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DEMUIR - The Persistence Of Hope
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DEMUIR - Life Is Simple
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DEMUIR - Unto Thee
We are thrilled to have DEMUIR on Selections once again, after his appearance on last year's 'Movement EP' This time he has dropped 'The Persistence Of Hope EP' - and it's exactly what you'd expect from his stellar output. Starting off on the A side is the title track 'The Persistence Of Hope' - a super deep slice of house music with a spoken word repeating "The System" and "Hopeless" over 90's style keys - then at around 3 minutes the punchy bassline drops. Starting out on the flip we get down chi town style with 'Life Is Simple' Shuffling high hats over a spoken word with a killer bassline. Rounding up we have 'Unto Thee' - another prime example of that DEMUIR groove.
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More records from DEMUIR
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Demuir - Under The Waning Moon (Introduction)
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Demuir - You & I
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Demuir - Daddys Girl
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Demuir - 21 Days A Hoe
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Demuir - Raining Down
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Demuir - Incurable Dis Ease
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Demuir - Wasted Wednesdays
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Demuir - Therapy (Part 2)
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Demuir - Thank You
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Demuir - Dissapointed Forgivness (Interlude)
Toronto native Demur is a master of groovy, funky deep house and has been since his fine debut TruSkool back in 2016. He has been busy of late with Visions back in March finding him collaborating with the likes of Fred P and Aaron Gray. Now comes another full length in Under The Waning Moon, another compelling mix of contemporary deep house sounds, well-sourced and deployed samples and elements of everything from jazz to funk to downtempo colouring the grooves. For steamy late-night stuff look no further than '21 Days A Hoe' while 'Wasted Wednesdays' is delightfully sunny and well swung for cosy back room vibes.
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Demuir - Ruth
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Demuir - To Know That I Love You
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Demuir - You Know My Love (Part II)
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Demuir - Mind, Body, & Soul Call Me
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Demuir - The Feeling Of Knowing
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Demuir - Skylar (Feat. TUSH)
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Demuir - Dream (Feat. Fred P - Part II)
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Demuir - Home Sweet Home (The Journey) (Feat. Aaron Gray)
Six years after delivering his debut album - a digital-only affair called TruSkool - Demuir has finally got round to recording a follow-up. The Toronto native's brand of house is chunky, groovy, deep and funky, taking cues not only from previous collaborators such as DJ Sneak, but also those of his contemporaries that make great use of dusty samples and killer drum programming. As a result, Visions manages to work both as a collection of club-focused cuts and an album you can listen to repeatedly from start to finish. Our picks of a pleasingly strong bunch include the fluid, disco-tinged, Hipnotic-sampling brilliance of 'Mind, Body & Soul Call Me', TUSH hook-up 'Skylar' (a superb slab of gospel-tinged soulful house) and the delicious Fred P collaboration 'Dream (Part II)'.
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Demuir - Hymn Of Truth
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Demuir - Hymn Of Truth (Dub)
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Demuir - Hymn Of Truth (Byron The Aquarius Remix)
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Demuir - Hymn Of Truth (Demuir Stripped Acappella)
Welcome to Purveyor Underground Limited. For our first release we are very excited to present Hymn of truth by Demuir. Leading off the A side we have the original mix starting with a banging bass line and snares leading into a spoken word that is reminiscent of those gritty 90's tracks from the likes of Green Velvet a la Preacherman The track quickly builds from there into a late night juggernaut that does not slow down! This is peak time underground house music at its finest. Up next we have the Dub mix for those who like to get down on the instrumental tip. On the flip side we get that remix treatment from house music heavy hitter Byron The Aquarius (Axis Records/Sound Signature/ Shall Not Fade). Byron has taken Hymn Of Truth into deeper territory and the result is absolutely stunning. Layered pads and beautiful strings accompany a slightly subdued bass line which turns this track into something totally different while maintaining the integrity Demuir's original vision. For the last track we have Demuir's Stripped accapella which is just that, a bare bones version of the title track that is very useful as a tool or to blend between the dub or any other version of the track.
