super peak time excellence from the italian duo – >i decide…< is a bassline led groove and a half with flecks of melody adding impetus to the track. flip sides >hyperdub< is a 9 minute journey of pure breakbeat excellence

second single cut from the collaboration album of minilogue & koss aka kuniyuki. a side, original version is cinematic ambient jazz which reminds the sound of ecm. earth tone mix is club friendly dance edit, the sound is like a mixture of mathew jonson and ame. b side, original version of horizon is epic 60min psychedelic techno. this edit version is like a dj tool. its for fans of ricardo villalobos ... and this release is last release on mule electronic. we cant feel good at all to separate the release of techno & house.

excellent deep , groovin disco edits

limited remastered reissue of robert cotters stunning 1980 album timeless on italian label derby. this ultra-rare lp isnt easy to define, straddling a number of genres - funk, jazz, space-rock, italo, and lashings of soul - all overlaid with roberts cool vocals and powerful backing singers. most sought-after tracks on this disco collectors dream are the opening rock me with your love, a nine minute epic mutating from a sweet soul intro into a quitar-lashed space-rock monster by the end, funk killer everything im living for and the futuristically jazzy timeless with its minimal grooving synths. also features the great slo-mo chugger love remains the same and beautiful ballad got to have you near. essential!

phil weeks introduces his third studio album raw instrumental with a strictly limited edition white label vinyl sampler in february. each copy of the limited pressing will be hand tagged by phil and contain four tracks - dirty groove, on da raw, pimpin 4 weeks and do that dance – that give a sneak preview to the album, scheduled for release in march. the four tracks continue the parisian?s dedication to the akai mpc3000 sampler, with samples cut, chopped, sliced, diced and expertly tweaked into fresh dancefloor bomb

unxpozd presents deepermoments, the first release from the vinyl catalog. the project is produced entirely by dj aakmael, featuring 4 raw and basic house bangers! the opening track deeprespectrak is a head-knod track with a serious groove,shouting out and giving respect to many of the deep house legends. for the second track chord damage the gritty, dirty chopped-up chords riding the heavy beat satisfies the appetite for dopeness!third track on the flip side is that sound, shows aakmaels love for that classic sound, featuring deep and warm organ chords topped off with lovely voices. the final track is what i want gives a smooth and jazzy melancholy feel, similar to the experience one would have in the early 1900s listening to the local jazz vocalist/band perform in a smoked-out bar sipping drinks on the rocks!this debut ep from aakmael is sure to apease your deep house hunger!

limited reissue of this huge funky / disco classic

vibe003 remixes ep was born when the magic voice of michael franti, famous american singer, met the club-vibes of these guys.... that had retouched the single >theres enough for all of us<. from the elegant techno of deepchild (trapez, affin), to the deep dry-groove of butane (crosstown, alphahouse, rrygular), we are pushing on the wall by the man-of-the-moment in spain, marcos in dub (goa, highgrade, monofunk)... where funny techno and warm ambient make you dance smiling. this remixes ep is closed by an old-school house remix ofmussen, where the 909 and 808 sound is all you need...

a no-nonsense straight for the floor release, the much anticipated after dark ep from mario aureo just dropped! remix action from two of the hottest producers in the game right now, re.you and moodymanc sets this ep up for heavy rotation. first release on colourful for the up’n coming berlin producer sees two beautifully crafted tracks, each with its own intricate personality.>inside the dark< is a beat driven affair with a dirty piano lead, huge drops and a touch of native american spirit to add twist. >but tonight< shares the energy but the groove is more laden for the after hours game (that we all love so much). great disco tom action and a beautifully crafted vox hook is the spinal cord to this one. on remix duties re.you takes >inside the dark< into technoid territory with a sluggish lead, deep dark bass figures and dancing hi-hat patterns. huge one! on the flip moodymanc steps up and treat “but tonight” to a total percussive workout. an irresistible latin infused groover full of sunshine - just in time for miami!

amazing record! tip! steyoyoke is a new berin-based house label and its first release is the three track >if i were music< ep by im fine (marco perschon & alexander grafenauer) and antonio olivieri. im fine are a production outfit who first met at berlins music engineering school, sae, and have since gone on to establish a tight working relationship and are currently working on a debut album reflecting their jazz, house and techno influences. antonio olivieri is italian born but now resides in berlin and has developed a firm reputation via releases for silicone souls darkroom dubs and lustundfreude, amongst others.

