the next top tunes from davis and may !!! this installment comes around with three must have tracks for future sound lovers. ansame someto is a hypnotic dancefloor star with his ruff drums and the gorgeous melody. on the flipside parplez starts to get a little deeper and infects u with the clacking and moving sounds from out of this world. a perfect end and rounding of this masterpiece is ligo greelon wich catches the crowds attention with the breathtaking melody maripozas third strike!!

alfred azzetto is back on purple music with the feel good massive anthem colors, which was one of the most played promo cuts at this year winter music conference. interestingly djs all the time played an acapella over it but also the instrumental melody sounds great. part one includes the walterino main mix is a fierce production featuring classic strings and wicked keys that give the track a modern disco sound, while the piano mix is on a deeper edge, with a great piano hook added (that is reminiscent of bas noir my love is magic). part two includes a full vocal mix & the remixes from dj fopp & christian hornbostel, which will be out end of october. it was worth to wait some months for the release of this tune!

nice price deal !!! the rumour is true, gregor salto returns with the follow up of his massive hit from last year bouncing harbour. erasmus is a true follow up with the most catchy melody that will not leave your mind. remixes by sidney samson and talent bart b more whos just signed to tool room.

minimal meets melody. plays by tocadisco, frederic(nudisco), dualton, chopstick, christian quest, .. after his releases on liebe: detail, kostbar musik and now again on dimmer, lars wickinger, the upcoming producer & dj from berlin, delivers with >good times< and >hummertanz< two beautiful, melodic minimal deep house tracks. hypnotic tracks with an irresistibly funky eighties attitude and a lovely old school vibe.on b2 you will find a remix of >good times< by germanys well known artist stereo jack, who is taking us on a laidback deep house journey

new passage in the maetrik-regular relation that consolidates with this transform, new delivery of the man of dallas. following the line of the successful sexus published in may, this new delivery locates to maetrik in the best front sight of the best dj s over the world.. transform is a martian song, a disquieting voice that from the catacombs shows the way to the dance floor to us with a track evolutionary and hipnótic. acid uprock goes more direct to the objective, without contemplations. groove aggressive, dark and efervescent secuences. hexus is pure intensity. a melody sequential and marked that moves, moves, moves….

supported by brett johnson, woody, dj t, chris duckenfield and laurent garnier !! >the last shooter< uses mind bending funk to tell the story of three people ending an epic day/night in a blaze of jagermeister glory. the most descriptive element of this tracky adventure would be the misguided, off kilter synth twists that give the listener the illusion of drunkenness and vertigo. backed with a spine of latin percussion and tweaked low rez hi hats this a side packs a punch that can be only compared to >the last shooter< of the night.funk flows on when you flip it to side b. fongtom rides along with a thick walking bass line that weaves grinds with some of ferreyras signature percussion. a playful melody serves as the memory game hook that wont fade away even after a post joint meltdown or a night of mtv top 40 abuse

a fresh new three album track remix ep containing mixes by charles webster, the long term deep house maniac who serves to be an incredibly good choice, will saul, label owner of simple and aus, and a final remix by the man himself phonique. the charles webster remix of worked it out starts off as a nice thudding beat with a crisp minimal click on the offbeat, until an echoing vocal sample swifts in and around starting off the soft but pushing shoulder shifting bass line. smooth piping reverbed blows outline an almost euphoric melody, a very trippy and atmospheric tune with soft cymbals pattering away in the background. soothing sounds and housey chords mix perfectly to make a chilled out dreamy beach tune with a nice progressing beat. a swerling bridge with a 90s casio chord melody steps in and then fades out to the echoes of the vocals drifting silently away into the sun. on b1 its the will saul remix of bang. dun, dun, dun, dun, whoosh! - then a descending high minor melody calling with an electric bass response. squeeky bird sounds and weird reverbed chords makes you feel like you‘re in a crazy dream falling and falling yet the beat keep you stable and composed just about! an out of tune dungeon computer game. strange but true and also very interesting!! and finally, on b2 its the phonique version of space cruise feat. gui borrato. trekking through a spaceship journey tune with mechanical functional sounds releasing here and there. a repetitive two noted melody comes in and fades out, is replaced by an array of spaced out tones, arrivies back again, meets up and resounds into a fanc

