TURNTABLE LAB

Amy Winehouse
Back To Black (Steve Mac Remix) 12"

Import-only, second single from Amy Winehouse's breakout album. Features the title track "Back To Black(1)," the Dangermouse-sounding Mushtaq Remix(2), the club-friendly Steve Mac Remix(3) and the twisted Smack Dub version(4).
reviewed by the mgmnt

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downtempo + electronic - vinyl / dance remixes

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Architecture In Helsinki
That Beep Remixes (Radioclit, FREE MP3 Download) 12"

Architecture In Helsinki are back in action with a new single. "That Beep(1)" is a nice little synth-pop jam, almost sounds like something Kylie Minogue would have sang in the 80s. Of the three remixes, Kasper Vandergraff's mix(2) is probably the winner, turning the song into an 80s 12" version that sounds so perfect you'd never guess it was written last year. Radioclit goes a different route(3), isolating one vocal line and opting for whispers and panting over a hard house beat. Finally, Haima creates a nice subdued remix(4) that would do well in the "last songs" crate. Also features a download coupon, so you can log on and grab high-quality mp3s for the whole EP. Nice thick vinyl, plays at 45.
reviewed by Hires

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new rock / dance remixes / vinyl with free mp3

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Ayres
I Like Make Dance EP

Ayres proves once again that he like make dance of all kind with this diverse EP of dance / house remixes and edits. The A-side keeps it more current with Kid Sister's "Pro Nails" vs. Surkin's "Radio Fireworks(1)," Masters At Work's "Work" vs. South Rakkas' Chinkuzi riddim(2) and a drumline remix of Pharrell & Twista's "Give It Up(3)" (a team-up with Canada's Smalltown DJs). The B-side is focused on house classics, including Bmore edits of Lidell Townsell's "Nu Nu(4)" and 4Hero's "Mr. Kirk's Nightmare(5)," and a seriously beautiful club version of Black Box's "Everybody Everybody(6)." Are those sleestaks on the center label? More ammo for your crate from Ayres. Recommended.
reviewed by Larri Byrd

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baltimore - vinyl / house / minimal / techno - reviewer recommended / dance remixes / reviewer recommended / and more

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Ayres & Tittsworth
Ultimate T&A (A-Trak) EP

First they dropped the Ayres & Titties Bmore megamix on Money Studies. Then it was the first ever Bmore battle record on A-Trak's Ammo Records. Tittsworth & DJ Ayres continue their themed release dominance with the new one on their own T&A Records, Ultimate T&A. Grey market Bmore remixes collide with grey market breaks compilations, as Titts & Ayres & Co. flip the Ultimate Breaks & Beats theme and rework some fonky classics. On the A-side, "Go Back(1)" has Ayres chopping the Jimmy Castor Bunch to bits, then gluing them back together with hard claps and nasty horn stabs. A-Trak's version of "Sir Duke(2)" is spot on - not too goofy, not trying too hard to be hype. (The subtle, unexpected cuts on the hook are a nice touch.) Tittsworth finishes the A-side with his mix of Ray Charles' "Georgia(3)," then starts off the flip with the EWF classic "September(4)." There's something about Tittsworth and Earth Wind & Fire - they just go together. The best is saved for last though, as DJ Eli (yes, of Fondle 'Em fame!) reworks James Brown on "Papa(5)" and Bamabounce (aka DJ Taj) brings the house down with Minnie Ripperton's "Lovin' You(6)." Artwork by Burlesque's Mike 2600. Recommended.
reviewed by Chris Lemon-Red

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baltimore - vinyl / house / minimal / techno - reviewer recommended / dance remixes / downtempo + electronic + bmore + ghettotech + uk + baile / and more

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Busta Rhymes vs. Justin Credible
The Remixes 12"

