kepler is no exception to that approach. a tough groove, backed by an enormous bass drum marches forward, while the looped melody patterns keep the energy flowing. the well-structured break downs and crisp hats will provide maximum impact on a proper dancefloor near you. cosmic vision takes us on an excursion into deep space. the sleek slow burner morphs tripped-out, effect filled pads with funk-driven percussion sounds. going full throttle midway, after a mysterious voice starts leading the way.

chaka khan, born yvette marie stevens, is an american singer-songwriter whose career has spanned four decades, beginning in the 1970s as the frontwoman and focal point of the funk band rufus. often dubbed the queen of funk, khan has won ten grammys and has sold an estimated 70 million records worldwide.
*what cha gonna do for me* (1980) is arguably the best effort of the partnership with arif mardin. slowly but surely the two began to craft an even more successful and innovative sound. the album peaked at #3 in the r&b albums chart of 1981.
the cover of *we can work it out* gets a brash and funky stevie wonder �style arrangement, with gregory phillanganes doing great synth work. the best song here, *i know you, i live you*, displays brilliant bass and drum.
pressing on 180 gram audiophile vinyl.

al & tone are back with 2 new dancefloor heaters! their crate digging pays off as al goes to work on �silly-, a groovy up-tempo disco tune while tone comes through with a slam dunk, carving up the disco funk jam �dis-go theme� on the flipside. 2 cuts to get the party started. on 7 inchvinyl!

finally putting to rest a one-year break, retreat is back in full swing in order to bring more heat this summer thanks to the busted moniker ep from quarion! with four tracks that showcase a jazzier, somewhat wilder side of the retreat co-founder, busted moniker has the stamp of a producer on top of his game, squeezing out all of the funk from his machines and letting loose without too much over-thinking. can you handle it?

it�s happening again� after showcasing the up and coming arcarsenal from bass cadet records on their first opus, the london via berlin based record label has found another young, talented and as-yet unknown producer � repo man � for his debut release, repo man has found a perfect home at tinh - deep balearic to weird stripped down techno to floor-filler summer jams, the tinh �anything goes� ethos is fully satisfied on this ep. to top it all off, the record comes armed with the great anaxander on remix duties, transforming �open green� into an upbeat, g-funk house scorcher - those crazy synths will get you throwing that bottle of hennessey high in the air!

essex rascals make a seamless segue from podcast (way back wednesdays) to wax with this superb 4 tracker of disco / funk / proto & soul reworks pretty much something for all here.

one of the most all encompassing electro ep�s to come out of cpu. koova, aka gavin pykerman - one third of the critically acclaimed london modular alliance, steps up with 4 cuts of impeccable electro. side a takes you back to the multi-layered robotic funk of kraftwerk.

very limited 2015 repress! some say sparks is rays best work so far and we could not agree more. theunison response from our early supporters is, that the indestructible sphere of spark is shining very bright on the floors. supported by alan fitzpatrick, ken ishii, technasia, funk d void, joel mull, par grindvik.

venezuela born and barcelona based artist phran returns for his second ep on klasse wrecks. bringing back the fuzz he debuted with on wrecks002, the 3000 modes ep is a development of his signature style, expanding with more machine drum funk and distorted landscapes. four slices of varied but coherent styles and a dubbed out remix from samo + baba stiltz make for a must have purchase!

killer funk from the henry stone s miami vaults. 1972 classic repressed and remastered for 2014 in original artwork as a dinked 7inch. heavy duty dancefloor nugget! official re issue.

dj f inaugurates the first release from his new label prayers for the long life. four tracks spanning deep, minimal techno, 90�s anthemic house and warm, funk infused breaks. a truly eclectic and forward thinking 12� sure to shatter dance floors this summer!

as one of the most exciting talents rising out of the uk, there is no better time for dc-10 resident richy ahmed to team up with new yorks seminal house imprint, strictly rhythm, and release * cant you see ep*. opening with a hard-hitting 4/4 beat * cant you see* features a funk-laden walking bassline adding fluidity to the mix, calling on the sound of the 80s and bringing it in to the present day. analog synth sounds are peppered amongst bluntly cut vocal samples, drawing inspiration from the clinical elements of techno, yet retaining the groove that ahmeds work is rapidly becoming synonymous with. the eps second track is ahmeds remix of logics 1990 classic * the warning*. the originals acapella has been repurposed by ahmed, looming over the tracks driving percussive elements. with a low-slung bassline interchanging with sizzling hi-hats, the remix pulls the original away from its blissed-out roots and firmly into the warehouse, providing new meaning to one of the legendary strictly rhythm�s many classic club anthems.