support from claude von stroke, tiefschwarz, ricardo villalobos, laurent garnier, steve lawler, radioslave, sebo k, ripperton, misstress de funk (radio 1), kiki, xpress 2, guy gerber… this is the second part of the >three arches ep< from freak n chic and cocoon star david k. the deep and dub mixes were made with the afterparty in mind and centre around a low slung bassline, hypnotic groove and a tripped out melody. in david s words >this is one my favourite productions this year fusing the best elements of deep house and techno – i love to play these tracks<. samim ups the ante and delivers a killer club mix, adding a heavier bottom end and old skool riff whilst maintaining the dubby vibe of the original. one of his best mixes yet! an essential tsuba release.

already big with marc romboy, audiofly, daso, afrilounge, sebastian roya… after his big success with his first release on 8bit, reclick releases his first 2 tracker. >subclub< is a deep minimal house tune, groovy and warm. >agrofunk< is a huge techhouse groover combining a fat bassline with a relaxed melody giving it a deep touch at the end. a must have for summertime!

supported by gusgus, markus lange, nudisco, alex flatner, leigh morgan.... >waters< with its pure melody and throbbing groove reminds of an mid-nineties techno classic, which represents a period of unforgotten music. pierces captivating remix put the original in ultra-modern musical context. this is the perfect version for a drifting-away closing tune. with >undisputed< henneberg reveals his other side of studio-work. you can call it minimal with soul

incl. massive rmxs by chaim & patrick zigon gel brings us into a twisted atmosphere with >very wrong<, an amazing track with an obscure relentless bassline sustaining a tripped-out melody line. an astounding piece of tech-house at its best, already destined to be one of the anthems of this summer 2007. on the flip side, >cocoon< rising star chaim gives a different twist to the tune, bringing it into techno territories and pumping grooves. completing the b-side is patrick zigon, patricks mix delivers a perfect >german< interpretation of the original and keeps the legs shaking with the melody line smartly adapted to a more minimal groove. a perfect closer for this release that tries to appeal to as many as different tastes, from the tech house lovers to the more minimal / techno oriented djs. as promised, be as one is keeping the quality standard of its output to the max making it one of the most promising label of 2007

supportet by: mason, moonbootica, malente, markus lange, timo di roy, monoroom, holgi star, fuzzy hair, terry lee brown jr., dj delicious, phil fuldner, azzido da bass, chris lake and many more! hot floor pusher by nudisco with gigantic hooks, a fresh melody and rockin guitar riffs !! incl remixes by dejonka (parquet) and butch (craft, great stuff)

enter the hej, the first release and the launch of a unique new label via punisher and the overfiend, to produce a constant flow of fresh ideas and explore musical boundaries. this release plunges head first into the ever changing realm of techno and makes its mark. punisher delivers the first track that begins with a hypnotic melody that consumes you until the chunky bassline hits hard and you are hurled into the infectious rhythm. cyborg k presents a perfect fusion of the sickest shuffled techno and dirty electro. funky bass and smooth rotating synth stab loops that float around your eardrums while the beats work you. the breakdown hits with dirty electro bass and effected sample snippets, amazing overall production. punisher remixes cyborgs itikiti with segments from the staggered synths over chugging, thick percussion and bass that twist around the electrial hiss. versatile release from two techno veterans. enter the hej and hear what its all about

