studio is benny�s 5th studio album. not just casually called by its name. no, there is something else happening here. the word �studio� originates from the latin word �studium�, which stands for �studying�. the studio is the place where painters, artists and musicians learn, study and create. it�s the place where benny is most comfortable. benny�s amsterdam based studio has an amazing view of the canals. studio is an ode to this place, which he built 4 years ago, and everything it has brought him. because it brought him more than just the music he produced there. it gave him his place in the world and with it so many other things. all of which is to be heard on his new album. you find him exposing true love, follow his search for a home, he opens up about settling down and he speaks of breaking through old patterns in which he found himself being stuck for years.

ltd 2015 repress ...the mysterious new barefoot beats label drop a killer, extremely limited 10inch of rare brasilian disco grooves for their debut. nyc dj legend eric dunks duncan flips a classic brasilian groove on the a side that really gets the party started. on the b, sao paulo based disco fiends selvagem hook up with carrot green and build a seriously heavy latin bomb that pays tribute to their beloved bahia where the mareh festival is held each year.

solimano returns to his unlock recordings imprint with two mellow house cuts, featuring a pair of imaginative reinterpretations from fellow argentinean�s barem and deep mariano. originally established to promote latin american productions in 2004, unlock recordings has since hosted the likes of jorge savoretti and guti. its founder, gonzalo solimano, has proven himself time again as a label owner, dj and producer, working as a �mr. x� at red bull academy for almost ten years when not performing at the likes of creamfields buenos aires, south american music conference and space world tour. �learjet� is a low-slung groover complete with organic samples, bass guitar licks and a hypnotically looped vocal sample. up first on remix duties, minus regular barem subdues the raw textures of the original to generate an understated rendition, whereas get slow founder deep mariano takes it down a percussive route where an infectious rhythm is accompanied by dub inspired synths. finally, �calling again� is a sensual deep house cut featuring the vocals of sophie taylor, known for her collaboration with mathias kaden, among many others.

imyrmind debuts on tartelet with a four-tracker ranging from banging mpc techno to contagious latin house and laidback jazzy wonk. after finishing a degree in architecture and relocating to berlin earlier this year, imyrmind stepped up his game with the release of his solo debut on astro & graef s money $ex imprint. this november will see the release of the beatsmiths second solo venture on tartelet records. the opening track tong po is imyrmind s take on techno, inspired by the villain from jean claude van damme s 1989 cult classic kickboxer. a heavy pitched kick drum, fuzzy melodies with generous use of tape delay and a badass bass line dropping around the three-minute mark makes this a peak time candidate. wanja 9000 slows down the pace. dusty jazz samples and wonky beats with sloppy turntable cuts add a nice live feel to the track. on the b-side upturn sets the mood with classic salsa percussion infused with an epic brass and piano hook that could very well stem from the infamous palmieri brothers or one of their contemporaries. embrace your inner latino and follow your hips. the last track of the record number seven completes the circle with venturous drum programming, layered melodies and plenty of early morning ambiance. imyrmind is scheduled for a three week australia, nz and asia tour in november alongside long-time collaborator glenn astro.

mother recordings has built a amazing relationship and great connection to latin america. the latest signing from the region is fresh ecuadorian talent ordonez, resident of the world famous lost beach club. the spell ep is definitely one of the biggest releases of 2015 so far, which says a lot as it has been an amazing year so far!

since the release of his first album in 2013, lucas arruda has quickly established himself as one of the most talented young artist and composer from brazil. his music is filled with fusion style, mixing influences and elements from his latin musical background, with his genuine admiration for jazz, soul and funk music.

in this ep he presents two faces from two different cultures: lazarusman is a south-african poet, and bjerk peterson is a mexican musician with latin influences. piek joins lazarusman on not afraid, a journey with fat synths and epic melodies. with the english man demarzo on the remix duties, his interpretation proves that he is really in shape right now. one more night is another winner track, which goes hypnotic thanks to the powerful bass and a magic voice as the hook. daniel kyo offers a different and a more personal techno reinterpretation, stunning and as emotive as the original. enjoy!

