what happens when one of the most exciting electronic music projects of the last fifteen years meets the pioneer of cosmic disco? the result is stunning and with no doubt one of the most interesting things we have heard in a while. psycho radio was born in 2002 from an idea of the italian producer daniele tignino and sound engineer pat legato, with vocals from british singer leroy c anderson. they burst in the music scene with an innovative sound that took inspiration from the 80 s new wave, funk and electro grooves. tracks like in the undergroun and right stuff brought a breath of fresh air in those years, and they still sound very actual today. 2016 has seen the addition of producer da lukas to the project, with psycho radio now back with an explosive new single called bad reputation. once again with the captivating vocals by lc anderson. the legendary disco innovator daniele baldelli teams up once again with marco dionigi to bring us two stellar remixes that move from the funk infused vibe to their trademark cosmic balearic journey. an essential record for the final summer days.

first release comes from chicago s one and only melvin meeks. with releases on legendary labels like relief and target. there s nothing more we need to say about this great artist!

the third release on pooledmusics techno-focused sister imprint montage welcomes back silvershower, revisiting the debut release of ian pooley’s techno alias on its 20th anniversary. the original ice fractions 1 ep arrived on plus 8 records when richie hawtin & john aquqavivas legendary label was at the height of its powers, and showcased a tougher edge to pooleys productions. two decades later pooley is still maintaining his high standards, revisiting and updating past work in the form of reissues & remixes and issuing fresh original material such as his recent turakina ep on pooledmusic and the return of silvershower last year. which marked montages launch this new edition of the first ice fractions 12inch supplies the two original lead tracks and an updated 2016 remix of each by pooley himself, satisfying both those aiming for the vintage 1996 techno sound, and those looking for a punchy update for modern techno cathedrals.

the best records have a story, they form part of a journey, different characters emerge and the good music always rises to the fore. in the case of the latest record from scottish producer jack eye jones and the legendary junior sanchez this is certainly true. cocaine blues is a step into the unknown in some respects but in another way, it s a record that seems to fit in perfectly with todays electronic music landscape.

keeping up their regular and on point release schedule, french outlet d3 elements now looks to a dj and producer from the southside of chicago. ellery cowles has been making unique house sounds since the mid 1990s as well as being a respected dj who is revered across the states. his music has come solo as well as in collaboration with the legendary likes of ron maney, roy davis jr and brian harden and cowles has released on labels like dafunk, hybrid and hizou deep rooted music.

french artist kool vibe is back on his own paris-based label kv records with a new 4 track ep. true to the mission assigned to the label, this release brings us back to the early 90s through basics sounds and elements which have defined deep house since then : fat syncopated rhythms, heavy and groovy basslines, warm chopped vocals. there is something raw and genuine about this record. basics and back to the reala definitely emphasize the minimal and raw side of deep house. tribute is humbly dedicated to the legendary todd terry, whose ultimate knowledge of the art of sampling contributed to shape house music in the early days. at last, sleazy joint (touch it, suck it) closes the record with a nasty and sexy touch. anyway, the whole ep is meant for the dancefloor and the simple pleasure of partying.

randy barracuda & stiletti-ana present mlipuke! -mlipuke- is a misspelling of the swahili word for explosion -mlipuko-. explosive is also the word to describe the mixture of styles the finnish duo put together. the combination of wild afrobeat flavours and salty scandinavian funk results in a big bang of taste on the first bite. take the cosmic ride throughout three different interpretations of mlipuke and let the afro suomian energy flow! the remix of legendary british producer clatterbox adds his unique brain dance mystery to the explosive cocktail and makes it boil over!

lp, 180 g, beautiful embossed chess board artwork print, inner sleeve with artist picture and text by david elliott, sounds june 16, 1984 in anticipation of the 35th anniversary next year one of electronic musics most influential recordings, the legendary e2-e4, from 12.12.1981 does get an official rerelease by manuel goettsching on his own label mg.art. carefully overseen by the master himself

repress 2016 the long awaited release of my life with the wave vol 2 is here. mike huckaby is finally ready to take you on another journey of skillful sound programming using the legendary waldorf wave synthesizer. yes, this is volume 2 of my life with the wave. 4 tracks of strictly deep house music made entirely from the wave. enjoy another experience of music made exclusively with this synthesizer, the waldorf wave.