aus continue to release the best and brightest of contemporary dance music with the oehug the scary ep, a collaboration between luminaries will saul and lee jones. will saul is best known as the head of simple records, up for nomination as best british label in dj magazine this year and also sister label to the more experimental aus imprint on which this ep is released. in his career to date he has released numerous singles on simple, the critically acclaimed space between album and has recently produced an ep for the german label systematic. englishman in berlin lee jones has to date released acclaimed singles on liebe detail, aus and his own label, just rec. formerly releasing under the moniker hefner , he is also a main creative force behind playhouse my my, whose oesongs for the gentle album won plaudits worldwide in 2006. opener oehug the scary is a transcendental journey. trace echoes of melody encircle an intensifying percussive step, filtering to a chimed key reflection. tonal themes fade in, compete, distort and then depart, making way for peaks of overwhelming melody, with only the fittest surviving and elevating to the sublime. on the flip side, partial arts (the duo of ewan pearson and al usher) give their own, heavily percussive, account of proceedings. stormy fuzz and bubble bath accents introduce a funk bassline and interplay between looped guitar and tonal melody. a sci-fi synth haze halts and then dictates the progression into a saturated melodic climax.

big with: dan curtin, gregor tresher, karotte, thomas schumacher, monika kruse.... fresh fried is a new project by chris wood, nedzad berovic and frank leicher. nedzad and frank have already made furore with their release on balkon records. the aside >50 ways< starts with an organic housegroove. during the song a minimal melody originates, which comes to its climax because of a clever arranged break and a pad that sounds like the old detroit tracks. hands up on every open air floor ! the b-side includes the titel >on my mind< in two different versions: chris b1 version shows us how deep beats and tricky vocals can work together, and comes after a short break with a warm baseline to a house appeal that stayes in your mind... the version from berovic & leicher is a little bit harder and more minimal. because of nice arranged beats and the drifting baseline this track has to be played at the clubs

italian dj/producer remo is no newcomer to the international scene and to dance electric label, his black sabrina track was a massive hit throughout the hottest clubs worldwide. now he returns to huntemanns outlet presenting >mild steel< alongside his studio mate max cassan, and introducing a new project called: >sidechainers<. the title track is a huge arp-trenched killer with a big melody, stunning and spaced out efx and a certain dose of italo feeling. steel 24 on the flipside drives through the club like a heavy tank fuelled with acid. a big statement towards machismo and patriarchy – metaphorically spoken you know the deal ladies. remos music always has this special kind of presence and thats why we love it so much, ragazzi!

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

this is the first ep on flash recordings that doesnt feature label owners florian meindl and oliver koletzki. but they have made sure to look for a quality replacement. no one else than cologne-based artist daso - renowned for his previous releases on labels like mbf, session deluxe, ghostly and connaisseur - teams up with his buddy pawas to create their first release >night express< on flash. pawas has just had his first record out on adam krolls and markus müllers imprint squonk records and has been a dj for 9 years, moving from india to cologne one year ago. on the a-side daso & pawas foreshadow the summer with the track >tgv<: a beautifully deep melody that swings along a powerful loop. >ice< - the name of germanys high-speed train is clearly more electro-driven. a slightly broken beat with a thumping organic bassline pumps above an ever-changing soundscape that culminates in some euphoric high-pitched synths. never too much, this is a perfect example for elegant understatement. also on the flip side is the track >bummelzug<, which translates as >very slow train< in german. this is a dub-techno masterpiece. deep dubs and arpeggios flow over the simple beats with a great clappy snare drum. dreamy, hypnotic, melodic! flash recordings has just become fit for the summer

after the release of the second single by solee, here comes the next top tune out of the parquet recordings camp. it s dejonka, who already released on labels like klang gymnastik, hammarskjoeld, karate musik and bikini tracks with –memento-. this track is a pure high-energy dancefloor burner. the kicking beat, the funky bassline and the dirty electro sounds create a groove that nobody can resist on the floor. a true sure-shot for the peaktime! ryan davis & lanny may use the strongest elements of the original adding some minimal beats and sounds to create a new underground flavour. yassin & arne create a true minimal-techno masterpiece creating a nice bubbling synthie melody out of the original harmonies. again a great package with remixes for every flavour and occasion!

