number 018 is a collaboration between christopher rau & hakim murphy. during the many times that they have met, the topic of politics always came up and conversation. with all the problems in the world, the title of the 12” was formed: geopolitical problems yet to be solved. this four track ep symbolizes the differences of the world culture’s with its diverse track selection. liquid synths, bouncing percussion, and variety of feels really describe this project. the problems of the world will never be solved but this is their take on what the problems sound lik

mentha records calls on the services of hakim murphy to rock a record titled ambidextrous to amphibious. the four track 12 inch illustrates murphys ability to create different styles, tempos, and textures. the a side begins with sickness, which displays a sparkling synth line that grooves from beginning to end. a2 is a beatdown tune called spaceness is filled to the brim with texture and harmonic goodness. an acid house banger called merge starts the flip side that features a bubble acid line and moving percussion. panty hose silences ends the record with its jazzy influenced tones and flowing arp lines. a release that is good for home, club, and warehouse use.

listen here... i m totally together. the new label project from christopher rau. various collaborations, features and guest appearances.... the whole together thing, baby! first drop with hakim murphy, mézigue and a live stage recording from nc 17 aka nathan jonson & christopher rau. dig it.

the second release of another earth is upon us and this time it s all about proper detroit techno combined with distorted left wing machine house. the label combines 2 acts together in a split ep series which compliment each others sound. for the a-side the highly talented producer, plural (separate skills, metroplex, u.s.), created 2 essential detroit techno tracks. the a1 is a warm uplifting peak time bomb and the a2 has a darker vibe concentrated on the groove. the b-side hosts 2 tracks from the intriguing mind of hakim murphy (machine dreams, chicago, u.s.). the b1 is a heavy distorted peak time house banger while the b2 is quite the opposite, deep and obscure.

four tunes called 4d mind sculpting comprise this 12 inch that fill up the frequency spectrum with its acid lines, chord progressions, and arpeggiation lines. four dimensions do not exist in our reality but if one could imagine the extra dimensional sense, then these four compositions are what i imagine.

raw machine funk from an intergalactic mind – hakim murphy brings us two contrasting sides of classic analog jams, chicago style. on the a-side, ‘toms from space’ and ‘bgstyle’ both have a melodic nostalgia, the former with pads and drum accents that are almost conversational, the latter’s ringing synth lines cleaving more to the jamal moss school of machines-gone-wild, but still in an introspective mood. the b-side is a heavier affair, ‘stompsb’ coming at you with a barrage of snares, claps and toms that will tickle the more adventurous dancers out there. by ’tf3_2’ the machines are in pure revolt, battery draining and sounds escaping in fits and starts – avant-garde chicago house, no questions asked.

french label d3 elements returns to chicago for its next ep, this time looking to the assured house talents of hakim murphy for three tracks of raw, dense grooves right from the heart of the windy city. opener boxbeat is a curious, freaky jam with bobbing percussive hits, wonky, pixel thin synth lines and free roaming pads that wrap the whole thing in a nice sense of spaced-out serenity. taste o rainbow has a much more firmly planted kick drum that pounds away uninterrupted below a free flowing brew of modulate synth sounds. it s expertly reduced and masterfully reserved and is sure to send dance floors wild as a result. the flipside cut freshness has pinging drums and a big, frazzled bass line as slithering chords rain down the face. musical yet jacking, cosmic yet propulsive, it is a perfectly contemporary chicago house sound that rounds out a fine ep from one of the best in the game.

slamming chicago acid house journey

prime numbers are back with the next in their compiled ep series, once again selecting new tracks from producers who inspire & represent the sound of the label. this time it is a diverse outing, dwelling on the dubbier, more subtle side of things.

013 materializes as a long player titled spectrum prints on machining dreams by myself. a single 12 inch with seven compositions, 3 ambient and 4 proper tunes that dig deep into ones psyche with emotive sounds and highly rhythmic syncopation. recorded with mostly analog gear, so the warmth is present as the sound pallette is completely full of life. in this project i try to cover a full spectrum of waveforms that are printed on vinyl, hence the name spectrum prints.

this various artist vinyl compilation features tracks from dj spider, dakini9, hakim murphy and phil moffa. this combines all of the elements that plan b is famous for: deep, dark, dance floor alchemy. originally released on cd, these tracks are now available on vinyl.

more extra-terrestrial, technoid vibrations from the iii river nucleus. this latest transmission delivered by the one and only hakim murphy, and received through biosynthesized artefacts planted on earth by the higher civilizations during the great experiment. reports of strange noises in the sky have been circulating since 2010, posing many questions as to their origin. secretly, iii rivers have been communicating with the space beings, securing their place in the interstellar shangri-la when at last we finally transcend the cosmos.