the lost in time imprint has been releasing bespoke vinyl for a couple of years now. it got off to a flying start with the moment from ralph lawson & chez damier and kept up the pace with a series of releases from ralph lawson alongside production partner tuccillo including nightcrawler. the track has now been picked up and remixed by denmark’s finest house music export from oscillat and delaphine records, s.a.m and one records subb-an. s.a.m is fast becoming one of the very best producers of house and dub techno with a string of highly sought after releases on delaphine that sell out quickly and attract heat on discogs. s.a.m manages to fuse classic craftsmanship with contemporary sounds and has created an epic and atmospheric 10 minute long re-shape for ‘nightcrawler’. subb-an needs little introduction as a producer with high integrity and impeccable taste. he’s graced the decks at panorama bar, fabric, detroit movement, womb tokyo, enter, dc10, d’edge and of course the legendary below parties. while hes always been busy in the studio with releases for spectral, crosstown rebels and 2020vision. subb-an strips down nightcrawler to its very bones drawing out the classic analogue kurzweil 2000 synth sound to great effect. another chapter in the lost in time series.

desolat label boss loco dice is back with what is sure to be a massive autumn package: he has remixed the seminal dance track ‘go’ by the legendary moby, twice, and has made it all his own in the process. moby needs little introduction: the american dance producer and live performer’s albums are classics of the genre that are celebrated far and wide. they have been used on thousands of adverts, have given rise to hit singles all over the world and have made him one of the most celebrated electronic music stars of our time. his ‘go’ track was what started it all for him back in the 90’s, and was a bona fide club classic of the day. it still resonates today and always gets crowds going. now it has been remixed twice by loco dice, who has added his own stamp to it in distinctive fashion. his first excellent version is eight minutes of chunky and tribal drums, with rubber kicks, clipped horn stabs and big hits all building the pressure. those most famous vocal cries really finish it off in style, and ensure that dance floors will go wild whenever it is dropped, as do wonky synths and big piano chords at the breakdown. the second version is more emotive, with big sweeping strings smeared in the background to help make it all the more dramatic, teary eyed and impactful on the floor. this one is for the peak time in any set and is sure to make the most memorable moment of any night. both remixes here pack a real punch, and whilst remaining true to the original, they both sound just like you would expect from modern dance heavyweight loco dice.

ay what? josh butler returns for his solo this time with don hauswerks! uk invasion once again on material with a legendary ep! tip!

few records have gained such a legendary status as chiapet s tick tock. the 12- single, released in 1997, brings back memories for any house or techno dj of the era. now it is making its return as a yoshi classic, with fresh remixes from loco & jam, robosonic, and perc. loco & jam s mix is a nothing short of a powerhouse. about as driving as techno gets and armed to the teeth with noise, it has become a staple in sharam s recent sets.

get on down is a heavyweight slice of storming jamaican disco-reggae heat from the legendary studios of miami s tk disco empire. king sporty s version may not have been as well known as connie cases electro laden later 1982 version (also produced by sporty) but the perfect marriage of disco stylings and sports jamaican roots meant the original 1979 version was a cult classic in underground deep disco circles. over 35 years since get on down was released the keepers of the tk disco vaults have given permission for some of their classics and lesser known gems to be respectfully tweaked by contemporary producers and dj s who fully understand the lineage of the label and the music contained within. stepping up and get his hands dirty is none other than london dwelling, wolf music man medlar. a regular face behind the turntables all over the world medlar has lovingly freaked king sportys anthem for the modern dance-floor, extending the right parts in just the oh so right way, dubbing out parts that needed just a smidgen of echo here and there and generally making the track irresistible to dj s with its lovely long beat led intro. these are extremely tasteful edits, done with respect and reverence over 2 parts old school style. look out for those low flying dubbed out vox and lazer beams too, powerful stuff! this is only one of many underground disco classics that the mighty miami based tk disco label brought to the world, reimagined for 2016s dance-floor, officially sanctioned in conjunction with henry stone music / tk disco. file under - classic / essential!

belgium based fabrice lig is nothing else than a phenomenon of techno music. the list of high profile imprints where he released his music, like planet e, r&s, kms, third ear and playhouse is unique. marc romboy: „i m very proud and glad that i could sign such a legendary artist to my label. i m playing all three tracks in every set and wish there would be more real techno music like this.“

brasilian crate diggers and party starters selvagem deliver two savage reworks on disco deviance for their debut release on the imprint. already highly respected djs in their homeland with legendary parties in sao paulo and rio, this dj and production duo are now really starting to make waves and have an impact around the world with tours and releases on quality labels such as beats in space, barefoot beats and disco halal. for this release on dd they unleash a dance floor beast on the a side, while demonstrating their musical range with a hands in the air balearic disco vibe on the flip. enjoy the music!

