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R$N Premieres February 2016

Drift

African, South American, European, not much Asian

World rivvms

New private playlist

Mihalis Safras - Barabas (grinded By Heiko Laux)

Cumbia Sobre el Mar - Quantic &amp; Flowering Inferno

Lemonade ~ Danity Kane (feat. Tyga)

Maya Jane Coles "From The Dark“ 
A1 - From The Dark feat. Moggli 
B1 - I Would Fly 
B2 - Will I Make It Home Tonight 

Forty-two months can be a lifetime in the rapidly changing world of dance music, but the 3 ½ years since Maya Jane Coles’ previous Mobilee release, 2011’s “Beat Faster,” has seen the UK DJ/producer accumulate unprecedented accolades from all corners of the dance music sphere, from magazine covers and reader poll placement to premier league bookings and regular play by her esteemed house music peers 

Having seamlessly transitioned from buzz-heavy newcomer to perennial favorite, Maya returns to Mobilee with three tracks in her unmistakable style, one that has only become more potent with practice on releases by Dogmatik, Hypercolour, Jackathon Jams, 20:20 Vision and her own I/AM/ME label. “From the Dark” picks up perfectly where “Beat Faster” left off, with the addition vocalist Moggli only adding more spice to the bubble tech house stew. Proof that as fast as Maya’s star has shot, there’s still plenty of sky left to travel.

Get it here!

Maya Jane Coles feat. Moggli - From The Dark (Original Mix)

Com Truise - Cyanide Sisters

Here a brand new podcast from our beloved Karmon.
Right now he is working among the tools and gears for a brand new EP. 
Watch his space! 

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Sintope PODCAST #008 - Karmon

Last week we released Shangrila music video, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYgnazpmutE,
now we have some great remixes coming to you. First up is a version from bass badman Maramza. Definitely a legend in the game that's been making great hip-hop and club tracks under various aliases for the past 15 years at least.

One of the most prolific producers, he manages to stay fresh and inventive. Gwaarrrrn Maramza!!

https://soundcloud.com/maramza

Shangrila (Maramza Remix)

Alaia & Gallo rework the Todd Terry classic 'Bounce To The Beat' just in time for summer 2k15

Todd Terry Vs Alaia & Gallo 'Bounce To The Beat' (Alaia & Gallo 2k15 Mix)

Shadow Child & Ben Pearce Ft. Laurel - Nothing Ever Hurts (Ashworth Remix)

LR079 - Cat 500 - The Comp
http://www.stonesthrow.com/store/album/cat500/the-comp-1

Cat 500 is the secret futurist character of Los Angeles /San Fernando Valley producer & performance artist Cary Allison whose 'day job' is presently is a watchmaker, previously fabricator of composites, neon, and integrated systems. Cat 500 music has been championed by seasoned L.A. music scenesters Leaving Records, dublab, Mndsgn, and surrounding local community years. The Comp compiles songs from formative years, and finally firmly presents Cat 500 in her unique dance of processed soul vocal, bassy beat sequencing, and vintage synthesizer abstraction.
 

"Cat 500 is what my music is called, and is a venue for me to express different perspectives. CURY is a female archetype and ABIMAN is the male archetype. Cat500 is another character but its a secret what that is."

CASSETTE & DIGI

Cat 500 - Elizet's A Futurist

Still Going: The Gone Remixes

Gone (Tensnake Remix)

please like, download, or share for support. much appreciated

Bobby McFerrin - Don't Worry Be Happy (Notorious TRP Remix) FREE DL

new ep and album on the way, here's a little something in the mean time :)

Free Download

Soft Top

Odd Nosdam - Sisters
LP|VHS|DIGI out February 26th, 2016

PRE-ORDER
iTunes: http://apple.co/1SSBZrM
Bandcamp: http://bit.ly/1RUXVCm

Odd Nosdam makes his second appearance on Leaving Records and greets 2016 with Sisters. Throughout, Nosdam splits his time between cosmic, slow burning beats and reflective soundscapes littered with intriguing textures and mind bending samples. Analogue sounds are generous and knowingly manipulated. Gorgeous samples are deployed, sturdy yet emotional. Cymbals explode. 

Already a long revered figure in underground beats, in the last several years Odd Nosdam has been able to test his new productions on the world class sound system of Low End Theory. Much of Sisters was inspired by those room shaking sonics, so it is fitting that kindred spirit Teebs makes an appearance here in a dreamy collaboration. Although Sisters contains plenty of absolute bangers, its quieter moments also stun with their hypnotic beauty. 

Nosdam writes of the inspiration for the title track, "when the sun finally breaks through on an overcast day, Sisters was very much inspired by that wonderful moment… and the longing for it." 

PRE-ORDER

Odd Nosdam - Burrow

"Toura Toura" they cried, from the mountain on high to the travellers down below. The walk had been long and their sandals had taken a battering from the dried up desert sands on which they had tread. The rocky cliff face cast it's shadows across the red sands below as it rose from the ground like some sort of twisted stone skyscraper amidst the nothingness. Those at the top unfurled a large red flag to those below, it blotted a blackened shape against the pale blue sky as it soared. 

