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

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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

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BLK JKS
Mystery (Osborne Remix) 12"

feelgood dance remix of South African band

South African buzz band Blk Jks never became the smoldering meteorite that all the music critics predicted, but they still kick ass and aren't things better when they can still be classified as "underground"? And what's more underground than a 12" remix single by Osborne with a silkscreened type-only cover on indy label Secretly Canadian (headquartered in Indiana)? Osborne(1) has that power to create music that is uplifting and spiritual. He definitely draws a lot of inspiration from Body & Soul-style deep house and it shows here. An unlikely combo here, but it's great feelgood shit. Also includes an instrumental version(2). Recommended.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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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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Cole Medina
Scott K. & Cole Medina vs. James Brown - I'm Satisfied (White Vinyl) 12"

dj remixes and tools of James Brown tracks, pick

Cole Medina moves records. His records consistently appeal to the edit snobs, house heads, and money gig club djs. Here he teams up with Scott K for a great set of James Brown remixes and DJ tools. The housey extended mix(1) of "I'm Satisfied" is already a big hit amongst djs in the know (see the attached video of Jesse Saunders killing the crowd with it). Next checkout the two supremely useful JB DJ tools, "Clap Your Conga(2)" and "Stomp Your Cowbell(3)." These will get your creative juices flowing. Lastly, for all the hardcore JB fans, the duo has thrown in an original public service announcement from the Godfather telling his children to stay off drugs. Finally, it's pressed up on white vinyl with only 500 copies pressed. Highly recommended.


reviewed by the mgmnt

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funk soul disco - reviewer recommended / house / minimal / techno - reviewer recommended / james brown productions / funk soul disco 12" - A-J / and more

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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

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Dirty Funker
Flat Beat (Banksy) 12"

Mr. Oizo's big tune + remix and Banksy art

Everyone should know "Flat Beat" even if they don't know it by name. The super infectious beat (just try not to nod your head to it) was originally released in 1998 and is probably the most universally recognized tune by Mr. Oizo (eventually leading to a gazillion remixes and that hilarious sock puppet video). Fast forward over 10 years and the track still holds its appeal to the dancefloor enough that Dirty Funker has decided to re-press the OG(1,2) along with a couple up to date remixes. The Global Warming version(3) chooses to swap out the fat funky bassline in favor of some dark sub bass and twinkly percussion while the Pablo Decoder remix(4) does a similar kind of thing (but a bit too intense for me). Comes in a fancy Banksy sleeve which makes this 12" uber-collectable.
reviewed by snackmaster

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new electro + electro rock + rave / dance remixes

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Dizzee Rascal
Holiday (Laidback Luke Remix) 12"

grime meets big room house

Single sided remix 12" for Rascal's "Holiday," which was absolutely massive across the pond this summer. Laidback Luke take's the original's cheesy dance sensibilities and turns the energy up to 11 with some big room house synths and wild electro flourishes. Definitely a killer track for DJs that play larger rooms. Plays at 45.
reviewed by Hires

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new electro + electro rock + rave / dance remixes / dance + house + new disco + electro + nujazz / house / minimal / techno - new arrivals / and more

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DJ Sneak
Da Pimpdoggy 12"

Classic house remixes from 1995. Personally, I love this era of house music, where producers like Sneak, Armand Van Helden and Kenny Dope were pumping out house versions of their favorite funk, hip-hop, and disco tracks. "All Over(1)" reworks the Loose Joints classic "It's All Over My Face," while "Che-Chez Fame(2)" is a cheeky take on Dr. Buzzard's "Cherchez La Femme." Those are definitely fun spins, but "Because Your Love Ain't True(3)" is probably the most robust track on here, it's bass-y and super-energetic. Three for three. Also includes and alternate mix of "Che-Chez."
reviewed by the mgmnt

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house / minimal / techno - classics / dance remixes / dance + house + new disco + electro + nujazz / house / minimal / techno - new arrivals

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DJ Tameil
Get Silly (Bmore) EP

The UK's Dress 2 Sweat label keeps the realness coming with more authentic club sounds from Bodymore. Okay, Tameil actually hails from Brick City, but if you got releases on Unruly, your Bmore credentials is legit. On the A-side, we got the extra-hype ode to ass "Back That Thang Up(1)," which splices vocals from Unk's "Back It Up" with the strings from "Back That Azz Up." There's also "Get Silly(2)" on some minimal gun-clapping Lil Jon shit. Flip it over for remixes of Ja Rule ("Body(3)") and 50 Cent/Audio Two ("Get Money(4)"). Plays at 45.
reviewed by Chris Lemon-Red

