although only 23 years of age englishmen cris barratt is already considered one of the hottest new producers on the block. what makes him really special is his unique blend of sounds, which is not melodic house, minimal, tribal, rock electro or techno, but at the same time it is all of that. two tracks on this ep are the best reflection of chris >get maximal< approach: he builds the story slowly, upgrades the basic theme bit by bit, then weaves in another leading theme and spices the blend with unexpected small but effective element from the late 90s. the result of this blending is very rich, warm sound, perfect for the parties somewhere at the seaside. re-release

phat groovin minitech 3 tracker by heinrichs & hirtenfellner !! weird vocal samples, syncoped beats, heavy rolling basses and irresistibly grooving drums is making >and drive< a funky fresh debut - here to rock your block party !!

karmarouge is back on the block with the final chapter of this outstanding remix project. armed with vegetable samples, a sequenzer and a hand-held blender, its up to anja schneider, frank martiniq and sian to show the world how to brew a large portion of minimal techno out of ginger, leek and onions, how to buzz the pumpkin bass and cook a delicate celery soup.

black rocket is a banger in the vein of the dirty 98 bristol sound that was cherished by folks like decoder and tech itch. a reverberating wood block snare, a big fat distorted bassline and dizzying white noise to fill up any frequency space that was left make this track a tough pill to swallow.

one of japans most intriguing graphic artists >baiyon< has also been producing ethereal and engaging tracks since 1998. having journeyed through cut up hip hop house and dub regions under his conceal moniker, d1 invited him to perform two ecstatically received live sets as baiyon at dublins deaf festival in 2005 and in 2007. now for our 41st in the d1 catalogue we are presenting 4 flawless minimal >trecks< of deep space activity. first up is >s soup< a slick fusion of traditional japanese block grooves and drum machine that climbs its way up into a cloud bursting deep dub house melody explosion. side a is completed by a remix of aforementioned track by south african dj/producer >shane berry< of synewave and trapez fame. the mission continues through >the middle< showing a slightly tougher side to this usually light hearted artist. the plate concludes with a stunning bouncy deep jerky house number >can ride, can walk, cant wait< sweet deep melodies dubbed out over club chuggin beats and a red hot squidge bassline

jona is back with manta: a sick, expertly crafted new e.p. for get physical music. 24-year-old belgian jonathan troupin s true arrival on the house and techno block his debut 12- for get physical, the learnings. since then, he s chalked up another acclaimed e.p. for physical, tizia, not to mention assorted releases for labels like fumakilla and resopal red, and high profile remixes for michal ho, soffy o, daso and labelmates booka shade and m.a.n.d.y. jona doesn t mess about: title track manta immediately establishes itself as a no-holds-barred, peaktime club weapon, with a hard, pure-of-purpose kickdrum taking centre stage while kinetic drum edits and pressurized fx patter in, out and around it. a dizzying synth motif adds to an already mind-bending brew, while each successive build and drop ravishes the listener into submission. this is music to immerse yourself in, for sure, but above all it s music to really, really dance to. at this point you might expect the pace to let up, but b-side amon is a similarly hectic, energetic cut. all rolling bassline, acidic synth cycles, crisp percussion, jump-up vocal samples and surging narcotic effects, amon is a blast of magnificently controlled chaos for the party s more intense moments. the 12- draws to a close with exoplanet dub a no less formidable but certainly more spacious club track. its addictive, zig-zagging melodies reminding us of the more playful side to jona s music. with manta, jona furnishes us with three vehement yet elegant tracks guaranteed to turn a dancefloor near you inside out

nice price deal !!! cool christian hoff electro-breaks re-edit of the chemical classic...

its time to introduce a new talent on the block c-system. operating from the sunny spain and one of his very first official releases was immediately charted by none other than dave clarke! alongside his contribution to the rotterdam based patterns, c-system also signed some impressive new from from his hand to adult (run by paul hazendonk). stephane signore supports this propelling dancefloor monster with a remix that will rock the crowd big-time!

folklore comfort is combined with serious block rocking beats !!

following on from the block busting torpedo bootz vol.1 the breakbeat bangers from germany are back once again cutting up some killer tracks with classics from their own collection in their funky breakbeat bomb style. not for the faint hearted these are perfect fodder for eclectic floors or for anytime that you need to raise a smile on the dancefloor. the knock off ninjas from deutschland raid the pasadenas back catalogue (cant make it to pasadena), make free with the first sisters of soul the supremes, (u keep me chickie pow) take their lives in their hands by roasting ugly duckling (ugly japaneeze) and finish off on disco! disco! disco song! by banging together three different disco hits into one disco funk classic. for everyone whos bored to tears by put your hands up for shit electro records.

