[7” vinyl]

GENRE/S: Alt-Pop, Chill Pop, Lo-Fi Pop, Bossanova

TRACKLIST:
A. Never Getting Over Me
B. Professional Help

SHORT INFO:
This record is 20 years in the making. It features two songs by one Makode Linde, legendary visual artist and musician, dear friend of (and frequent cover designer for) Studio Barnhus, the wonderfully weird dance label from Stockholm, the city Makode once called home, before moving to Berlin around the same time work started on these two songs.
On Never Getting Over Me, Makode sings an age-old song of lost love and persistent passion over a zany, sunsoaked riddim, while Professional Help is a piece of bossa nova perfection, its protagonist lamenting his old flame's refusal of therapy over a graceful, flute-driven instrumental.
Exquisite songwriting and glowing lo-fi charm will have these propel straight to your heart, taking up residency in that sacred place reserved for the sweetest pop songs only.

VITAL SALES POINTS:
- limited edition of 500 7” copies. WAS exclusive
- double sided artwork - one for each track by the artist himself
- The music is promoted with an animated video from world-renowned visual artist Makode as well as
release parties in Stockholm and Berlin and DJ/radio promo campaigns.
- Makode Linde is an internationally known artist, dj and musician. More

GENRE/S: House, Dance, Pop

Tracklist:

[12” vinyl]
A1. Rodeo
A2. First Rodeo
B1. Kampai

SHORT INFO:
Veteran producer Blende debuts on Studio Barnhus, the Athens-based Swede delivering 3 cuts full of
force and rich in detail, perfectly straddling that line between weirdo pop and freaky dance that the Stockholm
label loves to explore. Vocal contributions from Belgian rock experimentalist Mickael Karkousse and Los
Angeles-based singer-DJ sensation Smiles Davis complete the package, along with a trippy and menacing
cover by graphic wizard Stefan Fält. An essential Studio Barnhus dance record!
Johan Blende is a Swedish music producer, song writer and DJ. For the biggest part of this side of the millennium
he’s been weaving together modern dance music elements with retro sounds of the ‘70s and ‘80s.

VITAL SALES POINTS:
- limited edition of 500 copies
- purple vinyl with sticker on sleeve front and extra sticker inlay
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GENRE/S: House, Deep House, Ambient, Experimental

Tracklist:
[12” vinyl]
A1.Kika
A2. Bruxas
A3.Más Companhias?
B1.Polvo
B2.High In The Park
B3.Whoever You Are

SHORT INFO:
Silvestre went for a walk in the park and came back a wiser man. This resulted in the Lisboa artist's first
EP for Studio Barnhus, a six-track extravaganza ranging from coke-fueled funk to some heartfelt guitar
ballad business. Radical, enlightened, super fun sounds from this self-proclaimed "big fan of music". Out
April 19 with first single "Kika" dropping March 15.


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- limited edition of 300 copies
- WAS exclusive More

GENRE/S: House, Dance

[12” vinyl]
A1. Tropicana Thunder
A2. Gester’s Groove
B1. Bakstugan Boogie
B2. Sorrento’s Soul

SHORT INFO:
Stockholm boys Ari Bald & CJ Scott strike again on Studio Barnhus, following up their much lauded
2023 EP for their hometown label. Once again we're treated to a fabulously fuss-less four-pack of house music
goodness, this time with a special ode to Västertorp, encapsulating the essence and soul of the Stockholm
suburb in this collection heartfelt, club-ready cuts.

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GENRE/S: Electronic, Dance, Minimal

A1. Gogo Gaga
A2. Pond De Replay
B1. Rub it! Rub it!
B2. Frogman

Utter and complete FROG FRENZY on Studio Barnhus as Computer Station (label veteran Your
Planet Is Next + label newcomer KABLAM) take you on a ribbeting ride, leaping right into a lily-pad-laden
wonderland where the basslines forever croak in unison. Club-optimised mixdowns, advanced computer graphics
courtesy of Dennis Vera and not a BPM count under 149 guarantee that this record will make a proper splash in
the frogstep scene!

- Limited edition 12” vinyl of 300 copies
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GENRE/S: House, Deep House, Lo-Fi House

[12” vinyl]
A1 Ewok
A2 Sunday
B1 Polestar 2
B2 Milpool (Ode to Karl)

Reykjavík-born, Vienna-based Moff & Tarkin, prolific producer of highly inventive house music, debuts on Studio
Barnhus with the Stockholm label's first release of 2024. Undeniable grooves, dynamic arrangements and some
very resourceful sample flips indeed can be found aplenty across the four tracks on Mango Boy.

