alan abrahams, the man behind portable, emerged out of the ruins of a post apartheid south africa. growing up in an impoverished cape town township, tagged >beverly hills< by the locals, abrahams was always immersed in his sisters ritual of getting ready for a night out to a soundtrack of 80s soul, hi life and hip hop. inspired by the first batch of chicago house records, the foundations were laid for his future in music. experimenting with ways of combining traditional african rhythms with the 4/4 sound of house,abrahams completed various projects in south africa. most of which gave a commentary to the political turmoil of the country at the time. abrahams inevitably became frustrated by the geographic isolation of the country and relocated to london in 1997. in the uk abrahams went on to complete various releases for internationally recognised labels such as context and background records before starting up his own label, süd electronic in 2002

austrian born, munich resident dj enne (aka robert ennemoser) has found favor with both djs and labels alike. following up releases on compost, permanent vacation & others robert turns in a lazy funk, analog disco groover. robert spent several years in milan djing and the vibe obviously left an impression... his pleasant surprise track has just the right mix of laid back beats, mediterranean grooves and dancefloor sensibilities. john selway (one half of legendary nyc duo selway & smith) tackles the deeper side of his personality and nudges up the tempo and grooveology just a notch.

carefully arranged minimal electroism meets laid-back vocals by dasha rush. the soundtrack of a day.

persistencebit returns with the follow up ep of wang incs meditations for a better world series, which first part on persistencebit has been highly acclaimed and has been given incredible reviews, such as in de.bug magazine among many others. previously on sonig, bip-hop, and context, he now reappears with number two of the series and once you start listening you will know it all makes sense, given how close in spirit wang inc. s fresh fusion of experimental treatments and funk-house grooves is laid down. throughout the ep, wang speckles his fabulous metal machine music with rolling bass lines, high-stepping beats, and brilliant splashes of synthetic colour, whether it s the pounding stepper mind the gap or the pulsating future-funk of you are late a near-perfect fusion of experimental and dance musics, hyperactive dog splatters its house-inflected steam-roller with showers of whirr and click, and animates it with snares that hit so hard they could chop your head off. in the closer track this is the song to say goodbye he brings us electronic noise and beat madness to round things up and create a diverse sounding listening experience

rubiks kids transform new wave hits of the 80s into a catchy current soundwave. passenger has never been this danceable and laid back before christian sprenger (hr/wdr einslive). officialy approved by emi, exclusively available on vinyl. rubiks kids are a project of regine, singer of the band scut, and dj/producer der energieberater. after several remixes for bands from the frankfurt area, der enrgieberater decided to travel through time, back to his youth and return with danceable tracks. if you like to chill with nouvelle vague, you will hit the dancefloor with rubiks kids.

rave your head with this bangers... check your head bangs from the first to the very last second. this is really no laid back chill out sound. this is rave culture from the future of germany influenced technologist music art and the soulful touch of detroits music of today. very freaky

part 1 of the new double-release from tiefschwarz aims at the heart of house music: soul. “on&on” is a first-class arranged club track. starting off with a wonderful mellow theme, that is adumbrated by the bass line in an one-and-a-half minute long exposition. the track ups the tempo with an additional hi-hat resolving into a shuffle beat. in double time, we move on towards the first break. here an edgy, minor key-chord sequence is introduced, making it obvious for everyone, that this track is gonna take off. eventually the keys function as a counterpoint to the classic bass line. a four-to-the-floor “on&on” vocal sample takes over after the break, adding another percussive aspect. as the track goes on a mulitiplicity of side elements sets in - no room for tediousness! in the end the “on&on” vocals resolve into “it’s so simple… . who knows, but this could be a broad hint to all the tech-house academics out there. no matter what, this grande finale raises a smile from every last sweaty soul on the dancefloor. with “best inn” on the b-side tiefschwarz create a dance classic, dressed in 2009 fashion. reminiscent of long gone nu-groove times, a traditional house beat - including a tiny off-beat tinker bell - blasts out of the speakers. a slured synth-organ provides the track with that certain edgyness. here, the brothers keep it laid-back yet exciting at the same time. this piece goes on and on and on - and you yourself run alongside, not wanting to pause. but watch out! at the latest in the second break, tiefschwarz put nostalgia to the test via some shockingly muffled metal drums. one of these moments, where you wish yourself back into the middle of an eight-hour deep-house set in 1992. the train departs. one thrillingly beautiful landscape after another runs by, until the warm sun strokes of the south suddenly rouse you out of slumber. arrived

