after 20 superb 12 inch single releases over five and half years in the game, uk label, 2nd drop, is proud to present its first compilation, future foundations, featuring a mixture of established artists who have graced the label previously, alongside a handful of exciting new acts generating some serious hype on the scene right now. this compilation is the first of many that will bear the future foundations title. we have assigned each 12 inch with a number, *foundation 1, foundation 2* and so on, viewing these chunks of superb music as the foundations of an on-going, multi-layered aural concept that will document the rich and varied output of the label and its artists for the foreseeable future.

future disco present the first sampler in a set of two from the forthcoming volume 6 - night moves album. this collection brings 4 highlights of the album to each limited edition vinyl pressing. each sampler across the last 5 album installments has sold out instantly... this next double disc collection is sure to see the same wide spread hype.

a big debut from livio improta on this shiny white housewax vinyl!

sheffield based john shima joins the diametric. family. after a series of digital releases in the last years it is a tremendous pleasure to release the very first vinyl 12 inch of john on diametric. his music could be easily described as the logical progression of the legacy of famous uk acts such as b12, stasis or nuron, but that would be only half the story really. john mixes very emotional and deep techno with intrinsic and delicate rhythmic structures, in parts even harsh sounding bitcrushed percussions, and idm influences together to his very own special blend. now we can already hear the stupid comments from the haters saying that his music doesnt sound new and like the next big hype but the simple answer is: even if so, who gives a f#ck? it is great electronic music and diametric. certainly hopes you enjoy this record and are blown away like us.300 handnumbered limited vinyl copies only. no digital distribution.

foliage records offers an emphatic conclusion to 2012 with the full release of ziggy funk and taliwas long anticipated single everyday. london-based funk and taliwa teased dj yass remixes ofeveryday at the tail end of last year, yass jazzy house flow building huge global hype. here, now, comes the full package, frankie feliciano and fish go deep providing smart new remixes alongside that stunning original production

when 2 become 1: >just wanna feel< is gush-worthy, hype-topping, expectation-shattering perfect house pop from blonde disco don, magic touch, and heavenly weirdo wizardress sapphire slows. the single is singular, like early st. germain mornings, breezy, bright, and breathtaking. b side, >when i see you<, is pure piano pleasure, from opposite sides of the pacific, touch and slows have created coastal holiday sand n? sea sweet sensuality. the 12 inch also includes end-of-days echo-ccordian, slippery dark nights risin? rubix remix by outside-the-box beat bester i:cube, as well as a dub-do-over from m. touch himself. a match made for the internet age, a flawless faraway coolaboration with the best of both and mucho more. all design by effortless art hooligan bobby houlihan.

double 12 inch, one black & one white vinyl + download card.
>stereotype< the second single from bristol industrial dub pioneer mark stewarts recent album the politics of envy gets reworked by a host of guest producers. hyper dub duo hype williams unravel stereotype into a fiercely breath taking dub-spectacle, unfolding three-quarters of the way through into a sky-bound grand finale. fred venturas italoconnection remix radiates with a cosmic-coated, sugary burst of popular 80s synth and as expected plenty of italo spark & flair. daniel b of front 242 pulls the originals fuse, and rewires it into what you would kinda imagine a 31st century electronica frankenstein would sound like. renowned techno figure perc gets angst and intense with a heavy, mechanical but beautifully crafted remix destined for the most no-nonsense of floors. chicago native chrissy murderbot channels the same high impact baltimore sound that you will find in machinedrum and schlachthofbronx productions, carrying us out guns blazing with ballistic footwork drum beat firing. finally, mark stewarts dub version of the song and a taster from his upcoming >exorcism of envy< lp to be released later in the autumn.