yoruba records is proud to present this four-track ep from label newcomer myles bigelow. having honed his craft as a graduate of the berklee college of music, myles is known for releases on his own imprint deep culture music and we�re excited to have him bring his blend of latin, jazz, and tropical rhythms to the yoruba family. the opening track, afro banger, as the title suggests is a dance floor ready afro-inspired ballad. the captivating combination of percussion, rolling bass and clever synth stabs in this track demand peak hour airtime. house rocka is yet another floor-ready tune. with its fat, punching bass and smooth conga �laden beat this track will keep a floor moving at any hour. the b-side of this release opens with spiritual awakening. seemingly led by steel drums and gentle guitar arpeggios, the introduction of a warm bass line takes this groove in a hypnotic direction. finally the title track of this release, turning pages opens up with a smooth string bass line perfect for setting the mood a little deeper. the sensual vocals and subtle yet underlying funk-inspired guitar melody make this groove suitable for dance floors, cars, and home stereos alike.

von zeit zu zeit kommt ein dj, sänger oder produzent daher, der zwischen den unterschiedlichen szenen wandelt, der die brücke zwischen den einzelnen bewegungen schlägt und deren musikfans vereint. seven davis jr hat diese qualität. seine produktionen haben eine rohheit, einen losen, hoppelnden groove, der selbst die hartnäckigsten hüften in bewegung bringt

hello sailor is a party and record label based in brooklyn, ny founded by brazilian-born, new york based renata do valle. since 2012, the label has been staging events with an array of local and international artists. following the killer first release ( muko wapi ), featuring the joakim rework was never going to be easy, but luckily sao paolo dj duo selvagem step up ! acclaimed releases on the beats in space x label and universal cave have established them as a force to be reckoned with in the esoteric edits game. le freak is a cumbia style rendition of the chic classic, driven by insane synths and sampled drum loops, punctuated with low-pitched vocals in portuguese. tamanqueiro could be one of the greatest hits by jorge ben, if it wasn t written by elizio de buzios. that s his only release ever and now is a holy grail of brazilian funk, fetching small fortunes when found. here it appears in an extended and dj-friendly version.

2015 repress !! the prolific lay-far has had a string of stunning 12 inches over the past few years and nothing seems to be stopping him either. aroop roys eclectic work as a producer has been supported worldwide by numerous tastemakers including gilles peterson, kyoto jazz massive, patrick forge and laurent garnier. we got in touch with aroop after hearing his brilliant contributions on g.a.m.m. (brazil breakdown part 1 & 2) and on his basic fingers debut he continues his trait of delivering top quality reworks. three versatile tracks that pack a mean punch. rare groove, steel band disco and a slice of funk - it is all in here. come get it while its hot!

this album is another chapter in the ongoing there s-muchmore-to-brazil than-bossa-nova saga. it s filled with disco-eratracks produced for the brazilian domestic marketplace, some of which were hits, others which were quite obscure. what binds them all together - besides their common origins, time period and overall musical approach - is the fact that their reputation has been steadily transcending brazils borders. this has allowed these tunes to find their place on set lists, want lists and in the crates of the world s most discerning djs and tastemakers.

after the success of previous various artist eps, cultured underground outlet cinematic recordings is back with another tasteful ep that features tracks by label head soy mustafa, city 2 city, aubrey and john tejada & justin maxwell.

royal athlete with a nice four track ep , contains tracks from disco - funk - deep house ... tip

the undisputed masters of brain-altering, transcendent electronics return with their first studio album since 2010�s further. released to coincide with headline slots at glastonbury, sonar and bestival, the chemical brothers� eighth studio album - born in the echoes - is a magnificent eleven-track collection of lean, propulsive machine driven music. from juddering robotic funk to unhinged futurist freakbeat, icy spectral psych to rhapsodic analog synthetics, from euphoric spiritual acid to harmonic ambient distortion, the album is the sound of a reinvigorated chemical brothers creating some of the most mind-expanding music of their career to date.

on the first side side we got the title track kings & queens, featuring carlo and the unique voice of the singer / songwriter gjaezon. trippy chords combined with whirling hi-hats give that track a special melancholic, dark and warm feeling. perel transformed the second track speakerbox straight into a club banger - jacking grooves and cut up vocals by gjae, thats how we like it. and now sit back and relax while ranko serves you his cocktail of slow-motion funk and dubby grooves in his clarapark remix. on the flip side oliver gehrmann starts with his version of speakerbox: a floating and melodic sunrise hymn, including such a rolling bassline that your feet will do all the work for you. odysea take you back to the golden age of house music, therefor the boys created a soulful remix with majestic strings that give you nothing but goose bumps.

