@richardlescrees
Spreading nothing but positive vibes… Robsoul sign out of 2022 and commence 2023 with the best possible intention: ‘These Happy Feelings’, an EP that truly embodies its title in every possible way. 
It comes courtesy of a true New Jersey pioneer Richard Les Crees, a talent who came through on that phenomenal 80s wave as a DJ and translated that unique energy into productions under the name of Filthy Rich throughout the 90s on labels such as Distance. 
These productions had a direct influence on the Robsoul boss Phil Weeks himself so this release is a poignant moment as Richard completes the circle and makes his label debut. Digging deep into the most soulful and uplifting corners of his palette, it’s a resounding EP that belies the frosty winter temperatures. From the big vocal harmonies of the title track to the much heavier, jacking funk of the finale jam ‘What We ‘Bout To Do’, this covers the full range and reminds us that the best pioneers will always look to bring a different perspective and technique. Stunning from edge to edge. Stay happy.

Richard Les Crees - Even If I Could

@richardlescrees 
Spreading nothing but positive vibes… Robsoul sign out of 2022 and commence 2023 with the best possible intention: ‘These Happy Feelings’, an EP that truly embodies its title in every possible way. 
It comes courtesy of a true New Jersey pioneer Richard Les Crees, a talent who came through on that phenomenal 80s wave as a DJ and translated that unique energy into productions under the name of Filthy Rich throughout the 90s on labels such as Distance. 
These productions had a direct influence on the Robsoul boss Phil Weeks himself so this release is a poignant moment as Richard completes the circle and makes his label debut. Digging deep into the most soulful and uplifting corners of his palette, it’s a resounding EP that belies the frosty winter temperatures. From the big vocal harmonies of the title track to the much heavier, jacking funk of the finale jam ‘What We ‘Bout To Do’, this covers the full range and reminds us that the best pioneers will always look to bring a different perspective and technique. Stunning from edge to edge. Stay happy.

Richard Les Crees - What We 'Bout To Do

@humanbynature
One of the Robsoul family’s most consistent and prolific artists Human By Nature returns with ‘This World Is Not 4 U’. 
Another clutch of crucial cuts to ease us into the new year, weighing four tracks heavy, ‘This World Is Not 4 U’ is an all-out dancefloor love affair from the Mexican maestro as he goes in deep on every groove with full spectrum sonics and subgenres; The NYC-sized disco-dashed title track, the timeless filtered finesse of XXXXX to the Classic Music style bump and flex of ‘Cumbia’ and the dreamy-yet-triumphant piano-powered adios ‘So Far So Good’
Complete with a collab with fellow house craftsman, Spanish artist Addict Disc, this world might be for us, but this record most definitely is.

Human By Nature & Addict Disc - This World Is Not 4 U

@animistics
Nottingham-based producer Lee Eden, AKA Animist, brings a dope re-rub of a Blue Boy classic from ’95 for Phil Weeks' Robsoul Recordings.
Plucky jazz bass and finger-clicking swing meet crisp and punchy percussion on Sandman, as Animist utilises The Undisputed Truth vocal to perfection to create a smooth key-laden, horn-fuelled funker. Dancefloor perfection. 
Too Much rolls with a techier bump as two-step aesthetics, deep bassline and razor-sharp hi-hats drop us into a teasing break,  only to explode like a glitter bomb with some French Touch flair. 
Animist joins forces with Chubz & Nukem to close the release with ‘You Found Me.’ A polished and positive slice of modern house.

A1- Animist - Sandman

@animistics @chubznukem
Nottingham-based producer Lee Eden, AKA Animist, brings a dope re-rub of a Blue Boy classic from ’95 for Phil Weeks' Robsoul Recordings.
Plucky jazz bass and finger-clicking swing meet crisp and punchy percussion on Sandman, as Animist utilises The Undisputed Truth vocal to perfection to create a smooth key-laden, horn-fuelled funker. Dancefloor perfection. 
Too Much rolls with a techier bump as two-step aesthetics, deep bassline and razor-sharp hi-hats drop us into a teasing break,  only to explode like a glitter bomb with some French Touch flair. 
Animist joins forces with Chubz & Nukem to close the release with ‘You Found Me.’ A polished and positive slice of modern house.

B- Animist, Chubz & Nukem - You Found Me

@mikeymikey_v
Robsoul reaches across the pond once again as LA house purveyor, Mikey V, returns to the label with three brand-new bumpin’ jams on his 'Closer' EP.
Rasping snares, shuffling hats and soulful vocal chops underpin the title track ‘Closer’, before a hollowed out bassline and synth stabs launch the track skywards from its breakdown.
Mikey sends us into 'Freefall’ on the flip with a skippier, lighter touch, but also a wobbling, swollen bassline that hits hard. Final cut 'Stay High’ matches the club-bound bump,  with a full-fire jazz ensemble of cascading keys and dancing sax, working together to deliver some major fancy footwork appeal.