das dj-duo the hood internet aus chicago, bestehend aus stv slv und abx, veroeffentlichen mit feat das erste album mit eigenkompositionen, nachdem es durch diverse mixtapes bestehend aus blends und mash-ups verschiedenster stücke von so verschiedenen kuenstlern wie whitney houston, justice, fleetwood mac, jay-z u.v.a. aus diversen genres einen hype im netz kreierte. fuer ihre eigenen kompositionen konnten sie kuenstler wie psalm one, class actress, cadence weapon, show you suck, tobaxxo (black moth super rainbow), donwill (tanya morgan) und viele andere begeistern.

uffe delivers a 5 track ep including two remixes that set the standard for a promising career. his debut ep on pets recordings 2012 created quite a bit of hype and the track when the sun rose appeared in various high profile dj charts...

fitzpatrick tracks are immediately recognizable for their refusal to conform to the norm. this latest release, the subject of much hype and anticipation, is no different. lead track, skeksis conjures up an unlikely fusion of a pumped-up dub techno groove and a 90s trance vocal to create a slow-burning, emotive bomb.

this autumn brings a rare treasure to all you music lovers as markus schatz finally throws in a unique piece of art. >smokin wild< not only stands as the lps title - the album itself is hot, smokin, sexy and wild. markus has worked on it for over two years and put in all his passion and the most dedication. he repeatedly had musicians at the studio recording voices, pianos, brass and other instruments to keep his masterpiece as authentic as possible. have a listen and you will find out why this album keeps you on the dancefloor. its deep house style surprises you every now and then with chicago and nu jazz influences. this idea leads you through the lp and bestows it the potential to make it one of your favourites.
cd-copy of the full album included.

midnight special is a new label focusing purely on the underground house trax - no hype, just the best raw & real club music for more discerning djs. road tested at panorama bar, we confirm these tracks work.
dj support from ryan elliot, spencer parker, ralph lawson, franck roger, matthew styles, ethyl, ...

supported by ame, loco dice, joris voorn, reboot, raresh, dufire, andre galuzzi, brothers vibe, marco resmann, john tejada, shinedoe, sascha dive, tim green, gel abril, ray okpara, meat, chris wood, matt star, wigbert, franksen, stefan sieber, mozaic, denite and many more!!!! movida wird 10 !!!! das muss gefeiert werden und zwar mit einer wundervollen 5 teiligen vinyl serie, alle versehen mit tollen bildern vom fusion festival 2012 und superschöner musik dazu. bei der ersten nummer wird es gleich international ohne ende…den start macht unser freund franco cinelli aus argentinien mit einer super-deepen house nummer. dicht gefolgt von bodj aus griechenland der uns eine trippige nummer abliefert. auf der b-seite erwarten uns 2 brüder aus russland, nennen sich a & m und liefern eine freakige technonummer ab, die so schnell nicht mehr aus dem ohr geht. last but not least noch einmal zurück nach argentinien, diesmal nach córdoba zu emmanuel gerez der uns mit seinem track eine zeitlose nummer beschert die schöner nicht sein kann. feiert und tanzt mit uns…!

the whole ep but more particularly the lead track pays homage to a certain venue in vienna called roxy which a good number of us in the liquid d&b heydays of the mid 2000s and onwards were privileged enough to play at. to say thanks for such great times zero t decided a dedication was in order and here we are!huge support so far from the likes of: friction (on bbc radio 1), ant tc1 (on bbc radio 1), dj hype (on kiss fm), dj die (on kiss fm), bailey (on bbc 1xtra), dj marky, lenzman (on ministry of sound radio), octane & dlr, survival, youngsta, rockwell, brian g, total science, von d, foreign concept, vicious circle, stray, craggz & pf, sunchase.

teal presents south london ordnance as the artist for the sixth release. since his emergence in early 2012 south london ordnance has recieved much hype, and rightfully so. two of his deeper sonic excursions >witch hunt< and >chase scene< span the two sides of this, his probably most exciting ep to date.

