We welcome Deep House maestro DJ Aakmael onto our roster with ‘The Hardbody Project’ EP, comprised of four original compositions from the Richmond, US-based artist.

Across the past decade and a half DJ Aakmael has unveiled an impressive back catalogue of soul-drenched, dynamic deep house via revered imprints such as Uzuri, Church, Scissor & Thread, Freerange and Second Hand Records amongst many more. Here we see his latest material perfectly interlace with our growing back catalogue of bumping house and raw deep cuts.

Leading the release is ‘Hardbody’, laid out across seven minutes with chopped brass samples, bright key sequences, modulating Moogesque resonant leads and shuffled drums before ‘Track 166’ shifts focus over to a deeper aesthetic via dubbed out chord swells, organic percussion and twinkling piano melodies.

The aptly named ‘Deepshyt’ opens the flip side, as the name would suggest employing an amalgamation of deep and entrancing synth work, crisp drums and spoken word vocal chants. ‘Strobe’ then rounds out the release with a more disco-tinged House feel, fusing together funk guitar licks, cinematic strings and a snaking bass groove atop Aakmael’s signature swinging rhythmic feel.

A1 DJ Aakmael - Hardbody

NDATL rounds out the year with a release from South African producer June Jazzin'. The EP starts off with warm & mellow sound of Funky Monkey ft sparse keys from Oliver Portal. Gogo's Stove Smoke is the signal that things are getting deep! On the B Side we start off with the gem Valerie shufflin beats laced with a grand piano that will get the dancers swinging. June wraps up the EP with Harming Man a bouncy groove interlaced with syth stabs & rolls from the Rhodes. This EP will definitely be welcomed addition to any deep house connoisseur's collection

B1) Valerie

O'RHEUN Mix  // @Estimulo

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O'RHEUN Mix - Estimulo

Manuel Sahagun - Discover (Releases December 15, 2023)
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DC Promo Tracks #1310: "Flutes of Gold" by Felipe Gordon is part of the release "Flutes of Gold" on Razor-N-Tape 

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DC Promo Tracks: Felipe Gordon "Flutes of Gold"

It’s a pleasure to present the ‘Within’ EP, from Brooklyn-based producer JKriv. An unexpected musical statement by the Razor-N-Tape co-founder that draws from his varied musical history, including conservatory Jazz training, decades of producing in various styles of music, and touring as a live musician.  A realization of projects that were begun anywhere from 2 to 12 years ago, these pieces were written, produced, and performed almost entirely by J alone.  Inspired by Larry Heard, Alice Coltrane, Azymuth, and Nala Sinephro, the ‘Within’ EP blends acoustic with electronic elements, and digital production techniques with analog hardware to craft a sound that centres space, subtlety, and introspection. 
 
Opener ‘Tuesday Morning’ strikes a wistful tone, with billowing waves of effected guitar, enveloping pads and driving organic percussion. The understated and meditative title song of the EP layers rich analog synth textures over a foundational bass pattern, as electronic and acoustic drum polyrhythms interact in the unusual 5/4 time of the song . ‘Eversweet’ balances a whimsical harmonic and melodic motif with modular synth stabs and flourishes, ultimately building to a churning spiritual peak. ‘The Disturbance Stays’ juxtaposes a driving and insistent rhythmic backbeat with soaring synth work from keyboard wizard Jason Lindner (David Bowie, Donny McCaslin Band). The parting message ‘Shine ur light’ is a hopeful and meditative breath, awash in delayed and dusty guitar, lush synth pads and a gentle rhythmic pulse. And as an epilogue, ‘Without’ isolates the hypnotic percussion track ‘Within.’ 
 
The songs on this EP each have their own emotional focus, but collectively are meant to embody feelings of space and warmth, peace, and conflict. 
All profits from this EP will be donated to the Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund and HEAL Palestine. Cease-fire now. Peace to all.

PREMIERE : JKRIV - Within

Crazy P(enis) will be forever associated with the glory days of Paper Recordings. As the acid house fever dream started to fade, a new generation of ravers took the ball and ran with it for a more groove-driven sound. The band and label were part of the pack.

Paper Recordings first met Jim, Chris and Tim when they were fresh off the boat from North Wales and Nottingham, with a sampler tucked under their arms and a bag full of amazing demos. The first release soon led to their album, 'A Nice Hot Bath With...', which wrote the blueprint for what would become known as nu-disco. Sample heavy and great musicianship fed by late nights on the dance floors of Manchester made it an instant classic.

The band grew with the addition of Danielle Moore's lead vocals and star power. On their next album, The Wicked Is Music', the sound consolidated into the one that has gone on to conquer the world. House, disco, broken beats, funk and pop are all mixed into a heady mix of forward facing dance music.

The Early Years compilation charts their rise from of their early catalogue of ground-breaking productions.

Starwar

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Crazy P - Starwar (Original Mix)

Tracks like these is why Jesus loves UK Garage. All time classic belterssss

Vice Versa Records - VVR013

DJ Device & Devibes - Vibe [1993]

instrumental track layering synth onto the loop track.

Fantasmagoria- improv-rev.2025

I started this track during the summer in France and completed in lockdown again which is why it has such a melancholic vibe.
Includes some samples from Scruscru sample pack.
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Val-Air - Old Johnny's Groove (Loud Mix)

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DC Promo Tracks: Felipe Gordon "Flutes of Gold"

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