after his debut album connecting the dots at the end of 2010 and several remixes in 2011, h.o.s.h. finally returns to diynamic music with some fresh productions and a statement: life is music is life. thats the name of his upcoming, long awaited ep, showing new sides of his verified and openminded taste in music. h.o.s.h. presents us three astonishing original takes on vocal music, all featuring the soulfull singer malonda. the opener what do you want me to say? is an immediate hymn consisting of an emotive vocal supported by sexy percussions, an impulsive cowbell and a deep, pumping bass. totally focussing on getting people to move. this one will stick right into your head. on the a2 h.o.s.h. again introduces a straight groove but this time he combines it with repetitive vocals, hypnotic synth-sounds building up tension and even some slight strings. hidden pleasures is an instant viber. the finisher high! is slow and a true groover with a gripping bassline, drifting melodies and a vocal singing a short story about those special moments on the floor that we all know. in the end h.o.s.h. has managed to re-introduce himself without even focussing on this.

after some time spent entertaining from distant lands, the circus company brings it all back home with a release purposefully written to pay tribute to the breeding ground for their unique strain of house music, paris. seuil stands proud as one of her most cherished creations, a man ever evolving as an artist from the structure and function of minimalist dancefloor music through to the esoteric expression and ambience of jazz, channelling that same swinging spirit that has characterised much of the work on circus company. the release of his -chamaeleonidae- album proved to the world that there was a strange musical spirit in seuil that manifested itself in live drums and languid keys, character traits you could associate with his fellow parisians dop. the collaborations between them have been many in recent years, and once again they come together to both complement and test each others styles in a surprising vision of what pop music could sound like if crafted with soul and imagination. the beats stay tight and steady throughout the three tracks that make up -fluctuat nec mergitur-, driving a foggy brew of strings, synths and drones into a commanding groove. meanwhile the composition gently rises and falls on waves of melody, as particular harmonies swell in to carry you away to a very blue kind of euphoria. such drama and passion captures the essence of both seuil and his beloved city in one heady brew of dancefloor excellence.

long-winded essays on the musical qualities of wareika are unnecessary. the trio has been playing its way in to the hearts of electronic listeners and party-goers since their first release in 2008 – especially with their brilliant live performances.
wareikas solid output has been proven over and over with steady releases on noted labels like liebe*detail, conaisseur or perlon. falling categorically somewhere in between house, jazz and dub, wareika have remained individualists and their music is a hot topic for djs, clubbers and festival visitors alike.
now, at the end of the 2011 season, we are proud to release >amber vision< – a wareika record that couldnt fit better into the bar25 musical family.

ltd splattered coloured vinyl pressing!
head of his debut lp, adventures of tazz, the torontobased producer drops a 4-track vinyl sampler of outstanding house music for londons tsuba imprint. after debuting on tsuba in 2011 with the superb underground and welcome to dub eps and having spent the previous year releasing two singles for jus ed s underground quality, tazz is already hotly tipped for his fresh outlook on house. the adventures of tazz lp sampler comprises four cuts from the forthcoming album that see the producer deliver synth heavy, emotive and raw vibes in a distinctly detroit influenced style.

saved welcomes hector for the 2nd release of 2012. the mexican artist presents his debut release for the label called l.a kr3w. possessing a disco infused groove, the track advances with drops layered with rocketing white noise and oscillating effects.
over on the b side detroit legend stacey pullen serves up and amazing remix. containing a grooving bass line and some of the original parts the record progresses with intelligent chords and trippy atmospheric layers.

alberto pascual analytic trail after anagrams ep in 2010, releases for the second time a project of one of the most internationally famous spanish producers, alberto pascual. his works have been played by richie hawtin, dubfire, markantonio, adam beyer, cristian varela, joseph capriati and others techno giants. bailando, is a creative and tasteful ep formed by four track, including a remix of manuel anos a.k.a. psyk, already reached the success with is project released on richie hawtins minus label. the first track is bailando, it has a powerful charge with its massive groove and obstinate synth that flies hasty on a swarm of rides. no breaks in this tune, techno device. bailando continues to leave its mark through another spanish producer, his name is manuel anos a.k.a. psyk. he creates an amazing remix made by a weighty kick and a compressed bassline, this compact but hard beat is surrounded by acid sounds and increasing effects that make of this track a dark techno wave of course.amok has a rousing modulation that directs the track in a swinging vibe with linear claps and hihats. but is just the beginning, after few minutes something changes, a dirty synth in background starts to support an hurry beat that goes on till the break. here everything seems to quiet till the restart, where the ride rules and nobody cant avoid its rage. final lap with homonymous track of this ep. this artist on this tune can show his eclecticism using a techno unbreakable step with electronic cyclic string. wonderful underground soundtrack. so young, so strong, so techno. this is another quality touch for analytic trail, good music must be appreciated.

