most excellent unlimited is back with a homage to the primal roots of the dance floor, the disco break. this six-track, 12-inch ep gathers secret weapons from a diverse group of master re-editors who ve each provided their take on the venerable dj tool in the form of loops and grooves that will be welcome additions to the palettes of creative disc jocks everywhere. ranging from the minimal drum machine beats of daniel wang and alex from tokyo to the dramatic orchestration of tom noble s -samuel- and the whistle-laced afro disco of jacques renault (and a battle-ready acapella loop from danny krivit), most excellent breaks, beats & loops lives up to its name with a collection that pays respect to the lineage of the classic new york city edited break compilation.

ltd pressing ...on the magic movement s 5th phenomena, sound wizards noema & dreems (of multi-culti records) invite you on a journey to the tropical depths of a world beyond. close your eyes, step outside your sphere of being and find yourself in the animal empire . this afro inspired jungle techno swings with a dubby melody and hypnotizing bells while the driving bassline enhances the macumba vibe. for those affected by swirling sonics beware the vertiginous breakdown, where all seems lost for a brief moment of madness. flip the record and hear the sound of aztec acid disco on the rise . with a lot of love for the detail, flute, percussive guitar and shamanic vocals get you into the groove. after a little hang out with the local jaguar warriors the 303 soars up for a flight over the pyramids, until an elevating melody takes this intense beast right into the glowing morning sun.

daniele baldelli producer now has nothing to envy to the daniele baldelli dj. this is demonstrated by the authoritativeness of the first two 12inch of six of the series cosmic temple on mondo groove label. what strikes the eye are the covers, with fluorescent colors, which will form a patchwork created by aldo drudi (the designer of valentino rossi), a large mosaic that interprets garish aesthetics/logo cosmic. but immediately then the music takes the stage, 3 tracks in chapter 1 and 3 tracks in -chapter 2-, able to tell the true mood of the imaginary baldellis sound and take them to a land of wonders. chapter 4: an ingredient that can not miss in baldelli cosmic project is afro-beat: joka joka, sung by congolese bale mondonga. vhanessa is a magical flight in search of distant galaxies, a tribal electro joints game a kind of rubik s cube. the kraftwerk-ian archetipo leaves us waiting for the arrival of the chapter 5 and 6 to complete this cosmic temple, to listen to and to watch the puzzle of 6 covers

just in time for summer, sol power sound is proud to present its 4th release, the djidjo vide ep, a 1-2 punch of afro house by label heads, the sol power all-stars. djidjo vide, the title track on the a-side, features dc (via togo) afrobeat band, elikeh. it s a vibey slice of propulsive afro house about finding joy in the face of hardship. massama dogo s commanding vocals (sung in mina) combined with the driving bassline, and aggressive horns (performed by dc s sticky bear) make djidjo vide a summer sure shot for a roof-top jam, beachside dance floor, or nightclub near you. the b-side, tell me why is darker and deeper, chock full of percussion, a chopped vocal sample, and in-your-face afrobeat horns (performed by matt rippetoe and joe herrera of dc s the harry bells). it s a late-night beatdown that will set things off proper in a dark room!

guitarist rolando bruno hails from buenos aires and got his start playing a raw brand of garage and punk with his band los peyotes. a few years back he took a step into the not-so-distant world of afro-peruvian psicodelico that s had a recent renaissance throughout south america. what made his early forays into a more tropical branch of fuzz so unique was his accompanying band-or lack thereof. armed with an electric guitar and self-produced and recorded backing tracks, rolando bruno and his orquesta midi jet-setted across europe and japan as a mad scientist one-man band, laying down a relentless style of chicha classica gone loopy that earned him several tours and a full-length album with the swiss imprint, voodoo rhythm. originally recorded in 2011 and now remastered and presented by names you can trust on vinyl for the first time, these two tracks are a glimpse into rolandos prolific electric madness and a lysergic-laced pointer towards things to come from the talented six-stringer.

