candi staton has legacy beyond compare. responsible for some of the most memorable and best loved soul records of all time, staton has a voice that is currently captivating a new generation of music lovers just as it did when she first burst onto the music scene as a soul siren in the 70s.

almost 25 years have past since his first release, yet >the true story of house music< is the first time elbee bads catalog gets compiled for re-release. although the best and most prolific part of his catalog is his late 80s and early 90s output, booker never stopped producing (and djing). he is currently residing in berlin, from which he still manages his studio and travels throughout europe to dj.
prior to the compilation we release a vinyl only sampler which features two exclusive and previously unreleased mixes of two tracks which are to be found on his only solo nu groove ep, from which we took the title of this compilation.
this is another winner from the true history of house music.

32-song, 2x12 inch lp retrospective from vinyl passion collecting all of the actresss/singer/icons most famous musical performances throughout her storied career. featured here are such legendary numbers as >diamonds are a girls best friend<, her eternally famous rendition of >happy birthday< for president kennedy, a pair of duets with jane russell, and a duet with laurence olivier among many others. you name it, its here! pressed on dmm 180g vinyl for superb sound quality!

garibovic is one of the hotest new starz shooting for a well deserved succes. his new ep is mostly a mixture of nudisco and electronic beats that are glued together quite nicely. even better, garibovic seems great at picking not only the hottest, but best remixers around.

nova fronteira is the creation of multi-instrumentalist michele chiavarini, best known for his work as keyboardist on hundreds of productions by some of the top djs and dance acts in the world including dave lee (a.k.a. joey negro), seamus haji, mark knight, dj disciple, atfc, warren clark & booker t to name a few.
everybody loves the sunshine. dont you?

paul cottam is a name synonymous with quality, hard-driving underground house. the preston producer shot to notoriety in 2009 with three limited edition 12 inchess that blew up the underground deep house and nu-disco scenes with no advertising and no info � combining neo-soul, afrobeat and hip hop with slo-mo house grooves � all three sold out in double quick time and ended up in many best of 2009 charts.

this release includes two best remixes courtesy of derrick may as mayday...

3 snuff crew remixes at once!! back in the day chicago oldschool tracks. acid house, techno and electro at its best.

the hardest of hardest out of the prspct camp. one of the toughest releases to appear in 2012. straight up crossbreed madness. xtrm music at its best.

this time franconian tom shopper, who is well known for his collabs, worked together with alma gold, simple and max volkholz. the result are 3 dancefloor smasher at its best. in addition to that, there are 2 fantastic remixes from brise records head helmut dubnitzky and great stuff artist joseph disco.

massive single sided and super limited 12 inch from across the pond! a secret weapon in the hands of a select few of the worlds best disco defenders, and now repress available

ltd 2012 repress !! rekids proudly presents nina kravizs hotly anticipated second release on the label after the massive success of >pain in the ass / im gonna get you<. nina is the current talk of the town, with club promoters all over the world fighting to book her. her tracks are engineered by tobias freund, known for his work with nsi and ricardo villalobos. >i m week< is a brooding deep house track that has received great feedback from ninas recent live shows. >tanya< is hypnotic head-tripping techno at its best.

fatty fatty is a new label out of dublin - we ll be issuing nothing but the best in soul,disco,and house music.

vinyl only!. professor inc gets around in paris and it was natural for rue de plaisance to welcome his project very detroit oriented. label manager, producer & executive producer of amour, wbttu & reve, all vinyl labels where he releases under various nicknames & anonymously presenting his influences. varoslav welcomes 4 of his tracks: natural evolution magnifies tweaks & complex grooves, sfx like haute couture. the machines speaks and even lyrics embrasses the concept with computer generated voice. telegraphe stalingrad is a collaboration with the young producer modstand living near telegraphs subway station. professor inc used the sound sources he plays usually with the horses and live gigs to make a complete new track, very tracky & dj tool, usa style & strong beat. detroit baby once again, an absolute delight of complex puzzle and chess. >heavy drum, bass duty, this is detroit< says derrick thompson from detroit and label owner of soiree records where he reads a text written by inc himself. pmax, expartner of inc in their band phuko plays the keys while the other arranges them. very catchy & state of the art of the genre when it is digitally produced. hoes this is where it ends and it is for the best. as detroiters in late 80s got influenced by the house sound of chicago parties and created techno, the frontier was little, thats what the professor is bringing here on the today style. this b face remines ds classic key pads for sure.