edit & dub keep pushing on with holy grail disco of -ouch dub- by shantel sister & keva along with unreleased versions of classics by the legendary larry heard and the joneses. one-sided limited edition pressing.

in a world without hope, a world with no appetite for sonic adventures, there s only one man who can save us all. he is... the sample jesus! from behind the enchanted pyramids of egypt comes a man that has nothing to prove but a lot to give. taught by a legendary pharaoh, he has lived the life of an eremite for decades. exhausted after years of asceticism there was only one goal on his mind: to blow all the misery out of our heads. on the constant search for the perfect sample he listened to the finest mongolian folk to experimental tuvan throat singings. it was only recently that he was returning from his self-imposed exile to come up with a record that hits deep in everybody s soul. hallelujah, house-heads and hip-hop-kids, be prepared. listen to the word of the sample jesus!

with the rising ep pirupa showcases nsltd002 on his own beloved imprint nonstop. with this new production he joins forces with bon homme aka tomas høffding the singer and bass player in legendary danish club rockers whomadewho. you will also find remixes from metodi hristov the bulgarian based experimental dj and producer and a further remix by brain zoo - pirupa’s alter ego on drumcode.

coloured repress!!!! the original move your butty (1992) gained cult status and the time seems right for a re-release of this gem. it was originally out on the legendary london based irdial records. thee j johanz decided to replace samples with synths, which gave him the freedom to create a totally fresh and moody remix, good enough to keep our buttys moving for the next 20 years. the strings of the elka synthex give you wings, while the typical move your butty bassline is pumpin you up. expect the unexpected from prins thomas remix: very refreshing funky eighties electro vibes, or is it the sound of the future? an original approach with an oasis of move your butty references in the middle. an excellent remix of the remix

40th anniversary 2lp gatefold edition, features newly mixed outtakes from the jungle room sessions. engineered at the legendary sam phillips recording service in memphis, tennessee.

love will fix it: the best of ashford &, simpson is a comprehensive double vinyl lp spanning the legendary song-writing duos own recording career with warner bros. records from 1973 to 1981. the husband and wife team of nickolas and valerie established themselves in the 1960s as one of motown records many successful hit making partnerships (“ain’t no mountain high enough,” “you’re all i need to get by”). the duo added even more depth, emotion and musicality to their self-produced recordings. this newly remastered, comprehensive groove line records release features 19 of the duo’s classic progressive 70s r&b duets including it seems to hang on, send it, don’t cost you nothing, found a cure, bourgie bourgie, love don’t make it right, is it still good to ya, ain’t it a shame and one more try, of which the latter four titles are represented here in their extended form, and many of which are mixed by valerie’s brother jimmy, regarded as an early innovator and enduring influence on dance music. groove line records cut no corners when making sure that each and every one of our releases has the highest quality performance possible. newly remastered from the original tapes and half-speed mastered by matt colton at alchemy, its housed in a gatefold sleeve featuring liner notes penned by christian john wikane. love will fix it: the best of ashford & simpson is an essential addition to any serious r&b, soul, funk and disco vinyl collector.

serie limitee records is celebrating its 3rd anniversary with its 8th release on its parent label. a good occasion to welcome pascal viscardi, a promising swiss talent supported by mike huckaby, who signs here his first track using the legendary sp1200...and that s a groovy one. also, first release ever for sixon, sean dixon s alter ego, the manager of final chapter delivers here a sexy hypnotic bomb. already featured on sl007, it s the second release on serie limitee for neuronphase. it seems like winter has been rude in estonia, which is good for us, as it gave the artist more time to produce some deep n raw music which perfectly fits the label. and to close this ep, a beautiful track produced by japanese producer tominori hosoya, aka tomi chair. a pure pearl of deepness which takes the listener to an imaginary dancefloor on a desert sand beach until the early morning. as always, expect a mysterious bonus track by the label s manager, monsieur cedric.

selected cuts from steve o sullivan s legendary and hard to find bluespirit series from 1996. includes extended (unreleased) versions of voodoo woman- (bluespirit #004), -geist- (bluespirit #001) and the orginal mix of -rubber lover- (bluespirit #002). remastered from the original tapes and pressed on heavyweight blue vinyl

