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Ray Okpara - Booty

And.Id - Psychedelic Love

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Tapesh & Maximiljan - Virtues

Diynamic and mobilee have always been close, and last year celebrated together in style on the rooftop of the Hotel Diagonal in Barcelona during Sonar 2010 with all the leading artists on board, including Diynamic's H.O.S.H who's next up on the ever diversifying Leena Music catalogue!

Starting to release back in 2006, Holger Behn - the man behind the four well renowned letters - already has an impressive catalogue with EPs on labels including Get Physical, Kindisch, Supernature, Freerange, Strictly Rhythm, Dessous, Tsuba and of course his home label, as well as his debut LP 'Connecting The Dots' on Diynamic which came out last year.

His new EP, 'Tour De Fonque', fits perfectly in a peak time dance floor set, with strong basslines and in the case of the A-side track 'Dead And Alive' a twisted and eery vocal that's demanding "to know what it is". Meanwhile B-side 'Tour De Fonque' is built on a deep and driving groove that's impossible to ignore or stay still too. Keep it spinning and enjoy!

H.O.S.H. - Dead And Alive

Amber - Pentagon (Original Mix)

Amber - Keep It Gone (Original Mix)

Morning Caffeine is the debut release by Martin Landsky on mobilee records that weve all been waiting for! As a Poker Flat artist with huge success to his name for various remixes, he boasts a discography that reads like a guide through electronic musics hottest sounds. Always refusing to be pigeonhold, Landsky continuously embraces different paths and once again hes brought something new to the table.

Title track Morning Caffeine kick starts the EP with both a dark and uplifting mood as a slightly twisted loop continues to build throughout the track, never really culminating but carrying on inescapably, whilst In contrast the Organ Dub version offers a much lighter and bouncier atmosphere. Aint Nobodys is the pleasant surprise of the EP, once again demonstrating Landkys musical diversity and serving up really special warm dreamy vibes.

Martin Landsky - Morning Caffeine (Main Mix)

Dan Curtin's ninth album, "Lifeblood", will be released on mobilee records in April and as his first album in three years, we think there is ample cause for celebration. With an epic 16 tracks, it's a diversified whole that rewards a sustained, concentrated listening, but it is also at ease being broken down and carted off in DJ bags. For this very purpose, and as a special teaser for the album, Dan invited renowned remixer and producer from Amsterdam, DJ Madskillz, to cook up his own special interpretation of "Mr Bean Do An E"., and the result is set to cause some club chaos.
 
With a very successful career behind him and over 90 productions in his wake, DJ Madskillz is one of the most prolific DJs in the Netherlands. He boasts a discography which would impress most, not to mention an extensive list of remixes including Christian Smith and Reset Robot's "Air Miles", which caused such a stir, Beatport practically had to kick it out of the Top 10 Techno House charts at the end of last year since it seemed it would never leave. He brings an equally high standard of craftsmanship to this release, injecting it full of his signature energy and bounce, literally sending the Mr Beans on the dancefloor into a frenzy... this is one to let loose to!

http://www.mobilee-records.de/releases/dan-curtin-mr-bean-do-an-e-mobilee064

Dan Curtin - Mr. Bean Do An E (DJ Madskillz Remix)

As an artist with already a lot of very successful material to his name, Rodriguez Jr.’s debut album Bittersweet is a highly anticipated release. There are in fact many reasons why people should hold their breath for it - an impressive 11 track body of work that features some of the well renowned and loved Rodriguez Jr. sonic traits, as well as a lot of new and previously unchartered musical ground. It simultaneously presents techno, atmospheric dub, hypnotic, melancholy and hands down hedonistic music, and with a focus on exploring textures and moods, there is something here for everyone to get lost in.

Rodriguez Jr., aka Oliver Mateu, was originally introduced to music through radio in the south of France, where he closely followed a selection of 80s bands, as well as forming a strong love for synthesizers. It wasn’t long before he was inspired to start his own group with partner Giles Escoffier ‘The Youngsters’, which quickly signed to Laurent Garnier’s F-Communications, taking them to some of the biggest clubs and festivals around the world. After great success, the project was put on hold and over the last five years Mateu has been given the space to focus more on his solo work and finally the opportunity to create an album.