berlin dj/producer daniel steinberg returns with his wonderful third album left-handed, a kaleidoscopic trip through house, electronica and jazz and imbued with the artists trademark warmth and adventurous musical spirit. left-handed vinyl part 1 includes opening track: corn dog - a melting pot of latin tech, funk, rap and jazz, the chicago inspired ctate of mind and bones to the bluesy nostalgia of peace. this is an albums album thats heavy on highlights, while working beautifully as a cohesive whole.

we had no choice but to bring back our friend kiko navarro after the success of the new life ep released on local talk earlier this year. isao is kiko at his finest, a beautiful and hypnotic house track that has the perfect blend of afro and latin elements with a bouncy electronic edge. theres also a mighty fine remix coming from jose marquez. jose develops the vocal elements and brings in a whole orchestra of drums taking the track in a sweatier direction. kiko also delivers a koki dub where he continues on the same vibe and adds strings complimented by shakers and percussions throughout the track.

trevor jackson erlang mit playgroup und als output labelbetreiber (lcd soundsystem, four tet) weltweiten ruhm, später stellte er die strut samplerserie metal dance zusammen. nun erhielt er den auftrag, die elektronische seite des adrian sherwood-labels on-u sound abzubilden, was ihm mit vorliegenden 27(!) tracks auch vorbildlich gelang. die doppel-cd/dreifach-lp science fiction dancehall classics bietet einen perfekten einblick in die früh-1980 er szene, als electro, dub und post-punk kollidierten. neben favoriten von african head charge, mark stewart + the maffia und dub syndicate finden wir den bislang unbekannten track dead come alive aus der frühphase von neneh cherry, sowie zahlreiche tunes, die erstmals auf cd erscheinen, darunter von bim sherman, tackhead und der späteren massive attack-sängerin shara nelson.

repress 2015 , played by d julz, gregor tresher, minilogue, matthias tanzmann, 2000 and one ! excellent groovy minimal tribal / latin influenced bomb

constantly turning around itself, the winding melody of vertere turns outward and inward at the same time, bringing the listener on a journey outward while mirroring a simultaneous labyrinthine journey inward. like the word itself, vertere, with its roots in the latin word verto (which itself takes its roots in the earlier sanskrit word, vartayati) it signifies the very nature of change itself. it means both to turn and reflect inward and yet also move forward � a call to action for setting in motion new things. a paradox at first glance but also perhaps a surprisingly accurate description of the destructive and reconstructive nature of creation. an apt metaphor for this bright new collaboration between established life and death artists mind against and the new artist project of federico maccherone, aka somne. on remix duties, when you have an artist of the caliber of tobias freund, you don t need to ask for anything more and with his outstanding remix of vertere he very clearly shows why. this long time mainstay of the electronic music scene has managed to stay not just relevant but on the cutting edge longer than most with respected releases on some of the most seminal imprints to be putting out music in the world of underground dance music. with vertere he takes what s already top quality material and somehow manages to turn it inward and in his own unique way elevate it to another level entirely. with a relentless beat and a sonic force that is hard to describe with mere words the tobias. remix of vertere comes out of the gate like a runaway machine rapturously drunk on its own self awareness. it marches ever forward, full of fervor, and will surely be driving dance floors both large and small to the euphoric edge of the ecstatic state.

the label run by pau roca and gon backs to disco-house! the a side features the duo michael & jackson. formed by jaime fiorito (son of the legendary dj alfredo and old crew member of phonica records) and thompson, they have pulled off a truly club bomb based on disco grooves and samples. the b side features thompson (this time solo) with soul bomb # 01, in which the red bull music academy 2010 alumni backs to unleash his passion for funk, disco and afro-latin elements into a bright track dominated by a dreamy piano. it includes two remixes by the boss of the label pau roca and the dutch edit-maker star jam master.

cowboy rhythmbox return to phantasy with a new set of recordings, following last year s celebrated debut two-side, we got the box and * rattle*, which gained international dj support from the likes of barnt, carl craig, seth troxler, roman flugel, kim-ann foxman, jackmaster and lena willikens, as well as featuring on erol alkans acclaimed fabriclive 77. fantasma s distinctive three tracks continue from where cowboy rhythmbox left us, a trident forged from the sweat of a thousand lost nights spent dishevelled beneath tarnished mirror balls.

