most of the releases on imogen recordings to date have been from label boss ilija rudman, but this time around the disco house operation is turning to a relatively fresh proposition ourra. the alias of one simon tappenden, this time is the first dedicated release for ourra and he comes out swinging with the sultry slap-bass inflected title track boosted by a classic vocal turn from robert owens. rudman meanwhile weighs in heavy with no less than three remixes of the track on the b side, with the radiophonic mix standing out thanks to its stripped down effectiveness.

the lifesaver 3 compilation, the yet most comprehensive package of the lifesaver history, sounds like electro, sharp-edged like the vault in a hague bunker (lauer), provides data pop with piano crescendo (fort romeau), brings the style characteristics of german schlager music to the breakdance mat (rolande garros), lets the bulky lily-of-the-valley bells clang and sends the reverb tails away with the wind (benedikt frey). there are several new names to discover: felix strahd, benjamin milz, vincent feit, and of course there a many old acquaintances: massimiliano pagliara, orson wells, tcb, chinaski. roman flügel brings us “good news”, however: “from another planet.” and fort romeau feels “lost, again”, but in such somnambulistically beautiful manner that you want to get lost with him instantly and jointly find the great joy.

k alexi shelby & robert owens present downtown , a track that s been getting the inner circle of the house music community quite excited over the past few years some projects simply can t be rushed, and this labor of love is one of those very releases. often imitated but never replicated, roberts instantly recognizable vocals have been tearing up dance floors since the late 80 s, and here with his long time friend k alexi shelby the pair have once again unleashed something special just in time for record store day. flying the chicago flag high, remixes take shape from the ever impressive anthony nicholson & mike dunn, whilst greek supremo anthony k adds in a totally different musical trip, each one ticks all the boxes required and impressively opens up the release for a wide pool of dj s to enjoy. it s k klassik baby! dj support: ron trent, kenny dope, roy davis jnr, joe smooth, maurice joshua, mike dunn, k alexi shelby, anthony nicholson, anthony k & soulfuledge.

unearthed by groove archeologist betino errera, this black gem was cut in paris in 1980 by american vocalist robert helms. his french career being rather confidential with releases under his own name as well as bobby helms or simply bobby, the lay down girl album remained a well-kept secret for decades despite the fact that it contained two very strong disco-funk tunes.

robin de wolf delivered us three solid tracks under his new alter ego robert d . while un ni yo is a house track with a wavy sound and affective synths, the second a-sided track dommel is a banger that begins with a smooth intro that changes over into hard kicks and raw bass chords. on the b-side, you can find a more melancholic uptempo track that goes by the name of white s wisdom. interstellar funk tops it all off with a remix of un ni yo that combines the wavy sound of the original with synth-heavy electronics. an absolutly killer ep!

our triumvirate of heroes on nangs big summer tune are uk producer and dj pete herbert, bali based musician partner martin denev and legendary us house vocalist robert owens. they steer their sonic empire to peak-hour, prime time house territory with the epic pass me by. the original track is all about big beats and big soulful robert vocals. as ever, he does not disappoint. to help on their quest we…

new release from chicago legend, mr. robert armani called * fourty nine ep* on chiwax!

4th release 4 tracks 4 times fun for the floors for 4 different times of the night. stop reading rather listen.

repress !! robert hood makes minimal detroit techno with an emphasis on soul and experimentation over flash an d popularity. having recorded for metroplex as well as the austrian cheap label, the french label logistic and jeff mills axis label, hood also owns and operates the m- plant imprint, through which he s released the bulk of his solo material. today logistic decides to repress the “apartment zero ep” as it’s one of the best of robert hood’s typical unique techno style full of jazz and soul flavour

the word classic get s bandied around a lot when talking about certain records, artists, labels etc but rarely is it truly justified. in the case of the monumental slab of nyc deepness that is i ll be your friend we feel the tag is genuinely justified. originally released in 1991 on the rca label the track has been one of house music s most enduring anthems. literally one of the deepest tracks out there, it s combination of owen s vocals paired with the stellar production techniques of def mix s david morales (and those drums) is such a heady combination that the record crossed over so many scenes and to this day remains an evergreen staple in dj s of all persuasions bags. featured here we have all the original mixes (with the exception of the shorter radio edit) in their original forms. the record sounds as fresh as it ever did, the sort of track that never dates and will always fit into a set, the very definition of a classic. legitimately re-released with the full involvement of rca records for 2017 and remastered from the original sources specially for mint condition by london s very own curvepusher. 100% legit, licensed and released. dug, remastered, repackaged and brought to you by the caring folks at your new favourite reissue label - mint condition

originally released on the netlabel black queen. the croatian artist robert pain shows with this four-track ep a dark and beautiful journey full of percussions and pads, creating mystical atmospheres and allowing us to enter into a field of ritual sounds.

