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Just 300 copies of this club-ready 7″ single from the Soopastole Edits stable exist, so you’ll have to move fast to secure a copy. Jalepeno Records’ regular Soopasoul is at the control, using his trusty scalpel to deliver two hot-to-trot interpretations of a lesser-known cut from the “Sex Machine” sessions.
On side A, you’ll find “Shake Your Money Maker (Part 1)”, where Maceo Parker’s killer saxophone solos rise above Soopasoul’s slightly tightened up version of the JB’s killer groove.
Flip to the B-side for more sax solos and a groove that mines some of the original track’s more percussive sections for hip-swinging, toe-tapping thrills.
On side A, you’ll find “Shake Your Money Maker (Part 1)”, where Maceo Parker’s killer saxophone solos rise above Soopasoul’s slightly tightened up version of the JB’s killer groove.
Flip to the B-side for more sax solos and a groove that mines some of the original track’s more percussive sections for hip-swinging, toe-tapping thrills.
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A1. Shake Your Money Maker (part 1)
B1. Shake Your Money Maker (part 2)
Amidst the ongoing resurgence of vinyl culture worldwide, Copenhagen joins the fray with the launch of an eagerly anticipated new white label edition. This release unveils a treasure trove of hidden gems that have set the dance floors of the Danish capital ablaze. With supplies extremely limited, anticipation runs high as these tracks stand out as scorching hot contenders. Yet, amidst the excitement, the primary spotlight remains firmly fixed on the music itself—the undeniable allure of Copenhagen's floor fillers.
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A1. LCD Soundsystem - Tonite (Heaven Glitch Garden Mix)
B1. Genesis - I Can't Dance (Molotov Bootleg)
Personality Edits is back with a third thrilling offering and this time out it is Nordic warrior MorkyMork and Tottenham's Tony Tobiason who deliver the goods. 'All Engines Go' kicks off and is a wildly percussive, textural groove with toms, crashing snares, raw hi-hats and plenty of FX all budding the energy before a mad saw tooth basslines spray about the mix to raise the roof. On the flip is 'Bleep Bleep', which is another wild sound with uptempo breaks and bleeps sounding like nothing else out there. Drop these and the crowd cannot fail to lose their heads.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Frenetic and percussive, wonky disco jams that should appeal massively to fans of The Idjut Boys.TRACK LISTING
All Engines Go (MorkyMork Edit)
Bleep Bleep (Tony Tobiason Edit)
GAMM heads down under with prolific producer Inkswel aka Inxxxwel (on this project) for a tasty 7" crammed with deep hip hop, funk, soul and overall jazziness.
You'll hear reminiscence of Dilla and 90's R&B on the opening track 'Chill' and a kinda 90's Jersey house / R&B track (pitched down) on the B Side track, 'Hanna-Mi-Dia' (feat vocals from Blu & Ta'Raach). There's a smooth and sexy, head nodding bump to both productions that's truly tasty!
If you're an adventurous hop-hop or soul head...this should tickle your ears :)
You'll hear reminiscence of Dilla and 90's R&B on the opening track 'Chill' and a kinda 90's Jersey house / R&B track (pitched down) on the B Side track, 'Hanna-Mi-Dia' (feat vocals from Blu & Ta'Raach). There's a smooth and sexy, head nodding bump to both productions that's truly tasty!
If you're an adventurous hop-hop or soul head...this should tickle your ears :)
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Inkswell plugs into some vintage rap shit which I'm ashamed to say I'm not sure I'm familiar with. Both sides are super strong, with a kinda funky, Nas-esque jam on side A; and a more smooth rollin' West Coast flavoured joint on side B. Answers on a postcard pur-lease!TRACK LISTING
A. Chill
B. Hanna-Ma-Dia
They're back! And they've brought some local Aussie legends to join em on a cosmic-outback-bush-boogie doof party; with four epic, dub-olicious, psych rock, Afro disco jams. There's two rambunctious percussive funk heaters from label regular, JB Edits, whilst Space Jockeys hit the high octane hi-nrg throttle, and Barney In The Tunnel melts our minds with the slo-mo cosmic-balearic wriggler, "New South Whales" - sure to be a winner fans of Harvey, Kelvin Andrews and Moonboots. Magic.
Support in from JD Twitch (Optimo), Charles Webster and Lex, Rob Da Bank, Horse Meat Disco and many more.
Support in from JD Twitch (Optimo), Charles Webster and Lex, Rob Da Bank, Horse Meat Disco and many more.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Ever the modern stable of creativity. The Sosilly cartel boost their modest discography with, in my opinion, their hottest record yet. Already big in Warrington and beyond!TRACK LISTING
01 Space Jockeys - Time Captains Kingdom Dub
02 Barney In The Tunnel - New South Whales
03 Jb Edits - Snakeskin B Boys
04 Jb Edits - Super Mamas Jam
Mr. K Edits' latest release caters to roller skaters and groove enthusiasts alike. It features two mid-tempo tracks uniquely edited by the studio scalpel master himself as they make their debut on 45rpm. First is Rodney Franklin's 'Felix Leo,' which was originally overshadowed by his hit 'The Groove.' It unfolds with hypnotic chords trimmed to their essence and unfolds at a gradual, majestic pace with captivating and lush strings making it all the immersive. Second up is Prince's early gem 'In Love' which showcases his instrumental prowess with drums, bass, guitar, and creamy synth lines. Mr. K extends the mix seamlessly, enhancing its danceable rhythm and timeless appeal with his usual class.
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Felix Leo
In Love
4 wacked-out, psychedelic disco reworks with added hardware drum machine and analog synthesis for maximum dance floor impact. From the minds behind New Orleans’ most cosmic, coked-up disco party DISCOGNOSIS.
Stupendously limited copies - cop now or cry later!
Stupendously limited copies - cop now or cry later!
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Massive selection of exclusive edits spanning disco-rock, psychedelic and cosmic disco. It's got that Harvey-grade quality to it, and surely the Balearic / disco overlord has been gifted these cuts upfront on promo. Also expect to see other jocks like Thomas Bullock & Eric Duncan, Neil Diablo, Luke Una etc etc all grasping for first spins on this one.TRACK LISTING
A1. Party Girl
A2. Spend The Night
B1. Computer Dance
B2. X Dance
The third in Greg Wilson’s 12 inch DJ series of GW Edits features two uptempo mid-‘70s disco cuts by the Mighty Clouds Of Joy and Vicki Sue Robinson, the latter a huge tune back then, the former very much slept on, but sounding every inch a classic. Reworked with Ché Wilson, following on from last year’s acclaimed remix of Gabriels ‘Love And Hate In A Different Time’, ‘Mighty Cloud’ and ‘The Turnaround’ guarantee full-on dancefloor satisfaction.
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A1. Mighty Cloud
B1. Turnaround
Salar Ansari was born and raised in Tehran and is now based in Detroit. After his "Feelings from the Future" EP, he returns to his Passed Out On A Persian Rug imprint, breathing new life into four Persian pop classics.
This is seriously strong shit folks! Full of intrigue, yet highly danceable and touched up in just the right manner (it's a Motor City thang!). Flecks of acid, electronic drum machines and warm bass merging beautifully with the mystic and haunting Persian vocals. Ansair is obviously a skilled producer, but his Persian background has gifted him unique source material that few can match in the current climate!
Sick of the same old disco tracks, looped up and turned into house music? Me too! This stuff is a welcome breath of fresh air and sure to get you noticed as a DJ.. or will simply blow the roof of your living room disco!
Don't sleep - limited copies - hot stuff!!
This is seriously strong shit folks! Full of intrigue, yet highly danceable and touched up in just the right manner (it's a Motor City thang!). Flecks of acid, electronic drum machines and warm bass merging beautifully with the mystic and haunting Persian vocals. Ansair is obviously a skilled producer, but his Persian background has gifted him unique source material that few can match in the current climate!
Sick of the same old disco tracks, looped up and turned into house music? Me too! This stuff is a welcome breath of fresh air and sure to get you noticed as a DJ.. or will simply blow the roof of your living room disco!
Don't sleep - limited copies - hot stuff!!