as always limited 180gm pressed vinyl
people must jam s ninth record is from one of our favourite djs and producers. a guy who has a ridiculously large back catalogue and in our opinion it is a crime that some of his records haven t received bigger recognition. a true master of house and hip hop music, kid sublime has been putting out amazing records since 2001. his own label dopeness galore literally does exactly what it says on the tin. even before we launched people must jam s label we wanted kid sublime to be a part of it. now finally we are stoked to present this ep... four serious cuts for four different vibed floors - look out! first up kid s homage to techno legend ben sims with bang like sims a driving deep techno groove. strong percussion, deep stabs and that unrelenting beat are going to ensure this one gets some love on the harder edged, heavier dance floors. we the people heads a little down the tribal route with some afro inspired percussion, haunting samples and that kalimba! dropping a really infectious riff before beautiful piano melodies drift in and out of the mix. wonderful stuff. the title track i like em dirty , we feel, is a lesson in proper deep house. classic sounding house beats, little guitar licks, deep stabs and the vocal sample combine for this perfect house cut. massive. the ep is rounded out with another cut in tribute to the legend that was kenny hawkes. another master of his craft - kenny sadly now passed on but his spirit is well and truly alive in this fitting tribute. one 4 kenny features strong percussion, low bass, deep stabs and slamming beats = cracking stuff

mind twisting electro-afro-deepness three tracker from the depth of the tolga fidan galaxy. tfr is born, tolgas own imprint, a new chapter to showcase his versatility and vast musical influences

bar musica is a brand new label that promises to inject plenty of charm and originality into the underground house and techno world. the first release kicked up quite a storm from label owner bartolomeo, and the second release features a trio of great originals by j paraguai, with a remix from long time electronic talent bruno pronsato. rumba is up first and is a full fat, corrugated house track with tribal percussion, punchy drums that swing down low and afro vocals. it is a dynamite groove with roughshod tin pot hits that are carefully treated and bring a lovably wild side to the track. thesoundsays founder and berlin based new yorker bruno pronsato has been on the fringes of the underground for more than a decade with inventive eps and lps on labels like hello? repeat and bosconi. his remix is stripped back to a forceful and rubbery techno groove. blistered synths rip up the middle and spooky voices, trippy effects and manic loops all make it a freaky late night or after-hours tune that will send floors wild. ble is then another j paraguai, and this one is again unhinged and urgent, with intense synths exploding above shuffling, tightly knotted minimal drums and sweeping pads. it’s pure wtf music for brave djs and dancers and is a truly original production. then last original atles is rugged and impactful in the way in combines house and techno into new ideas. it is stripped back to little chopped loops that bury deep in your brain and have you in a trance in no time. as such, it rounds out a fine ep and keeps this exciting new label going off in great style.

djeuhdjoah & lieutenant nicholson is a french composers and afro-soul singers duo. tes qui? is their first album, fruit of an intense collaboration during many years, on stage and in studio. they call their music as afropean songs, a collection of jazzy-pop melodies, afro-soul and funk arrangements.

a-z is a new label started by al zanders ! this stand-out new production talent has already, across only a handful of releases (as lodger on the stamp label & under his own name on karakul & blind jacks journey) made quite a name for himself ! a-z is a new platform for his distinctive and eclectic output after sharing a stage at shambala festival, al was impressed by the 7 piece sheffield group hot diamond aces, who sent the crowd into a dancing frenzy with their bombastic brass licks and afro-beat inspired rhythms. so impressed in fact, that he approached them afterwards with the idea of doing a remix and starting a label. the reworked version of dsomc is a certified corker that has already been tearing up dancefloors. for the flip, things get deeper with an unashamedly happy house jam raiz , which features some twinkling keys from sleepsang. perfect for the summer!

