rotating assembly is a band put together by theo parrish. this loose detroit outfit evolves around 21 people, who exchange talents and energy. all tracks are written and produced and masterminded by theo parrish, who has given them his (sound) signature sound a true sound signature release. artists included in the band are: genevieve (known for vocals with recloose), maat lo (aka billy lo), marcellus pittman (recorded/djs for/with 3 chairs), rick wilhite (3 chairs), warren harris (recorded with dan curtin), andres. also newcomers such as karen bosco (most vocals) john dougalas (trumpet), king sunshine & trent mitchell (double bass) put in incredible effort to make this release a top sound signature title. from the laidback vocal tune naturally to the instrumental emotions of melt its all there to make this album an allround one. from strength to strength, theo parrish takes it to the next level, once again. the first 12 inch comes with an exclusive instrumental mix of melt.

sometimes i feel is superb combination of solid percussion, filtered house backdrops of melodic synths chords and bumping bass, and a strong female vocal, making this a surefire peaktime pleaser. pick of the 3 takes here is the wild pitch vocal version, a stellar floor burner with some great added string arrangements alongside thumping house beats, a bumping bassline, and champagnes anthemic vocal track.

raidens label always comes with something different from the usual d&b formula rubbish. martsmans track is very impressive, with his refreshing future sound. on the other side its business as usual from raiden with help from khanage, its funky, and not as full on as normal, but again right at the cutting edge. martsman got into drum&bass around the end of the 90s. debuting on new york based offshore recordings in 2005, he released on smaller as well as established labels like alphacut records or counter intelligence in the following years. in 2008, tracks on warm communications and hospital records sub label med school attract the attention of a steadily growing audience also from outside the drum&bass scene.

the particular view on a musical future might have been considerably different when olaf hilgenfeld (berlin) met iftah gabbai (jerusalem) for first sessions in 2004. the piano player hilgenfeld used the accordion that time mainly, whilst gabbai was using all instruments available, a computer was among those more by chance. only one year later the duo skinnerbox played regularly on such uplifting, innovative off-partys that came up in the new techno generation again.
that was just the beginning. skinnerbox have developed a purely electronically composed and performed music (partly featuring vocals by elle_p) – that is not based on loops but improvised techno inspired house and minimal house. the roles in the duo are clearly settled: olaf hilgenfeld – moog synthesizer, iftah gabbai – hardware drum machines, max/msp und ableton live.
all these distinct impacts and effects can be heard on their various releases from the last two years, but far better in their live sets. skinnerbox are an experience, taking you on expedition with paralyzing minimal, breaking house, hard-edged techno-jazz, and ambient electronica futurism.
it was a desire to eternalize this play- & colorful diversity, often just caused by the moment, as entire homogeneity. thus, they needed to leave temporarily their environmental techno and minimal house scapes. >king of spades and marmalades< – the result – is a jazz opus wrapped into a disco suitcase. it is a reminiscence as well as going far ahead of daily musical habits, shown not at least by the order of tracks, do not starting with a stunning hit of the album, but with 20 minutes of challenge.

we had some unfinished business, so after long deliberation her is the return of creme jak! jtc (aka james t cotton) opens this ep with a devastating 70s disco/funk/jak hybrid, hypnotizing crowds with a repetitive funk guitar and throwing them into a jakking frenzy with a steamrolling basskick counterpoint. simply jak-tastic! followed by a silky chicago dub jakker for the comedown and were ready for 2am/fm. or are we? these two cats rave up the place with some of their patented deep rolling chicago-house influenced trax, but spice it up with a thick-slick muddy bassline before erupting like old yeller. top

king dks debut on panevino music is a solid afro latin influenced track titled sho sho sho and featuring no other than wunmi on vocals. panevino is takin the track on a rumbling groovy loop affair, while victor is doing his appearance with a deep dreaming afro ride. sho sho sho is ready for those shakin bootyz on every dancefloor!!!

supportby richie hawtin !!!a quality 3 tracker by tom king here!! great start for the new spunk records label!! includes :terry remix!