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Demuir - Werq. Feel. Gruv. Vogue.
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Demuir - The 3nity returneth (Dub mix)
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Demuir - Philippine sunrise
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Demuir - Philippine sunrise (Lady Blacktronika's Sunset mix)
Format : Vinyl 12” (180 gr., Limited Full Cover)
Track list :
A1 Demuir - Werq. Feel. Gruv. Vogue.
A2 Demuir - The 3nity returneth (Dub mix)
B1 Demuir - Philippine sunrise
B2 Demuir - Philippine sunrise (Lady Blacktronika's Sunset mix)
Digi only - Demuir - The 3nity returneth (Instrumental mix)
Release Info:
The next release on Heist is the result of some serious Instagram A&R by yours truly. Canada's number one jackin' house ambassador Demuir drops an EP loaded with that true house energy and it comes topped off with a swirling and twirling trip of a remix by Lady Blacktronika.
It's funny how good music sometimes falls in your lap. It was a random Instagram scrolling session with my mind switched off, when our insta-feed suddenly propelled into a sweet groove. I awoke from the matrix and realized I was looking at Demuir in his studio, who had recorded a little clip of a track he was working on. I immediately texted him and forced him to tell us what that was. His answer? A new unreleased tune by him. A coffee and 2 emails later, we received a mail with that track and a list of others to choose from. This ep is the result of that short online interaction and a mutual love for high energy house music. This record showcases Demuir's knack for rolling grooves and also shows a deeper, more electronic side of his that might surprise you.
The track we're talking about above is 'Werq. Feel. Gruv. Vogue.' A rough sounding, bumping house track that would have worked just as well in any club in the 90's as it will in today's world of clubbing. The 'Vogue' sample has that 'tongue in cheek'-vibe we like so much and the groove is just irresistible. Top that off with some lovely Rhodes loops, a little disco chop here and there and you've got yourself a very original party starter.
We always try to put out diverse EP's on Heist, and with 'the 3nity returneth', Demuir delivers a Detroit-tech inspired steam train of a track. The track represents the confidence an artist needs to make it in the music scene. He lays down the groove with a rough bass, rolling hats and a lovely string sample and adds glimmering electronics for a touch of spirituality.
The B-side has two versions of 'Philippine Sunrise'. The original is a rolling house track with airy synth hits, a Moog-ish rising lead and a freakishly good bass line. The remix comes courtesy of LA native, Berlin based Lady Blacktronika, who turns the trip factor up a notch or two. She chooses to go for a heads down direction with a series of dreamy loops to set the mood, all alongside an endless bassline and a steady house groove.
We hope you'll enjoy the electronic funk in this EP as much as we do.
Yours Sincerely,
Lars & Maarten
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Track list :
A1 Demuir - Werq. Feel. Gruv. Vogue.
A2 Demuir - The 3nity returneth (Dub mix)
B1 Demuir - Philippine sunrise
B2 Demuir - Philippine sunrise (Lady Blacktronika's Sunset mix)
Digi only - Demuir - The 3nity returneth (Instrumental mix)
Release Info:
The next release on Heist is the result of some serious Instagram A&R by yours truly. Canada's number one jackin' house ambassador Demuir drops an EP loaded with that true house energy and it comes topped off with a swirling and twirling trip of a remix by Lady Blacktronika.
It's funny how good music sometimes falls in your lap. It was a random Instagram scrolling session with my mind switched off, when our insta-feed suddenly propelled into a sweet groove. I awoke from the matrix and realized I was looking at Demuir in his studio, who had recorded a little clip of a track he was working on. I immediately texted him and forced him to tell us what that was. His answer? A new unreleased tune by him. A coffee and 2 emails later, we received a mail with that track and a list of others to choose from. This ep is the result of that short online interaction and a mutual love for high energy house music. This record showcases Demuir's knack for rolling grooves and also shows a deeper, more electronic side of his that might surprise you.
