a sensational mix of west african afrobeat tradition and contemporary european urban culture, reminding us of ebo taylor, for the traditional element, and hugh masekela for its mix with jazzdaniel dzidzonu takes it further down the jazz road and introduces even rock and fusion. as a result this record is one of the key albums of the new afrobeat generation, or in the case of daniel, the afro-european generation of today.

“mirror test” conjures that rare mood between darkness and elation, contemplation and celebration, and drives it home with an infectious, jacking rhythm section which recalls the late-80s ny club music of boyd jarvis and paul simpson, and labels like easy street and fourth floor, but imbues the sound with a toughness and precision only possible today. analog synth figures, glassy and angular, ricochet around the track, trading jabs with funky snare work and robotic, stabby chord patterns to create a hook-laden machine groove which demands repeated listening.
the record’s b-side feature, “replace yourself,” is the subtler, dreamier, more futuristic of the two. unmistakably urban with its swinging, bottom-heavy groove and strange, architectural chord work, it seduces and transports. “replace yourself” dares you to do exactly that.

25th anniversary edition with remastered audio - the complete album is available on vinyl for the first time. limited first pressing of 1.000 numbered copies on transparent 180 gram audiophile vinyl, housed in a gatefold sleeve with insert.

die netflix-erfolgs-serie “narcos” erzählt den werdegang des kolumbianischen drogenhändlers pablo escobar. der brasilianische filmkomponist pedro bromfman hat schon die scores zu „tropa de elite“ und das remake von „robocop“ musikalisch in szene gesetzt. für „narcos“ kombiniert er südamerikanische musik mit atmosphärischen soundscapes. diese edition enthält das original-cover der serie, das limitierte doppel-vinyl (140 g) ist rot und schwarz gefärbt. downloadcode inklusive.

...it is the latest project from producer dark wave-techno / beyond /. inspired by the theme of terror, he reveals a deep, intimate and conceptual aspect of his sonic universe. an ep on vinyl 12, produced by his own label named urban legend record label. the result is a mystical journey through the darkest and desolated soul from the body corners, and the human mind, successively translated by crispy rhythms, lines synth disturbing and oppressive atmospheres. each track tells a chapter of the ritual search for an elusive promise of salvation through soundscapes and emotional devastated.

reiner witzel is a german jazz musician born in mannheim. he is said to be one of the best jazz-sax-players nowadays and won several awards. reiner witzel worked with well-respected artists amongst others defunkt @ new yorker knitting factory, with fela kuti @ shrine in lagos, in jazz clubs of tokyo and stadiums in dubai. moreover he played with the bundesjazzorchester, philipp van endert (urban lyrical), the gil evans orchestra, marla glen, kristi stassinopoulou, the hr-bigband and fury in the slaughterhouse. besides his work as a musician he is also busy as a photographer and portrayed lionel richie or roger cicero, a. o..

the ep entitled deceased unknown, a seemingly morbid piece of art (art/music) but look a little deeper! this ep sees b12 pick up the pace from their previous firescope release brokenunbroken “coduktor” an organ plays some subtle chords behind this track while beautiful drums skip along on top, to create a sonic backdrop for the very quirky melodies and top lines that constantly evolve and interpolate. a spiritual experience ? “dont look down” 808 and 909 drum and pads always a killer combination add to this an odd malformed bass line which never really reveals quite what it is doing makes for a pretty interesting track. don’t look down where is the question “blue and green capsule” a pumping kick drum sets the pace for this track which builds up using classic b12 style drums. the swirling pads and sliding melodies interlaced make this track reminiscent of “epillion” as featured on the classic b12 album “time tourist” on warp records in 1996. a track you can move your feet as well as your head to “minor decay” brain decay , world decay , urban decay , human decay , music decay, unavoidable decay - a simple straightforward techno track using its simplicity to conjure up feelings of sadness and thoughtfulness as well as joy and hope. a new hope finished in glorious red with black splatter vinyl with exclusive artwork by sarah sparkes

vinyl only! amazing atmospheric and warm dub techno and house by plug and lay records. plr is a new uprising label you should keep an eye in the future.

