GENRE/S: Dark Disco, Nu Disco, Trance

TRACKLISTS:

A1] Anastasia Zems & Radial Gaze - All Things Done 5:45
A2] Anastasia Zems & Radial Gaze - Quarter 25 5:29
B1] Anastasia Zems & Radial Gaze - All Things Done (Chinaski remix) 5:16
B2] Anastasia Zems & Radial Gaze - Quarter 25 (SIRS remix) 6:05

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XXX016 consists of two original tracks by Anastasia Zems & Radial Gaze on the A-side and two remixes by Chinaski & S.I.R.S on the flip side.
While the original tracks are infused with dark industrial vibes combined with a sharp kick and throbbing playful basslines, the remix side takes a completely different turn. An (unexpected) almost trance-like remix by Chinaski is best described as a rollercoaster ride that only goes higher and faster. S.I.R.S. delivers us a disco remix with the most groovy bassline that will not go unnoticed on any dancefloor. This altogether makes XXX016 an exploration of different sounds combined on
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Special remarks : Isaie - Psycho Remixed by Gerd Janson, Eagles & Butterflies and others

Tracklist 12":

A1] Isaie - Ace (Gerd Janson Special Dance Remix) 6:58
A2] Isaie - Psycho (Kiara Scuro & Tech Support Remix) 6:30
B1] Isaie - VICE II (Eagles & Butterflies Remix) 6:12
B2] Isaie - Hypnosis (SHMLSS Remix) 6:06


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Isaie’s mini album ‘Psycho’ remixed by heavy hitters Gerd Janson, Eagles & Butterflies, Kiara Scuro & Tech Support and SHMLSS.
The remixes have been road tested all over the world by our remixers and their favorite DJ’s.
Supported on BBC Radio 1 and more.

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New mini album from Isaie, new live alias from Simon Weiss, well known from releases on Rush Hour and Voyage Direct with his hit ‘Television’

Genre:Dance/ electronic music

Tracklist 12":
A1] Isaie - Ace 4:30
A2] Isaie - Vogue 3:55
A3] Isaie - VICE II 4:44
A4] Isaie - Psycho 3:21

B1] Isaie - Jacuzzi Jacuzzi 4:09
B2] Isaie - Fire in L.A. 3:46
B3] Isaie - Trance Club 4:14
B4] Isaie - Party Mode Boy Hello 4:48


Release Info:

XXX the label presents its new release XXX014. ‘XXX014 - Psycho’ is produced by Isaie, the new live alias from Simon Weiss. Simon Weiss (Isaie Reuling) already made a name for himself with stellar releases on well known labels like Rush Hour & Voyage Direct and the hit ‘Television’.
XXX014 will be a mini-album with eight tracks on vinyl. Each side contains various genre crossing tracks that could be used on different occasions, whether you are in a sweaty basement, a big festival or obscure radioshow, these tracks will do the trick. High energy guaranteed. More

Special remarks : Split ep, no B-side, just A and AA - artwork by Marisa Rappard

Tracklist 12":
A1] Split Secs - Accept The Answer 6:33
A2] Franz Scala - Overflash 6:16
AA1] Franz Scala - Overflash [Split Secs Remix] 6:02
AA2] Split Secs - Accept The Answer [Franz Scala Remix] 8:03


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On the A side we have the original tracks starting with
Split Secs - Accept The Answer which is quite the slow burner, easy building up and keeping you in a state of bewilderment with weird synths, sounds and melancholic vocals floating around.

When you're still reminiscing about the first track, Franz Scala decides to up the game with his ‘Overflash’ that contains a kick that makes the walls of every room buzz. His familiar sound can be heard throughout the whole track and will for sure make every dancefloor move.

Moving over to the AA side, Split Secs has made an absolute stellar of a remix of Franz Scala unrecognizable but surely not less danceable original. Heavy bassline, dark and dreamy pads and funky percussion alternate each other in this remix which can be described in so many words, but is best to just start listening to.

Which is exactly what also should be done to the remix by Franz Scala. Taking the slow burner by Split Secs to another tempo and level by adding his familiar sound but what makes this track so special is the synths that have been perfectly applied and will bring some heat and sweat to the dancefloor.
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Genre: EBM, WAVE, Techno,

Tracklist 12":

A1] The Populists - Horror House 5:59
A2] The Populists - Air Rance 7:28
A3] - The Populists - Cockbox 6:12

B1] The Populists - Horror House (Marc Houle remix) 6:58
B2] The Populists - Air Rance (Coloray remix) 5:01

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XXX the label returns strong in 2021 with an original EP by none other than The Populists aka Yan Wagner. Yan Wagner has been making a name for himself in the scene for a while now with his distinctive The Populists sound. XXX012 is no different. With three original tracks on the A-side; EBM, minimalistic synth music, banging drum machines, genre bending, different energy styles, but all are functional club tools in their own way. Just what you would expect from The Populists. The B-side contains two remixes by veteran of the scene Marc Houle and fellow Dutchie Coloray.

