wretch 32, real name jermaine scott, is one of the uks most loved mcs - from the underground up. from his early years in londons flourishing grime scene back in the early 00s, the tottenham-raised lyricist has always stood out from the crowd. his conscious and reflective bars, along with an extremely relaxed flow, made him a firm favourite on the uk hip hop circuit. much like tinie tempah, wretch 32 has proved that british mcs can reach the mainstream without selling their soul to pop. the first fruits of this crossover success were tasted in january 2011, when his single traktor broke into the domestic top five following an appearance on the bbc sound ofÉ list. and his second official single, unorthodox, fared even better, peaking at number two in april. so its clear that much has changed since his debut lp of 2008, wretchrospective - but has public recognition come at the expense of what marked wretch 32 out as such a talent in the first place? not at all - on the opening title-track, the rapper lets the listener know that its the same old wretch at work. over a drum-heavy hip hop beat he sets up the rest of the album well, advising everyone to fasten their seatbelts as he prepares to take them on a ride that they wont forget in a hurry. never be me finds wretch delving into his past, opening up about making certain decisions in life that got him to where he is today. featuring rnb newcomer angel on the hook, the track has an inspirational feel to it - all over another impressive, but this time more grime-influenced, beat. a true standout is anniversary, with alex mills on singing duties - its a love song, minus any cheese. then the album lurches into the electro-infused sanes the new mad - a glimpse into wretchs party lifestyle, with ladies and alcohol at the forefront of his attentions. and closer dont go just might be one of the tracks of the year.

dj diamond is 24 year old karlis griffin from the west side of chicago. he has been producing music since the age of 13 and djing since 20, heading the -flight muzik- clique of footwork producers. you might recall his two tracks from our -bangs & works vol.1- footwork compilation of last year. in addition hes also released several mix cds in chicago, but this, his first international album showcases his unique style of footwork music. dj diamond is a unique producer with his own distinct style and an unusual ear for unexpected sonic and rhythmic combinations within the footwork template. often he thoroughly edits samples into tiny trance-inducing, techno-like stabs. combining this with a penchant for neon synths and loose, broken drums (that are often more effect-laden and freeform than those of of his peers) and you have a sound which has an intriguing, deeper, dreamlike feel. the breadth and quality of his production is clear when you listen to this album. take opener -rep yo clique-s woozy drawling synths and tribal tom patterns next to -speakerz n tonguez- with it-s snapping snares, minimal, repetitive voice samples and martial, detailed drum work. then a track like -torture rack- which is like grime in outer space: a minimal bassline and some samples from a computer game, while a bass kick stumbles at half time, swarms of percussive detail giving it drama. its a brilliant exercise in wonky tension. the extraordinary -decoded- comes across like a kind of amalgam of trance and prog rock bombast at 160bpm while -wreckageÕs- high pitch saw noise is like a strange metallic bird-call, over light cymbals, gabba-like kicks and metallic claps. -digimons- harmonic microedits could even be an snd track transported to chicago. finally the albums closer -i choose you- rolls out over a heavily edited and processed soul sample, its drums rolling off at odd angles to almost seasick effect.

nick karamalakis from greece is the man behind the project -infinity-,also well known from the duo progenitor. over the years nick had some releases at namful labels like iono music, blue tunes, mikrokosmos,y.s.e., spintwist, aphonix e.t.c and on all tracks he received overwhelming reactions. infinitys productions incorporate a strong rhythmic and musical feel whilst remaining deep and stompy - a combination which gets any progressive floor moving! his debut album -control group- features nine previously unreleased progressive trance tracks with thumping kicks, groovy rythms and deeply pushing baselines,produced with a crispy fat morning sound that takes the listener on a journey of great emotions. be ready for another iono top release, coming from greece, one of the international hot spots of progressive trance, presented by an highly ambititious artist.