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after the latin flavoured always and forever the multi tasked twosome hits back with another great vocal production. the original mix does all the right things in the right places, with a memorable hook to keep you interested, a curious blend of original house bounce and contemporary wrapy bass grooves that wear its commercial leanings without shame! another day is set to be huge !! special backstock !!!

dubspeeka, known from a streak of amazing originals and remixes on drumcode, lnoe and other labels, makes his off debut with a deep dub techno remix in his signature style, chopping up the vocal in a hypnotic way. musumeci, who established himself with a small but very characteristic number of tracks on connaisseur, bedrock and his own -engrave ltd- label, delivers 2 remix versions, both in his trademark minimalistic and timeless production style. finally, melokolektiv, one of off s new core acts, deliver an interpretation that is both functional and epic, based on a latin flavoured groove.

yoruba records is proud to present this four-track ep from label newcomer myles bigelow. having honed his craft as a graduate of the berklee college of music, myles is known for releases on his own imprint deep culture music and we�re excited to have him bring his blend of latin, jazz, and tropical rhythms to the yoruba family. the opening track, afro banger, as the title suggests is a dance floor ready afro-inspired ballad. the captivating combination of percussion, rolling bass and clever synth stabs in this track demand peak hour airtime. house rocka is yet another floor-ready tune. with its fat, punching bass and smooth conga �laden beat this track will keep a floor moving at any hour. the b-side of this release opens with spiritual awakening. seemingly led by steel drums and gentle guitar arpeggios, the introduction of a warm bass line takes this groove in a hypnotic direction. finally the title track of this release, turning pages opens up with a smooth string bass line perfect for setting the mood a little deeper. the sensual vocals and subtle yet underlying funk-inspired guitar melody make this groove suitable for dance floors, cars, and home stereos alike.

our afro-latin warrior jose marquez is back once again on basic fingers with two new percussion infected workouts. those familiar with jose marquez s previous works will not be disappointed as this might be his strongest release yet. on quinto y bongo he goes on dark tribal journey with hints of electronic layers and some serious bongo action. the flip track canto del caribe is more direct & to the point with a full on percussion assault and fierce latin chants. a proper floor filler!

twenty-eight homespun stunners from the alamo city s scrappiest souleros. the royal jesters were the kings of san antonio s cross-cultural teen scene in the 1960s, soundtracking lovelorn slow dances with their heart-sick harmonies. for the first time, english oldies gathers the best early doo-wop, r&b, and blazing latin rock and soul from these tex-mex masterminds - a simmering melting pot of diverse regional flavors, best served hot.

summer is here and we got just the right beat to go along - andré butano & miguel lobo are back & funky as ever! for their first joint release on 8bit, the two deliver a perfectly balanced mix of uplifting & latin influenced tech house grooves to get almost any party going. sizzurp overdose ep is a journey through deep bass & driving rhythms: we are excited to have butano & lobo back for this quality release!

we have started a new project from a new part of finish team records only on vinyl. for the first release we have made a 4 track e.p. with the main artists of the label: manu p, andrea rubolini, aumrec & gabriele orsini. first track is composed by manu p, and is named el torito. is the perfect track for the summer time, with a latin tech house with a huge bass and melodic voice, perfect for the middle of the night set. the second is a track by andrea rubolini (the crowd), also here a huge bass during all the track and a melodic synth that characterized the track. the third track by aumrec (elonove), is more techno, with lot of strange and secret minimal part and a solid and fresh kick. gabriele orsini also composed the fourth track (the suspect), a techno and intense travel trough the dark techno scene.

toronto native and production chameleon sean miller joins the ranks of josh winks ovum recordings. after recent releases from the likes of wink himself and vince watson (who released the labels 250th release at the end of 2014), miller takes the helm for this bumping, grooving slice of tech house mastery with a latin twist.