Some very clever Busta Rhymes remixes from cleverly named Justin Credible. Think Justin did the Beastie Boys remixes on Gringo Starr's No Identity mash label. Whatever the case, Justin breathes new life into three well-worn Busta tracks: "Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See(1), Woo Hah(2)," and "Touch It Remix(3)," plus the more recent "Pour Water On Em(4)." I am especially feeling the rock-ish version of "Put Your Hands" and "Woo Hah."
reviewed by the mgmnt

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dance remixes

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Cousin Cole & Pocketknife
Flagrant Fowl 005 EP

Perennial lab favorites Cousin Cole and Pocketknife are back with another round of white label remixes. Pocketknife leads off this time, adding his touch to Scandinavian indie darling Lykke Li's "Breaking It Up(1)." Pknife layers hand claps, tambourines and snare rolls together to give the track a strobelight makeover, and the result is fantastic moody disco that's perfect for this time of year. On the flip, Cuz Cole offers up not one but two Kanye remixes. First up is "Love Lockdown(2)," which gets put through the disco-house machine and comes out the other side with swirling strings and filters galore. This one's already getting lots of play from A-Trak (who's said it's the only "Love Lockdown" remix he fucks with), Bird Peterson and Willy Joy, among others. Also includes Cole's sped up hip-house take on Kanye's "Champion(3)." Hand-stamped white label pressing, limited to 900 copies world wide. Recommended.
reviewed by Hires

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house / minimal / techno - reviewer recommended / dance remixes / reviewer recommended / reviewer reccomended / and more

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Dre Skull
Gone Too Far feat. Sizzla (Buraka Som Sistema, Lee Mortimer) 12"

Dre Skull somehow got Sizzla to voice "Gone Too Far(1)," and rather than doing the expected the electro on steroids version, he thankfully goes understated, bordering on feelgood (you can tell Dre is a true Sizzla fan). Bravo. Buraka Som Sistema(2) takes a cue from Dre, and delivers something understated, but it's BSS, so we know that it's gonna drop into the madness at some point (and it does). Every mix here is pretty damn good... even the steroidy ones. Recommended.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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house / minimal / techno - reviewer recommended / new electro + electro rock + rave / various A-J / dance remixes / and more

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Fela Kuti
Water Give No Enemy / Truth Don Die (Femi Kuti) 12"

one of Fela's best songs, recommended

Firstly, the songs are mis-labeled here. The A-side is a side-spanning version of the Fela staple "Water Give No Enemy(1)" (1975). If you've been to one of Rich Medina's Fela-themed parties, this is the song that gets the biggest crowd response. The juxtaposition of the those powerful horn choruses and jazzy solos is one of the most beautiful things in this world. Hearing this on the system at Love (one of the top sound systems in NYC) with Medina working the EQs was one of the best dancefloor experiences I've ever had. B-side features the Kerri Chandler Remix(2) of "Truth Don Die" and the original version(3). Highly recommended.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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funk soul disco - reviewer recommended / all / new disco / cosmic / edits - reviewer recommended / house / minimal / techno - reviewer recommended / and more

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Friendly Fires
On Board (Joakim Remix) 12"

indie rock gets new disco remixes

This project has its sights on the album cut "On Board" from their S/T LP and features in-demand remixer Joakim and Pig Bag. While Pig Bag(1) funks up the electronic indie rock sounds with hip grabbing horn stabs, it's all about Joakim(2)'s version on the flip. He tears down most everything except the hook, transofrming the arrangment to an extended new disco jam that's as epic as can be. Can already hear this on numerous mixtapes very soon. Just killer killer stuff. Plays super loud at 45rpm.
reviewed by C'mish

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new rock / dance remixes / rock + new wave + 80/90s / house / minimal / techno - new arrivals / and more

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Fujiya & Miyagi
Ankle Injuries (Adam Freeland Remix) 12"

