Press - The Angel EP 

Available here: https://lnk.to/TRICK028 

‘The Angel’ kicks off with the sort of dynamism Trick releases are becoming known for. Disco licks, vocal snips and crisp snare rolls push the track’s dancefloor impact potential through the roof. For Darius Syrossian’s remix, the Defected affiliate pulls back on the original’s elements, introducing tension and release throughout a series of entertaining builds and fresh vocal chops. ‘I’ve Got The Feeling’ ups the energy, leading into rowdy rave stabs, soaring samples, and pounding drums, leading into closing cut ‘I’ve Got The Groove’, which maintains the energy with sharp, visceral bass and skippy percussion to round out the release

The Angel EP

I've Got The Feeling

Press - I've Got The Feeling

Ewan McVicar - Tell Me Something Good 

Available here - https://lnk.to/TRICK031

‘Tell Me Something Good’ sees the Scottish DJ/producer cover Rufus & Chaka Khan’s 70s jam of the same name, twisting catchy vocals and huge synth stabs into an ecstatic peak time club weapon. ‘Delta’ brings the tempo down, but keeps the energy levels high as piano chords drift effortlessly across a chugging breakbeat and rolling basslines, making for a feel-good closing track to another standout release from Trick.

Tell Me Something Good

Ewan McVicar - Tell Me Something Good

Jamie Roy - Organ Belta

 Available here - https://lnk.to/TRICK036

Making use of a pounding bassline, rattling percussion, and energetic organ and piano samples, ‘Organ Belta’ sees the UK talent pull together a raucous affair set for pure dancefloor decimation.

Organ Belta

Jamie Roy - Organ Belta

Disfreq - All my Friends EP
Available here: https://lnk.to/TRICK037

Across the EP, the duo lay out their no-holds-barred, party-starting music with four pounding productions. Title track ‘All My Friends’ brings trippy vocals, pumping basslines and speaker rattling kicks together for a peak time stomper, while ‘Runnin’ Check’ keeps the energy levels high, bringing more vocal chops over skippy drums and grinding synths. 
‘Lets Get It’ brings punchy low end and acid lines together over rocking percussion for a massive track, while closing number ‘EMS’ keeps those hands in the air with yet another energetic dose of dancefloor euphoria.

All My Friends EP

All My Friends

Disfreq - All My Friends

Runnin' Check

Disfreq - Runnin' Check

Will Clarke - Rock With Me
Available here: https://lnk.to/TRICK038 

Title track ‘Rock With Me’ brings crunching drums, hyped-up vocal samples, and stadium-sized rave stabs to the table, displaying Will Clarke’s knack for crafting enormous dance tracks. Featuring vocalist Vincensa, the second track ‘Lust’ is custom-built for the after-party, with freaked out synths and atonal bleeps meeting Vincensa’s effected vocals for a trippy and mind-bending affair.

Rock with Me

Rock With Me

Will Clarke - Rock With Me

Tasty Techno Volume 1 Hannah Laing

Label head Patrick Topping recruits a wide range of modern dance music’s most exciting talents for ‘Tasty Techno Volume One’ on Trick, showcasing his ear for A&R and a willingness to push new names to the world. 

“This is such a special release for Trick. It’s our first time releasing a compilation and it’s two years’ worth of curation, which I think has resulted in such an exciting and unique collection of 22 techno tracks. There’s so many diverse styles here, but they are all unified with the theme of just being exciting and different! I’m so happy with how this has turned out and that Trick again has been able to push so many up and coming artists, as well as welcoming back some regular names and also for a couple of the artists, this is their first-ever release.” - Patrick Topping.

Tasty Techno Vol. One

And Back

Hannah Laing - And Back

Returning to the label with ‘Problem Solver, Loods marks his second arrival on Patrick Topping’s imprint with a mammoth vocal house cut for the landmark fiftieth release on the label. Chunky, pumping drums, sirens, and a rumbling bassline combine to form a speaker-rattling foundation for huge, soulful vocals for an essential peak time track.

Problem Solver

Loods - Problem Solver

Airwolf Paradise - Don’t Hurt Me Baby
Available here - https://lnk.to/DontHurtMeBaby

Australian dance music favourite Airwolf Paradise debuts on TRICK with new single ‘Don’t Hurt Me Baby’
Driven by the most anthemic of basslines, ‘Don’t Hurt Me Baby’ is an infectious dose of big room euphoria. The record is already causing a stir after being played in sets at the likes of Printworks and DC-10.