Artwork by Stefan Fält
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Special remarks: containing instrumental and acapella versions of two original tracks.

GENRE/S: Electronica, jazz, spoken word, house, IDM

TRACKLIST:

[12” vinyl]
A1. Learn To Swim Pt 1
A2. Learn To Swim Pt 1 (Instrumental)
A3. Learn To Swim Pt 1 (Acapella)

B1. Stretch for the Stars
B2. Stretch for the Stars (Instrumental)
B3. Stretch for the Stars (Acapella)

SHORT INFO:
Studio Barnhus proudly presents Joshua Idehen, announcing "Stretch for the Stars" – a new EP from
the Stockholm-based British-Nigerian spoken word artist and musician. Joshua's explosive creativity
and soulful voice have made him a fixture on the UK jazz scene, his exuberant live performances
lighting up clubs and festival stages across the world, including recent Studio Barnhus parties and
Boiler Room streams.
Together with producer and instrumentalist Ludvig Parment, Joshua fuses poetry with modern club
sounds in a natural, free-flowing way, resulting in some of the most poignant new music heard at
Studio Barnhus label headquarters in recent times. The new EP was co-produced by label mainstay
Matt Karmil and designed by Laurenz Brunner. Vinyl and digital release date November 24.
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180g cream colored vinyl with printed inner sleeve, shrink-wrapped with sticker

GENRE/S: Electronic, House

TRACKLISTS:

A1. Bound B1. Heartbeat/ Into The Night
A2. Can't Stop B2. Feel It
A3. Boo Moon B3. Orange
A4. Later B4. 4ever
A5. Summertime B5. Gemini Sun

SHORT INFO:
DreamySpaceyBlue is a new Bella Boo album, written and produced early 2023 when dark times
demanded love, healing and forgiveness. Cozed-up, self-therapeutic winter-spring studio sessions
resulted in Bella's most virtuoso work yet – a collection of dazzling, emotive recordings full of bright
notes, deep vibrations and that signature “Boo mood”. The album marks a distinctive step forward in
Bella's sound: An amalgamation of the etheric sounds on her 2019 debut album Once Upon A Passion
and the ruff and rugged dance tracks on her recent Looney Talks EP.
DreamySpaceyBlue features appearances by a number of Bella's closest confidants in life and music.
The album artwork, designed by good friend Lowe Steiner, portrays her daughter Bozi, who in her turn
shot Bella's last album cover – a fitting full-circle arrangement for an album rooted in collaboration,
intimacy and love. More

Tracklist:
A. Our House Is Barnhus - B. Gut Punch

A very special autumnal presentation from FaltyDL & Studio Barnhus, in the form of a perfect little slab of 12'' vinyl, exhibiting the love for the classic house sound that burns within the hearts of the prolific New York producer as well as the Swedish dance music
powerhouse. In particular, “Our House Is Barnhus” honours and updates the deeper side of the French touch – think Pépé Bradock and early St. Germain – fully displaying the state-ofthe-art production skills and emotional depth always present in Drew Lustman's music.
Known for his shapeshifting sound, FaltyDL has been releasing explorative electronic music for over a decade, switching his sound up intuitively across 6 albums, remixes for The xx and Mount Kimbie, executive production credits for Mykki Blanco and a multitude of
singles and EPs, including two previous Studio Barnhus editions in 2021 and 2019.

Our House Is Barnhus (12'' vinyl + digital release) is out on Studio Barnhus on September 29, 2023.
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House, Techno, Electro/Ambient, Pop

Something never heard before from man of the moment Nikki Nair
Nikki singing full vocals for the first time on record
Comes with a b*nging remix from Stockholm avant-techno ledge Peder Mannerfelt

TRACKLISTS:

-[7” vinyl]
-A1.Cant't Wait
-B.1 Can't Wait (Peder Mannerfelt Remix)

Something never heard before from man of the moment Nikki Nair (or anyone else, for that matter): Whimsical glitchpop-blues with Nikki singing full vocals for the first time on record - lamenting the 9-to-5 struggle, yearning for summer &
getting fucked up on the beach.
The idiosyncratic, strangely addictive original comes with a b*nging remix from Stockholm avant-techno ledge Peder
Mannerfelt going full chaotic evil mode, warping Nikki's vocals into a menacing call to arms for the modern hedonist.
Nikki Nair's latest single arrives on Stockholm label Studio Barnhus, both tracks release digitally and on 7'' vinyl. More

House

Tracklist:
A.1 Detective Chimp
A.2 King Conga
B.1 Orangotango
B.2 Grape Ape

Short Info:

Stockholm label Studio Barnhus welcomes Ari Bald and CJ Scott, two local house heads whose “Dance Monkey Dance” EP builds on the brilliancies heard on their previous releases on some of Stockholm's most prominent underground labels: Karlovak, Velvet Pony, Västkransen Records, Bigges District Limited...