norwegian duo trulz & robin throw down the gauntlet with the third vinyl-only statement from the cymawax label, delivering an acidic take on their patented �hot and crunchy techno with soul.� the prolific pair from oslo have been a force in their country�s electronic music scene for over two decades, with massive singles for full pupp, eskimo recordings, and the cymasonic and cymawax labels to show for it. now, the agent acid ep finds trulz & robin infiltrating the secret lair of a 303 conspiracy and decoding a quartet of sonic documents full of heavy synthesized funk. the ep�s title track is a slinky introduction, featuring battling analog squelches and drum machine patterns while a disembodied vocal plays on top. �i disappear�, adding collaborator brokkoli on the voice, is a more in-your-face effort as its pulsating sequences give way to floor-thrilling breakdowns. the low end might of �magnetisk smultring� showcases trulz & robin�s experimental side, complete with a disconcerting middle passage that soon reveals gentle synth melodies over a hypnotic rhythm section. then �my body�, the release�s closing track, introduces mysterious feelings � percussive clicks and tones build steadily as dub effects, sharp washes, and ominous whispers take hold. the agent acid ep is another triumph for trulz & robin � a masterclass of covert nightclub maneuvers.

returning home after the acclaimed holding ep and the highly regarded clap clap remix, lurka continues with his journey into sonic bat country. partials kicks off with lurka�s typical intrigue, pads swell with distant spectres of percussion build into the most saturated kick of the year slapping you in the face like wet rag, while an architecture of syncopated hats and bit crunching snares lock the angles a shower of haunting bells falls. dancehall for witching hour. mach steps in with an equally holo-deck soundscape. drums swing in awkward alliance with dry wooden blocks and woozy binary language. both tracks united in their skewed viewpoint and distinctive awkward funk.

you re next: growling reece and jumping drums. ulterior motive show no sign of let up after the debut album the fourth wall. menacing and dancefloor tested *you re next* was made specially for the floor.
music city: super funk. blaxploitation. ulterior motive resurrect a style not heard for a while with this one. sounding live and full of energy music city is the slick older cousin of 2014 album cut sideways and will no doubt be just as popular.

the enigmatic danced til midnight graces the debut release for brand new uk label thylacine sounds. bringing together elements of disco, funk, hip hop, afrobeat, complemented perfectly by the spirit-channelling of the likes of fela kuti, babe ruth, chicago transit authority, via francis grasso and larry levan, over the four tracks... danced til midnights *sun bleach* ep is built for dancing, a treat for the ears and the feet. with a special appearance from vinyl hero tall black guy on the collaboration *wheat bread and eggs*, this is an audacious and energetic debut for the label and the artist, and a clear statement of intent of further gems to come on thylacine sounds.

cpu records are honoured to welcome back the elusive automatic tasty, aka jonny dillon, from dublin, who delivers 4 tracks of trench coat acid / electro funk with at�s signature acid-tinged break beats woven throughout. the life parochial demonstrates jonny�s accomplished studio mastery, where you�ll find nods to mr fingers, luke vibert and metro area. but more importantly his own stamp of quality and musicality where each track is bursting with insatiable melodies that compel you to listen again.

the silver rider is a transdimensional traveller and purveyor of fine disco, funk and soul. he is currently earthbound, inhabiting a studio somewhere between brooklyn, ny and austin, tx and has developed a penchant for drinking laphroaig scotch whiskey. here, he presents his first, solo vinyl release in the form of the silver street ep which features three cuts that blur the lines of boogie-funk, jazz fusion, tribal disco and psychedelic house

seriously underground minimal house on offer here from chicagos hakim murphy under a new alias. kallabo is the kind of mysterious, candle lit deep house you d hear on a giegling record. -porta- shuffles and bleeps in a more uptempo outing where you can hear the noise of tape in the background, competing with the hiss of the 808 hats to stunning effect. boops bring the funk in this reductionist house jam for analogue freaks. finally raw intuition stomps away with its brutal modular synth bassline run through a delay and knocking down everything in sight! highly recommended!

debut single for this hi-tech low-life straight from the slums of hong kong. the music of scott young is much like the city itself, intense and claustrophobic on one hand, dreamy and cinematic on the other. these tracks were made in what he calls the spaceshuttle energized by late night noodles under the shimmering neon signs.