Mikey V - Closer

Mikey V - Freefall

@dan-ghenacia @jossmoog

Robsoul hits the triple century and marks the occasion with Phil Weeks diving deep into the archives to unearth, dust off and polish up some previously unreleased projects, all sitting pretty alongside a brand new jam from the Robsoul boss.  
A king of the cut up and master of the sample, Weeks has established Robsoul Recordings as a one-stop-shop for House music lovers. Deep jazzy grooves, filtered disco delights or nasty warehouse joints, all dipped in the magical dancefloor dust of Chicago, New York and Paris… The French label has become a treasure trove for the discerning DJ since its launch in 2000. Uncomplicated, supremely effective tools for the dancefloor. 
Release #300 opens with excellent ’Thuggish Ruggish’, the brand new track from Phil. Bumping, filtered and laced with a super smooth vocal sample, this hits with intention. 

Up next a brace of newbies in collaboration with fellow Frenchman and Robsoul regular, Joss Moog. The downy bass and filtered vocal of  2012’s ‘One Step Ahead’ has been tightened and remastered for release, sitting pretty alongside the aptly names ’Sure Shot’, with its spritely Rhodes melody and big bulbous bassline. 
Digging back further still, all the way to 2011, we’re graced with a perfect double from Weeks and one third of Apollonia, Mr Dan Ghenacia. The pair go all in on ’Source Sure’ and ‘Push’. Two tracks that work perfectly in the mix, Source Sure lights the French touch paper whilst Push delivers some 80’s Chicago flavour, topped with an electrifying vocal surprise. 

A fitting selection for a milestone release… Time to get down!

3 - Phil Weeks & Joss Moog - Sure Shot

Various Artists - Laid Bare Vol 1 - Bare Bones Wax (BBW004)

Release number 4 on the vinyl-only label and blog, Bare Bones Wax sees the start of a new VA series called “Laid Bare”. Much like the very first release, the premise is to showcase the sound the label purveys. Underground house legend Lil’ Mark supplies the A1 track “Bare 2 The Bone”. Twisted synths, tough beats and a killer bassline drive this track so it will kill any dancefloor. Carlo Gambino returns to BBW for the second time with “Satchmo”. Lush licks, deep beats and a spoken vocal give a warm deep workout in his unique style.

On the flip Romanian producer Dragosh makes his debut on the label with “Fresh Fruit”. Having released on labels such as Curtea Veche, Desolat and Memoria you can expect a deep minimal offering with nice interwoven vocals for a modern sound. The final track on the package comes from the Italian duo, Heat Alliance. “Morning Light” has a classic feel with uplifting vocals, warm pads and synths complimented by a deep funky bassline. The result gives the release four tracks that encompass four very different styles, just as we believe a VA release should be!

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B2 - Heat Alliance "Morning Light"

The Mekanism is back with more of his forward thinking and super fresh house music, this time on legendary French label Robsoul Recordings and featuring the one and only Mr V.

Releasing on labels such as Moan Recordings, hedZup Records and Whippin' Records, The Mekanism is a high class studio talent with a great understanding of the roots of house and plenty of his own innovative ideas. He combines those to great effect once more here.

This Is My Day is timeless house music with an irresistibly slinky groove. The perfect hi hats and catchy drums are overlaid with Mr V's vocal musings which draw you in deep and add plenty of genuine soul. The chord vamps keep on heating the beats and subtle filters keep things dynamic. This is textbook French house music that also comes as a dub and acapella.

The Mekanism proves why he is one of the new school house tastemakers with this latest standout offering.

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The Mekanism Feat. Mr. V - This Is My Day

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Phil Weeks is a house music purist. Whether DJing or producing, the Parisian with the huge personality delivers raw beats influenced in equal measure by
classic Chicago house and nu‐school French flair, underpinned with a hip‐hop attitude. His long running Robsoul Recordings also defines him as one of the
most skilled label heads in underground house music.
In the studio Phil is dedicated to classic hardware like Akai’s MPC 3000 sampler and Roland’s TR909 drum machine. He has released more than 250 tracks and
remixes since his debut in 2000, working with labels including 2020 Vision, Music For Freaks, Brique Rouge, Detour, Adult Only and his own Robsoul, which
is responsible for the majority of his original output. 

Phil’s work can also be found in the collaborations Fries & Bridges (with Hector Moralez) and PS Project/Bubba Beats & Kid Piston (with DJ Sneak). Production highlights include Phil’s three albums ‘Love Affair’ (2011), ‘Yeah I Like That’ (2003) and ‘Raw Instrumental’ (2012), alongside style‐defining singles ‘Hypnose’, ‘It Put Me Well’ and ‘All Day Every Day’. The music has been
heavily supported by international dance press including achieving accolades such as MixMag’s and De‐Bug’s ‘Album Of The Month’, while DJs ranging from
Danny Howells and Yousef to Mark Farina and DJ Sneak consistently play his tracks. Behind the decks, Phil has racked up enough air miles to take him around the
world several times over, with appearances at the world’s leading house clubs ‐ Queen’s Club, Sankeys, Circus, Ministry of Sound, Back to Basics and Stereo are
all regular haunts, alongside his Paris residency ‘Get Underground’ at the infamous Rex Club.

Phil has also fully embraced the relationship with his fans and house music fans in general – whether through his popular ‘Underground Chronicles’ video diaries
on Youtube or his personal relationships on Facebook.
Despite his success Phil isn’t one to brag. To him it’s all about keeping proper house music alive. Which just goes to prove Phil Weeks is a house music purist.

B- Animist, Chubz & Nukem - You Found Me

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