nice price deal !!! dunkle, treibende elektro-beats treffen auf raue gitarren. die geschwindigkeit ŸberschlŠgt sich, die bŠsse stampfen. mit >letters and signs - part one< veršffentlichen northern lite ihr sechstes studioalbum. seit zwšlf jahren schie§t die band von erfurt aus elektrometeore ins firmament. die gangart ist schneller, bestimmter und spannungsgeladener als je zuvor. <p>die stilistik der zehn songs bleibt im ohr kleben und macht sich besonders in den beinen bemerkbar. northern lite beweisen: elektronische musik und klassisches songwriting schlie§en einander nicht aus. schon das titelstŸck >letters & signs< verschmilzt hymnische melodien, treibende gitarren und synthie-sweeps zu einem energiegeladenen amalgan. >i grope in the dark / i cant find my mark / i touch and i feel, but nothing is real< - gro§e pop-lyrik Ÿber den orientierungsverlust inmitten eines wusts aus zeichen und dem versuch der neuordnung. ein spiel freier kreativer krŠfte, welches im frŸhjahr 2010 mit einem update verfeinert wird. >letters & signs - part two< wird den fokus in richtung club verschieben - ein album fŸr die tanzflŠche und lange clubnŠchte. <p>northern lite spielen diesen sommer die angesagtesten festivals, darunter das >sonne, mond und sterne - festival<, wo sie neben sven vŠth und peter fox ein weiteres musikalisches highlight setzen werden. die fans sind in freudiger erwartung auf die prŠgnanten elektronischen sounds und die unique liveshow der band. die beweist, dass dieser sound nicht nur in den clubs funktioniert. durch die single >letters & signs werden auch im radio die tŸren aufgehen, das video wird bei den entsprechenden kanŠlen wie just music oder tape tv seinen platz finden und ende herbst werden bundesweit wieder die clubs bespiel

travis stewart is a producer whos always been admired by the electronic cognosenti, both as a solo producer in his project machinedrum and also as one half of sepalcure on hotflush recordings. after a break from producing he started to resurface in a major way last year with the -many faces e.p.- on glasgows luckyme label. however, for -room(s)-, his latest album on planet mu, he s well ahead of the curve, approaching the album in a way he s never worked before.the tracks on room(s) were started on the spur of the moment, often whilst traveling and finished in the studio, with the notion in mind that great moments of inspiration are fleeting so its best to grab on to that moment when it happens and squeeze it for all its worth. travis says of this process, -i feel like the energy of a song is lost the longer you spend working on it. this experiment in becoming less attached to my work essentially lead to a lot of songs that are connected sonically and aesthetically.-

yuri mendez jr. has an amazing gift for composing good songs. he arranges them and records them brilliantly, and then groups them together on an album in an unpredictable yet cohesive way (his last album had 22 tracks. this one only has 8). uri mŽndez jr. is a true artisan in the best sense of the word. this is pajaro sunrises third album, and although the essentials havenÕt changed (good songs, great songs), the rest has certainly evolved. yuris voice sounds more and more emphatic, and with an extensive register full of nuances, he sings a story in every song. in doing this, he covers a stunning vocal range that dazzles from the first listen. yuri has been playing together with the same fantastic band for some time now. with them, he has rehearsed the tracks (many of which they were already playing in concerts), and then gone into the studio where almost everything was recorded with everyone playing live. the benefits of having a group that has already travelled together, as well as shared stages and life experiences are evident. and, if this disc breathes anything, its travel, highways, and familiar stories stolen from faraway places that also feel nearby. its a grandiose yet intimate album that thrills and grows with each listen.

der aus sizilien stammende und auf jamaika residierende alborosie aka alberto d ascola, prŠsentiert sein zweites album fŸr greensleeves! nach der >escape from babylon< wird jetzt nŠgel mit kšpfen gemacht und die revolution gleich doppelt angegangen - nicht ohne augenzwinkern, aber auch mit dem nštigen ernst thematisiert alborosie was unsere welt derzeit in atem hŠlt. die cd kommt mit 16 tracks und hat Ÿber 50 minuten spielzeit, eine ganz spezielle reise durch die urbanen dschungel & gedankenwelt unserer zeit an der keiner vorbei kommt - brilliant!

