hyenah, has, over the last few years helped forge strong ties between the deep house mecca of johannesburg and the cutting edge electronic scene in europe. with a handful of influential and pivotal releases and remixes on a few key labels (objektivity, drumpoet, poker flat, toytonics) hyenah has established himself as a major talent to follow. with his residency and label night rise at berlin institution watergate going from strength to strength, a busy touring schedule taking in ibiza, angola, asia and the u.s, we’re very pleased hyenah still found time to get into the studio so we can present you with the next instalment, the usuthu ep. lead track usuthu featuring the vocals of b’utiza opens the release in fine style with crisp, percussive beats laying the foundation for the precision synths and trademark hyenah afro vibes. those who loved the wish, tale of the dirt and the idea will love this worthy follow up! next up is a second original entitled phases featuring the hypnotic tones of nonku, a much deeper affair but with no less energy and atmosphere. just a more heads down groove for the warm ups and wind downs, nonku’s wonderful vocal elements adding the perfect soulful touch. flipping over we have a wonderful remix from the inimitable mr raoul k. the ivory coast native now residing in berlin has continually wowed us here at freerange with his boabab and mule musiq releases. with his collaborative release alongside manoo just about to drop on innervisions (including a killer dixon edit!), we’re excited to bring you an epic mr raoul k remix of title track usuthu. setting the mood with lush strings and a beautifully paced, beatless intro, raoul k slowly introduces the beats and keyboard parts, layering up the elements and building the energy in the process, resulting in a very special, dynamic version that will connect on a deep level with all who experience it on the dance floor.

aquamarine puzzle marks a new step in the sound of luxus varta. six paths are etched for this journey into time, space and the machine. a spectrum of sound is allowed to roam, to wander into strange worlds of galvanised synthlines, serrating snares and soulful strings. the 12- is perfectly balanced, astral melodies countered by crisp and precise rhythms, distant harmonies tethered to absorbing bass. a renewed partnership with machinist in arms paris the black fu of detroit grand pubahs is formed for the mechanical dreamscape that is -globb.- a complex and utterly compelling encounter with the luxus varta nebula.

black ivory was the pride of harlem and new yorks answer to the philly-fine delfonics but with infinitely more teen sex appeal. this silky-smooth 70s harmony trio featured the fabulous falsetto lead of leroy burgess (nephew of philly soul legend, thom bell) and charted four top-40 r&b singles and two top-30 lps under the guiding hand of their manager and today records driving force, patrick adams. songs like, you and i, time is love and dont turn around (which they performed live on soul train) are acknowledged sweet soul classics. and as the decade progressed and tastes changed, they successfully conquered the disco dancefloors with fave-raves like, mainline and walking downtown (saturday night) for buddah records which were liberally sampled by the hip-hop generation a true testament to the staying power of their incessantly soulful sound.

for the 4th release on lit level, we have music by dj twerkbone, bringing in some soulful vibes. love trax with his warm hazy sounds. on the flip side james henry delivers, as the name of the track suggest, a party track. last but not least is the stomping techno workout of Åmnfx.

nice price deal !!! yore proudly adds detroits drivetrain to the stable. drivetrains the nom de plume for derrick thompson, a dj and producer who heads up soiree records international, a label with a strong soulful house focus, who has been around since detroits early days. with over 50 releases on his back, from beatdown sessions to numerous remixes & collaborations, you can tell that >drivetrain< has a soft spot in his heart for the rich production values of 70s philly soul associated with producers such as gamble & huff and thom bell. that kinship comes through loud and clear in the eps second cut, >the rain<, when thompson sweetens the tunes brisk rhythms with triangle, electric piano, alto sax, flute, acoustic bass and a gravelly >make love (in the rain)< command that sounds like its oozing from the lips of a tasty dj. >the rain< is trumped by the a-sides >angel (serenity mix)<, which opens with a sinuous house thrust and then heats up with a tight, jacking groove that thompson soulfully embellishes with synthesizer flourishes and a smooth vocal refrain of the songs title. the vibe is lush and soulful in the extreme, with the vocals alternating between a soft murmur and robust declamation while the percolating, dub-inflected house pulse pushes determinedly forward underneath. the ep ends with the title track, >tragedy park<, which is closer in spirit to a stomping techno raver thats had a smidgen of acid thrown in for extra flavour. definitely a floor shaking bomb