what happens when you pair multiple grammy® award-winning singer/songwriters from two separate groups whose members are also part of a legendary gospel dynasty? the new super trio, 3 winans brothers. with 17 grammys among them, a star on the hollywood walk of fame, countless accolades and more, 3 winans brothers, bebe, marvin and carvin, have joined together for the first time ever because of their love for writing, singing, and performing music. their debut album, foreign land (released september 30th, 2014) was written by the brothers, and released on the siblings� independent record label, regimen records through a partnership with bmg & eone music. now, louie vega has taken one of their album tracks, the song �dance� (which features the grammy winning clark sisters) and reworked it for the dance floors. this version also included on vega�s new upcoming album this summer �louie vega starring�� will be released as a single on april 21, 2015 at all digital outlets on vega records. and look out for the vinyl release too. after a stellar performance at miami music week at the poolside funkified get down jam in march 2015, 3 winans brothers featuring the clark sisters have a smash hit already at clubs through select djs playing it, on radio with regular rotation in the tristate area on 107.5 wbls in nyc, magic 95.9 fm in baltimore and now washington dcs whur 96.3 fm. the royal families of gospel are taking the world by storm with �dance� (louie vega mixes) - 3 winans brothers featuring the clark sisters, universal sounds riding the musical dance waves worldwide!!

helsinki - suomis dj candle in the wind with classic driven acid house lp on finnish iron magnesium records. traditional ingredients such as tr-808 and latin cousin 727, monophonic synths, african and 80s guitars are included. note this is not purist tb-303 acid house, but real acid house record with that little finnish twist on melodies. acid is in your head, dont forget that.

release #9 in mr bongos latin series.

release #10 in mr bongos latin series.

what can be said about kerri chandler that hasn t already been said? the man is one of the greats of contemporary house music, a true legend & one of the most hard working & consistent producers out there today. trionisphere, his (second) lp from 2003 has it all, those gritty drums, the deep garage groove, the church feeling that influences so much of his sound & those bass-lines that he s renowned for are all here, not forgetting the outstanding vocal performances from his long-time collaborator dee dee brave amongst a cast of other guests. the sounds on the lp are wide ranging, from the uplifting latin swing of ye yo ma (mother) to the sparse, pacey, heads down house of it s you we re treated to a glimpse into mr.chandler s sound world across 2x12inchs & we all know that can only be a good thing! trionisphere has always been a fond favourite with house aficionados around the world & hasn t been available for a little while.until now! fully re-mastered, re-pressed & re-released in conjunction with king street sounds, nyc & made available again for 2015 in it s original format with the permission & participation of all rights holders. now s your chance to own a piece of ny/nj house history!

hand stamped 180 gram vinyl in picture sleeve.

initially alfonso muskedunder was just the nickname for my newborn son alf, but the character soon started leading it s own life. interpreted for this single by a bunch of good people, such as deetron (jazzy-ish housey-ish), bullion (main vocal funky latin house mix... or not. it s vocal though), mungolian jetset (acid mambo deep in the forest, quattro formaggio pizza style) and the mysterious tangoterje (dub mambo especial), the icing on the cake finally came in the form of a fully animated music video courtesy of bendik kaltenborn and espen friberg. kind of tricky to explain exactly what goes on in that one, guess you have to see for yourself...

excellent deep / latin groovin tech house stuff, flipside with >mi mujer< is just a massive decks store tip !!!! repress 2015

arturo garces, our brother from the west coast, returns to robsoul with his looking for strangers ep. loved by the robsoul community for his beats from the streets series, the san jose resident first appeared on the label back in 2012 with a trio of tracks that made up vol.1. two more collections followed and firmly established arturo as one of the labels most exciting talents. a label boss himself, arturo is seen as having helped define what is known as the silicon valley sound. his own blend of beat-laden house infused with elements of soul, funk and disco has seen him become a favourite with the likes of sneak, farina and weeks.
looking for strangers opens with the latin guitar licks of the title track before we are treated to the deeper jackin vibes and delicious chords of bassment beat. the vicious kick drum of no fool leads us on the flip, with its awesome stabs of soul. in motion featuring the subtle and sultry vocals of silencia closes the ep with its twisted filters and bass-heavy beats.

release #6 in mr bongos latin series.

release #5 in mr bongos latin series.