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: When Tehran-born producers end up living in Detroit these are the breath taking results that ensue! Detroitian, forward thinking mindset, Persian source material - whodathunk it would result in the most arresting musical experience for a good while!TRACK LISTING
A1. Hayedeh - Gol Vajeh (POPR Mix)
A2. Shahyar Ghanbary - Forbidden (POPR Mix)
B1. Shahram Shabparesh - To Mitooni (POPR Mix)
B2. Hassan Shamaeizadeh - Telesm (POPR Mix)
Vocal house duo Bäs Noir’s ‘My Love Is Magic’ receives edits from British DJs Bushwacka! and Mark Broom on Nu Groove. Hailing from Philly, the female duo of Morie Bivens and the late Mary Ridley first released ‘My Love Is Magic’ as Bäs Noir in 1988, with the Rhano Burrell production going on to chart in the UK. Today, the record remains a favourite of tastemakers everywhere, with Big Love label boss Seamus Haji dropping the OG at Defected Croatia in 2023. The hugely influential British DJ and producer Bushwacka! now returns to the legendary NYC label Nu Groove, following his four-track EP ‘House Sounds Vol. 1’, to bring out the percussive power of ‘My Love Is Magic’ with its distinct piano bassline and modern synth work. Also a Nu Groove returnee, the seasoned DJ Mark Broom delivers a techno A-12 Edit and house Dub Re-Touch of the Bäs Noir vocal house staple.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: With the Mark Broom remix lighting the touch paper on this late 80s house rocket and Buckwacka! giving it a suitably twangy, Nu Groove vibe, this is a tasty collection of mixes of this truly classic house anthem.TRACK LISTING
A1. Bushwacka! Edit
A2. Club Mix
B1. Mark Broom’s Dub Retouch
B2. Mark Broom’s A12 Mix
Two of Theo's Ugly Edits officially licensed by Mother Tongue and Sound Signature - get your orders in asap!
Following Chicago’s tradition in special edits and DJ personal reworks to extend crucial parts and surprise the dancers, Theo Parrish has always sparkled his legendary sets with his own versions of classic and obscure disco, funk and soul cuts to maximum effect! Some of those were available to fans in mid 2000s via the "Ugly Edits" series, now it’s finally time for the "Lovely Edits"!
Officially licensed and using the original parts from the master tapes, here we have Theo’s takes on two absolute staples: BT Express' "Peace Pipe" and George Duke's "I Want You For Myself".
Following Chicago’s tradition in special edits and DJ personal reworks to extend crucial parts and surprise the dancers, Theo Parrish has always sparkled his legendary sets with his own versions of classic and obscure disco, funk and soul cuts to maximum effect! Some of those were available to fans in mid 2000s via the "Ugly Edits" series, now it’s finally time for the "Lovely Edits"!
Officially licensed and using the original parts from the master tapes, here we have Theo’s takes on two absolute staples: BT Express' "Peace Pipe" and George Duke's "I Want You For Myself".
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Very excited by this. Theo's new edit series (since THE best edit series ever - his Ugly Edits). Two absolute killers to kick off the label. Likely to become as treasured as unicorn tears. Buy now or cry later!TRACK LISTING
A. B.T. Express - Peace Pipe (Theo Parrish Edit)
B. George Duke - I Want You For Myself (Theo Parrish Edit)
After a brief hiatus, the illustrious Dimitri From Paris' Le Edits imprint makes a triumphant return. By now, we trust you're familiar with the hallmark of this label: a curated collection of sumptuous, fresh renditions of deep soulful disco and timeless club classics. Each track is meticulously remixed, remastered, and pressed onto virgin vinyl plates by the industry's finest, encased in top-tier old-school tip-on heavyweight sleeves adorned with captivating artwork. It's a level of care and attention to detail that sets Le Edits apart. Once again, Dimitri From Paris and Le Edits infuse "a little Chic" into the music landscape.
True to form, Dimitri scours the archives to deliver essential new mixes. This latest offering continues his streak of hits, as the French maestro revisits one of his beloved acts, the UK's own purveyors of jazz-funk grooves, Jamiroquai. This time, their 1999 hit 'Canned Heat,' from the album 'Synkronized,' undergoes a transformative journey deeper into the funkmosphere, emerging as a euphoric disco odyssey of epic proportions. Utilizing only the original studio master tapes, this reimagining showcases both the band's unparalleled talent and Dimitri's knack for crafting dancefloor sensations from classic records.
The A-side boasts an extended, nearly 9-minute vocal version of 'Canned Heat,' complemented by a stellar Dubstrumental rendition on the B-side. Rest assured, all mixes are fully authorised and developed in collaboration with the artists, rights holders, and Above Board Distribution. These releases are unequivocally official and, therefore, indispensable. This isn't an underground operation; Dimitri and Le Edits are dedicated to restoring quality and sophistication to the re-edit game with unwavering integrity.
With a no re-press guarantee, each Le Edits release is a testament to uncompromising quality. From the highest-grade tip-on heavy-duty sleeves to outer protective covers, every detail is meticulously crafted, affirming our commitment to prioritising quality over quantity.
True to form, Dimitri scours the archives to deliver essential new mixes. This latest offering continues his streak of hits, as the French maestro revisits one of his beloved acts, the UK's own purveyors of jazz-funk grooves, Jamiroquai. This time, their 1999 hit 'Canned Heat,' from the album 'Synkronized,' undergoes a transformative journey deeper into the funkmosphere, emerging as a euphoric disco odyssey of epic proportions. Utilizing only the original studio master tapes, this reimagining showcases both the band's unparalleled talent and Dimitri's knack for crafting dancefloor sensations from classic records.
The A-side boasts an extended, nearly 9-minute vocal version of 'Canned Heat,' complemented by a stellar Dubstrumental rendition on the B-side. Rest assured, all mixes are fully authorised and developed in collaboration with the artists, rights holders, and Above Board Distribution. These releases are unequivocally official and, therefore, indispensable. This isn't an underground operation; Dimitri and Le Edits are dedicated to restoring quality and sophistication to the re-edit game with unwavering integrity.
With a no re-press guarantee, each Le Edits release is a testament to uncompromising quality. From the highest-grade tip-on heavy-duty sleeves to outer protective covers, every detail is meticulously crafted, affirming our commitment to prioritising quality over quantity.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Next instalment of Dimitri's cult collected Le Edits series and it's the cosmic funk anthem from '99 penned by Jay Kay and friends that's going under the knife for an extended re-buff and re-shape.TRACK LISTING
A. Canned Heat (Dimitri From Paris Remix)
B. Canned Heat (Dimitri From Paris Remix Dubstrumental)
Mr. K has an amazing knack for knowing what will fill a dancefloor, and it's hard to imagine this pair of tunes causing anything less than a roadblock. On the A-side, he pays tribute to beloved NYC DJ and editor Gail "Sky" King by recreating her extended edit of the Frankie Beverly and Maze sureshot 'Before I Let Go'. The edit arrived a decade after the original surfaced on the best-selling 1981 Live In New Orleans LP, although the track was not actually a concert recording but a new studio track made to fill out the final "D-side" of the release. Alas, the gorgeously danceable funk/soul hybrid was pressed at low quality, the harsh sonic nature meaning it never got the support it truly deserved. It comes here backed by 'Hollywood's Message' from legendary hip-hop pioneer DJ Hollywood, a self-released single from the man who was one of the first to grab the microphone at a jam and rhyme over records. As a backing track for his rhymes, Hollywood took a shortcut and used the renowned 'Love Is The Message' edit created by Mr. K that repeatedly runs the groovy clavinet break from MFSB's tune. Here, Mr. K tightens up the instrumental chant version for its first 7" release, adding a touch of Millie Jackson's 'Now That I Got Your Attention Again' as an intro. Two slices of absolute gold.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Cult collected by disco & soul heads across the globe, Danny Krivit's Mr. K series dunt show any sign on letting up yet! Latest instalment has the deep soul stylings of Frankie Beverly and Maze plus the wildcard curveball of DJ Hollywood 'rapping' over "Love Is The Message" - a totally new jam for me and worth the entrance fee alone. Megohhh!!TRACK LISTING
Before I Let Go (Homage To Gail Sky King - Mr K 7" Edit)
Hollywood Message (Mr K 7" Edit)
Second instalment of Jaycee Indamix's "Ginzu Edits" - taking cues from Glenn Underground, Vick Lavender, Dave Maze etc as he adds some Chi-town bump into some well versed dancefloor classics.
Gil Scott-Heron's "Grandma's Hands" gets bolstered with highly swung drums, warm Rhodes and flecks of scintilating electric licks - his voice riding the new instrumental as if it was made for the track.
Luther Vandross' "Until You Come Back To Me" seems equally at home atop of Jaycee's dexterous instrumental - a more Shelter-esque groove accentuating the soul into late night deep house abandon. Both tracks should go down a treat with your Southport Weekender / vintage Red Light massive, or lovers of deep, soulful house.
Gil Scott-Heron's "Grandma's Hands" gets bolstered with highly swung drums, warm Rhodes and flecks of scintilating electric licks - his voice riding the new instrumental as if it was made for the track.