black brook limited steps into the upcoming techno season. the festival are gone and we have found our ways back into the fog filled rooms enlightened only by flickering strobe lights. robert s. presents the soundtrack without any compromise on his second appearance on black brook limited. driving tracks reduced to the essence of jackin techno - to what it should be. remixes by ilario alicante, secluded and developer complete this strong release.

nice price deal !!! robert abigail brings a mojito to the bigroom to get the party started!

killer armani re-issue moves from don t recordings !
a selection of dont favourites from the early dance mania days of traxmen/armani, restored and re-issued for your erkin-jerkin pleasure !!

jay haze is back with a new single from his forthcoming album entitled rain drops and birds out in late feb. 2017

ramona is happy to announce that chinaski will return to live at robert johnson with a hypnotizing-john carpenter-proto-house ep titled ghost rider.

6 tracks, extra fun. tip!

domina trxxx presents robert armani. the chicago legend is banging like always without compromise. this time he teamed up on some tracks with gettoblaster and as a goodie on top he presents here a remix of steve poindexters legendary * work that mutha fucker*.

ramona is happy to announce that mr melody also known as lauer will return to live at robert johnson with his second ep – tearsh.

earlier this year, dekmantel announced the signing of robert hood for a new project titled paradygm shift. over the course of three different eps, which will eventually evolve into an album, the detroit but now alabama based legend presents paradygm shift. hood: -the idea behind paradygm shift is similar to a shift in our focus. we can become so complacent, we are so comfortable with our surroundings, i think this is the time for electronic music to find a new mindset volume ii serves up two more killer techno floor bombs by the never disappointing originator. master jack is a classy and deadly effective cut that gets its strength from a simple, yet biting stack of funky chords, while pulsating bass lines and rattling hats are holding it together. more fast-paced action can be found on magnet,a no-nonsense, minimalist stomper you can store in your peak-time section. refined techno action times two, but what did you expect?

the ep originally released on raster-noton in 2001, it never been released on vinyl till now. and finally available again briefly on japanese label flau s raum series. new pressing now available on clear vinyl. open close open, the title of robert lippok s release, can obviously be seen in the context of daily maxims: instructions you can find on packagings, household appliances, stereo systems and other operating instructions. neverthelesss, open close open also stands in connection with making things like space and perception accessible to yourself - and therefore with the opening of a fictious memory. on this release, analogue field recordings, digital remains and cultural fragments are condensed into an accoustic space. the call of crows and door slamming noises meet looped sound pieces from a minidisc recorder and samples from a mahler symphony.

dog in the night staple robert crash gets back at it with a new ep of house madness! the italian producer once again shows us why hes the boss, clocking in with another four tracks of acid fueled beaters. off kilter beat tracks that are sure to get the tweakers in a frenzy, this is what house is and should be. recommended.

planet rhythm is steadily outing material these days. the next in the string of releases is a va by planet rhythm usual suspects robert s, deepbass & repart, jamie haus and dubiosity. 4 versatile techno cuts that each showcase a different sound within the techno spectrum.

classic jacking chicago tracks from the legendary robert armani.

(3lp + cd. triple pack with full colour outer & inner sleeves) floorplan is already well known as robert hoods house outlet, which this year evolves into a family affair with co-production alongside his daughter, lyric.

ramona happily announces benjamin milz first full-grown ep. being made by a frankfurt kid with a mature sound signature, basic motions nods towards what once was and what could be one day.

massive robert hood remix

truth be tolds third release is coming from the label owner robert himself again, his new friend, austrian native, part time he-man and the next big thing in catwalk sound design, egon elliut, and the berlin based project and collective new adventures in hifi. four very diverse tracks either for the sweaty floors or your leisure time entertainment.

a lea porcelain remix package including two reinterpretations by roman flügel and benedikt frey.

as epm turns into its 15th year of techno service we celebrate with a limited vinyl repress of the most highly sought after release on the label. “debbies groove” by carl taylor, featuring the now legendary disco-tech stormer of a remix from the one and only robert hood.

