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DJ Duke - Can You Fell It (2019 Feel The Stomper)
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DJ Duke - Disco-Tech (2019 Reprise Groove Mix)
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DJ Duke - Can You Feel It (2019 Stomper Beats)
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DJ Duke presents another masterpiece from the past - Can You Feel It/ Disco-Tech from 1996 will be out in April with unreleased mixes!
Highly recommended! More
DJ Duke presents another masterpiece from the past - Can You Feel It/ Disco-Tech from 1996 will be out in April with unreleased mixes!
Highly recommended! More
More records from DJ Duke
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dj duke - No Title
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dj duke - No Title
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dj duke - No Title
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dj duke - No Title
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Another DJ Duke classic in the rebound. Escape From New York was originally released in 1996 - essential! More
Another DJ Duke classic in the rebound. Escape From New York was originally released in 1996 - essential! More
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DJ Duke - No Mistakes
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DJ Duke - Keep On Samplin
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DJ Duke - The Rain
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DJ Duke - Dukes All Jazzed Out
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Duke about this EP: Ironically one of my very first records was a disco sample in 1990 taken from Queen Samantha. I don’t know exactly what inspired me, but likely coming from the Hip Hop world where everything was looped and sampled brought me to doing the same for house and therefore the disco, funk etc samples for the house stuff. The first techdisco EP was done in 1995. I think there may have been a handful of other house records out that sampled disco tracks at the time. Harvey Mason’s Groovin you comes to mind. Sneak also had done a few, but maybe Pal Joey was one of the originals too that used loops, particularly Dance by Earth People. Joey also came from the Hip Hop world so we likely were inspired by the same style of loops.
The main concept was the idea of fusion. I was heavily into fusion jazz in the early 90s and that is really what spawned the techdisco and techfunk series. A mix between genres that hadn’t really been done before. Not saying I was the first, but I did my best to create a new and distich style.
I did everything myself when it comes to the techdisco series. In 1996 I traveled a lot DJing, in the states but mostly in Europe. I didn’t have time for a resicency at that time like I had prior to me being full time DJ/producer/label owner. I did do some remixes back then, but maybe not as many as I would have thought. Perhaps because people looked at me as having my own label and doing my own thing.
Tracklisting (in order): A1 No Mistakes A2 Keep On Sampling B1 The Rain B2 Duke's All Jazzed Out
Artwork by Lecsicu Remastered by Herb LF, cut by Andreas Kauffelt originally released on DJ Exclusive, 1996. Copyright: Smile for a while, licensed from Power Music
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Duke about this EP: Ironically one of my very first records was a disco sample in 1990 taken from Queen Samantha. I don’t know exactly what inspired me, but likely coming from the Hip Hop world where everything was looped and sampled brought me to doing the same for house and therefore the disco, funk etc samples for the house stuff. The first techdisco EP was done in 1995. I think there may have been a handful of other house records out that sampled disco tracks at the time. Harvey Mason’s Groovin you comes to mind. Sneak also had done a few, but maybe Pal Joey was one of the originals too that used loops, particularly Dance by Earth People. Joey also came from the Hip Hop world so we likely were inspired by the same style of loops.
The main concept was the idea of fusion. I was heavily into fusion jazz in the early 90s and that is really what spawned the techdisco and techfunk series. A mix between genres that hadn’t really been done before. Not saying I was the first, but I did my best to create a new and distich style.
I did everything myself when it comes to the techdisco series. In 1996 I traveled a lot DJing, in the states but mostly in Europe. I didn’t have time for a resicency at that time like I had prior to me being full time DJ/producer/label owner. I did do some remixes back then, but maybe not as many as I would have thought. Perhaps because people looked at me as having my own label and doing my own thing.
Tracklisting (in order): A1 No Mistakes A2 Keep On Sampling B1 The Rain B2 Duke's All Jazzed Out
Artwork by Lecsicu Remastered by Herb LF, cut by Andreas Kauffelt originally released on DJ Exclusive, 1996. Copyright: Smile for a while, licensed from Power Music
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DJ Duke - Losing Myself
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DJ Duke - Bass Rapture
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DJ Duke - Feelin Real
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DJ Duke - Lonely Days
DJ Duke returns on Power Music Records with an mindblowing retro- future classic from his endless vaults!