Fujiya & Miyagi's "Ankle Injuries" was the signature track from the Transparent Things... the cucumber cool vocals, the nonsensical chanted band name chorus, and the lean new wave instrumentation. On his remix(1), Adam Freeland doesn't bust out some electrofied version, rather he adds a bit of dirt and fuzz to the squeaky clean original. Lookout for the awesome, noisy climax. Flip features the exclusive, non-album track "Electro Karaoke(2)."
reviewed by the mgmnt

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new rock / dance remixes / vinyl - sale

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Hail Social
Remixes EP

Indie rock darlings Hail Social are the latest entrants into the ever-expanding, always diverse Flamin' Hotz discography... but with six club dudes from Philly on board for remix duties, you know this ain't no indie rock. And, ok, Designer Drugs don't technically reside in the City of Brotherly Love but their blazing electro remix of "Heaven(1)" more than justifies their spot on this record. (Seriously, take a listen - never heard the original, it doesn't even sound like a remix to these ears.) Plastic Little producer Squid comes correct on "The Fall(2)" with a sound that's half downtempo / half ghettotech, while Benny Brows gets a little funky on his version of "All Night(3)." Sleeper pick comes courtesy of Kilroy with an atmospheric nu disco spin on "One U Love(4)." Also includes remixes from Philly party-starters Crimp Your Hair and Turbo Station. First pressing on purple vinyl; pic sleeve artwork by Thom Lessner.
reviewed by Chris Lemon-Red

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new rock / dance remixes

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Josh Patrick
Jessie's Girl (Rick Springfield) 12"

dj friendly remix of 80s hit

Josh Patrick is serving up some high quality, extra sharp cheddar on this here plate. Yes, cheddar as in that tasty orange cheese from upstate, as well as cheddar as in money. Yes! Rick Springfield's grade school favorite "Jesse's Girl(1)," freshly enhanced by the latest in digital technology, is now available for easy and efficient delivery to liquored-up dancefloors everywhere. Check the highly mixable intro and outro, the brilliant guitar solo edits, the ingenious synth flourishes. This isn't so much a re-mix as an easy-to-play edit: everyone will recognize the song within three bars and you'll have drunk girls on the table within a measure. Drop this track and you may hate yourself for a minute, but your crowd will love you forever. On the flip, however, there's ample opportunity to redeem your tainted soul with a highly respectable and electro-fied playout of the Flirt's not-quite-so-famous "Dangerous(2)."
reviewed by Carlisle McQueen

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new wave + no wave + electro / 80s + 90s / dance remixes

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Josh Patrick
Love Song (The Cure) 12"

dj friendly remix of 80s hit

After much demand, Josh Patrick has repressed his Cure "Love Song" remix(1). This press is one-sided (sorry no Depeche Mode b-side), but you'll be completely satisfied with this totally danceable Cure song. Now you can play that sad I'm in my own world shit without bringing the party down with you. Play Josh's Smiths remix after this for double dap and nerdus attraction.
reviewed by Alison Tara

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new wave + no wave + electro / dance remixes

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Josh Patrick
Space Age Love Song (Flock of Seagulls) 12"

dj friendly remix of 80s hit

Josh Patrick is one at the best at creating unpretentious DJ versions of 80s classics. How can you explain this awesome dub remix of "Space Age Love Song(1)"? A great mixable drum starts it, then a slow filter job reveals the original to everyone's surprise. Josh Patrick gets heavy into the versioning, looping and adding his own more modern synth lines. After a big breakdown part, we finally get a piece of the vocals and it's a sweet, hands in the air moment. B-side features a remix of FC Kahuna's "Nothing is Wrong" (an early 2000 electro-rock track).
reviewed by the mgmnt

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new wave + no wave + electro / 80s + 90s / dance remixes

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Karizma
K2 Beats Vol.2 (Think, Strings Of Life) 12"

