Releases

Out July 29th.
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With Matthias Meyer enjoying a fantastic year, the in-demand Berlin-based Producer & DJ revisits the debut release on his Strangely Enough label, with emotional and powerful remixes from acclaimed producers and friends Guy Mantzur & Tamir Regev, Amine K, Urmet K, and Forty Cats, released together on 29 July. 
 
Each of the producers have added their own special touch to the ‘Strangely Enough’ remixes to ensure an exciting variety of updates which are perfect for this summer’s busy festival and club season. From the Guy Mantzur and Tamir Regev’s poignant peak-time reworking, to Amine K’s two deeper, yet magical remixes. Urmet K delivers a stirring update ideal for sunset sets, whilst Forty Cats takes her version into atmospheric and progressive house territory. 
 
Matthias Meyer said: “’Strangely Enough’ is an important track for me and the reason I started the label. Whilst everybody loved it, it didn’t fit on any labels. I wanted to have some new, playable versions for this summer. Guy Mantzur is one of my favourites and he really transformed it into an emotional banger. Amine K has been a good friend for around 10 years and his version is less straight, but has some wicked melodies. Urmet made a nice, deep and soft All Day I Dream kind of version. Forty Cats’s update is also really nice. It has more of a proggy vibe, which I like to play out too.”
 
Matthias Meyer’s debut label release, ‘Strangely Enough’, was released in Spring 2021 and included support from RÜFÜS DU SOL, Solomun, Sasha, Adriatique, Rampa, and James Grant. Meyer released ‘The Choir’ EP on Strangely Enough in early 2022 which showcased his trademark diverse and eclectic sound, whilst brimming full of emotion and energy. This was backed by Matthias Meyer touring worldwide, atpacked venues.

Matthias Meyer - Strangely Enough (Amine K Remix)

Izil Recordings, founded by Moroccan electronic music pioneer Amine K, is a platform dedicated to showcasing the depth and diversity of Morocco’s underground scene. Named after the Berber word for "pure," the label stays true to its name embodying unfiltered artistic expression, blending rich cultural heritage with contemporary electronic innovation. Izil’s debut release sets the tone for this vision, featuring a collaboration between Amine K and WAHM, alongside remixes from Rodriguez Jr. and Denis Horvat.
"Kill the Anger" introduces the label with a deep, pulsating energy, merging hypnotic rhythms with raw intensity to create a bold statement for Izil’s sonic identity. Rodriguez Jr. elevates the track with a melodic, atmospheric touch, adding layers of emotive synths that transform it into an expansive and immersive experience. On the B-side, "Sundance" unfolds as a warm, flowing journey of organic textures and deep, rhythmic movement, capturing the essence of Moroccan influences within a contemporary electronic framework. Denis Horvat then reshapes it into a darker, driving rework, injecting moody synths and crisp percussion to craft a club-ready, high-energy take.
This release marks Izil Recordings’ first venture, laying the groundwork for more forward-thinking, African centric music to come.


Kill The Anger EP

A2 WAHM X Amine K - Kill the anger [Rodriguez Jr. Remix] (Izil Recordings)

B2 Amine K X WAHM - Sundance [Denis Horvat Remix] (Izil Recordings)

A1 WAHM X Amine K - Kill the anger (Izil Recordings)

B1 Amine K X WAHM - Sundance (Izil Recordings)

A daring cover of… yes… Ultra Naté’s seminal tune – Amine K & Mitch Oliver reconcile the formidable classic with the dancefloor’s demands of the day. Their deep, swinging, rhythmic & hypnotic take give it another life. What started as a VIP edit that moved from Mitch’s pockets to Amine’s USB, “Free” has already enlivened dancefloors from Coachella to Marrakesh, and the track has finally yearned to live its life with a release on SLAPPED.

Produced by: Mitch Oliver, Amine K
Composed by: Mitch Oliver, Amine K
Written by: Ultra Naté, Lem Springsteen and John Ciafone
Mixed by: Mitch Oliver
Mastered by: Dimas Carbajo (D-Formation)

Amine K & Mitch Oliver - Free (Extended Mix)

Strangely Enough is the long awaited label project from Matthias Meyer. As an artist Meyer is renown for his storied, emotion laden dj sets, regularly linking multiple genres with considerable aplomb.His new moniker is an effort to transmit this recognisable style to his musical productions. From deep house to breakbeat, Meyer will indulge his varied tastes all the while keeping it under the umbrella of his distinguished style.

The label kicks off with two original productions from Matthias himself, Strangely Enough and Fantazy.

The title track Strangely Enough is a quintessential Matthias Meyer effort. Combining a dark, vibrant groove with haunting vocal snippets, it perfectly encapsulates his mission for the new imprint. As a composition, it sits in that indefinable space between the dance floor and the after party, a powerful weapon in the right hands.

Fantazy, the B side of the EP, follows no fixed form. It is a jaunt from breaks to driving house with an emotive breakdown which prompts thoughts of escapism from the structures of modern music. It is often remarked that fantasy is the creative measure of a man, and in this cause that assertion runs true, with Meyer showcasing his wide musical palate.