amsterdam native mr mendel is one those cats you will find digging in the deepest vinyl crates but also one to hook up seriously tight edits. on his debut for basic fingers he has played around with gil scott-herons live version of *the bottle* as well as felas *roforofo fight*. with some smart tweaks and additional production mr mendel delivered a fantastic ep of soulful black dance music. just put it on and dance away :)

great new four track ep featuring some super cool disco rarities hailing from the islands of the caribbean. worth the price of this 12 inch alone is the fantastic and über-rare *naussaus discos* by mucho plus, an awesome remake of the beginning of the end classic and a floorfiller so in-demand it features in discogs top ten of most expensive records ever sold. this is followed by a great funky steel drum cover of the roy ayers classic *cant you see me* by trinidadian artist boogsie taken from his hard-to-find 1979 lp. next up is *sweetie* by manhattan charlies roots which is a barbadian disco take on bunny macs afro classic *let me love you* and then rounding things up nicely is the super hot *hands up* by casual t, a soulful disco boogie jam originally out on a mega rare jamaican 7 inch. superb!

swedish duo pang! giving a soulful debut on underyourskin

vinyl only - played already by moodymann !!!!!!!!
once again showing their appreciation for forward-thinking music and supporting think-outside-the-box sounds, the latest ep on hold youth opens up the boundaries of electronic music and offers something more. the opening track sample n 909 has been injected with pure funk and sets the scene for the rest of the release, which maintains that groove throughout. well selected vocals can be found in the soulful harmonising of those voices or the smooth-speaking that makes rainbow slices the most mellow of the package. ending the b side with no more pretty, a joint stripped down to essential kick and high hats, you can feel the full strength of the funk once again as the jazzy keys enter… s3a is a breakthrough dj/producer from paris and resident of the illustrious concrete parties.

nico stojan and david keno team up once again and they delivered a deep and soulful, melodic house record that will make a lot of friends these last days of summer. our hit machine beatamines doesnt let us down this time with his great remix of >how does it feel<. marvin hey and ferdinand dreyssig strip the original track to its basics and come up with a very functional interpretation with a great percussive vibe. lovely.

here it is, our new release comes from the far west coast of the usa, from a total american,a blend of the north and south continents, the scfi xicano: santiago salazar. he is a long running veteran, ambassador of the deepest techno, founder and president of thehistoria & violencia imprint, sandwell district cooperator. if you are into techno, this guy needs no introduction. for his debut in our label, santiago provides four pieces of soulful electronic music suitable for mind or body dancing, slow tempos, vintage drums, resonant pads and heavy synth workout.

(rondenion remix) soulful deepness & hypnotic house! for fans of moodymann, ron hardy & theo parrish. 180g heavy weight vinyl deluxe packaging

a spectrum of sounds from us house & garage to soulful grooves side one track one: louie balo - dont shut me out this track original came out in 1994 & to this date is super rare & hard to find, louie did us a special cut just for the plastik vinyl release. keeps the original groove but adds drums, fx & of course that classic horn. track two: mikki funk - lose my mind . mikki tight production shines through with a classic garage sound combined with soulful elements, tight chords and beautiful use of the vocal - one for the heads for years to come. side two track one: tuff jam & mike sharon - thank you house music. masterpiece of us house & uk garage sound. im sure everyone is already familiar with tuff jams work from the 90’s & his work with matt lamont, this time he teams up with mike sharon who adds his usual touch of quality with his production & deep shuffling drums & driving bassline.. this is a must have track two: marc cotterell - jus dance featuring karl the voice. soulful tip on this one from the label owner. tough us drums with soulful grooves and classic chords. matched by the amazing vocals of karl the voice who has worked with derrek carter & playin 4 the city. beautiful production and sound to round of the ep

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

top-notch & soulful tribalistic deep house biz....

with a self-proclaimed goal to showcase newcomers as well as established artists, melodymathics hands out their second punch with a killer track by detroit veteran gari romalis. gari is at the forefront of the detroit techno scene, working close with terrence parker, mike banks, cliff thomas and labels such as tresor, transmat, soma and many more. his productions clearly show that his 30 years experience djing made him realize what works on the dancefloor. the web on melodymathics ltd.002 is a sublime example of soulful keys combined with funky rhythm, resulting in the ultimate dj tool.

soulful and wicked! absolutely beautiful pieces of music. marvellous! early support by lexx, acid pauli, pional, gilles peterson, rainer trueby, hunee, kalabrese, ron basejam, slow hands.