one of the labels that caught our eye in the last months was lonesome hero. here their third release and its another quality one. a more then solid house track that kicks off with an intoxicating metalic bassline that hypnotically segues into the rasundas staple groove-heavy drums, with an achingly timeless piano peppered all over the top. on the flip-side, the boys over at campaign of love handle the remix duties. by tracking it out a bit, col have roughed up the original with a combination of strings and 909 snares, while keeping the spirit of the original mix alive with a snippet of its massive bassline.

drumma launches its first release on vinyl! the chilean label has already gained great support from artists such as luciano, mathias kaden, radio slave, alex kid, alex picone, davide squillace, martin eyerer, luca saporito (audiofly) and many more. this spectacular ep comes with collaborations by mathias kaden, cesar merveille, pablo cahn and felipe venegas. each track is very unique and specially crafted for specific moments on the dancefloor. the builders is a beautiful organic composition that explores melody and percussion across an emotional trip. in >verano chile 2011< a driving deep vibe is accompanied by great synths and intense rythmic work. this track will make people groove. the final track >huitoto< is a great option when you want to make the dancefloor bump: the vocal and beat return from the break in a very epic moment. whether you want to explode with huitoto, groove with verano, chile, or make the crowd fly with >the builders< this ep is very complete and will never let you down.

nice price deal !!! foto recordings is proud to present its 5th release, a 2-track ep from ooft! with fully printed 12 artwork courtesy of computer juice (fra). the title track memories is an emotional deep house workout which nods towards detroit territory with its classic rides and hihats, whilst the flip-side track billy opts for a pitch-down groove with some heavily chopped samples to make up its looping refrain.

despite the doors being closed on dissident in 2009, former boss andy blake has been anything but quiet, with his world unknown imprint bringing the acid and ebm sounds of his night of the same name to the world. now hes started another label, in plain sight, which looks set to bring more esoteric house sounds to our ears, with the first release coming from the hitherto unknown youngtee. the first track, >dr chocolate< fuses the kind of oddball low-slung sounds and spoken-word samples that in flagranti have been masters of for years, with jazzy keys and 808 cowbells which hint at a subtle chicago influence. the classic house influence continues of >perfect model<, which combines misty chords with an 80s pop groove, falsetto vocal sample and synth jam solo which comes across as alternate universe michael jackson track. as youd expect from a label curated by blake, its house music, but not quite as you know it.

final release, after a huge demand for the ltd upfront promos now the final release.... the -my initial grooves- ep is shane linehan s debut wax cut on his own -basic groove recordings- imprint. here he offers two dancefloor tracks which both take influence from early us vibes. -hidden harmony- pays homage to the new york sound, with rough scattered beats and moving chords. -make it a ritual- boasts raw, basic drums. this track is a slightly darker number, with a deep, tracky groove.

the moustached disco avengers at sccucci manucci drop their latest missive, featuring more transmissions from the disco underground. argentinean based toomy disco provides >what goes around<, a tightly produced disco-house number with horn snippets woven around low-slung grooves, whilst the glue deliver >without you< a hazy slo-mo looper with vocal teases and hypnotic guitar licks. on the flip, south west seven lock themselves into a fast moving groove with >what have i got to do<, a track that contrasts its fast rhythmic pulse with vocals and guitars that slowly emerge from the filtered ether. aeromaschine close proceedings with >deep champagne<, combining a deep and melodic bassline with improvisational touches and glitchy vocal stutters, it successfully forges its own sound whilst keeping in line with his disco counterparts.

it is one of our traditions to release remixes of our favourite artists and so we are happy to feature top remix artists for this minilogue remix release on traum.
the >drop the mask of self protection< remix of dominik eulberg is a bit of an adventure! unlike his >diorama< album and maybe because of its elaborate musical challenge, he has taken a time-out to create a serious club format in the true eulberg style witnessed on trapez in the past. so what does that really mean for this track? well this remix kicks off a bit of an relaxed percussive and deep house groove and undergoes in its course quite an explosive transformation! with a lot of skill and finesse mr eulberg pulls the strings with accuracy and makes the transfer of what unfolds to be a heavy big pounding techno rocker! thumbs up this is superb and eulberg at his best.