the cryovac machine is maintained and operated by a. garcia. the components that make this machine function are the artists that push their creations forward to seal off their own vision of the now. what is preserved is the character of a craft that follows its own path. cryovac believes sound vibration released from vinyl has the proper disposition to express the true nature of the cryovac approach, and only selects the best vinyl when manufacturing and inspecting its product. the cryovac machines purpose is to keep an independent view of the detroit sound. jason garcia is an international d.j., producer, and house music aficionado. his production runs the gambit of genres with a knack for injecting his smooth character into each work. for this effort garcia has chosen to represent himself with a house style that is truly pimp heroic. jason garcia will forever have people in the detroit underground.

after releases on hypercolour and its digital off shoot, tom demac now makes the step up to the glass table imprint with a far ranging three track ep that is arguably his finest to date. never one to fall into the usual tried and tested traps, demacs sound is as idiosyncratic as the man who makes it, drawing on myriad influences and getting the best out of his fine collection of studio of gear.

the crooked man returns. after making a huge impact with the first 12 in a series of 4 limited edition 180g vinyl packages. the crooked man is back with the second, once again featuring some of the best & most innovative house music we have heard for a long time.

matthias heilbronn is one of new yorks best and best-known dj/producers, and an international name in his own right. hes had worldwide house hits, including the massive its gonna be alright under the name deep zone in the mid-90s and more recently do it right on pokerflat, scooped a string of awards for his djing, production and editing, and is one half of m&j with dj joeski

basic soul unit has been a fixture on torontos techno scene for the best part of the last decade, with releases on mathematics, crème organization and mule electronic, while skudge have made their name with a unique sound and an independent approach which has seen most of their material released through their own imprint. both artists show an interesting insight into boddikas curatorial approach for the label, and are indicative of the move towards 4/4 techno that the producer has been making for a while now � with both producers sharing a similarly weighty, yet deep approach to the genre that boddika has been moving towards in his recent collaborations with joy orbison

the byrds were one of the earliest groups who could combine the best of two worlds. they caught on to the energy of the british invasion and combined it with the lyricism & musical elements of the contemporary folk movement. along the way they pioneered psychedelic and country rock, always keeping things recognizable with their vocal harmonies accompanied by their jangly guitars. their 1965 debut mr. tambourine man hit the flower generation like a bombshell. >one of the greatest debuts in the history of rock<, it melds their lyrical prowess with their compelling guitar riffs, and was the blueprint for their future sound. a classic, now back on 180 grams audiophile vinyl!

promo copies are receiving weekly plays at major events across the world from: tommy four seven, ben klock, marcel dettmann, marcel fengler, shifted, kr!z... another great remix package ! features strong remixes from truncate & tom dicicco. etg004 the klona ep introduces new argentinean talent alexander d niel to eartoground records with his first ep on a uk techno label. the original tracks klona and tetroid both come with different vibes. one dark and atmospheric using classic techno elements the other more chord based with a brighter tone. stepping up for remix duty we call upon californian based techno producer truncate and rising uk talent tom dicicco. these outstanding remix and original tracks are getting serious attention and questionably could be called some of their best work to date.

killer release by freekwency dropping some genuine disco funk boogie tracks! the last 12 months have seen producer benny badge feature on inkswels ginseng root ep and future times vibe 2 compilation with analogue funk comrade tom noble. now hes back on voyeurhythm with freekwencys latest contribution to the labels. timeless release and possibly the best voyeurhythm so far! essential for everyone into tom noble, metro area and everything inbetween.

having both previously released on phuture shock musik, garage experimentalists roof light and lostlojic return to share the honours on a split single set for release on the bristol label. always one to maintain an eclectic approach in his work, surrey resident roof light returns to his forward-thinking best, offering up >pearl< - a sultry number, where jerky beats intertwine with fragmentations of female vox that saunter through swathes of synth pads, glitchy blips, and warm dubby bass. on the flip lostlojic continues the regular theme of passion in his music, bouncing back with >so much<, another r&b inflected dancefloor gem, incorporating a saccharine vocal hook over a bed of lush rhodes chords. soulful as ever, and riding a 4/4 rhythmn just beyond the familiar 140bpm region, this tune premieres a departure from the typically cold, brooding style that the ukraine based producer is known for, to something more suited for the warm summer nights.

the special edition lp on double 180 gram vinyl in gatefold cover.