chin chill is a newborn international label uniting top notch producers across the globe. with the very first release the label begins to explore tribal territories in a unique and creative style. the a-side e-damba by m.in & spedro is definitely here to stay. wisely used pure african vocals and sophisticated arrangement - the future face of the techno is already here. on the b1 andrey zots (afu ltd, globox), raising moscow producer, lays his hands on e-damba. started as a minimal house tune, constantly evolving, no one expected this remix to transform into >zulus< tribal party. basti grub well-known for his hoehenregler activities rounds off this ep with the remix in his trademark laid back manner

so inagawa comes back to mv for his second ep, this time with a more laid back housy feel, smooth and sexy just the way we like it

2001, the year that sunshine from dance nation ruled the dance floors around theworld and ever since then has stayed in the record boxes of most djs under the category classics. as it is widely known in the dance community shaun is not really a big fan of cover versions, so just like with laid back (bakerman) shaun hooked up with the original producers and writers and secured the original vocal samples, making this version a real official update instead of just another cover version. incorporating the typical and unique baker sound makes sunshine again internationally interesting.

transmissions florales is massis first vinyl release. the density of the 808 drums reminds us this is synthetic from the start. but as the the swirling, phasing 7th chords and the crystal-like lead tones build up and blend with the laid-back wah-wah guitars, this simple song take us to some sensual, forgotten place with swaying limbs and flashing lights. with a few changes in structure and the timbre of the bass, the acid mix proposes an alternate scenario - gliding to the edge of madness with a wink at raving in the late 80s. are we in the disco? or at the seashore? keep on moving, keep on flying. bionic gulls call to each other over the oceans arpeggios. >alpha base< uses a similar synth palette, but with quite different results. rather than waves, this piece seems to evoke dramatic weather over a jagged terrain. the funky, syncopated bass and percussion remind us of some ancient tribal ceremony on parched soil. odd sound effects imitate the heat and sudden shots of lightning, while the ascending pentatonic breaks suggest a primitive electronic geisha, draped in mylar foil, deflecting the suns rays as she dances for the gods. she performs an intricate sequence of steps, each with its own placement and hidden meaning… having spent the past 2 years entertaining crowds at underground clubs in berlin and around the eu, massi is already somewhat known to those who enjoy dancing to whatever is eclectic, energetic, and atmospheric. now, perhaps more people will hear his special groove. we hope you share our joy, our obsession… and the particular oscillations from this very personal >transmission florale<

underwater is a true breakthrough a song so undeniably laid back and catchy, the duo came up with the term cosmic sea shanty to sum it up. with its undeniable madchester/beta band delivery, dfa decided it was more of an e shanty, especially the dub on the flipside, which blends warm keys, euphoric piano, and a killer bass line. underwater is more unique magic from the tiny sticks men and a new page in their still evolving career.

likely ep is tims first release on tiefschwarzs souvenir label. lead track alike sounds like ivan smagghe jamming with richie hawtin in a warehouse rave in london, skirting a line between futuristic tech house and discerning electro. a live bassline holds down the groove as a trickling bleepy melody develops throughout the track. as more and more layers of elaborate sonic trickery are laid down, a driving snare jacks out the groove further before a series of effects laden breakdowns tighten the tension further and further. cowbells take the second phase of the track ever taughter before the groove emerges into a stabbing hook and pulsating synth noises that drive the dancefloor into blissed out oblivion. subtle vocals tease the ears in the background of the final strung out breakdown, never quite dominating the tune before the jacking bass and kick drop back in. ‘unlike shares a similar vibe for mixing live instruments with plug in madness. live sounding bassline and guitar lines open the track and roll out the groove before the main synth hook takes over. as the track rolls in and out of its breakdowns it lurches between reverb heavy, bleepy chaos and futuristic rhythms. think depeche mode writing an experimental instrumental on the moon in 2012 and youre halfway there. like many french artists these days tim lives and works in london and also collaborates with fellow frenchies ivan smagghe and dante eprom. he first caught the attention of vinyl sleuths with his excellent remix of db (8)s future now in 2004 and now runs his own label marketing music as well as pushing the boundaries of spacey electro flavoured tech house with his own solo material.