shadi megallaa kennt man schon von tic tac toe records und produkt schallplatten. jetzt klickt und groovt er auf kalimari

alex finkin & reverend p deliver us two new massive titles with two remixes a big 4 tracker already played & supported by every major dj

coming up with a mixture of drumfunk elements, dubstep vibes and old school sounds, martsman is the new kid on the block that will prove you wrong if you thought youve heard it all in drum & bass. >kontamin< is a journey back to the good old days when jungle didnt have the obligation for constant climax that is found in most drum & bass tunes today

no stranger to fans of funk, soul, r&b and house music,tim fuller breaks out with his debut album! solidifying his place as one of underground dance musics freshest new vocalists. produced by sean dimitrie along with nav bhinder, fuller is able to showcase his entire range by visiting the many faces of house music with an infectious and universally appealing release. delivering the feel good tone of a dance record, fuller forges his own path using anthem styled vocals, seductive solos,complex harmonies and some dancehall reggae thrown in for good measure. taking the listener through the block party sound of the early 80s with title track the slightest touch, rolling disco vibe with cheap advice to the jazz tip with beautiful (along with acclaimed jazz artist denzal sinclaire), fuller expresses himself through both his subtleties and casual demeanor, enticing the listener to explore every song on this tightly sewn double pack.

there is a new kid on the block - kyrad - 32 years old, born and raised in switzerland and is already predicted a bright future within the drum n bass scene.. incl utah jazz remix

the second ep on console music comes from the bubbling with talent eastern block! the slovenian veztax, known for his numerous releases and dj performances sharing stage with massive acts such as depeche mode, teams up with the young talent aneuria to deliver the two minimal techno slammers on the a side and sun40 remix on the flip

electrofied techhouse by alex parsons. he is known from releases on brique rogue, block records and hypnotic. incl audio soul project rmx

wie fuer modeselektor bekannt gibts hier erneut eine mischung aus skurrilem, tanzbarem and genre-uebergreifendem. entstanden in zusammenarbeit mit maximo park, otto von schirach, thom yorke, paul st. hilaire, siriusmo und puppetmastaz

adam beyers mad eye imprint has been the quietest of his 3 in terms of its output over the last few years but it has by no means made he least impact. the 5 releases so far have had massive dj support from across the techno scene with the last release being played by a huge cross section of djs. this time adam has really turned on the style with these 2 tracks with the a side china girl being a funky killer with its grooving bassline and drum groove immediately bringing you in before the addictive wooden block melody and warped edits creating an addictive intensity that put simply - just works. hear it on a system and see the dancefloor react and youll see where were coming from

hector moralez s minority music imprint is back up and running after a long absence. the re launch comes with a dirty club driven jam with killer remixes. already a proven winner with sneak, mark farina, heather, joey youngman and others.the first remix is by hector and cubase dan under their block committee guise turning out the original , with new drums and beefed up energy. flip for chris carriers remix, an almost acidic take is the ultimate third turntable candy and excels on a big system. last up is spettros redoo with a more ethereal, experimental vibe bringing in a whole new flavor

now everybody on the block can hear you. (they should be able to see your glow from several miles away however) (green glow-in-the-dark)

the spencer & hill guys are back on the block with their new single get it on. more quality funky house with an electro edge, from german producers, spencer & hill. think seamus haji meets freemasons. massive crossover potential. this tune is already on the run since a few weeks but its even getting stronger and stronger. this kontor release contaisn an exclusive dj dlg remix !! reactions are massive and this tune is already in the box of several global players like gardeweg, sunloverz, steve patron etc

the spencer & hill guys are back on the block with their new single get it on. more quality funky house with an electro edge, from german producers, spencer & hill. think seamus haji meets freemasons. massive crossover potential. this tune is already on the run since a few weeks but its even getting stronger and stronger. reactions are massive and this tune is already in the box of several global players like gardeweg, sunloverz, steve patron etc

marc o tool is back on the block with a new double strike. marco delivers two oppositional tracks, both made for turning dancefloors into freaky places. >twister< again shows his affinity to harmonies, driving basslines and warm pads, where as >extra medium< takes us to a darker and more technoid place

das rattert ja ganz ordentlich. techno der härteren gangart mit spätneunziger charme

big melodic tune by christian fischer & the ascent. incl remixes by stefan mallmann, sreech, block & derhardt

"till now you know everything about mad in sicily, the music, the party, the history of his original movers; heres just another couple of big tunes that makes mad in sicily such a special experience to live the must madox breaks remix of his electro hit feedback with john acquaviva and bass on her face an unreleased west coasted jam by new godfathers on the block blatta & inesha themselves "

a heavy one tracker that has all the elements of a classic house track. just bounce does what is says bouncy beats, jazzy horns and deep elements all make this a dancefloor destroyer. alexander east mixes things up nicely on his signature deep mix to round out the a side. slum science work the b side with a deep and moody remix perfect for anytime of the night. hector moralez & cubase dan team up as the block committee and serve up a tough, dubby rework of the original

entered buzz charts this week, huge hit expected for this end of a year. after making a name for himself as the hottest young producer on the block (bloc party, maximo park, the rapture to name a few) paul epworth finally releases his own much anticipated solo material as phones. for those familiar with his floor slaying remixes under this alias for artists as varied as new order, goldfrapp, roxy music and black strobe, sharpen the knives and worryin hit the dancefloor hard. sharpen the knives is an agitated, visceral monster that climbs to a breakdown, leaving you begging for mercy, but with a huge grin on your face. >worryin< is a slower affair, still dark and digital and ever so slightly menacing. both tracks are a taste of great things to come from this prolific talent, leading into an album some time in 2007