In the DJ world, nothing is stronger than word of mouth and Karizma is one of the most talked about DJ's on the scene. I go to France and it's "have you heard of Karizma?" Or "you should have seen Karizma and the Martinez Bros kill it on CDJ's." I just can't seem to escape him these days. Look him up on youtube and you'll know why. This is his second volume of his K2 beats, bringing you 2 dance edits for your next mix session. "Annihilate(1)" is a long burning track flipping the infamous "it takes to make a thing go right" sample used by Rob Base, over a funky afrobeat groove. (Snack and I think the "Annihilate" sample could be from Mortal Kombat.) "String'd Out(2)" adds a breakbeat feel to the iconic house track from Rhythm Is Rhythm's Strings Of Life. Super extended for lots of freaky mixing - work them knobs son!
reviewed by Cmish

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baltimore - vinyl / various A-J / dance remixes

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Karizma
K2 Edits, Vol.4 (Bill Withers, Anita Baker) 12"

dance reworks of classic soul and R&B songs

Summertime house heat. Baltimore's DJ Karizma is responsible for this 4th volume of K2 edits which features the money remix(1) of Bill Withers "Lovely Day." Sure it's just a boompty-boomp 4x4 kit under the time-stretched original, but damn it works good! Break this out at the right moment and watch the magic happen. Flipside features another soulful house rework(2) of Anita Baker's "Mystery" that hits wit a similar effect. This one's a sleeper since the A-side wins for sure.
reviewed by snackmaster

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various A-J / dance remixes

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Karizma
K2 Love Edits, Vol.1 (Sade, DeBarge) 12"

eil Nice and all you other Sade-fans boat cruise riders, I see you.
Karizma aka K2 is definitely one of the top producers when it comes to white label house remixes. Here he introduces a new series entitled K2 Love Edits and what better love to set it off than Sade's "Stronger Than Pride(1)"? There's tons of Sade house versions out here, but this one ranks up there... it'll put a tear in your eye. B-side features a remix of DeBarge's "All This Luv(2)." 2009 is all about love folks, ask Tony. Recommended.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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all / house / minimal / techno - reviewer recommended / various K-Z / dance remixes / and more

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Lily Allen
Not Fair (Style Of Eye Remix) 12"

uptempo, bassy remix

One-side white label of this super-hot remix of Lily Allen's latest single. Style Of Eye abstracts Lily's vocals and throws them into one of his signature bass-heavy uptempo beats, it definitely has that signature Dirtybird sound. It's the perfect amount of Lily for an underground dance track with just enough recognition for your crowd to bite onto. Recommended.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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house / minimal / techno - reviewer recommended / new electro + electro rock + rave / dance remixes / reviewer recommended / and more

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Michael Jackson
I Can't Help It / Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough (Todd Terje, TnT Remixes) 12"

I Can't Help It / Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough (Todd Terje Remix) 12"

Todd Terje re-releases his now classic remix of "I Can't Help It(1)" (first appearing on a GAMM 12" in 2005). As an added bonus, the b-side features the TnT (Tim Goldsworthy and Tim Sweeney) remix(2) of the demo version of "Don't Stop Til You Get Enough." Highly recommended.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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bestsellers / 80s + 90s / new disco / cosmic / edits - reviewer recommended / house / minimal / techno - reviewer recommended / and more

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Michael Jackson
MJ Remixes Vol.2 2LP

electro house remixes of MJ classics

Second batch of Michael Jackson dance remixes compiled, this time with a strong focus on contemporary electro styles. If you're into MJ AND wild, skronking electro, you're gonna love these. Check the Gigamesh remix of J5's "Dancing Machine(1)," Mathematikal's "Billie Jean remix(2)," "Smooth Criminal(3)" as freaked by Lazrtag, "Wanna Be Starting Something(4)" as funked-up by Streetlife DJ's, and The Walk And Rogerseventytwo's tough steppin' remix of "I Want You Back(5)." Dancefloor fillers for sure.
reviewed by snackmaster

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80s + 90s / dance remixes

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Michael Jackson
Thriller Allstars Remixes (Dirty Funker, Red Kult) 12"

Allstars electro house remix of one of MJ's biggest sureshots!