we pressed the 4 track hot pack of multi culti beats on a limited run of 500 jungle green records. in case you missed it, heres what the ep is all about: soul clap records welcomes one of the most unique artists in the game and he goes by the name bosq. a longtime boston homie, bosq (also known for his work with dj kon and the whiskey barons) first astounded us with his orquestra y madera album (ubiquity records) which put a modern dance floor twist on afro/latin funk and provided some of our biggest dj bombs that year. continuing to build the bridge we released his edit of fela kuti s opposite people (gator boots), collaborated on higher for our dotc vol.2 compilation (soul clap records) and we remixed his single bad for me from his sophomore celestial strut album (ubiquity records). this release is also accompanied by a sister record of remixes by auntie flo and caserta on limited yellow vinyl.

fela kuti, afrobeat und schwarze diaspora: die kompilation zur legendären partyreihe. die doppel-lp erscheint auf 180 gramm vinyl im klappcover inklusive bonus 7 inch.

voodoocuts kicks off the a-side with kelja , a raw 70s afro-funk bomb from the ivory coast. the american-funk inspired tune features a funky bassline & killer organ vibe, mingled with a dirty, raw saxophone line and james brown influenced vocals. voodoocuts rework turns the track into a serious dancefloor banger! in the tortoise loop voodoocuts blends an infectious groove with pounding drum breaks and hypnotic vocals. a hot afro-latin joint not to be missed! on the flip soulbrigada takes things to a disco tip. hustleman is a stunning afrofunk & disco gem from west africa. the second track madera is an afro-disco gem with a compelling cape verdean groove. soulbrigada rearranged the tracks, added drums, samples and effects building a brigde between past and present - without ever losing its original organic vibe. two essential tunes for your record bag!

chicago’s al & tone are back with 2 dancefloor burners on this new 7&#8243,,,,. al kicks things off with the groovy disco instrumental “tsunami” while tone tackles the under the radar afro boogie jam “sunburn-. both tracks should garner major spins and further solidify their rep for quality.

strut present an inspired new afro-electronic project for 2016, kondi band, a collaboration between sierra leonean kondi (thumb piano) player sorie kondi and us producer / dj chief boima, who himself has sierra leonean roots. the project was spawned after boima happened upon an online video of one of sories original tracks. sorie kondi is a blind musician with a will to thrive like no person i have met before, explains boima. my work with him began with a youtube link. i spotted the video for his track without money no family and was struck by his beautiful vocals and socially-conscious lyrics. these incredible melodies he was playing on his namesake thumb piano (the kondi) sealed the deal: i immediately decided to remix it.

crazy the lord...the man, the woman, the myth, or just the name of this latest release from the outerzona ? consistent best-sellers, these little collections of secret weapons have made many friends out there on the floor no.5 is a continuous play cut 12 featuring four more underground gems super-charged gospel funk, alongside wigged-out filtered house minimalism keeps us on our feet on the a elsewhere a timeless jazz-house cut gets a timely revive, amping up and augmenting the jazz guts for some serious hot music as we wind down with a slo-mo afro-arpeggiator workout these are never around for long, so you know what to do

afro deep house mit soul, groove und den gaststars oumou sangare, mangala camara und omar.

we reckon it s time for a full junktion ep on outplay! you can say wide awake is an appropriate title after a wonderful 2015 with a string of ep s on sleazy beats, razor-n-tape and rose records. this four tracker explores the sound he s been developing over the years and even touches a newer side. the ep opens with the title track wide awake and embodies the signature junktion sound with a summery balearic touch. what we are is a faster synth laden affair coupled with his usual sample action. sunny side up is what the title says it is, a sunny disco track driven by a groovy bassline and a funky rhythm guitar. the ep closes down with don t mess up for a more contemplative jazzy track with some smooth sampling and afro touches.