the 4 tunes presented on this 12 inch are the more emotive pieces to the murph tone jack session tunes. one acid and three deep tracks that can be used as dj tools or enjoyed as full compositions.

the murph has not been shy about sharing his vision with the world, & here he brings some classic home grown chicago flavor. pressing on pink coloured & white marbled vinyl.

planet detroit emerges from captivity with 4 tracks from one of chicagos favorite sons. 4 tracks that demonstrate hakims diverse interests & techniques.

murph tone jack session i specifically made for those afterhour, loft/warehouse party moments where the new music is exposed. banging raw cuts that are sure to rock the spot with tight drums and crazy synth work.

instruction is a new label based in rome. the politicy of label is only vinyl (300 ltd press), we want to expand our concept of underground music and for this reason we start this adventure with hakim murphy. the quality of the sound is the basis of our project for this we prefer products made with analog machine. analog schema of hakim murphy is a trip into industrial chicago. *hyperspace gate* (side a) is a mix of deep and techno chicago sound with space pad and amazing drum. *bumps* (b1) is more static, perfect for a sound dark and full. *throw up (maple ave)* b2 has a more minimal sound, amazing for after-hours psychedelic session ... have a good trip with instruction01!

sound black recordings is proud to present a 12 inch from hakim murphy called darkness ep. this three track experience dives deep into the chicago ethos, specifically made for underground jocks who like to bang jack tracks. shouts to all the jacks who like to jack in the dark

following up on his guest appearance remixing >subsequent< on episodes01, hakim murphy resurfaces from the abyss exploring a sub-aquatic palette of sounds for episodes02. this 4-track ep strips back his sound further while stepping up the funk. limited to 200 copies, including numbered insert.

amir has been making a big stir with his vanguard sound label & hakim is part of the next generation chicago heavy hitters. they gift us 2 tracks each, that are sure to open many peoples ears, as they go deep, deep, into sound.

audio tagz inspired by graffiti street art & translated into tones as they tag your eardrums. these throw ups are their signatures, as they take you on an adventure of techno, beatdown, deep house & experimental sounds.

limited edition of 200 stamped copies with hand-numbered info-sheet.

new 12 inch heat from dj spider and hakim murphy on plan b recordings called kaiju ep. inspired by the giant monster fights that were part of the saturday rotations of network tv in the 70s and 80s sparked the inspiration for this 6 track ep. four futuristic bangers accompanied with two ambient soundscape pieces that take you on a ride through murky beats and lush sound textures. super banging chicago-new york hybrid release for the new year!

the londinium ep is the latest release on uzuri recordings and welcomes chicago skyway back to the fold. not that hes been away too long, having produced a full 12 release and contributed to the from chicago turin amsterdam & dublin with love ep just last year. we also welcome hakim murphy to the label – with his credentials it was only a matter of time before our paths crossed!as the title suggests, this release was inspired, conceptually at least, by our nations capital, and its apparent that sean has spent quite enough time here to get the gist of the place, with the b-side tracks entitled traffic and noise, respectively. im sure he loves it here, really.musically, he keeps it closer to his windy city heart – very clearly reflecting his roots, in fact. as a dj and club promoter in mid 90s chicago, sean frequently shared the decks with some of the citys biggest talents at that time – cajmere, gene farris and spencer kinsey (gemini) among them, and one could say that theres an audible relief flavour to a-side, london streets, with its stripped-back, hypnotic stomp. its fitting that hakim murphy remixes the track, coming from similar roots within chicagos scene, and his own reworking retains the drawn-out essence of the original but brings a whole new hips-and-shoulders groove to the track.

yeah, coming through the nyc pipeline via plan b recordings, murphy continues to materialize tunes straight from dreams into realities with a 4 track ep of acid, deep house, and ambient tunes that signifies samples from his inner music self. listen to murphys unconscious moments rising to the top of himself, straight from the underground for the underground.

synapsis records is back with a excursion into deep house with a new record from hakim murphy called moonbeam express ep. in this presentation there are three tracks that explore the deeper side of murphys subconscious in which he describes this vinyl sound as an express trip to the moon through cosmic textures, deep grooves, and subliminal funk. moonbeam express egins the journey of soft pads that beam you up to a nice bass sound, strings, and moving percussion. weep has deep pads that begin the piece as a melody, then strings, and bass soon follow to open up moods of deepness. flirt is an uptempo joint that begins with a smooth synth then proceeds into a piano riff that sneaks up on you and teases your eardrums. yeah taking it deep.