Formed in New York City, it is through accidental circumstances that the members of Innov Gnawa, originally from Morocco, found themselves as a musical group. Innov Gnawa are the only NewYork-based Gnawa band who play regularly and still remain true to the traditions of the ancient ritual. Here they receive the remix treatment from 1-800 Dinosaur affiliate Mr Assister on a forthcoming release for Pique Nique Records.

PREMIERE: Innov Gnawa - Toura Toura (Mr Assister's Assisted Version)[Pique Nique]

FREE DOWNLOAD

You Got Me

The light of the foyer illuminates the street. The illuminous pumps shine in the midst of the petrol station courtyard and the striking brand name 'Aziol' reads flamboyantly above the door. There was nowhere else to fuel up for miles around, business was booming and the chirps and chimes of mechanics echoed from parked cars. There was to be a race soon, crowds had already begun to gather to observe the fastest guys in town. Engines roared...

Trux is set to release an LP on the rather secretive German based Office Recordings.  Office07 is the latest edition to a series which has seen releases from the likes of Christopher Rau, Baaz and Dorisburg. Listen to "Aziol". 

PREMIERE: Trux - Aziol [Office]

The sounds of the carnival filled the sprawling streets, colours flourished amidst the glimmering procession of percussion and cries roared. From a table he looked on in peaceful observation, a cigarette balanced delicately between his lips, a glass of rum perched upon the table which sat before him. He kicked out his legs and lay back, this was his city, his town and his Brazil. This sunkissed country and it's people belonged to him, they just didn't know it yet. 

Here is the latest offering from the much loved, highly rated San Proper. L.O.V.E. on Dopeness Galore comes with a laidback, sensual kinda feeling which can often go amiss from House music. This one is all about intricacy, attention to detail, a low slung groove and natural feeling. Listen to "Brazil".  

PREMIERE: San Proper - Brazil [Dopeness Galore]

The chant was one of pain and desperation as he stood amidst the village of shanty huts. This was a place which he had called home for so long but now as he stood staring at the burnt out town that surrounded him he had never felt a stronger sense of disconnect. His heart ached for his missing lover, she had vanished into the shadowy depths of the forest which surrounded the once peaceful town. He shouted into the night, calling her name, "Tabanka" he cried, again and again. 

Sofrito: Tropical Discotheque is a record label made up of Hugo Mendez, Frankie Francis, Lewis Heriz and friends. Based in London they release music of a wonderfully eclectic worldly origin which could be as far removed from the city streets in which they inhabit.  Alma Negra is based in Switzerland and has previously released music for Highlife and INI Movement. This one has tribal dancefloor written all over it.

@almanegramusic @sofrito

PREMIERE: Alma Negra - Tabanka (Version)[Sofrito]

The shuttle had finally left earth headed for extra terrestrial life and promise. It burst through the clouds and towards the blue sky which slowly merged to black. The switches flicked and the the lights flashed in the cockpit. He pulled his helmet over his head and tensed. He was ready to enter a zone in which no human had ever been before. His existence was no longer on earth but beyond it's outer reaches. Adrift the tiny rocket ship floated through the sky on to bigger, better things. On to Xager...

NY*AK has released a few records as of late which have caught our attention however this forthcoming release for Technicolour caught the ears straight from the off. Listen to 'Xager'.

@scotty5000

PREMIERE: NY*AK - Xager Feat. Ian Blevins [Technicolour]

Mondowski's latest release on Relish sees him share more of his love for moody 80's synth acts and imbues it with a seedy and hazy indie club atmosphere. There's two original cuts from the man, and the package also features The Hacker and Joe Spurgeon on remixes.

PREMIERE: Mondowski - Klub Psycho [Relish]

ONRA!

I do not own this track, it belongs 100% to the man ONRA himself.

ONRA - The Anthem

Tim Maia, THE Brazilian Funk Soul Godfather was the real thing. His 1970 debut album introduced his audacious talent, as well as North American soul and funk musical influences, forever changing Brazilian popular music. His legendary appetites sought out carnal AND spiritual fulfillment in equal measure.  He bought 100 hits of LSD and handed them out to the staff of his record label. At the height of his mid-70s success he joined the Cult of Racional Energy; watching for spaceships while wearing only white clothes and playing only white instruments! Yet the two albums he recorded for the Cult are among his best. His songs search for love, and they dig into the existential. His own lyrics say it best: “I am so groovy now and I don’t care!”

Buy this track

Tim Maia - O Caminho Do Bem

''Easier To Hide' EP by Maya Jane Coles on 'I/AM/ME' 
Out now - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/easier-to-hide-ep/id583013640
http://www.beatport.com/release/easier-to-hide/1006707

"Easier To Hide" is the 1st track taken from Maya Jane Coles' upcoming album 'Comfort'
Buy "Comfort" on Itunes - smarturl.it/mjccomfortdigital?iqID=sc
Buy "Comfort" on CD from Amazon: smarturl.it/mjccomfortamzcd

www.mayajanecoles.com
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https://play.spotify.com/artist/6TshTCYwh9ySzOO6Jy4Ux2

Easier To Hide EP

1. Easier to Hide
2. Over	
3. Run With the Wild	
4. Back to Square One

Buy on Beatport

Easier To Hide

The Gaslamp Killer - Nissim (with Amir Yaghmai)

Tracy Chapman - Stand by me.mp3

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