four incredible songs on one 12 inch..... featuring atjazz, rocco, tomahawk bang, si tew, trueself, at one & ben marc this second installment of the bi-annual mini-compilations from atjazz hits you with 4 stunning cuts from the second half of 2015. these songs were made popular by our public fan-base. we dont want any fillers on our plastic so we listen to you. four incredible pieces of music, with some serious remixes to boot! fans of deep house / tech house / afro jazz house & dub-step will find something to suit their needs right here.

hurry up : dj koze remix !!!
this mushroom house ep is the first release in a series of ep’s that will feature this new weirdo house sound that is influenced by ethno, afro, psychedelic music. on this first 4 track ep you get new music from alien alien aka italian producers rodion & hugo sanchez with a detroit techno kind of track with mushroomey space voices that drive a dancefloor crazy. (alien alien previously released on turbo, nein, slow motion, gomma). then australian surfer kid and house producer jad & the ladyboy doing a afro heavy old school mpc house jam. (jad released also records on exploited and toy tonics). gomma boss munk is featured with his surf smurf - collaboration with rebolledo (pachanga boys). as a bonus track you get the legendary dj koze remix of whomadewhos keep me in my plane. released some years ago, three times repressed and sold out. sounding now fresher then ever. the mushroom house series features mostly new tracks, produced exclusively for toy tonics.

tribe records founder zepherin saint makes his debut on its sub-label tribe traks with a pair of hedonistic house numbers.
already support from: tensnake, danny tenaglia, hector romero, terry farley, robert owens, house nation…

based in his hometown of chicago, sought after dj, producer and remixer dj iz has been a staple of the worldwide house music scene for well over two decades spinning regularly at prestigious clubs such as rex in paris, fabric in london and sub club in glasgow to name a few over his illustrious career. dj iz now makes his fatsouls records debut with heavy new remixes of the track mind the gap—originally released on the highly acclaimed and well charted treasures of twilight compilation (fatsouls records) compiled by label founder dj said. the new remixes take us beyond the funky afro electro beats of the original track and bring into the forefront dj izs deep soulful baseline driven house style into the mix. dj iz tweaks, polishes and refines the minimal afro electro effects layered throughout the entire track to keep the vibe in check. mind the gap takes you on a journey from detroit to nigeria channeling the soul of fela.

the first 2 shelter edits a series on afro disco. sur edits du plaisir, sub-lab plaisir partagé. trumpets and drums everywhere !!!

three amazing disco edits

kat records once again come up trumps with a blazer of a 4 tracker for release number 27 on the ever consistent imprint. kat debutant inxxwel continues the run of releases in fine form with a wonderful ep of not so well known dance floor smashers covering afro, disco, new wave, and 80 s boogie vibes.

the highlife world series is a collaborative series of releases by uk-based brian d’souza aka auntie flo and esa williams. the first three parts are to be released in quick succession in early 2015, beginning with cuba, followed by kenya and finishing with uganda. each release features original songs produced in collaboration with local musicians. all proceeds from each release will be sent back to the respective countries in order to fund further musical production costs in years to come. we will also be seeking various ways to distribute the music in each country so the music is freely available for the musicians to use at home.

the enigmatic hyenah steps into the spotlight once again for its third freerange release, following hot on the heels of their objektivity debut which is still causing major waves worldwide. with a distinctive sound which melds afro-influenced rhythms with european deep and minimal house sensibilities, hyenah has won many fans from across the dance spectrum and can be tracked down to a certain well known club in berlin which hosts its regular party known as rise. the idea unleashes a powerful blast of percussion-heavy beats which form the perfect foundation for sas lazarusman to lay down his distinctive spoken-word vocal. the track builds steadily, the intensity increasing throughout as extra stabs and layers of strings soar above the pulsing synths and throbbing sub bass.