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DJ Duke - Knuckles" (Warehouse mix) (5:37)
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DJ Duke - Jarvis" (107.5 WBLS mix) (5:19)
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DJ Duke - Farley (Love So Strong)" (6:37)
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DJ Duke - Chip E(Xtasy)" (5:38)
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Finally, the long awaited follow up to DJ Duke's house classic "Old Skool Deep Sampler Vol 1, which featured homages to Marshall Jefferson (Jefferson), Fingers Inc (Fingers), Larry Heard (Heard) and Ron Trent (Trent). This follow up E.P. (Vol. 2) features another string of worthwhile homages to the late Frankie Knuckles (Knuckles), Farley Jackmaster Funk (Farley), Chip E (Chip E.xtacy) and Boyd Jarvis (Jarvis).
Duke has always respected the pioneers that created the house/club scene and set the grounds for what's become of the biggest music crazes in the world. For example, Boyd Jarvis used to play live on air with Timmy Regisford on NYC radio station 107.5 WBLS using drum machines for the beats and then play keys on top of it. Duke tried to keep the tracks as close to the feeling of these pioneers, selecting the right drum machines, sounds, and overall vibe, but still keep the tracks fresh and not derivative.
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Finally, the long awaited follow up to DJ Duke's house classic "Old Skool Deep Sampler Vol 1, which featured homages to Marshall Jefferson (Jefferson), Fingers Inc (Fingers), Larry Heard (Heard) and Ron Trent (Trent). This follow up E.P. (Vol. 2) features another string of worthwhile homages to the late Frankie Knuckles (Knuckles), Farley Jackmaster Funk (Farley), Chip E (Chip E.xtacy) and Boyd Jarvis (Jarvis).
Duke has always respected the pioneers that created the house/club scene and set the grounds for what's become of the biggest music crazes in the world. For example, Boyd Jarvis used to play live on air with Timmy Regisford on NYC radio station 107.5 WBLS using drum machines for the beats and then play keys on top of it. Duke tried to keep the tracks as close to the feeling of these pioneers, selecting the right drum machines, sounds, and overall vibe, but still keep the tracks fresh and not derivative.
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dj duke - Green Pastures (Deep In The Underground Mix)
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dj duke - Skyscapes (Deeper Resolution Mix)
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dj duke - Green Pastures (Nicuri Remix)
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dj duke - Skyscapes (Slowburn Remix)
For house heads of a certain persuasion, DJ Duke is a name that resonates for all the right reasons. The U.S. veteran has been responsible for some of the 90’s most seminal moments, chiefly through tracks such as “12 Minutes to Do It” (under his Pleasure Dome alias), “Party Time” and the Prosumer-endorsed deep house classic, “Heard”. He returns here courtesy of emerging imprint Solo Werks, who host his latest EP, ’Green Pastures’. A momentous house-led workout, it compounds Duke’s reputation as a producer of considerable panache while also acting as an auspicious start to life for the Dublin based label. The title track is a grainy, old-school cut that bears all the hallmarks of a dusty analogue-jam and harks back to the days of vintage Chicago with the sort of zest you’d expect from a man of Duke’s credentials. The other original, 'Skyscapes', is packed to the brim with industrial motifs and is characterised by the sort of effortlessly catchy baseline with which Duke has made his name. Mysterious and ethereal, it takes the listener on an uncompromising and throughly captivating house journey from the off. On the flip side, we have two stunning remixes, the first of which arrives from New Jersey don, Ruben Candelario AKA Nicuri. A long-time favourite of NYC-based producers a la Joey Anderson, Nicuri turns “Green Pastures” into a dreamy, acid-led space, adding layers of suspense and a glittering vocal intto the mix as he goes. Last but not least are Dublin-based producers Slowburn, who serve up a stunning version of "Skyscapes". A carefully construed voyage into the deep, it caps off a fine EP with some aplomb.