nice price deal !!! 1989 house release by jimi polo for urban ltd uk.

dark city ensemble - the collaborative effort of chris gray and darand land. best known for their sought-after works on the cult label deep4life, present four recovered tracks from the archives. all material contained in this 12” was originally produced during the d4l/sound principle era and possesses the emotive overtones that captured the minds of that special period.

our second release from deeptrax, features jupiter jax from malta. a deep 4 story ep containing real detroit vibes, pushing carl craig, dan curtin and kenny larkin sounds, beamed into today s world. starting melancholic with lush sounds and firm beats, then slowly building into piano heaven. the other tracks are deep ethereal technoid trax with lush, conscious sounds and stomping beats, which is pushing the label into deeper, broader territories. very limited edition, greatly analogue mastered by thee j johanz of irdial fame

150g black vinyl in full color, direct-to-board jacket with gloss varnish finish.

dragging rock drums, cutting guitar riffs and tamasheq chants. this is the sound of the new tuareg generation. life in an urban context and the connection with the saharan culture has been the feeding ground for kel assoufs album tikounen (release may 2016).

austrian shooting star project niereich was founded in 2010. as dj/live act, producer and label co-owner of audio stimulation recordings he serves as a true multi-purpose weapon. while playing at the biggest in- and outdoor events and his releases being supported by the biggest dj s across the globe, he undoubtedly set his mark on the international dance scene. niereich is known to be rocking as there s no tomorrow. this urban format ep is packed with techno bliss and consists of 3 strong, dark and deep tracks.

eight reverb-soaked urban-gothic melancholic songs, between synth-shoegaze and violent ebm, focus on light is a beautiful heartbreaking lp that will resonate strongly with fans of pornography-era the cure, joy division and classic nine inch nails. like the soundtrack to some insane x-files or pre-millennium cyberpunk movie. strange days indeed.

crafty, classic 1990s detroit school leaning, storming techno ep

buddahs sound will immediately transcend your subconscious to detroit while providing constant nods to its roots in the streets of south africa. the result is a celestial passage through waves of minor chords, raw lo-fi percussion and emotional callings. fred buddah will no doubt leave an impression on those yearning for meaningful, late-night deep house.

2015 has been a huge year for dj-kicks, marking both 20 years of the series as well as our 50th release. but far from slowing down, we’re already looking ahead to another incredible mix from one of our favorite artists. over the past decade, seth troxler has become a visionary and authentic voice in dance music, his jovial personality cutting through the noise and continually playing by his own rules. growing up between detroit and chicago, his musical education carries enviable credentials, with his stepdad a local radio personality who championed the early sounds of house music. true to troxler’s character, the mix has a whimsical nature and a thoughtful and timeless narrative, bearing a tenacious episode for the dj-kicks series that gives a true insight into the man behind the well-preened moustache and cowboy antics.
the double vinyl with 8 unmixed tracks includes the dj-mix on cd.

jah cure is one of the most influential reggae acts today, with hits in the real roots and caribbean pop formats. known for his iconic hooks and street-poet verses, his songs contrast gritty tales of urban struggle with sun-kissed romantic ballads. in the tradition of jamaican reggae, his stories bridge social commentary with uplifting hopefulness. there is playful spirit to his music that has endured the real life challenges of prison, probation and redemption. *the cure* is his seventh album and the fourth for vp records and presents the thoughts, feelings and contradictions of a true reggae artist. anticipation for the album is especially strong in jah cures touring markets where and in support of the release he will tour europe and south america in the summer of 2015. a music video for *made in california* will be serviced to terrestrial and online media outlets to support the album launch internationally.