From the infinitely rising disco euphoria of opener “Detective Chimp”, to the bittersweet-but-bouncy finale of “Grape Ape”, this record is chock-full of partystarting moments set to turn worldwide dancefloors upside down. No fuss, no frills – just pure, guilt-free and locally sourced house music goodness to enhance your dance. You know you need it!

12'' vinyl and digital release designed by Eliot Axelsson arrives May 12 on Studio Barnhus. More

Tracklist:
A1. Looney - A2. Dancehall - B1. Girls – B2. Get Away

Release Info:
Bella Boo is back on Studio Barnhus with her most direct and club-focused
material yet. A veteran of the Stockholm underground, named “one of the most
promising new artists not only on Studio Barnhus, but in house music in general”
by Resident Advisor, Bella has channelled the energy of her recent DJ dates at
Berlin’s Panorama Bar and London’s Phonox into this Looney Talks EP, a
collection of four intoxicating dance trax full of intense rhythmic themes and
inventive new takes on classic rave sounds.
Looney Talks (12'' vinyl + digital release) is out on Studio Barnhus on March 24
2023. More

12" including postcard
Tracklist:
A1. Chicken’s Head - A2. Welcome – B1. Air - B2. Home

Release Info:
A LEMON DREAM fuelled night out at the CHICKEN'S HEAD ends, seven friends WELCOME themselves back to the studio, a sense of anticipation fills the AIR, no-one wants to go HOME.. Tracks already danced to by thousands across the globe on this EP – as played by Dixon, Hunee, Axel Boman, DJ Tennis, Butch, Ruf Dug, Mano Le Tough, Jimi Jules the list goes on... Studio Barnhus is proud to present UK producer Wallace & his Lemon Dreams, the result of one of the very best demo emails ever received at label HQ!


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Coloured vinyl

Tracklist:
A1. BAM! (Massproductions Dub) – B1. A Meditation On Furniture By Chris Martin

Release Info:
On this 7” vinyl Axel Boman and furniture company Massproductions present” BAM!
(Massproductions Dub)” - a creative sound experiment, where Swedish music producer Axel
Boman explores Massproductions’ new sofa BAM! The rhythmic A-side was released digitally in
February 2021 and is now followed by a full vinyl release together with the B-side” A Meditation
On Furniture By Chris Martin” which is a hypnotic acid rap with Massproduction's head of design
Chris Martin (not THE Chris Martin).
Contributor to this release is also one of Sweden's most well renowned jazz musicians, Konrad
Agnas, from the jazz group Agnas Bros.
Artwork and design by Stefan Fält.
BAM! (7'' vinyl) is out on Studio Barnhus on May 25, 2022. More

3*12" LP plus Free Digital Download plus Sticker included

Tracklist:

LUZ
A1. Acid Distortion - A2. BHUKA feat. Kamohelo - A3. Nowhere Good feat. Bella Boo
B1. Gröna Dalen - B2. Edgeware Rd - B3. 'Atra feat Kristian Harborg
C1. Out Sailing feat. Man Tear & Inre Frid - C2. Grape - C3. Hold On

Quest for fire
D1. Sottopassaggio feat. Miljon - D2. One Two - D3. Stone Age Jazz
E1. Cacti Is Plural - E2. Roman Plumbing feat. Kristian Harborg - E3. Ostende
F1. Regret Lasagna - F2. Jeremy Irons - F3. Les Lèvres Rouges

Release Info:

Nearly a decade after the release of his breakthrough debut album “Family Vacation”, Axel Boman returns with astonishing force: Two albums, titled “LUZ” and “Quest for fire”, will drop
simultaneously on April 15th 2022. Containing nine songs each and featuring guests like Off The Meds frontman Kamohelo, Baba Stiltz, Bella Boo, Man Tear, Miljon and saxophonist Kristian
Harborg, the two albums are separate but corresponding works, communicating through music, design and words. Together with long time collaborators Robin Ekemark (design) and Erik
Lavesson (words and art direction), Axel has spearheaded a project with plenty of layers available to those that dig deep.

