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A1. Forever bob Grant Dell mix A2. Forever bob Terry Francis mix B1. Forever bob Mark Allister&Luke Holden mix B2. Forever bob Faton Dolaku mix

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The Forever Bob EP is a requiem to Bob De Rosa by his long time close friends and collaborators Grant Dell, Terry Francis, Mark Allister and Faton Dolaku. These recordings draw on fond memories of their time spent with a man who lived for underground dance music and is rightly regarded as one of its true originators.

As resident DJ at Heart & Soul from 1993, Bob set the benchmark for sonic excellence, helping to define the sound of the underground - acid and Chicago house flawlessly fused with techno and electro. And it wasn't just the music - the people that Bob helped to bring together, created a chemistry that kick started a whole movement. Whoop Whoop, Wiggle and countless other underground parties have grown an extended family tree.

Touring Australia with Mr. C and crossing the USA with DIY in the nineties, Bob's deck talents won him the wider acclaim of an increasingly international audience, including regular appearances in Kosovo. A succession of releases with Grant on Uhuru Beats, Totem and Hooj Choons also brought recognition for his production skills.

Facing a terminal condition, Bob continued to play and attend many of the events he and his legacy had inspired. He was still there supporting his mates, spreading positive vibes, peace love and happiness with a big beaming smile. From the outset, right up to the end, Bob De Rosa resolutely remained the heart, the soul and the pure spirit of the party.

A1. Grant Dell's mix references the early Chicago house of the wide-eyed nights they spent together at Bob's Full House and Energy. It gets back to the kind of groove they championed through their many releases together

A2. Terry Francis' mix evokes the kind of dark, angular delights Bob pioneered as main resident at Heart and Soul. The spoken sample offers a few well chosen words. Bob and Terry also released an EP on Eye 4 Sound together as the Sweet Leaf Grinders.

AA1. Bognor's finest Mark Alistair, who introduced Bob to more memorable South Coast weekenders than either could fully recall, navigates deeper and choppier waters for his mix with Luke Holden.

AA2. Faton Dolaku booked Bob to play Kosovo so many times; Bob met the love of his life, Arta there. Faton's mix evokes sun-drenched sunrises and warm feelings of togetherness.


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Tracklist:
A1 / In your mind - original mix A2/ In your mind - Grant Dell's space echo mix
B1/ In your mind - Silicone soul's Darkroom dub. B2 / In your mind - Silicone soul's Hypnohouse mix

After making a great impression with its first EP, Giant Records serves up a second hot helping of house music from boss man Grant Dell, complete with fresh remixes by Scottish techno stalwarts Silicone Soul.
Dell, also known as Chicago Transit Authority, has been doing his do for 25 years now. As a DJ he is at home in clubs in Ibiza and Barcelona as well as around the rest of Europe, and is someone who always prefers to push his own brand of widely infused and influenced music than his own profile.
Once again here he comes up trumps with the emotive, glowing house cut 'In Your Mind'. With a neat bassline and mid tempo house drums, subtle but effective synth smears add warmth and colour to the groove, whilst soul fuelled vocals add a real sense of personality. This is sure to get people grooving at any hour and comes with Grant's own Space Echo remix. As the title suggests it's a more dubby and reverb rich affair with cosmic signifiers and sci-fi vibes pervading from start to finish.
Silicone Soul need little introduction having been at the heart of real deep house and techno for decades on the Soma label. Their first remix is a Darkroom Dub - named after their own label - and is a seductively slo-mo and lazily unfolding house cut with languid synths that really suck you in. Their lush Hypnohouse Mix is then a twinkling, late night bit of melodically rich deep house with starry skies twinkling above sombre chords.
This is a patiently served but hugely alluring EP that is stuffed with plenty of tender feeling. One again then, both Grant and Giant have come up with the goods
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The 14threlease on GIANT is a various artists EP – VOL 2 . This EP features tracks from SASCHA DIVE – FILOU – FUNTOM – ANTON LANSKI
ONLY 300 PRESSED - VINYL ONLY
A1 – FILOU - ANTIDOTE
A2 – ANTIDOTE – SASCHA DIVE MIX
B1 – FUNTOM - TRANSCONTINENTAL
B2 – ANTON LANSKI – WIE MIR
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Vinyl ONLY - 200 PRESSED. Hand stamped - numbered

