out 26th of sept
Ugly drums! Real ugly drums? Well, in fact it doesn't matter! Quintessentials 25 is a stunning 3-tracker from new signing Ugly Drums aka Steffen Baldo (who released an obscure white label on Rush Hour recently). Steffen is a master when it comes to deep spooky house tunes, just check the a-side track "alright alright". Yes, it has a slight TP feel we think. The b-side shows Steffen's second love, which is pure house music with a disco twist. Ugly? Not at all, it's beautiful! More

Tracklist 12” :
A1: Dub theory I
A2: Dub theory II
B1: Dub theory III
B2: Dub theory IV


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13 years after his first release on Quintessentials, Italian master of Chicago House Simoncino is back on the label! With his impressive release catalogue and his love for vintage sounds, Simoncino is always welcome back. The EP title hints at what his new release is all about: Dub Techno! All of us are still fond of those BC and CR releases, so there’s a strong need to check out Simoncino’s 4 “dub theories”! Classic tunes!







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Tracklist 12" :
A : I know you can
B1: Take me higher
B2: House family


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Ralph Session is no stranger to the House music scene. He's been dropping House tunes for years on quality labels like Razor n Tape, Local Talk, Freerange, Nervous…and he's not stopping there! His "For The House Heads" release on Quintessentials combines NYC Deep House vibes with modern & classic touches. Awaiting you are 3 dope club cuts he's crafted, complete with punchy beats, heavy bass lines, uplifting vocals and catchy melodies. This summer will be a hot one for the House heads!






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Tracklist 12” :
A : Crush ft. Kayczwe (Hitman on set remix)
B1: Haibo ft. Sololo
B2: Just saying


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Detroit’s finest Alton Miller third release on Quintessentials is a more straight club affair. Keeping a deep soulful edge, Alton introduces guest producers Kayczwe and Sololo for some grooves and vibes alive! Timeless tracks to dance and listen to - nuff said!








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Tracklist 12” :

A: I know – I am
B1: Deep rotation
B2: TE2 (Blackburn Warehouse mix)


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The mysterious Black Fan is back! After his releases on Local Talk and Quintessentials, Black Fan is for sure one to watch in 2024. „I know – I am“ is his most mature work to date and shows his love for House and Techno when it started – New York, Detroit, Sheffield! Black Fan has his roots in the good old rave and early House days and has many stories to tell! He was DJing at places like „The Dance Factory“, „The Eclipse“, „Tolerance“ plus more times at the now legendary „Energy“ parties than he cares to remember, and has kept in love with House and Techno ever since. Be ready for „I know – I am“, a proper New York/New Jersey styled house tune or „deep rotation“ and „TE2“ - raw, deep and detrotish with a touch of UK techno! Ready for 2024!

Artwork pic shows the aftermath Blackburn warehouse party, Nelson 1989/90.







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Tracklist 12” :
A1: Freakout cult (K Groove)
A2: IMRL 4U (feat. Amber Kuti)

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After his faboulus album „All the colours“, the one and only producer and painter Andy Ash is back on Quintessentials! Cat. Number 88 is a limited (150 copies) one sided 12“ with two different tracks, showing again Andy’s versatility. US-inspired house grooves or Italo disco smashers, he can do it all! And yes, check the digial bonus „Round hands“ for some serious Acid! 88 all round!







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Tracklist 12” :
A1: Keep on groovin’
A2: Freakin’
B1: Come get me
B2: Easy loving you


Short info:
Hailing from the south of Italy, Nico Lahs is a man of many tasks. Besides running the great „Cosmic Rhythm“ label, Nico has more than a decade of quality house music releases on labels like Moods & Grooves, Local Talk, Omena, Delusions of Grandeur or Josh Wink’s Ovum under his belt! „Easy loving you“ shows his diverse skills: proper club trax („Keep on groovin’“), freaky yet groovy stuff (well… “Freakin’“), emotional deep house („Come get me“) and raw and deep tunes („Easy loving you“), Nico Lahs can do it all! So yeah, we think it‘s quite an essential release ;)






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Tracklist 12” :
A1: Hot ingredients
A2: Four flowers
B1: I can take that
B2: We gonna get ya


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It’s about time for the first release of this true master of deep jazzy house, Shaka! Shaka has an impressive list of releases, ranging back to the mid 90’s with some raw techno up to now with releases on Local Talk or his own label Vibes and Grooves for some serious deep house. His „Four flowers EP“
has plenty of soul soothing jazz-funk grooves nailed to a deep house beat and you just feel that Shaka is a real musician. And we agree, these 4 tracks are hot ingredients!