direct from detroit, life on the back 9 is inspirational house music down to its soul. from the energetic yet soulful opening track finally (baby be mine), released on planet-e in 2013, to the melodious, groovy basslines, piano riffs and high synths of night light, to the forward pushing, make you dance saved forever, to the bumpin god he is, to the funky tech instrumental spiritual warfare, to the grooved out melodic the friend i lost to hiding in your love - all about getting lost in dancing to the music (dancing is a form of worship), to the pause and reflect selah interlude to my virtuous woman

one of our specialties at jazzman is focusing in on the obscure and often previously slept on regional based sounds across america. this time our radar was honing in on state of virginia and its norfolk sound. many celebrated musicians have contributed to the norfolk sound, but lenis guess was probably the most active, prolific and influential showman of the soulful 60s and 70s. this collection of unique recordings captures the essence of the multi-talented entertainer, singer, songwriter, producer, arranger, band manager and label owner a calm, cool and collected quintessential music man about town.

vol. 5 from the mysterious danish underground label vibes ltd. well known artists serving 4 deep cuts for your pleasure. the label is focussing on downtempo, warm deep, soulful, and sexy house music, limited copys worldwide, heavyweight coloured vinyl, handstamped and numbered.

two deep and soulful remixes by dubbyman on hand-stamped 10 inch vinyl.

massive ultradyne six tracker for the pi gao movement imprint. going from soulful dark electro tracks to more lighter excursions with reincarnate bringing old bitstream productions to mind.. 200 copies huge tip!!

superb collection of early 90s underground deep house classics by the legendary dub maestro mk. first up is the hard-to-find remix of terence trent d arbys >surrender< which takes d arbys soulful vocal and puts some classic mk fire underneath it to create a awesome deep house banger which received heavy rotation both in the clubs and on the airwaves. next we get one of mks best dubs - his brilliant take on the b52s >tell it like it t-i-is<, a chugging house belter which adds a haunting bass and melody to the bands expertly chopped up vocal chants. the flip side keeps up the pressure with the awesome dub mix of betty boos >thing goin on<, another of his finest dub mixes, and lastly the in-demand classic >bicycle dub< of the pet shop boys >can you forgive her<, only ever available as a limited promo but huge on the underground scene.

eric is definately swedens most interesting and skillful producer when it comes to underground deep house and soulful techno. eric ericksson released his first single in 96 with several releases since then on respected labels, both indie and major. at age 18, he released a single on derrick mays label fragile, alongside artists such as carl craig and laurent garnier. later the same year he, as part of the duo minimalisterna, released a full-length album on virgin records. in 2011 the ep someone is watching was released on carl craigs planet e communications. as co-founder of kass recordings he released the work of some of the top artists on the swedish scene, such as zoo brazil and style of eye. in 2009 he formed north beach together with daniel howe and since then they had three releases on kant recordings and played in well-respected venues in europe. his latest 12 inch vinyl love cannot was released this summer on freerange recordings.

rogue cat sounds are back in town with a real treat. charm with you, a warm female soulful number, hits the spot in every way

ltd 7 inch with soulful disco

for this 4th release, we decided to bring you guys one of the best producer right now : kuba sojka !!!the analog man, his continued music production has focused on collaboration with the chicago mathematics recordings label, which presents his more jazzy and soulful face, but not only through the >bright shadow of a star< ep, but from a bigger thanks to the album >mysterious intrigue< released on 2x12<. that release boldly displayed how kuba can combine a bit of the artistic world in jazz and underground club sound of detroit techno and chicago house. this alone didnt confirm the listeners of his music. it was also due to the fact that he presents a real and sincere vibe and is open to new and developing sounds world-wide. as you guys can expect from the man, those cuts are clearly inspired by undergound resistance, dopplereffect, minimal wave & the chicago house sound. the title track >future mind< is a perfect example of those influences, for us it already sounds like an instant classic. the 5 other tracks >revolution<, >walk on moon<, >adventures into the unknown

newcomer to the label, james fox makes his stamp on needwant with the sensational holding on featuring the smooth and soulful voice of cardiffs vanity jay.

fresh off of his son of sound releases on mike simonettis new jersey records and basement floor, henry maldonado continues to produce tracks that are true to the new york underground he remembers while producing for a young strictly rhythm in 1991. delivered here is a debut ep as son of sound on his brand new district 30 imprint. a vinyl exclusive sliced 3-ways in the form of hardware-sampler style looping, shelter-eque soulful tech-house and a perfectly unpolished aesthetic revived by the likes of theo parrish, ricardo miranda and omar s.