Tracklist: A1/ Gangsta - Tome Gillieron mix - A2/Gangsta original mix , B1/Gangsta - Jay Tripwire mix - B2/Gangsta - David Holness mix

The 12th Release from GIANT RECORDS is from BASEMENT UK - Abian Saavedra and Brando Morales are two young producers that hail from the Canary islands and both have a massive love and respect for the early UK HOUSE & GARAGE sound - hence their name. Their track - GANGSTA - lends itself to the above mentioned sound and could surely stand the test of time among those early classics and it reminds us of an early Grant Nelson Nice&Ripe groove, Wicked swinging drums and hats that all sit comfortably on a low sub bass and spoken word jam.
The next mix of GANGSTA is from long time Giant favorite TOM GILLIERON - Tom's mix is dark and twisted with hidden layers that swell and grow through the track - his mix builds and builds with a subtle use of the original vocal which then turns into a trippy late night slice of dark magic - Tom's sound is 100% on the button on this mix - EXCEPTIONAL !
The following mix is from long standing Tech-House master - JAY TRIPWIRE - Jays mix takes us on a 303 Acid ride into a heady state of affairs, twisting and turning the dial until the point of break - a serious peak time killer.
The last mix falls on DAVID HOLNESS - keeping the essence of the original but adding more punch and a heavy weight bottom end and sweet Techno pads - that will sure to rock many a dance floor. Vinyl only - 200 pressed and hand stamped and numbered.
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ONLY 300 PRESSED - VINYL ONLY


A1 - CLAIDIO IACONO FEATURING ALT 'N' BEATS - 23 SKIDO
A2 - PYSH - FANDANGO
B1 - ANTON LANSKI - STONED LOVE
B2 - BABYFACECLAN - LITTLEMAN


The 13threlease on GIANT is a various artists EP – this is VOL 1 and VOL 2 will follow later in the year. This EP features tracks from three exceptional new breed producers and one band who have been making waves for well over ten years now. This release joins up artists from across Europe and Russia. First up is CLAUDIO IACONO who hails from Italy. Then its PYSH who is from Poland followed by Russia’s ANTON LANSKI then last but no way least is Bulgaria’s BABYFACECLAN – The four tracks range from after hours deep techno to sublime deep house and BABYFACECLAN’S track has an Andy Weatherall flavour to it. Only 300 pressed.
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Tracklist:
A -SIDE - LOW JAM - ORIGINAL MIX - SASCHA DIVE MIX
B-SIDE - NO PERSPECTIVE - ORIGINAL MIX - GRANT DELL REMIX
REMIXERS - SASCHA DIVE - GRANT DELL

GIANT RECORDS see's in the new year with a killer EP from a bright new producer from Poland - by the name of - MARIUZ KRYSKA - Mariuz offers up two peak time grooves here with remix duties falling on - SASCHA DIVE and GIANT head honcho GRANT DELL. The first track up is LOW JAM, which see's the original mix dive into a deep drum lead swing - reminiscent of old Todd Terry beats, that have gone before, all topped off with a spoken word and tight hats and rides.
Next up is SASCHA DIVE - giving LOW JAM a slowed down Dubby feel with some sweet Dubbed-out stabs that evolves into that deep house sound that sascha has mastered over the years.
Next cut is NO PERSPECTIVE - Mariuz's original mix is a relentless bass heavy work out which weaves around some slick west coast gangsta rhymes and Detroit style strings and pads.
GRANT DELL'S take on No perspective leans on the Detroit style pad, from the original and add's some off kilter 808 beats that sit nicely along some smart 303 stabs and the gangsta rhyme - which then merges into a slick Techno jam with added breakbeat's.
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Vinyl Only Release - LTD to 150 - hand stamped and numbered.