musicalitys second release is a remake of the gil scott heron b-side *the klan*, featuring allan barnes formerly of the blackbyrds, and craig huckaby. the a-side has a wind and keys driven retro-funkiness, aided by latin percussion. kemeticjusts remix on the b glues everything together into a slightly faster house-tempo, increasing the propulsion, and likely causing lively dancing to break out. it was mixed by pirahnahead at united sound systems, and mastered by the legendary herb powers. musicality is the brainchild of producer/dj seth dedikate carter.

quite limited double vinyl pressing with full artwork gatefold sleeve!
here is jazzy sports feverish 3 piece dance music band cro-magnon, releasing their long awaited 5th album called *v* some dance music pieces ... like soul, jazz, funk, disco, afro, latin, caribbean reggae / dub � roots musics � and hip hop, house, techno � modern dance grooves ... there are valuable sound pices mixed into original sounds with powerful band sound and dope productions. this was album recorded with vintage instruments and analogue multi tape recordings. they approached their roots with fresh ideas and deliver mellow grooves with fender rhodes and daylight style jazz funk, inspired by african, brazilian, cumbia � so many music styles. you will find the new phase of cro-magnon sound. we love them! and you will love them, too.

known as pantaleon perez prado, was the younger brother of the famous king of mambo. pantaleon, who came to europe in the 1950s, recorded several albums with unifunk. a powerful big funk band sound featuring: tullio de piscopo, mario rusca, paolo tommelleri, pino prestipino and others. for this second lp, the obscure vocalist don alfio had gained enough prestige within the band to share the top of the bill with the bandleader. that is probably because, in october 1973, the love child 45rpm (which has nothing to do with the 1968 supremes hit) had enjoyed a good airplay on supersonic, a daily italian public radio show that presented a lot of freshly released records. the djs explicitly credited the record to don alfio with perez prado. the reviving of chicago banana from escandalo!, plus many new tracks including circle, imperfect and the jazzy chato, gave the record a precise latin-funk attitude. bossanova evergreen bahia (also known as na baixa do sapateiro) and a synthled version of ciliegi rosa (cherry pink and apple blossom white) are the only two concessions to latin standards.
the deluxe vinyl edition comes in gatefold sleeve with a cd-copy of the album included.

ltd 2015 repress , ultraphat latin styled funky minimal tracks... already heavy plays by ricardo villalobos & luciano

refined dub meets analog noises. twisted beats fluctuate still reach an overwhelming harmony. arche, as * origin* in latin - the 8th release of rora � subtly blends mystical echoes and bouncing resonances. a three tracks ep following the labels beliefs to promote unfamiliar artists of an outstanding and distinctive talent. out of roras co-founder romar gathering with draq � an enigmatic young romanian from cluj-napoca � results an avant-garde soundscape, balanced for rounded soundsystems and your ears delight.

known as pantaleon perez prado, was the younger brother of the famous king of mambo. pantaleon, who came to europe in the 1950s, recorded several albums with unifunk. a powerful big funk band sound featuring: tullio de piscopo, mario rusca, giancarlo barigozzi, pino prestipino and others. escandalo!, as perez prado states in the brief sleeve note, is named after a new rhythm created by himself. *a rhythm you can dance to in freedom, without specific steps*. in spite of this naive launching, the opening track chicago banana is a declaration of intent, with its sly stone-esque groove. 9 out of 12 tracks are originals credited to composers of the unifunk circle, but the track list is careful to preserve prados well-established latin appeal, by including three standards such as brazil, el manisero and tequila.
the deluxe vinyl edition comes in gatefold sleeve with a cd-copy of the album included.

toolroom records is proud to present a must-have collection of remixes available on vinyl of harry romeros classic, tania, including sensational remixes by harry romero himself, riva starr, purple disco machine and filterheadz. raised on latin rhythms and classical concertos, harry romeros soulful and skilled approach to house music has won him the hearts of fans and fellow producers alike. motivated purely by his love of music, he is constantly perfecting his craft.

fantastic limited reissue of one of the holy grails of the balearic scene. recorded in 1981 by guy cuevas, a cuban-born dj living in paris, every track is a killer. side a features the full seven minute 12inch version of ebony games an epic latin-tinged disco-funk floor-filler and for most the stand-out track, but side b�s mesmerising dubbed-out everywhere is my home and the sweet slo-mo groover inside my mind are also brilliant. excellent stuff!