Erik writes:
” For Axel’s two albums, we wanted to build on the music to create a kind of expanded universe. If you just want to listen to the music, it’s all there and you don’t have to look any further. If you want
to go deeper, you have these extra layers to delve into: album art, text, archive material. They feed back into the music and open up new perspectives, while the music opens up ways
to enter the other material as well.”

Erik’s text “Brandenburger Ulam” will accompany the album project's physical release, with both records arriving together in a limited triple vinyl package, allowing for the full experience of Robin’s
design. In the digital domain, the albums will be featured separately on all streaming platforms, with Dolby Atmos mastering for those seeking to go beyond the usual listening experience.


LUZ / Quest for fire (3 x 12" LP plus Free Digital Download plus sticker included) is out on Studio Barnhus on April 15 2022. More

2x12" LP, ALBUM

A1. A Message From Mr. Music - A2. Welcome 2 The Party - A3. Metalhead – B1. Crazy 4 U - B2. I
Used 2 Believe - B3. Special K - C1. Jack Your Body - C2. Hedgehog's Dilemma C3. XG Tulpa
D1. Neo Tokyo - D2. Pflaumenmaus - D3. Lisa 1503 Outro

Your Planet Is Next is the nom de guerre of one Arvid Wretman –
multidisciplinary artist, live performer and noise maker from Stockholm, Sweden.
Since his 2014 debut cassette under the YPIN alias, through two floor-optimised
solo EPs for Studio Barnhus, this self-proclaimed “Mr. Music” has terrorised us
with the most gloriously disturbed electronic funk, all while cultivating his puzzling
YPIN persona: part failed pop-star, part extraterrestrial threat. On his first fulllength release for Studio Barnhus, emotions range from acidic romance to pure
paranoia. Rave, screw, electro, and chill vibes are all combined on an album that
plays like an exhilarating journey through the mind of a mad genius.

Mr. Music (double 12'' vinyl + digital release) is out on Studio Barnhus on February
25 2022. More

LP, ALBUM

Tracklist:
A1. Spirit high - A2. Vet du vad det betyder - A3. Dom låg där i en hög - A4. Flyg iväg
B1. Tråden - B2. Bakom en buske - B3. Du sa - B4. Marschera - B5. Älska dig

Release Info:
Själen is a Stockholm-based duo consisting of Johan Jan Jonason and Mats Andberg.
Spirit High is their debut album, arriving after the band’s previous Studio Barnhus
appearances with 2020's heartfelt ballad “Älska mig” as well as a single release of this
album’s title track in summer 2021.
On Spirit High, multi-instrumentalist Andberg together with album co-producer Axel
Boman weave a shimmering lo-fi tapestry that frontman Jonason vigorously tears apart
using simple iconic phrases delivered with a unique singing voice – naïvely desperate,
delicately forceful. No posing, just transparency! No nuances, just the pure expression of
Själen! Out December 10 on Studio Barnhus. More

12"

GENRE/S:
Techno, House, Acid

3. TRACKLISTS:
A Calisto - Get House (Josh Wink Interpretation)
B1 Calisto - Get House (Remaster)
B2 Calisto - Get House (Acapella Tool)

SHORT INFO:

Definitive Recordings revisits 1994 house classic 'Get House' by Calisto with a new version by legend Josh Wink. The iconic house music classic 'Get House' by Calisto from 1994, is now being revitalized by the legendary house music pioneer Josh Wink. Josh Wink, renowned for his pioneering contributions to the Acid House movement, infuses his signature style into 'Get House,' breathing new life into the timeless anthem. The remix pays homage to the roots of electronic music while propelling it into the future, creating an immersive sonic experience that captivates listeners and ignites dance floors with its infectious energy. But the journey doesn't end there. Alongside Wink's groundbreaking remix, the release includes the raw and percussive original version of 'Get House,' straight from the depths of 1994. With a bassline that delves deep into the soul of the dance floor and cut-up vocals interlaced with stiff snares, this track delivers an edgy groove that remains as exhilarating as ever. Remastered for contemporary audiences, the original version retains its raw intensity while boasting enhanced clarity and depth. "I used to rock the original at parties and raves all over the world in the mid-'90s, and it was one of those special records of the time that combined house, acid house, and electro-breaks. It was perfect to segue from different styles as a DJ. One of my favorites on the mighty Definitive Recordings catalog!" says Josh Wink about the original. Adding to the excitement, the release also features the acapella version of 'Get House,' providing DJs and producers with a versatile tool for creative remixing and reimagining. 'Get House' by Calisto, including the Josh Wink remix, the original version, and the acapella, will be available on all major streaming platforms as well as on vinyl.

