Born into a family of artists and musicians Jacob Otten began playing piano and drums at age 5 after hearing his grandfathers Duke Ellington record and trying to replay "C-Jam Blues". From that first pivotal moment Jacob- known as Kid Sublime- has since devoted his heart and soul to all things music. From his early days drumming in Hardcore Punk bands to touring the world with Brazillian band Zuco 103 and working in the infamous record store Fat Beats, he quickly laid down a strong and solid foundation to build his career as a producing musician and Disc Jockey.

After trying out an Akai MPC 60 in the late 90's, Kid Sublime got hooked to the machine and a few years later he released his first House 12", "Tea For Two" which was later re-edited by Francois K. He then crafted a myriad of future soul classics for Dutch label Kindred Spirits like his 'Basement Soul' album. From House anthems on his own 'Ballroom Radio Records' imprint that have rocked dance floors all over the world, to Japan only albums that where so hot that the legendary BBE records re-released them so that more ears could hear KS's unmistakable sound. A true master of his craft, "Straat Coach" an opus of sorts, is his first full blown Dutch Rap album, humorous and witty but backed by insane 'bang it in ya jeep' style beats. More

Amsterdam based Kid Sublime returns in 2020 with his new record: “The Umami EP” on his own Ballroom Radio Records More

'The Kid' is back! Mister Jacob Otten as known as Kid Sublime has been delivering twelve-inch discs of love to the international House scene for many years now. His sound is soulful, purposefully energetic, very playful and always straight from the heart. Let his creations raise your spirits and make you feel insipred, for music is life's greatest expression of love.

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Hot Shot Sounds expand their remit with the launch of Peddlin Trax, a new house-orientated series to "keep you riding all day and into the night". First up is the legend of Amsterdam's house and hip-hop scene, the master Kid Sublime; anyone that follows his work on the Dopeness Galore label will agree this is a fine choice. "Real Hipsters Don't Dance" tees off in a Kenny Dope does b-boy house kind of vibe, whilst "That Ringtone Shit" is on more of a Dog In The Night tip. Down below, both "Get High" and "One For Ibiza" are pure house bliss, the sort of cuts you love to slip in the mix, whilst Kid Sublime heads off into buttery beatdown boogie territory on closing track "S.E.X.X.X. Met Jouwww". A strong start to the series. More

Kid Sublime rolls back in on an X-Large house tip...TIP!

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The inimitable Dr San Proper returns with his second album Ferotones following up his debut 2012 long play smasher Animal (on Rush Hour). It’s been a tumultuous and colorful journey since, and although the sound might have changed, San still delivers a collection of songs off the cuff and straight from the heart.

The eight tracks collected here are odes to lost love, as San tries to win back the heart of that very special someone. Penned deep in the pit of emotion, San recorded the songs in only a handful of sessions. With the assistance of Amsterdam stalwart and Safe Trip regular Darling, San could lean more towards the wavey guitar sounds and danceable disco workouts he had in mind.

“The songs just came out this way,” he says. Raw and honest, while at the same time lying through his teeth. “If you check the lyrics, I’m promising my girl the world, even though I never deliver.” And that’s the conundrum at the core of this record - challenged but aware of it, San celebrates the faults just as much as the blessings, before embarking on the long, healing journey back to love.

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The Dutch six piece put their heads together to create two laidback tunes full of atmosphere and organic magic that blend just the right amount of spontaneity and song craft. The band have honed their sound at home and on stage with sold-out shows in and around Amsterdam, including as support act for bands such as Jungle By Night.

The A side track Loud N’ Stuff is one of those special moments when all the elements just fall into place, coming together in a hungover haze of new wave disco jams and dancing at their studio space in Haarlem. On the flip, Pada Pada combines tropical rhythms and percussion with lush chord progressions to perfectly soundtrack those cocktails by the pool on a wavy summer eve. Both tracks were recorded with Nic Mauskovic, with additional passes on the mixer for dubs and delays, to give the tracks an extra spacey sheen. More

London-Amsterdam connect for this lush one!

UK legend IG Culture brings some London bruk boogie to the mix of Believe as LCSM, the afro-futuristic jazz venture known as Likwid Continual Space Motion. A joint release between Dopeness Galore and INI Movement originator Shamis.

“One for the real heads, made for dance floors in dim basements” More

Mini LP with insert.

The musical vagabond returns to spread his Gospel of L.O.V.E.

San "Dr." Proper presents his third EP on Dopeness Galore with a selection
of kindred sounds and spirits encountered around the earth while on tour.
The result is an intriguing six-track EP that documents the musical
collaborations that sparked to the pulse of cities like Casablanca, Bogota,
Amsterdam and Medellin, straight back to the dungeon of Volkshotel where
they fused these tracks in an Amsterdamic fashion.

"where we did some afternoon-jams alongside some after-effects to spread the
gospel of sentiment and love.”