and so, a little short of our third birthday here at selador, it feels like we ve finally made it. no longer pretenders to the throne, we are now like a proper, authentic, fully fledged record label as we reach the holy grail of our very first vinyl release. a momentous occasion for sure. you can speak to our people from now on

dekmantel is thrilled to announce an exciting new project by the impeccable robert hood. over the course of three different eps and an album, the detroit legend presents paradygm shift. hood: ‘‘the idea behind paradygm shift is similar to a shift in our focus. we can become so complacent, we are so comfortable with our surroundings, i think this is the time for electronic music to find a new mindset.’’ the form lockers ep kicks of the series with great anticipation. two tracks that have ‘rob hood’ written all over it: minimalistic beasts, bursting from energy and meticulously crafted by the hand of a master producer. ‘form’ slowly but surely creeps upon you, a slow starter, but in the end the techno funk-finesse will roar like a detroit car engine. ‘lockers’ follows a slightly more melodic path, keeping the momentum by delivering body shaking, pulsating techno, deep and timeless just the way we like it. it’s a pleasure to present you these two slayers, and there’s more to come.

alan abrahams returns with a fragile and romantic piece of house music i reflect thee under the portable alias.

vinyl only , new project by two friends. rawax label head robert drewek and rawax artist robin scholz came together to celebrate their passion for music aka rdrs.

madeira-born robert s makes his konstruktiv debut after appearances on sleaze, arts, planet rhythm and his own robert limited imprint. moderna is straight shooting techno, hard-hitting with hints of rolling funk and a bleak contrast to the sun-drenched portuguese setting that saw its inception.

ramona is proud to present fort romeaus second installment for her live at robert johnson audio enterprise. his take on neo-dance, post-disco and proto-house is as unmistakable as it is dreamlike. ramona is still in love. stay gold, ramona

rawax motor city edition is the new series for music which is influneced by the sound of detroit and of course also for artsist from the city. orlando voorn aka the nighttripper released phuture in 1991. we are happy to present you on the first edition the remixes by kevin saunderson & robert hood!
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its backed up by 3 solid remixes, firstly by the one and only robert hood. mark of course delivered the latest release, stunned (97 mix) / decay on hood s m-plant label and now hood returns the favour by adding his signature touches to frontline. beard man s previous release was the circuit boost ep by space djz. now one half of the duo, ben long collaborates once again with oliver way, otherwise known as mr o from detroit grand pubahs for a deeper take on the original.

having championed underground dance sounds for many years now, dj/producer felix dickinson really seems to be hitting his stride now, and on a days reality, his second full length single for futureboogie, felix serves up perhaps his most accomplished works to date. collaborating with legendary chicago vocalist, robert owens (fingers inc/frankie knuckles), the pair produce a standout song that pulls on the very best of influences and delivers a modern day classic in the making.

the new moe004r is ready for black wax. a four track journey into oldschool flavoured house made by paul bhn & robert pedrini with a remix fresh out of rue de plaisance head varoslav. as usuall with a self printed cover, 180g vinyl only.

great follow up on electric blue by robert owens after rons tribute to frankie knuckles.
love / release comes around with 3 versions produced by ron trent and jerome sydenham.

die compost allstars, bestehend aus christian prommer, roland appel, jan krause von beanfield und michael reinboth, liefern hier die offizielle geburtstagshymne zum 20 jährigen labelbestehen. good day ist ein deep treibender tech-house track mit vocals der fingers, inc.legende robert owens. show-b steuerte einen mächtigen peaktime remix bei! das good day original ist teil der compilation v.a. compost 500, welche als download-code im jubiläumsbuch soul/love 20 years compost records zu finden ist!

firmly at the forefront of a new wave of underground music, robert dietz truth be told records aims to pioneer innovating new sounds from artists across the spectrum. now, the second release from dietz imprint comes from the label boss himself and swiss born producer alci.

everyone is captured by his fresh-sounding, impelling techno - so are we from black brook limited and are glad to have him on our label - of course not without an extraordinary remixer: no less a figure than re:axis!

up first is gigolo, a spare and weird house cut with sine waves and random claps, hunched drums and trippy synth lines. it s a unique track made in a unique way and will lead to plenty of freaky dance floor moments, for sure. co. art is a whacked out techno cut with slap-funk claps, blistering and blistered synth lines and a rugged bit of bass underlining it all. the track is cavernous and metallic, empty and distant as if it somehow survived a nuclear blast. on the flip, alzheimer is a slow and gurgling, swampy techno number with broken drums and crawling synths that sound like their batteries have run down. icy, watery melodies eventually rain down, but the track remains resolutely eerie. last of all, fabric is another decaying track with subtle, heavily filtered synths and drums all making for a minimal groove that is barely there.

martins *escape from south warren* lp will arrive on october 5th on the label operated by frank juncaj, aka dj 3000. juncaj calls martin an *unsung hero of detroit techno* and cites his label, teknotika records, which has been running since 1993, as a key influence. the first remix ep, due out september 11th, features reworks by robert hood and dj 3000 in addition to two original cuts. mark broom and rolando contribute to the second ep, which arrives on october 12th.