4 track ep featuring one of onurs best edits plus remixes by volta cab, vakula and nicholas.

dj 3000 at his best great detroit techno stuff ... incl very catchy dapayk remix

black vinyl repress, natch is the union of the body,mind and passion with drum machines and synthesizers. its what is natural,what we do the best. kidnapped in the 90s by the clubs of detroit, taken by the power of the bass, carried over through a sequencer and convinced that berlin is the new dance floor. natch is techno. it moves through the stimuli and does not stop, pushed by the need to discover new forms,to listen to the unheard,browse unlimited electronic influences. not only from dub to dark sound, but reaching an underground that is an expression of the sounds that each of us carry inside. aware of the history behind each clap, which leads to the highest level of sound, of his idea: techno-logic. natch is the way, natch is natural

matthew herbert revives his wishmountain moniker 16 years after the release of seminal minimal techno track >radio< and subsequent album >wishmountain is dead<. this 12 inch is taken from tesco, an album made exclusively from sounds sourced from the top ten best-selling items in a certain supermarket.
fans of herberts earlier output will not be disappointed: expect bubbling bass and melodic hooks, like classic early herbert amplified by his 2012 studio savvy.

matthew herbert revives his wishmountain moniker 16 years after the release of seminal minimal techno track >radio< and subsequent album >wishmountain is dead<. this 12 inch is taken from tesco, an album made exclusively from sounds sourced from the top ten best-selling items in a certain supermarket.
fans of herberts earlier output will not be disappointed: expect bubbling bass and melodic hooks, like classic early herbert amplified by his 2012 studio savvy.

all the way from spain rises another label that can be best described as no nonsense. spootnik kicks in hard with a first release featuring 4 of the scenes best artists. hellfish, akira, noisekick and tripped combine 4 tracks of industrial hardcore, frenchcore, uk-hardcore and breakcore together perfectly as one. the e.p. features stomp that wicked bitch right up, france make sum xxl, couldnt find a title and ik vermaak me optimaal. very versatile e.p. also a highly limited press so order now to avoid customer disappointment. this label is 100 procent audio sickness approved!

pure dopeness! man of the moment markus homm on night drive music. markus homms music is in a constant state of development, always searching for, and finding the most compelling groove. releases on labels like highgrade, diynamic, ostwind, brise, kiara or unique muzik, to name only a few, made him one of the most varied and respected artists around the globe. this 4 tracker is the best example of his unique skills to combine feelings with grooves.

after a very successful debut ep on sound pellegrino (best seller on the label so far) and a single on the über cool blog/label discobelle, matthias zimmermann decided to present his new ep on tigersushi. matthias zimmerman is one of the most exciting new young producer on the future house and bass scene, mixing irresistible beats with beautiful melodies and balearic atmospheres.this new ep is part of a concept series of releases, each song has a characters name, each character is an inhabitant of an island that matthias imagined.

maeve is the new label from man of the moment mano le tough & his friend since the schoolyard the drifter. in an age of endless releases and labels maeve aims to release beautiful, special records that will last in the hearts of the public. maeve 01 comes from the enigmatic baikal. a berlin-based friend of both mano and the drifter, his unreleased material inspired the pair to launch the label. following huge responses worldwide in manos dj sets over the past few months, the duo are very proud to be releasing these tracks on their new imprint. the drifter provides guest vocals on >just you and me<, which is a tripped out banger in the best possible meaning of the word. the other side of the record might actually prove to be the hit, >why dont ya?< is a deep psychedelic masterpiece. the breakdown reaches a point that is both transcendent and captivating. there is clearly the work of a master.

moka only is one of canadas most celebrated hip-hop exports, a former member of canadian rap royalty swollen members who has released dozens of solo projects since he broke through in the mid-90s. ayatollah is one of the most respected producers in the american underground hip-hop scene, having crafted classics like mos defs >ms. fat booty< and talib kwelis >the proud<, plus tracks for styles p, pharoahe monch, masta ace, cormega, inspectah deck, and many more. now, these two talents have come together for a full-length collaboration straight out of hip-hop dreamland. all rhymes by moka only (as his alter-ego ron contour) and all beats by ayatollah.
double 12 inch release, including 2 vinyl only tracks.

dj spider is back with 5 incredible tracks of deep, raw house & techno for the dance floor! this release is not to be missed by fans of his work. true underground music at its best.

teaming up with syke n sugarstarr & dbn from hamburg cosmo hits the dancecharts in several countries like britain, spain, austria, france and staying on no. 1 for several weeks in germany with >my belief<. the song beautiful lie, a cooperation with keemo & tim royko became a huge no. 1 hit in portugal and brazil. in portugal his fans let cosmo win the best live act award 2011 of one the biggest portoguese radiostations nova era. 2, 7 million clicks on you tube only for beautiful lie speak for itself.
the song feel alive, written & composed by cosmo & jean elan also reached international awareness hitting the floors and radiostations in mexico, canada, usa, russia and germany reaching 2 million clicks on you tube up to now. feel alive and the new rocking single with producer tim royko called everlasting now managed to manifest the rising success of cosmo in germany, internationally and especially in portugal by being top ten airplay hits on national radiostations and finding huge support on the dancefloors as well.
2012 is full of more highlights he will team up with legendary producers like tocadisco & getting back together with jean elan again, and now he presents his debut on purple music: with seven days that is already in several dj and radio charts!

almost two years have gone by since the team at injected poison records launched its previous vinyl record. now, the label headed by the spanish artist jose pouj brings us its fifth release. this issue will be jam-packed with the best and most up-to-date techno, because they have enlisted the most outstanding spanish producers: oscar mulero, christian wunsch, exium and the labels boss himself: jose pouj.

bill withers >live at carnegie hall< was recorded almost 40 years ago on a rainy friday evening, but it is still regarded as one of the best live performances in the history of soul music.
music on vinyl is re-issuing this classic on 180 grams audiophile vinyl for the first time since 1975! comes in gatefold sleeve with printed innersleeves.

