ON LIFE Volume 3

LET'S MOVE (feat. Slick Shoota)

One of the last decade's top artist groups in Chicago, The Era Footwork Collective, continues to push its art form to new levels, both in the circle and outside of it. They make visuals, design merchandise, and craft music for their lifestyle when they're not busy performing, organizing, or battling. They've paired up with Teklife Co-founder DJ Spinn and rhythmic mastermind Jana Rush to bring us "Who Betta," a brand new cypher celebrating footwork culture. They pass the mic around to tell tales of Chicago and what's happening around them while boasting themselves up as they do with their feet in the circle. Over the years, people have tried to make a hybrid between juke/ footwork and rap work, some more successful than others. Instead of pushing the party image as most rappers have tried, The Era talks about what they know in their raps, and foot working in Chicago is something they know a lot about.

Who Betta

Paying homage with rescued sound clips from the archives, DJ Spinn & Taso bring us Good Newz, a tribute to the charismatic founder of Teklife DJ Rashad. A warm voicemail from their late friend opens up the track, which quickly explodes into a storm of hyper bleeps and psychotic hi-hats pumping along an infectious rhythm. It’s structure eventually collapses, revealing a minimal battle track with pummeling bass triplets. Sounds are mangled, the bleeps and pushed and pulled every which way, and time feels suspended as drum patterns morph. Rashad was known for his mastery of the MPC, and these two are flexing their way around the pads in a way that would make him proud. Using the remnants of their peer that have survived hard drives over the last 10 years, this is their way of saying thank you for everything, and a testament to their mission of keeping his name alive.

GOOD NEWZ

TEKLIFE027 - TASO x DJ SPINN  x DJ RASHAD - Good Newz

http://www.teklife57.com/releases/030-OG_RUBIX/
Texas-based Teklife talent OG Rubix @og_rubix_teklife makes his debut on the imprint with B.O.L.O., a brand new dreamy single. It’s a boom bap soundscape with rumbling triplets and classic chops, where he highlights the hip-hop influence in this world of sound. You could almost hear this on Quiet Storm radio, with its smooth loops and literal thunder sounds soothing your soul. Organic, almost acoustic sounding, his layered samples expose the roots of this music. It’s a refreshing take on the digital-dominated world of footwork, still true to form but with an emphasis on timelessness rather than modern trends.

master  - Timbo

Teklife030 - OG RUBIX - B.O.L.O

TEKLIFE031 - DJ Jalen - Bounce Dat ft. Lupay

TEKLIFE031 - DJ Jalen - Reach

TEKLIFE031 - DJ Jalen - Mares

TEKLIFE031 - DJ Jalen - Ripple

TEKLIFE031 - DJ Jalen - Retro ft.  Dave

TEKLIFE031 - DJ Jalen - Hour Glass

Still Exist" is a collaboration between JAMMZ, a renowned UK grime artist from Hackney and founder of I Am Grime, and TASO, a core member of Teklife since 2012. The two met in a recording studio in Moema, São Paulo, Brazil, where they were inspired by each other's music. They began working together after JAMMZ shared his acapellas with TASO, who then switched it up to 160 BPM, weaving the two styles together to create a perfect harmony between footwork and UK grime. The single is set to be released on May 2nd, 2025.

TASO x JAMMZ  - STILL EXIST

TEKLIFE033 DJ MANNY - CHAMPION

DJ Manny, the Chicago-born artist, returns with a new single, "Champion," a powerful track that showcases his mastery of heavy bass, dark beats, and repetitive rhythms. Set at 160 BPM, the track instills a sense of empowerment with its hypnotic atmosphere, relentless beats, and raw energy, inviting anyone to lose themselves on the dance floor. "Champion" solidifies Manny's status as a trailblazer in the footwork music scene. With its thumping bass and haunting melodies, this track pushes the boundaries of genre, blending bass and footwork into something truly unique.