Luther Vandross' "Until You Come Back To Me" seems equally at home atop of Jaycee's dexterous instrumental - a more Shelter-esque groove accentuating the soul into late night deep house abandon. Both tracks should go down a treat with your Southport Weekender / vintage Red Light massive, or lovers of deep, soulful house.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Big double header of soulful house edits / mash-ups. If you dug that Erykah Badu "Honey" cut by Glenn Underground, these are for you!TRACK LISTING
1. Gil Scott-Heron - Grandma's Hands
2. Luther Vandross - Until You Come Back To Me
The anonymous B-Edits finished off 2023 in fine style with exquisite re-edits of Sade and Change. Now they return with a jazz-funk heavyweight on one side and a deep tropical cut on the flip. Slightly more elusive source material, I grant you, but none the less incendary for the working party and festival deejay; both with that irresistable Latin spirit.
Seriously limited copies, exclusive content, unavailable digitally. Move quick!
Seriously limited copies, exclusive content, unavailable digitally. Move quick!
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: More exclusive, vinyl only, blink-and-you'll-miss-it genius from the so far anonymous B-Edits cartel. Latin fire and jazz-funk jubulence with an almost Fela-esque groove. This is the dog's gonads people!TRACK LISTING
A. Aunts & Uncles
B. Free
Francois K is back on Sunshine Sound with more exclusive edits from the Loft and Paradise Garage days.
"Birthday Medley" is a hard grooving, disco-funk jam. With rampant woodblocks & cowbell, incessant guitar chops, street shouts and a slap bassline that'll make your arse cheeks red raw; FK has the mixer burning white hot throughout - a sure fire winner for the dancefloor.
"X Medley" is a more psychoactive affair. Heavy on the spacey flange fx, and looping up the drum sections for a more taut and tense, cosmic disco DJ tool; just wait for that bassline eruption and the keyboard drop! If you dig the Idjuts Boys' lysergic disco edits then you'll defo dig this!
SUPER limited copies - buy now or cry later!
"Birthday Medley" is a hard grooving, disco-funk jam. With rampant woodblocks & cowbell, incessant guitar chops, street shouts and a slap bassline that'll make your arse cheeks red raw; FK has the mixer burning white hot throughout - a sure fire winner for the dancefloor.
"X Medley" is a more psychoactive affair. Heavy on the spacey flange fx, and looping up the drum sections for a more taut and tense, cosmic disco DJ tool; just wait for that bassline eruption and the keyboard drop! If you dig the Idjuts Boys' lysergic disco edits then you'll defo dig this!
SUPER limited copies - buy now or cry later!
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Possibly my favourite of the Sunshine Sound edits thus far. Francois gives heft and bump to the Bohannan-esque, "Birthday Medley"; whilst "X Medley" sees cosmic drum workouts lead into seriously euphoric sugar rushes of disco bliss.TRACK LISTING
A. Birthday Medley (Edit By Francois K)
B. X Medley (Edit By Francois K)
Expert record collector, skilled DJ, Moodyman collaborator and beatmaker Andres aka DJ Dez is back not long after the release of his last album with a new 7" on David A-P's Hot Pot Records. He opens up this one with 'I Can't Understand It' which has the exact sort of dusty drums and subtle hip-hop stylings to the groove that you would expect of this storied groove specialist. It will get the floor popping off in no time and on the flip, he shows off his skills on the MPC by chopping up 'Loleatta Disco Flip' with plenty of hefty drum work and a sprinkling of percussion that keeps whitings moving. Another irresistible drop from the Detroit mainstay.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Following up the highly collectable edit of Fleetwood Mac, DJ Dez turns his attention to two big disco hits, adding that signature bump n grit we've come accustomed to.TRACK LISTING
A1. I Can't Understand It
B1. Loleatta Disco Flip
The now infamous, still anonymous Soup cartel return with volume three of the cult series.
Four more cuts that delve deep into low slung discoid deviance. Never letting the tempo dictate the energy, instead relying heavily on mood, obscurity and rhythm. The only one I recognize out of this lot is the Greg Wilson favourite "XR7 - xr7 instrumental"; but the other three cuts are equally enticing.
Essential stuff for those who like to get closer to the edit - RIYL: Andi Hanley, Greg Wilson, COMBI, Eros etc etc.
Four more cuts that delve deep into low slung discoid deviance. Never letting the tempo dictate the energy, instead relying heavily on mood, obscurity and rhythm. The only one I recognize out of this lot is the Greg Wilson favourite "XR7 - xr7 instrumental"; but the other three cuts are equally enticing.
Essential stuff for those who like to get closer to the edit - RIYL: Andi Hanley, Greg Wilson, COMBI, Eros etc etc.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Swiftly onto their third dish, the illusive Soup collective dish out four more well blended bowls of sonic goodness. Tweaks and re-edits for the more adventurous DJ!
Nu Groove spotlights the artists that made the legendary NYC label a firm favourite of crate diggers of the time with a series of its vital tracks revisited by leading selectors of today. The label, born in 1988 by Frank and Karen Mendez as an outlet for the experimental works of the Burrell Brothers, quickly became a home for up-and-coming genre pioneers. ‘Nu Groove Edits, Vol. 6’ begins with the late Soulphiction, one of Germany’s most prolific house producers, and their Tweakin Edit of Emjay’s ‘Come ‘N Get It’, originally produced by Rheji Burrell. Next up is another Burrell production, the eponymous single by Tech Trax Inc. receives a Dub Edit from enigmatic genre-bending duo Acid Jerks. Italian house and disco experts Dirty Channels return, unveiling their edit of ‘Better Than Sex’ by Dee Gorgeous, before the Grammy award-winning production duo of Honey Dijon & Luke Solomon close the package out with their edit of ‘Ravenswood House’ by Rheji Burrell’s N.Y. House’n Authority.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Another tasty clutch of acid house rarities, edited and re-presented by some modern machinesmiths. Much like Paranoid London's edit series - they hone in on that fruitful period between '87 - '92.TRACK LISTING
A1. Emjay - Come 'N Get It (Soulphiction’s Tweakin Edit)
A2. Tech Trax Inc. - Tech Trax Inc (Acid Jerks Dub Edit)
B1. Dee Gorgeous - Better Than Sex (Dirty Channels Edit)
B2. N.Y. House'n Authority - Ravenswood House' (Honey Dijon & Luke)
SOLO 500 is back on their own self-titled label with the third entry in Galaxy Sound Company's series and again it digs deep into jazz-funk to turn out some killer breaks. Up first is the main theme from 1974's subway hijack movie The Taking Of The Pelham One Two Three and it is one with a funky, jazzy, high-octane sound that has been sampled by Company Flow, Mix Master Mike and many more. On the backside is an edit of a tune from Manfred Mann Chapter Three's self-titled 1969 LP. This one has been famously sampled by The Prodigy. Another great little 7".
STAFF COMMENTS
Andy says: Manfred Mann's "One Way Glass", which is the glass in question, is just one of those incredibly infectious, groovy late 60's classics with the greatest horn riff and coolest bass. Don't wanna spoil it by saying that you'll know it from samples and adverts, but I just have and you surely will. Doesn't make it any less brilliant though!TRACK LISTING
1-2-3 (Edit)
Glass (Drum Breaks Edit)
The crucial Mr K is back with a special repress for Record Store Day 2024. This one throws it back to his two superb edits of Kratwerk's 'Trans Euro Express' which is cited often as the start of techno. Side A offers stripped-down, bare drum bones, with naked drums shaped into futuristic fusion, while Part II adds synthetic context. Deconstructing Kraftwerk's original sci-fi masterpiece at a slow, smouldering pace, it presents a classic in an entirely new light. This release unlocks doors of serious DJ creativity and should be snapped up quickly before it's gone again.
STAFF COMMENTS
Patrick says: You don't need me to tell you how good "Trans Europe Express" is. However, this cheeky little percussion edit from the masterful Danny Krivit extends the dancefloor ecstasy of that metallic drum break into THE GREATEST DJ TOOL ever. Buy two copies and lock into the robot rhythm.TRACK LISTING
Trans-Europe Express (Mr K 7" Beats)
Trans-Europe Express (Mr K 7" Part II)
Jamal Moss' now-classic series is back for 2024 with another entry in what must be one of the most creatively off-the-wall series of edits ever committed to wax. The 4 cuts on offer here deftly blur the lines between disco, house and EBM; reminiscent of The Muzic Box or Medusa's. It's a highly hallucinatory affair, ditching the hyper disco cuts for a more red lit throb - circling in on what must surely be Belgium's late nite underbelly for four coital twisters bursting with x-rated spectacle.