nice price deal !!! runaway wraps up the year with a soulful chugger in the vein of lil louis or carl craig….a fully realized sound and atmosphere of where their direction is going. the fire below is house music built for big sound systems! on the flip we get a very impressive remix of their poltergeist track done by im a cliches label head cosmo vitelli. cosmo pushes the envelope a bit further to show the darkness that lurks between sounds, evoking memories of isolee and other fine playhouse moments

fully tapped into the true us tradition of soulful house music, riccardo masi has been delivering the goods for the past couple of years to labels like uzuri and his own wrong notes records. on this new single the good vibes just keep on flowing, kicking off with erik rico s on-point vocal draped over reaching. rico also forms the centre point of -no one else, another masterclass in pattering drums and honey-coated keys. tortellini jazz shores up on the b-side, drafting in paolo campani to lay down some sultry sax tones over the mellow chords and playful rhodes trills

ashtrejinkins is a compton based producer and dj. known for his involvement with the low end theory community for years, he has now taken a new form into the world of uptempo electronic music. with his “ fruit in failure ep”, tre dives into the fruit of sound with vibrant synths and wholesome melodies. starting from the deep, into the soulful, and onto the future.

following on from his stellar record store day 2017 double-pack, dimitri is back with another clutch of indispensable disco edits from his impressive archive for the legendary salsoul label. any self-respecting dj or disco-lover will be brimming over with excitement upon looking at this impressive selection of tracks, all respectfully and lovingly tweaked by disco-dim. salsoul orchestra s ooh i love it (love break) kicks things off, a true blue classic, just gently touched in all the right places and extended in the best possible way. following up is skyy s total anthem first time around , a classic garage groove and dimitri s version is near perfect, again, re-touched by someone who truly understands what disco all about! essential stuff. on the flipside the jammers - be mine tonight , is another massive garage smasher, here dimitri almost edges shep pettibone s og mix into the boogie stratosphere, just incredible! it makes perfect sense that this amazing double-pack should finish on one of dimitri s most sought after edits - love committee s just as long as i got you , an epic slab of soulful, almost dark, disco. absolutely huge

as with his previous offerings - that have found a home on the likes of red rack’ems smugglers inn, horn wax, ruff draft, plus his co-owned end of label boss imprint – cyclonix continues to explore the deeper and more leftfield spectrum of underground dance music with a futuristic vision. made up of two original tracks, ‘alien drug store’ ep draws on a host of electronic influences ranging from deep house to detroit beatdown, alongside subtle hints of acid house and dub techno, whilst both retain the producers trademark sci-fi aesthetic. the release is completed with a sterling remix of ‘you’d better not’ from a pioneering legend of the uk underground - 4hero’s marc mac, under his nu era guise. heading up the a side is ‘you’d better not’, a slow-grooving techno cut bolstered by punchy kicks and a rubbery bassline, where foreboding sci-fi vox samples are interspersed with dubbed out chords and crunchy offbeat snares, as the arrangement shifts from one mood to another. the sub-aquatic vibes of ‘two face’ follows, which is set to a hypnotic two chord pattern, 4/4 kicks and a lashing of moody synths that gradually entices you into deeper realms through the aid of rippling hi-hats and rhythmic percussion with a submersed quality. on the flip is marc mac’s nu era take on the 12”s lead cut ‘you’d better not’, who transforms the menacing original into a blast of uplifting broken techno, where the soulful musicality of sustained strings and piano chords complement snippets of the original’s vocal sample that drifts atop adept drum programming, bouncy synth bass and a flurry of glistening synth melodies.

moscow based multi-talent impish has been steadily honing his skills working through labels such as program, c.i.a. and his own fast rising occulti music imprint. it’s that last label that saw him release the critically acclaimed “silence” lp back in 2016. fast forward to the autumn of 2017 and a new album project the “hush” lp is set for release through all quality physical electronic music outlets around the world. being the perfectionist that he is, impish continues to impress working on crystal clear music productions where impeccable drum work is combined with organic touches and progressions.
the second “hush” lp sampler features three cuts of the album. first up the well respected irish drum & bass producer zero t takes up remix duties for “solid”, turning the stripped back original stepper into a wavey hard hitter with the remixer’s sound plastered all over. continuing with “let me” featuring uk based vocalist kate wild things heat up quickly where soaring bass sounds complimented by soulful vocals and tech-like stabs make for an intense drum & bass experience. last but not least we find the original mix for “solid” featuring fellow moscow based vocalist julia marks. it’s an easy listening, thoughtful piece of drum & bass with driving beats for the dance floor but harmonies for the mind and soul.

