2lp with printed inner sleeve

i:cube hat ein neues album aufgenommen. es ist ein sehr -handfestes- album, denn die acht gezeigten tracks wurden fast ausschließlich durch improvisationen mit elektronischer hardware - synthesizern, sequenzern, drumcomputern und effektgeräten - erstellt und in echtzeit aufgenommen, mit sehr wenig nachbearbeitung. es ist auch sein erstes album seit einem jahrzehnt.

session 4 to 7

french label versatile presents the newest work from legendary producer i:cube with these epic live sessions!

times of innocence etire en avant is a track by i:cube from 1996 recorded straight to tape, when he was still doing music in his bedroom at his parents house. this slow jam contains french hypnotizing aerobic lyrics combined with a funk filtered sample, perfect for a tantalising disco sleaze late night set. on the flip side, abel from the infamous red light records amsterdam offers us a surprising re-jam based on the original xxxx track released last year on the oeil cube ep speeding it up from 33 to 45 rpm, and then extending it for maximum effect. from cinematic slow boogie to proper boogie monster.

the man, the maestro, the mystery the cube! thats right, you read that correctly, new music from the mind of one of europe s freshest, not just one record, but two. at the same time. right here. versatile s main man (alongside monsieur gilb r) returns to the fray with a hotly anticipated set of tracks that will surely stand alone in their uniqueness, but if you re reading this then you already know that. i:cube has been busy, and he s keen to share the fruits of his labour with lucky us on this, the 120th release on versatile. the sounds here are diverse, impeccably mixed, arranged and selected by the man himself and will surely find their way into the ears and minds of those who come into close contact effortlessly. from the lost world dreamy trance of the first track flutes souterraines to the acid indigestion inducing fingering of the troglo dance, to the deep cavernous bass-line creepings of ramurc this collection of six stellar cuts is a stunning return to form and a perfect example of why i:cube should be regarded as one of the legends!

a 1997 house classic from french producer i:cube.

ltd warehouse find !!

genuine emotional house in the vein of his early cassette days, combined with twisted disco loops.

inspired by a french 19th century etching, nicolas chaix (a.k.a i:cube under his moniker icola) made these 4 diabolical percussion driven tracks during the hot summer of 2016. ultra heavy and trippy music for the body and the mind.

played by sven vÄth !!!in a recent interview, i:cube mentioned how difficult it is to finish an album. he finally triumphed over the chimera and delivered a new ep – lucifer en discothèque – as a prelude to his forthcoming album (he must have fought the chimera for real!) after 15 years of an almost constant production, how can any artist possibly avoid the pitfall of repetition while re-inventing his style? cube delivers a masterly answer! as its name implies, transpiration (>perspiration< in english) is sure to make dance floors sweat around the globe. whats fascinating with these new tracks, especially transpiration, is the way chaix manages to reconcile the old with the new, his 15-year heritage of production with all the recent technological developments. this track reveals various influences, for instance todd terry, godfather of the 90s ny house, as well as sheffield rave parties of the same era yet revisited without an ounce of pomposity.

slow futur was the name of the live soundtrack of zombie zombie for a juggling company. an add project that we decided to release some months ago, consisting in 4 tracks of 15 minutes. we were suprisingly sold out very quick. so we decided to give that record a longer life having some new mixes of one the track : hyperspace. tolouse low trax is all around the place at the moment. the amazing resident dj at salon des amareurs in dusseldorf provides a kind of sleazy remix here,that never really starts but subtlelly evolves while i:cube brings it in the dub territories, in a lush mood. enfin, gilb r provides a little reprise,putting the percussions in the front for a tropical effect.

versatile records are proud to present a 12 inch vinyl sampler of selected tracks form the forthcoming physical and digital anniversary compilation spanning 20 years of the labels output 1996/2016. the compilation will feature exclusive and unreleased music carefully chosen from the versatile records vaults. the sampler features the return of the mighty i:cube with his early house influenced cut vvv, inspired by the masters with that unique cubic touch.

versatile celebrates its 20th anniversary with some classic represses... incl great takes from maurice fulton and dixon

king ghazi is shadi khries and gilbert cohen. recorded in amman / may 2014. all the music presented here is original, and has been recorded in jordan in may 2014. this project was born when i met shadi in paris, at the percussion recording sessions for acid arab. from these sessions came the idea of&#8203,,,,,exploring local music styles on the verge of disappearing, in jordan and elsewhere in the middle east. it was also an opportunity for me to meet exceptional people and wonderful artists. for 15 days, we travelled through jordan, recording local musicians. here we hear osama al khairat aka abu sayah, an exiled syrian musician who plays the yarghoul (two flutes linked together by beeswax. one plays a drone, the other the corresponding range, all while blowing continuously). i want to specially thank shermine sawalha for allowing us to record in the living room of her parents house, as well as for coordinating the whole project. without her energy and patience, this record would not be in your hands today.

first in a series of versatile records 20th anniversary re-mastered vinyl repress is this double sided classic offering with the daft punk remix of i:cube * disco cubizm* on side a and an unreleased pass of dj gregory remix of venus * cheek* on side b.

