Isn't it great.....I've been playing this since last week.... Jonny is ace and this is such an ace remix :)

Some artists strive for years to develop a distinctive trademark sound, stumbling between projects while trying to find their voice. It’s not an accusation you could level at rising star Rose Robinson, whose Tigerbalm releases are infused with a trademark sound that’s alight with infectious (and often thrillingly percussive) rhythms, vivid aural colour and nods to a dizzying array of sounds and styles from around the World.

It's this hard-to-pigeonhole personal style, allied with an instinctive grasp of what works on the dancefloor – a by-product of over a decade spent DJing around her home city of London and well beyond – that’s at the heart of Robinson’s first Tigerbalm release for Ubiquity Records, ‘Kete’, and the subsequent single and debut album that will follow later in the autumn.

Like the rest of that album, the appropriately titled International Love Affair, ‘Kete’ was inspired by Robinson’s travels around the world – in this case, the unique musical culture of Bali, where Indonesian-influenced rhythms and instrumentation sit side by side with imported nu-Balearic beats (a style Eric Duncan once dubbed ‘Bali-eric’ during the period he was a resident on the island), nu-disco and sundown house.

Blessed with the stylish, queen-of-the-night vocals of Berlin-based singer Joy Tyson, also known as Snake Milk and a member of the Farafi Band, ‘Kete’ is a locked-in late-night treat. Originally recorded as an instrumental, which Tyson then wrote lyrics for and added her vocals to, the track a wonderfully low-slung chugger laden with slowly creeping chords, weighty dub disco bass, flashes of fuzzy psyche-funk guitar, echoing percussion hits (provided by long-time friend and collaborator Patrick Dawes), whispers of Indonesian instrumentation and of trippy effects.

Fittingly given Robinson’s long-standing links to club culture, her original vocal and instrumental versions come accompanied by a string of similarly inspired reworks. Veteran producer Massimo Lamagma steps up first, sticking a rocket up Robinson’s original mix and reframing it as a breathless, non-stop mix of rolling disco and funk-fuelled tribal house, before Brazilian twosome Guinu & Cardaci take the track into more tactile, soft-focus territory via sunrise-ready grooves, vibrant electrofunk synth sounds and sensationally deep chords.

Subtly disco-tinged dancefloor delight comes courtesy of the Mang Dynasty – AKA scene heavyweights Bill Brewster and Ray Mang. The pair’s take is luscious and loved up, with ear-pleasing melodic elements and Tyson’s fine vocal rising above a seriously squelchy bassline. In contrast, Max Essa’s dub mix is positively skeletal, with the Tokyo-based Balearic specialist slowly building up a warming, loved-up workout. An additional full vocal mix from Essa features as a bonus track on the digital edition of the single, alongside Robinson’s own radio edit.

The release of ‘Kete’ comes accompanied by a beautiful, stylish video. This was shot in Berlin, directed by photographer and video maker Roberto Zanrossa and art directed by the song’s singer, Joy Tyson with background visuals from Kubma Dobrowolski.

‘Kete’, then, is a single that sets the agenda for the Tigerbalm releases to follow, both musically and visually. It’s a strong sonic sentiment from a producer hitting her artistic peak

PREMIERE : Tigerbalm feat. Joy Tyson - Kete (Radio Edit)

Michael Mayer - Lamusetwa (Matias Aguayo)

Dive into the euphoric blend of Sonique's timeless anthem 'It Feels So Good' with the rhythmic depths of Jalil B & Elfenberg. Curated by GRANT, this mix promises an electrifying journey through soaring vocals and pulsating beats that will lift your spirits and command your feet.

Feel the rush of nostalgia fused with modern vibes, a perfect soundtrack for any moment craving a surge of exhilarating energy.

Sonique, It Feels So Good / GRANT

Zhivago was the sorcerer amongst this sacred land, his word was golden to all that heard it spoken. He meant more to the people of this town than any who had come before and any who might attempt to follow in his blessed footsteps. In the power of his wise, aged voice he was able to manipulate those around him to dance like they had never danced before. He carried the magic disco touch in his spoken word as the crowds of dancers circled him singing his name, praising him to the high heavens. "Zhivago, Zhivago" they cried out loud. The whole world would hear them sing soon. 