this three track ep starts with the title track >walking alone<. showcasing mike’s attention to the deepest details, this track begins with warm, fuzzy chord sequences onto which a multi-layered framework of tones and textures are laid. crisp beats mesh with hypnotic bass pulsations, inviting the listener to lose himself in the sound. proper deepness here - for those who seek the essential elements and nothing more, rhythm, melody, bass line, emotion.. expertly produced, >passing tunnels< goes further below the surface as icy chords meet electrified analog stabs, enveloped in cavernous reverbs and shimmering delays. this is a dark, simmering groove for those who know the rare and precious value of a deep, unpretentious tune that can move you from the inside out. take time and listen - there’s no denying the vibrations here. and finally, rounding off the ep is label boss patrice scott’s rework of >walking alone<. properly titled the >atmospheric remix<, p. scott takes the track to another level. while keeping the basic elements of the original, p. scott adds spacey, vibrant melodies to extenuate his version taking you on a journey to a distant planet while on the dance floor.

nice price deal !!! latest signing from big love sees them on a latin excursion, with tuffer dancefloor mix from puerto rican in disco and dub flavours, more laid back groove from ibiza fave daley padley or the uber-catchy roller from bass fly-a top package

marco shuttle returns to serialism to deliver 3 tracks of groovy and elegant techno. filled with nicely laid out percussive ambiences and dark but uplifting sounds, it reminds us of older cadenza releases with a story/groove that never ends and a latin feel that seduces the body. this one will surely make an important impact in the minimall circuit

great debut from australias ac23. reggae infected floorsmasher + flippos laid back dub remake.

nice price deal !!! this release is already receiving major support both live and on the air from artists like: dave clarke, crystal method, meat katie, dean decosta (bpm), alex gopher, chris santiago and antoine clamaran!! angel alanis is about to release his long anticipated full length >inside out< and the very first single is a song called majik. the package is kicked off with the two versions by alanis and trash menageries own local hero but also includes 3 more mixes including the old school mix and the incredible remix turned in by the uber hot greenskeepers. the a side which includes the angel alanis & local hero re-dub and angel alanis & local hero bastards remix uses distorted synth action and tough beats leading to a full on electro house explosion and is destined to destroy dance floors world wide no matter which mix you choose. flip it over to the b side and youll come across a beautifully deep house offering from the mighty greenskeepers. they ve created a laid back excursion utilizing their trademark sound and vibe to bring the majik in a completely different way. rounding out the package is the old school mix which just as the name suggests hits you with the old school house vibe while keeping to current production techniques and above all quality. this package has something for every dj and every crowd. you really can t go wrong with this so check it out cause you know you want this!

laid-back track with pushing dark vocals - positive tension guaranteed!

the chaps at off-key hq have been busy digging out the old dat tapes from their attic and sorting out the wheat from the chaff. for this release they go way back to bring you four more tracks courtesy of kimble, a collaboration between matt o brien and matt gates (aka minor planets). kicking things off is the beatless sketch of >lycius<, spiky alien synths flicker and pierce through detached ethereal pads moving in the surrounding weightless space. next up is the ep s lynchpin track, >state of shock<. proper techno is the order of the day here, this is an authentic old school minimal track first recorded in 1996 but left gathering dust ever since. immerse yourself in the subtle dub inflected melodies swirling in your womb bubble while the slamming rhythm track provides the heartbeat. over on the flip we chill things out with the haunting strings and aquatic bassline of >amb<, providing a delicate counterpoint to the upfront style of the a side. the ep is completed with a stunning remix of >state of shock< by minor planets, who layer on a towering bassline and transform the original into a laid back dub workout.

having established a cult following on the strength of their previous eps the coyote crew have crafted another blissfully laid back ep of the highest quality. chugging and dreamy in equal measure, these four cuts range from spoken word narrated grooves, to dubbed out acoustic guitar led genius. they have even drafted in the dub disco maestro that is rune lindbaek to supply an extra special remix! coyote back doing what they do best. is it balearic? oh yeah!