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dj duke - 1 D2-D2
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dj duke - 2 THE HUSTLER (DJ DUKE MIX)
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dj duke - 3 THE HUSTLER (BEATS)
More Henry Street Music goodness: DJ Duke's take on the classic E2-E4. Backed with the "The hustler", a perfect New York house groove with balearic undertones.
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Black Tribe - 100 Percent Trackin\' (DJ Duke Edit)
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Danell Dixon - Sunrise (DJ Duke Edit)
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Felix Da Housecat - I Found Her (DJ Duke Edit)
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dj duke - Nate Williams - Klimax (Roy Davis Jr Remix) (DJ Duke Edit)
Following up on the highly successful Classic Chicago tracks E.P., DJ Duke takes us even deeper with another volume of Chicago legends and pioneers, Spanky, Danell Dixon, Felix Da Housecat and Nate Williams. Again, the raw stompers are re-edited by Duke for the ultimate dance experience. Remastered and Repressed in conjunction with Power Music Records.
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dj duke - A1. Fingers
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dj duke - A2. Jefferson
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dj duke - B1. Heard
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dj duke - B2. Trent
Fantastic re issue of this tribute deep house EP from DJ Duke. Containing 4 fantastic tribute cuts ... Fingers, Heard, Jefferson and Trent. Shout outs to all the people who made it happen! Re mastered from DAT for 2014.
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More records from Power Music Records
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Electro Force - A1. Electro Force - Break After Dark
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Electro Force - A2. Beyond The Break (Remix)
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Electro Force - B1. Electro Force - This Sound (Future Remix)
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Electro Force - B2. Electro Force Break After Dark (No Vocal)
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Electro Force - B3. Beyond The Beats
Electro Force is back with the first release since 1997!!!
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dj duke - No Title
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dj duke - No Title
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dj duke - No Title
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dj duke - No Title
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Another DJ Duke classic in the rebound. Escape From New York was originally released in 1996 - essential! More
Another DJ Duke classic in the rebound. Escape From New York was originally released in 1996 - essential! More
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DJ Duke - Losing Myself
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DJ Duke - Bass Rapture
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DJ Duke - Feelin Real
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DJ Duke - Lonely Days
DJ Duke returns on Power Music Records with an mindblowing retro- future classic from his endless vaults!
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Red Hook - Your Love (Kenny Dope Remix)
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Red Hook - Your Love (Johnick Dub)
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Red Hook - Your Love (Original Mix)
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Red Hook - Jammin (Bonus Cut)
Another classic from the Power Music/ DJ Duke - imperium in the rebound.
This time it's PMD-039 from 1996 by Red Hook, including remixes by Kenny Dope and Johnick! More
This time it's PMD-039 from 1996 by Red Hook, including remixes by Kenny Dope and Johnick! More
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Mood II Swing - Move Me
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Mood II Swing - Move Me (Alternative Mix)
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Mood II Swing - Call Me (DJ Duke Deep Mix)
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Mood II Swing - Call Me (Piano Boys Mix)
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Power Music Records presents Mood ll Swing! This release was originally only available as limited red vinyl edition. On A side ther are the glorious originals from Mood II Swing "Move Me" and "Move Me - Alternative Mix". On The B side we have 2 great remixes of Mood II Swing's "Call Me" by DJ Duke.
The 2018 remastered version will be available on red and black vinyl (please upload both with the diffrent catalog numbers (see below). More
Power Music Records presents Mood ll Swing! This release was originally only available as limited red vinyl edition. On A side ther are the glorious originals from Mood II Swing "Move Me" and "Move Me - Alternative Mix". On The B side we have 2 great remixes of Mood II Swing's "Call Me" by DJ Duke.
The 2018 remastered version will be available on red and black vinyl (please upload both with the diffrent catalog numbers (see below). More
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Mood II Swing - Move Me
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Mood II Swing - Move Me (Alternative Mix)
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Mood II Swing - Call Me (Dj Duke Deep Mix)
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Mood II Swing - Call Me (Piano Boys Mix)
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Power Music Records presents Mood ll Swing! This release was originally only available as limited red vinyl edition. On A side ther are the glorious originals from Mood II Swing "Move Me" and "Move Me - Alternative Mix". On The B side we have 2 great remixes of Mood II Swing's "Call Me" by DJ Duke.
