New 3-track EP on the Japanese stulwart, Sound Of Speed. Mastered by Kuniyuki Takahashi
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London based producer & DJ Books comes through on Omena with an EP that follows on from his acclaimed 'Feel It In My Bones' & 'High Praise Edits Vol.1'. on XVI Records. Two releases which garnered widespread following from the likes of Gilles Peterson, The Black Madonna, Sassy J, Moodymann, Ashley Beedle, Lefto and last but not least Omena's very own Tooli. On 'Sour Grapes', Books is showcasing his deft touch and effortless way with samples and instruments, presenting an instant cause for dancefloor hypnosis
To complete the package Laurence Guy puts his spin on the title track. More

Raised on the best of popular and underground dance music of the 70's and 80's, Partner has created an outlet to pay homage to the finest hooks and loops from around the world, seamlessly repurposing them for the dancefloor. First up, A-Side track ‘Patu’ launches headfirst into an off-kilter Bollywood infused dancefloor curveball – punchy drums, melodic vocals and vintage instrumentation, save your weirdest shapes for this one. On the flip, ‘My People’ gives an injection of Latin Heat – triumphant, horns and an unrelenting rhythms section throw this into full carnival spirit. Just in time for the summer. Since relocating to London from Brighton, things have been taking shape for Partner Music. Last year saw a debut festival slot at Dimensions Festival, plus a handful of great support from the likes ofMount Kimbie, Dan Shake and San Proper. With some exciting releases lined up throughout 2018, it’s looking like a promising year for the budding producer. With this release High Praise continue to build their status as a label to keep an eye on, with their party series and clothing line steadily growing in popularity. More

Next up on XVI Records, we welcome back South London based producer Munro for his second release. Having recently participated in the Brownswood Future Bubblers project, he brings his signature heavily percussive flavour to these two perfectly crafted tracks. First track ‘Miss Your Love’ is a shuffling, soulful, groove laden voyage - it’s sliding synths and wandering bass line provide a solid backdrop foe it’s iconic vocal - ideal for those late night dance floor moments.
On the flip, ‘Environments Ten’ embarks on a deeper, more atmospheric journey. It’s scattered, layered drums patterns join together in a thick wall of rhythm, setting the scene for uplifting joyous melodies to slowly elevate above, reverberating around the outer realms of expansive production. More