in 2001 derek launched his own label ‘trident recordings’ and released the ‘copper beech e.p.’ (the only release to date) a collection of deep soulful techno, it has since become something of a collector’s item. subsequent releases on ‘digital soul’ headspace nice & nasty and ‘geek records’ further cemented carr’s place amongst a new generation of techno producers that looked to combine soul and melody with electronic dance floor grooves. the ep entitled distant systems is a musical adventure for a quest for a new home land, a new planet, a new start, it is proper techno, proper melodies , beats and pads for this adventure. derek is a master at creating thoughtful emotive and simply wonderful techno that fits in so naturally on firescope records

always with a dope groove & big basslines, herb lf tunes have always been influential and musically a few steps ahead. herb lf solo or him being part of the projects westpark unit, gush collective, discoshit & more, there are way too much releases to mention in the last two decades. his knowledge & production skills also made him to one of the most sought after mastering engineers. freude am tanzen, frank music, musik krause, quartet series, troubled kids and lots more labels & artists like the xtra-dope final touch in their music, carefully mastered by herb lf in his düsseldorf based nordstadt fm studio. please welcome the -decades ep via farside records. where are the young men? is a huge soulful & epic tune, but also a reminiscence to the early 80s punk/wave era. check the groove & bassline, even with a dosis of boom bap vibe inside for ecstatic moves on your dancefloor. henry l & ingo sänger try a different perspective on the punk/wave attitude of where are the young men? and add a little dosis of funk, disco & detroit techno to the tune. with a demanding groove & organic sounds, this is extra funky & takes you back to the vibes of the freestyle summer of love in 1989. rave on. herb lfs real pong, madrid has a demanding groove with beautiful spacey chords. this is as soulful as it gets and might be your secret weapon on a small basement floor, but should amazingly work on bigger sound systems as well. the tune air is breathing deep, phat & slow. start or finish your night with this ambient monster tune or play it at home. lots of fresh air guaranteed.

soulstice music is back! and this time we present to you i m in love. a true soulful house gem created by the incredible uk producers the l.o.v.e project featuring the amazing vocals of shean williams (craig david backing vocal). this is the ultimate collection song that can uplift your spirit whenever or wherever you hear it! it will be a hit today, and a classic tomorrow. this song is timeless! just as we like them here at soulstice music. seans voice and lyrics will bring the sweetest feelings out of you, and combined with the finest studio arrangements from the l.o.v.e project this track will simply and truly make you feel like im in love if you know the house music scene, it is impossible not to know the remixers that joined this project: dj spen, earl tutu & jhon khan, mark di meo and rob hardt (cool million). we say no more! other than we are proud to assure you i m in love will become a house music masterpiece!

it’s been 3 years since the last basic soul unit ep on lab.our and the label co-head is back to top form! loose, melodic and funky, the toronto producer stretches his legs across 4 tracks in this kaleidoscopic gem of an ep. on a1 is ‘behavoural issue’, a frenetic, crunchy and off-kilter number that will have you contorted in distortion with all arms and legs on the dancefloor. ‘rising over the east’ marches in next, a deep jacking head trip to the orient opium den with its endless arpeggiators. on the b-side, the heavy broken club banger ‘propulses’ harkens back to the glory rave days without mimicry. a basic soul unit interpretation with his undeniable footprint in the mix. ‘my heart skips’ turns the dial down several notches into deeper house terrain. the soulful ride begins as an easy cruise before deftly lurching into an odd rhythmic fractal workout that the producer has become known for. sealing an untouchable reputation in the world of broken soulful lo-fi techno, basic soul unit casts an even wider net to captivate audiences with this must-have ep.

