after making a great impression with its first ep, giant records serves up a second hot helping of house music from boss man grant dell, complete with fresh remixes by scottish techno stalwarts silicone soul. dell, also known as chicago transit authority, has been doing his do for 25 years now. as a dj he is at home in clubs in ibiza and barcelona as well as around the rest of europe, and is someone who always prefers to push his own brand of widely infused and influenced music than his own profile. once again here he comes up trumps with the emotive, glowing house cut ‘in your mind’. with a neat bassline and mid tempo house drums, subtle but effective synth smears add warmth and colour to the groove, whilst soul fuelled vocals add a real sense of personality. this is sure to get people grooving at any hour and comes with grant’s own space echo remix. as the title suggests it’s a more dubby and reverb rich affair with cosmic signifiers and sci-fi vibes pervading from start to finish. silicone soul need little introduction having been at the heart of real deep house and techno for decades on the soma label. their first remix is a darkroom dub - named after their own label - and is a seductively slo-mo and lazily unfolding house cut with languid synths that really suck you in. their lush hypnohouse mix is then a twinkling, late night bit of melodically rich deep house with starry skies twinkling above sombre chords. this is a patiently served but hugely alluring ep that is stuffed with plenty of tender feeling. one again then, both grant and giant have come up with the goods.

296 seiten / zweisprachig dt., engl. / über 450 fotos / interviews / anekdoten / michael reinboth porträt / cover / flyer / erinnerungsstücke. inkl. individuellem download code für 40 tracks. 138 statements und gedanken von gut 60 künstlern, wegbegleitern, remixern und freunden, darunter: sven väth, laurent garnier, robag wruhme, danny krivit, hans nieswandt, gerd janson, permanent vacation, kruder & dorfmeister, fat freddys drop, solomun und viele andere. das buch kommt verschweißt in einem stabilen kraftkarton–schuber und mit einer schönen bunten fadenheftung. begleitet wird das buch von einem kleinen »oho«: »bits & bobs. composts hidden treasures and secrets«. ein schlankes heft mit 27 anekdoten der letzten 20 jahre, mit cover artworks und diversen kuriositäten. das bits& bobs ist im schuber dabei. das buch hat es einen festen kern, das innen liegende »cover« – passenderweise auch träger dessen, was die leser zu hörern werden lässt: einem download-­code zu 40 stücken aus dem compost-­katalog, mit 14 unveröffentlichten tracks.

the 1st volume of the * recoded* series which focuses on outtakes, alternate versions, & embellishments of tracks from 2013s codes & metaphors lp. 4 hypnotically soulful house constructions.

a music maniac since his first drum lessons at the age of ten, gabriel placentra aka gab oswin has now made his dream come true and released his first vinyl, named soul ep. you will experience deep house grooves that show gabriels long-term experience as a dj in various frankfurt based clubs. as a member of the producer team molisans brothers he performed at sven väths cocoon club and the monza club and on an international scale at the rashomon club in rome. the molisans brothers also appeared on the compilation album * defected in the house*. melodically pulsating at 123 bpms track a1: new soul, represents the perfect opener for the night to come. gab has created some tunes here that inspired dj portable aka bodycode to a warm and at the same time impelling remix (track 02). b1: soul horns rounds off gabs soulful and groovy debut ep.

the slingshots were born in august of 2008 with the idea of recalling and recovering the rhythmic patterns of funk, the warm vocal melodies of soul, the rich instrumental approach of jazz and the energy of rock, from its origins until our times, to offer a danceable rich selection of music and sounds, suitable for everybody, specially those in love with black music. seven men holding many years of experience through a wide and varied musical career form the band.

remastered re-issue on 180 gram vinyl of the 1967 linda jones debut album. includes a bonus 7 inch.

serious heat alert! ridiculously rare sun drenched funky soul from the mythical raw soul express. the way we live is as flawless as it gets, a superior piece of sweet soul music from all the way down there in miami, ultra sought after in its original 45 issue & featuring some absolutely stellar production from the underrated george chocolate perry this record is an instant party starter! featured on the mix-tapes & in the play-lists of some of the most discerning crate digging dj s out there & an og 45 will literally cost you an arm & a leg this total gem of a record gets an overdue repress in its original form. essential! backed here with its original b-side slow jam this thing called music this ultra-rare 45 has been re-mastered, re-pressed & brought back for 2015s dance-floors in conjunction & with the permission of t.k. disco / henry stone music, miami usa.