the first music to be lifted from her forthcoming sophomore album, zara mcfarlane drops *angie la la* on 2nd december 2013. in many ways an underground cult classic, zaras reworking of this jamaican psych gem by nora dean features former brownswood bubblers alumnus and new yorker leron thomas on trumpet and vocals. consistently one of our favourite producers from the house realm, the truly legendary osunlade aka yoruba soul applies his golden touch to *angie la la*, crafting an exquisitely sensitive and soulful groove founded on booming kicks and handclaps.

incredible double a sided reissue on tiny early eighties new york imprint small axe. side a features the awesome boogie funk of *throwdown* by larry harris, a phat floor-filling monster which always changes hands for big bucks in auctions. on the flip we get another in-demand bomb - the sparkles *trying to get over*, a superb soulful disco groover with great vocals and synth hooks. originally released way back in ‘81 and produced by the strikers darryl gibbs, this killer cut still remains a firm favourite of many in the know disco djs. top stuff!

george morel. the man behind that name stands for warm and soulful house sounds for decades, not only for being one of the hottest djs around the world, but hes also a multiple gold and platinum receiving artist with the help of his excellent production skills. now hes back once more on alex flatners label circle music - with a new underground hit.

this year sees dj uchikawa celebrate 30 years in music. in that time he has been a driving force in japan for quality soulful music from jazz through to techno, tirelessly working to push, promote and support the scene.finally, earth song sees uchis original groove laced with a killer guitar workout from hideki ikeuchi, completing the package.

the next slab of soulful house music on foliage records comes from justin stride aka black sonix, featuring the wonderful voice of selina campbell. remixes are delivered by groove assassins and kquesol plus an alternative vocal mix by justin and sean mccabe.

next sinnmusik. 4 deep blunts between new york and chicago house. forward thinking label, publishing group and talent scouts >sinnmusik< present another promising producer in kassel based georgi barrel. with his roots set in hip-hop production, georgis debut ep >ghetto dinner< is a pack of roughly forged house grooves peppered with dusty percussion and soulful vocals.

for its fifth release, brstl continues on its mission to unearth fresh and exciting artists from bristols electronic music scene, this time showcasing the debut release from idle hands employee shanti celeste. regular clubgoers in the city will have almost certainly heard her display her penchant for heavily swung rhythms in her dj sets, and her 12-inch for brstl manages to distil this passion into two elegantly produced house music groovers. recently unveiled on outboxxs podcast for resident advisor, the soulful new jersey-esque skip of >need your lovin< (baby) takes up the a-side, its gliding rhodes chords and playful melodies being propelled by a tough and irresistably funky beat that kerri himself would be proud of. over on the flipside, >result!< offers up a more heads-down vibe, channelling those swung beats into an upbuilding, synth-smeared house jam.

outstanding selection of blasting deep techno and bare-assed soulful house. lucretio strikes back after his lionized competing motivations – e.p. on warm sounds with 4 stripped down advanced cuts. featuring a collaboration for the dancefloor shaking bukanawa with steve murphy (chiwax, muscle records) also known as the king brenta. only on vinyl.

tenth release of the promising imprint focussing on warm and soulful vibes between indie, house, soul and downbeat. some well known producers showing their soft skills with own productions or edits / re-works they ever wanted to do. vinyl only! limited edition of 600 copies! comes in clear plasticsleeve!

big strick drops a soulful house number, while gh bangs out a big big groove. then they team up for a melodic dance track. simple chords, groovy baseline and knocking drums.

welcome aboard larry lan! the label tiefenherz presents with the artist from barcelona a new member in his family. his 2 tracks ep reminds, primarily, of the london label border community which has drawn the attention with soulful melodies of acts like nathan fake

our favourite swedish house duo is back…more dirty than ever! the follow-up to the previous eps moody & trapped is nothing short of brilliant. waisted with its plucked strings is classic deep house held together by a bumpy groove, soulful vocals & slick keyboard but still maintaining the formula that defines dirtytwo and their finest work to date. talking 2 u is where dirtytwo gets deep down and gritty. chunky house chords, a meaty bassline, cut-up voice samples in full basement effect. flip over for the hard on edit of talking 2 u which goes one step further adding some acid lines and a raw basement feeling. a dub for those who seek a more raw and heavier tool. local talk is talking to you!

limited repress on 180 gram black vinyl.
vol. 4 from the mysterious danish underground label vibes ltd. well known artists serving 4 deep cuts for your pleasure. the label is focussing on downtempo, warm deep, soulful, and sexy house music, limited copys worldwide, heavyweight coloured vinyl, handstamped and numbered.

erste debüt ep des iren samuel auf technicolour! samuel verbindet auf den vier tracks elegant elemente aus bass, bleeps, electronic urban blues und soul. neben seiner produzententätigkeit zeigt sich samuel auch für die vocals verantwortlich, die sehr soulful ausfallen und streckenweise an frank ocean erinnern. cool!