The 2018 remastered version will be available on red and black vinyl (please upload both with the diffrent catalog numbers (see below). More
Power Music Records presents Mood ll Swing! This release was originally only available as limited red vinyl edition. On A side ther are the glorious originals from Mood II Swing "Move Me" and "Move Me - Alternative Mix". On The B side we have 2 great remixes of Mood II Swing's "Call Me" by DJ Duke.
The 2018 remastered version will be available on red and black vinyl (please upload both with the diffrent catalog numbers (see below). More
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Johnny Funk - Ghetto Acid
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Johnny Funk - Ghetto Beats
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Johnny Funk - In The Ghetto (Electro Force Remix)
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Johnny Funk - Here Comes Beats
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DJ Duke presenst another classic release back on viny! It's the legenday "Johnny Funk - In The Ghetto" from 1996. The re-press on the original label called 303 Records contains for the first time the unreleased remix by Electro Force. Higly recommended gem! More
DJ Duke presenst another classic release back on viny! It's the legenday "Johnny Funk - In The Ghetto" from 1996. The re-press on the original label called 303 Records contains for the first time the unreleased remix by Electro Force. Higly recommended gem! More
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Mood II Swing - Call Me (Extended Mix)
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Mood II Swing - Call Me (Mood II Swing Remix)
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Mood II Swing - Call Me (Dj Duke Pink Mix)
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Mood II Swing - Call Me (Dj Duke Moody Dub)
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Power Music presents Mood II Swing - Call Me (12") This is the first re-issue ever on the original label "Earth Moon & Sun" in this constellation on 12"!
A must have including "Call Me" extended mix, Mood II Swing remix and two remixes by DJ Duke! More
Power Music presents Mood II Swing - Call Me (12") This is the first re-issue ever on the original label "Earth Moon & Sun" in this constellation on 12"!
A must have including "Call Me" extended mix, Mood II Swing remix and two remixes by DJ Duke! More
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DJ Duke - Knuckles" (Warehouse mix) (5:37)
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DJ Duke - Jarvis" (107.5 WBLS mix) (5:19)
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DJ Duke - Farley (Love So Strong)" (6:37)
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DJ Duke - Chip E(Xtasy)" (5:38)
Repress!
Finally, the long awaited follow up to DJ Duke's house classic "Old Skool Deep Sampler Vol 1, which featured homages to Marshall Jefferson (Jefferson), Fingers Inc (Fingers), Larry Heard (Heard) and Ron Trent (Trent). This follow up E.P. (Vol. 2) features another string of worthwhile homages to the late Frankie Knuckles (Knuckles), Farley Jackmaster Funk (Farley), Chip E (Chip E.xtacy) and Boyd Jarvis (Jarvis).
Duke has always respected the pioneers that created the house/club scene and set the grounds for what's become of the biggest music crazes in the world. For example, Boyd Jarvis used to play live on air with Timmy Regisford on NYC radio station 107.5 WBLS using drum machines for the beats and then play keys on top of it. Duke tried to keep the tracks as close to the feeling of these pioneers, selecting the right drum machines, sounds, and overall vibe, but still keep the tracks fresh and not derivative.
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Finally, the long awaited follow up to DJ Duke's house classic "Old Skool Deep Sampler Vol 1, which featured homages to Marshall Jefferson (Jefferson), Fingers Inc (Fingers), Larry Heard (Heard) and Ron Trent (Trent). This follow up E.P. (Vol. 2) features another string of worthwhile homages to the late Frankie Knuckles (Knuckles), Farley Jackmaster Funk (Farley), Chip E (Chip E.xtacy) and Boyd Jarvis (Jarvis).
Duke has always respected the pioneers that created the house/club scene and set the grounds for what's become of the biggest music crazes in the world. For example, Boyd Jarvis used to play live on air with Timmy Regisford on NYC radio station 107.5 WBLS using drum machines for the beats and then play keys on top of it. Duke tried to keep the tracks as close to the feeling of these pioneers, selecting the right drum machines, sounds, and overall vibe, but still keep the tracks fresh and not derivative.