hotly anticipated does not really do justice to the level of excitement the release of reptile youths debut album is generating among fans and critics alike. those in the know are expecting the danish duo to deliver a defining moment of 2012 - injecting their off kilter brand of highly-charged electro-punk-pop into the worlds consciousness - and reptile youth aren’t in the business of disappointing. reptile youth was formed by mads damsgaard kristiansen and esben valløe in 2009. it was their intense period of gigging through asia and europe that earned reptile youth their radically evangelical fan base, while also prompting a string of superlative-laden reviews hailing the youth as the saviors of rock n roll. hype aside, the incredible energy generated by kristiansen and valløe and their extended live line up have made the arrival of this debut album a red letter day for their clued up followers

usually, the purpose of a piece like this is to tell other writers, music mag editors, distribution people and record shop clerks why they should like a certain release and buy, hype, review it. often these encomiums are not really honest and sometimes you even feel like attending an attempt to sell a flat tire. as for i:cubes new longplayer m megamix things are – of course! – very different. being its fifth solo album, an introduction of a man like nicolas chaix or even his biography (another popular brick of sales sheets) seems rather unsuitable. if you dont know what you should know, just use your internet search engine with any of these terms: chateau flight, versatile records, french touch, disco cubizm or parisian prodigy.

after storming onto the scene in 2008, in four short years harvest has received support from the likes of andy c, dj hype, hazard, taxman, twisted individual, marky and heist. using his musical background as a foundation, the birmingham based producer has gone on to produce jump up, jungle, liquid and dark minimal - earning him recognition from all aspects in the scene.

this artist needs no instruction. jordan peak is on the hype for quit some time and this time we have a stripped down, perfect for timewarp, belter.

vase returns with musical prodigy koreless releasing his long awaited single lost in tokyo alongside a dancefloor readied remix from label boss jacques greene. lost in tokyo garnered hype after being featured in jamie xxs bbc radio 1 essential mix last year and soon became a crowd pleaser in the young producers infamous live shows. featuring his trademark formula of stripped back production, lush atmospherics and hypnotic vocal chops. warm synth pads glow as the signature vocal pitches dramatically build to a beautiful crescendo. on the flip man of the moment jacques greene flips the track into dancefloor territory with pounding drums and incredible energy. dj support comes from annie mac, mary anne hobbs, gilles peterson and benji b

limited edition custom stickered white labels – 1 year after the release of von ds >daydreaming< album sees the release of the much anticipated remixes and the first producer to step up is frances niveau zero hench, ad noiseam, lutetia who tackles >maximum boost< featuring the vocal talents of foreign beggars – a truly hype remix smashing up the dancefloors right now. on the flip brightons riskotheque ninja tune, disfigured dubz, love sick comes correct with a superb remix of >you re my<, a deep, heavy rework garnering 15k+ streams on soundcloud, this is certainly a track for the heads. as ever, limited vinyl so dont sleep on this one.

an aficionados household name ever since riding a well-deserved wave of hype in 2008, burak sar aka sis has continued to impress with his instantly recognizable percussive grooves and unmistakable production style. stepping up for the 99th release on crosstown rebels (having previously appeared on the first ever rebellion) the german producer delivers ambitious four-tracker - the round pen ep.

2014 repress! this kiara release is signed by romanians rhadow and ntfo. two perfect tracks for the summer parties. includes high quality remix by re-up. enjoy! supported and played by richie hawtin, dubfire, luciano, audiojack, paco osuna, carlo lio, gel abril, maceo plex, mountain people, sante, marc antona, boris werner, toni rios, martinez brothers, randall m, chad andrew, edgar de ramon, leix, macromism and many more...

dubbed a structural prodigy by mixmag, south londons joe syntax is back with >modus bass fun<, offering the very best in dancefloor d+b with buckets of bassline bounce.
joe syntax impressed with his med school debut last year, both >signal drop< and >sightlines< were received with rapturous praise from mary anne hobbs (xfm), mistajam (bbc radio 1), marcus intalex, brookes brothers, tc, dj hype and many others. this was followed up by >red rhythm<, an uncompromising collaboration with lung and eleven8, which was released on med schools >blood pressure< compilation earlier this year. joes new ep takes his production to the next level, so prepare to adopt your bassface as we get syntactical.

