Big remix package for Toy Tonic's boss Kapote. His song "Mystery" from the last album reworked by Harvey Sutherland, Opolopo, Close Counters with a bonus remix by french house master Cassius. Turning Kpaote's new school house anthem into a variety of flavours touching on jazz-funk, disco, and  proto-house moods along the way. 

Opolopo brings his legendary touch to "Mystery." With a career spanning decades and a reputation for fusing boogie, funk, and broken beat; his remix promises a soulful journey. An artist who's famously remixed everyone from Gregory Porter to Stevie Wonder, Opolopo's version is pure, unadulterated groove.

Straight from the heart of Melbourne's electronic underground, Sutherland delivers his signature 'neurotic funk' style. The celebrated synthesist and producer, known for his distinctive analog textures and a discography that's earned him ARIA Award nominations, injects his unique genre-bending energy into the track.

The duo from Melbourne, Close Counters, turn "Mystery" into an electrifying fusion of house, soul, and jazz. Known for their dense synths and infectious energy, they have earned praise from tastemakers like Gilles Peterson and have wowed crowds at festivals like Splendour in the Grass.

Finally, the package features "Berlin Boogie Town" with a new interpretation from Parisian legend Cassius, adding some uplifting French Touch filter vibes.

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: Toytonics set their crosshairs on the European disco community with an almost endless touring and event schedule, spreading their funky gospel far and wide and proving that it's not all about techno in Berlin!

TRACK LISTING

A1) Mystery (Harvey Sutherland Remix)
A2) Mystery (Opolopo Remix)
B1) Mystery (Close Counters Remix)
B2) Berlin Boogie Town (Cassius Remix)

Italian producer, musician, DJ, and groove architect Sam Ruffillo drops his long-awaited debut album "Tipo Così" on Toy Tonics – a sun-drenched, genre-blurring statement that blends classic house with Mediterranean flair, romantic funk, and tongue-in-cheek Italo vibes. Over 11 expertly crafted tracks, Ruffillo delivers a dancefloor-ready, emotionally rich LP that connects deep musicality with irresistible rhythm and light-hearted elegance.

After three acclaimed EPs and collaborations with revered artists such as Barbara Boeing, Kapote, and Fimiani, Ruffillo has firmly cemented himself as a core artist on the Berlin-based label. Known for his unmistakable signature sound - a warm mix of vintage disco, 90s house, and Italian vocals - Sam’s music has garnered widespread DJ support from tastemakers like Gerd Janson, Palms Trax, Seth Troxler, and DJ Tennis, while becoming a staple on Italian airwaves. His infectious summer anthems like "Danza Organica" and "Perfetta Così" have soundtracked countless club nights and festivals, creating a loyal following that eagerly awaited this full-length debut.

"Tipo Così" is the natural culmination of a musical journey that’s both playful and profound - a travel diary written in grooves, synth stabs, and melodies that feel like postcards from a parallel Mediterranean universe. The album expands and deepens Ruffillo’s world into a fully immersive experience: lush emotional chords meet tight syncopated grooves, vintage synth textures collide with irresistibly catchy pop refrains, and the boundary between sincerity and playful irony is exquisitely blurred.

Entirely written, produced, and recorded in Italy, in his beloved hometown of Bologna, the album finds Ruffillo at the helm on keys, drum machines, and production, supported by a talented cast of musicians contributing live bass, guitar, and other organic elements - further enriching his trademark fusion of electronic grooves and natural instrumentation. There’s a tactile warmth in these tracks, a hands-on feel that adds soul and depth to every beat.

This album also marks Ruffillo’s heartfelt return to singing in Italian, with standout tracks like "House Tipo Così", "Mi Fa Volare", "Ancora", and "Dentro Di Me", where romantic naïveté meets pulsing club energy in a way that feels both timeless and refreshingly new. The vocal performances add an intimate, human touch to the music, reinforcing the personal stories woven into each song. There’s poetry in the casual, a bittersweet elegance in the way the lyrics float over groove-heavy production.