new kid on the block jordy lishious is already building quite a name for himself in his home land holland delivering top form dj sets all over the country. expanding his talents he now drops 2 tracks full with funked up badass monstrous tech electro house.already supported by erick morillo, steve angello, marco v, benjamin bates, erick e, fedde le grand, dj delicious, wally lopez, dave spoon, mark knight, martijn ten velden, chuckie, don diablo, dj dlg, mync project, mike monday, robbie rivera and more

markantonio label !!v when he started his label in 2001, it farily soon turned out to be an ever growing success since big players like rino cerrone and marco carola picked up his outings. for this latest release markantonio combines the >old< with the new and presents a wonderfull collection of established artists and fresh young talent. cisco ferreira aka the advent opens up this ep with nuttin but quality - followed by killian of the cobra label. maurizio vitiello is a new kid on the block and for sure one to look out for

tombone 09 comes like a comeback of this great label. one of their best releases so far and with david k being just recognized by cocoon this cooperation is sure to get recognized. david k who is actually the engineer of various top parisian production camps, remixes dj did this time, new kid on the block but both surprise with three extremly fresh and delectable vibration electro house grooves, direct thick grooves total opposite to minimal boringness of some many platters these days. check out the excellent >electric wave< with its amazingly old school new skul vocoders. hit potential

evelyn champagne kings 1977 smash i dont know if its right gets the rework on side a check the bassline and brass section and you ll know you ve heard it somewhere else before, on side b jeffrey osbournes superb vocal delivery from 1976 gets the extended cut up courtesy of the group he was in at the time l.t.d. an original block party classic with bambatta, grandmaster flash, kool herc and all the originators of hip hop cutting up the break for the b boys back in the bronx in the late 70s early 80s

after his comeback single for playhouse we salutÉ nick calingaert back on the block with this detroit influenced italo stormer. analog feeling is the key word here ! straight jacking chicago groove with a murder bassline and soaring strings takes the track to higher level while slightly misjointed analogeffects tackles your toes. phonique who is currently riding high with remixes and releases on fine, simple and buzzing fly turns >through< into summer maddnesswith groovy drumprogramming and a strong breakdown perfect for those outdoor parties we all wait for !holmar filipsson (from mr negative/thugfucker fame) is keeping it real with a even more summery feel with light melancolic string work and minimal beats. with his own words >this is happy house as its best< � we think so too !

starting with london based duo lo-rez, who have been releasing on labels like hi-phen, shva and david duriez s block records. they are putting some bleeps back in action with their rockin clubtune >embed<. watch out for their full 12inch on morris audio citysport later this year! llc is paris based laurent le coustumer, the man behind the famous blabla poetry project�. crossing over the argentina to pick up the hot juan fracik from buenos aires and his pumpin 808 styled track >baby on the water<! bit of a dash dude style, he s definitely a guy to watch! finishing off a well balanced ep with some deep detroit styled techno courtesy of top irish producer t-polar! gary spence has been releasing his debut album >department of stealth< on morris audio citysport and has been working with labels like karloff, epsilonlab and thinner

a new bassethound, a new producer !! sinisa tamamovic from banka luka with a piece of eastern block techno to rollin faster driven percussive techhouse that will damage the dancefloor. extremly groovin.. supported by carl cox, ben sims and mark broom !!

as the dust settles on sick trumpets first release we now have the pleasure of working with two of the most talented cats on the block landslide and don freeman oh and some fella called phil asher has delivered the remix

nice price deal !!! got to get away ep comes with 3 different mixes : the original house mix is a floor filler that will please the most difficult of crowds with its tough beats and ragga-influenced vocal thanks to the uplifting features of the young and talented californian reilly and london s big shotta.on the b-side, jam block s very own dj porky delivers an electro influenced, big room mix whereas play mo bitch crew serves an adam freeland-style remix, with groovy ragga break and beats. a dancefloor filling cut for sure, in the vain of bob sinclar s «zookey»

the first subrelease on mo s ferry beautifully sounding and exceptionally nice packlage sublet fenou. the first 10inch starts with dapayk & midnight emergencyone of the most blissful tracks we ve heard in a while. organic and clicking with beautiful vox reminiscent to a man called adams best moments or even the a real underground mix that ebtg would have propably liked to make. uberrocking! flip right over to so inagawa & sakurai , new artists on the block with some excellent sensitive minimal electro frickling that makes this package round and a pure collectores gem

injecting new life into block party classic curtis blow the breaks, re-editing and boomptifying primus quirky rock classic tommy the cat and giving 80s disco classic hotstreaks bodywork a new lick of paint

three huge tracks mixing up raw beats with block rocking tribal percussion, massive breakdown are followed by an energetic pulse of dancefloor madness !!

amazing jenny from the block styled house with breaks flavour !! wackside remix!!

44 tracks on 2 cds

best of 23 incl apache, miley, felix and many more !