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Special remarks: handstamped vinyl, cover sticker

Tracklist 12":

A1. Lee Stevens - Run Away
A2. Das Komplex - Ennio
B1. Space Echo - Woo Disco
B2. Siggatunez - Love N' Affection


Short Info:

Just in time for festival season, another batch of Disco Biscuits has landed on Luv Shack Records.
This time the maitre de’s Lee Stevens, Das Komplex, Space Echo and Siggatunez have whipped up extra delicious treats using only their favourite recipes to ensure maximum satisfaction on the dancefloor!




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12" EP, 180G

Welcome to the " Triangle d'Or " by Nathan Melja. The first opus of a series to come out on his label Parodia, this record is an ode to those Parisian nights where the prestige and extravagance are prior.

Showing a strong willing to integrate elements from the mainstream world in his creative process, the EP opens with the contemplative and emotive 'Stargazing'. You're walking down Champs Elysées, looking at the sky. In a fraction of a second, everything starts to move in slow motion. You're passing out, your eyes stuck on moving stars. It was all a dream, they say.

As you wake up, you're sitting next to a glossy club. 'UnDcided' is blasting out of that neon door. You get lost in its colorful and trippy intro before your head starts to feel the vibrations of its wobbly baseline.

You need a cocktail to get your night started. You enter the restaurant next door. 'Welcome!' is playing in the background. That's Patrick Holland on the guitars you just tried to Shazam! Like the missing piece is not missing anymore.

One too many drinks - you got lost in the groove of the night. It's time to go home. As you leave the club, the sounds of 'Bblluurrryy' are floating in the air, every noise you hear melts into the music. Everything looks hazy. Nothing feels the same anymore.


TRACKLIST

A1 - Stargazing
A2 - UnDcided
B1 - Welcome
B2 - Bblluurrryy
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Introducing the highly anticipated debut of rising German star Sascha Dive on Tenampa, with his captivating EP, 'Time is Flying'.
Sascha, a visionary artist, passionately embraces the essence of the authentic vinyl sound, proudly representing it with each release he does.
His impressive discography boasts an illustrious presence on renowned labels such as Cocoon, Ghostly International, 8bit, and Bondage.

Sascha's signature sound can be best described as soulful, rhythmically captivating, and irresistibly grooving. His music effortlessly transports listeners on a journey that alternates between deep introspection and spaciously transcendent moments. With this remarkable release, Sascha Dive unquestionably showcases his immense talent, leaving a undoubtedly prominent mark.

5. VITAL SALES POINTS:

- Only vinyl limited release. No Repress.
- Releases on: Cocoon, Ghostly International, 8bit, and Bondage.

01- Lost Inside This Sound
02- Backs to Scream
03 Time Is Flying
04 Space Odyssey

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Territory: World except France and Belgium

GENRE/S: Electronic / Techno / Dub

TRACKLISTS: 2 x LP

1
FACE A
1.
THE DOUBLE BONG CLOUD (DENIAL I)
07:29
2.
STRAIGHT NO CHASER (DENIAL II)
07:31
FACE B
1.
TOUGH LOVE (ANGER I)
07:22
2.
BRICK STICK BLICK BLADE (ANGER II)
07:35
2
FACE C
1.
HUEY LEWIS VOTERS DUB (NEGOTIATION)
07:29
2.
THINGS FALL APART (DEPRESSION)
08:00
FACE D
1.
WITH GRAND TREPIDITION (ACCEPTANCE I)
07:24
2.
MOUNTAINS FROM MOLE HILLS (ACCEPTANCE II)
07:30


SHORT INFO:
Over the past 24 years, Scott Monteith's Deadbeat project has spanned a dizzying array of musical references and genres, exploring everything from left-field reggae to downbeat experiments, purifying drone excursions and ambient noise, extranational percussion workouts, and hypnotic techno and house.

VITAL SALES POINTS:

In the last 24 years Scott Monteith's Deadbeat project has covered a dizzying array of musical references and genres, exploring everything from from left field reggae and downbeat experiments, purifying drone and ambient noise excursions, outer-national percussion work outs, and hypnotic techno and house.
On his first solo album in 5 years, Monteith offers up what is perhaps the most powerful, tightly dance floor focused album of his storied carrier, and a soul cleansing, poignant sound track to the fears and hardships of a world gone mad, entitled Kübler-Ross Soliloquies.
The Kübler-Ross model describes the five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. A soliloquy is defined as an act of speaking one's thoughts aloud alone by oneself or regardless of any hearers.
Over the album's 8 tracks, Monteith explores each of these stages with a clear eyed focus and confidence that are a testament to his dual role as a kind, smiling musical selector and monkish technological nerd ball of the highest order.