>baby show up< shows olivers strength in crafting a vivacious floor-rocking beat, with a deeply cavernous kick and sharp stabs forming the groove before simply gripping synth melody gives the track a sparsely wistful atmosphere. as the bass bounces the track along, a precisely executed break leaves no doubt as to the peak-time quality inherent in this production. >baby show up – elegant universe remix< demonstrates the appropriate name of these young remixers, with a track that falls nothing short of a nearmasterpiece. textured melodic soundscapes float gently over an entrancing and slowly lumbering bass-kick combo, purveying a level of passion rarely found in such a graceful piece

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

the a-side, >slap back< is a peak time, funk packed rave destroyer with all the right moves. shuffled grooves, doubled kick drums, slick edits and a monster hook equals a prime time bomb. tried tested and true, this cut is sure to raise the roof. >fridge funk< takes things slightly deeper on the b-side but follows suit to >slap back<. in its ability to peak and burn a dancefloor. layers of swinging percussion build up to a deep melody that breathes and filters up to the essence of funk, purely expressed in the monster bassline. to cut it short, this selection is simply massive and is sure to be part of your soundtrack to many a summer night sessions . dj support by tom clark, jeff milligan, laurent garnier

it is done!! prick your ears for the new label maripoza founded by the upcoming producers ryan davis and lanny may. with their own label they present a sound that goes directly under your skin and nevermore out of your head. the first monstertune vinyl includes two tracks wich will demonstrate what maripoza means. >white flag black< is a hypnotic banger wich will hit the floor with his massive bassline and the concise melody. on the flipside >maripoza<, the track named after the label comes around with his heartbraking sound. a journey between minilogue, bodzin and nathan fake combined with future elements

oliver huntemann already presents the 14th release on his dance electric label. but his release policy is far from being predictable or boring. with jens mahlstedt and andré winter he presents two long time dance music protagonists for the first time united under their real names. both started their careers back in the 90ies, and both delivered stunning production work, before there was ableton live and before there were software plug-ins. these 2 tracks on dance electric prove that they are still ahead of time. these dark and floor-rocking electro trenched tracks are spiced up with bits of melody and incredible arrangements. everybody fasten seat-belts – this is a hell of a comeback...

matthias heilbronns >jungle dub ep< on poker flat reveals the more techy and reduced side of his musical creativity. >do it right< kicks off with a groovy and hypnotic bass-loop which paves way for cascading synth lines and a funky melody. >jungle in the city< is another tech-house dancefloor track. it keeps the mystic vibe, but adds a darker atmosphere and features loads of soundbits!

warm grooves, a solid thump and infectious rhythm and melody comes here on the new minimo with hot tracks by jeff bennett, paul eg, color switch and gadjetfreak

klement bonelli is back under his klmnt alias we all know his melodic, techy,spaced out trademark sound zouin is not different at all its a massive builder with an effective synth melody and outstanding funky bassline tiger stripes is on remix duties again and he did 2 pieces of art already played by jerome sydenham, francois kevorkian, roger sanchez, john digweed, hernan cattaneo

the irrepressible cobblestone jazz present the first single from their debut album >23 seconds<, forthcoming in september on wagon repair. cobblestone jazz produce their tracks live, with a strong emphasis on improvisation, and the trio of programmer tyger dhula, keyboardists danuel tate and mathew jonson, make full use of their formative jazz training to transform the musical outfit into a pragmatic and responsive unit, a living and breathing creation, free of formulaic sequence. >lime in da coco nut< is a potion brimming with transformation. cobblestone approach a simple key melody from every angle imaginable, with the harmonies, disharmonies, bubbling accents and rhythmic permutations exposing the otherworldly potential of the simplest of tunes. a sinister whispered vocal conducts affairs, seemingly flustered at its inability to contain the unruly elements in this wonderful experiment. on >saturday night< a deep synth line and ghostly vocoded moans progress through a jungle of percussion and falling echoed tones, steadily approaching a beat that enlivens like water on a desert journey, or rather, like vodka on a saturday night. the dizzy finale spins around your ears, a bit like the ceiling after a particularly heavy weekend adventure… be sure to be well rested before tackling this sensory safari