the latest release from the swiss duo larytta, entitled jura libre, is a chunky, massive, intelligent, colorful (in that full on tropical way) four-song collection of club bangers. to be exact the full set actually consists of two original songs with an in-house larytta remix a piece. the originals lean on pronounced inflections of playful, tricky, afro-tropical rhythms, while the reworks go for a more direct four-to-the-floor approach straight for the jugular. apart from the vibrant, tight production what unifies all of these tracks is a head nod towards that nineties club sound, especially that golden age acid rave material. this is music made not only by great producers, but heads that really know and love clubbing culture and history and know how to tastefully reference the past. the ep closes with bota mao pra encima which features brazilian emcee junior, and thats the point at which you start to question if this ep was truly cut in switzerland.

gari romalis and lello di franco - dreamin for the uninitiated, our man gary romalis is the unsung master of detroit’s house and techno scene. having djed across the motor city’s top venues for the last three decades, gary is somewhat of a seminal figure for many of detroit’s djs currently at the forefront. following a slew of high quality releases on various labels over the past few years, gary now unleashes that special flavour on us for skylax 142! he is not alone though. with him, he brings all round italian partymaker, and top selector in his own right, lello di franco. let me tell you, this duo’s collaboration is something to behold. throughout all 3 tracks on the record, gary and lello maintain the essence of what the detroit underground is all about, stripped back tracks with soul that never feel like they go ‘big’ for the sake of it. while dreamin (wanda mix) may be packing a big kick and power clap combo, it’s the elegantly filtered, jazzy sample that will leave you wishing that the track lasted forever. the vibe takes a dip right into the deep in detroit underground (beat dat mix). spacious pad synths alongside a mesmeric vocal carry us through. taking a step back up, afrobeat rounds off the ep, made with a solid toolkit of afro-centric samples.

africa is not a country. we in the west often refer to african music but what is that exactly? it could be myriad, almost unimaginably different forms of music that bear little relation to each other, as after all africa is a vast continent that is larger than the united states, australia and the whole of europe combined. these four tracks showcase some of those different forms of music from across the continent. there is some cosmic synth drenched proto-house, an afro-beat call to arms, a hypnotic juju workout and a rough and ready, relentless lo fi west african banger. all proceeds will go to human rights justice group, nigeria.

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red motorbike blazes through once again ! a various artists selection this lap, with label boss eddie laying down a downright irresistible rewire of a smooth sitar laced groover. label regular koosh offers up way out of it man a saturated stones out-take perhaps ? while taking up the whole of the a side, frasier takes on a beautiful brass hooked, afro-disco workout in fine red motorbike style! another keeper.

the boys are gliding back onto the scene with scissor and threads first release of 2016, waiting ground. the handsome twosome of frankie skates and tony b. real deliver us four prime cuts aimed squarely at the dance floor. the vinyl-exclusive, ebreo, sees the duo flex their afro-rhythmic muscle, placing silky smooth bass over a bed of soft swirling percussion highlighted by a pitched down steel drum. next, an edit first heard on frank & tonys acclaimed resident advisor podcast comes to light. deftly cutting the hushed ambient tones of donato whartons absentia into perfect portions, frank & tony loop brittle bits over a chunky kick and shuffling hi-hat to hypnotic effect. the ep’s title track evokes the sun-kissed euphoria of early hour raves with its lush atmospherics and playfully subdued piano line buoyed by a thick kick and airy pads. finally pavane takes the previous tracks laid back attitude and flips it, adding a thick in-your-face kick and propulsive pads for a foot-stomping, hands in the affair dj weapon.

aroop roy returns to basic fingers with a second reworks release, this time all guns blazing. while the previous part focused more on disco and soul cuts, this one delivers three irresistible afro-influenced house grooves. there s a reason why gilles peterson keeps playing aroop on his radio show as soon as he gets his crate digging fingers on a new release. um trago on the b side is definitely the fiercest offering here but don t miss out on the a-side with ifa & manuman. both tracks are more than enough to get the juices flowing...

