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Warren « Hanna » Harris is already back on Vibes And Pepper, but this time! With a full 5 track EP. Side A features two previously released gems from the gifted multi-instrumentalist and producer from Cleveland. These timeless cuts showcase his unique blend of future jazz, broken beat and deep house. Side B delivers three previously unreleased treasures, where Hanna's mesmerizing production skills shine through each groove. Pure sonic bliss that seamlessly weaves sophisticated arrangements with dancefloor-ready rhythms. This essential piece of wax perfectly encapsulates Hanna's signature style: lush soundscapes, pristine production, and uplifting vibes that will captivate any discerning listener.

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first SOUND SIGNATURE release in quite some time brings us 4 sparkling tracks from Ohio's much in demand HANNA who's also a member of Theo Parrish's Rotating Assembly. expect his trademark lush and often bitter-sweet jazz-schooled textures underpinned by bumping, skipping beats. wonderful record!

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The unrivalled Hanna of Sound Signature, R&S, Track Mode, Apron fame, drops his first EP on the new Contrafact label where funk-filled club grooves meet jazz. Hanna who is part of Theo Parrish The Rotating Assembly where he joins Andres, Marcellus Pittman and Rick Wilhite, and is also part of Dan Curtin' Key of Soul, drops three deep summer tracks for late nite burnin' action. Since 1997, Hanna, deeply rooted in Detroit and Chicago, is one of the most diverse, prolific producers and multi-instrumentalists in the world of deeper dance, techno and futuristic electronic jazz. Hanna's rich and deep respect towards musical history is reflecting his newest EP, where the trax Time to Split, The Forgiven (Pepe Bradock burning phunky interpretation) and Summer in Italy,

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Melodies International are extremely proud to bring forward their latest reissue and 18th release, presenting two of their favourite tracks by Chicago based house virtuoso Warren Harris aka Hanna: I Needed / Intercession, On Behalf. Available early October in vinyl 12-inch format and digitally.
TRACKLISTING:
Side 1 - I Needed
Side 2 - Intercession, On Behalf


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People of Earth proudly presents Warren Harris aka Hanna. Blessing us with a 4 track EP titled "From the Dark Sky". Delivering his signature bass licks and providing us with a vocal track on top of it all in "Last Forever". Hints of jazz, gospel and straight deep house throughout the record, all beautiful, uplifting and full of purpose.

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Second edition of the three part series from prolific producer Warren Harris, better known as Hanna on Chicago based Perpetual Rhythms. Including track from upcoming producer and Harris affiliate; Francisco Noyola.

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Since his first release in 1997, Hanna has been a body of art with the agenda of putting ambiguous chord structures and harmonies into an electronic music envelope. The more popular works lying in the deep house and techno genre. The Apron release called The Never End, opens and closes with ambient pieces without drums or percussion with strange titles ''Being'' and ''When'' which are improper adjectives or nouns that symbolize the ambiguity of the chords and beauty of the sound. The other 4 pieces nudge previous unique Hanna minerva that makes this a special and impressive release.


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Contra009. Embark on an auditory voyage through the heart of Detroit's finest dusty crates with "The Vault Vol. 1," a compilation of beats and melodies meticulously crafted by esteemed producer Reggie Dokes.

Dokes unveils a treasure trove of his finest deep house creations, never before released on vinyl. Delve into the hypnotic rhythms, lush harmonies, and pulsating basslines that define Dokes' signature sound, as he seamlessly blends elements of house and soul to create an immersive sonic experience. With "The Vault Vol. 1," Reggie Dokes invites listeners to rediscover the essence of soulful electronic music.

This anthology also features two mesmerizing tracks from his acclaimed 'Napi Hedz' collaboration with Pirahnahead, adding an extra layer of depth and complexity to an already stellar collection.

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Contra008. Contrafact are proud to present the new EP 'Chicago Knights' from veteren producer Andrew Haines. Andrew Haines aka Merix is primarily an outlet for deeper House and Techno sounds with an experimental twist. A love for cutting edge 80s and 90s moody, soulful and raw electronic club music sounds produced from the hardware of those years lies at the heart of these productions.

However a forward thinking and modern experimentation with these boundaries is also intended to be loosely employed with these production parameters.

All audio production by Merix runs alongside the Ae2 Multimedia project. Ae2 Multimedia was created by Andrew Haines in 2010 as a fusion of various artistic endeavours. Andrew Haines has been creating works of fine art, DJing and producing electronic music since the mid 1990's. Over the past 20 years Andrew Haines has also been engaged in creating works of analogue film photography, researching folklore, practising spirituality, exploring herbalism and world travel.

As an artist Merix is currently based between Galway in western Ireland, the hills of northern Cymru and Long Island, New York State in USA.

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The Dutch icon Orlando Voorn is releasing his second album for Deeptrax Records sublabel Contrafact! Having started his career in the early 80s with major influences of Parliament, Kraftwerk, Motown and P funk, he is now widely recognized as an ingenious (Detroit) house and techno producer with former releases on Juan Atkins’ Metroplex records and Kevin Saunderson’s KMS. "The Master 2" is an album that is heavily influenced by the deeper sounds of soul and funk.. Orlando Voorn has used aliases in the past to present and release various styles of music without limiting himself and is one of the most versatile producers out there. We are proud to team up with Voorn and release this album that captures soulful jazz, funk rhythms and perfectly fused with passionate vocals in a real jazzy Detroit vein.

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Without question, Reggie Dokes is a soldier of Deep House. Touches of jazz and otherworldliness find there way on his latest EP with Contrafact Records. Three tracks ranging from the sultry to the beyond, putting the listener into a blissful state. A must have for the fans of Deep House.

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Mr Gene Hunt is already in the game since the early 80s and is considered a true Chicago legend. After dozens of albums and EP’s on labels as Moods & Grooves, Nite Life Collective and L.A. Club Resource, he now comes with a heavy hitting 3 tracker on the fresh sublabel of Deeptrax Records; Contrafact.

Gene serves you the perfect mixture of nostalgic Paradise Garage vocal house moods with deep growing and shuffling classic grooves for peak time happiness! Soulful house at level 10 is very hard to find these days, so make sure to tune in because this is massive!

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Fresh yet nostalgic, melodious yet deep; that's what newcomer from Chicago, Emil Gayles has brought us with his new EP as a second installment of our Contrafact label aiming on deeper house from the windy city.

Seduction will stomp your mind, body and soul straight into space with superb percussions, a never ending bass groove and melodramatic chords. Spirit Dance on A2 adds foam to the milky way with a jolly high tone bass line and clutching high hats, shaking up your mind.

Instant lift off with the atmospherical Fly Birdy on the B1 side, whilst Monlade hitchhikes you from Saturn to Jupiter.

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