Groove Exclusive! 3 pumped up remixes of MJ's powerjam "Thriller" from The ALLSTARS(Dirty Funker, James Doman, Paul Emmanuel & Ben Churchill). This will mosey it's way into any electro house set like butter. Although, Dirty Funker's wobbley rave techno version (2) and Red Kult's mix(3) twitchy electro version will get all the Halloween freaks going, the original(1) is kinda the bomb. It treats the track in a Fred Faulke meets Treasure Fingers way, extending the break and beefing it way up with house drums, the "Close your eyes" loop and synthy stabs. Perfect timing for Halloween.
reviewed by Cmish

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80s + 90s / dance remixes

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Michael Jackson
You Are Not Alone (Frankie Knuckles Remix, Mr.K Edit) 12"

deep house remix of MJ, classic house on the flip

So basically this is a deep house version of "You Are Not Alone(1)," but really it's more like a meeting of the masters on wax. First off, it's MJ (who can deny MJ?), remixed by house legend Frankie Knuckles, THEN edited by edit maestro numero uno Danny Krivit (aka Mr. K). And if you wanna get real picky, the track was written by R. 'Kels' Kelly! So yeah, cop it and play loudly in your next MJ or house set and watch the floor get deep. As a bonus, you get the Lil' Louis classic "Club Lonely(2)" on the flip, also edited by Mr. K.
reviewed by snackmaster

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80s + 90s / funk soul disco 12" - K-Z / dance remixes / re-edits - disco + italo + cosmic + rockish / and more

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Mighty Dave Rose Del Mar
Inner State (Josh Wink) 12"

Don't know who this Mighty Rose Del Mar moniker belongs to, but I do know that this edit of Josh Wink's mid 90's breakbeat/rave classic "Higher States Of Consciousness" with the Rapture's "House Of Jealous Lovers" acapella is likely to send your audience over the top. Supposedly, Erol Alkan has been doing this blend for daaaaays, so it's a no brainer as a dancefloor killer. It's not too overworked either. Don't expect a "chop-a-delic" Rapture acapella over Wink's wicked bass, but rather just a straight edit that'll have your crowd wanting more. Single sided pressing on limited green marble vinyl... how tasty.
reviewed by C'mish

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house / minimal / techno - classics / dance remixes

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Peaches
Lose You Remixes (Simian Mobile Disco) 12"

electro-disco / new wave, minimal house remix

Every time you want to write off Peaches, she comes with a new sound. After handling much of her production in the past, she gives the reigns to Simian Mobile Disco on "Lose You(1)." The low-slung electro-disco style, reminiscent of Sally Shapiro and the recent YYY's, comes exactly at the right time. Also includes similarly styled remix by Brodinski & Yuksek(2), and a cool minimal house mix by Matt Walsh & Alex Jones(3).
reviewed by the mgmnt

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new rock / kitsune + related / dance remixes / rock + new wave + 80/90s / and more

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Radiohead
Street Spirit (Dirty Funker Remix) 12"

limited house version of a Radiohead track

Prolific UK house DJ Dirty Funker is back with another well-packaged 12", and this time he's shifted his focus to Thom Yorke and the boys. DF's remix of "Street Spirit(1)," is a brooding 4x4 track, definitely an effective tool for adding a little mystique to your dancefloor, or making a hipster crowd go nuts at the end of the night. There's also an instrumental dub(2) included on the flip. The vinyl itself is cut from a nice, thick slab of white marble wax, and as usual these things are limited, so no napping!
reviewed by Hires

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new rock / dance remixes / rock + new wave + 80/90s / house / minimal / techno - new arrivals