mr. gerald henderson aka jammin gerald a true chicago house legend to the family! we are happy to bring you this great release from 1997 back & re-mastered on vinyl! (originally released 1997 as dance mania 220)

with four original tracks from chris carrier, this new ep is based around the original detroit vibe, with a hint of acid. the tracks all take their titles from famous nuclear devices, giving the music a foreboding overtone. rds-1 was the first weapon developed by the russians during the arms race of the early 20th century. the track is deep, driving and morose yet full of life. trinity was the codename of the very first nuclear test in 1945, this track is a shivering acid beast, minimal and absorbing. bwr 3 takes its name from one of the reactors at the doomed fukushima plant, subtle elements of funk flow through this restrained number. lastly comes chicago pile 1, the worlds first ever nuclear reactor, and a track that embodies the ominous possibilities of such an invention.

jetzt auch auf farbigem doppel-vinyl plus downloadcode: rockstar games und mass appeal records präsentieren eine genre übergreifende sammlung an neuer musik, kreiert von den produzenten the alchemist (dilated peoples, action bronson, lil wayne) und oh no (stones throw, talib kweli, de la soul) in zusammenarbeit mit woody jackson und tangerine dream. die gästeliste illustriert das breite spektrum der einflüsse und stilrichtungen. mit dabei sind earl sweatshirt (odd future), little dragon, killer mike (run the jewels), phantogram, samuel t.herring (future islands), freddie gibbs, tunde adebimpe (tv on the radio), u.v.a. die musik ist inspiriert vom soundtrack zu grand theft auto v und wird anfang april zunächst exklusiv in der pc version des spiels debütieren.

deep grooves on the housefloor

pressure traxx welcomes the mighty oslo label boss federico molinari! great atmospehric release perfect for the summer season!

a brand new series expanding its evergrowing family and showcasing music from friends for friends in a very promising sampler. tracks vol. 1 is the start of what it will sure come to be an outstanding collection of fresh club tracks full of deepness, funk and flavour.

a fifth edition of the mosaic split series arrives, pairing up productions from anne errez and clandestine, the production duo consisting of uk house/techno mainstays, neville watson and justin peace division drake. errez, of course, featured on the previous edition of this series and it s clear the leeds-based artist has made an impression on steve o sullivan with her tough stabs and dub flecked groove of * discovery inn* a perfect fit for mosaic. complementing this, the clandestine project looks to be a most promising endeavour for watson and drake on the basis of their two searing contributions with the urgent machine funk flex of * slave to the system* a proper highlight.

�javiera gonzález, the as yet unknown talent in the western world hailing from the underground bliss of her hometown santiago de chile, presents her debut ep -meet me twice-. javiera�s vocal stylings are at once haunting and irresistibly creating a mood that inspires views of far away places, abandoned and alone, yet somehow bathed in hope. her talent for vocal improvisation paired with the funk-infused analog electronics by tobias freund and mario jarpa s organ interact perfectly on this 6 track release.�

the third release on interzona13 s sister label outerzona13... black s debut was one of our best-selling 12 s of last year, so this highly anticipated follow up couldn t come soon enough ! edits ? yes, but out of the ordinary, and out of this world - a ron hardy staple teleports into the 21st century, elsewhere devastatingly good afro-soul is sure to work those thighs, and wrapping things up we get an impossible to resist, sultry, cosmic jazz-funk workout like no other. another keeper on this fine label !

after previous releases on hija de colombia, el nino andres (here credited as el nino only) debuts on new vinyl label called jackie brown. jackie brown aims to release series of mini lps, providing conceptual music stories, while at the same time not neglecting the main consequence of good house music � dance groove. house music infected with funk, soul and boogie grooves � we are not inventing nothing new, we�ve been inspired by many labels that came before. el nino delivers first story on our label, and in our humble opinion shows the very best side of house music with a groove and soul. though not all tracks are lengthy and floor ready, they make a great ensemble on �no boogie nights�, while tracks like �odds against tomorrow�, �thieves in the night� and �something ain�t right� work great on their own. everything is rounded up with amazing artwork from maximilian moser.

based in bristol, space hardware is a project headed up by hypercolour boss jamie russell that is rooted in an appreciation of p­-funk and the outermost hemispheres of soul and disco. so far the imprint has released material from glenn astro, blacksmif, deft and placeholder and, continuing to shapeshift with each new 12-, the next in the series comes courtesy of apollo and delsin affiliate bakradze. also operating under his gacha and winter flags aliases, bakradze is an artist who uses his own live instrumentation, an mpc and classic korg synths to build rich and woozy melodies that he anchors down with technical rhythm structures. his message from home delves deep into this framework and is packed with a serious degree of flair. astute sound design, balmy guitar tones and loose, natural drum patterns pepper an eglo-esque sound in another fine addition to the space hardware catalogue.