cant stop listen the origlinal.. wow ...relative 16th instalment sees label head john swing back at the controls with a killer four track ep. the title track “get rhythm” comes with relative’s signature gritty house sound in its original mix while the arp mix shakes peak time dance floors with hypnotic arpeggios and rumbling drums. the b side opens up with a relentless african congas ride boosting the rhythmic section with an energetic afro feel. the -other version- closes this meteoric ep with a deep, jackin cut-throat groove.

das vinyl kenya special remix bietet einen klingenden vorgeschmack auf eine kompilation, die das label soundway demnächst unter dem titel kenya special: selected east african recordings from the 1970s and 80s veröffentlicht. damit ist jetzt schon mal klar: dieser sampler wird ein fest! die 12 inch beinhaltet zwei geremixte stücke der kollektion und zwei exklusive songs - mithin handelt es sich also um vier songs, die man als afro-aficionado in der sammlung haben sollte.
inklusive mp3-downloadcode.

after releasing music from japanese artists like rondenion, altz & onomono it s time for bosconi to export some of it s finest italian homegrown products to the land of the rising sun. this japan special edition release on bosconi extra virgin includes 5 exclusive unfitered sessions starting slightly more -old school- on the aside with the happy & dirt funk moods from minimono s track -all good so far- and the dark afro-funk force of riccio s serious banger -uhh-.the b side goes more quirky, beginning with the aquatic, gentle & sexy vibe of nas1 s opening sketch -polite- heading to the biting and raw bliss of rufus ghetto house cut -hellow- and closing with the epic, dreamy, romantic and driving punch of -see you soon- by life s track. 100% unfiltered extra virgin vibes!

as the d edge label clocks up release number 24, it turns to the phil hinter ensemble for a fantastic three track package that is filled with fresh house vibes. phil hinter ensemble is a joint project by phil s main pillars philogresz and german simon hinter. they have ties with labels like their own phil, love unlimited vibes and of course d-edge. previous eps have gone down well around the world and simon hinter s smart grooves and sample based fill-ins blends with the wombastic bass and shivering synth lines of philogresz perfectly. up first is the owl, a squelchy, synthetic house track with lively drums and chords and magical trumpets all making for a party starting track. it is perfectly arranged and expertly musical, unlike much of today s plastic and sample heavy sounds. in the air then gets even more playful with glossy synth stabs, rumbling bass and diva vocals all bouncing along in a charismatic style that is full of colour. struggle then gets intimate and final with scurrying little percussive sounds, burst of afro vocal, down low sine waves and icy snares all making for a perfectly seductive minimal techno brew

fusing forces from norway and ghana for crosstown rebels is djuma soundsystem & yann coppier feat. king ayisoba, with the expertly crafted anyimo a african infused techno beast of a track, featuring remixes from dj and producer ibadan kingpin jerome sydenham and the illusive johnny aux who brings his signature acid house sound. king ayisoba originates from ghana and has been sharing his modern day twist on kologo music all over the world. norwegian in origin, djuma soundsystem has been creating music and touring the world for over a decade on labels such as rebirth, eskimo and noir. the two creative forces have combined here to create a truly unique afro-infused head turner of track with king ayisoba superb ghanaian vocals. the legendary jerome sydenham delivers two floor-filling interpretation of the original, both vocal an ibadan dub, hike the tempo and hit the floor running. also, johnny aux delivers a rib rattling techno take on the original with devastating effect

beautiful afro-tinged house classic from 1999 from the man like kerri chandler! remastered and repressed for 2016 on king street sounds sub label nite groove

le tchadien, originally released in 2008 on mr raoul ks critically acclaimed 12inch himalaya, gets the doublek (mr raoul k & kaito) treatment. while the original track was a rather short and lush piece of afro-funk fuelled house, the reprise explores some whole new territories. soon after the relaxing intro the track takes a sharp turn that leads listeners and dancers into foggy darkness. but instead losing itself and all hope, doublek show that there is light and hope even behind the darkest shadows. its all about keeping your composure and keeping your head up. as a special gift for the creative djs out there, the flipside contains a beatless reprise, ready to be blended with your favorite beats. enjoy your vinyl.