1 track each from area, hakim murphy, and murdoc, + bonus remix. the 2 on a lean more toward the stoner side, the b is all murdoc focusing more on the beats. the past year has seen area dropping solo records for francois ks wave music, anton zaps ethereal sound, and brendon moellers steadfast recordings. with songs described as >guaranteed to create a special mood in a club< (resident advisor) and >warm, shoegaze-dreamy but floor-ready pop< (little white earbuds), areas heady productions tread the line between functionality and abstraction. hakim is a producer/dj from the chicagoland area whos musical style ranges from house to techno. hakims journey begin as a dancer in chicago as a lot of his musical influences come from larry heard, robert armani, dance mania, relief, and cajual records. as a chicago footwork dancer, hakim gradually became inspired by the music and began playing records in 1996. since then hakim has ventured into production work and eventually founded two records labels in 2008: machining dreams, and synapsis records with avondale music society. hakims discography includes releases on metamorphic, planet detroit, and stolen kisses. murdoc is a dj/producer and current member of the condiment dj-collective, hosting events featuring the likes of acid circus, sammy dee (perlon), and mark henning.

stolen kisses recruited hakim murphy, a rising star of chicagos house scene, for its first kiss. >infinite sensations< is rather unlike his previous work, a dark and moody track driven by salvos of cutting percussion that give rise to glowering synth progressions and ominous blooms of sub-bass. its paired with two remixes from los angeles santiago salazar, the ur-affiliated artist, currently blowing the doors off for his own historia y violencia imprint. his s2 grind remix tunnels through the original, finding hypnotic techno bliss in vibrating synths lines. the jangling s2 sucio remix gets hips shaking by focusing on the tunes lighter side, whirling around chipper motifs with a distinctly latin sensibility.

for the third nowar release, chicago house producers hakim murphy and inbum cho team up for this beautifully organic trip into deep grooves and lullaby melodies on a steady deep house rhythm. sweet strings, gentle melodic rhodes chords and a bassline that will get you hooked instantly. its an armchair staring-at-the-nightsky house essential!

hakim murphy has been on a roll these past couple of years. he is on a roll and on a mission to take the chicago house music he loves into the future in the hakim style, staying true to the jack, groove, and feeling of chicago while at the same time exploring new territory and his own inner space. after his last ep on metamorphic, wiggles, hakim has gone on to produce a string of releases on labels such as his own synapsis records and remixes including a stunning reinterpretation of the classic welcome to chicago by future forward feat. john simmons. now we are again proud to present a flollow up ep from hakim called black robots having sex with a very special remix by metro areas morgan geist! this 4 track ep shows hakim at his best covering the full range of his personality, deep melodies, jacking rhythms, and sexy funky robotics. morgans remix of jupiter poop is stripped down, thick and warm, focusing on the subtle pulsating sub bass of the original with teases of shimmering melody and solid crisp percussion throughout..

incl marc schneider remix !! metamorphic is thrilled to present wiggles ep by up and coming chicago producer hakim murphy. hakim first gained recognition as a producer and dj who rocks floors with his previous releases and compilation appearances on labels like subject detroit and tuning spork records. this time hakim gives us his most forward thinking and crowd moving record to date with wiggles ep. hamburg’s man of now, marc schneider who is on a serious roll releasing one hot ep and remix after another, brings a building and breathing, relentlessly driving peak time remix. hakim shows us a world of evolving and blending sound that perfectly melds deepness with driving

singer/songwriter nick hakim machte mit zwei eps bereits auf sich aufmerksam. mit dem debütalbum wagt er nun einen experimentellen schritt vorwärts. von robert wyatt über marvin gaye und shuggie otis zu my blood valentine - diese künstler haben den in washington d.c. aufgewachsenen sänger, multiinstrumentalisten und produzenten musikalisch beeinflusst. moderner, psychedelischer und doch warmer soul!

the trackworx series continues with arttu and welcomes hakim murphy from chicago. something beautiful doesnt beg for attention. thanks for purchasing a real copy!

the collective keeps it rolling with a new release featuring chicago and new york artist as a united front to destroy dance-floors through house and techno tunes. advancing through the ranks of the underground with 4 unique tunes that are quite deep and worth a check: featuring g. marcell, dakini9, kuru aka dj spider, and hakim murphy.