4 The Ones Who Know!!
4 The Ones Who Know!!
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: The saga continues! Jamal Moss' Members Only series, to some, is one of the most important collection of 'edits' to have ever been committed to wax. Their balls-out reckless invention, leftfield source material and experimental frequency abuse appealing to the more adventurous and uncompromising DJ.TRACK LISTING
A1. Release Of Lust
A2. 5 Fingers On A Hand
B1. Pray That U Find Luv
B2. Where My Hot Sht At
Master Plan
Electric Baile / Pushin’ Too Hard - Gerd Janson & Enzo Elia Edits
Running Back Super Sound Singles
Master Plan was the Chicago based dance music project of Pepper Gomez and Tom O’Callahan. Spanning from 1984 to 1986, the groups development is in sync with the dance music scene of Chicago during that era. While their first record „Pushin’ Too Hard“ is a Windy City version of the NYC club music of the time and its European cross-pollination, "Electric Baile" from two years later down the line is almost a quantum jump into house music. With the engineering help of Matt Warren, it bears the marks of Ron Hardy, Chip E, Farley Jackmaster Funk or the WBMX dance party craze, if you will. Here you have remastered and updated versions by Enzo Elia and Gerd Janson. The first ones’ edit attempt of "Electric Baile" ignited this edition. A custom-tailored main mix is completed by a dub and useful bonus beat version to do, what DJs used to do. Concluded by two edits of "Pushin’ Too Hard" by GJ, you get two great slices of yesterday that are still major dance music blue prints today.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Running Back turn their attention to this cheeky number from 1986. Bearing all the hallmarks of Ron Hardy, Chip E, Farley Jackmaster Funk or the WBMX dance party craze; it's an electrified proto-house track that should find plenty of favour across the current landscape.TRACK LISTING
A1. Electric Baile (Enzo Elia Vocal Edit)
A2. Electric Baile (Enzo Elia Dub Edit)
A3. Electric Baile (Enzo Elia Bonus Beats)
B1. Pushin’ Too Hard (Gerd Janson Mega Mix)
B2. Pushin’ Too Hard (Gerd Janson Instrumix)
Nu Groove continues to spotlight the artists that made the legendary NYC label a firm favourite of crate diggers then and now, with a series of their vital tracks re-edited by leading industry figures and choice selectors of today. ‘Nu Groove Edits, Vol. 5’ opens with ‘Fort Green House’ by Rheji Burrell under his N.Y. House’n Authority moniker, this Nu Groove classic edited by Berlin-based Arms & Legs label boss Daniel Steinberg. Italian duo Dirty Channels then step up to edit the Underground Kid’s 1989 release ‘Get Up’, before House of Peace’s Nu Groove outing ‘Such A Feeling’ is re-edited by Amsterdam favourite Dennis Quin. Closing out this eclectic release of gems, the legendary, GRAMMY award-winning production duo of Honey Dijon & Luke Solomon return, this time editing The Barnyard Orchestra’s 1991 favourite ‘Tasmanian Blues’.
TRACK LISTING
A1. N.Y. House’n Authority ‘Fort Green House’ (Daniel Steinberg Edit)
A2. Underground Kids ‘Get Up’ (Dirty Channels Edit)
B1. House Of Peace ‘Such A Feeling’ (Dennis Quin Edit)
B2. The Barnyard Orchestra ‘Tasmanian Blues (C’mon Women)’ (Honey
This rare take on the Bobby Caldwell classic will bring latin warmth to any dancefloor. Por Amor was the title track from the first ITTY release in 2021, after many requests for a repress it’s finally out again – now on a 7” with a new Comb dub version on the flip!
TRACK LISTING
A1. 7” Mix
B1. Dub Mix
The wonderful Mr K is back with more edit magic on his own Most Excellent label, this time adding his own spin to 'Wela Wela', a hard edge and raw funk cut from Black Blood, a band of musicians from central Africa but who were based in Belgium. This one was never a hit back in the day for some reason but is built on a killer groove that Mr K reworks and tweaks for more suitable dance floor deployment. It was formerly on his Grass Roots record but now makes its way to a handy 7". On the flip is 'Komi Ke Kenam (Fish & Funjee)' which has tough breaks and funk bass that will ensure 'floors get down and dirty.
TRACK LISTING
Wela Wela
Komi Ke Kenam
A cosmic coming together that sees two of Luke's secret weapons, re-edited and re-contextualised by the man himself to provide optimal dancefloor euphoria. A stalwart of the underground for nearly 40 years, Luke has become an appointed leader of the late night disenfranchised, with an unquestionable ability to pick records that make minds tick. Not least through his two E Soul Cultura compilations released on Mr Bongo over the past two years.
A taste that traverses genres as much as it does emotions and decades, who better to give an insight into the tracks he has chosen to edit, than the man himself. "I've been an avid collector of afro-beat house, techno and underground black heart disco since before the basement soul days of Electric Chair 30 years ago. Both these bombs were very much holy grail finds, plucked from the last four decades of digging in random crates of dusty vinyl all over the world."
First up, Thandi Zulu & The Young Five's interpretation of Pure Energy's early '80s disco power play - 'Love Game'. With a distinctive South African synth bass and killer keys combo, Luke explains the original has this "bonkers alchemy of heavy machine soul, uptempo rawness and a majestic disco evangelism", making it ripe for a re-edit.
On the B side, Lionel Pillay's Jazz dancer 'Plum'. "The original was a relentless 18- minute raw jam", Luke states, "which despite its late '70s South African origin kinda reminded me of a 1986 Chicago piano House record".
"These edits strip the tracks back and rebuild them, giving them more sonic weight with that looped up drum jacking militancy from the days of Chicago, combined with a boosted sense of transcendental, psychedelic, cosmic disco. They have always had such an explosive reaction on so many dancefloors including the heavier electronic club, so it felt only right to reshare them".
A taste that traverses genres as much as it does emotions and decades, who better to give an insight into the tracks he has chosen to edit, than the man himself. "I've been an avid collector of afro-beat house, techno and underground black heart disco since before the basement soul days of Electric Chair 30 years ago. Both these bombs were very much holy grail finds, plucked from the last four decades of digging in random crates of dusty vinyl all over the world."
First up, Thandi Zulu & The Young Five's interpretation of Pure Energy's early '80s disco power play - 'Love Game'. With a distinctive South African synth bass and killer keys combo, Luke explains the original has this "bonkers alchemy of heavy machine soul, uptempo rawness and a majestic disco evangelism", making it ripe for a re-edit.
On the B side, Lionel Pillay's Jazz dancer 'Plum'. "The original was a relentless 18- minute raw jam", Luke states, "which despite its late '70s South African origin kinda reminded me of a 1986 Chicago piano House record".
"These edits strip the tracks back and rebuild them, giving them more sonic weight with that looped up drum jacking militancy from the days of Chicago, combined with a boosted sense of transcendental, psychedelic, cosmic disco. They have always had such an explosive reaction on so many dancefloors including the heavier electronic club, so it felt only right to reshare them".
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Two sneaky cuts from Lord Luke's studio cache. There's no stopping him at the moment!TRACK LISTING
1. Thandi Zulu & The Young Five - Love Games (Luke Una Edit)
2. Lionel Pillay - Plum (Luke Una Edit)
Lextended bring us a new volume of edits, dipping into the realms of House, Latin and New Wave but this isn't your average lot of edits it has that Lex Wood magic.
TRACK LISTING
A1. Day & Night (Lex Wolf Edit)
A2. Just Rock (Lex Wolf Edit)
B1. Conceição (Lex Wolf Edit)
B2. New York Jaxx (Lex Wolf Edit)
Here comes the Booom!!! Edits label with another sublime selection of deep house burners. This third volume from the artist who goes by the name of Earls Booom!!! Edits takes the form of four cuts titled 'NEP.' Th opener is awash with smoky pads and sombre chords over a mid-tempo and dusty groove, but things pick up on the second cut with its gorgeous r&b vocals swirling over warm and humid bass and drums as cosmic synth lines rise out of the mix. On the flip, there is a congo-heavy rhythm topped with a deft little r&b hook and the closer brings more pumping grooves but still with a big heart. These are steamy backroom sounds of the highest order.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Silky smooth and deliciously deep; nice selection of cuts referencing the second summer of love and the first wave of soulful US house with focus and style. Excellent stuff from Earls.TRACK LISTING
NEP-1
NEP-2
NEP-3
NEP-4
Both out of print "GU Edits" 12" singles unavailable for years (since 2018) now repressed together on blue colored vinyl. Glenn's killer remixes of Amp Fiddler's "Morning" b/w Raul Midon's "Sunshine" and Mos Def's "Lifetime" b/w Incognito's "I Can See The Future".