neurotraxx is loved by many a fan for consistently delivering fine quality house music. this is the third sampler from the label who are steadily building up their vinyl catalogue and once again they do not fail to quench the thirst of the ever demanding house connoisseur. calling up the talents of industry hype names such as jay west and uglh this piece of wax provides 4 pieces of ammo for the educated dance floors.

earnest endeavourss third ep comes from the cult new york and los angeles experimental mc and producer duo of jimmy jams and bobby evans aka widows. their self titled widows ep is a wildly creative debut release of drums, raps and electronics that sounds like the future but uncannily like a distant past - utopian, poetic, bass-driven music underpinned by the utter freedom of creative expression.

thats some serious shit ! is a new record label dedicated to old house music and to dancers. following the steps of kerry chandler, mr. fingers, ron trent, masters at work and so on... away from the hype, we want to bring back the spirit of the early 90s when house music was not only music, but a communion of body, soul, freedom and love. we hope to get you with us... in the dance, in the club. now ride on the sound

strictly limited to 300 copies , milans hottest new production duo flashmob have been garnering some well deserved attention of late. after their first cut brick house landed them on berlin tech house institution get physical, the duo have been laying down sets across some of ibizas hottest nights, with their hard work and dedication to their music paying off. with support growing from the likes of pete tong and maya jane coles, their latest release need in me more than lives up to the surrounding hype...

the constant carousel like shift of unreleased tracks on his soundcloud and sporadic twitter sessions, south london ordnance relishes his clandestine, shady persona, keen to allow his craft to act as spokesman instead. following early support from electronic musics matriarch mary anne hobbs, a marauding mixtape for glasgows luckyme earlier this year and big support from mosca, hackman, dark sky and tessela, the amount of hype surrounding this south london (obviously) based beatsmith has been ridiculous. and we are very pleased to say this is his debut release, and a killer 12 inch to pop his recording cherry!

since the last studio album from pupkulies and rebecca three years have past in which things have gathered momentum and gained a life of their own.countless concerts in renownedclubs throughout europe were held resulting in an ever growing, snowballing fan basis a certain hype has arisen around the band occurring totally organically without being triggered by the press, self generating and in real time.the recent years have shown that pupkulies and rebecca have an appeal which covers all age groups, territories and scenes.

to complete the current run of samurai releases we present a 12 inch from lynx (detail recordings / soul:r), an artist we have always admired. lynx is a true individual who’s style can never be compared to anyone else, the kind of producer we like to work with. after hearing our first release on samurai horo, he approached us with these 2 tunes and we instantly knew he shared our vision. both sides are unique and stylistically adventurous like few others in the 170 bpm construction business. dj support from dj hype, laurent garnier, jubei, loxy, spectrasoul, john b and more.

after three albums for as many labels, dean blunt and inga copeland, also of the group hype williams, release their debut hyperdub lp, >black is beautiful<. amid rumours circulating, and confirmed by their advisor denna frances, the album was recorded during a tremulous period for the two: inga copelands arsenal girls tryouts, deans waschbärgate trial (he was implicated in being behind a one night robbing spree across 16 taxidermists based in london and the south east, allegedly only for racoons) and his subsequent conversion to nation of islam upon being acquitted. >black is beautiful< is laced with their signature hazy glow and is full of crunched eurovision lullabies, kinetic drum machine jams, unsettling funk, smeared walls of synth, moments of unadulterated opiated bliss, mogadon rap, infinite coughs and insights into the odd sexual behaviour of crackers. the word ebony occupies the albums entire front cover space in bold white print. >black is beautiful< is red and white.