"I wrote Don’t Hurt Me Baby inspired by 90s house. I sent the demo to Patrick Topping with no expectation at all. Loving the scene and community that Patrick has created around Trick.” Airwolf Paradise explains.

“Patrick hit me back after playing the track around and asked if he could sign it! Next thing I knew I was with Patrick at Printworks in London while he was playing ‘Don’t Hurt Me Baby’ to a sold out crowd!"

Airwolf Paradise burst onto the Australian scene with 2018 single ‘Chasing You’, which became a bonafide club anthem and reached the ‘Top 10’ on the ARIA Club charts. He followed up with a succession of club-focused tracks, including ‘Make It Bang’, ‘Get This’ and ‘Be Free’, which was certified as an ARIA Club Chart #1. 

#AirwolfParadise #DontHurtMeBaby #Trick

Don't Hurt Me Baby

Airwolf Paradise - Don't Hurt Me Baby

Magnus Kermack - Subaru Birds
Out Now: https://lnk.to/TRICK057

Leading the release, the original mix of ‘Subaru Birds’ sees twinkling keys, colourful synths, and soaring vocals combine for an emotive and uplifting track, before Danny Bond’s Bassline-tinged remix flips the original into a festival tent-filler. Rounding out the release is ‘The Wasps’, which sees text-to-speech samples spar with fluttery vocal samples for a high-energy closer to the EP.

Subaru Birds

Magnus Kermack - Subaru Birds (Danny Bond Remix)

Out Now: https://lnk.to/TRICK063

NRG Trax & MC Finchy drop ‘Rock The Party’ on Trick.

Scottish duo NRG Trax recently appeared on Trick with their remix of Airwolf Paradise’s ‘Don’t Hurt Me Baby’, receiving support from the likes of Topping, Sarah Story, Hannah Laing and many more. Now teaming up with Wigan’s MC Finchy for ‘Rock The Party’ this January, the pairing deliver a high-energy track that is sure to get dance floors moving. 

“We're both heavily influenced by the old Dutch House sound of the late 90's early 00's & wanted to try make a track that has the same style of energy. We're also fans of Finchy & have been for years so it was amazing to work with him & have him feature on the track.” - NRG Trax 

01. Rock The Party

Rock the Party

NRG Trax feat. MC Finchy - Rock The Party

Out Now: https://lnk.to/TRICK065

Hannah Laing returns to Patrick Topping’s Trick with the ravey ‘Get Busy’.

Previously appearing on Trick’s ‘Tasty Techno’ compilation as well as on Sola, SOLOTOKO, and Spinnin’ Deep, Hannah Laing returns to Patrick Topping’s label with a two-track EP of high-energy pumpers. A masterclass in hands-in-the-air floor-fillers, both tracks see Hannah Laing reach for hooky vocal samples, heavy-hitting drums, and addictive synth lines, delivering some of her most accomplished work to date.

 “I like to think of my sets as fun, bouncy Techno and ‘Get Busy’ embodies this, a classic feel-good dance vocal with peak time energy. I actually bought the original Big Bass vs Michelle Narine version from my local record shop, Groucho’s in Dundee, when I was 15! ‘Mind Controller’ has been a mainstay in my sets recently, sampling one of my favourite hardstyle vocals, it shows the darker side of what I play. It never fails to shake the dance floor!” - Hannah Laing

Tracklist:
01 - Get Busy
02 - Mind Controller

Get Busy

Mind Controller

Hannah Laing - Mind Controller

Hannah Laing - Get Busy

Out Now: https://lnk.to/TRICK067

Lovely Laura & Ben Santiago join forces for ‘Angel (Thinking Of You)’ on Patrick Topping’s Trick. 

Saxophone & DJ duo Lovely Laura & Ben Santiago team up for their Trick debut, with an infectious summer house track ‘Angel (Thinking Of You)’. The pair have held successful residencies at Ibiza Rocks, Cafe Mambo and boast main stage appearances at worldwide festivals Creamfields, Tomorrowland and Lollapalooza. 