preservation records in collaboration with big dipp present the breezy and soulful estrelar album by marcos valle, the first ever vinyl reissue since its original release on som livre in 1983! arranged by the brazilian boogie and soul legend lincoln olivetti. killer coverart, with a fantasic 8 page booklet based on an interview with marcos valle, written by allen thayer

before there was a man in black, there were the sun records years, when cash began defining his peculiar and witty version of country music. born in arkansas in 1932, cash began recording as a top artist for sun records, for which he released his first full-length lp. this double lp set documents all the hits from 1955 to 1958, before cash signed to columbia records. these 35 “first steps” helped build the legend and are considered the milestones of an incredible career that ended with those passionate and soulful albums on the “american recordings” series released between 1994 and 2003, the year jr cash died on sept 12.

los angeles based natan h and malta based artist owen jay return as gauss with their first ep of 2017. entitled resonator it offers more deep music with an electronic soul and is their fifth ep for their cultured label gauss ltd. the title track opens things up with a crunchy and impactful mix of weighty dub drums and spangled techno chords. it s a heavy track that builds in momentum and is sure to mangle minds with its skewed stabs and wiry electronics. shifted is a more fierce techno track with urgency in the kicks and a sense of anger in the coarse little snare explosions. more gurgling synths add weight and this one is a real stomper as a result. cutting ever more loose, odyssey is a mix of idm sound design, soulful synth smears and percolating electro tinged drums that are slick and futuristic. least squares completes this techno picture with spitting hits and claps, underwater chords and acidic sonar pulses that soothe the mind. this is an expansive ep that marks an exciting evolution in gauss s sound.

lillygood party ! label is very proud to put out the volume 2 with these two attias versions unreleased before in a 12- format and officially licenced directly from the artists. already played by a few international djs, we are definitely confident that this new imprint is promising with great quality for music lovers and vinyl collectors.on the a side we have an early uk vocal house tune produced by the she project outfit and that came out only on an album in 1991. never released on a 12 inch before -mainsqueeze - edit by alex is longer than the original and more -dancefloor- orientated with extended parts and an amazing mastering to feel comfortable to play out and loud. on the b side you will find an incredible instrumental soulful deep house track from 1991 produced by t tauri new york duo. extended from the original tapes and mixed with unreleased versions , stéphane attias version is a 9min 21 extended dancefloor journey into the deepness of new york early house music sounds . these two great soulful track will definitely find place in any dj box because its really really good!

nyc stalwart and international superstar jacques renault joins brooklyn cohorts for a 4 track ep of superior edit stylings! on the a side cold blooded sources a classic, focusing on a hypnotic and rhythmic pattern for a solid 6 minutes before exploding into exuberant soul, while get down is a loose and greasy funk stomper. on the flip, dream machine is disco sampled perfection, chopped and sliced with evident love. finally, that sound takes us home with its thunderous drums, slap bass, and a tasteful peppering of soulful vocals.

we are extremely happy to have malouane, co-founder of in any case records on board with us at lagaffe tales. this fourth vinyl release consists of what could be reckoned as a mini-lp that travels through malouane s personal space of influences. the release is filled with rich and soulful samples accompanied by warm saturated drum work with an ethnic feel from start to end.

new chicago’s anthony nicholson and cara dawn team up for the deep, soulful & cosmic future dance ritual “living for today” which is an elegant, timeless piece of music. “living for today” is the first release on the special blak muzik label. anthony nicholson cultivates and pushes forward in this genre.

anthony nicholson chicago deep house maestro delivers here two amazing soulful deep house tracks for the attias brothers label visions.visions open mind and wide vision returns here with their 15th release continuing their journey into the world of electronic dance music on the a side anthony and william kurk have produced an amazing soulful vocal track mixing lush pads rhodes and beautiful vocals sustained by a solid house beat. this is a sublime journey into a soft and beautiful chicago deep house jam that we fell in love instantanely with and wanted to share itwith the music lovers and vinyl collectors.the b side is a jazz funk number that rolls deep into rhodes chords, moog leads and funky basseline for an 8min 20 long amazing dancefloor instrumental bomb. with one track per side and with the great mastering and the loud cut , these two chicago slices of goodness will find place in any dj bag for sure.