L.O.V.E. part 3 features upcoming artists such as Mr. Cruz, Elias Mazian,
Bobbi and V. Bannier as well as local musicians from studios around the
world, moulding a colorful record with traditional Arabique, Latin-Americain
and western influences to create that unmistakable Proper sound. More

Searching for that new Dam Funk-esk or Brian Ellis-esk tune to set the roof on fire? Look no further! Munir delivers 5 luscious grooves pleasing the listener.
"Underground House Music from Indonesia." Munir surfed the globe with his band MIDNIGHT RUNNERS and stirred up the underground Funk community worldwide, earning him releases on Omega Supreme Records, Groove College and more recent at Hobo Camp Records. His early Disco and New Age influences result into heavy Funk and House sounds. Through vintage beat machines and synths, and with the help of his friend from Japan; Azumi, Munir captures the feeling of the late 70s and early 80s and transforms it into well-balanced layered cuts from 2016. Both sides showcase his skills and passion. Thick chord arrangements on the keys, boogie basslines and smooth guitar licks create his recognizable sound. More

Hypnotizing Nostalgia that Dictates the Dance Floor More

For its latest release, Weirdest Dream has landed on Dopeness Galore for a supernova of atmospheric sounds called White Worms More

Moody repetitions with a Chilean background. More

Mystifying Stump Valley mixed House and Disco to a Balearic, almost hypnotic Ambient “zen”. According to legend Stump Valley moved their whole studio offline and into the woods. More

San Proper gushing on DG..small initial pressing on this one... be quick... TIP! San: “Lovers, friends, fam. and fans – Love is in the air, get ready.” Finally, the craze you’ve all been waiting for. This EP listens like one of Dr. Proper’s infamous radio show or deejay set. Impossible to categorize; dropping House, Electro, Funk, and paying homage to Disco. L.O.V.E. is a collaboration with Ms. Hollywood. An alliance that results in the whole breathing sexy and deep. Whereas San Proper stays in character for the rest of the EP. His use of the reverb adds shine and glory, and the drums are hit hard. In other words, music with an unprecedented character–just the way we like it. Above all; one to keep safely in your bag at all times More

Searching for that new Dam Funk-esk or Brian Ellis-esk tune to set the roof on fire? Look no further! Munir delivers 5 luscious grooves pleasing the listener.
"Underground House Music from Indonesia." Munir surfed the globe with his band MIDNIGHT RUNNERS and stirred up the underground Funk community worldwide, earning him releases on Omega Supreme Records, Groove College and more recent at Hobo Camp Records. His early Disco and New Age influences result into heavy Funk and House sounds. Through vintage beat machines and synths, and with the help of his friend from Japan; Azumi, Munir captures the feeling of the late 70s and early 80s and transforms it into well-balanced layered cuts from 2016. Both sides showcase his skills and passion. Thick chord arrangements on the keys, boogie basslines and smooth guitar licks create his recognizable sound. More

San Proper gushing on DG..small initial pressing on this one... be quick... TIP! San: “Lovers, friends, fam. and fans – Love is in the air, get ready.” Finally, the craze you’ve all been waiting for. This EP listens like one of Dr. Proper’s infamous radio show or deejay set. Impossible to categorize; dropping House, Electro, Funk, and paying homage to Disco. L.O.V.E. is a collaboration with Ms. Hollywood. An alliance that results in the whole breathing sexy and deep. Whereas San Proper stays in character for the rest of the EP. His use of the reverb adds shine and glory, and the drums are hit hard. In other words, music with an unprecedented character–just the way we like it. Above all; one to keep safely in your bag at all times More

A compilation of the finest by the late saxophone player George Adams. Get introduced into the world of avantgarde and postbop jazz More

Melbourne’s got it (goin’ on)! Returning back to the city we hauled in yet another producer. M5K fixes us up with three edgy House tracks together with smooth, synthesized melodies and a wicked kick.
M5K has built up quite the resume, with releases on Melbourne recordlabels. Not just some new kid on the block, eh! Exactly the reason we’re excited to have him featured on Dopeness Galore.
The A side will get the party started. ‘We Got It (Goin’ On)’ reels you in with the synthesized boogie and sci-fi sound effects the Melbourne sound is known for. The track steadily climaxes to a high-energy war of sounds, making you want to get on
down by laying the track down with a double kick. Now, get ready for the flip side! We kept the artwork black, because this release
just feels dirty. Just listen to how grimy the bass gets and let Shawty tell you why. The final and title track is layered with repeating chords over a groovy baseline. M5K really breaks it down with ‘Healin Feelin’.

Sounds like Mike Dunn from Melbourne, if you like the edge of MD X-press you shouldn’t miss this! More

A collaborative project from Melbourne's Andras Fox and Oscar Key Sung.....more sooooooon! TIP! More

10 years of Dopeness Galore brings forth an exciting new project between well established future soul producer Inkswel and blossoming underground RnB vocalist Charli James. Inkswel has worked tirelessly in the last few years crafting formidable EPs for Firecracker, Rush Hour, Burek, Boogiebash, Hot Shot, Faces, This Thing, Wolf,
Cityfly and of course his GINSENG ROOT 12" on Dopeness Galore. Charli has contributed vocals to tracks with Freekwency, Maseratay & Kid Sublime, Red Rackem and the upcoming Uglyink project on City Fly, her sweet sultry Soul vocals embody the vibes of timeless 90s RnB, classical Jazz training and an innocence unrestrained by the conventions of influence. Together the pair bring together Boom Bap Soul, Andrés esq sample based House and Peven Everett heartfelt buildup House into the FLASHING LIGHTS project. Three tracks of unrestrained, unique, soulful music, unlike anything else. Backed by killer remixes from DG's very own KID SUBLIME and japanese deep house don KEZ YM and topped off with next level art by JOEL VDK. Comes in brown cardboard sleeve with the artwork on a separate printed inlay. More

Strong release by Amsterdam’s Rob Manga and Philly’s lovely Lady Alma aka Alma Horton. Includes another Kid Sublime refix, Things Will only Get Better.
Being around in Amsterdam’s club scene for many years Manga finds himself on top of his game. On the 20th of April he spun 24 hours vinyl at his AM/PM party collaborating with many of his friends. Alma Horton, singer from Philadelphia and known for her works with the likes of 4Hero, King Britt and 7inch king Rich Medina, contributes with her powerful yet delicate vocals. More