2009 rework of the strictly rhythm classic!!

limited to 500 boxset from planet e... get one while you can!!

slamming 2003 breaks 2 tracker by klaus heavyweight hill!!

great mixes by king unique and pete heller!!

before you dive in the regular sales fodder i would like you to ask yourself this question: what if humans arent the only living creatures who can create & enjoy art...? well, meet a true & genuine artist at heart and take a minute for michaels story. totally moved and inspired by the life & work of michael, the silverback gorilla who talked sign language who unfortunately passed away in 2000 after a fatal heart failure, ronny & renzo produced this incredible song me, myself, good after the same titled painting by the hand of the late and great michael... may he rest in peace. ronny & renzo their original version is a 9 minute+ moving epic that not only looks back in sadness at the pain & horror michaels life started with when poachers killed his mother in front of his eyes. it equally celebrates the love & comfort, the guidance & protection he enjoyed while he and koko were adopted and lovingly raised by dr. penny patterson and dr. ron cohn. because of the serious and delicate nature of this tribute release we couldnt think of anyone more appropriate than dance exotica pioneers quiet village to perform the remix. these two extraordinary gentlemen lead you by the hand into the heart of darkness, to a meditative place somewhere deep in the jungle only they know of... after more than a year of silence, a new king kung foo release sees the light of day throwing the label right back in the leftfield disco game. these amazing recordings will not only have their impact on an ecstatic dancefloor but will also be the ideal soundtrack to a lazy sunday. enjoy! pressed on a limited quantity of 1000 copies and no chance for a repress, this desirable twelve inch with powerful cover art will be sold out in no time. but the most important thing here is that koko needs your help! so for each copy sold a part of your money goes to the gorilla foundation.

great tourshirt of the king of pop .. r.i.p mickael (100% cotton)

rmxs by kolombo, larry tee & alexander technique, joe and will ask?

the newest release on king fu is also from one of the new and upcoming producers of holland. after releases on wolfskuil & the start of his own label, one can say he is the upcoming man in the netherlands. thomas lauren is the brite new star of the melodic techhouse sound of holland. to bad he is gonna be living in berlin from september 2009.

he s the man of the moment. james nidecker, rising star of the dutch technoscene, is always sure to raise an eyebrow or two. not only his djsets, where the amsterdam based artist is often getting the crowds wild with his dark gothpunklike outfits, but also his recent productions can be called mindblowing. nidecker perfectly knows how to combine his dark vocals with uplifting beats, combining influences from electro and minimal techno. s.t.a.l.k.e.r is the culmination of his talents, a hit record already wandering around the dutch clubscene for a while, now finally released on alexander koning s upstruct imprint.
the aside of this release provides a more than outstanding remix from dave ellesmere. renowned for his collaboration with producer 2000 and one under their name microfunk, but nowadays also reaching international fame under his own guise, ellesmere turns s.t.a.l.k.e.r into an ideal dj tool. with a length close to nine minutes, his mix slowly takes the funk of nidecker s rhythms to an upwinding, more techhouse based floorburner.
the other side of this ep is more about the clubs, with dutch dj producer georgio schultz and alexander koning together transforming s.t.a.l.k.e.r into a housetrack like there s no other. here, the unique vocals of nidecker are combined with more melodic, sometimes crazy sounds, always keeping the original flow of the track alive, but taking the best parts of this clubhit to a next level.

plays by:shlomi aber, alexander koning, karotte, shinedoe, namito, dubfire, raresh, ellen allien, bart skils, gel abril, laurent garnier, anderson noise, nuno dos santos etc

this is larry levans tribute by mr. hornbostel & azzetto delivering a fantastic strongly inspired track. a great package of mixes in order to thank the legendary genius for his true message and unique taste.

jonathan burnip aka capracara getting the remix treatment by thomas bullock and eric duncan aka rub n tug!!