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ltd clear viinyl incl download code

another collaboration is on deck as 017 from hakim murphy and hear.

repress of 2018 release

this lp features appearances from master ace, craig g, ed.og, l.l cool j, biz markie, big daddy kane and more

the burrell thang is back!

the debut album from claud on limited green & blue split coloured vinyl.

the debut album from claud on black vinyl.

2016 album by jedi mind tricks very own vinnie paz with guest spots by ag, oc, hust kingpin, agallah, ghostface killah, ras kass and more.

dcee / chicagodeep / dcook / taelue / hakim murphy / obsolete music technology / specter / isoke / damon lamar / chicago skyway
welcome to the barbershop. this lp arrives with tunes from some of your favorite artists representing chicago s underground dance music sphere on the city s bred label, perpetual rhythms. a wide variety of fresh cuts and genres are showcased, ranging from deep house and techno to experimental and ambient, providing an eclectic listening experience. the central theme of the lp is things that relate to a barbershop, topics such as hairstyles, hair products and humor. we invite you to stay a while and experience this sonic journey with an open mind

der neuseeländische multiinstrumentalist jordan rakei veröffentlicht sein hervorragendes debütalbum auf ninja tune! der erst kürzlich bei ninja tune unter vertrag genommene jordan rakei hat den kampf mit seinen inneren dämonen ausgefochten und währenddessen ein inspirierendes und bewegendes album aufgenommen. genannt hat er es -wallflower- (-mauerblümchen-). mit nur 25 jahren ist der multiinstrumentalist, sänger und produzent, der in neuseeland geboren wurde, ein seltenes talent, dessen eigenständiger ansatz für soul-musik ein klangliches und emotionales bewusstsein in sich trägt, dem viele andere künstler ihr ganzes leben lang hinterher rennen. er schreibt mit einer reife und einer solchen begabung, die man bei seinem alter kaum vermuten würde. mit seinem neuen album -wallflower-, das mitte september auf ninja tune erscheint, lotet er die grenzen seines genialen, oft sonnenbefleckten sounds aus, mit dem seine fans ihn kennen- und lieben gelernt haben. diese leichtigkeit, die von vornherein das rückgrat seines sounds war, ist nach wie vor stets zu hören und blickt zurück auf seine zeit als teenager, als er mit seiner geliebten mpc im schlafzimmer versuchte 9th wonder oder pete rock nachzueifern. auf -wallflower- haben sich die geräte etwas verändert und der entstehungsprozess weiterentwickelt. der fokus liegt nun auf live-instrumentierung, doch groove und rhythmus bleiben unverkennbar. so schafft er es, soul und jazz in ein wahrlich pulsierendes werk zu rahmen, das gleichzeitig an seine stilistischen vorgänger the roots sowie freunde wie the internet, nick hakim und hiatus kaiyote erinnert.

der neuseeländische multiinstrumentalist jordan rakei veröffentlicht sein hervorragendes debütalbum auf ninja tune! der erst kürzlich bei ninja tune unter vertrag genommene jordan rakei hat den kampf mit seinen inneren dämonen ausgefochten und währenddessen ein inspirierendes und bewegendes album aufgenommen. genannt hat er es -wallflower- (-mauerblümchen-). mit nur 25 jahren ist der multiinstrumentalist, sänger und produzent, der in neuseeland geboren wurde, ein seltenes talent, dessen eigenständiger ansatz für soul-musik ein klangliches und emotionales bewusstsein in sich trägt, dem viele andere künstler ihr ganzes leben lang hinterher rennen. er schreibt mit einer reife und einer solchen begabung, die man bei seinem alter kaum vermuten würde. mit seinem neuen album -wallflower-, das mitte september auf ninja tune erscheint, lotet er die grenzen seines genialen, oft sonnenbefleckten sounds aus, mit dem seine fans ihn kennen- und lieben gelernt haben. diese leichtigkeit, die von vornherein das rückgrat seines sounds war, ist nach wie vor stets zu hören und blickt zurück auf seine zeit als teenager, als er mit seiner geliebten mpc im schlafzimmer versuchte 9th wonder oder pete rock nachzueifern. auf -wallflower- haben sich die geräte etwas verändert und der entstehungsprozess weiterentwickelt. der fokus liegt nun auf live-instrumentierung, doch groove und rhythmus bleiben unverkennbar. so schafft er es, soul und jazz in ein wahrlich pulsierendes werk zu rahmen, das gleichzeitig an seine stilistischen vorgänger the roots sowie freunde wie the internet, nick hakim und hiatus kaiyote erinnert.