polar bears dancing in the snow-white universe watching the stars

Navy Blue EP

Polar

Polar (original mix)

Rust is a fantastic story about the life of iron and its beauty in the state of degradation caused by oxygen.

Alexander Slush - Rust

"The recording captures the vibe of KiNK and Raredub on stage. A good balance of party and heady music, a journey of funky techno and UK/bass music influenced beats. The selection includes some unreleased tracks by the duo and their friends".

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KiNK:
Say what you wanna say, but you have to give Strahil Velchev this: the man’s a powerhouse. Recording and playing live under the KiNK alias, he went on to become one of the finest purveyor’s of funk in techno and house. What it is, by definition, ain’t exactly clear. And that is the beauty of it.

KiNK’s music is unifying in the best possible way. Channeling the spirit and feeling of a time where it didn’t really matter who the faces behind the music were, KiNK plays with the elements of genres and sub-genres as if the future of it all is still wide-open. At the same time it could be accused of retro-fetishism, as much as the Pope himself is infallible.

The pure need to recreate moments, feelings and experience – rather than carbon copies of existing designs – was what started KiNK’s production work. Hailing from Bulgaria, it was nearly impossible to get your hands on all the records and music that fed into a system of raves, clubs and record shops that seemed far away from Sofia, and financially it might as well have meant another galaxy. Wanting to DJ without having access to the tracks that spun the carousel meant that you had to create them yourselves. So, here we go with a private bootlegger gone public mastermind and one of the loudest voices in house, techno and beyond.

From KiNK’s early productions with Neville Watson to his smash-hit for Ovum, a cerebral album for Macro, tons of remixes & tracks and his mind-bending live act, Playground seems to take all that into a blender. Simultaneously a sound- summary, the harvest of a field of ideas, and the exhibition of an artist in his prime, it also works as a sort of KiNK dictionary: avant-garde soundscapes stand next to boisterous bangers, classic club tracks and peak time emotions find their idiosyncratic and contemplative counterparts – all of it coming down like a torrent in a drought.

KiNK's social links: 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kink303/?hl=en
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/kink
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kink303/

Raredub:
Raredub is a Sofia-based music producer and DJ. Known for his high-octane energy, he infuses every set with a distinctive and dynamic vibe, regardless of when he plays.

Drawing inspiration from the early ’90s rave culture, Raredub puts a unique spin on his tracks. His music pulsates with raw beats and cutting-edge grooves, making a signature and bold statement.

In 2021, he dropped his first EP on KiNK’s Sofia Records, stepping onto the global music scene. His work has gained recognition by artists like Paul Woolford, Fjaak, Paggy Gou, Partiboi69, Skin On Skin, just to name a few.

Raredub's social links: 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raredub/
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/raredub
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Raredub/

Awakenings Podcast S333 - KiNK & Raredub


In 1991, the Dutch duo L.A. Style, founded and produced by Wessel van Diepen (who later contributed to the creation of Vengaboys), released "James Brown Is Dead." The track made an impact on Billboard's Hot 100 Airplay chart, becoming the first techno song to land on the Billboard Hot 100.

Despite its title and lyrics, James Brown was alive at the time of the song's release and did not pass away until December 25, 2006.

While some sources suggest that the song was inspired by a 1992 broadcast that falsely reported James Brown's death, this claim cannot be accurate, as the song was released in 1991. The actual origins of the track remain tied to the duo’s creative vision, rather than a specific news broadcast.

Following the release of "James Brown Is Dead," the Dutch techno group Holy Noise responded with a track titled "James Brown Is Still Alive," which was also released in 1991. Although L.A. Style’s song suggests that "the hardest working man in showbiz is dead," Holy Noise's track was considered a direct answer, affirming that James Brown was still alive at the time.

In a modern twist, Jeff Millions has taken on the challenge of remixing "James Brown Is Dead," adding his unique sound to the iconic track while preserving its energetic and pioneering techno roots.


James Brown is dead ( Jeff Millions 2025 Remix ) Free download

Excuse Me DJ

Excuse Me DJ (Extended Mix)

Iconic British production duo Groove Armada return to DFTD with a special, four-track remix package spotlighting leaders of the house scene. First up, Scottish tastemaker and international electronic creative Austin Ato lends his unique sound to the instantly recognisable GA classic ‘I See You Baby’; with early support from the likes of A-Trak, Gina Breeze and Melé, Austin’s immense take on the electronic favourite is sure to dominate the coming festival seasons and beyond. Next up, UK tastemakers Nautica flip 2007’s Love Sweet Sound featuring the iconic Candi Staton on vocals, morphing it into a deep, club-ready cut. What follows is a collaborative remix of ‘My Friend’ from Evokings, DOT and simo not simon, uniting the three Brazilian producers and good friends to create a blissed-out remix that celebrates the unique electronic scene of Rio De Janiero. Closing out this four-track package is French Alpine DJ and producer Eliza Bogan’s hard-hitting remix of breakout hit ‘Superstylin’’, with Groove Armada closing the main stage at 2025’s Snowboxx Festival in Avoriaz to an explosive crowd using this very remix.

Superstylin (Eliza Bogan Remix)

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My Momma Used To Say

Fun Together

DYEN EDIT Part II, 

the old school hit : Masters of work - Work. In an new hard techno DYEN version. 

hope you like it !

GO DOWN  ( DYEN EDIT II )

Another Earth

Discochord

THE GAME (ORIGINAL MIX) - LARS VEGAS
LA FIQUE (ORIGINAL MIX) - ROBOSONIC, ADANA TWINS
SMOKE PIANO (PETER HORREVORTS DUB) - PERKY & LESEMAN
RIDERS ON THE STORM - SEAN FINN
EXCUSE ME - BOYS NOIZE
MOVE YOUR BODY BACK - DENSE PIKA
STARWIN - BOYS NOIZE
PITCH ONE (ORIGINAL MIX) - DANIELE PETRONELLI
THE FUTURE IS YOURS (KRAAK & SMAAK REMIX) - KRAAK SMAAK
POLYESTER (ORIGINAL MIX) - SAM PAGANINI
STIFFNESS - SUNNERY JAMES, RYAN MARCIANO
KEEP CONTROLE (HOSH REMIX) - SONO
RUANDA (MARK FUERSTENBERG REMIX) - LARRSON
WISDOM TO THE WISE - DAVE CLARK
GROOVEGG - EGBERT
HEART AND SOUL (ORIGINAL MIX) - ILIAS KATELANOS
DROP IT (NOIZE CURE REMIX) - LES PETIT PILOUS
DOPE - ELECTRIC RESCUE


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