Previously releasing on Sola and Let There Be House, Lovely Laura & Ben Santiago deliver a homage to a disco classic with their new release ‘Angel (Thinking Of You)’. Blending contagious vocals with a funk infused bassline, the duo have crafted the perfect feel-good, dance floor anthem.

Turn It Up

Lovely Laura & Ben Santiago - Angel (Thinking Of You)

Out Now: https://orcd.co/TRICK073

Morgan Seatree drops ‘The Strength’ featuring Tasty Lopez on Patrick Topping’s Trick. 

Morgan Seatree hails from Manchester, bringing a healthy respect for the old school alongside his signature fast-paced sound across his productions, releasing music on the likes of Too Many Rules and Ministry of Sound, finding his way into the record bags of Jamie Jones, Hector Couto, and of course Patrick Topping. 

‘The Strength’ carries all the elements you need to light up the club: loud and punchy drums, old-school stabs, and a raw, belting vocal from Tasty Lopez. Plenty of smart fills add extra drama as the irresistibly well-swung kicks and warm bass take you higher. 'The Strength' is destined for big things this summer and beyond. 

“'The Strength' was born from a period of writer's block which was shifted when the artist went into the studio minded to make something "as 90's influenced as I could. It came together so nicely, and it’s a record I'm so proud of." - Morgan Seatree

Morgan Seatree ft. Tasty Lopez - The Strength

Out Now: https://orcd.co/TRICK074

Patrick Topping recruits Hyyken for ‘So Good To Me’ on Trick this July. 

Irish DJ/producer Hyyken has been banging out infectious bends of garage, baseline, house and techno on labels like Fresh Take Records, Tech City and Trick, where he last appeared with 'Acid Riddim' in April. His club-friendly style is robust and built to make an impact but never at the expense of fresh musical flavours. 

The brilliantly euphoric 'So Good To Me' is an all-out piano house belter. The drums are packed with punch, the bright chords dart up and down the scales, and a heartfelt vocal is the irresistible icing on the cake. It's full of joy and destined for open-air dance floors, boat parties, and plenty of dance floors in between. 

"It was probably the fastest I'd ever made a track! The weather was getting great again, and I was listening to so much Floorplan, I got a half day off work and went straight to the studio with an idea to make a gospel vocal house track. Three days later, Patrick is sending me a voice note saying he played in Denver and wanted to sign it immediately!" - Hyyken

Hyyken - So Good To Me

Out Now: https://orcd.co/TRICK078

MistaJam & EMEXL unite on Trick for one of the label’s biggest-ever releases.

MistaJam is a bonafide dance music tastemaker who has done it all in his award-winning career. From launching Capital Dance to picking up more than 250 million streams for his music and playing headline sets at world-beating clubs like Pacha and Hï Ibiza, he is an unstoppable force who now serves up more vital new sounds on Patrick Topping's Trick alongside EMEXL.

Hailing from Newcastle, EMEXL has gone from local hero to rising household name off the back of big plays on BBC Radio 1, Capital Dance and KISS FM. His energetic sonics come with potent sound designs and plenty of charm that will get any crowd moving. Alongside MistaJam, the pair cook up a real storm with their new EP ‘Boom Box’, featuring two go-to anthems for label boss Topping across his sets this summer.

Opener 'Boom Box' is direct and chunky techno for peak time dance floors. Layers of percussion, clipped vocals and hypnotic grooves all lock you in before the rave-ready synth stabs take things to the next level.

The high-octane 'Stage 3' has just as much old-school appeal with its throwback rave stabs and bright, flashy synths sure to get hands in the air over squared-off drums and dark, slamming bass.

MistaJam & EMEXL - Boom Box

Out Now: https://orcd.co/trick079

Schak brings a unique take on the Makina subculture to a new track on Patrick Topping's Trick. 

North England powerhouse Schak is undoubtedly one of the most hotly-tipped breakthrough talents of late, picking up over 18 million streams on Spotify for his first-ever release ‘Moving All Around (Jumpin’)’. At the vanguard of the Makina subgenre, he blends happy hardcore, scouse house, donk, and rapid-fire MC-ing into a high-energy sound that has won the hearts of tastemakers such as Skream, John Summit and Danny Howard. Schak now returns on Trick for his first solo outing on the label ‘Mama Used To Say’, following a huge year that includes a Mixmag Lab stream and performing an official halftime set at Newcastle United's Carabao Cup game with Southampton at St James’ Park. 