supportet by: stephan bodzin, monoroom, ziel 100, mijk van dijk, stephan hinz, wollion, christian fischer, andrea doria, greg churchill, gennaro rossi etc. with pepperjuice hamburg based duo nudisco are delivering a good example for this fact: minimal oriented drumming, short decays, modern groove and just enough sound to honour the harmonic background of music in general. piemont goes even further and created a straight minimal version that will surely please even the most credible djs around. for the collectors of deep tunes, ajowan sure is the right choice. crisp high percussions, subtle bass and a melody that wont leave your mind for a long time create an awesome mood on the floor. hypnotic, propulsive and igratiating it sure is a winner on the floor. stereofunk adds a remix that subjoins additional kick on top of the original idea. pumping compression and oldschool chords that remind you of the good old 90s but combined with the productions skills of nowadays itll burn down the house! you better be prepared!

for living003, dub kult has decided to pull together some of his own best productions to make the killer four-track >one world ep<. this ep has, arguably, more of a dance floor focus than previous eps on living, but maintains enaough trippiness for all but the most dedicated noodle heads..

"this ep combines different periods of time. oldschool and newschool elements is the key element of a modern production, no matter if its nasa or both legends acquaviva & lützenkirchen to deliver a masterpiece that is functional in every possible way. sirens and oldschool stabs on one side, combined with electronic fierceness and drumming madness. the b-side "hurt me" is more agressive, sawtooth sounds modulating through every spectrum of frequencies. at least one will get your ears bleeding or just the mind blowing if youre lucky enough to survive. cologne based producer pierce gives the >satellite< original a new face with his remix. long synth build ups, reduced drumming and massive compression focus on the basic needs and desires of a rocking dancefloor: to celebrate a break, a melody and to freak out when it starts at zero again"

slamming electrotech 3 tracker

very emotional, percussive piece of house music with a haunting string melody. more hard hitting take on the flip

>the dawn< is a moody, undulating cruiser of a track, which will subtly but surely make a dancefloor feel a sense of sunrise, whatever time of day or night. busy, clicky percussion sets the scene for a full-bodied, rising, almost trancey bassline to take control. t ups the intensity with real dancefloor nous and precision programming, layering distressed synth sounds and heavily treated keys atop each other while never losing sight of the tracks fierce ,fundamental groove. ‘the dawn’ builds and builds, by turns dropping out the percussion and the bassline, every departure and return a heads-down, hands-aloft dancefloor moment. the crisp snares and rich, melodic notes of delay add even more depth to what is already an essential tune. b-side >jam pot< is more playful, and driven by a classic physical bass melody - at once intimate and techy, dubby and dancefloor-urgent, gritty but optimistic. again, the attention to detail on the percussion takes this track to the next level, and jazzy keys provide an organic ontrast to the robotic blips and bleeps.

with huge audiofly rmx !! the unholy 13th release on oliver huntemanns dance electric label is most definitely one of the strongest to date. uks promising newcomers richard wakley & paul maddox aka spektre return to the label with nothing but a true club killer! the long a side belongs to audiofly aka rekleiner aka sleeper thief aka audiofly x with releases on get physical, connaisseur, tsuba, sixty four, mobilee, adrift and kickboxer to name just a few. they remix the title track dark horse in their very unique way a driving and atmospheric 2007 tech house journey. on the flip-side neon drift embodies a big-ass bass, cleverly arranged rhythmic structures and a huge strobe-light soaked rave melody

unique version of detroit minimal !! old sensibilities are used to guide basic progression along a path of tweaks and burps. ticks, clicks and melody are used to hold together the shifting center of a busy bop. soulfully simple synths combine with warm bass lines, and churn their way toward a shared end

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

incl. motorcitysoul mix, support by laurent garnier, sven väth, chloe, x-press 2... following hot on the heels of danton eeproms twisted anthem >one thing leads to another< (still big with damian lazarus, radioslave, ivan smagghe & locodice) comes more sublime deepness with the first part of david ks >three arches< ep. david k has had quite a year so far with the huge >boul de nerf< (freak n chic) and >mayann< (cocoon). the original of >incoming< is a unique and essential track for all fans of deep electronic house music. for the remix motorcitysoul deliver a stunner, adding a heavier bottom end and their own melancholy melody that joins the dots between classic chicago trax, deep house and techno.