tokyo based synth outfit trans of life shows some true talent on this double sided single. their productions combine some amazing sounds as wholesome 4/4 house, deep electronic overtones, chill jazz, and latin melodies. foi voce (tol vocal) has lovely portuguese verses & melodies sung by yukiko koga. this is a full on vocal mix chill enough for the lounge and fancy enough for a 5 star dining hall. their dubs go a bit deeper and darker and are a lot more dance floor effective. the vocals turn to echoes and quasi chanting and a myriad of sounds flow in and out of this tune. the masterful original delight earth, a body & soul party favorite, show just how talented these guys are. full of trumpet solos and latin conga rhythms with plucked stringed guitars make for a sensational ride. back to the club on their dub... great package!!

supported by: guido schneider, bushwacka, tania vulcano, clive henry, lauhouse, jamie jones, to mention a few....

heres one of the jewels in the vvwi crown - a dark, smoky collaboration between tim sheridan and king roc described by sebo k as >great. very unique<. its a moody diversion from the european sound thats been a hit from tims birthday gig at dc10 to king rocs recent fifteen-gig stint in brazil, including the nye party on pratigi beach he called >one of the gigs of my life<. and now it comes with two new remixes - a more techno king roc rereub and a bouncier retake by vvwi stalwart andre crom...

3 cuts from the upcoming mix the vibe: teddy douglas & dj spen series!

>were back with a couple quick and sneaky mixes of >rave is king< for early 2009, we just didnt think you had enough of this anthem last year. first up on the take is atls blog wonderkid le castle vania who keeps things pretty close to the original but just a little heavier and a lot more twisted vocoder effects on the vocals. on the flip we have berlins nhan & taan with their electro boogie mix. on first listen the n&t mix sounds like a banger of a downtempo head-nodder but if come up into some serious electro madness primes for the most discerning djs with a flair for the old school. again we remind you, rave is still king !!! coco machete team<

japanese wonder producers tomoko & nono come to nite grooves with a brand new & debut bumpin slammer with 2 distinct reproductions. includes remixes by jim rivers and p60.

dj roland clark hits us with another soulful stunner. his artistic range over the years has proven his dynamic ability to go from spoken word preacher to hard house vocalist to pure soulful singer as heard on this current release, goodbye love. upping the ante on the remix is sole channels own supreme nyc producer alix alvarez whose production on the aa sc vox mix is the exact fit for this song. his sc fly dub is slightly pumpier and deeper for those who like to keep the bass heavy and the head groovin.

two stand-out tracks from veteran eric kuppers recent full-length cd. deep percussive grooves with spaced-out keys.

classical violinist chieko kinbara takes us to a virtual place of worship with >changed my life<. the standout single stemming from her very recent strings of life debut king st album. gospel vocalists sharon adams & lisa mack really take us to church with their big ol chorus & code reds dj spen will be driving us right to the front door with his remix full of spiritual motion and uplifting piano riffs. get ready to lift yo hand on up!

king roc on part four of his series: a subtile gentle journey into deep modern tech-house sounds on the emotional tip. very fine produced stuff played by anja schneider / agoria / michel de hey / mr c / brothers vibe just to name a few

classic house cuts from the magnificent kerri chandler. >never knew her< and >behold the sun< are two new tracks taken from kerris lp >trionisphere<. >never…< features kerri on lead vocals while the track is a breath of soulful, spiritual feeling and old school >kaoz< sounding bass and instrumentation. >behold..< features kt brooks on vocals and offers up the same impeccably styled production and soulfulness that weve come to expect from kerri. hot

after the great kick off of roots with support from dave clarke, cari lekebush, joey beltram, adam beyer and a lot more its time to present the second outing on roots

another gem from studio apartments the rising sun album! comes with two strong quentin harris remixes.

nice price deal !!! side a features bold arrangement of a little known but highly adventurous 70s sex disco gem. horseman is on the flip, already a firm favorite at the back2back parties where there is a strong appreciation for dangerous grooves.

the diva of dance music is back in full force! the legendary barbara tucker teams up with masterful ibizan dj/producer pepe tuccillo to bring us a brand new tune with a rump-shakin damn good set of remixes. the superb nyc producer/ dj alix alvarezs deep, dark & pumpin f1 series vox mix is only complimented further by going deeper into the disco depths of ibizan producer d. figuerettas dub. japanese tech producer hideo kobayashi puts forth a funkier dancefloor stomper remix which gets tougher once you get into his dub. already being championed in the uk as well as right here in nyc at louie vega & kevin hedges roots party, >one desire< is a simple straight up anthem easily bound for >most precious love< glory.