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Roctakon & Eli
Money Lotion, Vol.7 EP

dj edits, very limited

Lab club jocks Roctakon and DJ Eli split sides on the people's champ Money Lotion, now on its seventh release. Roc reveals two of his highly sweated Material Girl remixes (1,2) on the A-side, while Eli gently places a Stevie Nicks rework(3) on the b-side altar, complete with drumapella for mix tricks(4). Super-limited pressing of 500 with silkscreened covers. Recommended.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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bestsellers / 80s + 90s / house / minimal / techno - reviewer recommended / dance remixes / and more

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Sammy Bananas
High Top Fades EP

As one half of the DJ duo Certified Bananas, Sammy Bananas has been bringing his style-swapping dancefloor mania to crowds around the country for the past few years. Now, he's linked up with A-Trak & Catchdubs' Fool's Gold label and is branching out into producing club jams of his own. On High Top Fades, young Sammy melds the spirit of his DJ sets into four imaginative, uptempo reworks of 90s dancefloor classics. He transforms "Here Comes The Hotstepper" into a 126 BPM bassline monster ("Tha Stepper(1)") perfect for mixing with the likes of Diplo and Switch. Funny house hit "Funk Dat" is given the Bmore treatment as "Dat Funk(2)." K7's jock jam "Come Baby Come" gets doused in rocket fuel ("K7 Baby(3)"), and the Fresh Prince's perennial "Summertime" is turned into the off-kilter banger "Summer Bounce(4)." Sam proves here that creative production can still be infinitely crowd pleasing. These mixes are gonna be huge from now until the NEXT 90s revival. Limited edition.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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dance remixes / mash-ups + blends + instrumentals + acapellas

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Sharkslayer
Don't Go Into The Water EP

Finland's Top Billin Records drops their first solo artist release from Sharkslayer, a side project of label head Sir Nenis. Already getting play from the big names (Diplo, Sinden, Scottie B), this EP strays from Billin's previous Bmore releases and can be filed under the Dubsided - Cheap Thrills section. Three tracks high quality plays.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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baltimore - vinyl / new electro + electro rock + rave / dance remixes

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South Rakkas Crew
Mad Again Remixes (Drop The Lime, JOTS, Boy 8 Bit) EP

Are you ready for some trancehall?? The biggest track from South Rakkas' Mix Up LP (great record, by the way) gets the deluxe Mad Decent remix treatment, with nice pic sleeve and loud pressing to boot. The much needed fully mixable club edit of "Mad Again(1)" leads off, New Kidz' vocals just sounding so cool over Dow & Alex G's quasi-fassy 90s house biting beat. After that, it's a veritable free-for-all: Trouble & Bass main man Drop The Lime(2) kills it with his dubstep / bassline / whatever mix, newly inked Mad Decent producer Boy 8 Bit(3) is all over the map on his schizoid version, Fake Blood(4) goes with some heavy buzzing bass and distorted synths, and Jokers of the Scene's aptly named "Trancehall remix(5)" does not disappoint. Also includes the previously unreleased acapella.
reviewed by Chris Lemon-Red

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dubstep + grime - vinyl / dance remixes / current dancehall + hip-hop remixes + acapellas

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The Bravery
Slow Poison (Drop The Lime Remix) 10"

indie dance remixed

The Bravery had a hit a few years ago with "An Honest Mistake," and here they're preparing to take the world again with their new wave/power pop sound. "Slow Poison(1)" is a a pretty generic indie dance track, but catchy enough that it could see some mainstream success if it gets enough push. The real reason you're here, though, is to see what Drop The Lime's take on power pop(2) sounds like. DTL puts forward what is by far the most commercial, straight-laced track I've ever heard from him. That's not a bad thing though, cause I'm not sure I want to hear what happens when the Bravery singer's emo-warble gets combined with Drop The Lime's signature bassy-wobble. The icing on this one is the steel drum parts, which add a nice lightness to the track and make it an easy addition to any indie dance night's playlist. Pressed on a nifty looking transparent-orange 10", plays at 33.
reviewed by Hires