The high-octane 'Mama Used To Say' instantly sweeps dancers up with a catchy and energetic groove as the drums bounce with tight, clipped funk underneath bright chords, and a dazzling female vocal sample provides the irresistible hook.

Schak - Mama Used To Say

Out Now: https://orcd.co/trick081

Returning on Trick for his second solo outing following his 2022 ‘One & Only’ EP, Ōsé brings his darker-leaning take house & techno to a new high-octane three-track EP. Born and bred in Chicago, the up-and-comer has dropped a string of releases on quality labels such as Arcane, Relief and his own 5150.

“Heavy Metal isn’t just a genre of music; it’s an attitude and how you carry yourself. It’s being authentically yourself, whether you’re a rocker, raver or somewhere in between. For my latest release, ‘Heavy Metal’, I wanted to showcase a wide range of sounds, genres, and feelings that represent me” - Ōsé

Title track, ‘Heavy Metal’ wastes no time in bringing rave-ready energy with its deadly acid-licked bassline and distorted monotone notes before ‘Lend An Ear’ cranks things up a notch, combining driving kicks and bass with claustrophobic synth work. Closing out the EP is the aptly named ‘7 Minutes In Heaven’, a seven-minute techno workout utilising swinging percussion and ominous vocals.

Ōsé - Heavy Metal

As with most of Parker’s output, ‘To The Edge’ is as devastatingly simple as it is effective, with an airtight, pumping groove underpinning an earworm riff and soaring vocal. Paired back and Euro-influenced, ‘To The Edge’ is dancefloor gold from a DJ/Producer who’s made his name turning his hand to a myriad of disco, house and techno styles.

A secret weapon in Parker and Topping’s sets for the past few years, ‘To The Edge’ has had an even longer gestation period that traces back to Parker’s London record shop trawls in the nineties.

“I remember buying Hand’s Burn’s ‘Good Shot at 'Plastic Fantastic (RIP) in Covent Garden in late 1997. The riff would occasionally pop back into my head as an idea to base something around, but after rediscovering my (battered) copy in 2018, I decided to get in the studio to work on a track straight away.” - Spencer Parker, Dec 2023.

Now, ‘To The Edge’ is set to be yet another winner for Spencer Parker and Trick.

Spencer Parker - To The Edge

Out Now: https://orcd.co/trick077r

Mindfulness master Wim Hof and DISCIPLΞS member Gavin Koolmon's TRANSMISSION project served up their rave-inspired single ‘LOVE’ at the end of 2023, and now it receives a pumping remix treatment from Newcastle breakthrough talent Schak on Patrick Topping's Trick.

Schak’s remix of 'LOVE' opens with the original's spine-tingling monologue from Wim Hof as trance-tinged chords build around it with layers of reverb that give off a celestial feeling. When the drums drop, they are hard-edged and pumping with plenty of smart filters and raw percussion to ensure dance floors erupt.

A name that is evermore in the spotlight and a trailblazer of the Makina subgenre, Schak’s return on Trick once again showcases his trademark, high-energy sound following a whirlwind 2023 that saw him play a legendary Mixmag Lab stream, a viral half-time set at St James’ Park and everywhere from Ibiza to Creamfields.

Wim Hof & Gavin Koolmon present TRANSMISSION - LOVE (Schak Remix)

Out Now: orcd.co/trick083

Liverpool up-and-comers Kyle Starkey and Inafekt have an extensive catalogue of appearances on labels such as Circus, Nervous, and Seven Dials between them, and now the pair join forces for the first time, crafting the high-octane smash ‘Ultimate Rave’ for Patrick Topping’s Trick label.

'Ultimate Rave' is a no-nonsense house stomper that goes straight for the jugular. The pumping drums and turbocharged synths drill through the mix while looped vocal stabs and blistering basslines combine for a rowdy peak-time affair.

Ultimate Rave

Kyle Starkey & Inafekt - Ultimate Rave

Out Now: https://orcd.co/trick084

Northern Ireland native Robbie Doherty first made waves in the underground circuit in his early twenties through releases on top labels from PIV to Knee Deep In Sound. The Brit silver-certified talent stands as PIV’s second top-selling artist, with his 2023 smash ‘It’s My Beat’ earning him the no.1 best-selling record spot on the Amsterdam-based label. Robbie now enters 2024 with a killer debut on Patrick Topping's essential Trick imprint with ‘Kick The 909’ featuring Klubbheads, a dance outfit from the Netherlands with countless hits on labels like Armada to their name.