ultraphat rockin electro remixes by zodiac cartel, midfield general (skint) and nrotb

slamming electrohouse mixes by sander van doorn!!

dennis ferrers the world as i see it album is still being listened to and its tracks are still being played, hence the remixes are gonna keep on comin… one of the most memorable tunes from the album, run free, is seeing remixes by 2 very distinct and quality remixers oddly found at opposite ends of the earth. uks sean mccabe debuts his talent for king street after having had past remixes and productions released on soulfuric deep, fluential, device, soundmen on wax, tony records and more. his chunky beat-filled interpretation of this single has a tough enough bass drum and nice enough funky key jabs as to keep the great energy flowing but not overpower the song. japanese-nyc transplant producer tomo experience grooves and soothes the eardrum. his easy kicks and lightly bouncing bassline puts a nice spin on this tune, all the while kt brooks (r.i.p.) fervent vocal laying atop the 2 re-product ions. check out these cool remixes for great measure and greater flow.

great italian hardcore / gabber 4 tracker back from 2001

don ka the king (behind this guise you can find a famous dj out of bologna) puts together a tribal groove and an harmonic melody ..... the result is an aggressive track dedicated to the world of club !!! good job mr. k......o !!!!

another huge slammer from mr. keeley! for all electro house and neotrance lovers

hot on the heels of her last feel good smash these times, comes kimaras latest jammer far away, with two very distinctive remixes, the first by distant musics jon cutler. one might think we picked jon because of his coincidental label/song title relation, but one would be wrong! we picked jon because his superb production skills. the man behind the worldwide triumph its yours, as well as many others, brings a good bit o bounce to the dance floor on this remix. his lush piano chords, funky percussion, and synth zaps are a perfect bed for kimaras strong vibrant vocals to lay upon. he also turns in a truly slick dub for those looking for a bit less vox. for those looking for more tech, one of our favorite new dance producers out of japan, hideo kobayshi, slings us with a tougher, warpier punch (and dub) that ll get hearts and feet movin in synch.

new from the cali duo king & hound super tight re edits of new wavers japans life in tokyo b/w fifty second streets twice as nice another new wave club hit from back in the day (huge at the paradise garage). another quality release. mastered at the legendary fantasy studios.

deep grooving soulful house track includes 2 maw and 2 frankie feliciano ricanstruction mixes

two slammin instrumentals from mr. ferrer grace this new double a sided ep of tracks from his forthcoming full length. this ep again showcases dennis diversity and distinct ability to go from uplifting spiritual deepness to hot,underground, deep, danceable, head nodding tech. >transitions< has that repititive synthy bassline with latin claps and afro styled percussion and gargled vocal sample. >destination< starts off with slapping rhythms, adds strings and middle eastern flavors then throws in parisian styled accordions. he meticulously assembles all these sounds and creates a smooth seamless boundary defying sound

return for king of rave with 3 new powerful tun

dutch house master mischa daniels made two brand new remixes of the all time classic track

i get deep, i get deep, i get deeper. that should actually read he gets deep. dj roland clark, that is one of the rulers of the sermonizing vocal, roland steps up to the pulpit once again with his latest release, black in my soul, on king street. this man not only has black in his soul but also an excellent sense of humor, including the ability to work it into his productions, and thats something we all have time to appreciate. swedish producer extraordinaire tiger stripes pumps us full of his dark fuel creating an intricate, nicely rhythmic and dancefloor dramatic track. his dub vox retains its deep and dark stature but twist synths rolands voice into a fiendish narrator. west coast producer david hernandez funkifies this tune on his deep west mix but keeps the deepness well intact. say it loud and dance proud!

great pushing detroit peaktime techno!!

great rollin phunky percu remixes by mark broom and mark williams !!

big re-release with tracks by mark broom, percy x and locutus