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2022 Repress Edition, Beautifully Designed 2LP

When Recondite, AKA Lorenz Brunner, emerged with his debut LP for Acid Test (2012's On Acid), we were still learning about the German producer's inward-
looking dance floor sound. A few years later, his sinewy jams have proved near universal -- like an underground Zelig, he's fit perfectly everywhere from Rødhåd's Dystopian to Ghostly International and Innervisions. Acid Test also allows Recondite the chance to indulge his more outré tendencies and a welcomed return it is.

Tracklist:
A1 Compel , A2 Pass Up , A3 Sequenze feat. Tale Of Us
B1 Subdue , B2 Pages , B3 Poised
C1 Ley , C2 Undulate , D1 Nifty , D2 Placid More

Territories: Worldwide no restrictions

Format Notes: 2022 re-issue, 140g double vinyl, includes the CD bonus track “Tanqueray”, reproduction of the original stickered sleeve


Track List:

1 A1 : Street Level Entrance (1:52)
2 A2 : Get At Me (4:08)
3 A3 : Diggin’ U Out (4:48)
4 A4 : Safe + Sound (4:49)

5 B1 : Somethin’ 4 Tha Mood (5:55)
6 B2 : Don’t You Eat It! (1:08)
7 B3 : Can I Eat It? (4:59)
8 B4 : It’z Your Fantasy (4:23)

9 C1 : Tha Ho In You (4:45)
10 C2 : Dollaz + Sense (5:53)
11 C3 : Let You Havit (3:40)
12 C4 : Summer Breeze (4:34)

13 D1 : Quik’s Groove III (2:37)
14 D2 : Sucka Free (2:11)
15 D3 : Keep Tha “P” In It (5:25)
16 D4 : Hooray 4 Tha Funk (2:11)
17 D5 : Tanqueray (4:19)

Release Notes:

DJ Quik is a giant of West Coast hip-hop. With 1995’s Safe + Sound, he scaled new levels of musical magnificence with his signature new age P-Funk/laconic G-Funk. A quintessential, sun-scorched LA album, this is pretty much essential. Typical for mid-90s albums the original vinyl copies are now rare so here’s the Be With re-issue, complete with “Tanqueray”, the hidden track from the original CD release.

A preternaturally gifted producer/rapper, DJ Quik has produced scores of LA gangsta rap classics. He’s released platinum and gold records of his own, as well as helped craft them for the likes of Tupac, Snoop Dogg, and Dr Dre. Quik has always been quirkier and more interesting than his gangsta rap peers, both musically and lyrically. An old-school funk producer at heart, he’s also incredibly nice on the mic. His raps often deal in boasts, jokes and good times but also cover his beefs, his trials and his trauma. Partying and pain, all mixed up. DJing and producing hype beat tapes from age 14, Quik’s tracks blended the languid funk and rubbery synths of Zapp and George Clinton with a gangsta aesthetic, creating a more danceable foil to Compton’s more typical nihilistic hedonism. Ultimately, his records sound custom engineered to drift out over sun-soaked barbecues.

By the time of his third album DJ Quik was a household name on the West Coast - California’s premier rapper/producer not named Andre Young. Released on Profile in 1995, Safe + Sound was certified gold. Less reliant on samples and more focused on live instruments, it elevated him from producer to fully-fledged composer. This sound — the quick, winding basslines, tinny high hats, smooth instrumental solos, soulful pipes, and Roger Troutman’s talkbox — defined him. This is an album of full-blown masterpieces. Rich soundscapes and masterfully arranged orchestrations with dense layers of sounds, intricate rhythms, and well-balanced songwriting.

The first track proper, “Get At Me” samples Cameo whilst Quik takes aim at the Judases in his life, the horn-laced chorus providing a triumphant feel. On the horizontal “Diggin’ U Out”, the soulful electric piano of Warryn Campbell lays a relaxed groove for Quik to talk over about one of his favourite topics: sex. Title track “Safe + Sound” chronicles Quik’s formative years over a slick instrumental. The moody bass locks a laidback infectious groove, the hook is catchy and Quik’s delivery is in fine form. On the uber-chilled “Somethin’ 4 Tha Mood”, Quik cooks up a breezy, feel good track of sparkly keyboards, syncopated claps, shuffling hi-hats, woozy synths and a floating two-minute flute solo courtesy of Robert “Fonksta” Bacon. Analysing the highs and lows of an average day in the hood, it echoes Cube’s “It Was a Good Day”.