endeavors, the 4th compilation from voltaire records, explores the vibes of boogie, disco, modern funk, and whatever the hell type of music is also on there that doesnt fit into those aforementioned genres. it s the music that a bunch of nasty psychotic animals would be jamming in a festering urban back alley, as shown on the compilation cover, illustrated by oakland- based artist, jessie california

in this e.p, phobos (fear), every artist expresses his most disturbing consciousness, giving us an awesome dose of techno without scruples or contemplations. it is a sensitive group project which is drawn directly into our subconscious. the track phobos speaks from strong foundations and dark shades that put soundtrack to water rojas hallucinations (rojas is the illustrator of this e.p.). in erratic chaos, the composer takes us amid the wrong road map of disorder. phobonica is the end of a tortured mind which transmutes its inner voices in dark melodies, snares and drums. at last, acid panic is a dark acid track built from the fear which follows a tension line made with abstract melodies.

special remarks: clear marbled vinyl

stiff little spinners enters its 6th volume with a 5 track package spanning the widest sonic spectrum imaginable. its tracks, in typical spinners fashion, range from r&b influenced house grooves to shimmering, broken-beat, new-age garage swing. gimmix & zorro prove their penchant for urban slow jams with a dance floor flavour. their opener oveile builds in a slow, sleazy fashion, eventually trading its more unpredictable drum arrangement for a sturdy 4/4 rhythm. the melody surges harmoniously, navigating the walls of its club-ready time signature, a phenomenal introduction to a mind-blowing collection of tracks. the vinyl release includes a download code.

a deep and soulful techno ep from rising star z.i.p.p.o, already being hammered by the likes of dvs1, rodhad and label boss dustin zahn.

this is the 2nd volume of the soul and groove selection, an original, unprecedented, soul/funk music. .
a few years ago the world discovered a unique sound coming from the distant ethiopian capital addis abeba. the emotional blow was only matched by the brightness of this original and magnificent discovery. the ethiopiques series directed by francis falcetto and edited by buda musique provides a comprehensive landscape of this subtle musical universe where local and western cultures do magnify each other. this new ethiopian urban modern music release follows the first soul & groove installment and keeps revealing some essential parts of the modern ethiopian puzzle. an unequalled soul funk signature until today.

the limited collectors 10 inch comes along with a remix by gerd (clone, 4 lux) and a fine remaster of the original

this ep is the second ep of a 2 records series, by steve romani aka db_24 on his own label modular machine records, pressed as limited edition white vinyl, following mmr03 (urban maze ep). the two records follow the 4 urban works eps released on ac records. this one features 3 detroit electro tracks per side, built around the 2 parts *the quest* and *modular machine*. *automatic* is dedicated to old school electro. made with hardware vintage machines for analog sound lovers in the tradition of former detroit electro.

james brown mixed up by norman cook aka fatboy slim, tim rogers and streets ahead.

tribal psychedelic meets roots dub style. 2014 urban tribal vibes!. mystic tribe follows up on his debut ep meditation stick ep on sd records which surpriced many and this is is brand new project on his own mystica tribe records hailing from tokyo delivering some deep, tribal and spiritual music that goes beyond age or space

drawing from his inspirations like never before, urban animal is claude vonstrokes most personal lp to date. naturally this remix package has been curated with the same amount of passion and features some of the california birdmans favourite producers. solomon (diynamic) and dixon (innersions) - old friends and kindred bolster the original message of the album with clarity and creativity!

paskal & urban absolutes are celebrating the release of their debut album lux (released in november 2013) with a big bash, encompassing a special remix package and with an illustrious group of liked minded peers. same as with their own work credo of cross-city collaborating (paskal aka alex lives in berlin, urban absolutes aka adrian lives in essen) the twosome assembled half of germany for the first, now available 12inch of the lux remixes.

welcoming deymare fin & saverio celestri to the deep family, batti batti delivers another 4 track ep of well crafted house music. while deymare and owen jay & melchior sultana produce groovy deepness on the a side , saverio celestri & m.p. crossover to the dark side giving us raw & urban bangers on the flip side!

two classic remixes by chez damier back in limited numbers.