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Electro Force - Getting High
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Electro Force - High Dub
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Electro Force - Acid Stars
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Electro Force - Just Feel It
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Electro Force - Round & Round"
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Another timeless Electro Force release by the genious DJ Duke in the rebound. This time it's "Getting High" on 303 Records from 1995. It will be available re-mastered on black solid vinyl October 6th. Highy recommended!
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Another timeless Electro Force release by the genious DJ Duke in the rebound. This time it's "Getting High" on 303 Records from 1995. It will be available re-mastered on black solid vinyl October 6th. Highy recommended!
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Electro Force - A1 Future Funk
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Electro Force - A2 Technology
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Electro Force - A3 Beyond The Break
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Electro Force - B1 This Sound (Electro Mix)
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Electro Force - B2 This Sound (Force Mix)
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Electro Force - B3 Inside The Beats
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Very happy to present another gem from the endless treasure island called Power Music and the mastermid behind who is DJ Duke!
This time in the rebound the 1997 classic "Electro Force"! More
Very happy to present another gem from the endless treasure island called Power Music and the mastermid behind who is DJ Duke!
This time in the rebound the 1997 classic "Electro Force"! More
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Underground Attorney - Nothing Stays (The Underground Mix)
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Underground Attorney - Nothing Stays (Attorney Mix)
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Mood II Swing - No Title
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Mood II Swing - No Title
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Mood II Swing - No Title
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Mood II Swing - No Title
Power Music Records presents Mood ll Swing! This release was originally only available as limited red vinyl edition. On A side ther are the glorious originals from Mood II Swing "Move Me" and "Move Me - Alternative Mix". On The B side we have 2 great remixes of Mood II Swing's "Call Me" by DJ Duke.
The 2018 remastered version will be available on red and black vinyl
More
The 2018 remastered version will be available on red and black vinyl
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Mood II Swing - No Title
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Mood II Swing - No Title
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Mood II Swing - No Title
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Mood II Swing - No Title
Power Music Records presents Mood ll Swing! This release was originally only available as limited red vinyl edition. On A side ther are the glorious originals from Mood II Swing "Move Me" and "Move Me - Alternative Mix". On The B side we have 2 great remixes of Mood II Swing's "Call Me" by DJ Duke.
The 2018 remastered version will be available on red and black vinyl
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The 2018 remastered version will be available on red and black vinyl
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Known for its groundbreaking techno releases, Infrastructure New York, is relaunched! Celebrating 27 years of Function releases this year and the label's 25th anniversary, the label will serve as an outlet for his new material, reissues of out-of-print classics from Synewave, Sandwell District and Ostgut Ton (and of course, Infrastructure), as well as developing new artists. As a member of the Sandwell District collective, David Sumner aka Function, from 2007 onward was instrumental in cultivating and ushering in a new sound of dark, cerebral hypnotica - forcing the hand of change in global techno. Green EP serves as a testament to this, further exploring these depths. The EP pays homage to the day when David arrived in Berlin with his green suitcase where his record "Isolation" on Sandwell District was released, hitting the ground running and springboarding into an incredibly successful career, becoming a stalwart DJ/producer, after years as a struggling artist. Green EP encapsulates the same raw power and hypnotic energy of his genre-defining Sandwell District releases Isolation, Anticipation and Variance, updated with a modern flair. Subject f (Function) has clearly transcended, as expressed through the opening track "Initiation" arriving at his "New Designation". On the b-side Function communicates his divine alignment through the broken beat, etheric "Aeternum (Meridian)". Finally, Function closes Green EP with a live extraction of "Desire and Memory", a brooding club stormer in contrast to the more experimental leanings of the original version, which appeared on Rrose's label Eaux. One thing is clear: Function is back on track and more on form than ever!