with the build up to the highly anticipated debut album for both ruede hagelstein and watergate records nearing its release date, we have put together an advanced release of the original ruede track soul dynamic including some stunning remixes to get you ready.

following their critically acclaimed solo album iii, badbadnotgood return with wu tangs ghostface killah for a full length album including guest spots from mf doom, danny brown, elzhi and soul trap mc tree.
sour soul is the collaborative album from the toronto based jazz/hip-hop band and staten island rap champ ghostface. inspired by 1960s and 70s music – taking inspiration from the recording techniques and production of that era, and eschewing sampling in favour of live instrumentation, bbng with producer frank dukes have created a dramatic, cinematic musical staging for ghostfaces vivid storytelling.
pressing on heavyweight 180 gram black vinyl, cd-copy of the album included.

kalakuta soul records come with a series of releases and new gems that surely will keep this year quite busy. after al kents killer joint that went by the title love & care, its cuttlefish & asparagus who once again deliver a strong three tracker made to work the hell out of every imaginable sound system. mainly known for their unforgettable work on black suns self-titled epic track, atlantis cuttlefish & asparagus deliver an a side that coulnt work any hip harder.

next up on d edge is a remix single package featuring ney faustini, andre lodemann and kyodai.

san francisco-based dj/producer nick monaco has long been part of the soul clap family, releasing his first 12- on the label back in 2012. mating call, a double 12- set running at album length, is easily his most expansive release yet. it s typically eccentric, delivering a range of songs - featuring his own distinctive vocals - that blend numerous styles whilst retaining a loose, funky and altogether rather kaleidoscopic feel. it s rooted in balearic pop, but also touches on dub, deep house, boogie, dub disco and a strangely deep and contemporary take on the triple-beat rhythms of glam rock. it s hard to accurately describe, but is really rather good, certainly, it s one of soul clap s strongest releases of recent times.

finally the moment has arrived for us to release new original music on our own label! this monster release has a history that takes us back more than four years to a 48 hour studio session at our beloved marcy hotel in brooklyn, ny. the original collaborative effort came from a laundry list of familiar crew love players including soul clap s charlie and eli, wolf + lamb s gadi mizrahi, no regular play s greg paulus, the lovely deniz kurtel and even mr. fantastic himself, lee curtiss. after all was said and done the body and inspiration of the record was there but what was lacking was a strong vocal. enter robert owens, arguably one of the most prolific and sonically recognizable singers in house music period

soul jazz records new release black fire! new spirits! is a limited triple lp (with download code included) exploring deep, radical and spiritual jazz in the usa in the period 1957-1975.

cosmic disco ensemble midnight magic find their way on to the ever adaptive soul clap imprint for their next release. -viscous love- is a 5 track ep which see the magic ones explore the more spaced out corners of the disco universe. the ep starts with the funked out, slap-bass heavy, night flight before weaving its way to the more slo-mo pitched down viscous love and pick up , the later showcasing some synth work that parliment would be proud of. trouble t and electic shock finish the ep with aplomb, electric shock being one of the stand outs of the release with its driving italo-disco bass line.

zum 25-jaehrigen nightmares on wax jubilaeum veroeffentlicht warp alle lps noch einmal neu als edles doppelvinyl im gatefold mit bedruckten innentaschen und neuem sticker. vier jahre nach smokers delight führt george evelyn mit carboot soul 1999 das instrumental hip hop/downbeat-genre zur perfektion, unter anderem mit einem der prägensten ibiza-sonnenuntergangs-klassiker aller zeiten, les nuits.

in the late 60s early 70s many american soldiers where stationed all over germany. among those where musicians who played in several army bands like the east of underground who recorded a now sought after album after they had won the special services entertainment showband contest held in frankfurt in 1971. nobody knows which other bands participated in this contest, maybe also the soul explosion which were stationed in augsburg, upper bavaria. around the same time, a man named charles held opened a club in augsburg town called tarantel. furthermore he was running a record label of the same name on which he released a handful of 7inch singles from different, local bands, mainly not funky at all though. the soul explosions release remains the only one in the field of american soul & funk music. the band recorded a fantabulous double sider, one deep funk side with a soulful ballad on the flip which makes both hardcore funk and soul collectors happy. unfortunately there is no more information available about the band, only that they even performed live at the tarantel club.

brill fluffy deep house groover, released as vinyl only release.

axe on wax returns with its second release, hopping over the pond to los angeles to welcome aboard calvin james, or better known as rhythm operator.