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new rock / new electro + electro rock + rave / dance remixes / vinyl - sale

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Tittsworth
Twelve Steps: The T&A Remixes (DJ Day, Sammy Bananas, Trackademicks) EP

Five primetime party remixes of joints from Tittsworth's debut album on Plant Music, and you know Titts & Ayres wouldn't skimp on the remixers for this one. Melting Pot's DJ Day kicks it off with his feel-good Latin/disco/Bmore hybrid mix of "Here He Comes(1)" with Pitbull on the mic and Nina Sky channeling Hall & Oates. Watch for the squelchy keys toward the end - glad to know Day's back at it. Meterhead follows with his take on "Drunk As Fuck(2)" with hyphy forerunners The Federation, where he replays New Order's "Blue Monday" and whips the whole thing into an electro-Bmore whomper. Sammy Bananas (Fool's Gold) transports Kid Sister and Pase Rock to Spring Break '92 with his mix of "WTF(3)" featuring a hyper "Rump Shaker" jack, while Bird Peterson puts the bassline/fidgit chop on Ludacris' "Southern Hospitality" for his remix of "Tear The Club Up 2008(4)s." Bay area producer and recent Fool's Gold signee Trackademicks closes things out with his take on "Drunk As Fuck(5)" with an Alkaholiks sample that reveals itself right at the end. Also includes the instrumental for DJ Day's remix. 6 tracks total.
reviewed by Van Hammersly

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baltimore - vinyl / downtempo + electronic - vinyl / dance remixes

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T&T
Don't Stop (DFA) 12"

T&T = Tim & Tim = DFA's Tim Goldsworthy and Tim Sweeney, killing it here with a pair of no-brainer dancefloor edits. "Don't Stop(1)" morphs MJ's megahit into an undulating disco burner (with cowbell!), then "Stevie(2)" throws some crisp drums and boogie bass under "Superstition" to perfect effect. These have been getting play from folks like Soulwax/2 Many DJs, Optimo and James Murphy for the last couple years but are just making their way onto wax now. Don't sleep. Recommended.
reviewed by Van Hammersly

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new disco / cosmic / edits - reviewer recommended / house / minimal / techno - reviewer recommended / dfa + related / dance remixes / and more

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U2
Get Your Boots On (Crookers Remix) 12"

Limited advance white label copies of Crookers' big official remix of U2's new single "Get Your Boots On(1)." Crookers don't hold back on this one, making it the big stadium track it deserves to be. Single sided pressing, plays at 45.
reviewed by Hires

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new rock / new electro + electro rock + rave / dance remixes

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Unkle
Hold My Hand (Radio Slave Remix) 12"

Woah, is this what UNKLE sounds like now? I admit, like most people I gave Mr. Lavelle and his rotating cast up for dead after that last album, but... this is pretty sick! "Hold My Hand(1)" features Lavelle on vocals and stoner rock pioneers Chris Goss and Josh Homme on the big, droning guitars. Shoegaze meets Bowie meets dramatic soundtrack for a movie set in the desert? Pretty close anyway. Flip it over for Radio Slave’s mix of UNKLE's last single, "Burn My Shadow(2)," which places the original's vocals (from The Cult's Ian Astbury!) over a typically minimal, deep house-y beat. A-side plays at 45; B-side at 33.
reviewed by Larri Byrd

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dance remixes / downtempo + electronic - vinyl / mo wax - vinyl / minimal house + techno

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V/A
Do It To It (Cosmo, Bird Peterson, Dave Nada) EP