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Tracklist 12” :
A1: Find some, get some
A2: Find some, get some (dub)
B: Run the blues


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Detroit legend Alton Miller is back on Quintessentials with another, well yes, essential EP! The follow up to the „Essentials ya dig“ (QE 82) is his new „Run the essentials“, a beautiful deep house release that shows all of Alton’s qualities. Deep and soulful yet raw and groovy, these three tracks include another highlight: Alton Miller’s vocals! Classy and mature proper House music we dare to say!





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Tracklist 2x12” :

A1: The sound feat. Erik Rico
A2 : Life feat. Faber
B1: I’m here feat. Amber Kuti
B2: In the village
C1: Os talking
C2: Mad affection
D1: Another
D2: Letting go feat. Nexus Techne




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„All The Colours“ was a concept that came about from Andy Ash bringing together his music and visual art in an attempt to try and identify the common ground between the two. In both mediums, Andy attempts to convey the full range of human identity – at first you see and hear euphoria and playfulness, but look a little closer and you will also notice anger, sadness and tension. On this album, Andy approaches house music as the vehicle to convey many different feelings. These tracks are designed to be played on the dancefloor and bring people together – this is what house music has always been about!

The whole album was made over a two-year period in Andy’s home studio using a mixture of analogue hardware and samples. During this period, Andy was suffering with some significant mental health problems and this album represents his attempts to channel this energy into something productive. This is also the first time Andy has worked with vocalists, bringing a new dimension to his music. Whether it is the old school inspired „The sound“ which features vocalist Erik Rico, or the deep and moody „I’m Here“ featuring Liverpool vocalist Amber Kuti, this album brings many different shades of house music to the table! A real statement!





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(INCL. ALTON MILLER, BLACK FAN AND DAN PIU REMIXES)

Tracklist 12” :

A: I’m here feat. Amber Kuti (Alton Miller remix)
B1: The sound feat. Erik Rico (Black Fan remix)
B2: The sound feat. Erik Rico (Dan Piu remix)


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Musician and visual artist Andy Ash has been around for quite some time and may be considered as a „hidden gem“. With his forthcoming album „All The Colours“, this will change! Andy fuses differnet styles from past to present easily and this teaser 12“ is just an small bit of what will blossom on the album. Andy has worked with vocalists, bringing a new dimension to his music. Whether it is the old school inspired „The sound“ which features vocalist Erik Rico, or the deep and moody „I’m Here“ featuring Liverpool vocalist Amber Kuti, these tracks are designed to be played on the dancefloor and bring people together – this is what House Music has always been about!




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Tracklist 12" :

A: Where u r
B1: Hard to lose
B2: Give it up (Boddhi Satva afirki soul remix)


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It's a great honour to announce this Detroit legend: Alton Miller! Alton needs no introduction. A classy producer for decades, we're more than happy that he sent us some essentials over for his new ep - essentials ya dig! The main track "Where u r" is a deep, emotional and jazzy clubber, just right for some hot summer club action. The flip side offers again top quality with "Hard to lose", which is pure detroit magic and "Give it up", a track that origianlly has been relesed in 2010 and now gets a deep soulful jazzy remix from Boddhi Satva. Essentials ya dig, indeed! And yes, we love that fantastic artwork by Giza One too!



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Tracklist 12” :
A: Pushin on
B1: Together
B2: Trashcamp

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Simon Hinter is enjoying the Saturday nights! He’s steadily progessing with his sound and the results are proving him right: Simon just released his second ep on Jimpster’s beloved Freerange label, plus a new releases on Moment Cinethique. And: „wanna make love“ from his first Quintessentials release (QE73) has just been included on the new DJ Kicks (K7) by Disclosure! We dare to say „WOW“! The new „Saturday night ep“ is the finest blend of House, Disco and Techno in the distinctive Simon Hinter way – bassy, raw and funky! Get ready for your saturday night!