the legendary nico fidencos scor for black emanuelle is by turns sultry and serious, fun and funky. the sound is sophisticated, groovy and melodically memorable, mixin latin rhythms - in a continuous sexual tension with the exotic images of the beautiful laura gemser - and electronic textures that show the influence of early techno masters such as giorgio moroder and kraftwerk.

london/venezuela production duo juan laya & jorge montiel aka los charlys orchestra take influences from salsoul, fania, donna summer, cerrone, herbie hancock and even jamiroquay and blend them with their very unique style of production in order to deliver their latest anthem of neo latin disco. after a few months of experimentation across different sounds los charlys are back into their main arena with an outstanding new single entitle everlasting love. los charlys orchestra were first known by their initial disco/funk period and more recently by their infectious latin/funk sound, which has been buzzing all around the place for the past couple of years. this new single expresses a cross road in between the two periods of lco bringing up a new perspective for the future of this outfit.

mangue welcomes toby montana � 100% latin flavoured tech house with remixes from klangtherapeuten and fabian schumann & black vel.

2nd release on jean claude gavris new label ebo records, seaside edits volume 2 contains 4 more energetic percussive reworks in tropical nature - brazilian, afro & latin vibes

nelistening back, �interlude� will feel like the perfect opening to �skylax�. a jazzy encore crawls in, morphing into a skippy hip-hop instrumental with jason�s signature flourishes all over it. aptly named as it is, this is the breathing space between whatever came before in your day, and the eleven deep house gems that are to follow. speaking of, �the love� will have you gripped from the first bar. it glides the listener in, then subtly drops that signature, tightly-tuned bassline of jason�s and continues onto soulful vocals from there. �old dayz� touches on a bit of a nostalgic note. the spoken vox cuts harken back to 90s hip-hop joints, playing over a looped latin sample-led beat. from there, �rawkicks 2� shows jason�s rough and ready sampling style in action. a seemingly simple track, but one which has that special something which guarantees to keep people on the floor moving for its duration. �cut b� contrasts this nicely, being a much cleaner production with tight drum programming and synth work. that said, it still has the classic jg atmosphere we love. closing out the first half of the album, �definition� slows the pace ever so slightly, with its eternal pad structure that builds up the track�s momentum into something very mellow and deep.bringing in the second half of �skylax�, �john blue� takes things back a notch further. a deeper tune, yet one that shows off an uncharacteristically punchy bass hit from jason. �last night� is a track more reminiscent of jason�s first lost cuts ep on wax classic, sounding as if it had been freshly taken off an old tape with its sample-led beat and background hiss. the last four tracks of the album see a return to the �mastercuts� and �lovedits� series which fans will recognize from the �lost cuts� records, with �lovedits 7� and �mastercut 5� respectively. the former is a laid back female vocal edit with the entire suite of signature jg touches while the latter is a garage house hit more crafted for the club. �bb� brings the album to a close, twisting a disco/funksample over a pallet of drums and effects for the near six-minute duration of the track.all in all, this is the perfect follow up to jason�s debut album �313.4.ever�, with tracks for both the club and home listening. if you happened to miss the first album back in 2012, don�t forget that now you have the chance to grab it in a special double pack with �skylax� on cd!so, needless to say, this timeless record is a must purchase for all collectors and djs out there

the phrase *feux follets* from which archipel 105 draws its title, comes from the latin ignis fatuus, and translates as will-o�-the-wisp. the etymology reaches back to old folktales in which ill-intentioned spirits would cast an atmospheric glow at night, in order to lead weary travellers astray. today, the term refers to ghost-lights - artificial light reflections caused by decomposing organic emissions. anyway you choose to understand it, this music contains the mysterious and unattainable. feux follets are meant to depict an elusive (and perhaps also illusive) ambition. a tense equilibrium colours the constant, foundational sounds with aleatory movements. the compositions are detail-oriented, and boldly explore their tangential elements.

unlock recordings is an artist family based in buenos aires, one of the main cultural points in latin america. our main aim is to show the world the music and grooves created by our crew, which is tightly united by the passion for music, culture and art existing in every member, each one of them with their varied influences and personal experiences.

percussive, tripping latin house jams in archaic sound design as fresh as from the well.