A 1 - Colours of underground - Original mix
A 2 - Colours of underground - Grant Dell mix
B 1 - Sub remote concept world - Original mix
B 2 - Sub remote world - Sascha dive mix

Giant records new release is a limited edition, hand stamped and numbered run - Limited to 150 copies. VINYL ONLY and comes from Ettore Angrisani AKA Highest Sound Levels who hails from Naples - Italy. Two killer cuts here from Ettore. First cut is - colours of underground - Some late night heady vibes here that has all the hallmark's of those great Italian deep house classics that have gone before. Colors of underground - comes with a remix from Grant Dell. A nice stripped down Dubby groove with dark atmospheric stabs and great use of Ettore's tripped out keys.
The second cut - Sub-remote concept world - see's Ettore take us on a dark twisted journey into a druggy spoken word - jam - with a sub bass that will shake many a dancefloor. Sub remote world - comes with a sweet remix from Sascha Dive. Sascha's mix lightens the mood and brings a nice subtle house vibe to the track with emotive keys - strings and an infectious peak time bass-line.


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Vinyl Only Release - LTD to 150 - hand stamped and numbered.

A 1 - Day 2 Day - Original mix
A 2 - Day 2 Day - Random Factor mix
B 1 - Day 2 Day - MIEKA DU FRANX mix
B 2 - Day 2 Day -ECHO OF GLORY mix

GIANT RECORDS 10th release is from New York born ADAM COLLINS and limited to 150 hand stamped and numbered copies. Adam is widely known for his work as one half of production duo - OMNI AM, along with Marky star and counts Derrick Carter and Evil Eddie Richards and a whole host of others, amongst their fans. Adam's release for Giant is titled - DAY2DAY and has all the trademark's of Adam's wonky, left of field, slightly off kilter grooves - DAY2DAY builds and snakes itself into a bottom bass heavy House jam - Chicago style keys mould the snare and hats into an infectious work out - with an alien like hook that keeps it all slightly wobbly. The next cut is from the super talented CARL FINLOW under carl's RANDOM FACTOR guise, a beauty in its own right ! Super tight drums and a punchy RANDOM FACTOR bassline take's this mix on a journey through many shades of electronica - as the track swells nicely with warm atmospheric pads and sprinkles of emotive keys, with an electro style hook that keep's it all swinging in Carl's trademark sound. The next mix is from LA based producer MIEKA DU FRANX. Mieka's mix strips the original down to the bare essentials and gives it a tuff minimal feel. The last mix is from ECHO OF GLORY, which see's Echo take the track on a Acid tinged work out - adding dubbed out vocals and super subbed out bass.


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Vinyl Only Release.

A1 - Dream factory - Original mix
A2 - Surface
B1 - Dream factory - Grant Dell's Tribal shakedown mix Feat Mutabaruka

South London House label GIANT RECORDS offers up its eighth release. After a chance meeting on a London bus Grant and David got talking about House music and the result followed in David sending Grant these two wicked cuts, which were signed immediately - David Beiger's DREAM FACTORY EP is ladened with twists and turns of cinematic Tech funk - Two original cuts here from German born David - SURFACE and DREAM FACTORY, the later coming with a remix from GRANT DELL - Grants take on DREAM FACTORY is a heavy blend of Tribal work outs, shaka zulu chants and shouts with some heavy sub-bass to boot - Featuring excerpts from MUTABARUKA'S the Poem. More

Vinyl Only Release.