sine music released the second album by merge of equals entitled submerge. the album will be available on cd and at all well known download stores. as the title suggests: listeners of submerge dive deep down into the sound-world of flavio maspoli. this versatile, multifaceted artist and producer from zuerich caused a sensation in the european music scene with his debut creation intoxication and now, with his new album, puts the listener, already with the first track, into a kind of rapture of the deep. the world is one could well be the credo of this new album submerge. with titles like tvija lijubov, biya, opium or atesh mystic and exotic tones taken from a wide variety of cultures fuse with modern beats and futuristic electronic sounds to enter a new symbiosis. the captivating vocals in varying languages of the guest vocalists gina estrada, sitta foehr, jelena schweizer, katt tait and kotomi bisang-mori guarantee a very special multi-cultural deep-sea dive while discretely enhancing the established chillout and lounge paths. even the classic bar chillout lover will be rewarded with tracks such as kleine wolke or heart & mind. the artist describes this new slot he has created as >magic chill•< offering a balance separate from prevalent trends.

since his first two personal album releases on kilk records, serafim tsotsonis has been developing into a talented musician. with the release of his brand new album. beautiful people, the greek artist takes a step further, presenting even more facets of his diverse talent with a work of exceptional polyphonic delights.in the albums opening track red, green, blue, a unique postmodern lullaby, the serene atmosphere of a childs room, is pierced with the sounds of an urban environment. an imposing performance by zach soars together with a chorus comprised by mikael delta, kid moxie, kiki, antoneta kotsi, fay depasta and serafim himself. at the same time, dimitri vassilakis, one of the foremost recognized greek wind musicians, adds further brushstrokes of sensitivity with his saxophone. with relaxed beats, unequivocal references to 80s melancholic electronica and the vocals of kiki and kid moxie, my own sea invites the listener to dive into the waters of his own dream world. in a way, it constitutes a continuation of serafims past creations, as heard in his earlier works, a fact that is sure to satisfy the most loyal of the artists fans. the dubstep references in the intro of so good, are intertwined with the modern electronic sound of berlin and the saxophone of dimitri vassilakis comes in at the end, marking a shift that leads to an exploration of new sound structures, in which european metronomy meets neo-jazz. the most radio-friendly track of the album comes with far away, a mutated balearic rhythm interpreted unpredictably by the rock-tinged voice of norwegian sverre olav r¿dseth. catch the cloud is where the album really takes off. a deep tech anthem for clubbers around the world, one can imagine it featured on the soundtracks of films such as berlin calling, had it been released sooner

rising up to take his place as king of the underground, dj w!ld, one of the key residents at circo loco opens the doors to >palace<, his debut artist album that is bursting with raw layers of funk and pure jacking beats and perfectly captures the infectious sound he is renowned for

the beginning of a new era. founded in 2005 by thomas wendel aka don williams the beloved seminal imprint with cult status mojuba is facing the next level with the debut album kawasaki by stereociti from tokyo. when in 2005 the first sounds of mojuba were introduced to the world, people quickly realized that there is something very special going on different to the usual house or techno business É it was something more emotional, more personal, somewhat more deeply rooted! stereociti aka ken sumitani is truly one of japans finest when it comes to uncompromising underground dance music with heart & soul, whether it is the realm of deep house music or the darker moods of detroit techno. you can actually feel that his roots go far back into the early days of electronic club music but never lose sight of the history of soul, funk or dub. his debut kawasaki, named after his hometown, is delivering the quintessence of what is considered as the mojuba sound. being capable of such a musical sense, it was no wonder that the other mojuba family members nick solŽ, sven weisemann and oracy welcomed stereociti very warm. so if you are new to the world of mojuba, please tune in and enjoy the journey! kawasaki is a timeless piece of music, equipped with everything you need for an outstanding album experience. it will take you by the hand from the very first moments and will be there for you second by second, minute by minute, hour by hour, day by day until you let it go

jackmaster wurde vom renommierten dj mag zum breakthrough dj des jahres 2010 ernannt und bereits mit einem beitrag auf der famosen red bull academy cd uk hunky geehrt. sein fabric-mix ist eine eklektische & wilde party-mixtur aus dubstep, detroit techno, booty-bass, house & garage mit 29 tracks aus 4 dekaden in 71 atemberaubenden minuten mit einem einfach sagenhaften flow!