daniel mehlhart steps up to the plate for kindischs seventeenth release, origami - an exquisitely deep, languid house jam laced with strung-out, processed spanish guitar and gently euphoric xylophone arpeggios. >origami< is languid, yes, but not exactly laid-back: its held up and propelled forward by a gently vibrating lattice of kickdrum and snare hits, through which a dubby, molten bassline and taut, time-keeping chords dreamily but determinedly flow. the perfect soundtrack to the mixed pace of summers long days and even longer nights. mehlhart harks back to his acclaimed past releases on karmarouge and neutonmusic for >alles klar alles easy<, which sees brushed drum and shaker sounds edited into a quietly explosive techno work-out with serious swing. >fata morgana< begins in a more linear, four-to-the-floor style, but those percussive flourishes quickly accrue into something more strange, and then out of the ether comes an entrancing, south american-style chorus line. the voices mingle imperceptibly with woodblock strikes and caustic snares, injecting the techno dna >fata morgana< with a sick and psychedelic voodoo funk. with this 12inch kindisch once again proves itself to be a preeminent stable for experimental, expressive dancefloor music, and daniel mehlhart affirms his status as one of our most daring and capable producers

if youre looking for the definitive compilation of birmingham techno, and a cross section of downwards early contributions to the worldwide techno and minimal scene, then look no further. including early surgeon classics electric chicken and argon (both favourites with jeff mills, dave clarke and countless others, and long deleted) as well as regiss massive ital, not to mention groundbreaking minimal masterpieces from female, this is top quality gear from beginning to end. available on an initial limited clear vinyl pressing, and fully re mastered by the ridiculously talented matt colton at alchemy studios, these tracks laid the groundwork for a generation of techno producers.

hot on the heels of the bestselling second edition in the limited series, the ppf boys dropped off this outstanding third ep in the sample pleasures trilogy!!! as always, they expertly reference classic, though less well known underground gems from the last days of disco to early forays into proto house. heavily influenced by the fertile early 80s period, when european disco and boogie sounds took us in a more electronic direction, and the kind of boundary pushing, energetic, funked up soundtrack ron hardy laid down in the music box, the popular peoples front have established a formidable reputation for making stand out modern club cuts...

comes on cool green vinyl! for lovers of richie hawtin, ricardo villalobos, loco dice... the next in the hifreaks limited series comes by larsson.. smart & quirky minimal mover with a slowly developing beat. dry snares on the middle of the road + heavy sfx use . b is more in a ancient spooky & mysterious (kind of maya dance), laid back hypnotising and for sure a dancefloor dictator…. funky minimal house as you want it.

supported by richard dorfmeister, kaos, solar disco, diepvries, lexx, dj morpheus, aeroplane !! swiss outfit low motion disco follow up the laid back funk of >love love love parts 1 + 2<, their debut singles for eskimo, with >things are gonna get easier<, a beautiful and delicate track that oozes soulful charm.

amp fiddlers vocals set the stage for 3 different styles of remixes. their individual energies create a diverse set of remixes that can be used to compliment one another on the dance floor. you ll need two or more of these 12inches in order to tease and play with the crowd...! brian & ketch aka strand are old skool producers with 15 years of serious underground producing, and for this track they have laid a simple yet effective chord drivin mix bringin the east side of detroit to berlin. eddie fowlkes and niko marks, have collaborated on numerous tracks before, as we all know, but they came together this time to put a nice deep dubby cross vocal bottom pit feeder ass kickin mix for their third detroit wax release. alton miller, name needs no introduction, brings his cool, smooth, cigar smokin percussion mix. you get 6 minutes of mr. millers let your nuts hang vibe.