motor city. the home of hi-tek soul. or simply, the origin. just a few of the names with which to descibe a city in the heart of america that has the power to captivate ones imagination. in the early 20th century it revolutionized transport, ushered in an age of previously unknown mobility and became the automotive capital of the world. during the 60s it gave us motown, one of the most influential r&b and soul record labels to ever exist. and, before the turn of the millennium, it would bring forth another musical revolution: the one called techno music. to abstract division, the city of detroit and its artists are a major source of inspiration. as such, they decided their newest metropolis ep was to be an hommage, a means of giving back. this special package includes an original track that keeps close to the spirit of melodic, rhythmic, minimalism detroit is known for. it also features three very special remixes by close friends oscar mulero - under his trolley route alias (which he hasnt released music under since 2010) - function, who ups the darker ante and marcel fengler who infuses it with his trademark berlin funk.

180 copies worldwide, mint sealed stock imported from salsoul offices nyc - original 1996 stock!

with sounds as smooth as butter and grooves as juicy as jam fillings, joe the baker gill has cooked up two fondant slabs of disco funk right here. theres a sweaty post-punk sheen to cant explain thanks its slaphappy bassline, fuzzy guitars and sultry vocals. mamba gascoine, meanwhile, is a foggier, swampy slice of cosmic, dub-minded funk designed for the darker, heads-down moments. remix-wise the everreliable emperor machine step forward with two epic, 10-minute workouts that explore every possible corner of joes jiggling, party-friendly groove.

on their 2013 debut album voyage, l.a. duo de lux introduced their singular sound, a fusion of post-punk, disco, funk and synth wizardry. fun though voyage was, described by the guardian as -intricate, witty, inventive, dazzling and by dj mag as fresh, immediate, for their follow-up, de lux felt compelled to add an element of social commentary to the mix.

the second installment of uzuri�s �the wilderness sessions� delivers 3 tracks geared towards the refined dancers and listeners of the world. the idea here is slow burning broken beat tracks infused with the soul of jazz and funk. the ep opens with fox �n hound, a slightly menacing and equally sexy jam which ebbs and flows with a delightfully funky bass line and enough melodic accents to keep full attention. the secret here is in the details which are craft-fully manipulated by this talented duo. futonjam continues the trend of beautifully unfolding composition with its shuffled percussion and gracefully evolving melodies. a perfect track for home listening and for those deep sultry moments on the dance floor. the crown jewel of this release is certainly the near 9 minute odyssey that is zukunft/ silber. a track which entertains and pushes towards a sophisticated style which is undeniably unique in approach. using broken patterns as a back drop for beautifully orchestrated strings, micro flutes and longing horns it transforms from a sweet and delicate sound to something more demanding of our bodies movement. this release will be sure to mark the beginning of what we can expect from these two producers who clearly aim to set themselves apart from the crowd.

revisiting the artists that started it all, the odd boys return to sol asylum for another full length ep on the label. bringing their known flavor of funk and all things odd, we are happy to present the seventh release on sol asylum filled with >cosmic energy<. vortex shows the boys fine tuned producing skills and showcases their well-developed expertise with analog production techniques to create futuristic sounds. the elegant track takes us to a far off place with traveling basslines and glimmering synths with just enough dirt recorded from their analog tape to get that distinctive odd sound. taking us back to ancient egypt with pyramid we are taken into a thought forming incubator of divine cosmic landscapes with swinging razor blade hats, pulsating synth lines, rolling techno grooves and their signature tweaked percussion. finishing off this planetary trip through the odd galaxy with sphere, we are orbited into an emotional realm with alluring pads that are accompanied by arpeggiated synth lines that levitate you to a state of bliss.

brazilian disco boogie sounds is a compilation that brings together nine of the most important and obscure hits of the brazilian funk-boogie-disco scene during the years of 1978 to 1982.

after the series of caribbean related releases, emotional rescue returns to the early 80s downtown nyc post punk / new wave scene with plus instruments collecting their best and rarest songs on one groove laden ep. 4 tracks of pure downtown punk-dub-funk, all with the nonchalant euro-style delivery of truus de groot. it doesnt get better than this. coming with extended unreleased versions, the originals were collected from sought after eps, an obscure compilation lp and fiishes with a never before released song, this is history. licensed and remastered for aural pleasure

the album itself features atmospheric techno ambient with scattered beats, lush electro that is filled with true electronic soul and cosmic soundscapes that come from another world. the art that comes with the lp is drawn from the artist s local area, where he takes great inspiration and influence, as he does from his frustrated funk label peers erp, versalife and plant43 to just name a few.