mystery, magic and luck perfectly define this new opus. lucky number ? indeed, 13 can bring luck and happiness! 13 is believed to bring bad luck in the west and good luck in asia. this is why, 13 is written in chinese... out of superstition! the sounds are imbued with this mysterious and magic atmosphere. escape blends with mystery, adding a mystic and thrilling feel and giving intensity throughout the tracks george v records has gone back to basics with this new release that will please all buddha-bar lovers. mystic quest , the first cd, is an invitation to escape and travel with tracks from jojo effect, mystic diversion, ganga or florzinho. secret bliss , the second cd, is more mysterious and up-tempo. it takes us to an electronic music world where trendy bass sounds combine with traditional instruments offering a moving and eloquent symphony. we can mention dr kucho, volkan uca, mhd or parov stelar for instance. a compilation that will live up to the reputation of the buddha-bar music collection.

bullet train is the brainchild of marc thomas one of the hottest properties in dubstep at the moment. currently riding high with the massive wave of interest surrounding his i-dj coverage, marc s consistent bullet train label has been a revelation since its inception 2 years ago. this cd celebrates what the label stands for, taking in remixes & tracks from the likes of unicorn kid, borgore, bertie blackman, roska & last japan. for existing fans & newcomers to the label this cd provides a snapshot of all that is good in the world of dubstep.

best of summer tunes!

new tradition is the debut album of alexis tyrel also known as gideon. his album is full of big and small anthem tracks which are highly melodic and full of original sounds and yet great for a broad variety of dancefloors. every track has been produced as if it was a single in its genre, so do not expect any lose ends. with this 40th release on the lessismore label alexis tyrel gives another interpretation of what less is more is, as the label has displayed in its releases so far. new tradition can therefore be seen as the starting point of a new direction already announced by lessismore. this album is a melodic roller coaster taking you all over the place with deep and housy grooves, tribally beats, chordish minimalistic detroit, funky techno, deep progressive and lovely melodies. the arrangements are classic and give a timeless feel to this unique debut albumthe album will be released on cd and vinyl. both the vinyl and digital release will contain remixes by gui boratto, heiko laux, estroe, gideon, ferreck dawn and mbc. early plays by:luciano, steve bug, laurent garnier, heiko laux, estroe, mark henning, luigi madonna..

re-mastered by primal scream & kevin shields + dixie narco ep bonus disc!

chaim avitals seductive house sound with its subtle oriental flavour has been enchanting dance floors around the world for several years. on his debut album >alive< his music becomes all the more universal: with a unique ear for suggestive melodies, the musician from tel aviv shapes these euphoric moments of club music into absorbing pop songs. they burst out of the club doors and ring out of radios and headphones. with the opener >rain< we feel a soft, summer rain showering over us. the melodies glisten like the suns rays piercing a cloudy sky

space invadas is a project of two well-known artists: katalyst and steve spacek. space invadaÕs album soul-fi is receiving rave reviews and airplay from tastemakers around the globe as well as having 4 singles smashed on national radio in australia where the record has been released earlier this year. the album is being championed abroad by likes of gilles peterson on bbc1, garth trinidad on kcrw in la, tyler askew in nyc, andrew jervis (ubiquity) in san fran to name just a few. getting much love in the us and throughout europe where the record is yet to be released via bbe records. looks like its going to be a big year ahead for space invadas.