DJ MANNY - CHAMPION TEKLIFE033

UK-based producer and DJ Samurai Breaks is set to release his debut single on TEKLIFE Records. Marking the label’s 034th release, Club Workout is out on June 13th, 2025, promising to push the boundaries of the sound and expand the label’s dynamic repertoire.
With over a decade of experience in producing and DJing, Samurai Breaks has established himself as a force in the electronic music scene. Known for his relentless innovation, he masterfully blends diverse influences such as footwork, into a cohesive, high-energy dancefloor experience that captivates audiences worldwide.
TEKLIFE Records, celebrated for its pioneering footwork artists from Chicago, continues to expand its horizons by collaborating with groundbreaking talents from across the globe. We are proud to present this exciting new chapter with Samurai Breaks, whose "Club Workout" promises to resonate deeply with fans of bass-driven beats and samples; a perfect track for all kinds of dance floors .

Club Workout

Samurai Breaks - Club Workout

BONUS TRACK : High On Hope  @microglobeproductions X @MACHINEDRUM 
FREE DOWNLOAD FROM : http://teklife57.com/releases/001-Afterlife/
TEKLIFE001 : AFTERLIFE - RIP DJ RASHAD - 
RELEASE DATE APRIL 8TH 2016
AVAILABLE IN VINYL (2LP) / CD / DIGITAL


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High On Hope MICROGLOBE X MACHINEDRUM

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TEKLIFE 001 - Afterlife - DJ RASHAD
DJ Rashad & Traxman - Lost Worlds
iTunes :: itunes.apple.com/album/afterlife/id1089535601?ls=1

AFTERLIFE

Lost Worlds

Lost Worlds - DJ Rashad & Traxman

TEKLIFE 002 - DJ EARL - OPEN YOUR EYES
Smoke Dat Green by @djearlteckz feat. @Taso
http://www.teklife57.com/releases/002-DJ_EARL/
music written and produced by Earl Smith. 

COVER ART: SHEPARD FAIREY


OPEN YOUR EYES

Smoke Dat Green

DJ EARL Smoke Dat Green feat. Taso

New Start

New Start - DJ RASHAD x DJ SPINN x TASO

@TRAXMAN - Lifeeeee Is Forever (@DDURBANN REMIX)

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DURBAN
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TRAXMAN
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TRAXMAN - Lifeeeee Is Forever (DURBAN REMIX)

03 - HEAVEE & DJ RASHAD - It's Wack TEKLIFE008
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It's Wack

TEKLIFE008  HEAVEE & DJ RASHAD - It's Wack

DJ SPINN - Them Changes
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DJ SPINN - Them Changes

TAYEPAL - Chanel
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TAYEPAL - Chanel

DJ MANNY - Nellaf
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DJ MANNY - Nellaf

DJ Paypal - U Were

TAYEPAL - Slow Down

DJ SPINN - At All
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DJ SPINN - At All

DJ Spinn & DJ Rashad - Weavie Stonder (@dj-spinn-1 @dj-rashad)
teklife.bandcamp.com/album/issa-teklife-party
This EP for everyone includes tracks by Spinn & Rashad, Traxman, Manny, and Tripletrain. We hope you fuck with these tunes and we hope you join us next Saturday, Sept 7th in NYC!! TEKLIFE x LOW KEY
PARTY TICKETS: bit.ly/TeklifeMercury
FACEBOOK EVENT: www.facebook.com/events/381856752450154/

Issa Teklife Party

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DJ Spinn & DJ Rashad - Weavie Stonder

DJ Phil - Liar @djphilteklife
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TEKLIFE VIP 2020

DJ Phil - Liar

Heavee - Make it Work

Hank - Tru Story @djhank
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Hank - Tru Story

@Taso - Loc'd out smoked out
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Taso - Loc'd out smoked out

DJ Chap - Sientate @djchapteklife
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DJ Chap - Sientate

Juke Me Baby by @sirrtmo [TEKLIFE FLX001]  - 
https://teklife.bandcamp.com/album/juke-me-baby
7 inches square Flexidisc  |  Includes free download code
Release date June 11th 2020

Juke Me Baby

Juke Me Baby by Sirr TMO

TEKLIFE012 - SLICK SHOOTA - 05 WAREHOUSE 2K

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