Out here in the streets was no place to make friends - you had to keep your wits about you otherwise there might be trouble on the corner and once those blue lights started flashing they weren't ever gonna' stop.

As the sun went down beneath the silhouette of the tower-blocks the whole mood began to change as shops shut up shop and people wandered on home to retreat to the safe haven of their apartments.

Not him though, he would stay. For his shift was only just beginning and there were opportunities lurking around every corner after dark. They called him shorty but that was not to say he wasn't big time...

Felix Laband is reimagined by the ever innovative DMX Krew who has recently focussed his attention toward the dancefloor with a string of releases and remixes which demonstrate his versatile prowess as a producer. This one might be our favourite yet, a deep, moody, sludgy groove packed with attitude on Compost Records. Do dance...

PREMIERE: Felix Laband - They Call Me Shorty (DMX Krew Remix)[Compost]

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Brussels-based K.RISE is a true passionate and music addict who has spinning on turntables for 30 years.
Ceaseless curiosity and deep eclecticism are his key inspirational engines. Always eager to dig the best cuts, ranging from highly selected original gems to outstanding re-edits or covers, his skilled crafted journeys are colored by a broad range of both captivating and striking soundscapes.
Creativity has no limit and K.RISE likes to explore and share with the audience all its groovy flavors and emotional nuances.
Resident DJ at Le Belgica, Bar du Marché also Stamm bar, Mappa mundo, Bonnefooi ... he also runs as artistic booker and sound designer for several trendy shops, art galleries and bars of the European Capital.

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More than 30 years in business, over 800 catalogue releases, over 8000 songs + remixes and still going strong!! Compost is one of the most prolific, highly acclaimed and in demand indie labels in Europe. Compost and its sublabels Compost Black Label, Compost Disco, Drumpoet Community, Derwin Recordings and rumpelmusig standing for quality music, a sophisticated mixture of electrifying disco, house, techno, soul, jazz and a little bit of pop. XLR8R wrote: "...top address where electronica meets musicality". Besides internationally respected artist like Robert Owens, Trüby Trio, Koop, Beanfield, Christian Prommer, Felix Laband, Karma, Ben Mono, Kyoto Jazz Massive, Marsmobil, Eddy Meets Yannah, Sepalot, Alif Tree, Shahrokh, Wigald Boning a.o. the label is also well known for its praised compilation series V.A. "Elaste" (Vol.1-4), "Future Sounds Of Jazz" (Vol.1-14), "Partykeller" (Vol.1-3) or "Glücklich" (Vol.1-5). Like Gilles Peterson once said: “With great pleasure I pronounce Compost the most consistent and forward thinking record label of continental Europe.“

Ransom Note is an online music, arts and culture magazine. We provide a home for readers and writers with boundless enthusiasm, esoteric knowledge, fierce opinions and impeccable taste.

With our core team immersed in all aspects of dance music, we publish news, articles, and interviews covering the greatest in innovative, underground culture from across the globe. We offer regular, exclusive music and mixtapes from our favourite artists, and publish features shining a light on everything from the freshest new artists to the untold tales from rave history.

Alongside this we offer musings on film, books, life, and art, generating some context and controversy as an antidote to the reheated PR that clogs up the internet. Our office is fuelled by Tunnock’s Bars, cat memes, hangovers and a ridiculous, never ending love for our culture.

We're always interested in getting new writers on board – feel free to get in touch if you’ve got a story to tell.

With love until the grave.

Maffmatix brings an amalgamation of sounds, but leans towards electronica & hip-hop.
He started his musical career in Los Angeles, primarily working with rappers and metal-heads, honing his craft amongst bohemian buskers and underground bands. The wide variety of collaborations and styles he worked with significantly expanded his palette.After moving to South East Asia, Maffmatix enjoyed many musical endeavors, including touring with indie bands and DJing.Collaborations with various artists has brought forth music videos, live performances and other creative experiences. 
 Maffmatix is part of the duo 'Ric & Maff' which just dropped the album "The Golden Bell".  He's also part of the group 'Pandemonium', which will be dropping it's first album in early 2025.