klyne first caught everyones attention with their critically-acclaimed debut ep paralyzed on aesop, as well as their debut remix - a rework of disclosures omen feat. sam smith - before signing to because music and going on to release their first two singles, dont stop & water flow. both tracks hit the 1 spot on hype machine whilst garnering support from i-d, pigeons & planes, the fader and noisey as well as receiving airplay support from bbc r1, 1xtra, 6 music and beats1 with water flow racing to over 6m streams and counting on spotify. mellow electronic pop thats like a long-lost cousin of jai paul - the fader infectious and effortless groove-laden soulful masterstrokes - vice / noisey minimalist vibes, captivating vocals impeccable melodies - pigeons & planes more fire from the young dutch duo the boys are off to a strong start - i-d

tone series is glad to present you the 5th ep ts06 (ts06) of its soulful and colorful release series.

three is truly the magic number on this special rsd release from razor-n-tape, with a trio of groovy tracks by nashville-based magic in threes. the original version of beatin tha breaks is an easy-breezy affair dripping with soulful guitars and harmonies, freddie joachim s brings his signature smooth and rhythmic sound on his remix, and the fouk mix rounds out the triptych with a touch of uptempo housey deepness.

live ones returns with lorca after a six-year hiatus. having released his debut record live001 ~ moments ~ we ve teamed up again to relaunch as a home for the edits, refixes and sample heavy music produced by friends and family that we love so much. after a brief break from production duties, lorca moves away from the eclectic, melodic style he s been known for and returns with a new sound and aesthetic. the tribute to eddie ep firmly nods at detroit, new york and chicago house styles and is dotted with a wide array of influences and soulful sampling throughout. having previously released eps and singles with naked naked, dummy records, 2020 and the like, lorca s ear for melody has earned him fans from across the board with his music being supported by a diverse array of dj s from ben ufo to bonobo to pete tong. we re proud to be back releasing this diverse producer s musi

the third and final part of the jacob f. desvarieux anthology on endless flight brings two more hot productions of the fabled french zouk veteran with roots in guadeloupe. the tune “rifyx” is taken from desvarieux’s 1985 album “oh madiana” and delivers arresting jazz-funk and zouk-suspense enlarged with touching horns, synth-enthusiasm and longing female vocals. the second song comes from the paris based, west cameroon born singer tala, produced by desvarieux for tala’s album “mother africa” in 1982. also here desvarieux tuned the synthesizers odd and edgy to let them dance with an afro styled rhythm. above all tala sings sexy with a chorus of girls while percussions go crazy and the sounds of horns are longing for the sky. on top of everything endless flight asked again the japanese producer kuniyuik to edit a desvarieux track. he chose “rifyx” and tuned it into an epic soulful eight minutes long dream house anthem that funks all dancers crazy. hotter than hot stuff here!

he blueprints ep marks the welcome return of the talented toulouse based producer redeyes. following a number of releases on seminal labels such as bingo, creative source, innerground and brownswood in the mid 2000s, redeyes then decided to take a step back from music production. now returning as a more complete and mature artist, his blueprints ep on lenzman’s the north quarter imprint sends an exciting message of where julien salvi stands in 2017. comprising of an ambitious nine tracks, redeyes’ blueprints ep showcases his exquisite musicianship and ability in the studio throughout each piece of music. in true north quarter style, he effortlessly breaks down the boundaries between drum & bass and hip hop, whilst fully maintaining the soulful and heartfelt aesthetic that he is known and revered for. the release sees him join forces with a plethora of exciting talent. ‘100 porsches to the stars’ brings him together with underground la rap hero hus kingpin for a lo-fi hip hop masterclass. he also collaborates with mancunian don black josh, children of zeus’ infamous tyler daley, north quarter chief lenzman, and many more.

warehouse music is the new imprint bought to you by london based dj and producer mella dee. the second offering is a tough but soulful reflection of mella’s stomping grounds in south yorkshire where he was inspired by sounds coming out of warehouses. the a places the rough and ready ‘take it’ alongside a stripped back, percussive and driving ‘woodlands’. on the flip, a more experimental acid tinged roller ‘paul & shark’. wm002 is pressed to neon pink vinyl with a bespoke hand-stamp design of the infamous doncaster warehouse.

whats better once we hit peak time that dropping a sweet and soulful, bumpin tune that makes all the ladies say, ah and the fellas say, yeah? nothing. nothing is better. wd53 has stocked you up with four prime contenders for that perfect time of the night.