4 raw, moody deep house cuts from vancouvers resident soul slinger. heavily influenced by classic hip hop production styles, he reworks soulful vocal samples with gritty drum grooves for a modern twist on classic urban sounds. limited to 300 numbered copies.

nach seinem vielgelobten zweiten album *cold spring fault less youth*, das im mai diesen jahres auf warp erschien, veröffentlicht das spitzenduo mount kimbie nun die erstklassige remix-ep *csfly remixes*. niemand geringeres als dj koze verwandelt den clubhit des albums *made to stray* in einen nachhaltigen 8-minuten-traum, während der detroiter kyle hall und der brite lee gamble sich des tracks *you took your time* annehmen: ersterer mit einem soulful-house-touch, letzterer mit einer perkussiven-rohen breakdown-dekonstruktion.

gogo music keeps at it with this stunning and real heartfelt song titled *never*, which gave ralf gums album *never leaves you* its name. featuring chicagoan crooner jon pierce and kafele on trumpet and background vocals, the song received much praise since the long-player was released. finally it receives its single release with remixes by no one less than the legendary louie vega.
another time gogo music presents a real sophisticated soulful delicacy, with all ingredients a future classics needs. gogo music ... music it is and is it!

andrey terekhov is known to the world as eastcolors, and is known for his wide-scale, expansive sound on releases for labels such as critical, samurai and hospital. now, it is demand records who take up the talented young russians work, the swiss imprint is respected the world over for its strength of roster, quality of releases and forward-thinking vision. the perfect combination of artist and label, then, for the issue of the light ep. the original is straight up classic eastcolors, with ranging depth, soulful vocals and urgent, percussive beats. the flow is augmented with some flashing electronics, smooth delivery and top drawer arrangement and production. truly a gifted musician, if you have slept on eastcolors up to now, it is time to wake up.

andrey terekhov is known to the world as eastcolors, and is known for his wide-scale, expansive sound on releases for labels such as critical, samurai and hospital. now, it is demand records who take up the talented young russians work, the swiss imprint is respected the world over for its strength of roster, quality of releases and forward-thinking vision. the perfect combination of artist and label, then, for the issue of the light ep. the original is straight up classic eastcolors, with ranging depth, soulful vocals and urgent, percussive beats. the flow is augmented with some flashing electronics, smooth delivery and top drawer arrangement and production. truly a gifted musician, if you have slept on eastcolors up to now, it is time to wake up.

makoto returns to apollo with the primitive ep. as he builds his fast-paced style into a leaner, more aggressive manifestation of the soulful makoto sound, it quickly becomes clear that no one genre or signifier can fully describe this new collection of five tracks, from the rampant tribal ideology of *primitive* through the freestyle explorations of *ritual*.

sims & degiorgio follow up the success of machine 01 with another showcase of blistering modern techno and uplifting electronic bliss. strike aims straight for peak-time with a driving, trademark sims rhythm that only he knows how to pull off. degiorgios remix keeps it tough but adds some subtle elements in keeping with his soulful approach to music-making. degiorgios own *guardian angel* is another in his series of uniquely harmonic techno tracks that has no equivalent in dance music. another major statement from the number one techno event around. machine.

mirko loko, has always worn his detroit musical influences on his sleeve, counting pioneer carl craig as his mentor, and having worked with the likes of derrick may and stacey pullen in the studio. and on daybreak, mirko fully indulges in the one genre that seems never to get tarnished, the mechanical and industrial beats working off the deep and soulful strings and melancholic pads, a true hallmark of the classic sounds of the motor city

one is formerly the front man of a notorious glaswegian punk band, the other a meticulously precise studio guru with creative flair way beyond the majority. as solo artists they are a formidable force, as a collective they are quite simply one of the most exciting new acts in the uk right now. refusing to rush, they spend countless hours trying ideas, searching for samples, tuning percussion and tweaking sounds. for every mia dora track that sees the light of day, there are 100 that dont. this isnt throwaway club music for the internet generation, it is soulful, thoughtful and emotive music by two producers fuelled by an intrinsic need to give life to the sounds in their heads.

soulful housemusic from sy sez and taliwa, remixed by charles caliber, at one and ziggy funk.

principal records follow up the superb debut from s & m with the m from that partnership (that man monkz) alongside the mysterious mr. vasir. as before it is the finest, roughed up soulful house which could just as easily have emerged from detroit as sheffield. mr moncrieff is going from strength to strength! fellow steel city heavy-hitter and exciting new talent squarehead handles the remix, turning in a rough and ready club workout that really hits home.
pressing on white coloured 10 inch vinyl.