“It’z Your Fantasy” is a silky smooth soundtrack to Quik’s detailed retelling of a sexcapade with a young lady and whilst “Tha Ho In You” is musically perfect for that midsummer family BBQ, its lyrical content is unsurprisingly decidedly less family-friendly. A real highlight, the infamous “Dollaz + Sense” is one of the most ruthless diss tracks of all time. The brutal lyrics ride a laidback West Coast beat, flipping a sample from Young & Company’s “I Like (What You’re Doing To Me)” as Quik fires lyrical shots at his arch Compton nemesis, MC Eiht. On the loping, hazy “Let You Havit”, Quik is again in gangsta mode, with more bars of barbs aimed at Eiht, rhyming over sun-kissed synthy-rollerskate funk.

Some of the finest tracks on Safe + Sound are those designed to de-stress. The evocative “Summer Breeze” is a classic warm-weather jam, anchored by a twangy funk guitar, breezy string arrangement, and a soulful hook delivered by Dionne Knighton. Quik’s nostalgic lyrics are not far from DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince’s “Summertime”, reminiscing over barbecues at the park, young love, and the brevity of halcyon youth. The relaxed and jazzy “Quik’s Groove III” is another highlight, as bass, guitar, piano and flute combine to create a smooth, soulful instrumental.

The swaggering “Shack Up”-sampling “Sucka Free” features a cameo from Playa Hamm, all funky braggadocio and over much too quikly (pun thoroughly intended). The jazz-flavoured “Keep Tha ‘P’ In It”, again featuring Playa Hamm but this time extending the cameo invitations to Hi-C, 2nd II None and Kam, is pure laidback P-Funk. The deep bass and industrial drums make sure the groove hits hard.

“Tanqueray” was originally a hidden track on the CD version of the album, but it’s too good to hide. This wild party samples Brass Construction’s gigantic “Get Up To Get Down” and soars in its drunk-ebullience. An apt way to close this party-driven set.

This 2022 Be With double LP re-issue has been mastered for vinyl by Simon Francis, cut by Pete Norman and pressed at Record Industry. Unusual for the time, Safe + Sound was originally pressed as a double, so all that was missing was the CD’s hidden bonus track “Tanqueray”, so we’ve fixed that. The original vinyl release never got a picture sleeve, so we’ve recreated the original’s promo-style silver-sticker and plain black jacket. A subtle cover for a wonderfully unsubtle record.
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SPECIAL EDITION 12" single BLU vinyl /400 copies
180 gr.

Catalogue no: CCR 006
EAN: 8014360004068
Release: 01.04.2022


2. GENRE/S:
HOUSE / DEEP HOUSE

3. TRACKLISTS:
A01 - OBSESSION
- (Shadow Mix) 5:14
A02 - OBSESSION
- (Bass-Lines Mix) 6:34
A03 - OBSESSION
- B01 - SET ME FREE
- (Vocal Mix) 6:05
B02 - SET ME FREE
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B03 - SET ME FREE
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4. VITAL SALES POINTS:
"CCR - Club Culture Rarities" the new record label exclusively dedicated to re-prints of cult and rare 12" taken form Expanded Music's labels.

The 6th release on "CCR - Club Culture Rarities" HORNBOSTEL E.P. 1 originally released on PROGRESSIVE MOTION RECORDS in 1993

Produced by Christian Hornbostel & Mr. Marvin (Virtualmismo, VFR, Tales of Underground, etc.) during their greatest artistic fertility period.
HORNBOSTEL EP1 takes us back to hypnotic grooves and atmospheres built with typical instruments belonging to that music era, such as the mythical Korg M1 and Waldorf Microwave.
A new colored vinyl (blue) release on CCR Club Culture Rarities


Ask for it and stay tuned.
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12" vinyl with full cover print

TRACKLIST:

A1 Halide Part 1
A2 Make Me Scream

B1 Tor 8
B2 Astra


INFO:

When writing his album Fusion, Len Faki never quite knew where the creative process would take him. Eventually it transported his sound into an all new realm, where he could show 360 degrees his talents and styles. Finally finding completion as a mighty double LP, the Figure x37 EP takes four of the album's new cuts to be presented in this special format ahead of the official release of Fusion.