The high-octane 'Kick The 909' brings together old-school chord stabs, a no-nonsense rapped vocal, and unrelenting drums that pulse beneath an airtight, pumping groove.

Kick The 909

Robbie Doherty ft. Klubbheads - Kick The 909

Out Now: https://orcd.co/trick085

Belgium’s Pegassi has been turning the heads of heavyweights from FISHER to Chris Lake of late through his fusion of trance, techno, and house. His 2022 remix of ‘No Type’ on Zeitgeist has garnered more than three million streams on Spotify, and now he looks to Patrick Topping’s unstoppable Trick label for his next sure-fire smash ‘Baby I Don’t Mind’.

“With the creation of ‘Baby I Don't Mind’, I aimed to craft a simplistic club track inspired by the music-making techniques of the nineties. I stumbled upon the vocal sample and wanted to incorporate instruments that are each used to their value. By working my usual workflow of trial and error, I crafted a straightforward techno track with a crisp groove and many different focal points” - Pegassi.

Baby I Don’t Mind

Pegassi - Baby I Don’t Mind

Out Now: https://orcd.co/trick086

Fresh off a BBC Radio 1 Hottest Record feature with his 2024 ‘Take Me Away’, Lewis Taylor has been a core part of the Trick family, appearing on the label’s 2023 ‘Lethal Bangers Vol. 1’ V/A and lineups at festivals such as Creamfields and WeAreFestvl. The Newcastle talent now returns with his debut solo EP on Topping’s imprint, ‘Kickin’ In The Beat’.

“Both tracks perfectly represent where want to take my sound going forward. I am heavily inspired by 90s house and love that a lot of producers and labels have brought that sound back to the forefront of dance music in recent years. Trick has been a key player in doing this, so I am honoured to have it as a platform to share these two tracks with the world!” - Lewis Taylor.

Up first is the vibrant 'Kickin’ In The Beat', a high speed and compelling garage-house groove with shuffling drums and bouncing bass. The clipped vocal loops provide that irresistible hook with a 90s feel, erupting into a top line that is destined to do damage. 'Shake It Up' is another immediately catchy groove with tight, dusty drums and punchy low end. Beyond the physical appeal, a retro bassline and subtle garage skip all help elevate it to the next level.

Lewis Taylor ‘Kickin’ In The Beat’ EP drops via Trick on 19th April 2024.

Tracklist:
1. Kickin’ In The Beat
2. Shake It Up

Kicking In The Beat

Lewis Taylor - Kickin’ In The Beat

Shake It Up

Lewis Taylor - Shake It Up

The groove-laden three-track release represents a clear departure from the darker techno
sound of TRICK’s maiden release ‘Watch What Ya Doing’ - further demonstrating Topping’s
versatility as a producer. Kicking off proceedings, the EP’s title track is underpinned by an
infectious vocal sample and the funkiest of beats. While over on the B-side, ‘Let Wa Gan’ is a
darker, moodier number and ‘Galaxy’, featuring the scintillating vocals of Liset Alea, is a
celestial melodic stomper. The collaboration with Liset came about after Topping heard her
vocals on Alex Kid’s ‘Don’t Hide It’. The track quickly became a staple in his sets and he
made the decision to reach out to the Cuban-born singer shortly after.

Turbo Time

Patrick Topping - Turbo Time TRICK002

With Topping describing the EP’s title track as the “heaviest” thing he’s ever produced, ‘Dungeon Freak’ is an unrelenting slab of rave techno, with Daddy Dino’s deadpan, spoken-word vocals only adding to it’s dark aura. Similarly cold and heavy, ‘Snide’ is a chunky, metallic number that continues to build in intensity across its seven minutes.     

“This EP is more like the vibe of ‘Watch What Your Doing’ EP. The title track is so dark, with mad ravey synths but the bit I’m most excited about is the vocal! 
“The phrase ‘the techno dungeon’ is really just a daft thing me and mates used to say years ago about when you are locked on the dancefloor and can’t leave because your so into the music. So it’s more a metaphorical place in your mind, than it is an actual dungeon or venue!”