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baltimore - vinyl / dance remixes

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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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Feist
Feisty (Nina Simone) 12"

dance remix of Feist's Nina Simone cover

Feist covering Nina Simone's "See Line Woman(1)" getting re-rubbed into a dance track on limited, hand stamped white labels with dub version(2) on the flip? Get em quick.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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new rock / downtempo + electronic - vinyl / dance remixes

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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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Fela Kuti
Zombie (Nico Remix) 12"

This kind of record gets classified as "funky house" and listed in our dance music section but afrofunk heads don't be skeered, this version of "Zombie(1)" should probably be in your play crate somewhere as well. Sure it's got the auto 4x4 beat going quite a bit, but there's some really cool breakdowns and the tempo is right in line with standard afro beat stuff. On the other hand, if you're already playing things of this nature, Nico's remix is gonna be a lock for your dancefloor. I can already see all the souped up euro and latin girls getting loose to this at Turntables on The Hudson… so easy. The b-side "Afrodizzy(2)," takes a similar approach with mellow instrumentation (flute, guitar) and African conversation mingling on top of a steady thump.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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all / funk soul disco 12" - A-J / dance remixes

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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

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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 / and more

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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 / and more

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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 / house / minimal / techno - new arrivals

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Lady Gaga
Gaga Remixes 12"

top 40 blends and edits

Like it or not, Lady Gaga has firmly cemented herself into the status of Club Queen for the summer of 2009. "Poker Face" and "Just Dance" have been ubiquitous on NYC dancefloors since last winter, and are still hanging around the top 50 through the middle of the summer. AV8 knows this, and as usual they're here to help you add a little flavor to your top 40 crate (if you're the type of DJ that plays at a casino, this is crucial). Includes remixes for "Lovegame," "Just Dance" and "Poker Face," featuring blends, edits and all the Fatman Scoop the B&T crowd can handle (there's even a super mashup that involves "Be," "Show Me Love," "Just Dance" and "Stand Up" on the b-side). Six tracks total.
reviewed by Hires

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

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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 / dance + house + new disco + electro + nujazz / and more

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Michael Jackson
Billie Jean (Dirty Funker Remix) 12"

house edit of Billie Jean

Now that the King has passed, a lot of MJ tracks are coming out of the woodwork. While some of it can be attributed to erie timing, the audio clip at the beginning of this record, in which Michael announces that this is the final curtain, makes me think that maybe Dirty Funker just knows how to put out a vinyl record real fast. On the A side you have their remix of "Billie Jean(1)," which is really more of an edit, adding pumped up drums and lots of loops to really whip a crowd into a frenzy. On the B side you'll find what's labeled as dub(2), but it's more of a big house track that contains little sprinkles of MJ vocals on top. This one's pressed up on yellow vinyl, both sides play at 45.
reviewed by Hires

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80s + 90s / dance remixes

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Michael Jackson
Billie Jean (House Remix) 12"

smooth house remix of the MJ classic

Sneaky MJ remix from 2008. The producer behind this super smooth and funky house version of "Billie Jean(1)" remains a mystery, but it's no doubt this is an instant crowd pleaser that will fill the floor. Obviously nothing beats the original version, but if you're rocking a house set, this version will come in handy. Instrumental on the flip that showcases that jazzy keyboard soloing.
reviewed by snackmaster

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80s + 90s / dance remixes

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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
I Love MJ Edits (P.Y.T., Get On The Floor, Forever Came Today) 12"

top notch MJ edits, pick

I know there's been a flood of MJ edits and remixes lately, but seriously these ones are really worth checking out. London's Kay Sputnik goes the tasteful route with his MJ edits, keeping the originals intact and using simple but effective cuts and dub outs to extend the grooves in all the right places for better mix-ability and dancefloor impact. Check the extended pleasure on his edit of "PYT(1)," "Dance WIth Me(2)," and two sublime versions of "Forever(3,4)." Quality stuff thats been getting tons of play from DJs like Theo, etc. Recommended.
reviewed by snackmaster

