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Chicago legend DJ Skull shines on the fourth Shift Imprint release with a brilliant 4 tracker that will make your mind travel far!
From western movie sound samples to boxing ring bells, the 004 is unpredictable, fearless and surprising, a feature set that could only have come from the man himself Ron Maney. More

Chicago's underground pioneer DJ Skull presents SolarOneMusic's Techno City Series Part 2. After Detroit's Scan 7 comes Ron Maney with 3 techno banger tracks. And last but not least one remix by the smart guy Albert van Abbe. More

Chicago pioneer DJ Skull steps up for the latest Bass Culture release bringing that original energy as only a native of the Windy City can do. After remixing ‘Houdini’ by D’Julz earlier this year it’s an honour to welcome DJ Skull back to the label for his debut EP. Skull’s depth of experience dates back the mideighties when he began to play house music when he was just 10 years old. Fast forward to 2018 and he’s still deeply involved with the music, keeping the passion alive and traveling across the world to spread the house music gospel. On this threetrack EP he brings the funk, undiluted and fresh with chunky bass, crisp beats and hints of acid coming through.On the Aside we have ‘Powered Funk’, a delightful cut with a laid back groove and a contagious rhythm that gets under your skin immediately. The beats skip along with precision, keeping the energy levels high while the low end keeps your hips swinging and head nodding. The main melody is uplifting and evolves into a symphony of positive vibrations. Flip the record over and side B kicks off with ‘Bopping’, a pianoled jam with the keys working in tandem with the gentle flutter of a flute and a jazzy double bass providing the heart and soul of the cut. Skull rolls this one out masterfully, with gentle progression and non stop energy throughout. Finally, we have the aptlynamed ‘Aseed’, a 303inspired track which uses that infamous acidsound to great effect. The low end rumbles along purposefully, with crisp 4x4 beats pushing things forward and that irresistable acid riff inducing the listener into a state of hypnosis. A great all round EP from a man whose years in the game make him a force to be reckoned
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CHIWAX presents the Dj Skull Saga Volume 3! The Chicago Funk Master delivers once again high quality House Music with this remarkeble and unique DJ Skull - signature. Timeless future classic!

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CHIWAX presents the Dj Skull Saga Volume 3! The Chicago Funk Master delivers once again high quality House Music with this remarkeble and unique DJ Skull - signature. Timeless future classic!

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Ron Maney aka DJ Skull presents a fantastic new release on his own series on CHIWAX.
The Dj Skull Saga continues with "Mo Funk EP". A future classic with the remarkable sound of DJ Skull!

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Ron 'DJ Skull' Maney is a legend. 'NRG Music' dropped in 1991 on Chicago's Saber label and cemented his rep as one to watch over the coming years. One of Chicago's new wave of producers with a fierce style and original sound. The original press of 'NRG Music' was super lo-fi and that suited Maney's sound. His blend of jacking box jams, deep pads, porno samples and nasty ass acid lines all complement each other on what is one of the era's most unique EP's. Those who know recognise that Skull's music over the years has always been essential listening material and this, his first EP, is a heavyweight signifier of what was to come! Across 6 tracks we get a surprising cache of styles, from the sleazed out redlight action of 'Nasty girl' to the driving, demented minimalism of 'The raft' it's all here, plain as day, one for the heads, the connoisseurs and the freaks. The real deal! Reissued and remastered with the full permission of Trax/Saber Records we have another gem from the annals of Chicago House history for 2017. Do not sleep! More

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DOMINA TRXXX welcomes Chicago Legend DJ Skull aka Ron Maney! Another outstanding release from the man who don't need any introduction.
DJ Skull's music has this special and unique signature of funk and soul!
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RAWAX is proud to present Ron Maney aka DJ Skull on his own CHIWAX series called The DJ Skull Saga. This Ron's new platform to present classic releases from the past and his present works. We're starting the series with the 1993 classic "Stomping Grounds" which came originaly out on the dutch Djax Up label. All tracks are remastered!


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CHIWAX proudly presents Dj Skull and his new release "The Drum". Ron Maney shows again his brilliant definition of Techno & House.
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Back to regale us with further precious techno and house gems, DJ Skull! "Bazzar" hits the spot with beautifully harmonious synths and a techno funk guitar lick that will keep you dancing forever. "Heavy Thinker" is a delirious peak time dance floor killer, working organic drum programming against techno siren and ominous kalimba hook. "Power" is all about the old school Detroit strings and tones, setting a steady pace to keep the momentum going into the small hours. Finally, "Rise" has those unmistakable Chicago house values emerging once more, as keys and strings lift the spirits to elevate mind and body.
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Mentha Records calls on the services of Hakim Murphy to rock a record titled Ambidextrous to Amphibious. The four track 12" illustrates Murphy's 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.
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