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Tracklist 12” :

A: Lightbulb transaction
B1: Repeaters
B2: Revolving shadows

Short info:
Liverpudlian Andy Ash is no stanger to the scene. Improving his production skills over many years, Andy has an impressive list of labels he released on: Stillove4music, Delusions of Grandeur, Dessous or Foto Recordings just to name but a few. After two compialtion tracks for Quintessentials, it’s time for his first full release! The „Lightbulb EP“ starts with „Lightbulb transaction“, a straight floating club track just perfect for these summer nights. The b-side goes deeper, focusing on slower beats yet keeping the „summer vibe“. Andy Ash is not only a master when it comes to the perfect blend of House, Disco and Techno, he is also a very talented painter, as you can see on his artwork! Hats off for the music and the design Andy!


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Tracklist 12” :

A1: Baby needs a fix
A2: Future RVBD
B1: I’ll make you hot
B2: Tiger fisted


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The mysterious Black Fan is back again! After his recent 7“ with Greymatter, he goes bigger this time and releases a proper 4-track 12“. We know that Black Fan has already released on respected labels like Wolf Music and Local Talk. We also know that he loves vintage analog studio gear as much as we love his old school touched tunes. But we don’t know what „RVBD“ means. And what’s with „tiger fisted“? Maybe we will find out! In the meantime enjoy this proper old school release.


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Limited to 111 copies!

Tracklist 7” :
A: Greymatter : Tesla (Black Fan’s Soundfactory Dub 7” rework)
B: Black Fan: Cuttlefish (7“ mix)

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This little beauty comes from Greymatter and Black Fan, two long-term friends and ex-studio partners.
Greymatter aka Graham Luckhurst continues to steadily release his unique blend of dance & electronics on labels including Toolroom, Future Disco, WOLF Music, Brownswood and more. His track “Tesla” treated by Black Fan (Local Talk, WOLF Music) in a Soundfactory way: powerful and reduced House music! Black Fan’s “Cuttlefish” on the flipside is this groovy, dreamy electronic music – was that once called “intelligent techno”? Anyway, just a pure bliss! More to come from Black Fan on Quintessentials soon! Ah yeah, this 7” is limited to 111 copies, so better be fast.


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Tracklist 12” :
A: Has gone
B1: Ballad
B2: Misty

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How deep can you go? Well, you better ask Japanese master Jank! Jank is another example of these “hidden gems”, but releasing on labels like City Fly, Mysterious Works and Boogie Café says it all. The “Piece of ballad ep” on Quintessentials is super deep and emotional House music. Keeping the BPM low and adding soul power and a jazzy laidback feel make these 3 tunes massive. Don’t look away if you’re into Theo Parrish and alikes!

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Tracklist 12” :

A1: Otw
A2: Shakyabody
B: Evolution

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Atlanta’s hot shot Stefan Ringer is the man for the last Quintessentials release in 2020. He has been building up his reputation with eclectic music on NDATL Muzik, People of Earth or his own FWM Entertainment label and he now makes „The difference“ for Quintessentials. Stefan Ringer offers up a loose and soulful take on MPC-made house full of deep tips and sci-fi tricks. „Otw“ and „Shakyabody“ are a well balanced mixture of smooth and raw with catchy rhythms, subtle vocals, warped synths and dirty claps. „Evolution“ is an 11 minutes long monster of a ambientish track - deep, dreamy and the perfect sound to reflect on a turbulant year. This is the difference! By Stefan Ringer!
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Special Remarks: clear marbled 180g vinyl + stamped sleeve


Tracklist:

A - Tizinabi Part I (23:02 min)
B - Tizinabi Part II (22:38 min)


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Ornaments presents the latest LP 'Tizinabi' from the skilled trio Wareika, a 45-minute cohesive album
that effortlessly blends electronic and organic sounds. Despite its roots in dub and house music, the
album offers a unique experience by including classical instruments such as guitar and piano
flawlessly integrated. The result is a captivating and harmonious sonic landscape that stands on its
own.
Each part flows into the next, creating a dynamic that holds the listener's attention from start to finish.
Throughout the LP, Wareika masterfully combines intricate layers of sound, weaving together hypnotic
melodies and smooth percussion to create a tapestry of sound that is both complex and accessible.
For fans of deeper electronic music with funk and soul, "Tizinabi" is a must-hear that showcases
Wareika's dedication to pushing boundaries in the genre. With previous releases on esteemed labels
such as Perlon and Mule Musiq, Wareika's distinctive style and musical character are fully showcased
on this album. So sit back, relax, and let the beautiful sounds of "Tizinabi" transport you to new and
exciting places.