fernando makes his debut iib release with the 3 track shining ep. side a is the home of the truly epic title track shining. an 11 min super mellow hypnotic trip. driven by rolling bongos and bassline some funky guitar and delay soaked effects. a real gem. the b side fernando pitches up the tempo. horizonte rojo is a cruising deep balearic house groove with the same dubby feel as shining. the final track is karmic a soulful disco tinged after hours house groove. island music for day and night. dive in.

nyc s finest dj spinna makes his long overdue debut on gamm with a supa soulful two track ep where he selected two of his personal 80 s jams to refreak for club use. vesta williams classic 80 s r&b cut gets that classic spinna =house touch and manhattan transfer s slo-jam gets a full deep house transformation. nyc house for the soul heads!

in 1999, the duo of dj t-rock & squashy nice formed in atlanta. squashy nice is an accomplished beats producer, and dj t-rock is a scratch-master responsible for battle records on the likes of bomb hip-hop records, stereo-type, and replicant music trading corp. together they released three party-ready instrumental hip hop albums for new zealand’s why records label. now based from coast-to-coast (squashy nice in new york and dj t-rock in los angeles), the duo has joined the cold busted family for their fourth album, the satisfying seventeen track back to the essence. showcasing the variety and breadth that squashy nices beats and samples and dj t-rocks scratches can provide, the tracks on back to the essence swerve from party rockers to soulful, thoughtful numbers featuring vocals from new zealand vocalist miss glue. among the standouts are the opening hit the breaks, combining harmonica, 60s style fuzz guitar, heavy beats, and some crucial vocal scratches, let them be, with miss glues lovely vocals providing a counterpoint to acoustic guitar cut-ups, and watch the clouds, featuring gentle piano, a loungey string section breakdown, and wistful vocals from squashy nice. back to the essence should be ingested whole, as its plentiful tracks radiate fun, funk, and good vibes. its like a virtual block party dropping down wherever its cuts are playing.

love cryme is back with another club-ready pressing of their signature sacramento based boogie funk sound. this is the much anticipated follow up to their sought after 2013 debut on rysque records, and is eddie pendergrass presents first 12inch offering. electric lady is a smooth, soulful scorcher while under the n fluence has a new jack swing influenced party vibe. second release from love cryme following their 2013 debut. tim tucker of love cryme recently released a sought after 7inch with brian ellis under the name birdbone unlimited, and has upcoming solo projects as well as a collaboration with boogie legend alfonzo. club-friendly 45rpm cut with vocal & instrumental of both tracks

after years of absence, elypsia records is finally back in full-effect and is proud to bring you this exceptional release by detroit housemaster: rick wade who is one of the most passionate producers we’ve had the chance to work with. timeless ep is deep, soulful, melodic detroit house for pure enjoyment.

camea returns with the third release on her neverwhere imprint, titled vanish , this spring. in her new single, she digs deep on her drum machine into studio 1-esque territory, using alluring classic minimal techno grooves as a back drop for her seductively soulful, selfconflicted vocals. camea not only captures a timeless micro-house vibe in this piece, but she continues to push her sound forward as well as her love for avant-guard techno. up next is delft imprint boss, la-4a, best known for his analogue vintage roland drum machine productions. he has laid down an irresistible 303 break-beat club mix of camea s track in the a2 spot. his dance cut of her vocals over bass driven percussion is a perfect counter piece to the original, and compliments the sound from his recent acid techno album phonoautograph . on the flip side, berlin techno legend and ostgut ton/berghain resident tobias. gives his graceful interpretation. he has reworked the original into a tasteful, dark, spacious 8-minute minimal techno piece, with percolating panning and filters on the vocals. as usual with tobias., he clearly conveys his undeniable expertise and instinct for exquisite dance music. with this release, camea is also marking the 2nd anniversary of her cult neverwhere radio show this spring, having produced twenty-four, two-hour episodes with exclusive dj mixes and guests. the show currently has residencies on digitally imported, tsugi radio and ibiza sonica, and camea has quickly established herself as a driving force in the left-field techno community, and a passionate advocate of underground radio.

