Detroit imprint My Baby returns with its third musical offering, a split release from two Motor City heavyweights, in the form of Rex Sepulveda and Acid Pimp.
This fledgling vinyl only label has got off to a superb start showcasing music from Detroit locals on its first two stellar Eps. With a focus on the underground sound of the city it resonates with global fans of quality house and techno and continues to do so here with four outstanding new tracks.
First up is Acid Pimp, a DJ & producer who has been an integral part of Detroit’s music scene since the early 90s. His distinct sound saw him release a string of classic twelves on the Cheshire imprint, whilst his DJing took him from the warehouse parties of the city to international clubs like Tresor. He founded the ‘Friction Detroit’ night in his home town, hosting the likes of Ben Sims, Regis and Chris Liebing, and he co-founded the M-Nus sub label D- Records with Richie Hawtin and two other friends. The first of his two offerings is the superb ‘Re-Ak-O-Pan’, seven minutes of intense, industrial tinged techno with taut drums working alongside panning synths and static machine noise to superb effect. This is complemented by the looped excellence of ‘Lupe 09’, a rolling groove that is sure to lock in any dancefloor.
The flipside sees another of Michigan’s sons in the shape of Rex Sepulveda. Rex has a musical history dating back to 90s, he was one of the aforementioned friends that launched D-Records with Acid Pimp and Richie Hawtin and has released original and remix material on a number of imprints. His first cut here is ‘Rex presents Dvda’ a deep, brooding affair populated by rubbery, acidic synths and razor-sharp percussion. This is a pure early-hours number that is sure to twist up the floor wherever it’s dropped. Closing the package we have ‘Rexie’s Orgasm’ a spacious, and understated track that perfectly captures the echoing sounds of a cavernous warehouse space. This is a sterling package of quality underground sounds from the city that sparked the fire.
A1. Acid Pimp – Re-Ak-O-Pan
A2. Acid Pimp – Lupe 09
B1. Rex Sepulveda – Rex Presents Dvda
B2. Rex Sepulveda – Rexie’s Orgasm
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A1. SPEAKER DUBS
A2. OGILIVE
B1. FUTURE THEOR
B2. OORT CLOUD


Ryan Crosson takes care of the fifth EP on tastemaking Detroit label My Baby Records with a
fantastically forward-looking four-track vinyl offering. Ryan Crosson is a complex artistic creature
who has roamed far and wide in his storied career. His always innovative music has come
on groundbreaking labels including Wagon Repair, M_nus, Spectral Sound, and of course his
own Visionquest. Each time he explores a new sound world and draws on things as diverse as
musique concrète, Downtown New York funk, and East African jazz. Now he cooks up more
beguiling brilliance on this fresh new EP.
Opener 'Speaker Dubs' is a deep, bubbly rhythm track with dub chords rippling out to infinity.
It's a stylish track full of far-sighted reverence and supple groove that locks you in a trance.
'Ogilvie' is a piece of absorbing ambient with found sound recordings of muffled voices that
sounds like you're in an underground station.
B-side opener 'FutureTheory' is another minimal masterpiece with glitchy sound design and
eerie chords peeling off a tight, kinetic groove. Ghoulish voices add more late-night atmosphere
and the whole track grows ever darker and more consuming as it unfolds. The excellent
'OortCloud' takes you back to the heart of a dance-floor with futuristic menace: the smooth
drum loops are militant, the voices are dehumanised and the searching synths speak of a desolate
landscape. It's heady, brilliantly bleak stuff that is utterly infectious.
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Detroit’s Delano Smith joins My Baby Records to release two soulful originals including remixes from Guillaume & The Coutu Dumonts and Chuck Flask & Keith Kemp.
Of the original crop of Detroit DJs, Delano Smith is now one of the last remaing. Coming up at a time when the world was just discovering the influence a DJ could have, Smith battled his way to the top in a tough scene full of talent. His story is long and intriguing, running parallel to many of the developments not just in music but society at large that have shaped our modern world. Delano has continued to DJ worldwide for many years whilst delivering quintessential releases on a consistent basis on labels such as Sushitech, Mixmode, Third Ear, and now My Baby Records following artists such as Remote Viewing Party, Rex Sepulveda & Acid Pimp and Mister Josooa & Rickers.
‘No Fear’ kicks things off with slick bass grooves. The rolling muffled vocals and smooth riding riffs blend together, providing this slick deep house cut with truly intoxicating atmospheres. ‘We Go Back’ delivers organic, stripped-back percussion balanced with soul-infused keys and mellifluous notes throughout the track.
Canadian producer Guillaume & The Coutu Dumonts who’s known for releases on Circus Company and Musique Risquée provide a minimal remix of ‘No Fear’ laying focus on aquatic modulations, robust drums and reverberating low frequencies until the Motor City duo Chuck Flask and Keith Kemp round things off with a smooth remix of ‘We Go Back’ offering hypnotic rhythms fused with funk driven synths and shimmering jazz elements.

A1. Delano Smith - No Fear (Original Mix)
A2. Delano Smith - We Go Back (Original Mix)
B1. Delano Smith - No Fear (Guillaume & The Coutu Dumonts Remix)
B2. Delano Smith - We Go Back (Chuck Flask & Keith Kemp Remix)
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Detroit label My Baby focusses on letting underground local talent shine, and that is the case with the second EP, a various artists affair featuring label boss Mister Joshooa, plus Remote Viewing Party and Tammy Pickle with a remix from My Baby.
The acts featured on this release are all residents of the famous TV Lounge/TV Bar venue in Detroit. The 12" includes Eddie C along with My Baby boss and TV Bar booker Mister Joshooa-who work together here as Tammy Pickle-plus Rickers, who is one half of ATAXIA, and How to Kill Detroit co-founders Remote Viewing Party, while Rickers and Joshooa also link as My Baby to remix one of the tracks.
First up are Remote Viewing Party with the superb '410'. It's five bumping minutes of silvery tech with whirring machines and gurgling synths all weaving around well programmed and punchy drums. Sure to infect real energy and freakiness into any club set.
Mister Joshooa makes his first appearance with the alluring 'Alright Fine', a slow and absorbing track of gloopy bass, percolating drums and unsettling vocals. Subtle acid lines and prickly hi hats all make this one really jump out of the speakers.
Next up, Mister Joshooa links with Rickers for a standout remix of '410' that is even more physical and driving. The metallic groove is run through with alien sounds, shooting synths and ghoulish voices that are filled with paranoia and will make a great atmosphere in the club.
Joshooa and downtempo disco don Eddie C then collaborate as Tammy Pickle for 'Indifference,' which is a perfectly slow and sensuous number with elastic synths and bass. Crisp hits drive it along and encourage you to sink deep into the groove.
This record is jam packed with talent and original ideas, and one that marks out this label as one to watch.


A1: Remote Viewing Party - 410
A2: Mister Joshooa - Alright Fine
B1: Remote Viewing Party - 410 (My Baby Remix)
B2: Tammy Pickle - Indifference More