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two of paris’ original old school bad boys get together for the third in their special series of collabs. with fresh new releases already on the streets through their own labels, apollonia and adult only, dan ghenacia and chris carrier step up to the legendary music for freaks with a brand new collection of delectable dance floor delights. music for freaks is back after a long break and this release couldn’t be anymore fitting for the highly-respected label’s relaunch. full of vibrant flavours and addictive rhythms, dan and chris bless mff with some irresistible paris funk. kicking off with ‘vaporized’, a catchy little groover with dried out percussion which slaps down over a sultry bassline. wibbly-wobbly fx combine with mysterious chimes and sketchy radio interference to create an odd atmosphere. then we have ‘the green bell’, a squelchy heads-down vibe provider. ‘wind and fire’ brings the ep to a close and continues the duo’s use of strange sounds to great effect. this is no run-of-the-mill 4x4 production, there’s depth, subtle progression and hypnotic rhythms as only two seasoned pros like dan and chris can muster.an instant classic, what more would you expect from music for freaks?...

while suspended in gaffa is a debuting name, the members are by no means newcomers. they sport an extensive past together as hinsidan, known for releasing albums on phisteria and remixing asche on ant-zen. further back, suspended in gaffas casper holm was member of the legendary post-punk band before. while dsm s early teenage years recordings as the product were re-released on vinyl a couple of years ago on the prominent us label dark entries.

dieter moebius is a renowned experimental krautrock / electronic musician (cluster, harmonia), conny plank is a legendary sound engineer. they recorded five albums together, the last one being *en route* (recorded 1986, released 1995). it transports us to moebius and planks customarily audacious, bizarre, wonderful and definitively unique world of sound, noise and rhythm. *en route* is hip electronic music, yet it steers well clear of the mainstream. includes three remixes by manu guiot. pressing on 180 gram vinyl.

nice price deal !!! the feel good anthem that introduced the world to countparis is back! poza quickly found success from top world djs. released as an instrumental a few months ago, this explosive single demanded a vocal treatment and killer topline and in comes talented singer/songwriter katherine ellis. her smash hit vocals on fascinated and roger sanchezs lost have cemented katherine as one of the top female sought after vocalists to come out of the uk. the single is finally complete and ready to be heard and played around the world. bigger in everyway, brilliant topline lyrics and tremendous vocal work will solidify it as radio a list single and dancefloor favourite. on the remix tip, we have one of the hottest remixing duos in the last few months, the hard working duo of dave armstrong & redroche. man of the moment with steadyremix appeal for the heavy hitters is dj dlg, certifiably big room in every sense. last but certainly not least, the legendary olav basoski drops his electro magic touch.

recorded august 6th 2014 at the legendary metropolis studios, london in front of lucky 125 fans. now available an double 12 inch vinyl in gatefold sleeve.

strictly for connoisseurs …..selected and hard to find cuts from steve o sullivan s legendary 90s bluetrain imprint. remastered from the original tapes and pressed on heavyweight vinyl.

absolutely classic, banging ghetto houz heat from the legendary dance mania camp outta chicago. dj slugo and dj clent supply us with a handful of chopped up r&b and hip hop sampling footwork/house bangers. already highly sought after due to a certain la dj dropping the pac sampling -hail mary- on his boiler room set, this ep can change hands for up to £100 used! reissued and remastered here for the first time you can now get your hands on this heavyweight 6 tracker for the price of a normal 12- single - sho nuff! if you know about this style of music then you know what to expect! raw, super charged house and footwork stylings for the heads! reissued in conjunction with dance mania, chicago il. 100% legit!

double vinyl re-issue of david bowie’s legendary 1972 concert in santa monica, california.

following the revival last year of the basic collective ep sascha continues the series with a really special guest aquarius heaven. the a side is a tribute the legendary kerri chandler and labels such as king street, shelter and madhouse. it includes a full vocal house track as well as an instrumental version of the same. on the b side sascha goes back to his deeper detroit roots. pure old-school house music.

swag classics centeres around some sought after reissue fare from the croydons legendary swag records label. these are 2 expensive double a side vinyl cuts - almost unaffordable if bough 2nd hand. so this is a very democratioc re release for fans of the label
(if any)think croydon and a few things come to mind, kate moss, punk band the damned, crystal palace football club, peep show and of course dubstep, the now world conquering music genre that will forever be linked to the south london suburb. what you never hear though, is any mention of tech house, another world conquering music genre. and to be honest we’re a little bit peeved about that. because if tech house has a spiritual home it’s croydon, and that is due mainly to swag records and the people that gravitated towards the humble west croydon record shop and studio.