excellent house tune on 10 inch vinyl, incl phil weeks remix

the classic is back , 2013 repress !! just a must have nugget

stuck in the 9-5 grind, stifled by the impersonality of constant social media and mobile interaction, contemporary urban life can be suffocating. for a certain breed, release cannot be found in the vast, unpopulated great outdoors. urban animals congregate in heaving warehouses, seeking solace in the liberating beats of the kick drum. they are bound not by association, but through a shared experience of primal relief felt in those shadowy, dance floor corners swelling with the sounds of low end frequencies and brazenly sculpted grooves. this is the urban animals jungle.

after the well-received and genre-bending album that was last years ky do mar, studnitzky makes another wise move: by inviting two of the most sought-after remixers at the moment to rework two of the albums tracks the german jazz-trained trumpet and piano player shifts his music smartly towards club land.

a journey into connective contrast, the oxymoron lp is justice & metros best collaborative work to date. a refined exploration of self, history and the unmistakable mjazz sound. paradoxically both future and retro, a true oxymoron. support from dj flight, blocks, asc, sam kdc, code and jason os.

argots fifth release calls upon elizabeth merrick-jefferson, an enigmatic lady lurking in the shadows of detroit, to reveal her three track debut record. on urban off road, her muscular take on techno dashes across dancefloors bearing a distinct twinge of vulnerability, courtesy of the gorgeous bell melodies nestled between heartburning bass lines, brisk piano chords, and precisely arranged cascades of vintage percussion.

on the occasion of the sixth record store day in april, sonar kollektiv releases for the first time a limited 300 copy special edition in celebration of the day, the vinyl and the record store. and it wouldnt be sonar kollektiv wouldnt we be treated with a very special goodie: the new shooting stars and new signings of the label, paskal and urban absolutes took a classic out of the extensive repertoire of the label to task, that night by jazzanova from 2001.

this is a joint venture of up and coming paskal & urban absolutes and house veterans henry l & ingo saenger. all 4 producers are connected by their penchant for deep and raw house music, while living quite far apart in berlin (b), düsseldorf (d), dortmund (d) and koeln (k). paskal & urban absolutes recently released on the highly respected sonar kolletiv label among others, whereas henry l and ingo sänger released on their own farside label and have been playing house music all life long. the 2 original tracks plus the 2 remixes are all sexy swingers! welcome to 2013!

boogie nite debuts on glenview records after his fantastic 12&#8243,, “earth to mickey” on lumberjacks in hell a few months back. these four original tracks, “shine , “gotta alot of static , “the happy song” and “runnin” were all recorded at boogie nite urban legendz studio in chicago.

second full length album by detroit techno underground veteran sherard ingram (urban tribe) under his stingray monniker. moody, faster paced nautical electro/techno of the highest order.

ron carroll & (byron stingily) - two legends from the early house era. their voices have been an instantly recognizable signature on countless records from that time. these two heroes are back now with paskal & urban absolutes. the duesseldorf / berlin-duo has been busy in the studio for the last few months working on new tracks and remixes.

the loose series based on misunderstandings returns. after the last release in 2009 the series initiated by jazzanova dj alex barck based on his former club night at berlins weekend, we are now treated with its fourth installment.

the movie star junkies are pagan shamans gathering their tribe in a post-post-modern urban wasteland diseased with greed, cold mathematics and assimilation - a world utterly lacking wild beauty and vision.
after their two acclaimed lps released by swiss voodoo rhythm records, a dozen of 7 inch singles and eps and several european tours, the quintet from torino, italy, presents their new album >son of the dust<.

on this 12inch we get two very different songs, the lead cut being driven by 727s, jx-3p bass, and some sampled horns which make this a driving and funky excursion bring you back to another time and place. sketch iii clocks in at around 110 bpms and drives on and on and on, plodding through the depths of your mind while conflicting voices (mis)guide you through your trip. strictly for the freakz.tip!

the special mjazz 7 inch release of diamond eye dub remixes is upon us, lovingly presented and hand-finished in this awesome printed, wrapped and stickered package.
at the controls are dubmonger and lxc who have remixed two cuts from the diamond eye moments in life lp into deep dubby slices of electronic loveliness.