In spite of his French origins, both Olivier Mateu's artist name and productions lean more towards his father's Spanish roots, with a Mediterranean warmth and party atmosphere often coming to the fore. Bittersweet, however, embodies influences from all over the world. Inspired during recent trips to Japan, Canada and Europe, the voyaging Rodriguez Jr. accompanied by his laptop lay down ideas in hotel rooms after playing in clubs and absorbed the different environments around him into his work. With each country creating a new experience, his touring has played a big part in the variety of tracks that are presented here.

Whilst the spice of Bittersweet was captivated in far away places, the main body of the production of the album was carried out in Mateu’s hidden away studio in Belgium, filled with many loved pieces of analogue gear and synthesizers. Ranging from the Roland TR909, for a classic house drum feel, to the Korg MS10 for dirtier sounds, and a selection of Roland keyboards to choose from, “I am definitely a synth fetishist! Ahaha!” (Rodriguez Jr.). Each has contributed in Rodriguez Jr.’s quest to create an artistic project of the highest quality and creativity that he is capable of, with outstanding results. He has also drawn on the creative input of two musicians who are featured in two of the tracks – And.Id playing his trumpet and Cari Golden’s vocals.

A masterpiece that truly reflects the Rodriguez Jr. of today, it also offers us enough variety and surprise to keep us inspired by this ever-evolving artist. Reflecting on the tracks Bittersweet refers to the contradictory forces at play within the music – it may be beautiful and it may be sweet – but be careful of the party animal it can unleash both in the creator and within all of you present on the dancefloor!

Rodriguez Jr. - Bagpipe Women

Continuing with the label’s tradition of variety and impeccable standards, Leena 014 witnesses another new artist joining the roster, Alejandro Vivanco, who’s release “Roots” is the perfect compliment to its predecessors. Unlike the bold arrival of Hermanez’ “Necotine”, however, “Roots” demonstrates a slightly more subtle entrance, with rising chords that gradually build to create a head spinning frenzy … a perfect peak time moment of madness that is seemingly never ending. B Side “La Hermandad”, has a bigger punch and rolling bass line, with a deeply spoken male vocal saying “Don’t Call Me” … so do as you are told.

Alejandro Vivanco, born in Chile, was introduced to music by his father who played the Tenor saxophone and had a large collection of jazz records. Alejandro’s first instrument was the electric guitar, through which he formed a band, but this was quickly followed by an interest in machines and a love for Detroit and Acid House. Within a very short period of time, he was addicted to turntables and became a highly respected DJ. Since 2001, he has been a resident of La Feria in Santiago and his releases include appearances on labels Supernature, Cadenza, Dumb Unit and many more.

Alejandro Vivanco - Roots

Many people know Antoine Garcin for the two very successful labels he runs, Time Has Changed and Time Is Now, but you would be wrong in thinking these were the only strings to his bow. In fact he has many and being a talented producer is one of them, as Richie Hawtin recognised when he praised him as the best breakthrough producer of 2009. With many releases to boast under his artist name ‘Acumen’, which have been put out by labels including Diynamic, Upon You, as well as his own imprints, he is now gracing Leena music with his presence for his latest EP “The Guardian”.

With his style firmly planted in the tech house scene, legends such as Laurent Garnier, Loco Dice and Joris Voorn have used his tracks in their sets and “The Guardian” is set to follow a similar route to fame. With bouncing, warm chords, and building synths, title track “The Guardian” will fill a room with deep sounds and energy, whilst “Personal Feeling” keeps the warm bounce afloat and introduces a soulful vocal. B side track “Numa” has a more stomping bass line with a slightly twisted and mysterious vocal, and B2 “Over and Ever” seems to bring all the elements together. With a bounce and punch, warmth and mystery, it’s the perfect conclusion to a fine collection of tracks. Enjoy!