release number 4 for pleasure unit, sees the debut release from lunar concept edgar moon and nephew junior. a wonky slice of stringy afro house backed with two remixes, one from label mates les crocodiles taking it on a slow trip up river.

ruff daft returns, and after a various artist ep for number 7, number 8 on the label goes back to the founder, with three new tracks from cottam washed out kicks things off, at the cross roads between mood hut & basic channel where dub techno sensibilities meet dreamy chords for a delectable deep house track. horns harks back to cottam s earliest releases, with an afro-ish horn loop teased out over four minutes until the full loop and bass kick in to devastating effect. a ruff draft sees cottam look back towards his techno roots, with a killer kick drum and raw acid lending an abrasive edge to a well rounded ep of varied styles.

sol power sound is proud to present the color soul ep by obas nenor. after a huge year with releases on legendary strictly rhythm and moodymann s mahogani music, the tel aviv producer blesses sol power sound with a four song ep of thick afro-disco, bumping house, and twisted techy grooves.

kicking off with the 12 minute epic when the going is smooth & good, which was recently used in keiran hebdens essential mix, this is a truly pioneering piece of disco/funk with a clear message in the music. dipping in and out of intricate percussion workouts and driven by bleepy synth grooves, it has an iressistable lo fi charm. followed by the uptempo this kind of world , another percussive electronic workout that begs the question have you ever seen this kind of world? . the b side sees the lp s tempo drop down a notch with the lp title track anything you sow . the lp finishes with a beautiful electronic ballad every day . this album is an exceptional piece of music, that s all killer, and you ll have never heard anything like it... it will appeal to fans of nigerian afro funk & electronic disco... don t let this fantastic album pass you by!

chicago’s own specter of tetrode fame joins the sounds familiar family and series of 45s with a double a-sider. ‘circus time’ is an hipnotic disco stomper, while ‘concrete jungle’ will please all the afro-funk headz!

oh my goodness ! oslo s rune lindbaek finally unleashes his latest stash of secret weapons - featuring the incredible higher (as featured on harvey s boiler room milan show - back to back no less !) uber rare disco / rock extensions flipped with beautifully realised edits taking in afro- balearia, an early 80 s dub freakout & a sunrise classic. limited run - buy now or cry later .

strictly 300 copies. no repress.
dj dook is an extraordinary digger and a big fan of all good things in life, he is also considered as the best disco dj in poland. for the first offering in transatlantyk s special limited series, dedicated to the art of the edit, he has prepared 4 amazing cuts, ranging from afro to proto-house and tropical disco to sleazy italo.

philadelphia s michael the lion has been making waves recently with his original productions and edits for soul clap records and razor-n-tape. michael s most known edits ep brings the philly flavour with big strings, hot percussion and uplifting vibes. he adapts the trademark sound he d developed for over a decade under the pseudonyms dj apt one and rcmp - live instruments sit seamlessly with sampled grooves to create organic, classic textures. the lion sound is always funky, always strong and always ready for the floor. a1. the hangover - a reslung take on one of the great dancefloor classics. a long-time staple of michael s tour sets. a2. know this - rock solid philly funk grooves complete with live bass and organ right in the pocket. b1. fly robert - strings and percussion rule the day on this uplifting take on a most known cut. b2. bo knows - bo knows afro-latin percussion, bo knows horns. bo knows feel-good vibes! michael s recent releases have had dj support from bicep, faze action, mark farina, the reflex, kraak & smaak, greg wilson, jacques renault, cosmo baker, mousse t, ron basejam, yam who?, razor-n-tape, nicholas, dj bruce, soul clap, sleazy mcqueen, hot toddy, pete herbert, dj rocca, inkswel, recloose and more.