limited edition vinyl release of the long awaited remixes ii package of joe goddards >gabriel< featuring valentina. this massive package is opened by another brilliant drum n bass interpretation from calibre. rolling soulful cailbre at his best. hammered by big players such as marcus intalex, dj friction, fabio & hype. it also includes of course the much talked about soulwax remix which actually was a late xmas present from the deweale bros to joe and which has been championed by the likes of erol alkan, rob da bank & riton. finally we have a funktastic version from the aston shuffle complete with that calypso feeling.
dj support: marcus intalex, friction, fabio, hype, zane lowe, rob da bank, annie mac, kissy sellout, toddla t, mistajam, john kennedy, eddy temple morris, erol a, boys noize, riton, tayo, groove armada ...

nice price deal !!! the enigmatic svetlana industries has built up something of a reputation for talent spotting, with debut releases from teebs, bnjmn, nightwave and others, and this release is no exception, placing the label ahead of the pack once more. brey is a young londoner of angolan origin who has already attracted attention and praise from scratcha dva, bok bok, (who has been playing his own edit of >double a side…<), brackles and others, as well as >who is this guy?< hype in fader and fact.

well roundeds unrestricted by genre label present to you 3 hype juke vibed bangers from atlantas distal. on >stuck up money< he hooks up with one of jukes leading talents dj rashad. dirty south battles chicago juke and everyone comes out a winner. drawled vocals against frenetic footwerkin beats makes for a fresh combination. on >behold the jungle< a massive musical quotation is submerged by a swarm of angry hoovers whereupon all manner of musical madness kicks off!! >short & sweet< cuts up the breaks over a rollercoaster of sub bass. belgian techno stabs contribute to the mayhem.

the long awaited dubplate anthem is here! as soon as we at ns-hq heard >drum track<, we knew atlantas helix would fit right in around here. his two main obsessions are old grime and looping hypnotic berlin techno. and it shows, as both collide here to produce the ultimate rhythm track. this is anthemic 8 bar techno, or sublow gone hands-in-the-air raving. this trak destroyed every festival we played at last summer. this is super-stripped down, poised club music - exactly what night slugs is all about. on the flip, we are honoured to have one of our all-time favourite mic controllers flirta d bless drum track with his >no hook no bs< version. known best for such grime bangers as slks >hype hype< and his own >warp speed<, flirta brings that unique sound-effects laden flow to the riddim like its 2004 again and triumphant rave anthems are going off once more.

nice price deal !!! after the amazing success of his ram records debut single, >brainstorm / echoes< hamilton is back with a release that contains a pair of undeniably epic tracks. hamilton runs riot with his impeccable production skills to offer a 12 that has already gained support from all the major players within the dance music scene, including andy c, hype, culture shock, chase & status to name but a few.

2011 was a breakthrough year for smoove & turrell. the geordie duo had two singles playlisted by radio 2 in the uk and were also playlisted by radio stations across europe, leading to a european tour and a whole slew of festival performances for their live band. in deep is dubby disco of the highest quality co-written with band member dave wilde and with remixes courtesy of label mates kraak & smaak (whose last single >lets go back< was in mixmag & dj mags singles of the year), germanys dj friction - who delivers a superb boogie down remix and smoove who turns in a retouched version plus dub aimed strictly at the dancefloor.
support comes from seamus haji / general midi / basement freaks / shepdog / marc hype / seth troxler / aldo vanucci / heavyfeet / kickflip / mat the alien / omegaman / azaxx / soul of man / hexadecimal / stickybuds / tony nwachukwu / wesley s / all good funk alliance / danny massure / pj & smiley / demi (sexonwax)

victoriaville finishes the exploration of stefan goldmanns sweet track archives with 3 unreleased house gems. the main tracks here are pure dancefloor material, with electric bazaar centering on in-depth drum design. zobel network provides a prime example of neurofunk. hidden on the a side, chapter 2 is an early hint at stefan’s experimental edge. essential! revisiting the years 2000 - 2005,emptying the vaults highlights the era of stefan goldmanns uk years. often his actual releases with classic and ovum reflected just a part of the possible. now victoriaville proudly steps in to let the whole thing shine. restored from the original master tapes and cut by d&ms rashad, here’s some startling evidence of how deep the roots of house actually were in berlin years before the hype set in.

