house and disco extraordinaire Gerd Janson ups the ante and reimagines the track for peak time dance floors.

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Hiver - Dreamachine (Gerd Janson Remix)

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Rekids’ REK’D oﬀshoot drop ‘Make A Wish’ this May, the latest single from French artists Boogie Vice and N-You-Up. ‘Make A Wish’ is an energetic cut made for sunny weather, bringing infectious energy and featuring a debut, freestyle vocal from Congolese DJ and pianist Trulybles, who also plays the church organ coming in at the halfway mark, and whose voice shines in both the original and the jacking, club-ready ‘Kinky’ mix.

“The original mix is sunny and has some of the influences of Trulybles' church music as he played the organ on it. The Kinky mix is a bit darker, to be played later in the night.”— Boogie Vice & N-You-Up

“I was just being my usual self, chatting and joking around with Boogie and Nick. Music wasn't even on my mind at that moment. Boogie and Nick invited me to hop in the booth and join their session. I didn't think much of it, but I decided to go with the flow. Once I was in the booth, I just let my personality shine through. I was being my crazy self, and the energy was infectious.”— Trulybles

Boogie Vice is a Paris-born, Cape Town-based DJ and producer known for his groovy house and disco-infused sound, with releases on Ed Banger, Circa99, and CUFF. N-You-Up hails from Southern France, blending jazz, funk, and disco on labels like Nervous Records and Get Physical, while Trulybles is a jazz-trained musician whose hybrid sets fuse live piano and DJing, making his debut vocal appearance on Boogie Vice & N-You-Up’s ‘Make A Wish’ for REK’D.

Matt Edwards launched REK’D in October 2024 to release no-nonsense House music without the limitations of parent label Rekids. It has released dancefloor-ready EPs from artists such as St. David, Odee X, James Juke, James Curd, and more.

Boogie Vice, N-You-Up feat. Trulybles - Make A Wish (Kinky Mix)

Boogie Vice, N-You-Up feat. Trulybles - Make A Wish

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Danny Howells arrives on Radio Slave’s Rekids for the first time with the three-track ‘Throb’ EP, landing 16th May 2025. Howells, a quietly revered figure in house music since the mid ‘90s, delves deep across the ‘Throb’ EP, which celebrates subtle drum programming, otherworldly keys, and soundscapes throughout. The cossetting warmth of ‘Throb,’ a track which tips the smallest of nods to Danny’s role in the heyday of progressive house, was born out of a late-night studio session—long forgotten about and then rediscovered, re-appraised, as so many great tracks are.

‘Thrunk,’ another supremely heady cut, follows and sees keys slide around the mix, modulated and tweaked just enough to create a constant feeling of movement without losing balance, firmly rooted by a bassline that Howells, contrary to his usual practice, wrote first. Rounding things out on ‘Throb’ is ‘Threads,’ a track born out of a Fred P listening session and one that enlists London’s Elliot Herrington on keys. It’s an epic ode to classic Deep House, delivered in 2025 widescreen technicolour.

Danny Howells is a darling of British dance music. Emerging in the late 1990s with the likes of the era-defining Jackpot Records, his journey in dance music has always been about music, which has seen him eschew frantic touring and production schedules in favour of doing what he loves. Famous, for those in the know, as Cassy’s favourite DJ, Howell’s deft touch and subtlety as a DJ and Producer are evident in spades on ‘Throb.’

“I’m really pleased with this EP—three quite different tracks that have all been fitting really nicely into my sets recently. To have found a home for them on one of my all-time favourite labels is a dream come true!” - Danny Howells.

Danny Howells - Threads

Danny Howells - Throb

Danny Howells - Thrunk

Out now: https://orcd.co/REKIDS250x

Mathias Kaden's ‘Freedom’ on Rekids receives the remix treatment 1st August 2025, with a new version from Kaden, as well as a dub mix from Radio Slave. Initially released as part of his 2024 ‘Circulate’ EP on the label, the release won support from the likes of Laurent Garnier, TSHA, and Dam Swindle.

Rooted in soul but geared for the dancefloor, Mathias Kaden’s uptempo rework of ‘Freedom’ toughens the original’s groove while allowing its jazz and dub-inflected stabs, strings, and keys to shine through, all while stripping back the track’s memorable spoken-word sample. Meanwhile, Radio Slave’s eleven-minute dub mix is a hypnotic, slow-burning and dreamlike track, built on spacious layering and a hauntingly re-emergent vocal. A full instrumental completes the package, with Kaden and Radio Slave joining previous ‘Freedom’ remixer William Kiss in oﬀering three distinctive takes on the track.

“Radio Slave asked me for the stems of „Freedom" and created a truly inspiring version of the track. Even when playing my original, I always had a diﬀerent version in mind—and with my uptempo remake, I was finally able to bring that vision to life.” Mathias Kaden

Active since the mid-90s, Mathias Kaden appeared on Radio Slave’s Rekids for the first time in 2019, adding to a versatile discography on labels like Cocoon and Vakant while also remixing work by DJ Koze, KiNK, Monika Kruse, Trentemöller.

Mathias Kaden - Freedom (Instrumental)

Mathias Kaden - Freedom (Mathias Kaden Uptempo Rework)

Mathias Kaden - Freedom (Radio Slave Dub Mix)

Out now: https://orcd.co/Rkd010

Ketiov, one half of Catz ‘n Dogz, teams up with fellow Polish artist Edvinn for the ‘10 Hours Extravaganza’ EP, marking the tenth release for Radio Slave’s REK’D, landing 15th August 2025.

The pair open with ‘Extravaganza’, a cut that taps into the foundations of Classic House with a spoken-word vocal that feels lifted from a vintage Chicago record. Buoyant drums roll underneath as warm chord vamps bring soul to the groove until a soaring female vocal breaks through, lifting the track into full-blown rapture.

Up next, ‘10 Hours’ ramps up the intensity, its tension building through sharp filtering before unleashing a turbo-charged House groove with full-throttle synths, jacking percussion, and vocal stabs designed to push the energy to the limit.

As one half of Catz ‘n Dogz, Ketiov has shaped global dance floors and contributed to his own co-founded Pets Recordings and its oﬀshoot, Step Recordings, alongside labels like Radio Slave’s flagship Rekids imprint, Defected, and plenty more labels.

As a solo artist, he delves deeper into House for the ‘10 Hours Extravaganza’ EP, linking up with Edvinn, a Warsaw-based DJ and producer whose sound blends 90s and 00s house and techno influences with a strong percussive focus, having released on outlets such as Planet Rhythm, Frenzy Recordings, and Step Recs.

Ketiov & Edvvin - 10 Hours

Ketiov & Edvvin - Extravaganza

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Ketiov, Edvvin - 10 Hours Extravaganza: https://orcd.co/Rkd010