new killer vinyl by i:cube
i:cube delivers 5 pieces of music to suit different moods and activities quite different from his usual style , with an emphasis on contemplative and haunting dense soundscapes. please take some time to listen, and enjoy the experience. try this in the dark

analog old school house

i:cube for jam sessions with pilooski edit

usually, the purpose of a piece like this is to tell other writers, music mag editors, distribution people and record shop clerks why they should like a certain release and buy, hype, review it. often these encomiums are not really honest and sometimes you even feel like attending an attempt to sell a flat tire. as for i:cubes new longplayer m megamix things are – of course! – very different. being its fifth solo album, an introduction of a man like nicolas chaix or even his biography (another popular brick of sales sheets) seems rather unsuitable. if you dont know what you should know, just use your internet search engine with any of these terms: chateau flight, versatile records, french touch, disco cubizm or parisian prodigy.

following the >lucifer en discotheque< e.p, i:cube delivers a new 12 inch containing longer dj friendly versions of > y.o.u.r.o.c.k<, > popular electronics<, and >in alpha< .... already played by cassy (perlon)!!!

massive support by : josh wink, dj koze, osunlade, dixon, pilooski, charles webster, deetron...

its been a while since i:cube hasnt deliver some fresh cuts! was he lost in a software??? hes back (a new album is also scheduled) to his early naive, deep and twisted spirit, but with a super tight modern production... falling is a sleazy funk track, a slow burner, which contains all the elements who made i:cube one of the most respected and innovative producers around since more than a decade!! heavy groove, hypno bassline, references to the early disco-dub music. un dimanche sans fin (neverending sunday) was done (as its name says) a sunday night, one shot, at the versatile studio. cube reconnects with his seminal dub-techno love, a track full of space and emotion. i would describe operation hypnosis as sheffield house. a solid beat and some bleeps will bring the dancer into a mental spiral...

two electro flavoured house bombs for the modern clubber. prophetization is more suitable for night time or right before the sun rises. electro rhythms, cosmic synth notes accompanied by a fat bass. lost in space, its dark, the bright strings call from afar and bring hope. the light shines at the end of the tunnel. pazuzu on side b is a mixture of bleeps and atmospheric pads sustained by a housey beat, chugging along to a dubby sub bass. perfect for those early mornings lost on the dancefloor in a state of trance.

as label boss gilbert says about this new versatile outing: i:cube is a prolix producer : some weeks, the cube used to bring me 4 or 5 outlines tracks, always amazing ! i played them sometimes in my dj sets, or shared them with my producers friends. there was always a nerd to ask me what is it… few years later, i decided to compile these unfinished -or not wanted to be released by the artist- tracks in a new versatile collector serie : >les archives cubistes<. re-edited for some, released without modification for others, they show the evolution of this amazing producer, who explores since a decade different styles but always with his typical sound. for this first volume, two techno tracks. deep end, composed in 1999, could be a >news of the week< as it sounds so current… latecala (under maurizio influence) was composed in 2000, to test a new studio gear (a multi effect)… versatile, some years after, delivers you the result. a few 12inch will follow… in different styles. be aware! limited pressing and special artwork by the excellent designer >machine< !

hypnotischer moderner acid wie wir ihn mögen .... played by karotte, jesse rose, mathias tanzmann, funk d void, brett johnson and many more

2003 classic i cube release taking you on a journey through different styles of electronic music a must have

deep soulful broken beat cut by king britt on the a side flip for a minimal grooving herbert fibre mix

deep groovin jazzy flavoured tracks by i cube this is a real classic 200 release that should not be missed

fine oldschool influenced house all four cuts just reek of class and sound like a cross between some mega obscure early chicago house tunes crossed with a bit of jazz adding a touch of nu groove and a dash of the early detroit sound for flavor delicious tracks

electronic electro hiphop style with cool male raps

another i cube classic including the wonderful metamorphik a must have house tune (sb)

a 1999 i cube classic release relaxed and deep breaks !!! (sb)

brill minimal & hypnotic electro infected deep house !!

house classic 2000 deep and jazzy house cuts (sb)

new opus by i:cube featuring three sharp and compelling tracks, chicago sur seine takes on early chicago house with a naive yet modern approach. reminiscent to the deep jacking imprints of the virgo four, rich in nostalgia its explores the roland juno 60 sound producing a basy and powerful drive. tokyo uno is a sensual slow motion disco tune, i: cube even brings in some melody with a balearic feel. a summer sunrise anthem

excellent french disco house megahit / klassiker !! incl daft punk remix !!

excellent french disco house megahit / klassiker !! incl daft punk remix !!

the prolific and versatile ian martin is represented on shipwrec with four tracks.

yung dumb records returns to japan for their 20th record. lucy time is a versatile 4-tracker by burgeoning producer house violence

new chicagos gu lays out 4 disco cuts on this 1st volume of edits & reworks. brass constructions happy people, used on venus (sunshine people) from versatile, gets chopped & is followed by the walter murphy bands midnight express. flip it for a rework of love hangover & classic vince montana.

vinyl only!

die alten freunde john cravache und i:cube haben sich zusammengetan, um das debütalbum von chimère fm auf versatile records zu veröffentlichen. verträumter synthie-funk reibt sich an heidnischen rhythmen und minimalistischen elektronischen drones.

bright future aka gilb r, satoshi yamamura and abel nagengast with one of their last studio sessions at the red light complex in amsterdam.

some nice remixes of the album on danse comme des fous by gilb r.