TRICK was initially launched as a platform to exhibit Topping’s versatility as a producer, as well as a platform to showcase the wealth of emerging talent which he has been pushing in his DJ sets. Prior to ‘Dungeon Freak’ he has released two EPs on the label, ‘Watch What Ya Doing’ and ‘Turbo Time’. The latter of which was selected as the ‘Hottest Record’ on BBC Radio 1, gaining support from the likes of Gerd Janson, Denis Sulta, Fisher, Diplo, Eats Everything and Jamie Jones.

Dungeon Freak EP

Snide

Patrick Topping - Snide TRICK004

Across the ‘Street Rave EP’ McVicar marries Chicago inflected raw house sounds with an unmistakable UK rave slant throughout. From the buoyant combination of undulating bass and a rich palette of synths, stabs and vocal drops, the title track is just under six minutes of earworming hooks. ‘Dorian’ is a tougher, more clipped affair with a stomping, acid-inflected groove doing the work while closing track sees McVicar team up with fellow Scot Roose for a no-holds-barred workout which fuse 4:4 UK hardcore to a rock-solid house beat.

Street Rave EP

Street Rave

Ewan McVicar - Street Rave TRICK008

A pumping club weapon, the  title track opens proceedings, pairing Patois MC samples with raw, Chicago-influenced house. On the flip side, ‘Easy For Us’ maintains the intensity of ‘Rocket Fuel’, placing an infectious, seemingly never ending four-to-the-floor beat and catchy robotic vocals at its heart. It marks Topping’s first release since his vocal edit of ‘The 302’ by DJ Deeon and Gettoblaster, which was released as part of TRICK 006.

Rocket Fuel

Patrick Topping - Rocket Fuel TRICK010

T e s t p r e s s - SMML EP is out now on Spotify, Beatport & Apple Music

https://lnk.to/TRICK014

Precision kicks, pitter-patter effects and an escalating melody are joined by a spoken word sample in the bouncy ‘SMML’, before moving into ‘turboshandy’ with its springy bassline, lively synth stabs and heady pitched up vox. Tying things together, ‘heavy bad yin’ is a rumbling cut that powers onwards courtesy of robust drums, swinging hats and a squelchy acid lead.

Smml EP

turboshandy

T e s t p r e s s - Turboshandy TRICK014

Brazil meets Newcastle for Mura’s debut on Patrick Topping’s Trick with the vocal smash ‘Check It’, featuring remixes from Ewan McVicar and Elliot Adamson. Continuing to discover fresh talent, Patrick Topping recruits Brazilian DJ/producer Mura for an irresistibly energetic first release laced with catchy rapped vocals sitting atop a bouncy, synth-laden production, inviting label family members Ewan McVicar and Elliot Adamson on board for a pair of high octane remixes. 

Following his ‘Street Rave EP’ on Trick in 2020, DJ Mag ‘Best Breakthrough Act’ nominee Ewan McVicar provides a high energy ‘Organ Mix’ of Mura’s original, keeping ‘88 alive with blasting stabs and chorded organs to transform ‘Check It’ into a no-holds-barred rave anthem. 

Elliot Adamson returns to Trick after yet another year of superb output in 2020 and turns in two remixes of ‘Check It’. The laser-ridden ‘Leazes’ remix and the aptly titled ‘Turbo’ remix both see the Newcastle-born producer taking no prisoners, adding a welcome dose of frenzied excitement to yet another standout release from Trick.

Check It

Mura - Check It (Ewan McVicar Organ Mix)

Trick is characterised by bespoke productions and exciting line-ups featuring artists at the forefront of the house and techno world. Initially launched as a record label to exhibit Topping’s versatility as a producer, it has gone on to showcase new emerging talent and since developed into a burgeoning lifestyle brand.  
  
Whilst partnering with premiere promotors in key cities, such as Terminal V in Edinburgh, The Warehouse Project in Manchester and Thick As Thieves in Melbourne, as well as booking some of the biggest and most cutting-edge names in the scene, from Floorplan to Green Velvet, Luciano to Fjaak, Trick continues to push its own up & coming artists, the likes of Elliot Adamson, Ewan Mcvicar & Ammara. As the label closes in on its 30threlease, it has already established a unique and taste making back catalogue and continues carve its own path.

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