All have that trademark GU shuffle, with deep basslines and silky strings decorating much of the frequency spectrum. Each track is given a whole side for maximum fidelity and headroom.
A highly sought after artefact of the producer's vast catalogue and feverishly collected by deep house heads across the globe..
All have that trademark GU shuffle, with deep basslines and silky strings decorating much of the frequency spectrum. Each track is given a whole side for maximum fidelity and headroom.
A highly sought after artefact of the producer's vast catalogue and feverishly collected by deep house heads across the globe..
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Just how Glenn squeezes these highly charismatic tracks into his own wardrobe is quite a feet - but he's managed to impart his own unique style onto these already big personalities - giving them extra mileage across the sets of house and disco DJs and exposing some brilliant soul music along the way. Top drawer stuff, rightfully collected, and back on our racks for a limited time.TRACK LISTING
A. Amp Fiddler - Mornin' (GU Nostalgic Forever Mix)
B. Raul Midon - Sunshine (GU Rewerk)
C. Mos Def - Lifetime (GU Retro Mix)
D. Incognito - I Can See The Future (GU ReEdit)
Nu Groove spotlights the artists that made the legendary NYC label a firm favourite of crate diggers then and now with this 12” release of their vital tracks revisited by leading selectors of today. The label, born in 1988 by Frank and Karen Mendez as an outlet for the experimental works of the Burrell Brothers, quickly became a home for up-and-coming genre pioneers. In this fashion, ‘Nu Groove Edits, Vol. 4’ opens with ‘Tonight’s The Night’ by NYC favourites How & Little, AKA The Sound Vandals, re-edited by Italian duo NiCe7. More monikers of Rheji Burrell appear in the collection too, with N.Y. House’n Authority’s seminal classic ‘APT. 2A’ reworked by UK deep tech aficionado Hugo Massien, and The Utopia Project’s ‘File #3’ remixed by Leeds underground duo Mak & Pasteman. Closing out this collection of future classics, GRAMMY award winning production duo Honey Dijon & Luke Solomon return to edit ‘Luv 2 Luv U’ by A.B.T.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: The revitalised Nu Groove juggernaut powers forward, slaying all house pretenders in its path. New V/A EP with four artists remixed by a plethora of talent. It's not just deep house on the menu, garage and acid flavours are also well repp'd on this latest missive from the NY label.TRACK LISTING
A1. The Sound Vandals - Tonight’s The Night (NiCe7 Edit)
A2. N.Y. House’n Authority - APT. 2A (Hugo Massien Rework)
B1. The Utopia Project - File #3 (Mak & Pasteman Remix)
B2. A.B.T. - Luv 2 Luv U (Honey Dijon & Luke Solomon Edit)
Round two of Leo Zero's edit archive series sees four more favourites given the LZ treatment.
On the A you'll find a killer housed-up version of an NYC New Wave classic, alongside a tight n' tidy beefed up slo-mo disco remaster and chop of a west coast rock beauty. On the flip, a chunky remake of Brit soul bomb as well as a curveball dubby, wonked out version of an alt rock rhythm that's flipped this one into a deep 5am groover.
On the A you'll find a killer housed-up version of an NYC New Wave classic, alongside a tight n' tidy beefed up slo-mo disco remaster and chop of a west coast rock beauty. On the flip, a chunky remake of Brit soul bomb as well as a curveball dubby, wonked out version of an alt rock rhythm that's flipped this one into a deep 5am groover.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Leo Zero flips four well-known hits with his own charismatic personality. Tipped if you've been feeling the recent Beatconductor refixes.TRACK LISTING
A1. Punches
A2. Dreams
B1. Taboo
B2. Feel The Pain
The Galaxy Sound Co. is now up to number 41 in their buy-on-sight 45s series, this time with '1$ Bin Breaks'. It's another vital 45 rpm that packs a lot in with plenty of epic sound sources that you will recognise and love from some of your favourite hip-hop joints. Artists like Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth, Puff Daddy, De La Soul, Ghostface Killah, J Dilla, Redman and Alicia Keys have called upon the sounds you will hear here from original artists like Odessa, Milt Jackson With The Ray Brown Big Band, Issac Hayes and many more. File this one under essential breaks, library sounds and jazz nuggets.
TRACK LISTING
Side 1
"Sakura"
"On The Hill"
"Enchanted Lady"
Side 2
"Survival"
"Sunrise"
"A Few More Kisses To Go"
"Go On & Cry"
The 1st 12" from Chicago DJ / producer Jaycee Indamix and his label, Ginzu Edits. Side A features a sizzlin’ soulful house re-edit of "Sweet Summertime Livin" alongside a grimy edit of Janelle Monae's "Phenomenal" On the flip side are two lush and soulful 4/4 edits of Gil-Scott Heron and Lalah Hathaway. You might remember the Omar and Incognito remixes he did many many years ago, but I'm pretty sure this is the first we've heard from this illusive producer for some time. Big one for the soulful house heads!
RIYL: Dave Maze, Glenn Underground, Peven Everett, Karizma etc.
RIYL: Dave Maze, Glenn Underground, Peven Everett, Karizma etc.
TRACK LISTING
A1. Lalah Hathaway - I'm Coming Back
A2. Diana Ross - Summertime Livin
B1. Janelle Monae - Phenomenal
B2. Gil-Scott Heron - Grandma's Hands
After reveling in anonymity for volume 1 (albeit with a few clues), we can now reveal that Tony Loveless is infact the alias of K'Alexi! Who'da thunk it?!
The esteemed Chicagoan returns with volume 2 of his reel-2-reel edits - executed in that classic tradition that stretches from Jamal Moss and Greg Wilson to Ron Hardy. Source material is painfully obscure so please - answers on a postcard / DM if you know the originals!
"These Things Happen" pairs soulful female vox to a bucking classic house riddim, chugging with round bass, simple piano licks and overactive woodblocks. It's a gloriously long arrangement, tailor made to get the club burning hot with its diva vox certainly igniting the interest of any queer crowd.
"If You Want Me To Stay" employs some really tasty tape saturation a la the Members Only series and again, utilizes source material completely unknown to me. It's a fizzy slice of stripped back disco, with bass and drums leading the charge as a fun and funky female vox, rising brass and light keys dress the track in buckets of late night glitz.
"R U Lonely" is a wild, barn stomping edits that is the most Jamal Moss-esque outta these three edits. Tough on the mid range, looping up a whole plethora of hooks and driving the vocals well into the red. An absolute head melter that sounds like its been ripped straight outta the Muzic Box cira '89.
Highly recommended!
The esteemed Chicagoan returns with volume 2 of his reel-2-reel edits - executed in that classic tradition that stretches from Jamal Moss and Greg Wilson to Ron Hardy. Source material is painfully obscure so please - answers on a postcard / DM if you know the originals!
"These Things Happen" pairs soulful female vox to a bucking classic house riddim, chugging with round bass, simple piano licks and overactive woodblocks. It's a gloriously long arrangement, tailor made to get the club burning hot with its diva vox certainly igniting the interest of any queer crowd.
"If You Want Me To Stay" employs some really tasty tape saturation a la the Members Only series and again, utilizes source material completely unknown to me. It's a fizzy slice of stripped back disco, with bass and drums leading the charge as a fun and funky female vox, rising brass and light keys dress the track in buckets of late night glitz.
"R U Lonely" is a wild, barn stomping edits that is the most Jamal Moss-esque outta these three edits. Tough on the mid range, looping up a whole plethora of hooks and driving the vocals well into the red. An absolute head melter that sounds like its been ripped straight outta the Muzic Box cira '89.
Highly recommended!
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Tony Loveless chucks out some barn stomping, buck wild edits that remind me of Jamal Moss' "Worst Edits" series. He's defo been drinking outta Ron Hardy's acid punch whichever way you look at it.TRACK LISTING
A1. These Things Happen
B1. If You Want Me To Stay
B2. R U Lonely
Wonderful edit king Mr K is back with more of his superb scalpel work on his own Most Excellent Unltd label. This latest 7" tackles some mighty original material in the form of Stevie Wonder's gloriously uplifting 'If You Really Love Me.' It is just as life-affirming and joyous in Mr K's hands with some extra drum weight and drawn-out grooves that will energise any dancefloor. On the flip is 'Time Of The Season' which taps into some golden funk and soul with soaring vocals and big horns over a killer, infectious bassline.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Danny K's at it again with another double headed 7" tackling heavyweights Stevie Wonder and Chaka Khan. The king of the edit doesn't shake at the pressure - giving them both the kind of professional service they deserve.TRACK LISTING
I'm Here Again
Time Of The Season
After an outstanding debut on M.A.D Records earlier this year Rakim Under is back with the first in his edits series 'Rakim Redun Vol.1'.