An important corner stone of the album, the Halide tracks were made in remembrance of Faki's late mother, who passed away during the last production stage of the LP. These delicate tracks, which both feature the voice of Halide, capture the intense sadness Faki was feeling at the time and helped him to process his grief and eventually finish off the album. Part 1 is a softly mourning, melancholic breakbeat ballad, musically reminiscent of the chillout rooms Faki found himself spending a lot of time at going out to clubs throughout the 90s. The much darker second part,
echoing the hopeless bleeps of a heart rate monitor, will only be released on the full album.

Next to this very personal track are more examples of Faki's versatility as an artist, who has seen it all and now uses the album format to work without any constraints or expectations.

A gentle yet gritty electro homage, Make Me Scream is a take on the classic breakbeat from days long gone, with hollow drums and a mysteriously sweet vocal lurking underneath the track's soothing pads and lively synth riffs.

On Tor 8 Faki combines his driving techno and strong melodic elements, subdued chords rising to create an atmosphere of euphoria, while a classic bleep keeps things on track.

Astra (taken from Fusion's more straight-laced disc one) is the most punchy outing of the record, but it still comes with a myriad of detailed sounds to explore amongst its tight-knit rhythmic corset. Twinkly synths slowly rise to make the track bloom into its full, exuberantly colourful form.

With x37 readied, it's only a few weeks until the final release of the Fusion double-album. Here at Figure we can't wait to let you explore the full range of the singular sound that Len Faki has created.

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[2LP Gatefold]

“Music that came from some intimate and deeply ethereal place that effortlessly bridged the gap between the dance
floor and the home-listening environment. Pulshar is a unique dub-heavy, soulful, psychedelic journey.”
Vladimir Ivkovic.
“A crossover sound that the deepest electronic heads and mainstream music fans can equally enjoy. The energy in their
music is universal, and moves all who are exposed to it. One of my all-time favorites”
Rod Modell ( Deepchord / Echospace )


GENRE/S: Dub, Electronica, Deep House

TRACKLISTS:
A1 Down by the river
A2 Mr. Money man
A3 Maerdream
A4 ACT 2
B1 Better than tears
B2 S.T.A.R.S
B3 Da Creator
B4 Montparnasse 2am
B5 ACT 1
C1 Jungle fever
C2 Nospheratu
C3 Sacrifice of love
C4 Dream when it's wrong
D1 The price you pay
D2 California state of mind
D3 Stepping stones
D4 Marathon man

SHORT INFO:
A double vinyl compilation that perfectly captures Pulshar’s sound: an elegant mixture of Dub, Techno, R&B &
Ambient. Contains 12 tracks previously unreleased on vinyl.
This release was certainly not meant to be a 'Best of' compilation but it is a collection of special moments that Sergio and
Pablo wanted to capture and share on one definitive release.This is an opportunity to look back on Pulshar's career in a
retrospective and reflect about how their background and influences have led to the complete sound of the act.
UMBRA / LUX (title based on their production technique that naturally blends dark and light aesthetics) contains 17
tracks that traverse the gamut of their sound with an impeccable level of quality.

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Special remarks: Double 12" Vinyl, inside out printed cover sleeve, incl. download card

GENRE: Dub, Dub Techno, Electronica, Minimal

TRACKLIST:

A1 Mr. Fix-It
A2 B-Boy Drum Machine
B1 Low Tide
B2 Shut Up And Dub
C1 Magnificent
C2 Rhythm 77
D1 Singalong Dub
D2 Abstract Dub
D3 Monotony Is Nice

SHORT INFO:
For some, melancholy is the joy of being sad. But for A Rocket In Dub, the reawakened project of Düsseldorf producer Stefan Schwander, also known under pseudonyms like Antonelli Electr. or Harmonious Thelonious, Viktor Hugo's famous saying always applies. Two years ago, the Düsseldorf producer and musician released a 4x 7" box set on Krachladen Dub, his first release after a break of 17 years at the time. Now, two years later, 9 new tracks follow as a longplayer on double vinyl and music cassette. Even more experimental, more playful, more hypnotic and with a trombone! Monotony is nice! The rocket is back in the club, teaching genres like house and minimal Jamaican dub deepness again.
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Tracklist

A1 Marquis Hawkes 'Wanna'
B1 Marquis Hawkes 'Sure Thing Baby'

Two Marquis Hawkes edits exclusively for Record Store Day. Limited to 300

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