Our midwestern homies at Burlesque went all out for this one - their first ever vinyl release! - starting with the wild hand-screenprinted Technicolor jackets designed by Mike 2600 (naturally). Inside the sleeve, there's five new club-ready remixes from names that'll be very familiar to Lab heads; The Rub's Cosmo Baker gets my pick with for "Alice Is A Sucker(1)," a remix of Moby's "Alice" with hard-hitting old skool drums and dirty rolling bass. Also on the B-side, Calgary's Smalltown DJs give Shop Boyz the Bmore treatment with a French twist on "Party Like A Punk(2)." Elsewheres, Bird Peterson goes all wobbly low-end on the party break-ish "The Jump Off(3)," Dave Nada remixes Soulja Boy ("Cream Dat(4)") and even The 2600 King gets in on the fun with his remix of Rick James' "Give It To Me(5)." Limited pressing.
reviewed by Chris Lemon-Red

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Hot Doug EP

Hot Dog is the new label out of Chicago from Marco Morales and SES Records' Zebo, "focusing specifically on club music with a taste for the Baltimore Club flavor." Every release will bear the name of a famous Chicago hot dog joint, and with both of these goals in mind they've stacked up some fine names for the debut Hot Doug EP. Chi-Town's Rampage leads off with a bubbling housey mix of Mary J.'s "Real Love(1)," followed by Zebo's own extra hype "Don't Stop(2)," and the Netherlands' Elroy Vanderley with "Cassius 99(3)." (Though I think the last two might've had their titles mixed up, 'cause Elroy's contains a "Don't Stop The Rock" sample. Bangin'.) Flip it over for Red Foxx's rave/Bmore hybrid "Dominator(4)" and Rampage closing up shop with "Hitting Switches(5)." A label to keep an eye on, no doubt.
reviewed by Van Hammersly

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White Lies
Death (Chase & Status, Crystal Castles) 12"

awesome dubstep remix

UK buzz band White Lies gets an awesome dubstep 2.0 remix from Chase and Status(1). If dubstep is going to infiltrate the larger music scene, this is how it's going to do it. More subdued and structured than its underground counterpart, this version of dubstep utilizes the same basslines and shotgun moments but in a predictable frame. Check the perfectly timed chorus... makes you want to shoot a hipster. B-side keeps the quality up with an equally excellent remix by Crystal Castles.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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new rock / new electro + electro rock + rave / dance remixes

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Yazoo
Nobody's Diary 12"

Mute has dug deep into the Sire catalog for this one. Rather than go for a no-brainer from Upstairs At Eric's, they've hit up Yaz' slept-on second album for "Nobody's Diary," which is not even the most popular track off that album. However, re-listening to the original version(1) in this new context has got me all amped about Yaz again. Alison Moyet's songwriting and Vince Clarke synth arrangements are of the highest caliber... they just don't make them like this anymore. To give it a modern sheen, this 12" includes remixes by Andy Bell & JC(2) and Koishii & Hush(3). Awesome matte pic sleeve with original artwork.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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new wave + no wave + electro / dance remixes

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Yazoo
Situation - Richard Humpty Vission Remix 12"

Deadstock find of this 1999 remix single for Yazoo' hit "Situation." on the A-side features the big room Club 69 Speed remix(1), and Richard "Humpty" Vission's Dub version on the flip. For our purposes, the Humpty version is the more likely spin, as Vission deconstructs the original synth line and filters the vocals in-and-out. Also includes the Humpty instrumental.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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new wave + no wave + electro / dance remixes

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Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Heads Will Roll (A-Trak Remix) 12"

club smash remix of indy rock hit

Quite possibly the rock remix of the year, it's the track heard round the blogs (#1 on Hype Machine) and in the clubs alike, with heavy play from Mehdi and Busy P (featured on their recent BBC Essential Mix), Annie Mac, Tiga, Diplo and of course A-Trak himself. It twists and turns in all the right places, while supercharging the original riff and keeping all of Karen O's charm intact. This one will be getting played for a long while, but the vinyl will only be around for this one-time white label pressing (500 copies only).
reviewed by the mgmnt

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house / minimal / techno - reviewer recommended / new electro + electro rock + rave / dance remixes / reviewer recommended / and more

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