5 edits set to move any dance floor. Rakim Under really is one to watch.
5 edits set to move any dance floor. Rakim Under really is one to watch.
TRACK LISTING
A1. BASS LOVE (Rakim Under Edit)
A2. House Teachin’ (Rakim Under Edit)
B1. Allen’s Hi-Fi Rocks (Rakim Under Edit)
B2. Celestial Ocean (Rakim Under Edit)
B3. Life Continues (Rakim Under Edit)
The SOUP collective return with their second manifestation of cultural reincarnation.
Four more soundsystem specific artefacts taking in a quintessentially Balearic holy grail, some crisp modern machine-soul, a fine, fine gospel / soul end-of-nighter and a jazz-rock sunset anthem - for the discerning dancers..
Limited copies, flying out already - cop now or cry later!
Four more soundsystem specific artefacts taking in a quintessentially Balearic holy grail, some crisp modern machine-soul, a fine, fine gospel / soul end-of-nighter and a jazz-rock sunset anthem - for the discerning dancers..
Limited copies, flying out already - cop now or cry later!
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: 2nd volume from the so-far anonymous cartel who shed any preconceptions about genre boundaries and deliver four sound system ticklers in various styles and flavours but it's all upper ring pyramid tackle. Buy-on-sight!TRACK LISTING
A1
A2
B1
B2
Super exclusive, blink-and-you'll-miss-'em, killer mixes of Sade and Change. Of the many, many versions of "Give It Up" over the years I'm going to stick my neck out and say this is the 2nd best version which is high praise indeed (nothing can touch the Kenny Larkin version from 95!).
The Change edit on the flip is equally enticing, looping up that golden Strat lick and extending the best bits of this early boogie blueprint till we're lost in late night dancefloor ecstasy. It's not hard to image the glitterball shimmering bright while this one spins...
Pretty sure we're one of the very few places where you can cop this, making this a bit of a Christmas coup.... Don't sleep!
The Change edit on the flip is equally enticing, looping up that golden Strat lick and extending the best bits of this early boogie blueprint till we're lost in late night dancefloor ecstasy. It's not hard to image the glitterball shimmering bright while this one spins...
Pretty sure we're one of the very few places where you can cop this, making this a bit of a Christmas coup.... Don't sleep!
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Perfect for the working festive DJ. Sade and Change nicely extended and kitted out in slightly more modern attire.TRACK LISTING
A. Give It
B. Hold It
Semi Skimmed Edits return with another duo of lovingly restored, extended and adored nuggets from the deepest crates
Two blazing jams for playing LOUD.
SUPER limited hand-stamped vinyl...
Two blazing jams for playing LOUD.
SUPER limited hand-stamped vinyl...
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: MCR's James Greenwood continues his cult label with two more tasteful splices for the working disco DJ. Both of these has a bit of that original Ugly Edits flavour, for which we can only thankful.TRACK LISTING
A. Under Your Spell
B. Jog On
Nu Groove spotlights the artists that made the legendary NYC label a firm favourite of crate diggers then and now with a series of their vital tracks re-edited by leading industry figures and choice selectors of today. ‘Nu Groove Edits, Vol. 3’ continues to celebrate Rheji Burrell’s output, who was instrumental in defining the sound of Nu Groove alongside his brother Rhano under a slew of monikers. Up first, Metro’s ‘Turnstyle Turbulance’ gets a fresh edit from respected remixers, the Italian duo NiCe7. What follows is another take on the celebrated house track ‘APT. 2B’ by Rheji’s N.Y. House’n Authority alias, this time by Mark Broom. Tracer’s ‘Love Fantasy’, the collaboration by Luie Rivera and one of the original Paradise Garage DJs, Joey Llanos, is given an edit by Dirty Channels, another established Italian duo and frequent collaborators of NiCe7. Completing the collection is another edit from the unstoppable production duo Honey Dijon & Luke Solomon as they take on ‘Guitarz’ by Rheji Burrell as Asylum.
TRACK LISTING
A1. Metro ‘Turnstyle Turbulance’ (NiCe7 Edit)
A2. N.Y. House’n Authority ‘APT. 2B’ (Mark Broom's Vox Flanger Mixx)
B1. Tracer ‘Love Fantasy’ (Dirty Channels Edit)
B2. Asylum ‘Guitarz’ (Honey Dijon & Luke Solomon Edit)
The Galaxy Sound Co's latest 7" kicks off with a remastered edit of 'Passion Play' by The Sugarhill Gang. It's a tune that was originally on their self-titled 1980 album and comes with background vocals from the superb funk and soul band Positive Force. Somehow the tune didn't make the charts at the time though it has been heavily referenced and sampled since, including by the likes of Kerri Chandler. The B-side is 'Who Is She (And What Is She to You)', a soul-jazz cover of a Bill Withers classic taken from Madelaine's only album, Who Is She, in 1978. It has a serious Chicago pedigree and great arrangements from Johnny Pate.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Galaxy Sound Co. continue to dish out the high grade edits. Now on 7" for extra effectiveness in the field (less weight for the real vinyl DJ!) they continue to mine sources of enjoyment for all with these two crowd pleasers sure to satiate even the rowdiest Christmas crowd...TRACK LISTING
Love Play (Edit)
Who?
"Skum and Villainy Edits Vol 1" by DJ Deviant represents a dynamic fusion of musical genres and tracks, interweaving elements from rock, hip-hop, and funk. “Intergalactic Rocket Fuel” incorporates everybody's favourite beats and pieces resulting in an energetic mashup.
"House Party Rocker" epitomises an electrifying blend of lively party hip-hop style harmonised with the potent funk-rock guitar riffs and it guarantees a thrilling experience on the dance floor.
This release is a superb selection for DJs looking to provide a vibrant and genre-blurring dance music adventure.
"House Party Rocker" epitomises an electrifying blend of lively party hip-hop style harmonised with the potent funk-rock guitar riffs and it guarantees a thrilling experience on the dance floor.
This release is a superb selection for DJs looking to provide a vibrant and genre-blurring dance music adventure.
TRACK LISTING
A1. Intergalactic Rocket Launch
B1. House Party Rocker
The first offering from Personality Edits got plenty of plaudits so we're glad Harri Pierson now goes to work adding his own tweaks to a primitive house jam. 'Work That Boogie' has whistles and jacked-up drums, razor-sharp hi-hats and corrugated bass, all of which serve to get the floor in a sweat. Flip it over and you'll find 'Coco' as edited by Tomato Wallet. It's a mix of old-school scratching and cut-up b-boy breaks with some cosmic melodic signifiers and rich percussive play. This super limited 7" arrives as a one-time-only pressing with no digital alternative.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Wild odd ball dance tracks here... Mega stuff. "Work That Boogie" intersects sludgy new wave boogie with Plastikman-esque snare rolls. Whilst "Coco" sounds like Optimo meets Steve Poindextor meets Steve Monite...! Eccentric genius DJs won't wanna miss.TRACK LISTING
Work That Boogie (Harri Pierson Edit)
Coco (Tomato Wallet Edit)
Nu Groove spotlights the artists that made the legendary NYC label a firm favourite of crate diggers then and now with a series of their vital tracks re-edited by leading industry figures and choice selectors of today.
The label was born in 1988 by Frank and Karen Mendez as an outlet for some of Rheji and Ronald ‘Rhano’ Burrell’s more experimental music, and ‘Nu Groove Edits, Vol. 2’ continues to celebrate the Burrell twin’s genre defining output.
First up, Dutch duo Dam Swindle edit ‘I’ll Say A Prayer 4 U’ from Rhano’s Equation project, paying homage to the American house music that greatly inspired them. Next up, Rheji’s Houz’ Neegroz classic ‘Keep Dance’n’ gets reworked by house purist Phil Weeks. Another moniker from Rhano, K.A.T.O.’s five-track Disco-Tech EP harked back to the heady disco hustle of the 70s, with the lead single edited for this collection by one of Germany’s most influential house producers, the late Soulphiction.
Closing out this celebration of the Burrell brothers is the unstoppable production duo Honey Dijon & Luke Solomon as they take on Rhano’s ‘When Can I Call You’ featuring Lisa Lee.
The label was born in 1988 by Frank and Karen Mendez as an outlet for some of Rheji and Ronald ‘Rhano’ Burrell’s more experimental music, and ‘Nu Groove Edits, Vol. 2’ continues to celebrate the Burrell twin’s genre defining output.