legendary grammy award nominee pianist and songwriter george mena aka mena keyz launches his own label mk records! to set the label off george has collaborated with marlon d to create a quality live sparks ep from their forthcoming album with sounds ranging from latin jazz, afro soul, brazilian, experimental, drum and bass and much more

incl kruse & nürnberg remix & aki bergen mixes on the flip side... groovy minimal techhouse madness

denizo (aka denis the7notes) is a techno producer and a member the jazz gansgters, band weaves hip- and glitch-hop instrumentals from a wide range of jazz classics. this ep is a perfect mixture of dubstepping beats & technoelectro ethnic musics amalgam. check!

its now the turn of shapednoise for features series, and to complete this ep made of pure adrenaline theres the remix of the well known dino sabatini (outis music,sonic groove, prologue). shapednoise, one of the youngest and most promising artists of the techno scene, is based in berlin, fully living the repitch recordings project. his musical background is really wide, and you can notice it listening to his productions, a futuristic vision of the sound, with industrial elements and synthesizers characterizing his sonority. the second act of the series starts with white light white head: an out of ordinary track, an unusual beat, techno futuristic, that flows into a neo-industrial sound, with soundscapes that make it mental, but at the same time a post-apocalyptic dancefloor hit. dino sabatinis version hypnotizes us, manipulates shapednoises sounds las only he can do, with his incomparable personality, rhythmics and drone evolving until the end of a trip to the edge of reality. cosmic landscapes (the tiltle already tells a lot), is a track with very powerful rhythmics, for the lovers of straight-techno. shapednoise, an artist to absolutely keep an eyes on this year. also this time the artwork of pasquale ascione makes its part: surreal, unique, making you wondering where this faces come from, maybe from our dreams.features series is a whole of musicalities where images and imaginary interpenetrate. supported and played by norman nodge, perc, samuli kemppi, jonas kopp, marcel dettmann, adam x, tommy four seven, lucy, dvs1, pfirter and many others!

as a new year starts naked & ashamed kick off their adventures in club land with a release from new artist james washington.in the nite klub is the a side, a powerhouse groover fit for peak time use whilst flip sides sweet utilises a tribal groove with a simple melody for an overall hypnotic feel.

after bringing rayko to their ever-growing retrospective fold for retro003, then following up with the infamous >street machine<, the still unmasked ruben & ra are proud to welcome montenegros revered house cat, fil lavin. already generating comparisons to house patriarchs such as chez damier, kerri chandler and ron trent to the current day likes of nicolas and graham the revenge clark, fil pursues a distinctly stateside sound reminiscent of the output of nu groove, strictly rhythm & nervous from the golden age of us house. having already hit retrospectives soundcloud page, >soul brother< is already in high demand with requests coming in on a daily basis for a release date.

whereas frozen flower marked his most delicate and emotive release to date, the latest ep from sei a snaps things back onto a futuristic grid of bass-driven club madness. break the pattern is a techno zap-fest featuring a killer hook, precision, laser-cut drums and a rough, rolling groove.
flux blends retro video game sounds with vocal samples, laid out against a psychedelic cha-cha rhythm. this one received early support from martyn who - fresh off his lp release - weighs in with one of his strongest and most playable remixes in recent memory, driving the 8-bit riff into a frenzy, backed by iron-clad beats bouncing atop a megaton sub.. guaranteed crowd-pleaser, this one!
with this release, sei a continues his evolution into one of the most promising talents on the uk scene, reinterpreting the best elements of modern dance music to create a unique and versatile voice.

andras toth is not a nu-school producer. please refrain from adding up-and-coming to his biography. he has arrived. with his second full solo-ep on alphahouse records, he presents a varied and captivating look into the mind of an accomplished musician. following the success of his previous works on the label, his debut >us< and the collaborative ep >futures< with boss-man butane, >would u?< is a trip through improvisational jazz, open-air sunrises, and sonic after-hours explorations. herein lies real music, nothing formulaic, nothing safe. the ep embodies an ethos, held by alphahouse, that musicianship is about originality, not following trends. there is still much that remains good in the world of independent electronic dance music. we will continue to search for, and find it.