Acumen - The Guardian

Hi Five mobilee! The Vinyl Editions 1-3
Release Dates
mobilee067 - Hi Five pt.1 - 14-Jun-2010
mobilee068 - Hi Five pt.2	- 5-Jul-2010
mobilee069 - Hi Five pt.3	- 26-Jul-2010
Digital compilation tracklist
Pan-Pot -Happy Birthday
Exercise One - Attendance
And.Id - Isalos
Vincenzo - Young Mountain
Hermanez - Seagull
Daniel Stefanik - Tripiando Los Colores
Marcin Czuballa - Spinning The Roulette
Rodriguez Jr. - La Cavalcade
Dan Curtin - Things That Go Funk
Anja Schneider &amp; Lee Van Dowski - Shinkansen
Marc Antona - Cotton
Sebo K - Way Back
Anja Schneider - Something Left feat. Cari Golden
Hector - Keep On
Miss Jools - Don´t Know You
Martin Landsky - At The Docks


Pan-Pot - Happy Birthday

And.Id - Isalos

Daniel Stefanik - Tripiando Los Colores

Rodriguez Jr. - La Cavalcade

Anja Schneider & Lee Van Dowski - Shinkansen

The final part of the ‘Hi Five mobilee!’ compilation series opens with one of the very first artists on the mobilee roster, Sebo K, with “Way Back”. As a pioneer of the housier sounds on mobilee, “Way Back” continues the tradition with warm chords and synths, melded together in a sexy Summer swing. Next up is mobilee’s head lady, Anja Schneider, with “Something Left. feat. Cari Golden”. Minimal and quite cold at the beginning, the soulful tones of Cari Golden’s voice lift it up, creating a very thoughtful and unique track.

Hector’s “Keep On” does what it says in the title. With a repetitive hook creating a really nice groove, slowly building and undulating, it feels like you could keep moving to it for hours. With a similarly subtle and simple style, but more bounce, Miss Jools presents “Don’t Know You”, co-produced with Tobias Freund and finally Martin Landsky’s “At The Docks” finishes the whole compilation on a meditative note with beautifully deep and dubby sounds. 

Miss Jools - Don't Know You

If you're a fan of Techno, we have something you might be interested in...

Pan-Pot’s busy touring schedule over the Summer no doubt inspired their upcoming 12” ‘Captain My Captain’. Having performed for countless festivals and main-stage crowds, their new tracks put forth glacial soundscapes so epic they could sink the Titanic.

If it's possible to say this, title track 'Captain My Captain' is actually the more restrained and studied of the three - featuring vocals written and recorded by Los Angeles based studio vocalist and label freund Cari Golden, who also wrote and performed the vocals on Anja Schneider's recent release for the Hi Five! mobilee compilation 'Something Left'.

Meanwhile, 'Black Horse Down' and 'Bad Photocopy' have everything a true Pan-Pot fan could ever wish for - think dark and heavy, builds and drops, synths and loops - true four a.m. grit to get your hands in the air and keep you raving until dawn!

Pan-Pot feat. Cari Golden - Captain my Captain

To start the first mobilee release 2011 in style, we bring you a very special release from a longstanding and highly revered artist in the electronic dance music scene. Having began her career with DJing, Caroline Hervé aka Miss Kittin, showed an amazingly intuitive sense for selecting tracks and quickly developed a huge following, in love with her passionate onstage performances. Combined with her vocal collaborations with long term production partner The Hacker on hits such as 'Frank Sinatra' and '1982', she was quickly propelled into the spotlight. Further collaborations with Felix Da Housecat, Golden Boy and Sven Vath continued her success and confirmed her star billing status.

As well as a completely unique DJ and vocalist, Miss Kittin is also no stranger to the production seat. She released her debut solo artist album 'I Com' in 2004, and her second 'Batbox' in  2008, followed by a second collaboration album with The Hacker. Both of the latter were released on her own record label 'Nobody's Bizzness'.

Her brand new EP for mobilee, 'All You Need', brings her sultry yet punchy vocals back to the floor with a classic electro bassline. With remixes from Lee Van Dowski and Gesaffelstein it's not for the fainthearted. Enjoy!


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Will Wom