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Format : Vinyl 12” (180 gr., Limited Full Cover)

Track list :
A1 Dam Swindle feat. Jitwam - Coffee in the morning
A2 Dam Swindle feat. Jitwam - Move out the way
B1 Dam Swindle feat. Jitwam - Coffee in the morning (Prins Thomas diskomiks)
B2 Dam Swindle feat. Jitwam - Coffee in the morning (dub mix)

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Detroit Swindle follow up last year’s soulful highlight ‘The life behind things’ with some impeccable disco-funk on steroids: the Coffee in the
Morning EP featuring Jitwam. The ep features 2 originals, a dub mix and a stunning extended remix by Norwegian disco don Prins Thomas.
For Coffee in the morning, Detroit Swindle team up with India-via-London-to-NYC vocalist Jitwam, whose recent album Honeycomb on Tartelet
and his live collaboration with Kamaal Williams have shown the world just how talented he really is.
Coffee in the morning is more than anything a funk fueled disco bomb. The energy is set by a rolling bassline with a live touch (thanks to Xander
Vrienten) and percussion courtesy of their go-to-percussion-guy: Mauskovic Dance Band member Chris Bruining. The track bursts into action once
Jitwam’s vocals come in. His purple colored vocals push through with a full-on slapback delay, which adds nicely to the vintage vibe of the track.
The lyrics are fun in a tongue-in-cheek kind of way and deal with life’s more pressing matters like all the things you can have alongside your
coffee. You could argue that this track is not really about coffee, but something far more perverse, but that’s up to you decide. Back on topic: The
track takes a sharp jazzy turn once the saxophone is introduced (played by UK bred, Amsterdam based jazz dude Finn Peters), which moves
nicely between catchy riffs and completely berserk jazz-isms. Its the full on original that works best for us, but if you’re not really into coffee –or
vocals for that matter- there’s a more straightforward dub mix as well that steers away from all the breakfast related insinuations.
The a-side also holds the second collaboration, which moves into NY garage territory. Shuffling 909 percussion, live shakers and snares set the
vibe along with Jitwam’s vocals directing you to ‘Move out the way!’. The track is bumping, the bassline is thumping and the crowd could very well
be … (yes, it rhymes). The energy pitches up a notch once the synth hits come in and it flows up and down nicely into a section where strings,
Rhodes and cowbells take over into the breakdown. That’s where you get a moment to catch your breath, just before the full track comes back into
action again. If it weren’t for Corona, we’d see this funky house tune played at beach parties, rooftops, intimate clubs and house-head-gatherings
across the world for sure.
On the B-side, its Prins Thomas who takes you on a 10 minute long Scandi-disco trip with live drums and Thomas himself funkin’ on the bass. He
makes perfect use of the dreamy elements of Coffee in the morning, making his version an intimate and provocative dubby disco burner. If the
energy of the original is too much, this version might just be perfect for you.
This is a special piece of music for us that we’ve worked on for a long time and we’re really happy to finally share it with you. Let’s hope we all get
a chance to play the music out loud to more people than just your neighbors and your cat.
Yours Sincerely,
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Tracklist:
A: DEEP UNDER SOBRIETY REGIME
B: LOOKING THROUGH A GLASSY MIND
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2LP in gatefold sleeve incl. CD - is is the only edition WW to be with CD included - UPC : 5060281618207 Release : 21.04.2014

A few years ago, A-Trak got together with the pioneering house/garage producer Armand Van Helden to form the playful dance duo Duck Sauce, and they quickly scored a vast international hit with "Barbra Streisand." Now, nearly four years after that song landed, they're finally ready to release Quack, their giddy and engaging debut album, which features singles like "Radio Stereo," "It's You," and, yes, "Barbra Streisand."
The album is not a typical dance album but a whole lot of fun: Quack pushes the boundaries of house music and sampling into an absurdly visual listening experience, interwoven with skits, scratching and irresistible loops.