A-SIDE - Ionian - Original mix
B-SIDE - Ionian - Echo of glory remix
B-SIDE - Ionian - Funtom remix
Darren Roach is supreme master of his own unique electronic House fusion as he weaves his virtuosity into his forth-coming Ep vinyl only pressing 'Ionian', due to be proudly released by the end of October on Giant Records. This technically deluxe record presents an A-side original mix, written and produced by Darren, along with double remix B-sides from 'Echo Of Glory' and 'Funton' who both offer additional production to this sonically vibrant pressing.
Darren's depth of creative flair and technical finesse is wildly evident within the tracks purposeful deep, elevated groove. The composition holds an intricate dynamic depth to its pulsating core root and draws upon a clean-cut stimulating atmospheric clarity within the concise use of synthesizer. Melodic bursts intertwine and flourish in a rich and vibrant way amongst an array of intricate atmospheric key parts and crowd stomping purposeful beats. A wholly elevating sonic vibration that will have you instantaneously elevated and unified on the dance floor under the one truly vibrant positive spell.
'Echo of Glory' B1 'Ionian' remix crafts a steadfast electronic delight from his luscious sonic perspective which will unequivocally have dance floors throbbing. The track extracts a vocal sample from the gorgeous Moloko song "The Time Is Now" keeping in synchronicity to the deep, full-tone groove which is woven in amongst fine, elevated electronic touches which take you on a energetic excursion for your dancing spirit. Clear casting's of magic amongst the prolific compositions seams.
The second B2 'Ionian' remix by 'Funton' sweeps you along into a sphere of ambient/ Tech house which draws upon a dreamy atmospheric elevation in its synthesizer use and minimal vocal sample. Funton's remix approach swoops you up gently with its light melodic undertones and minimal soaring synth parts which incrementally grow as the composition guilds forward. The remix remains true to the original resolute base foundation beat and wholly presents itself as a strong, yet delicate, floating beauty amongst the creative realm of Darren Roach's stunning studio works.




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Track list - A SIDE - SING WITH ME AA SIDE - SPEAKING JAPANESE


Sing With Me:

Much in the same vein of the Mannheim house sound made popular by artists like Johnny D, Nick Curly, Christian Burkhardt etc..Brett's gives us a deep but driving track centered around an African boy singing. Brett chops the sample up to create a choir of ethereal voices to support the boy's singing. As the track progresses it takes a left turn into weirdville through some dramatic synth tweaks & sweeps. This track is perfect for anyone who likes to dance standing up, with their head down and first firmly in the air.

Speaking Japanese:

Many people will tell you learning to speak Japanese is one of the most difficult languages to learn, and they're right. Lucky for you, Brett has done all the work by translating his message into sound. The core inspiration for this track is based on a sample from a song by Get Physical owner and artist MANDY. They were kind enough to let Brett use the sample and run wild with it. The result is 8 minutes and 12 seconds of over driven 909s, rolling bass lines and a pad so thick you need a fork to eat it. All of this keeps the calm while frantic chatter and out of this world fxs take you to a Japanese after party somewhere in Shibuya.






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Tracklist
A1. Forever bob Grant Dell mix A2. Forever bob Terry Francis mix B1. Forever bob Mark Allister&Luke Holden mix B2. Forever bob Faton Dolaku mix

Shortinfo:

The Forever Bob EP is a requiem to Bob De Rosa by his long time close friends and collaborators Grant Dell, Terry Francis, Mark Allister and Faton Dolaku. These recordings draw on fond memories of their time spent with a man who lived for underground dance music and is rightly regarded as one of its true originators.

As resident DJ at Heart & Soul from 1993, Bob set the benchmark for sonic excellence, helping to define the sound of the underground - acid and Chicago house flawlessly fused with techno and electro. And it wasn't just the music - the people that Bob helped to bring together, created a chemistry that kick started a whole movement. Whoop Whoop, Wiggle and countless other underground parties have grown an extended family tree.

Touring Australia with Mr. C and crossing the USA with DIY in the nineties, Bob's deck talents won him the wider acclaim of an increasingly international audience, including regular appearances in Kosovo. A succession of releases with Grant on Uhuru Beats, Totem and Hooj Choons also brought recognition for his production skills.

Facing a terminal condition, Bob continued to play and attend many of the events he and his legacy had inspired. He was still there supporting his mates, spreading positive vibes, peace love and happiness with a big beaming smile. From the outset, right up to the end, Bob De Rosa resolutely remained the heart, the soul and the pure spirit of the party.

