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Colors - part 2

The Stargazer EP is one of the most obscure releases from the  ZR back catalogue. Originally coming out in 1995 it was still disco styled but also influenced by Detroit and UK techno. Derek Jamerson RIP (who released some music on the Underground Resistance subsidory Happy) lived in the UK played some of the keys. SoulFire was maybe the best track and has now been ever so slightly tweaked for this free download. ENJOY 

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FREE D/L JOEY NEGRO presents JUPITER BEYOND - BURNING (SOUL FIRE) ZR 1995

RIP Productions  - Jump To It (Double 99 Ice Cream)

Available now from: 

Z Records - http://www.zrecords.ltd.uk/new-releases
Traxsource - http://www.traxsource.com/title/469913/the-best-get-on-up
Beatport - http://classic.beatport.com/release/opolopo-the-best-feat-colonel-red/1526880
iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/best-get-on-up-feat.-colonel/id991027899

Listen to 'Get On Up' here - https://www.beatport.com/s/dqh48bax57ac

Opolopo has made quite a name over the last few years with a series of musically accomplished remixes for the likes of Gregory Porter, Stevie Wonder and Lisa Stansfield. 

His debut album from Z Records "Superconductor" hits the streets at the end of May and features contributions from Keni Burke, Sasha Williamson, Taka Boom, Pete Simpson and Diane Charlemagne. 

Now we give you the first of several singles with this double sider feat Colonel Red on the Prince-ish “The Best” and the more jazz funky instrumental "Get On Up".

DJ Reactions:

Tony Humphries - Two quality cuts!
J Paul Getto - Get on up baby!
Glenn Underground - Very very needed joints here
Ashley Beedle - Absolutely killer production from the man
Luke Soloman - Big fan of this awesome man, love this x
Casio Social Club - Wonderful groove and great vocal
Julius Papp - Love Opolopo with his solid productions - both tracks are working here
Richard Earnshaw - Can't wait for this album!! Get On Up has tickled my trevor here!
Faze Action - I'm drawn to Get On Up
StoneBridge - Amazing!
Groove Assassin - 2 supa hott jams! Really feelin' the piano vibes on ''Get on Up''
Louis Benedetti - Full support. Thanks!!
Giom - The bassline on Get on up is SICK
Paul Trouble Anderson - Like it
Robert Owens - Nice track
CJ Mackintosh - Great stuff. Loving Get On Up. Can't wait to hear the album :)
Bill Brewster - The Best is a nice mix of 80s Prelude-styles with modern production. Really cool
Kiko Navarro - Great work and top quality as usual!
Graeme Park - Always a pleasure to funk
David Harness - Superb!!!
Hed Kandi - Loving Get On Up



ZR Shop

Opolopo -  The Best (Club Mix) / Get On Up

Available now from - http://www.zrecords.ltd.uk/new-releases

Listen to the full track here - https://www.beatport.com/s/f2mkhk6zqush

Sean's "It's Time" album was universally well received in the house community, and rightly so, it was a strong debut featuring an array of talented vocalist and strong songs.

For this EP the tracky 90's style ‘Holding On’ gets reworked by Crackazat who keeps the original vibe adding Smack Productions style keys and his trademark jazzy, warm production to Sean’s original. Crackazat has come to the attention of dj’s including Disclosure, Detroit Swindle and Homework through his releases on Futureboogie and more recently Sweden’s Local Talk where he released his latest album ‘Crescendo’.

Released earlier this year, Atjazz's remix of ‘Reach Out’ feat. Hannah Khemoh was universally well received and supported by Danny Tenaglia, Tensnake, Tony Humphries, Golf Clap, Rainer Trueby and more. Joey Negro has done his own edit of Atjazz's mix focusing on the groove and BV's.

Sean completes the remix package with his own broken dub take on ‘Finally’ featuring vocals from Taliwa.

DJ Reactions:

Tensnake - Atjazz and Crackazat remixes are great, thanks
Louie Vega - Playing the Atjazz edit
Danny Krivit - Nice groove
Rainer Trueby - Crackin' mix from Crackazat
Opolopo - Sweet package! Nice to hear some Broken Vibes again
Mousse T - Wicked, thanks
Reel People - Great Vibes here
Glenn Underground - Dope
CJ Mackintosh - Great EP. Love that Crackazat Remix :)
Audiowhores - Atjazz Remix/JN Edit sounds dope!
Graeme Park - Oh yes, yes, yes!
Richard Earnshaw - Quality remixes...on them all!



Sean McCabe - Holding On (Crackazat Remix)

Strictly R.I.P Productions records in the mix. 
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R.I.P Productions - Happy To Be Deep
R.I.P Productions - On Cloud 9
R.I.P Productions - Sweet Luv
R.I.P Productions - Mellow Works
R.I.P Productions - Work It Out 
R.I.P Productions - Deep Inspiration 
R.I.P Productions - Burning Up
R.I.P Productions - Oh Baby
R.I.P Productions - The Horns
R.I.P Productions - Love Is What We Need
R.I.P Productions - I've Been Misled 
R.I.P Productions - Obsessed
R.I.P Productions - The Players

RIP Productions Special

Available Friday 8th July - http://www.zrecords.ltd.uk/new-releases

Originally from Bristol UK, Ben J Worrall aka Crackazat is a musician, producer and composer, with a formal background in jazz composition. Now relocated to Sweden, where he releases through the Local Talk label, his productions and remixes have been gaining support from Disclosure, Detroit Swindle, Homework.

