Canadian multi-instrumentalist Jex Opolis lays out a jubilant, latin house take on Ali X and Mafara's Mi Dios Mi Amor.

Be it through cassettes in the 90s, as part of Electro duo DVAS in the 00's, through hardware performance or through remixing the likes of Peggy Gou and Lenny Kraviz for XL in 2023 - Jex has stuck to his guns and expressed himself in singular fashion. His sound has remained celebratory, vibrant and floor focused and his revision of Mi Dios Mi Amor is right in line with his canon.

A tight, bossy groove kicks things off as a deep-set organ rebounds off ecstasy drenched stabs and a firm, bouncing kick drum. Vocals slap in, percussion keeps hustling and while a classy string is gently draped in overhead. A playful mid-section opens out allowing space for warped, fanged bass licks and some chorus vocals.

Feverish sequencing keeps the energy right up as short breakdowns kick back quick right until the finals bars. A radio edit and a dub provide functional variety to an already potent recording that harnesses all of the picante verve of the original.

Artist: Ali X
Release: Mi Dios Mi Amor Feat. Mafara (Jex Opolis Remix)
Label: Exploited Club
LC: 96788
Cat: EXP161
Beatport Pre-order: 11.07.25

Release Date Streaming/Beatport: 18.07.25
Release Date Global Download: 01.08.25

Mi Dios Mi Amor Feat. Mafara (Jex Opolis Remix)

Mi Dios Mi Amor Feat. Mafara (Jex Opolis Stripped Down Remix)

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D Stone debuts on Heist Recordings with a record that shows us why he’s one of the hottest talents in house music right now 

Chloe Caillet is in on it. Cinthie is in on it. SG lewis and Demi Riquísimo are in on it too. So are Folamour, Barry Can’t Swim and, of course, Dam Swindle. In on what exactly?

In on the fact that D Stone might be the most exciting young producer and DJ you will find in the house scene right now. Oh, and he’s also a great guy who says Heist was his dream label to release on. When we found out we were fans of on each other, it was only logical that we signed his ‘Time Selection’ EP; A 5-track record that shows us how cool and catchy underground house music can be if it’s done well. 

D Stone, born Daan Steenhuizen has had a meteoric rise in the scene in the past years and has only just finished his study at the Conservatory, where Lars was one of his mentors. His vinyl debut was on Cecille in 2023 with that absolute anthem ‘Total unison’. He then released on Cinthie’s 803 Crystal Grooves in 2024 and has a busy 2025 with releases on Chloe Caillet’s label Smiile, Semi Delicious, a release planned for Barry Can’t Swim’s fresh label ‘Earth’s only paradise’ and now, Heist. He’s been touring relentlessly in between, already playing legendary places like Ibiza’s Pikes, Amsterdam’s Shelter and with big shows planned at Warehouse project and in Australia, you can just feel all the right things happening for him.

The ’Time Selection’ EP kicks off with ‘Yes I Am’, an upbeat house track with plenty of hints of the old school, playful vocal chops and above all, some lovely piano work. It’s stripped back, but full of energy, with driving 909 percussion, retro flutes and a rolling bass line. It’s as much a pallet cleanser in a set as it is a teasing mid-set highlight.

‘Move Over’ features the vocals of ELY and sees D Stone dive deeper into vintage house territory, with a classic bassline and percussion that stays true to the core of the classic drum machines, hinting as much towards the electro-pop sound of New Order and the futurism of early Mr. Fingers releases. The vocal is daring and cute at the same time, and does a great job tapping into the nostalgia of the pop-house cross-over songs of the early 90s. 

'Time Selection' is arguably the heaviest cut of the record, much in style of his breakthrough track ‘Total Unison’. This track is built around a strong piano theme, supported by driving 909 drums, strings and cleverly placed disco bleeps to keep the track accessible and uplifting. Add to that a big breakdown, and you’ll understand why we’ve been reaching for this track peak set for the past months.

On the flip, we’ve got ‘One Thing’, a subtle and introverted track built around a bumpy disco bassline with a hook that’s silly on first listen but will end up being the one thing you’ll keep humming for the rest of the day. In short, it’s a banger in disguise. 

The last track of the EP is ‘Everything from the Organ’, a track where D Stone is not afraid to show his love for throwback ravey elements. There’s organ licks, horns and chopped vocals that propel you straight to the front-left of whichever dancefloor D Stone is reigning at that moment.  

Don’t sleep on the Heist debut of one of Amsterdam’s biggest talents, cause this one will go like hot cakes! As always, enjoy the music and play it loud! 

Yours, 
Maarten & Lars   

Time selection EP

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D Stone - Yes I am

D Stone - Move over (feat. ELY)

Label: Small Great Things.
Artist: Luca Olivotto
Format: Digital + Vinyl
Cat. Number: SGB002
Release Title: Say Who EP
Support it: https://smallgreatthings.bandcamp.com

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Label: ROX Label
Artist: Arbea
Format: Digital
Cat. Number: ROX001
Release Title: The Beginning
Support it: https://roxthehouse.bandcamp.com/album/the-beginning-v-a

Arbea:
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Format: Digital
Artist: Retrofract
Release Title: Move Operator
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Label: Running Hot Recordings
Artist: Running Hot
Format: Digital + Vinyl
Cat. Number: RHR01
Release Title: Bad For The Body, Good For The Soul
Support it: https://runninghot.bandcamp.com/album/bad-for-the-body-good-for-the-soul

Running Hot:
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Label: Kcik
Format: Digital
EP Title: Kcik 38
Release Date: 21st September 2025
Support it: https://kcik.bandcamp.com/track/41-no-stress

Kick:
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Isaac Hayes – Theme From Shaft

Label/Cat#: Reshape – Reshape 044
Country: Italy
Year: 2000
Genre: Electronic
Style: House
Format: Vinyl, 12"

Tracklist
A1 – Theme From Shaft (Vocal) (Remix By SpellBand & Ricky Birickyno) (06:39)
A2 – Theme From Shaft (Dub Guitar) (Remix By SpellBand & Ricky Birickyno) (06:47)
B1 – Theme From Shaft (Deep Version) (Remix By Stefano Noferini & Dj Guy) (05:49)
B2 – Theme From Shaft (Shaftrax 2000) (Remix By Alma De Riviera) (06:50)

Total length: 26:05

More information: https://www.discogs.com/de/release/5154722-Isaac-Hayes-Theme-From-Shaft

Isaac Hayes - Theme From Shaft (Deep Version) (2000)

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