thelma houstons unreleased soulful aor tracks from 1980
after thelma ended her contract with motown, she went to work with terry woodford to record a set of tracks for her next album. unfortunately it didn t happened and the tracks was shelved for 36 years. until now. smooth breezy soulful aor with the wishbone inc signature sound, (byrne and barnes, robert byrnem mac mcanally and others) remastered and released on vinyl for the first time.
coverart by yoko honda
limited to 500 worldwide

scrimshire s edits are synonymous with our imprint, and every one has been of the highest quality, often hand-picking the more obscure works you never knew you loved, from some of your favourite soul voices. and as we turn 21 (release-wise) he pulls it out of the bag once again, rework chaka s string-laiden -some love- into a monstrous dance-floor destroyer, adding some serious sliced and diced funk chops to merry clayton s percussion heavy version of -keep your eye on the sparrow-, and finally, subtly and tastefully turning mcneal + niles rare slow and soulful treat, -summertime love- into a late night balearic beauty. the perfect summer soundtrack and another sure-fire dubplate winner!

sunlightsquare s first single of 2017, oyelo, is a mixture of jazz, cuban and house music in its most authentic form. starting with moody latin-jazz piano and sun-drenched live percussion played by master percussionist giovanni imparato, the track is driven by the classic house beat of the tr-909 - the legendary 1980 s drum machine. ronnie scott s resident cuban singer rene alvarez delivers the impassioned vocals, followed by the main man claudio passavanti s heated montuno piano riffs, which combine seamlessly to create a blissful, dance-floor experience. it s a perfect marriage of organic grooves, lush beats and soulful vocals, joining the dots between different generations of latin dance music.
for the b side, london based, japanese producer kay suzuki transformed the original track into his signature psychedelic journey in 2 parts. his by the sea mix takes you to the havana beach with its synthesiser generated waves & seagulls right from the intro. the stripped-down beats and vocals are smoothly laid out with warm analogue synth textures, giving more space to claudio s tasteful latin-jazz keyboard improvisations. in contrast, the drum dub goes to the opposite side of the spectrum, all the musical elements have been removed, focusing solely on the live percussion and the raw tr-909 beat, all dubbed out with tape delays for a classic cosmic dub treatment.

good news! music lovers, soul searchers, and record diggers! los charly s orchestra are back!!! this time celebrating their 10th anniversary and featuring the tropical soul legend: omar, for their latest extravaganza of caribbean infused disco/boogie. lco has left an important landmark on the global soulful disco - jazz funk landscape since the very beginning, and their tireless production machine still continues today to deliver some of the most epic groovers, such as: -all around the world, everlasting love & sunshine-, in between many others. juan laya & jorge montiel (the two men behind this project), continue on their endless effort for producing enduring music by delivering their latest ep which contains an lco s re-make treatment of omar s classic: -it s so- plus a brand new boogie-reggaeish fusion track entitled: -history-, both tracks with their correspondent instrumentals for the delight of the vinyl junkie, and groove music aficionado.

bad education is a soulful heater that will shake your hips and your social consciousness. inspired by the afro-latin soul blends from the likes of joe bataan and ray barreto, this collaboration between timmion records and yemayá sol records - brainchild of bardo martinez (lead singer of chicano batman), makes a statement. the horn laden groove will transport the listener to a summer in new york. the memorable flute line by ernie hawks is flavorfully funky while the pulsating tumbao of the conga carries the vitality of a nuyorican neighborhood in full effect. the force of the rhythm section provides the vehicle by which martinez lays down a fiery indictment of educational institutions, defining them as a mouthpiece to the military industrial complex. the music and the message flow together in a very classic sense, packing a punch that gives it to the man, necessary now more than eve

over the past six years, dimensions has become a leading name in the underground, with its festival, international series, dj directory and dimensions soundsystem. now, dimensions extends its influence with the start of its label - dimensions recordings. the label launches with a 12-track compilation across three separate discs. ‘an introduction’ makes a huge statement in setting out the label’s intent and breadth. with artists established and new stepping up to present 12 exclusive tracks. * an introduction part 1 calls upon artists from different corners of the globe who share the similarity of undeniable soul and expression in their music. the ep has an earthy, worldly feel to it. from the swahili sung harmonies on mim suleiman’s ‘pole pole’, to the afro influences of swiss collective alma negra’s ‘onga’, both tracks work raw percussion with just enough swing that either would sit comfortably within latenight uk dance floors or on the sun-kissed beaches of pula, croatia – dimensions festival’s home. then there’s the jazz-tinted glow of istanbul’s kerem akdag whose ‘getdownsoclose’ deep roller makes use of lush pads and rushing snares. closing is maryland’s james tillman, who’s soulful vocals on ‘wander’ sit gracefully over transcendental keys and compellingly loose drumming, rounding off part 1 with a dose of the soul.