VINYL 1
A1 "Chariots Of The Gods" (ft. Rockets) / A2 "Charlie Chazz & Rappin Ralph" / A3 "It's You"
B1 "Goody Two Shoes" / B2 "Radio Stereo" / B3 "aNYway"
VINYL 2
C1 "NRG" / C2 "Everyone" (ft. Teddy Toothpick) / C3 "Ring Me"
D1 "Barbra Streisand" / D2 "Spandex" / D3 "Time Waits For No-One"


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(colored eco vinyl)

Genre: House, Minimal, Electronica

Tracklist :
A1. The Spacetime Curvature (DJ Qu Remix) - A2. I Feel Stronger Now (Patrice Scott Remix) -
B1. Ripple Effect (Call Super Remix)

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In the wake of Portable’s acclaimed album My Sentient Shadow comes a trio of remixes which expand
on his unique slant on techno and synth-pop. Finding three artists who reflect his own experimental
tendencies within dance music, Alan Abraham’s original productions head into unexpected new places
while retaining the physical, club-ready energy he manages to instill in his own creations.
A true auteur within techno, DJ Qu brings a sense of poise and drama to ‘The Spacetime Curvature’
as he patiently builds the track into a fierce peak time monster driven by snarling bass and his
signature sizzling, shuffled percussion.
Patrice Scott has a reliably smooth, immersive approach to deep Detroit house, and it lends itself
beautifully to Abraham’s melancholic vocal on ‘I Feel Stronger Now’.
Leaning in on the jazz dimension of his wide-ranging electronica, Call Super revels in the sweetness of
‘Ripple Effect’ and places delicate piano playing upfront before slipping into a relaxed, sentimental
kind of garage and eventually edging towards an uplifting, off-centre strain of house music.
Individual in their own right and yet naturally entwined with the emotional intention of the original
versions, this is a set of remixes which pay full credit to the source material while offering something
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EAN: 7640157610535 - VINYL EDITION FINALLY AVAILABLE! no sales to Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux
-features download card with full album + 2 bonus tracks ("Crazy in Love" and "Palabras") -exclusive vinyl cover artwork! -lyrics printed on the jacket (available for the first time)
TRACKLISTING
1. Walking with a Ghost 2. Invisible Man 3. Castle in the Snow 4. Jolan 5. Bugs & Flowers 6. Hey! 7. Teddy Bear 8. K-Airline 9. The Eagle 10. Goodbye

Proud and glorious ambassadors of a new pop era, Kadebostany deliver their much-anticipated album "Pop Collection", a compelling collection of pop anthems that is sure to assert the band's reputation and widely display their talent at merging various music styles and influences to the best effect. Epic, catchy and yet singular in equal measure, "Pop Collection" is a versatile album that brings a colorful pallet of tracks defying the set boundaries of the pop music genre.
- Kadebostany quickly made a name for themselves with their singular brand of pop music, striking visual identity and uniquely powerful live. The album "Pop Collection" ranked high in the iTunes charts in several countries and has received strong praise from both medias and fans around the world.

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Tracklist 12":
A1: Mountain015.1
B1: Mountain015.2
B2: Mountain015.3

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Tracklist: 1. (A1) The Secret (Original Mix) 2. (A2) The Secret (Quenum & Cesare vs Disorder Mix) 3. (B1) The Secret (Cristi Cons Remix)

Azimute, das sind Cesare Marchese und der einigen Techno-Insidern nicht unbekannte Schweizer
Philippe Quenum. Was die beiden zusammen fabrizieren lässt uns tatsächlich sprachlos zurück:
Obwohl sie gerade mal auf sieben Releases zurückblicken, haben die zwei es doch tatsächlich
geschafft in kürzester Zeit auf Labels wie Crosstown Rebels oder sogar Transmat zu landen… und
jetzt auch noch den Weg auf Cocoon Recordings gefunden!
Ihr Titel „The Secret“ gibt ein wenig vor, was wir gerade beschrieben haben, denn momentan kann
man Azimute noch wirklich als Geheimtipp bezeichnen. Ihr Cocoon Release dürfte einer unserer
Releases mit dem höchsten Soul-Faktor sein. Betörende Vocals, klackernde Percussion-Sounds aus
den Untiefen des Techno-Klanguniversums und im zusätzlichen House-Mix noch mal alles mit
warmen und hypnotischen Filter Chords dekoriert servieren uns Azimute eine Produktion mit
unglaublich viel Tiefgang.
Azimute erwischt uns hier voll auf dem richtigen Fuß, die beiden Originalversionen werden uns noch
lange über die kommenden Wochen begleiten. Als Bonus gibt es noch einen Cristi Cons Remix
obendrauf. In bester Villalobos oder Cadenza Spielart entfaltet dieser über Sage und Schreibe 11
Minuten und 34 Sekunden seinen Minimalvibe und öffnet damit noch mal eine weitere faszinierende
musikalische Tür. Drei Versionen, die alles aber nicht gewöhnlich sind und die hier seit Tagen in
Heavy Rotation laufen! Mile Grazie Azimute! More