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

now, a year after he celebrated the success of his lp good morning midnight, niko schwind ups the heat on stil vor talent with the versatile we are the future ep that showcases a specatacular sonic progression while remaining true to what niko does best: melodic house music. on all i want, niko lures you into a deep abyss aided by a straight groove and rapid vocal stutters until a swampy bassline, subtle piano melodies and a promiscuous female voice swallow you to the point of no return. beautifully melancholic, yet floorfriendly, this a1 is bound to leave its mark on international dance floors!

a new 1track! produced by john daly and its one of the best tracks we know from his hands! a beautiful melodic track rooted in the best chi-town traditions sophisticated with dalys modern production skills.

after several remixes and many amazing live shows the duo jonsson & alter is back with the first 12-inch since their critically acclaimed album mod, an album described as the best house album of 2011 by a number of critics. now it is summer 2012 and the duo returns with an ep more straightforward than previous works. the ep for you, aims for the dancefloor with the sophisticated house anthem for you on the a side, followed by the deeper and unique sounding ljuset on the b side. enjoy!

our seleccion natural compilation series is back in shape with this 6th instalment, featuring as always music from our all star team: oscar mulero, exium, christian wunsch and reeko.four fine cuts of futuristic techno, each one with its own particular mood and feel.the release starts with reverberation by oscar mulero, an intense workout beginning with a straight and dark beat, salted with precise sub bass frequencies. the track grows and evolves till fm bass galore takes over and synth drums and white noise infect the arrangement, taking intensity to peak levels.exium show their electro side in the second track no sign of weakness. they depart from 4x4 beats on behalf of broken beats with an industrial flavour and the traditional drones, dark atmospheres and moving arrangements they are known for.christian wunsch reveals his darker side in sleeper cell, based on an enormous kick, side by side with sharp hats, digital percussions and dark and sticky noises.lynx is reekos input into this 12inch. complex and intricate rhythms, thick textures, multiple layers of drums and a constantly evolving structure, dark and sharp at the same time.an excellent sample of contemporary techno created by four of the best european producers of the moment.dont miss it.

paper recordings are back to the wax and tucked up nice and snug at all ears! coming through with a heavyweight release, day by day by research complete with a psychemagik remix. best buckle up for this one. magic? you bet!

vinyl only ! czr channel zoo recordings from ibz deliver the belearic vibes to us - its time for michael james to introduce the label with some classic pumping vocal house - movin! already the most forward thinking music project ever to hit the island of ibiza, channel zoo was initially an event offering a variety of cutting edge new sounds, provided by the unrivaled underground house and techno record labels of the future. with rapid development from ibiza into hosting channel zoo events at the most prominent clubs in europe featuring only the best artists it was only a matter of time before a serious imprint was established.

the boys are back ... back with another banger too. definitely the best little label doing the rounds around these parts of late. viennas luv shack records continue with the good groove venturing once again into suspenseful house and disco.
this time the turn of lesale to pull out the big thick juicy drums and chunky basslines for which luv shack is making a very respectful name for itself. guaranteed heavyweight thump when you flop the needle to the left side every time with the luv shack.

filth collins is australias fastest rising dubstep talent. his original productions have gained dj support from some of the top dubstep djs in the world, including plastician, 16bit, doctor p, dz, borgore, brown and gammon, and bbc1xtras own mistajam. his dynamic dj sets have seen him play his way across australia and new zealand doing headline shows, as well as supporting some of the worlds best talents including crissy criss, trolley snatcha, skism, foreign beggars, cooly g, antiserum, roska, and countless others. with forthcoming releases on rod azlans imprint >azlan entertainment< as well as footsy & dj tubbys imprint braindead entertainment, filth collins is one of the dubstep artists to look out for in.

italian techy sounds at their best. danilo vigorito knows how to balance out his sound on this splendid 12. chordy but rolling techno patterns and atmospheric topsounds. this is hard to place in a box which makes it extra fun. where dark star is a somewhat mysterious and ethnic sounding opener the remaining two tracks are chordy techno at its best.