nice price deal !!! now find here brand new remixes by henry john morgan, dececio and set speed vs. laid black

dance mania was a chicago label founded ray barney in 1985, and was distributed out of his legenday barneys onestop. from the very beginning it was known for raw, percussive tracks from the dirty side of disco and in the 90s laid down over 200 12inchs that were the blueprint for what is now known as >ghettohouse<, or >bootyhouse<. this sound became the foundation for many regional styles of dance music including detroits >ghettohouse<, baltimores >club<, and the current sound of chicagos neighborhoods known as >juke<. we are happy to announce volume 2 of the ghetto classics series with this 4 track ep from two of our favorite ghettohouse producers. features >wouldnt you like to be a hoe<, taken from the >taris is paris< 12inch on dance mania (dm131) and >groove mode<, taken from the >funk city< 12inch on dance mania

kicking off 2008 with something fresh and new from a brand new signing to the label. first up this year on re:connect is a full on vocal led breaks monster from the genius pairing of australians karl sav and nikita. the original version is up first, a full-vocal affair with crisp but meaty beats, a tasty buzzing bassline, and searing synth lines. remaining a little more laid back to start with, this one builds and builds throughout and is certainly one to get the ladies moving on the dancefloor. on the flipside comes a stomping 4×4 remix from fellow australian dopamine who strips back the vocal to its main elements, adds a pounding beat and twisting bassline to great effect. this ones for all you crossover breaks/house fans out there!

bucketheads remake!! mixes by laid back luke/moto blanco & digital dog

taking a jump up from his laid back lounging mode chris belsey joins forces with trevor loveys of house of 909 and speaker junk fame to collaborate as lill bo tweak. lill bo tweak may sound like a nursery rhyme character that lost its sheep but it is in fact two londoners who have found a massive dance floor smash and served it up on made to play. k-rizzles solid beats , groovy bass-line and twisted flip outs will fire up any dancefloor. as well as this label boss jesse rose has smoothed out the original into a dub version

italo influenced split ep. a side is hard, vocal, pounding dancefloor material, leaning towards the more wave style italo, while the flip is much more laid back and ideal for a midnight radio session.

dj support: 2000 and one, karotte, tobi neumann, onur Özer, matthias tanzmann, ali schwarz from tiefscwarz... the four tracks on >Études Électroniques< find luciano invigorated and inspired, putting his talents into the service of dancefloors at their most delirious. with its delicate skip and its slow sunrise flare, >montana< opens the record on a blissful note, calm and suffused with light. a hollow bass tone puffs away like a glassblower as brittle rhythmic patterns spin round and round. swelling and drifting, weightless and iridescent, it feels like chasing dawn in a hot-air balloon. >fochedrem< eases off the throttle and cracks an ear-to-ear grin. a stubby one-note bass line beats out a kind of cartoon funk as the answering riff splinters and shapeshifts between cowbell, organ and piano. its as slippery as the deck of a storm-tossed boat. >masalla< features liquid congas and feathered metallic details that stand on end like magnetic shavings. laid-back and polyrhythmic, its a future latin maysterpiece

nice price deal !!! this time cascada comes up with with some very special and exclusive remixes for her first single what hurts the most, taken from the forthcomming album. after remixing several artists e.g. sugababes, tiesto, p.diddy and michael gray, spencer & hill have laid their magic hands on this beautiful tune to get the crowd vibrating ! ouuuuchhh this is hot !

a: >only lycra<: a beautiful deep and warm sounding melancholic dub train is bringing you trough this mysterious ,secret squonky night, with jazzy harmonies,tribal rhythms and some laid back minimal roots. you would not want to get out of it...!! b: >frispo<: synthetic slapping bass line,dark stomping modulated beat sounds, a tooly but functional character and some duby vocal cuts pushing it consequently to the dance floor

more heat from soulshine cutz by frances own melchyor. a side hits us with a funky house cut or should we call it urban house or.... what about funkapella? slick rhymes laid over an infectious house beat with a fat sub bass and an array of funky keys. its guaranteed to get your party movin!!

played by: martinez, 2000 and one,tadeo, stare5, jeff samuel, karotte, matt star, x-pansul. cray1labworks have arrived to their tenth release. to celebrate, they have chosen none other than the copenhagen based theodor zox. thick, liquid bases spread over theodor zoxs >whats in a number<. the blips and crackles playfully dance around the base line while the main melody slowly comes into shape, creating a delicious danceable song strolling between minimal and sweet old school techno touches, following the path that cray1labworks have always laid. the volatile sound of >whats in a number< is overshadowed by the strong, mysterious, seductive synths of the minimal tech >feed me lies<. a song thatll make the ladies sway their hips on the dancefloor