The track we're talking about above is 'Werq. Feel. Gruv. Vogue.' A rough sounding, bumping house track that would have worked just as well in any club in the 90's as it will in today's world of clubbing. The 'Vogue' sample has that 'tongue in cheek'-vibe we like so much and the groove is just irresistible. Top that off with some lovely Rhodes loops, a little disco chop here and there and you've got yourself a very original party starter.
We always try to put out diverse EP's on Heist, and with 'the 3nity returneth', Demuir delivers a Detroit-tech inspired steam train of a track. The track represents the confidence an artist needs to make it in the music scene. He lays down the groove with a rough bass, rolling hats and a lovely string sample and adds glimmering electronics for a touch of spirituality.
The B-side has two versions of 'Philippine Sunrise'. The original is a rolling house track with airy synth hits, a Moog-ish rising lead and a freakishly good bass line. The remix comes courtesy of LA native, Berlin based Lady Blacktronika, who turns the trip factor up a notch or two. She chooses to go for a heads down direction with a series of dreamy loops to set the mood, all alongside an endless bassline and a steady house groove.
We hope you'll enjoy the electronic funk in this EP as much as we do.
Yours Sincerely,
Lars & Maarten
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demuir ft. cynthia amoah - Discover
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demuir ft. cynthia amoah - Discover (Nick Holder Remix)
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demuir ft. cynthia amoah - Discover (Kaytronik Treasure Dub)
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demuir ft. cynthia amoah - Discover (N'Dinga Gaba Remix)
Songs:
01. Discover 5:36
02. Discover (Nick Holder Remix) 6:09
03. Discover (Kaytronik Treasure Dub) 6:22
04. Discover (N’Dinga Gaba Remix) 6:08
Release Info:
In this self-contained remix suite Demuir works with vocalist, Canadian born Cynthia Amoah to bring a soothing element to an otherwise percussive heavy track. Her voice, once described as ‘haunting and healing’ gives us a range of sonic colors that inspire soulful iterations and brings brilliant musical personality to the foundation of this composition. The pulse is unyielding on this one, it slowly creeps and builds with lasting and lingering lyrics about love exploration and the gift of emotional curiosity. The track is funky and soulful whether instrumental, dub and vocals, and remains engaging and inspiring in all its forms, perfect for improvisational and liberating body movement. A smart collaboration with incredible artists expressed with clean and inviting rhythms that take you out of your rhythmic comfort zone.
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01. Discover 5:36
02. Discover (Nick Holder Remix) 6:09
03. Discover (Kaytronik Treasure Dub) 6:22
04. Discover (N’Dinga Gaba Remix) 6:08
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In this self-contained remix suite Demuir works with vocalist, Canadian born Cynthia Amoah to bring a soothing element to an otherwise percussive heavy track. Her voice, once described as ‘haunting and healing’ gives us a range of sonic colors that inspire soulful iterations and brings brilliant musical personality to the foundation of this composition. The pulse is unyielding on this one, it slowly creeps and builds with lasting and lingering lyrics about love exploration and the gift of emotional curiosity. The track is funky and soulful whether instrumental, dub and vocals, and remains engaging and inspiring in all its forms, perfect for improvisational and liberating body movement. A smart collaboration with incredible artists expressed with clean and inviting rhythms that take you out of your rhythmic comfort zone.
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More records from Selections
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Reagan Grey - What You Came Here For Feat. Kayenne
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Reagan Grey - What You Came Here For Feat. Kayenne (Kai Alcé NDATL Mix)
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Reagan Grey - Undertones
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Reagan Grey - Don't Stop
Reagan Grey is a Toronto-based producer who impresses with this cultured new outing on Selections. 'What You Came Here For' is pure vibes - a house cut with old-school organ stabs and hints of US garage drum shuffle, all topped with a nice hooky vocal cry from Kayenne. Kai Alce's NDATL mix layers in some jazzy keys that take things to the next level and 'Undertones' then keeps the soul quotient high with some molten chord work and dusty drum loops that are warm and heartfelt. 'Don't Stop' shuts down with a heavier basement house vibe and more smart synth work.