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todd terje - Ragysh
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todd terje - Bonysh
2022 Repress
Touched by the hand of Todd...Drumroll, please…New 12-Inch with original productions since…Ragysh, Bonysh and Snooze 4 Love...First edition comes in super nice recycling sleeves, second edition in not so nice sleeves... Trans dance from the Norwegian Chief inspector that is Todd Terje…Greatysh hypnotism, properysh beats and a lovelysh Terjerine dream to round it all off…Vinyl contains some hidden tracks and extra elements… Cannot stop listening to it… …Touched by the hand of Todd…
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A: Ragysh
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Klein & MBO - The MBO Theme (Long Version)
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Best Record lights up a surefire classic from the annals of Italian dance music, made courtesy of Italo-Disco heavyweights Klein & MBO, who were not a company looking to get rich, but just 2 individuals: Tony Carrasco (USA), Mario Boncaldo (Italy), in one word... LEGENDARIES! with something burning inside to share. Italy certainly had a huge influence on the nascent Chicago house scene which embraced the best jams of Italo-Disco and created a movement of those simple yet complex sounds like those of "The MBO Theme", beautiful song, smooth and sweet, to give you time to think about some amazing dance moves and bring back very beautiful memories. The song was originally a hit created by the likes of Ron Hardy thanks to his punchy synth bass and captivating European vocals. So this was the first house song ever made and it's from the '80s, loved from the beginning by Derrick L. Carter, one of the pioneers of House Electronica in Chicago and Farley "Jackmaster" Funk, who broadcast on WBMX-FM of Chicago as a member of the DJ team Hot Mix 5. Pure Italo-Disco! Simple analog drum machine (sounds like a TR-606) and analog synthesizer, which in the case of Klein & MBO, is most likely a Sequential Circuits Pro-one. Italo's first purely minimal songs from the early 80s. This sought-after dancefloor gem has been given a faithful remastering touch, as is the Best Record method, which also brought out a previously unreleased edit of the track called "Italian Version", which extends the club qualities of the jam to the maximum impact of the party. More
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Diggin’ in the vast vaults of Victor Simonelli, a collection of classic Jazz-N-Groove remixes from the legendary Bassline Records label, fully remastered for the first time on one 12”.
Started back in 1993 by the man himself, the label features releases from the likes of Romanthony, Jocelyn Brown, DJ Duke and many more, also going on to spawn the Big Big Trax sublabel too.
For this 12 inch, a spotlight on Jazz-N-Groove, the legendary production team consisting of Marc Pomeroy, Brian Tappert & previously Roy Grant. Showcasing soulful house done properly, this EP takes in four of their sought-after ‘90s remixes of anthemic cuts from Northbound, Body Moods and Strive For Jive. For the house trivia heads out there, the pair also went on to launch Soulfuric Records and also digital download store, Traxsource. More
Started back in 1993 by the man himself, the label features releases from the likes of Romanthony, Jocelyn Brown, DJ Duke and many more, also going on to spawn the Big Big Trax sublabel too.
For this 12 inch, a spotlight on Jazz-N-Groove, the legendary production team consisting of Marc Pomeroy, Brian Tappert & previously Roy Grant. Showcasing soulful house done properly, this EP takes in four of their sought-after ‘90s remixes of anthemic cuts from Northbound, Body Moods and Strive For Jive. For the house trivia heads out there, the pair also went on to launch Soulfuric Records and also digital download store, Traxsource. More
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The true definition of a "rare-groove", "Windy City Theme" is a triumphant, funky paean to the spiritual home of the Blues, Jazz and House music. Often closely guarded by the rare record cognoscenti this scarce 45 on the Chi Sounds label was originally released in 1976 and became a solid staple of London's underground rare-groove scene, finding favour with DJ's like Norman Jay and Giles Peterson with the track even appearing on their groundbreaking "Journeys By DJ" mix. B-side cut "Show Me The Way" is not to be overlooked either, a smooth, stepping soul number with lush orchestration and yearning vocals featuring the amazing arrangements of The Chi-Sound Orchestra, sounding like a beautiful cross between MFSB and Marvin Gaye. An utterly essential 45 for any serious Soul or Funk fan, legitimately repressed and remastered with love on dinked 45 for 2016.
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A1 – Won’t u take me
A2 – Piano heaven
B1 – Masterplan
B2 – Piano heaven (St. David remix)
Release Info:
Cinthie joins the Heist fam with an EP full of lush, epic house music with 3 originals and a St. David remix.