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Special remarks : New Beat remix by Nick Berlin (aka San Soda)

Genre: Electro, House, New Beat

Tracklist 12":
A1 - MYTRON - NAVIGATOR
A2 - MYTRON - DRAAI (FT. DREEMS)
A3 - MYTRON - ALLGEGENWAERTIG
B1 - MYTRON - ABCD
B2 - MYTRON - PLAZA
B3 - MYTRON - PLAZA (NICK BERLIN NEW BEAT MIX)


Short Info:
XXX011 exists of 5 diverse electronic tracks by Mytron which could be played at every moment.
From high energy dance music, to dream house, to aggressive chug. This EP has it all.
To top it off, the remix by Nick Berlin (aka San Soda) will certainly be liked among new beat lovers.

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Special remarks : remix by Machinegewehr

Genre: Italo

Tracklist 12":
A1 - LUCA DELL'ORSO - STATIC WORLD
A2 - LUCA DELL'ORSO - WRONG
A3 - LUCA DELL'ORSO - PATTERNS IN OUR HEAD
B1 - LUCA DELL'ORSO - EXCESSIVE DANCE
B2 - LUCA DELL'ORSO - EXCESSIVE DANCE [MACHINEGEWEHR REMIX]


Short Info:

XXX009 provided by a really talented guy from the east of the Netherlands who goes by the name of Luca dell'Orso. Full on italo on this ep from high energy italo to more sophisticated slow burners. This ep is showcasing what Luca dell'Orso is capable of.
Machinegewehr on remix duties who takes one of the originals into a more darker approach suitable for dark basements when we're able to party again.

Vital Sales Points:
Already played and supported by Black Madonna, Massimiliano Pagliara amongst others

Artwork by: Niels van Haaften. For this sleeve, instead of using conventional methods for image production, graphic designer Niels van Haaften decided to code his own image processing algorithm from scratch.
The algorithm translated an image of flowers into this colorful and abstract album cover.


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Special remarks : Remix by Manfredas

Tracklist 12":

a1 Stijn Sadée - Zindagi 6:43
a2 Stijn Sadée - Dynamite Fishing 5:53
a3 Stijn Sadée - Satin 6:00
b1 Stijn Sadée - Satin [Manfredas remix] 7:46
b2 Stijn Sadée - Diving With Humpbacks 7:27

Short Info:

XXX starts 2020 fresh with catalog number XXX008. A diverse ep with four original tracks by Stijn Sadée, who had a killer release on Kitjen in 2018. It’s not the first time we see Stijn Sadée releasing on XXX, but this time he delivered a proper EP. Manfredas is on remix duty on the b-side. When Stijn was playing his live set on a festival in Amsterdam Manfredas saw him play. They clicked soundwise and a remix idea was born. Artwork was made by artist Thomas Sadée in collaboration with Stijn himself.

Vital Sales Points:

Already played and supported by massimiliano pagliara, il est vilaine, nuno dos santos, dave harvey, curses and many others
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Special remarks : Split EP with Spencer Miles & Zakmina

Tracklist 12":

A1 Spencer Miles - Left Behind 6:31
A2 Spencer Miles – Inverted Reality 6:06
AA1 Zakmina – GTI 5:47
AA2 Zakmina – Manson Speech 5:35

Short Info:
XXX is back with an Split 12“ EP. On the A side we have Spencer Miles and on the AA side Zakmina. Once again XXX brings artists from all around the globe together on 12“. Spencer Miles brings us some dark brooding tracks all the way from Oregon, while Zakmina from Lithuania adds up to the heat with two bangers that for sure will shudder the dancefloor. The artwork is by upcoming photographer Joost Termeer, who is based in Utrecht in the Netherlands. When he heard the track he thought of fire, which was the inspiration for the artwork. We couldn’t agree more.