classic 2004 release. the attic are songwriter and producers michael feiner and eric amarillo. includes axwell and laid remixes

minimal electronic re-edits of grandmaster flash & laid back

cosmic rockers house re edit of the killers somebody told me on the a side flip over for a rework of switches lay down the law

big one for all the italo and cosmic disco heads!! >satellites are spinning< is an amazing disco oddysey which kicks off with a patrick cowley like electric bassline and the builds slowly. more and more synths are laid down to ensure for a mighty climax half way true when the lead melody kicks in. on the b-side we have this amazing vocal booguie tune called >u cant help but dance.< this can be compared with a moodymann meets theo parrish meets dexter wansel kinda song. whatever this may be, rest assured this nugget moves booty when dropped in the club. this awesome package ends with an electronic p-funk track called >zweap.< the mighty linndrum computer reminds of earlier prince productions and the crazy synths sound like amp fiddler playing on another dirty and energetic george clinton meets parliament gig

after the huge cross-over hit impressed here comes the next single by solee. different again combines the fresh sounds of electro with a nice melancholic and trancy melody. the huge slowly building hell of a break will leave your crowd with their hands in the air…for sure! on the flip you will find a superb hypnotic minimal remix by voltique, who already released on get physical, gigolo and love triangle. last but not least there is a remix by newcomer pascal vert with a nice laid-back appeal

ep starts out with chuck daniels remix of sexy samba. a driving, hypnotic groove that builds with a touch of acid and female latin vocal stabs. flip for juice joint, a primetime party track with tight jackin beats and jazzy keys. its simplicity is what makes it work so well. last up is slater hogans original of sexy samba with a big summer feel, looped brazilian female vocals that provide the hook and subtle keys laid on top

the original is a laid-back deep groover with cool keys and vocal samples. johnny fiasco s remix provides loads of swingy beats,a nice rhodes riff and some classy acid action mid-way in. flip for the outstanding jimpster remix, a deep and twisted interpretation with a hint of minimal flavor for goodmeasure

another release for dead famous and another new artist full of promise in the form of sicilian boy wonder break the box. following in the footsteps of other italian giants like madox and santos you can feel the mediterranean flavour in luigi barones music, with healthy doses of tech and funk laid over solid breakbeats. with a string of releases on the way on labels including breakin even, basstard, big square and ritmic, 2007 is set to be break the box s year

the sound of miami wmc 2007! celebrated us producer/dj john julius knight returns to the production forefront with his highly anticipated soulfuric trax ep trax for my head.it features three very diverse productions and is set to capture the attention of a wide range of djs, making this ep a perfect example of jjks ability to create varied sounds to maximum effect. the cut rolls in as a captivating french kiss style tune, that fuses classic house sounds with contemporary beats, making this a seriously gripping instrumental only track. most likely the biggest surprise production wise, the rush is a laid back but equally powerful tech cut. the blend of atmospheric sounds, tight beats and a driving bassline creates a sublime musical weapon. with what is love jjk delivers a prime time bomb, that is set to create some real heat on the dancefloors. uplifting strings and a pumping bassline build the core of this explosive production.

mr. cubanix brings it down laid back and smooth on hott steppa and breakthrough. nice bassline and rhodes combinations keep the overall sound quite loungey and upscale. it is on gosando however, that things get cookin with its harder tribal drums and oh so dark latin pianos. if you like quentin harris, jon cutler, the soulfuric sound, and jask, then this might be your speed.

john >julius< knight returns to the production forefront with his highly anticipated soulfuric trax ep >trax for my head<. >trax for my head< features three very diverse productions and is set to capture the attention of a wide range of djs, making this ep a perfect example of jjk s ability to create varied sounds to maximum effect. >the cut< rolls in as a captivating >french kiss< style tune, that fuses classic house sounds with contemporary beats, making this a seriously gripping instrumental-only track. most likely the biggest surprise production-wise, >the rush< is a laid-back but equally powerful tech cut. the blend of atmospheric sounds, tight beats and a driving bassline creates a sublime musical weapon. with >what is love< jjk delivers a prime-time bomb, that is set to create some real heat on the dancefloors. uplifting strings and a pumping bassline build the core of this explosive production