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Michael Jackson
MJ Remixes 12"

party breaks and blends involving Jackson's hits

It's always been more or less mandatory to have a few MJ tunes in your crate (or playlist), but these days it's more important than ever, so AV8 has a few new tricks for your money gig. This one leads off with an extended party break by LBR called "Rock My World(1)," which utilizes almost every recognizable MJ sample out there and then glues all the pieces together with a big helping of Fat Man Scoop. Disco Fries decides to take it in a housey direction(2), blending "The Way You Make Me Feel" and Fedde Le Grand's "Put Your Hands Up For Detroit." On the flip, LBR goes in for round two, crafting an extended party-break version of Akon and MJ's duet version of "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'(3)," originally released on the 25th anniversary edition of Thriller. Finally, Twisted Dee crafts a bigroom blend version of "Billie Jean(4)."
reviewed by Hires

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80s + 90s / dance remixes / mash-ups + blends + instrumentals + acapellas

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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
MJ Remixes Vol.3 (Todd Terje, Kenny Dope, J. Dilla, Z-Trip) 2LP

top notch MJ remixes

3rd volume of hard to find MJ remixes conveniently compiled for your mixing pleasure. This one features an excellent cast of remixers - everyone from Todd Terje with his subtle edit of "I Can't Help It(1)," Kenny Dope on "It's Great To Be Here(2)," Z-Trip flippin' "I Want You Back(3)," the illustrious DJ Spinna on "We're Almost There(4)," and even J-Dilla taking on "History(5)." Other tracks include a sweet demo version of "PYT(6)" edited by the homie U-Tern, "Never Can Say Goodbye(7)" remixed by Beatnick and K-Salaam, and "Ain't No Sunshine(8)" freaked by SSY. The best comp in the series in my opinion. Recommended.
reviewed by snackmaster

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Michael Jackson
MJ Remixes Vol.4 (MAW, Quentin Harris, Mousse T) 2LP

90s house remixes of MJ

And the remixes just keep coming! No seriously, it's getting kind of ridiculous, but it's MJ so you can't hate. This is the 4th sneaky compilation of MJ remixes, now focusing on the 90s house side of things. Masters at Work kick things of with a real funky house version of "Don't Stop(1)," while Quentin Harris takes it deeper on his version of "Smooth Criminal(2)." The most pumping version of "Say Say Say(3)" I've ever heard comes next and is uncredited (simlpy titled the 2005 white label mix), while Tommy D keeps it smooth and groovy for his remix of "Wanna Be Startin(4)." There's cool mix of "Smooth Criminal(5)" by Brothers In Rhythm, but the real jam is Mousse T's remix of "Ghosts(6)." Yup "Ghosts," from that MJ x Stephen King TV Special in the 90s. If you don't remember "Ghosts" look it up on youtube right now and be prepared to be blown away. Play that one on Halloween for extra props. 8 tracks total.
reviewed by snackmaster

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80s + 90s / dance remixes / rock + new wave + 80/90s / vinyl new arrivals / and more

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Michael Jackson
The Remix Suite (The Neptunes, Salaam Remi, Steve Aoki) 2LP

Compilation of new remixes comissioned by Universal Motown

Since his passing, there've been many MJ remix compilations passing through these hallowed internets, but this is the first one that compiles new remixes that were commissioned in tribute to the musical icon. The talent here was culled by Universal-Motown from many different ends of the spectrum (hip hop, house, electro, reggae, etc). Peep futuristic hip hop remixes from The Neptunes(1), Polow Da Don(2), Benny Blanco(3), Akon(4), and my favorite of the bunch, Dallas Austin(5). For the house heads, they got Frankie Knuckles(6), David Morales, and Steve Aoki(7). Finally, check out Salaam Remi's excellent reggae rendition of "ABC(8)." 12 tracks total, spread across 2LPs and packaged in a nice gatefold sleeve that includes notes from the producers involved.
reviewed by Hires

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80s + 90s / dance remixes / rock + new wave + 80/90s / dance + house + new disco + electro + nujazz / and more

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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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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 / rock + new wave + 80/90s / 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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Miles Davis
Shoes of Miles Davis EP