4 tracks of classic 1993 nervous nyc house from the mighty todd edwards as the messenger. edwards is already revered as one of the producers of his era & guide my soul is testament to this. full of soulful groove, jazz licks, tough skippy drums & edwards trademark vocal samples this release does not disappoint. remastered from dat & repressed in conjunction with nervous with love for all the house heads & garage freaks.

occasionally jay haze will take some time away from his productions on contexterrior to release music with other labels like leftroom and desolate, or he ll provide a mix for fabric. here, in 2014, jay haze debuts on soul clap - and brings some friends with him. these friends are signor andreoni, an italian producer that s not released a solo record since 2010 (his last was with haze) and the unknown jordy lockruf. -take a dip- is a new-school cut of retrospective italo with those moaning synths perfect for a rimini dancefloor, while the two joints with lockruf provide one clunky, slide guitar twanging disco jam and a shuffling house cut that ever so lightly verges on electro swing - but not too much!

on a mission records is the new label runned by jef k and rhythm&soul. focused on keeping alive the spirit of house music that inspires their own musical background. the first release comes with their project: the groove brothers. a classic flavoured house package that shows the label identity. the a side starts with -soul food café-. a strong 4x4 beat, house chords, some vocal hits and catchy piano melody. an everlasting groove. -everyday- is a track made to shake girls on the dancefloor. a funky bassline and a r n b vocal sample that slowly goes warmer and warmer. a summer tune that shows that both producers really like it when things goes sexy. on the b side a remix of -soul food café- by nottingham house legend, nail. a powefull remix that brings his extraordinary touch. floating chords a boundless groovy pad and a pumpy bassline that drives the original track into a timeless uk house anthem.

it seems like no part of the world has evaded discos ubiquitous inuence, including the caribbean. the caribbean in the late 70s and early 80s was a hotbed of musical activity and this compilation focuses on the best disco-inuenced tracks from trinidad and tobago, jamaica, and the bahamas. all of the tracks here were ocially licensed and reissued for the first time ever. highlights of the 13 tracks included on this compilation are: the under-the-radar cosmic disco tune -got to have you- by joanne wilson, a rare p&p records-inuenced track -dance with me- by odessey one, the icy cool synth-trenched -living on a string- by wild fire, the incredible dance oor-friendly -instant funk- by merchant, and the disco reggae cover of -rapper s delight- by prince blackman. this compilation was compiled and researched by deano sounds and includes edits by al kent, the whiskey barons, and waxist selecta.

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instant rudment big with laurent garnier. warning: big tune here! limited edition - 200 copies only!

limited record store day release of 500 numbered copies.

the 5th vinyl release for sonora encloses a very unique selection of producers. body & soul, two originals composed by label artist simone venanzi stays true to his sound with both deep and tech structures. for the remixes, we welcome two new artists who have added completely different compositions for each song. eduardo castillos remix of body showcases his unique approach to producing with a very melodic gypset vibe with special use of his les paul for the melody. for soul, boris griggs has given a deep remix with perfect melody recorded on guitar and astounding reverb. all artists have composed incredibly thought out productions unique to their own personal influences making this release an important staple for sonora records.

the sound of disco rose out of philadelphia in the 70s before being nurtured in new york and later rising to the top of the pops. by 1979 it made its way to india, where it was blended with sitars, tablas and huge orchestras in a wildly inventive, and often boldly surreal, fusion of purab aur pachhim (east and west).

after an overwhelming start with the illustrious artist cuttlefish & asparagus, who did an immense job both on black suns homonym and ishs dont stop, kalakuta soul records come back with another deep set of disco gems, touched by the hand of one of the most respected heads of the genre.