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Tracklist 12":
A1] No love no matter
A2] Substance energy
B1] What’s this sound
B2] Ceremony


Short Info:

XXX006 is created by the upcoming duo Younger Than Me. With stellar releases on Bordello A Parigi and Tusk Wax with diverse music that ranges from disco to new wave to what they call themselves '90's rave euphoria’. XXX006 can best be described with one word; Rave.
Artwork by Raymond Teitsma

Vital Sales Points:
Support/played by: Marvin & Guy, Job Jobse, Jennifer Cardini, Roi Perez, Discodromo, Vladimir Ivkovic, Franz Scala, Perel, Pional Musiq, Sean Johnston, Prins Thomas, Curses, Simple Symmetry,
Jason Kendig, Severino


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Four tracks that capture the various emotional moments of the dance floor. Produced by Brian Ring in Berlin. Remixed by Honey Soundssystem member Jason Kendig in New York.
The photo on the cover comes from established Amsterdam photographer Sander Meisner.

Tracklist:
A1] Big Town Boy Small City Dreams
A2] Crumbling Chasm
B1] Big Town Boy Small City Dreams [Jason Kendig Remix]
B2] Safe Space


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Vinyl Only, Hand stamped and hand numbered 12" Vinyl + Downloadlink for bonus track + Sticker

Second and last part of our edit series, pressed on a 12" with sounds from all over the world

Tracklist:

A1] Magnifique
A2] Stijn Sadée
B1] Iñigo Vontier
B2] DJ Rocca

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12" Compilation (XXX004)

Tracklist info:
XXX004 is a compilation that will take you on a trip full of emotions.
We carefully selected nine different tracks by nine different artists released on two different vinyls, suitable for all type of situations.
Part one is dancefloor ready with four tracks produced by artists from all over Europe. The cover is designed by artofsomething, a well known artist in Amsterdam nightlife. His artwork fits perfectly with the infinite nature of this release.

A1] JMII - Spell
A2] Miskotom - Vila Dei Misteri
B1] Damon Jee - Paranoia
B2] Stijn Sadeé - Moiin
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This record is pure Italian craftsmanship and brought to you by Mushrooms Project & Almunia.
Expect dark balearic summer vibes all over this one.
Fellow countrymen Daniele Baldelli & Dionigi gave 'Arena Raindrops' a cosmic makeover.
Artwork coverage comes from the north of The Netherlands where Klaas Jonkman was inspired by the Rupicola Peruvianus to paint the cover of this record.

Enjoy this piece of art.

A1] Mushrooms Project & Almunia - Wave Form
A2] Mushrooms Project & Almunia - Eyo
B1]- Mushrooms Project & Almunia - Arena Raindrops
B2]- Mushrooms Project & Almunia - Arena Raindrops (Daniele Baldelli & Dionigi Remix)

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This first release on XXX, will be accompanied with custom made artwork by PATRICK VAN VLIET.

Patrick's work has evolved from pop surrealistic, psychedelic imagery to a Dutch social realism. He incorporates social annoyances and public degeneration from day to day life in his images. These images seem familiar but alienate. Alienation by disrupting the familiar with uncanny elements and deviant colors. A perfect mix for this release.
"It felt like a long wait for us, but finally we can present the first artist on our label XXX; JACK PATTERN". With great honor we introduce to you this collective consists of three producers who live and breath deep in the heart of Switzerland. They delivered four diverse and atmospheric stellar dance floor tracks with serious hints to the late '80s.

A1] Jack Pattern - John Snailhole's Seduction
A2] Jack Pattern - Revolting Stud
B1] Jack Pattern - Strawbery Galaxy
B2] Jack Pattern - Fault Dizziness
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Vinyl Only, Hand stamped and hand numbered 12" Vinyl + Downloadlink for bonus track + Sticker

Tracklist 12":

A1] JMII
A2] Il Est Vilaine
B1] Marvin & Guy
B2] SHMLSS
Digital Bonus Track: Marvin & Guy


Textextext -
"The first part of our limited edit series.
Four obscure electronic edits pressed on a 12" plus a digital bonus track. Look out for part two following later this year".
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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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Tracklist:

A1. Dilute Developer
A2. Subtractive Color
B1. Stop Bath
B2. Fixer

Beat machine freak duo Bill Converse and Patricia (Max Ravitz) present 380/750, a new EP on Acid Test that blends the two producers’ singular styles to form an emotive “introspection on the dance floor” experience over the course of 4 tracks.

Recorded at Ravitz’s Brooklyn studio over the course of two days, 380/750 features raw, no-multitrack, no-edit live recordings that showcase the duo’s intuition for expressive rhythm tracks. Considering Converse’s roots in the 90’s Michigan rave scene, and Ravitz’s Chicago upbringing, the midwestern strains really shine through. With rhythm-composer mutations, acid dripping over atmospheric synth textures, and the ever-present jack throughout, 380/750 offers a deep sound to get lost in that feels both new and classic at the same time.







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