Shoes has been undeniably one of the most popular remixers on the Lab pages for the last couple years. Everything he puts out flies out of here, partly because he picks what the people want (not what they don't know) and he's damn good at adding bump and dub to the bumpless and dubless. This is his most ambitious project yet, as he tackles the Miles Davis catalog (which I'm surprised that no one else has done yet) with four different styles. "So What(1)" starts it off dubwise, then we get into thumping, gratifying breakbeats with "Gone(2)." The flip continues with the most impressive track of the set, "In A Silent Way(3)," which sounds like a cross between an old DJ Krush record and a Theo Parrish Ugly Edit. Serious. Shoes brings it to a close with a version(4) of "Bitches Brew," a modernized abstract beats take on the Miles' swirling, musky original. Highly recommended.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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funk soul disco - reviewer recommended / new disco / cosmic / edits - reviewer recommended / house / minimal / techno - reviewer recommended / funk soul disco 12" - K-Z / and more

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New Order
Confusion Remixes 12"

nyc remixes of new wave classic, acapella included

First of all, let me point out to all the New Order fans that this includes the acapella for New Order's "Confusion"! This is a reissue of a 1990 single that came out on Arthur Baker's Minimal Records. There's several electro remixes from notable NYC behind-the-scenes dance producers like Lenny D and Victor Simonelli(1), Omar Santana(2), and Peter Daou(3).
reviewed by the mgmnt

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new wave + no wave + electro / dance remixes

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No Man's Air
I Feel Love / Hello (Donna Summer vs. Booka Shade)12"

Clever white label remix that blends a cover of "I Feel Love" with the minimal dance smash "In White Rooms" by Booka Shade. Cool acapella intro teases until that bouncy ball beat drops. Could be a big warm weather track. Flip features a weird bigroom cover of "Smells Like Teen Spirit(2)."
reviewed by the mgmnt

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new electro + electro rock + rave / dance remixes

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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

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Saint Etienne
Only Love Can Break Your Heart Remixes (Richard X, Air France) 12"

new remixes of downtempo classic

Saint Etienne's 1990 "Only Love Can Break Your Heart" crossed over from synth-pop hit to downtempo classic with a string of excellent remixes by producers like Masters At Work and Andrew Weatherall. This 2009 remix single attempts to re-create the magic with two similarly aimed reworks. Richard X(1) re-fits the original vocals with balearic-downtempo beat to great success, but really, it's really hard to F up with such cooled out vocals. On the flip, Air France (Swedish buzz producers who recently appeared on Acephale) take it back to 1990 with their mix of "Spring(2)," sounding like Nellee Hooper in his prime. Also includes Richard X's instrumental mix and his bonus remix(3) of "Girl VII." For fans of the original, recommended.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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bestsellers / new wave + no wave + electro / new disco / cosmic / edits - reviewer recommended / 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 / rock + new wave + 80/90s / and more

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Thom Yorke
Nude / Harrowdown Hill (Ripperton Remixes) 12"

White label pressing of Radiohead and Thom Yorke remixes by Swiss minimal producer Ripperton. A-side features Radiohead's "Nude(1)" while the flip features Yorke's "Harrowdown Hill(2)."
reviewed by the mgmnt

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new rock / dance remixes / minimal house + techno

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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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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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U-Tern
The Cookie Jar, Vol.2 EP

Four diverse edits/mashemups from Vancouver, BC's U-Tern, whose first EP flew out of here (just like this one is sure to - "limited to 500, no repress"). "Trilogy(1)" is a squelchy new disco / rnb hybrid with Kelis on vox, followed by a suped up edit of Chocolate Milk's disco/funk heater "Who's Gettin It Now(2)." Flip it for a great, vocoder'd-out take Three 6 Mafia with "Disco Sizzurp(3)," plus some atmospheric ghettotech on "Look At That Booty(4)."
reviewed by Chris Lemon-Red

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dance remixes / downtempo + electronic - vinyl

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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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baltimore - vinyl / dance remixes / all

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V/A
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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baltimore - vinyl / dance remixes

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V/A
Miami Vices #2 (Banksy) EP

Banksy cover! Now that that is out of the way, let's check on the music within even though probably most collector dudes just pick these up for the cover. On one side, you have Hot Chile's rework of George Kranz's classic track entitled "Sin Da Da(1)." This'll probably go over well at any club from Miami to Amsterdam. Just dumb electro-house fun. Flipside features Anarchist's "Anarchy 2008(2)," a remix of the Sex Pistols classic.
reviewed by Van Hammersly

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new electro + electro rock + rave / various K-Z / dance remixes

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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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