First up, Dutch duo Dam Swindle edit ‘I’ll Say A Prayer 4 U’ from Rhano’s Equation project, paying homage to the American house music that greatly inspired them. Next up, Rheji’s Houz’ Neegroz classic ‘Keep Dance’n’ gets reworked by house purist Phil Weeks. Another moniker from Rhano, K.A.T.O.’s five-track Disco-Tech EP harked back to the heady disco hustle of the 70s, with the lead single edited for this collection by one of Germany’s most influential house producers, the late Soulphiction.
Closing out this celebration of the Burrell brothers is the unstoppable production duo Honey Dijon & Luke Solomon as they take on Rhano’s ‘When Can I Call You’ featuring Lisa Lee.
TRACK LISTING
A1. Equation - I’ll Say A Prayer 4 U (Dam Swindle’s Long Ass Intro Edit)
A2. Houz’ Neegroz - Keep Dance’n (Phil Weeks Rework)
B1. K.A.T.O. - Disco-Tech (Soulphiction’s Pause Tape Edit)
B2. Rhano Burrell Featuring Lisa Lee - When Can I Call You (Honey Dijon - Feat Lisa Lee)
Nu Groove spotlights the artists that made the legendary NYC label a firm favourite of crate diggers then and now with a series of their vital tracks re-edited by leading industry figures and choice selectors of today.
‘Nu Groove Edits, Vol. 1’ celebrates the champion of that quintessential New York house sound, Rheji Burrell. Together with his twin Rhano, the Burrell brothers were instrumental in defining the sound of Nu Groove, often releasing under a slew of monikers, four of which appear here.
First up, the underground pioneer Bruise aka Christian Campbell takes on Burrell’s ‘Secret Code’ released under his Jazz Documents moniker. Anonymous Berlin duo Acid Jerks edit the deep house classic ‘Tech Trax Inc.’ by the eponymous pseudonym.
What follows is house purist Phil Weeks’ rework of Houz’ Neegroz ‘All Night Long’ featuring vocals from Quiana. Rounding out this eclectic collection of edits, the unstoppable production duo Honey Dijon & Luke Solomon take on the legendary track ‘APT. 2A’ that Burrell released as N.Y. House’n Authority.
‘Nu Groove Edits, Vol. 1’ celebrates the champion of that quintessential New York house sound, Rheji Burrell. Together with his twin Rhano, the Burrell brothers were instrumental in defining the sound of Nu Groove, often releasing under a slew of monikers, four of which appear here.
First up, the underground pioneer Bruise aka Christian Campbell takes on Burrell’s ‘Secret Code’ released under his Jazz Documents moniker. Anonymous Berlin duo Acid Jerks edit the deep house classic ‘Tech Trax Inc.’ by the eponymous pseudonym.
What follows is house purist Phil Weeks’ rework of Houz’ Neegroz ‘All Night Long’ featuring vocals from Quiana. Rounding out this eclectic collection of edits, the unstoppable production duo Honey Dijon & Luke Solomon take on the legendary track ‘APT. 2A’ that Burrell released as N.Y. House’n Authority.
TRACK LISTING
A1. Jazz Documents - Secret Code (Bruise String Edit)
A2. Tech Trax Inc. - Tech Trax Inc. (Acid Jerks Edit)
B1. Houz’ Neegroz Featuring Quiana - All Night Long (Phil Weeks Rework)
B2. N.Y. House’n Authority - APT. 2A (Honey Dijon & Luke Solomon Edit)
Legendary DJ and edit king Mr K is back on Most Excellent Unlimited with the latest in their essential collaborative series. As always this is a slab of wax that offers up two gorgeous cuts that have been skilfully cut down to a maximum 7" 45rpm format. The first is Luther Vandross's 'Funky Music (Is a Part of Me)' which David Bowie later reworked to become one of his many hit singles 'Fascination.' In its original form, it has rickety soul grooves and lavish stings next to the soaring vocals. The tune second is Zulema's 'Giving Up' which has a dramatic intro, Mr K remasters it and allows the rolling piano, great string ensemble and guitar sounds to really cut through clearly. Two bonafide dancefloor delights.
TRACK LISTING
Funky Music
Giving Up
Blistering come-back from Culted with five multi-tempo’d bangers, something for every tribal gathering from chic Tulum rituals to the brutalism of Eastern-European underground clubs, rounded off by doses of Italian Rasta and Japanese re-imagining of Hungarian folk song. Cult wizardry at it’s finest, once again!
TRACK LISTING
A1 Mario Bianco - Gwada
A2 Tomoo Hata - Budailion
B1 Roe Deers - Colorita
B2 Radial Gaze – Cognate Unika
B3 A-Tweed & Oltrefuturo - Fyah
The highly esteemed, A7 Edits lines up Volume 6 in their much sought after, official edits series. Four feel good dancefloor re-works of obscure Afro-disco gems, plucked from the extensive Africa Seven vaults.
Opening up the EP, John Talabot & Pional take on Cameroon’s Ekambi Brillant giving a deep electronic twist to ‘Afrika Afrika’ before Ghana’s Gyedu Blay Ambolley gets his disco funk heater ‘Highlife’ re-edited by Alan Dixon.
On the B, another double dose of Cameroonian cuts, as Jacques Renault breathes new life into the jazz funk joint from Michael Amara - New Bell and Pasteur Lappe’s standout hit ‘Na Real Sekele Fo Ya’ gets a housed up edit from Escapade.
Opening up the EP, John Talabot & Pional take on Cameroon’s Ekambi Brillant giving a deep electronic twist to ‘Afrika Afrika’ before Ghana’s Gyedu Blay Ambolley gets his disco funk heater ‘Highlife’ re-edited by Alan Dixon.
On the B, another double dose of Cameroonian cuts, as Jacques Renault breathes new life into the jazz funk joint from Michael Amara - New Bell and Pasteur Lappe’s standout hit ‘Na Real Sekele Fo Ya’ gets a housed up edit from Escapade.
TRACK LISTING
A1. Ekambi Brillant - Afrika Afrika (John Talabot & Pional 'Lost Scripts')
A2. Gyedu Blay Ambolley - Highlife (Alan Dixon Edit)
B1. Michael Amara - New Bell (Jacques Renault Edit)
B2. Pasteur Lappe - Na Real Sekele Fo Ya (Escapade Edit)
After a long break, Dub Disco is back with a special package of magical edits. Georg Wedel gets us underway with the exotic, lilting, soft-rock belter "König Dub", which is suitably littered with drifting tape delays as Wedel chops up elements with a deft hand. Aussteiger switches tact for a southern flavoured, porch-rock groove with gospel undertones and irresistible guitar line. No idea where he's dug this from but it's pretty special indeed.
Onto side B and Polyplay deploys a swung, 3/4 future dubber, complete with soulful beatdown vocals on "Durch die Nacht". Craftsmen concludes this head turning set with "Desperado" which pairs pitched up female vox to a rigid breakbeat and gentle subs; a curveball end of night track that completes this odd ball but infectious set beautifully.
Onto side B and Polyplay deploys a swung, 3/4 future dubber, complete with soulful beatdown vocals on "Durch die Nacht". Craftsmen concludes this head turning set with "Desperado" which pairs pitched up female vox to a rigid breakbeat and gentle subs; a curveball end of night track that completes this odd ball but infectious set beautifully.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Another well sourced and re-jigged smattering of oddball dance music from the Dub Disco cartel. Certain to cause head turns, beard twiddles and forceful track ID requests.TRACK LISTING
A1 Georg Wedel - König Dub
A2 Aussteiger - Yusuf Dub
B1 Polyplay - Durch Die Nacht
B2 Craftsman - Desperado
The one and only Mr K sure does know how to cook up a masterful edit. Here he heads into gospel territory with the latest 7" in Most Excellent Unlimited's collaborations with him. Both of these tunes are appearing on 7" vinyl for the first time here and have long been staples of the sets of Danny Krivit. His 'Churchapella' edit of Madonna's 'Like A Prayer' is as holy and steamy as it gets with the whole thing sure to uplift and energise any crowd. On the backside is a superb edit of the Clark Sisters slinky rare groove gem 'Ha-Ya (Eternal Life).' It's a slightly slower tune but one that makes just as much of an impact.
TRACK LISTING
Like A Prayer (Churchapella Edit)
Ha-Ya (Eternal Life)
From the deep south in Louisiana comes a new debut on GAMM from producer Koichi Toyama.
Over this four track EP Koichi has selected some of his favourite Japanese jazz-funk and jazz-fusion tracks from the 70's and 80s'. With tasteful editing skills, the tracks are re-arranged and sometimes remixed into hybrid club jams which would tickle the fancy of any house jock worth his headphones.