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Lea Lisa - Conversation Between Us (Heide club mix)
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Evenn - One For Love (Javonntte Stripped mix)
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Dan Only - Love Saturates (Black Loops 6am mix)
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Sean Roman - Sir William
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Jamn Ensemble - Convection
Toronto label Selections has become a firm favourite with house heads and now starts a nice sideline with its Special Edition 2023 series. This one welcomes Lea Lisa with her track 'Conversation Between Us' (Heide Club Mix) which is straight up underground house for the heads. Then comes an unreleased Javonntte remix of Evenn's 'One For Love' that pairs things back to raw dub essentials. Dan Only's 'Love Saturates' then gets a fine and formerly unreleased remix by Italy's Black Loops that has pristine drum programming and a fine bassline. Add in Sean Roman's jazzy dancer 'Sir William' and Jamn Ensemble's 'Convection' and you have a timeless house EP.
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Rafa Santos - Smoke Sax
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Rafa Santos - Breath Away
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Rafa Santos - About House
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Rafa Santos - Space Lounge
Selections mark the milestone of making it to a 10th release with Mate Records founder and Madrid mainstay Rafa Santos serving up his unique deep house sounds. Santos has been around a while now, with EPs dating back over a decade on the likes of Greta Plan but mostly on his own label since 2019. He brings elements of funk and soul to his house and it is well-versed in the traditional sounds of New York and Chicago. Never overproduced and with just the right amount of raw, all four of these pair competing drum programming with emotive synth work that both soothes you and moves you on the dance floor.
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The Mechanical Man - Be Down
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The Mechanical Man - Let It Ride
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The Mechanical Man - The Night In The North Area
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The Mechanical Man - You Know It's True
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Evenn - One For Love
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Evenn - One For Love (Javonntte Remix)
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Evenn - Inspiration
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Evenn - Round N Round
As if it wasn't enough for them to secure the services of French artist Evenn for the 'One For Love EP', the Selections label has done the double on its ninth release and enlisted none other than Detroit's Javonntte to remix the title track. The original is almost the definition of deep house - gorgeous strings and pads you could almost drown in, a female vocal eased on by an uplifting piano and silky beats reclining at a moderate but insistent pace. Javonntte's mix keeps the vocals intact but chops and changes a little more beatswise and has its head somewhere a little spacier, both in terms of its Mayday-esque bass end bleeps and celestial pads. Kicking off the B-side, 'Inspiration' is more of a hypnotic, looped up affair, as is the speedier and heavier close to proceedings 'Round N Round', making good use of the filter functions and disco vibes from the past.
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Nico Lahs - Step Into The Future
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Nico Lahs - Deepstate
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Nico Lahs - Cuz I Luv U So
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Nico Lahs - Flying High
We are extremely excited to welcome Italian Deep House master Nico Lahs to Selections! Hot off the heels of his incredible ep on Moods & Grooves Records (Detroit), we present "Step Into The Future EP" If you're a fan of that super deep sound this ep is for you! 4 incredible cuts to choose from! Enjoy!!
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Dan Only / Black Loops - Love Saturates
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Dan Only / Black Loops - Love Saturates (Black Loops 1AM Mix)
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Dan Only / Black Loops - Leading Questions
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Dan Only / Black Loops - Not That I Don't Care
For our 5th release we are very fortunate to have Toronto-based artist Dan Only! Dan has previously released on New Kanada, as well as back-to-back EP's on Germany's Dirt Crew Recordings! We are proud to present Dan Only's "Love Saturates EP". Leading off the EP, we have the title track "Love Saturates". Shuffling hi hats, punchy drums, a hard hitting bassline, lush pads and a vocal to die for tie this opener together. We asked one of our favourite producers, Black Loops (Madhouse/Shall not fade/Toy tonics), for a remix of the title track. Black Loops turns "Love Saturates" into a seriously deep and spacey remix that works perfectly for late night sets! Setting off the B Side we have "Leading Questions", a snare happy slice of house music stacked with Dan Only's signature drum programming and keys that don't stop! For the final cut we have "Not That I Don't Care" Rolling drums, airy pads and a haunting vocal round off this stellar EP!
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