on this white label, we bring together two of the best producers in the uk to give there perspective of the work of sbtrkt. the ratio of quality to quantity in the braiden repertoire is disproportionately weighted in favour of quality. his debut release >the alps<, on joy orbisons label doldrums, certified him as a meticulous detailed producer. if youve heard is rinse fm show, youll have enjoyed the intensity and breadth of his perspective. this musicological take on sbtrkts >pharaohs< recontextualises roses gabor afro-futuristic vocals line in a more genuinely space-age industrial club sphere. the darker edge to lil silva is just the baddest of all uk house producers. his uk funky background has sheltered him from the hype lauded upon the flavour of the month post-dubstep producers of his generation. as a result, hes continued to garner respect from all sides, from the garage scene to the tech house scene. his treatment of >living like i do< takes his mate samphas vocal and adds a jerk discord to an already tense and dramatic vocal performance. his trademark 2-note bassline presents itself with its usual menace, ensuring waistlines to react promptly.

the fourth installment of the radar remixes sees dj marky & s.p.y put a twist on arsenals >saudade<, while crystal clear reworks sound of stereos >zipper<.
support from roni size, ed rush, sub focus, matrix, culture shock, nu:tone, netsky, danny byrd, the prototypes, loadstar, dj hype, adam f and blame

bei fdf wird deepness gelebt und der tisch mit reichlich soul gedeckt. mit an der tafel sitzen beim ersten dinner die soulbrother boytalk, filburt, monkey maffia und das unwiederstehliche, echte liveprojekt klinke auf chinch (tip!)4 x großes kino für kleine säle – lift your mind your body your soul…! o.g.

apexx recordings back again with 2 big dancefloor rollers with major support from djs hype, hazard, marky, bryan gee, kenny ken & so many more.

200 limited copies. bei fdf wird deepness gelebt und der tisch mit reichlich soul gedeckt. mit an der tafel sitzen beim ersten dinner die soulbrother boytalk, filburt, monkey maffia und das unwiederstehliche, echte liveprojekt klinke auf chinch (tip!)4 x großes kino für kleine säle – lift your mind your body your soul…! o.g.

after the big hype around this misterious track, here we go with pastaboys vs. blue mondays - sexy!

the man whos seen it all, thats terranovas fetisch, but he had it coming. as punks earliest and certainly youngest adopter, he strolled through late 1970s berlin, then moved to new york researching the first symptoms of hip hop, only to find himself being a many clubs resident dj in london at the end of the eighties. enters terranova, shrouded in mystery from the very beginning, fetisch‘s go-to project, that he originally conceived in 1996 to explore new club territory, and that has since built its very own cult following. kompakt truly feels honored to be the new home to an artist with such a rich background in club culture, especially as terranovas latest incarnation includes berlins house staple and boywonder &me as well as guest singer khan in his preferred role as the longest running hype in the history of underground awesomeness. consequently, it is with great poise that the trio‘s latest 12inch >so strong< commands its army of listeners to the floor, not unlike terranovas first outing on kompakt, the confidently named i want to go out. both the title track and epic flipside boogie for the dollar make up for a double headliner that takes you on a beguiling trip to the dark side of the club. no only do terranovas sequencing and beat programming deliver in spades, the package also sports some of the best vocals khan has churned out to date, featuring his trademark fusion of cool indifference and pure sleaze: >i give myself up to your splendor... so strong.<

lonesome hero is the anonymous, vinyl-only project spawned from a love of technos vinyl purism by a collective of artists growing tired of technos current cult of celebrity. visit lonesomehero.net to read up on the lh philosophy. lonesome heros 3rd iteration introduces an entirely new artist project: campaign of love. col is the brainchild of an artist collective comprised of individuals perhaps atypical in modern dance music: a guitar-playing tattooist, a pianist cop, one, legendary mid-90s house producer, and a handful of analogue-minded individuals… with the mission of ignoring hype, col has chosen instead to focus on the joys of experimenting with sound in a room full of friends and analog hardware.