Cinthie is the kind of artist who seems to be everywhere all at once. In the past years, we’ve seen her compile a lush DJ Kicks compilation, release numerous EP’s on labels such as Aus music, run one of Berlin’s finest record stores (Elevate Records), tour the world fiercely, and create an all-new live show. Her EP for Heist has been in the works for a long, long time and it’s an absolute pleasure to finally present the ‘Music for Discotheques’ EP. Spoiler alert: It’s a no holds-back, ‘all killers, no fillers’ record. Just the way we like it.
In classic Cinthie fashion, this EP has the Berlin-based artist explore various sides of house music, starting with the vocal cut ‘Won’t u take me’. Lush pads, shuffling snares and a dreamy female vocal work together to bring a warm and classy house track with a clear nod to 90’s US house, but with its feet firmly rooted in the present.
Piano heaven takes you on an Italo-meets-deephouse excursion straight into…Drum roll…: Piano heaven. A driving 909 groove and a deceptively simple bass form the foundation of the track, but it’s the keys (and strings) that bring this track to its full peak-time potential. The energy in this track is of the ‘hands-in-the-air / screaming-out-loud’ type and it has already become one of the biggest tracks in Cinthie’s live-show.
On the flip, Cinthie explores the pacier electronic side of the dance spectrum, with the footwork inspired jam ‘Masterplan’. Think classic 808’s, loopy synths and a cheeky spoken word piece that lifts the song to a level where it’s extremely danceable and quite simply put; really fun.
The final track of the EP is the expertly crafted remix by Italian house maestro St. David; an artist Cinthie has always been a big fan of. He’s made a dazzling rework of ‘Piano Heaven’: A deep and driving deephouse version that’s layered in sweeps, fx and bleeps for an altogether mesmerizing effect.
We’re thrilled that we can share Cinthie’s music on the label and have her join the family after having played so many shows together and having spoken about doing something together for such a long time. As always, play it loud and dance, dance, dance!
Yours Sincerely,
Maarten & Lars More
Track list:
A1 – Won’t u take me
A2 – Piano heaven
B1 – Masterplan
B2 – Piano heaven (St. David remix)
Release Info:
Cinthie joins the Heist fam with an EP full of lush, epic house music with 3 originals and a St. David remix.
Cinthie is the kind of artist who seems to be everywhere all at once. In the past years, we’ve seen her compile a lush DJ Kicks compilation, release numerous EP’s on labels such as Aus music, run one of Berlin’s finest record stores (Elevate Records), tour the world fiercely, and create an all-new live show. Her EP for Heist has been in the works for a long, long time and it’s an absolute pleasure to finally present the ‘Music for Discotheques’ EP. Spoiler alert: It’s a no holds-back, ‘all killers, no fillers’ record. Just the way we like it.
In classic Cinthie fashion, this EP has the Berlin-based artist explore various sides of house music, starting with the vocal cut ‘Won’t u take me’. Lush pads, shuffling snares and a dreamy female vocal work together to bring a warm and classy house track with a clear nod to 90’s US house, but with its feet firmly rooted in the present.
Piano heaven takes you on an Italo-meets-deephouse excursion straight into…Drum roll…: Piano heaven. A driving 909 groove and a deceptively simple bass form the foundation of the track, but it’s the keys (and strings) that bring this track to its full peak-time potential. The energy in this track is of the ‘hands-in-the-air / screaming-out-loud’ type and it has already become one of the biggest tracks in Cinthie’s live-show.
On the flip, Cinthie explores the pacier electronic side of the dance spectrum, with the footwork inspired jam ‘Masterplan’. Think classic 808’s, loopy synths and a cheeky spoken word piece that lifts the song to a level where it’s extremely danceable and quite simply put; really fun.
The final track of the EP is the expertly crafted remix by Italian house maestro St. David; an artist Cinthie has always been a big fan of. He’s made a dazzling rework of ‘Piano Heaven’: A deep and driving deephouse version that’s layered in sweeps, fx and bleeps for an altogether mesmerizing effect.
We’re thrilled that we can share Cinthie’s music on the label and have her join the family after having played so many shows together and having spoken about doing something together for such a long time. As always, play it loud and dance, dance, dance!
Yours Sincerely,
Maarten & Lars More