classic hongkong techno !!! limited repress

second release on the wonderful supafrico records digs up and dusts off four more mega-rare nuggets of superb afro funk. first up is the excellent afro disco groove of kabbalas ashewo ara, a lost gem originally released back in 82 on tiny uk independent red flame and now featuring highly on many collectors wants lists. next is buaris im ready, a chunk of pure dancefloor dynamite with a driving disco groove and great funky synths, taken from the ghanian singer and percussionists awesome 1979 disco soccer lp. on the flip we get the mega-rare and totally essential body & soul, a magnificent 10 minute mid-tempo afro workout recorded in 1980 by nigerian funkster william onyeabor. last up is a great extended edit of the ashantis brilliant funky bubbler everybodys groove with its floor-filling groove and wicked vocals. these lovingly remastered rarities sound better than ever making this ep a must for anyone with a taste for those incredible funky afro grooves.

already supported by m.a.n.d.y., audiofly, catz n dogz, franck roger, luna city express and many more!

two new house tracks from la electronics master, gifted & blessedb!
second outing on the label from las gb (gifted & blessed), this time on 12 inch. following on from his recent provider 12 this is another great showcase of his ever-developing sound styles. 2 tracks here with >7 in 24< a dense 808 led up-tempo workout with a hypnotic groove while on the flip >dogon< is a techno-electro hybrid with a nod to the pre-millennium motor city sound.
the rest of it is all city standard - full one off colour art – this time from brightons roid (msk).

it has been a while since alex showed up with a follow up on credo, but as you know, good things do not only last for a while, they also require some time to be finished and this result is more than worth to wait for! hollywood bullet might remind you on some classic trackss essence and it kicks of impressively however, the real >go< follows after huuuge breaks and now its your turn to free the animals on the dancefloor with this weapon that contains not only plenty of energetic basslinesounds, but also load of colors which could be missed these days on often very monotonous technoproductions. alex is not afraid of bringing colors, and not only shades on credo, and so does heartattack: a really weird and unexpected groove on 120 bpm only, even kind of housy, but the upbuilding rythmic noises bring the track back to where it comes from, and this is nothing else as pure bassic energy. very very big release in our eyes!

for its first release, detuned recordings delivers us two superb cuts by the talented producers renton and dj puk, that join their forces in this great work titled namoo ep. two tracks that create a deep and melancholic atmosphere: >er bunk er< with a fresh and hypnotic synth arpeggio over a groovy sub bassline and >namoo< that balances groove and melody together.&#8232,,,,, if you like refined techno music, you surely wont be disappointed by detuned recordings.
supported by: richie hawtin, paco osuna, jewel kid, rennie foster, franky b (aka cryptic monkey), gabriel ananda, sami wentz, sossa, israel vich.

a chuggy, discofied burner with a massive remix sporting an infectious percussive groove and a driving lead. Özgür can, swedens undisputed champ of slow techno stepping up to serve us his first offering on the stockholm based imprint. a really hot package from the colourful camp!

being a musical vagabond involves quite some illustrious stories and quite some adventures. four of those are captured on this exciting record. in his housey remix of >b1000<, andre kronert tells about an acoustic sunrise. based on driving sub-basses, he piles up layers of harmonic pad sounds and light melodies. the minimal plot of the original version by kollektiv ost roams twilight sceneries and explores single sounds and effects. schaeufler & zovsky give insight into a both relaxed and go-getting attitude towards life. their contribution >leafs< combines dreamy melodies with very lively and functional rhythms. in his own version of this acoustic tale, mollono.bass concentrates on a catchy groove and creates a very inspiring, deep and perfidious hypnotic atmosphere.

with their explosive melting pot of afrobeat, reggae, hip-hop and dancefloor jazz, 10-piece ensemble the strides has already won over a steadfast following in australia. after a lengthy series of gigs that includes supporting afrobeat legend tony allen and becoming a headline act at both the bellingen global carnival and peats ridge festival, this dynamic outfit is ready to launch its new album “reclamation” on record kicks. with a heavy rhythm section and a powerful 3-piece horn section, the strides deliver a captivating blend of funky afrobeat, roots reggae, hip hop grooves, dubbed out beats, and hypnotic rhythms.