sakadat records first vinyl presents two great pieces of dynamism on the classical house and modern techno basics. upfront support from: raresh, shlomi aber, oshana, ody, dan noel, ittetsu, faster, vid, dan farserelli, nima gorji, fabio ferro, tulbure, negru

on remix duty, soul clap transforms the tempo and vibe into a dance groove guaranteed to get the juices flowing like a glass of funky cold medina.

after a 10 year hiatus, uks godfather of house eddie richards has relaunched his sought-after storm imprint, following a resurgence of nterest in his older tracks which have recently been played by djs including cassy, guy gerber and subb an, amongst others.

a soulful excursion by urban soul lab, featuring the wonderful voice of amalia townsend. backed up with remixes from phil asher and zepherin saint.

levon vincent >tyner<, dj qu >everybodys dark<, black jazz consortium >stay< on fred ps new soul people music label. warm stripped-down house tracks with irresistible grooves. 2014 repress

back to the oldschool. this classic rap tune was turned into raw and jacking hip house. early support by: gorge, tapesh, mario aureo, robosonic, luca marano, kolombo

block rocking, pop locking lonely c and baby prince are at it again with their latest fraiche ep on soul clap records. the troublemaking two-some take us back to 2011. it was a weekend in late august and new york city was practically under martial law. news tickers warned frightened citizens that a hurricane called irene would strike at any minute, flooding most of manhattan and williamsburg where the boys sat gleefully snacking and talking shit inside the world famous marcy hotel. with all airplanes grounded and the trains halted it became clear that lc & bp were going nowhere. it began to rain, the wind picked up and as the skies darkened, nyc declared a state of emergency.

bay area wonder kid nick monaco makes his shining debut on soul clap records with this very limited 7inch release. the a side butterfly is a slo-mo, 808 laden, melodic piece of postmodern psychedelic e-funk. on the flip side my babys back (cant wait) delivers a response to 80s icon cameos single life. an innocent yet poignant and hopeful breakup- to-makeup love song, its clear that monaco isnt too shy to reveal his romantic side.

limited to 200 copies! blooming soul strikes back with a very special release that certainly has its roots in the motor city. k-alexi shelby, rennie foster, rob belleville, laurent maldo and dave-g joined forces for a 4-tracks va ep full of expertly crafted techno funk that will undoubtedly raise the temperature on the dancefloor, and bring a smile to your face

soul clap records resident butterfly spreads his colorful wings revealing the stalker ep, a body of truly sophisticated music.

nikola gala (rekids, suara, clap your hands, brise) presents his new single on metropolitan: a summer-tech bomb with deep flavors and dark percussion. the duo mattei & omich realize an excellent remix with a 90 s sound and a very percussive break that will move many heads! enjoy!

another beatuy comes from the mysterious russian soul to us!

atmosphere comes up with the new bourgeois slam and a huge remix pack by nico stojan (katermukke), sascha braemer (stil vor talent, dantze) and dan caster (light my fire).

limited edition - 200 copies only! vid vai delivers three deep, melodic and nostalgic tracks, gently incorporating modern elements with old school sounds. suitable for contemporary berlin/hamburg deep house music fans. uffe, the new electronic music genius, honors us with an amazing remix.

after orlando vooms debut on the fanzine labels first record, the second one includes three new tracks: distant lines ep, a new record with its own particular style, signed by basic soul unit, the alias used by stuart li, a hong kong-born artist living in canada, whose works have been published by labels such as dolly, philpot, mathematics, mule electronic or the spanish label hivern discs. early support by moodymanc, raresh, djinxx, angel molina, arthur oskan, simon gacia, nicolas masseyef, santiago salazar, dimi angelis, adriano filippucci and many more.

theres plenty of fresh faces in dance music and theres plenty of legends, but how often do you come across a legendary fresh face? christian taylor aka dj kon is about as fresh as it gets and yet has been doing it since before most of us knew how to cue a record.

king street sounds and dope jams team up again in re-releasing more fine jewels from nycs heyday, all featured on the latters celebrated 2012 classic house grooves offering. essential and immortal dance music reissued for generations old and new.