nu era delivers another dose of deep-soulful house produced by marc mac. this detroit style 4 track ep is backed with genre-fused science, analogue machines woven together by chords, melodies and beats we ve come to expect from nu era, at times the string laden 4hero sound is synonymous throughout the four tracks and although synthetic still full of emotion. the vinyl release is a lovely transparent red and an animated label design is a nice bonus, limited to 300 copies.

belgian producer krewcial is one of those producers who flits in and out of activity, and has done so since the mid 90s. lumberjacks in hell have called upon this slippery character to lay down some righteous grooves for their latest missive, and the results are sublime. -2u- is funky house how it should be done, all stomping drums, dreamy pads and soulful licks for the party people in the place. -heal- takes a more edited approach, holding back the bass for the ultimate dancefloor payoff. -hit me off- ramps up the jazzy keys for a detroit flavoured looped up throwdown, and then -the session- fires off one last sumptuous rip through peak time perfection

the passport to paradise gang are in fine form as they serve up four more tripped-out disco edits for the globally-minded savant. we take sail with the excellent thru wit waitin, a beefed-up guitar chugger reminiscent of 70s aor in its steady percussive work and misty sax solo. it s the guitar line that really shines here, lifting the tune into funk transcendence in the bridge. anybody out there reaches out to the disco trippers with its northern italian cosmic kitsch feel: starry-eyed synth pads float above reverb-soaked guitar musings and playful french vocal samples. a particular highlight. on the flip, ptp take things south with a soulful west african shuffler guaranteed to elicit some arresting footwork. the ep leaves us with resounding vibrations from the far east: jp wave explores ethereal planes, building up a dense rhythmic fabric punctuated by bass stabs and ornamental chimes. this is a clever bunch of edits for the more discerning selectors and enthusiasts out there- act fast.

after some excellent digital releases on editorial and ism as well as a fantastic remix of kraak & smaak on jalapeno as one half of allovers we are very happy to release i gemin s debut vinyl ep on pressed for time entitled the let s move ep , it features two superb deep house numbers in the trademark i gemin style - chunky, hypnotic and soulful. we were big fans of both tracks here at pft hq so we got head honchos yse and goshawk on remix duties. yse reversions it s about trust in a tougher, trackier style with some mood ii swing-esque spoken word vocal on the flip goshawk gets his talons into let s move upping the tempo slightly and adding a bumping bassline whilst keeping the soulful vibe intact.

all original organic groove trip hop coming out of cincinnati ohio. analog recorded, hard hitting vintage funk drums, thick grooving bass lines, meticulous guitar riffs, soulful electric piano’s & hammond organs create an original soundscape of emotion & groove. this music (we feel) is in a class of it’s own. we are not trying to duplicate a sound of yesteryear but explore a distinct natural sound of our own.
in 2016 grimez brought some of cincinnati’s best musicians in the studio to record raw analog recordings using vintage gear. guitarist brad myers currently has a phenomenal jazz cd out “prime numbers.” organ/keyboard prodigy, j-skillz, is a frequent session musician for hi-tek. tim hensley is the drummer for the cliftones, a reggae band that is touring and receiving well deserved national notoriety. the remaining musicians all have degrees in jazz and perform in many shows throughout cincinnati.

ou just can t beat those super secret squirrel trax releases on guesthouse, one of the most sizable house labels operating of the bay area. on this third installment, mark funk and danny cruz keep things live and direct with the impassioned soulful house of -givin my love-. peter brown then slides in with the tracky pressure of -funkosphere-, which comes with added flute for good measure. dj mes also strikes a headier groove, but teases the ingredients on -state of affairs- out into an effervescent peak time floor filler, and then hazzaro brings it home with the rallying, roller-skate call of -saturday-. other releases on guestho