Having toured extensively across Europe, Australia, Indonesia, New Zealand, and Mexico - with sets at iconic venues like Panorama Bar and festivals such as Sónar Barcelona - Ruffillo has fine-tuned much of this album in front of live audiences. The real-world testing ground infused the record with a dynamic energy and immediacy that only comes from genuine crowd interaction. These songs weren’t just made in the studio,  they were lived on dancefloors around the world.

"Tipo Così" is not just a collection of tracks. It’s a philosophy: playful, stylish and unmistakably personal. A modern club album bursting with heartfelt emotion and sophistication. Music for dancers with taste; for lovers of beauty, rhythm, and the little imperfections that make things feel real.

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: Much like Peggy Gou, Sam Ruffillo instantly gives you those holiday house feels. Except rather than splashing around around on a jetski, you're lapping up lavish cocktails, dressed in a feather boa bouncing around the Italian Riviera. Ditch the dreary English autumnal showers and take yourself off on a permanent vacation!

TRACK LISTING

A1) House Tipo Cosi 5:19
A2) Mi Fa Volare 6:57
B1) Ancora 4:11
B2) Perfetta Cosi 4:20
B3) Amigo 5:33
C1) Dentro Di Me 4:38
C2) Danza Organica 4:25
C3) Es Buena 4:53
D1) Ma Sei Fuori 4:53
D2) Chiamami Subito 4:44
D3) Non Si Ferma Mai 4:47

COEO are back on Toy Tonics! After uninterrupted touring around the globe, followed by a short creative break the guys come back with an even stronger sound. With the new EP they go more underground again. Its addressed to the clubs and night owls out there, who turn night into day and won't stop dancing!

The sound is based on classic house patterns and includes a lot of cool saxophones, big piano stabs & rhythmic piano solos. They even go tribal, use arpeggios and switch into breakbeat heaven. The four Originals are a great next step in the COEO evolution. The unique warm, catchy atmosphere of the tracks can create that special COEO euphoria which made them a lot of fans. From Moodymann to Disclosure, Mall Grab to Kenny Dope, the list is long.

It's fantastic to see how popular they became over the last couple of years. The last COEO vinyl sold over 2500 copies and some of their tracks have millions of Spotify plays. It's DJ FOOD. Pure bliss!

TRACK LISTING

1. Sorry For The Late Reply
2. Hyperactive
3. I Can Never Be Yours
4. Bliss

New York vocalist Kosmo Kint joined the Toy Tonics crew. Born in Trinidad and raised in New York City, Kosmo has been part of the recent Brooklyn scene, singing in several projects in NYC before moving to Berlin two years ago. To find like minded people to create new lyrics driven dancemusic.

In Berlin he teamed up with the Toy Tonics boys and now TT boss Kapote and the crew are working with him in Berlin Kreuzberg to find a new R&B & Disco influenced style of electronic dance music.
The first release is a collabo between french talent Mangabey and Kosmo Kint - produced by Kapote.
The 2 songs have a chilled L.A. G Funk Vibe that makes you think about certain Dr. Dre productions from the 90ies combined with some broken beats and 4 to the floor house vibes.
The song might remember some french touch tracks too and some might think about that West London early 2000 "Dego" Vibe maybe. Anyway, its new and there is not a name yet for that style. Let's see where the TT crew will bring Kosmo Kint sonically over the next years.

STAFF COMMENTS

Millie says: New to the Toy Tonics label Kosmo Kint, alongside Mangabey have dipped into all the genres going - Disco, House, R&B, Broken Beat, Funk, Electronic and created two tracks of pure dance music hits. TT bringing the vibes to Piccadilly!

TRACK LISTING

1. Time No More
2. Time No More (Instrumental)
3. Get Lost
4. Get Lost (Instrumental)