For his Period Works EP for ZR he searched the extensive catalogue of ZR accapella's and blended parts of them to create three slamming new productions.

"Universal Love" hits the right balance between the classic house sound and Crackazat's trademark warm, jazzy take on electronic music. "What You're Feeling" heads into more classic piano house territory with low-slung disco beats, while "Crystal Eyes" goes for futuristic chords with funk led guitars over a big bass groove.

DJ Reactions:

Groove Armada - Great release, really musical, diggin’ these
The Reflex - Superb tracks, looking forward to giving them a spin
Opolopo - Crackazat is at it with the quality stuff again!
Moodymanc - Loving all these, great EP, thanks
Booker T - Heavyyy set of tunes, will support
Richard Earnshaw - Solid EP! Liking “Crystal Eyes”
Sean McCabe - Wicked EP! Love all the tracks
Mousse T - Dope, love all of them
CJ Mackintosh - Great EP. Loving “What You're Feeling” :)
Paul Trouble Anderson – Kool, my fav is “What You're Feeling”
Scott Wozniak - All tracks are great but I'm LOVING "What You're Feeling"
ATFC - Solid EP
DJ Meme - Lovin this EP
Groove Assassin - All three tracks are SOLID ! Straight up dance floor tackle!
Timmy Vegas - A nice varied package



Period Works EP

Crackazat - Period Works EP

Released Friday 15th Sept - http://www.zrecords.ltd.uk/new-releases

A laid back Brazilian tinged boogie cut from the Joey Negro ‘Produced With Love’ album gets transformed into a piano fuelled, peak time banger by Crackazat who retains the Latino flavour of the original but adds bags of dance floor energy. Big Tune!

DJ Reactions:

Jazzanova - Lovely vibez. Prefer the original
The Reflex - Love the Brazilian vibes, Crackazat mix should be great peak time too!
Mark Farina - Nice Remix
Dr Packer - Crackazat Remix is ridiculously uplifting. Those Pianos !!!!
Moodymanc - Both versions straight in the bag, thanks...!
StoneBridge - Oh yes - on it!
Shur-i-kan - Maximum piano stab power engaged - seriously good
Doorly – Wicked
Mi-Soul - Both versions are heavy but the Crackazat mix is HEAVY!! #ClubBanger
Razor'n'Tape - all over this, so good
Rhemi - Love both mixes !!
Sam Divne - good work
Julius Papp - Both cuts great but can't resist that piano energy in Crackazat's remix...hot!
Faze Action - Liking the Crackazat Mix, perfect for the big room or festivals
Sean McCabe - Solid piece of piano house!
Reel People - Very good remix

Latican Boogie (Crackazat Remix)

Joey Negro - Latican Boogie (Crackazat Remix)

I Want You (Forever)

I Want You (Forever) (Josh Butler Remix - Radio Edit)

Simply an iconic track from Swiss brothers Mandrax and Seb K aka Shakedown, ‘At Night’ is one of the most recognisable house tracks of the last two decades. With one of the most-hyped remixes of the year, artist of the moment Peggy Gou has seriously delivered with a squelching 7 minute groover, bringing in that iconic synth motif to lift the production and keep it rolling. Stepping up to tackle this masterpiece with a nu-disco dance track, Tiger & Woods use cowbell to accent a B-boy beat, with drum machine breaks bringing it back to the dancefloor. Finally in the package is a brand new mix from the Shakedown duo themselves, the Galactic Boogie. With saturated synths and interplanetary breakdowns, Shakedown bring a carefree 80s quality to this iconic track’s irresistible after-dark charm.

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At Night (Peggy Gou’s Acid Journey Remix)

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@peggygou - Moment EP 
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Moment EP

Starry Night

Peggy Gou - Starry Night

Streetlights EP

Streetlights (Extended Mix)

As if Coyu hasn't given Skint enough with his 2011 floor filler remix of “X-Press 2 - Muzik Xpress”, he's back again to pay homage to one of the greatest and most celebrated Skint releases of all time. Fatboy Slim - Right Here, Right Now. 

Coyu takes the iconic string / sitar loop, laces it with a shimmering hi-hat rhythm over a pounding kick drum and punctuates it with choral stabs, to create a funked up club banger that manages to retain all the drama of the original. Take that dance floor; see if you can better this. Hands will be lifted, feet will be stomped and parties will peak. 

Can anyone contain the possibilities of this track? We don't think so. It's stamped its place in dance music history and who better to reaffirm its position than Suara boss man, Coyu.

I Am Your Mind (Part 2) (Mr. V Sole Channel Remix)

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