say hello to rest! ...the new label of herb lf (westpark unit, gush collective, draft recordings, supafeed) and phil decker (sensual touch recordings)! for a start the two labelrunners are entering their brand new stage in person as their project discoshit. after recently having taken part on the rhythm kings compilation by traveller records, next to ooft, nicholas or leonidas, they now present their debut ep strike a pose! heavy bass dub meets deep disco on the starter strike a pose! with its dubby vibe it stands for the spirit of the time. sound of... raises the pressure with a symbiosis of 80s funk and pure housesound. its getting hot,baby! breakers and househeads agree on deep chords and swinging handclaps on the dancefloor. if roy ayers would do slomo house, it might sound like biwak. crackling jazz warms up the cold club or serves up the perfect pick for a sunrise set. filtermadness and sample patchwork, in the end number one sneaks into the prime time with finesse and pop appeal. on top of that strike a pose! is presented in a stylish cover artwork by elinasolomonov(arte tv).

limited edition release, including code for free download of these tracks.
originally released in 2005 to coincide with the release of ghana soundz vol 2: afro-beat, funk and fusion in 70s ghana, this 12 inch vinyl sees two tracks from that release re-edited and re-mixed by natural self. joe mensahs >africa is home< is subjected to a re-edit, stretching the groove for added dance floor pleasure. side b, oscar sulleys lively afro-beat number >olufeme< is remixed with baritone sax and flute added to the mix.

since slice of life, his last ep release on moon harbour, dan drastic has been anything but idle.hes released on luna records and rrygular and contributed several tracks to the moon harbour compilations ten years of moonharbour and moon harbour joints vol. 2. since october 2011 he has been taking turns with luna city express at hosting the moon harbour radio show and is still an essential part of the moon harbour labelflights at the leipzig distillery. he is ringing in 2012 with an eclectic ep. the title track,noodle stories,as well as the track lospollos hermanos,are perfect for the time between warmup and peak in the club: they are deep but have more thanenough energy to get the dance floor moving. martin buttrich takes a more minimal approach in his remix ofnoodle stories,transforming the track into a subtle techhouse stomper.with fish fingers and custard, dandrastic shows his rave side. the groove of the track is dense and driving and reaches its climax through an utterlyeffective chord sequence. free download voucher for all vinyl tracks incl. in the first 500 copies!

volta is one of the most sought after producers in russia. one of the newest members to the balance music groups family and he brings versatility like no other producer out there. his productions go in every direction from cosmic disco to deep techno. he is also known as isaev and his other alias common people under the bal-ance alliance anchor. this young producer has set the course for the next generation of future producers. not only is he a producer but his live sets are second to none, and we are glad to have him in the family. the first song is empire times which is a throwback to the early nineties classic new york signature four on the floor sound with fuel injected synths and a great dance floor peak time get down groove. the second song is curious dreams this song has so many different elements, it is by far one of my favorites of the ep, it has an 80&#8223,,,s sound that crosses many different genres of music from disco to classic electro with a splash of house. the third song is called purple train another fantastic take on his production skills with this massive deep techno heater that will get the crowd moving with its deep chords and its lush drum programming makes it dance floor friendly for sure..then last but not least we have song four called ruby nights this song brings a minimal broken beat sound that has the elements of house with a twist. we at fi-nale are happy to have volta cab as a member and we want to share his gifts with you. we would like to thank you for your loving support. stay true to the roots. love you

persnickety sounds is here to funk-ti-fy your world!in this era of nu-disco, space disco, cosmic disco, disco house and shit, there must be a beacon of quality to light the way and lead the faithful back to a place where good grooves matter and realness is holding court.let the labels fall and just get it movin.

we are very happy to kick off 2012 with three killer house edits from our favorite new york producer/dj, jacques renault. all three tracks are expertly done and killer dj tools. this will be your timeless record.

as said in the info for dérive vol. 2 in 2010, haste makes waste. that in mind it does not surprise it took even more than a year for dérive to come up with vol. 3, but finally its there.a 1 björnski & a different jimi_9 to 5derive co-owner björnski opens up with his first release >9 to 5<, a collaboration with his partner-in-crime a different jimi. sharing a passion for deep house and jazz music, they produced this hypnotic eight minute track built around a jazzy piano loop that melts together with the bass line, surprising the listener with jimis saxophone solo. b1 achim maerz_haters gonna hate >haters gonna hate< comes from derives resident producer achim maerz who just released his first mini album >this is the end< on fine art recordings this summer. obviously it was just the beginning, as he comes up with a warm, deep and dubby yet still pushing track that lets you wanting the night to last forever. b2 tilman tausendfreund_with you the last track on this record is delivered by hamburgs latest talent, tilman tausendfreund. after releasing great solo tracks and coops with christopher rau (e.g. on contentismissing or hypercolour), on >with you< he chills it down to a funky 95 bpm, soulful sweet little something that works great both in your club and bedroom.