A1. Grant Dell's mix references the early Chicago house of the wide-eyed nights they spent together at Bob's Full House and Energy. It gets back to the kind of groove they championed through their many releases together

A2. Terry Francis' mix evokes the kind of dark, angular delights Bob pioneered as main resident at Heart and Soul. The spoken sample offers a few well chosen words. Bob and Terry also released an EP on Eye 4 Sound together as the Sweet Leaf Grinders.

AA1. Bognor's finest Mark Alistair, who introduced Bob to more memorable South Coast weekenders than either could fully recall, navigates deeper and choppier waters for his mix with Luke Holden.

AA2. Faton Dolaku booked Bob to play Kosovo so many times; Bob met the love of his life, Arta there. Faton's mix evokes sun-drenched sunrises and warm feelings of togetherness.


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Tracklist:
A1 / In your mind - original mix A2/ In your mind - Grant Dell's space echo mix
B1/ In your mind - Silicone soul's Darkroom dub. B2 / In your mind - Silicone soul's Hypnohouse mix

After making a great impression with its first EP, Giant Records serves up a second hot helping of house music from boss man Grant Dell, complete with fresh remixes by Scottish techno stalwarts Silicone Soul.
Dell, also known as Chicago Transit Authority, has been doing his do for 25 years now. As a DJ he is at home in clubs in Ibiza and Barcelona as well as around the rest of Europe, and is someone who always prefers to push his own brand of widely infused and influenced music than his own profile.
Once again here he comes up trumps with the emotive, glowing house cut 'In Your Mind'. With a neat bassline and mid tempo house drums, subtle but effective synth smears add warmth and colour to the groove, whilst soul fuelled vocals add a real sense of personality. This is sure to get people grooving at any hour and comes with Grant's own Space Echo remix. As the title suggests it's a more dubby and reverb rich affair with cosmic signifiers and sci-fi vibes pervading from start to finish.
Silicone Soul need little introduction having been at the heart of real deep house and techno for decades on the Soma label. Their first remix is a Darkroom Dub - named after their own label - and is a seductively slo-mo and lazily unfolding house cut with languid synths that really suck you in. Their lush Hypnohouse Mix is then a twinkling, late night bit of melodically rich deep house with starry skies twinkling above sombre chords.
This is a patiently served but hugely alluring EP that is stuffed with plenty of tender feeling. One again then, both Grant and Giant have come up with the goods
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Tracklist:
A1 / Not going back - original mix A2/ Not going back - Jay tripwire remix
B1/ Not going back - Grant dell's euro mix.

GIANT'S first release is from the south coast's underground stalwart MARK ALLISTER. Giant is aiming to bring you a selection of older and up and coming producers who inspire and represent the sound of the label and Mark fits that bill to a tee. Although he has been DJ'ing for over the last 20 years Mark is just starting to venture out into producing, and what a way to start. Not only does Mark create, on NOT GOING BACK, what we would call, a proper old school Tech-House groove, he sings on it to.
The release starts with Mark's original mix - which builds from crisp drum patterns into subtle lush swells and then Mark's vocal drops right after the tripped out break, a sure fired dancefloor track.
The next version is from Canada's finest - JAY TRIPWIRE - Jay really needs no introduction, the man is a legend in his own right and here he delivers what he calls his " Marimba machine redux ' and it's exactly that - A future dancefloor classic for sure.
Next up is GRANT DELL'S version, which see's grant build the track around Mark's vocal and giving the track some more added depth with some kraftwork style keys and synth lines turning out a slick Euro mix.
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A1 / Those dark lies - original mix
B1/ Ithose dark lies - Jeff bennett remix

Grant Dell's Giant label continues to turn heads despite being so nascent, and now impresses once more with a new EP from the talented Echo of Glory.Echo of Glory is in fact a brand new artist but for the way he cooks up such a fine cut here, we are sure to be hearing plenty more from him in the coming months.

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