If you dug the Felipe Gordon 12"s on Local Talk and Nervous or enjoyed Plastic People-era Theo Parrish sets - this bad boy's definitely for you!
Over this four track EP Koichi has selected some of his favourite Japanese jazz-funk and jazz-fusion tracks from the 70's and 80s'. With tasteful editing skills, the tracks are re-arranged and sometimes remixed into hybrid club jams which would tickle the fancy of any house jock worth his headphones.
If you dug the Felipe Gordon 12"s on Local Talk and Nervous or enjoyed Plastic People-era Theo Parrish sets - this bad boy's definitely for you!
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Defo a bit of a jazz dance resurgence going on at the moment. Koichi Toyama selects the finest bits from the Japanese vaults and re-packages them for our dancefloor enjoyment. Totemo yoi!TRACK LISTING
A. Samba Do Marcos - Koichi Toyama Edit
A2. Santa Monica - Koichi Toyama Edit
B. Gramma Grass - Koichi Toyama Edit
B2. Samba Chimba - Koichi Toyama Edit
Another big-hitting, small format slice from the Pina Crew! Funk-heavy & crisply rendered workouts across A/B here as they go on a decidely deep house tangent.
"C64s" swings and sways with all the sloppiness of a Jose Rico or Rick Wade production. Pumping organs and warped strings ultimately giving way to a hi-pass filtered hook of "Heaven and Hell Is on Earth", super nice.
"Billy Dance" is more low-slung, moody backroom vibes with a subtle 303 guiding proceedings in the background. Sexy horn stabs and a swamp of intoxicating Rhodes plumping up what is already a very bustling deep house instrumental. Reeeal nice.
"C64s" swings and sways with all the sloppiness of a Jose Rico or Rick Wade production. Pumping organs and warped strings ultimately giving way to a hi-pass filtered hook of "Heaven and Hell Is on Earth", super nice.
"Billy Dance" is more low-slung, moody backroom vibes with a subtle 303 guiding proceedings in the background. Sexy horn stabs and a swamp of intoxicating Rhodes plumping up what is already a very bustling deep house instrumental. Reeeal nice.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: A housey offering from the Pina cartel who keep things swaying nicely through two exclusive edits on another instalment of their infamous pocket rocket.sTRACK LISTING
A. C64s
B. Billy Dance
Orange Tree bossman Jimmy Rouge gets his shears out for another round of evergreen edits from deep in the depths. Soundsystem crunchin new wave and synth pop sounds, sit side by side with mind expanding downtempo melters for this all hitters, no critters four tracker.
TRACK LISTING
A1. Bay Leaf
A2. Rounders
B1. Night Train
B2. Fever Dream
Sunshine Sound deliver an absolute doozy for their vinyl debut, treating us to 'Happy Song', the original DJ tool from the legendary Francois K.
This is not just a bonus beat...This is THE bonus beat! This iconic rhythm track has been the source of countless samples, imitations & duplications since it first appeared in 1977. Now for the first time FK's original edit is available as a high quality stereo recording direct from tape. You may now put away your bootlegs.
Flip it over to find the long lost Walter Gibbons Battle Edit of 'Happy Song'.
Walter Gibbons, one of NYs founding DJs, would skilfully experiment with the rhythm live on turntables at his Galaxy 21 club residency, whipping the floor into a frenzy as well as inspiring FK to create his famous edit.
What you may not know is that Walter also worked on his own version of Happy Song. Pulsing with primordial stereo syncopation, Walter's previously unheard Battle Edit could be considered the Director's Cut.
This is just the beginning, prepare to amend the history books.
Package includes hand-stamped sleeve and information inlay.
This is not just a bonus beat...This is THE bonus beat! This iconic rhythm track has been the source of countless samples, imitations & duplications since it first appeared in 1977. Now for the first time FK's original edit is available as a high quality stereo recording direct from tape. You may now put away your bootlegs.
Flip it over to find the long lost Walter Gibbons Battle Edit of 'Happy Song'.
Walter Gibbons, one of NYs founding DJs, would skilfully experiment with the rhythm live on turntables at his Galaxy 21 club residency, whipping the floor into a frenzy as well as inspiring FK to create his famous edit.
What you may not know is that Walter also worked on his own version of Happy Song. Pulsing with primordial stereo syncopation, Walter's previously unheard Battle Edit could be considered the Director's Cut.
This is just the beginning, prepare to amend the history books.
Package includes hand-stamped sleeve and information inlay.
TRACK LISTING
A. Happy Song (Edit By Francois K)
B. Happy Song (Walter Gibbons Battle Edit)
Pond Life co-captain, Marma Boog reaches for the sixth gear on OTE010 laying down three no nonsense, mind melters. Taking first prize for best song title, Marma Boog hits with an Italo mix of ‘Hypnotizing a Kookaburra’ to kicks things off. Proper hyperspace pumper business, synth hypnotism with that cosmic kookaburra in tow.
On the flip a dark percussive, tribal-tinged chugger in the form of the Mood Mix with a familiar vocal that sits all to sweetly in the midst of the psychedelic stomping.
Keeping it on a similar tip and rounding off the EP in style, ‘East of Canada’ powers on through - a downtempo, piano poised, acid-laden trip to expand your mind.
On the flip a dark percussive, tribal-tinged chugger in the form of the Mood Mix with a familiar vocal that sits all to sweetly in the midst of the psychedelic stomping.
Keeping it on a similar tip and rounding off the EP in style, ‘East of Canada’ powers on through - a downtempo, piano poised, acid-laden trip to expand your mind.
STAFF COMMENTS
Millie says: Orange Tree Edits bringing the real OJ with BITS (controversial?!) this mega slice of italo disco cosmic-y goodness with the epically named track 'Hypnotizing A Kookaburra' while 'East Of Canada' doesn't disappoint on the chuggy disco front.TRACK LISTING
A1. Hypnotizing A Kookaburra (Italo Mix)
B1. Hypnotizing A Kookaburra (Mood Mix)
B2. East Of Canada
After making their debut with that wicked four tracker of Italian edit excellence at the end of summer, the mysterious talents behind the Belpaese project down their grappa and step up to the plate with a second volume of cut up killers. The set opens with a total cinematic stomper called "Dal Vivo", pulling us in with tight bass riffs and tumbling percussion before the full bodied guitars, horns and hairspray synth licks turn our brains inside out. Over on the B1 the intensity drops a little for the Balearic splendour of "Moribonda", a coastal boogie bomb with rapped Italian vocals, chunky pianos and all the warmth of a mid afternoon Aperol. Last but not least, "Sara Uno Smacco" is a funked up slow roller with a cool female vocal, warm strings and a rattling back beat. Think Carly's "Tranquilo" by way of Cliff's "Green Light" and you're gonna be a happy camper.
Steve Monite / Tabu Ley Rochereau
Only You / Hafi Deo - Frankie Francis / Nick The Record & Dan Tyler Edits
Soundway
The ever-reliable Soundway come more than correct this week with a vinyl only DJ 12" featuring two mega re-edits of GIANT Afro dancers from Steve Monite and Tabu Ley Rochereau. Now a firm favourite in many a DJ's record bag, Nigerian disco-boogie king Steve Monite's hit "Only You" (featured on Soundway's recent "Doing It In Lagos" compilation), is given a rework by Sofrito's own Frankie Francis. Frankie switches up the arrangement, boosts that pinging bassline and adds a little extra club thwomp to deliver a definitive dance floor mix of this Afro-disco bomb. Sublime synthlines, impassioned vocals and insane space echo fly at you from all sides as this masterpiece unites the club in bass-led ecstasy. On the B-side, Nick The Record teams up with Idjut Boys' Dan Tyler to take on "Hafi Deo" - a beautiful taste of breezy tropical Congolese pop from Tabu Ley Rochereau. Dubbing out most of the vocals, tweaking the arrangements and adding the requisite amount of tape delay, Nick and Dan reshape this proto-house scorcher in time honoured fashion. Imagine hearing Boyd Jarvis and Shep Pettibone back to back in a Congolese jungle - ace!
STAFF COMMENTS
Patrick says: Soundway's biggest dance floor heaters get the edit treatment here, with Frankie Francis turning up the heat on Steve Monite's synth disco smasher, and Nick (The Record) and Dan (The Idjut) offering a classic dub mix of loved up afro winner "Hafi Deo".TRACK LISTING
A. Steve Monite - Only You (Frankie Francis Disco Jam Mix)
B. Tabu Ley Rochereau - Hafi Deo (Nick The Record & Dan Tyler Re-Edit Dub)