carrying on from where her triumphant border community 12inch, >barcelona<, left off, this release showcases the perfect balance of melody and minimalism in techno that barbara displays in her consistently excellent dj sets the world over

big with: shinedoe, ripperton, sian, martin eyerer & many others !!! this summer will be huge, because the guys of 8bit signed up the well known get physical, connaisseur and pokerflat artist afrilounge, for an ep which will hit the open air crowd like an hurricane. on a you ll find the track >wasser und sonne<, a combination of groovy pushing beats with an unforgettable melody, which forces you to move and stomp your feets into the ground and crying a river like justin did. on aa you ll find the track >cruisen< , a wonderful deep house track with an easy chilling character

spanish top producer groove garcia (cassagrande) with his debut on khazuma. stream is an atmospheric electro edged progger with subtle vocal samples

with his new 10inch single, >deserter<, and the forthcoming asa breed lp, dear works again under his birthname to combine his atmospheric production with distinctive vocals to craft a sophisticated take on avant-pop. >deserter< is a moody, robust and elegant marriage of beats and melody, including his best lyricism to date. its dawn music, submerged in a warm gauze of synths and anchored by a relentless backbeat. the exclusive >you know what i would do< hits the dance vibe that dear is known for with a prince-esque minimalism and funk, while the flip side hosts four tet s dreamy reinterpretation of >deserter< , owing as much to classic detroit techno as it does to balearic island classics

dj fex is an accomplished produced and dj. having released tracks on such labels as serial, brique rouge, hypnotic, dessous, visitor, gourmet or systematic, his reputation is not to be done. as a dj, fex is a resident at mix club in paris and resident of the famous parties kings.fex gives us one of his best work so far, totally in the vein of what he does on his own label robotronic. acid forever is a moody yet obsessive track with a strong melody. its not particulary acid sounding but the vibe is here and it stays forever! on the remix tip, man of the moment tommy four seven, always on top form when it comes to make people dance and mark o’sullivan, half of dk7 with jesper dahlbäck and half of mark & john with his cousin john, member of the swedish mafia, who has recently remixed mike monday and had a release on plastic city lately. overall a strong package of mixes again

dj & g aka julien & gonzague aka subspace (token/mission/mirage) with a nice classical detroitish techno three tracker

something slightly different perhaps, but probably even more cutting edge and effective. from definition records we present christian fischer. he is probably one of the most open-minded techno artists around judging his numerous releases which covers just about all aspects of techno music. miracle places is solid stomper with electroid influences and dreamy vocals. this would definitely not be misplaced in a dj hell or terence fixmer set. the b-side is a collaboration between fischer and newcomer the ascent. this results in a dark driven and steady stepper with freaky melody. a solid b-side track for the little hours accompanied by smokemachines in full throttle and full on strobe-action

the new german label starts with a bang, because of the two gifted guys ryan davis & lanny may. the >neotron ep< is their contribution to a new wave of cutting-edge electronic music. >neotron< and >another track electric delerium< embody a futuristic definition of deep-melodic techno. >welcome stranger< sounds like a gift from another world with a beautiful melancholic melody overlaid over frickled beats

dj jeroenski is one of the biggest talents of the dutch club scene and not only a hugely popular dj in his home country but also a fast rising international producer. jeroenskis latest offering on device records literally has lust for life written all over as it oozes with plenty of feel good energy.the electronic mix is an upfront slice of instrumental house with punchy beats and an electro spiced melody. the original is the smoother version and creates a vibe that will go down well with the more soulful.

brand new - second on surprise - twelver from this international deejay / electrotech producer under his onderklank guise. the title track has the spirit of carl craig and motor city detroit written all over it. the first track on the flip reminds us of tracks by thomas schumacher mingled with old school flavours of newbeat and early trance. the twelve inch closes with a spicy dancefloor cut (the other tracks are also for that clubfloor as a matter of course) with a melody that could be produced by gregor tresher while on the other hand, the beats have a bit of radio slave ingredients.