um:bros project is back from 1984, they played mainly live during mid-eighties in one of the first italian electronic club called suburbia (perugia). they signed for the legendary house of music italian label but this album never saw the light (due also for the short life of the label). um:bros put togheter elecronic, new wave and italo-disco in a modern and updated style!

yet another stellar selection of cuts from the king street / kerri chandler vaults! as always we ve dug deep to select the best music from a true underground house hero. featured on this ep you ll find - -it s you- a slamming classic from 2003 s -trionisphere- double lp, a straight up swinging club track for the heads in true kc fashion! also featured is the soulful, seductive, deep groove of -my paradise (paradise 623 mix)- lifted off kerri s -trionisphere iv- ep from 2002. on the flip we re treated to 2 more heavyweight selections, -hallelujah (kaoz 6:23 gospel mix)- kicks off the b-side with it s stripped back garage-gospel rawness, a surefire tip from 1996 for any dancefloor! finishing things off is -so let the wind come (original mix)-, a dubby, techno-ish monster featuring the man s legendary chord stabs and heavy drums, classic chandler! another fine selection of music from one of house musics most beloved sons - essential for heads and newbies alike!

the nine-piece uk-based reggae unit enjoyed a measure of success in the latter half of the 70s. here s the debut album book of revelation from 1978, re-issued in the original artwork and 180 gram heavy weight vinyl, all re-mastered music and additonal leaflet with liner notes. the longplayer was recorded and mixed by the legendary mark angelo lusardi who worked also with dennis bovell, creation rebel, prince far i, public image limited, and who developed later an outboard eq / filtering device called the mutator, used by numerous recording artists including massive attack, radiohead and daft punk.

technorama records is honoured to bring to you another superb release by stephen brown. edinburgh’s techno master stephen brown is an artist with a distinct sound, a sound that he has crafted over 20 years from his works on legendary labels such as djax-up-beats, transmat, subject detroit, theory, skudge and of course on his own realtime imprint. his massive release ‘medusa’ on technorama in 2014 has received massive support from major players & has been also licenced to fabric - eats everything cd project. he makes a come back here and delivers another fantastic track called ‘deep in’ which is a structured house track with built in funky vocals. you can find here also a bold & energetic club bomb by literon, also known under the gerd alias. summer vibes, enjoy !

mainline - legendary disco track reworked like never before. pipeline - a hot flip on this bruce johnston classic! the beat patterns alone will drive disco freaks to the edge. cratebug is a chicago dj, producer & remixer. his remixes and edits are hot gold and have found their way into the mixes and live sets of countless djs all over the world. most notable and well-known among fans & supporters of cratebug s work include: derrick carter, frankie knuckles (rip), louie vega, kenny dope gonzalez, dimitri from paris, boris dlugosch, francois kevorkian, danny krivit, moodymann (kenny dixon jr.), theo parrish, master kev, moon boots, jackmaster (jack revill), the martinez brothers, doc martin, mark farina, kon, dam swindle, radio slave, luke solomon, jimpster, alton miller, juan mcclean, james murphy, alton miller, horse meat disco, gene farris, jack the box (tyree cooper & bobby starr), the black madonna, jojo flores, marques wyatt, terry hunter, ricardo villalobos, kiko navarro, ted patterson and many more!… released on limited blue vinyl

long awaited repress! after their highly acclaimed new moon kerberos which was the legendary number 100 of the systematic catalogue stephan bodzin and marc romboy return with one of their biggest track ever: atlas! the package of remixers couldnt be more massive: diynamics wonder boys adriatique, innervisions andre lodemann and running back/permanent vacation future disco super duo tuff city kids!

legendary italian techno label unrilis, founded by top producer rino cerrone and a&r’ed by luigi madonna & roberto capuano, turns 10 in 2016, and this next ep is the first of many special anniversary releases planned by the label. it comes from acclaimed talent enrico sangiuliano and features a stunning remix by mark reeve.

acid anonymous is back with three amazing tracks by legendary rinse. powerful and classic distortions escaping the acid flow, all tracks are as original yet classic as you can expect from this producer. this is the release we’ve been waiting for.