Here is the Khidja remix of Jonny Sender for the Codek label, founded by In Flagranti. This one runs deep.

PREMIERE: Jonny Sender - Zhivago Zhivago (Khidja Dub) [Codek]

 an edit I did a while back for the heart which is Nick Drake, enjoy! free d/l for now, sharing is the only way out.

Nick Drake - Cello Song (Moscoman Edit)

Paresse – La Paresse EP
4 Track EP out on Magic Feet Recordings

Quality wav or mp3 here:
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Mastered by @craig-bratley

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We are happy to announce the forthcoming release at MM Discos, a new edit compilation is about to be released where styles like afro, italo and synth-pop will be explored.

Italo Deviance "capo" Marcello Giordani doesn't need a presentation, here delivers an amazing tune with a highly addictive flow that will make enjoy the afrobeat lovers

a2) Unknown Artist - Lions "Marcello Giordani Afrobeat Rmx"

PREMIERE: Unknown Artist - Lions (Marcello Giordani's Afrobeat RMX)

4 KALEIDO - BOBO DE CAMARAO

Buy: https://multiculti.bandcamp.com/album/ceremony

London/Paris based duo Mytron & Ofofo (@mytronofofo) deliver a collection of eclectic mid-tempo, pop-inflected disco cuts on their 'Ceremony' EP via Multi Culti, which includes the catchy, tribal and organic sonic excursion 'Crickets: Archipelagian Impressions'. 

Mytron & Ofofo's fresh outing on the Multi Culti imprint (@multiculti) follows recent releases on Les Yeux Orange and Razor-N-Tape that have showcased the duo's knack for producing tasteful arrangements from across the dance music spectrum. Their 'Ceremony' EP further expands their sound by incorporating various influences from around the world into a collection of unique cuts filled with intricate rhythms, emotive motifs and infectious grooves. 

The 'Ceremony' EP is set for release October 29.

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Premiere: Mytron & Ofofo 'Crickets / Archipelagian Impressions'

JUNO REVIEW: First making his name via production work for Swayzak, more recently Bologna, Italy resident Francecso Brini has stepped out as an artist in his own right under the 'Frank Agrario' moniker. Here, he comes to Tom Tom Disco with a four-track EP that's a melting pot of dancefloor and world music influences. 'Nefro' is a looping, percussive workout with Egyptian/Middle Eastern overtones, 'Kalakutta' is an Afro-style deep houser with jazz tinges, 'Tapwater' is a mellower groove, again with an African feel, and then finally Leonor brings us an epic, remix of 'Kalakutta' complete with broody synths and cinematic spoken vocal.

Buy It, Use It..

03 Frank Agrario - Tapwater

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Originally written and produced as the centrepiece to his 2014 FabricLive compilation, Erol Alkan’s ‘Sub Conscious' arrives on 12” vinyl and to streaming platforms for the first time, accompanied by two charismatic remixes from Manfredas.

Shimmering and undulating, the original cut of ‘Sub Conscious’ was designed with Fabric’s cavernous main room in mind, taking full advantage of any finely-tuned soundsystem with a patient, rhythmic trip. Remastered here, the track evolves out of hazy darkness towards halcyon euphoria in a uniquely Alkan style.

Resident at Opium Club in Vilnius, cult DJ and producer Manfredas provides two hugely creative and alternative takes on ‘Sub Conscious’. The first works hallucinatory magic with a supple bassline and much of Alkan’s original stretched and repurposed around vampish oscillations and a westward vocal sample.

On the contrary, the ‘Stream Of Consciousness' mix sees Manfredas pitch down and strum the bones of ‘Sub Conscious’, unexpectedly delivering a lovingly lethargic, bottom-heavy jam that’s pure dubside pleasure.

Sub Conscious

Sub Conscious (Manfredas Stream Of Consciousness)

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PREMIERE: Jonny Sender - Zhivago Zhivago (Khidja Dub) [Codek]

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