ministry of sound returns for the summer with latest instalment of clubbers guide.the hottest album to hit the shelves contains the definitive selection of upfront club smashes and dancefloor hits that will have you raving through the nations favourite season. with an unbeatable line up of the biggest names in dance music all on one album, this is the essential soundtrack to your summer.

just a classic album

3cd compilation of the classic soul anthems of the 60s, 70s and 80s !!

your party warm-up on radio nrj every weekend. now mixed by dj joss on a brand new compilation, including tracks from louis botella & dj joss, kylian mash feat. akon, congorock, bob sinclar, alex gaudino, axwell, tim berg, benny benassi, mason...

the rhythms have a house/techno/breakbeat influenced feel but with less heft, with a bleepy downtempo character and movement without boominess, like four people clapping in their living room before heading out for the evening. through this, he creates a sense of minor drama, the kind that doesnt call attention to itself, but sneaks up on you with its haunting, focused sense of melodic timing.

please welcome a first for skyline recordings. yes our first artist album release has come! from the moment that i first heard stop the bus and purification, i knew that funkshone would be releasing an album. 2 years from those first releases we now have it, shining by funkshone.here you have a 12 track album that covers the funky four corners of the the world. opening up the album is a drumtastic break beat explosion called let the drum speak and oh yes brothers and sisters let them scream the roof off. accompied by tom mcload on the baratone who lays down a monster of a groove. the album also offers you the raw, deeper love droppin and wired which all feature the dynamic and superb soulful voice of nastasha watts. other new and super funky recordings are run for it, the strut, two new original funky workouts. also included are two bboy stompers hot wheels the chase(from the film gordens war) and panama (first released by the roy porter sound manchine band). both are super heavy weight versions ready to blow up! im so proud to release this album on skyline recordings, please open up your ears, and let funkshone find that shining place in you mind, body and soul - let the sound flow in. the message is simple, feel the groove and get into it! from james brown and funkadelic to kool and the gang and the fatback band, its all about the groove and that sound. in an age where digital technology is fast becoming king, funkshone offer you a slice of yesterday for tomorrow. so turn it on, turn it up and get down to the deep funk sound that is shining by funkshone.

previously known as universal funk, the black lillies debut freestyle release is a distinctive and highly original work. fusing electronica, soul, house & jazz with an ethereal, eclectic other worldly feel and featuring contributions from thulla wamberg, hannah vasanth & jo harrop.

the singles conllection on cd !!!

just a classic!

2xcdfeat. 20 full length mixes! the most cutting edge house & electro club tracks from ibiza 2010!feat. rhythm masters & mync,micky slim,sergio fernandez,jewel kid,jacob plant and many more

incl. tv rock, david tort, dirty south, abel ramos, denis the menace and many more

feat.tracks / remixes by paul van dyk, showtek, technikal bk, kutski, klubfiller, system f, kidd kaos and many more

14-track-cd der thinkloud-crew aus plauen. mit gastauftritten von aloe blacc (stones throw), grand agent (superrappin), kev brown (up above), oddisee, trek life kaimbr, portformat u.v.a. nahezu alle der tracks sind exklusiv. produziert wurde doppin mirrors vom thinkloud-mann stroe in berlin. angesiedelt zwischen rap, experimentellen beats und neo-soul.

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that juan maclean is just a bundle of contradictions. here hes created one of the years best mix cds and not just a proper party mix, which it certainly is, but even what you might call an >important< mix, a timely lesson in the enduring spirit of house musicÑand how does he choose to describe the process of putting it together? as an >existential tailspin<!

walls are a band from london made up of members sam willis (of allez-allez) and alessio natalizia (of banjo or freakout), >we take our inspiration by the sense of discovery, curiosity and playful nature of our approach to making music. we have a pastoral take on the natural world, music that has a natural, unique and personal feel - utilizing the best that old / modern technology has to offer.<

feat.exclusive tracks by martyn, starkey, shortstuff, caspa & rusko, untold and more!