ovum welcomes leftbank records co-boss dudley strangeways: a uk house and techno dj rooted with serious residency stripes at the legendary back to the future parties and appearances at the likes of boiler room. hot off the back of releases on stardub, little helpers and made of concrete comes his ovum debut, three tracks made constructed for one sole purpose… melting minds in the darkest of rooms. keep it clean is twistedly simple, a rump-busting roll in the drum department and paranormal pad leave space for a precision tuned tone that warps with the gravitas of a life support machine. sinewy, cold and deliciously disconcerting, dudley ensures funk and focus with delicately placed rhythmic elements and constant fluctuations. next we find ourselves breaking into an early 90s warehouse as transition whisks us on an acid trip with flurries of jack and a lean lead line that slithers through the ever-mutating drums and occasional fx hailstorms. devilishly futuristic and tailored for those deep long blends, the stripped back extensive nature of this guarantees mixing bliss. truly, tracks built by a dj, for djs. don t let this one slip…

though theyre both originally from kansas, chrissy & hawley met in chicago, and began working together on songs that unite their very different individual styles: emotional dance music with catchy melodies and thoughtful lyrics in the tradition of yazoo, pet shop boys, arthur russell, kid creole & the coconuts, larry levan, and patrick cowley. their debut album comes hot on the heels of an ep on smartbar’s own northside ‘82 imprint, which has won over tastemakers like the black madonna, jackie house & jason kendig (honey soundsystem), prince rama, and avalon emerson. “some of the most earnest and charming pop music i’ve heard in years” - avalon emerson “iÕve been obsessing over ‘photoboothÕ” - jason kendig nite owl co-founder chrissy is a genre-bending dj / producer, known for releases on labels like classic, freerange, razor-n-tape, planet mu, and hypercolour, his influential “my year of mixtapes” blog, and his dj residency at the legendary chicago nightclub smartbar. hawley shoffner is a chicago-based singer-songwriter with a distinctive, immediately recognizable voice in the tradition of karen o, kathleen hanna, or siouxsie sioux. 2lp includes special insert and digital download code

world excluding france 2016 reedition with new updated artwork (done by pascal himself) lp+cd! the first reedition (ever) of pascal comelades 1998 cult classic largot du bruit, personally overseen by pascal himself, this very unique edition comes with new updated artwork (done by pascal) and the 3 legendary duets with p.j. harvey and robert wyatt on september song.

heated heads delves into another dark corner of the american experiment, this time via the lone star state. graig clouse s shit & shine project has been a mainstay of the underground for well over a decade, having released unique sides for legendary labels like rhode island s load, riot season, gangsigns, powell s diagonal imprint, rocket recordings, conspiracy outta belgium and the inimitable editions mego, to name but a few. for this 12-, $&$ has invoked the ghosts of cb radio via the us trucking fraternity - 4 cut n shut jams that defy regular definition. backed so far by the likes ron morelli (l.i.e.s), the trilogy tapes, bill converse, jon k, nina (golden pudel), shapednoise

firescope records is the new sub label of the legendary b12 records. a label core to the uk techno scene with roots starting in the early 90’s launched by michael golding and steven rutter. firescope records is here to exist in conjunction with b12 records and with the same ethos, quality music, quality packaging, without compromise and a product that will stand the test of time. firescope will diversify somewhat, not just deep meaningful techno, but also techno with vocals, real songs with real meaning.

the original move your butty (1992) gained cult status and the time seems right for a re-release of this gem. it was originally out on the legendary london based irdial records. thee j johanz decided to replace samples with synths, which gave him the freedom to create a totally fresh and moody remix, good enough to keep our buttys moving for the next 20 years. the strings of the elka synthex give you wings, while the typical move your butty bassline is pumpin you up. expect the unexpected from prins thomas remix: very refreshing funky eighties electro vibes, or is it the sound of the future? an original approach with an oasis of move your butty references in the middle. an excellent remix of the remix

hailing from florida, the brookside imprint have dug deep into the master tapes and let nyc master-mixer mike maurro loose on a couple of stone cold classics! maurro, a queens based dj and mixer since 1986 has become one of the top remixers out there today with his own, faithful takes on numerous dance classics from the last 30+ years. here he lends his magic touch to a pair of well loved club classics while adding his own original flavour. dan hartman s -vertigo/relight my fire- is up first on side-a, featuring the unmistakable vocals of nyc diva loleatta holloway. maurro s mix brings the vocals in earlier, dubbing them out creating a super trippy atmosphere with a slightly different musical arrangement over the course of almost 14 minutes! on side-b, we have the legendary evelyn -champagne- king s -shame-, with a slightly longer, beat led intro for the dj s. a true extended mix with a slightly different arrangement maurro s mix of this classic is a killer. beautifully faithful and mixed with love and an understanding of the dancefloor and the classics! these mixes are essential for any disco/soul/funk fans out there, unmissable for the dj s, legitimately remastered and pressed onto high quality 12- singles in conjunction with all rights holders