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Funkerman f. I-Fan |
Remember |
Flamingo |
Funkerman is rapidly moving up the ranks for top drawer house tunes. Remember is a glorious balance of chuggy, big room beats with super-soulful vocals. Absolutely addictive, this one will blaze your dancefloors. » AR
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3

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Cunnie Williams f. Monie Love |
Saturday (Fedde le Grand Vocal Mix) |
Peppermint Jam |
Prepare to be slayed... Fedde knocks this one out of the park with a tough, techy stomper. Addicitive stabs are layered over trippy beats and flow wonderfully under those great vocals. » AR
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5
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Copyright f. Imaani |
Deeper (Baggi Begovic & Soul Conspiracy Club Mix) |
Defected |
Copyright had another stellar year, and this late entry was no exception to their knack for quality house music. Baggi Begovic & Soul Conspiracy simply elevate the track with a tougher instrumental that compliments Imaani's brilliant vocals and retains the solid vibe of the original. » AR |
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8

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Hollis P Monroe f. Christa |
This Way |
Bargrooves |
The vocal does it all on this cut. The dreamy texture, smooth stylings of Christa draw you right in and touch your soul. Almost a Tracey Thorn quality to it. Plenty of sweet mixes to choose from Andy Daniell and Hideo Kobayashi. » AR
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6

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Blackcoffee f. Bucie |
Turn Me On |
GOGO Music |
Slick, sexy, scintillating house music. Deep and groovy does it just right with the cool texture of Bucie's vocals. » AR
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7
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Felguk |
Do You Like Bass |
Bug Eyed |
Felguk of late has been impressing the pants off us, and his track is no slouch! We hate labels, but there is no way to speak of this track without highlight the style similarities to the french synth scene, particularily Justice. If you like electro-infused FUNK, then this one will have you jumping for joy! It dips and dives in all the right places, and has enough wallop to keep you rocking all through the work week until you hit Friday again! » SJ
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9

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Chris Lake f. Nastala |
If You Knew |
Rising Music |
Chris Lake is back in a big way. His latest has that vibe and sound that made "Changes" so huge. We expect nothing short of the same from this monster. » AR
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10
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ATFC |
Tell U Y |
Strictly Rhthym |
Think old school NY warehouse jam....now, modern-ize the beat, to something between tribal and groove house, toss in that infectious and seductive vocal you don’t like ot admit you crave, and presto...the newest offering from house-bomber ATFC! This one will do the rounds for sure, so get it out there now, and say you were one of the first!!! » SJ
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11

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Late Night Alumni |
Empty Streets |
Hed Kandi |
Late Night Alumni aka Kaskade sees an older gem finally get its due with a proper release. Appearing on Kaskade's 2003 mix CD SF Sessions V4 it was one of the most memorable tracks of the comp. This is vintage Kaskade, sweet sexy vocals, dreamy pads and a definite groove. » AR
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12

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Justin Michael & Phonic Funk f. Maiya |
Take Me To The Sky |
MN2S |
Killer vocal on this one... it just gets in your head and gets those serious head bobs going. Nice synths, crisp percussion, and a coolness about it make this track work it out. » AR
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15

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Patch Park |
Space-Shuttle Back Pack |
Little Mountain |
This is the latest gem from tech-progressive wonder Patch Park. His style is so beautifully refreshing in today’s electro-tastic market! Any one of these cuts will do the business, but we would push the original on you, as the build up is perfect, the groove is undeniable and the arrangement is right on! Tough one to pass up, SO DON’T!!!!! » SJ
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13
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Timmy Vegas & Bad Lay-Dee |
Another Dimension |
Eye Industries |
Crystal Waters, Beatie Boys... the samples are unmistakable and legit, and Timmy manages to finely craft a unique tune that utilizes those samples to perfection. This one is guaranteed to touch that nostalgic nerve and rock rooms. Throw in a killer tech-house remix from Tom Novy and you've got a dancefloor destroyer. » AR
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14
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George Andrews |
Sideline EP |
LOTNS |
This swirling synth-house number is perfect the upcoming year. Although rooted in tech, it’s warm tones and grooves illicit a purely house vibe, great multi-purpose album, a good mood setter for sure! Happy Landing, is the track to look for, as its playful vibe and nimble bass line have no problem keeping the feet moving! » SJ
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16
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The Jinks f. Kevin Leo |
Don't Ignore My Love |
Jinks Inc |
The Jinks know how to make dirty, funky records and this continues on point. Moody keys, tough beats and hypnotizing vocals make this a mover and a shaker for your dancefloor. » AR
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21

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Discount Rhinos |
Keep Control |
Sharpie Style |
The Discount Rhinos make cool music. This track fuses soulful house, and Kaskadesque vocal with their tough blend of electro. » AR
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20
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Agent Greg vs Audiopunch f. Nanchang Nancy |
Symphony of Love |
Stealth |
This one is made for big rooms. The strings and build will melt your face. Roger's Release Mix elevates with trademark S-Man drums and an anthematic feel. » AR
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17
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Mihals Safras |
Messages EP |
Great Stuff |
This whole EP is dope! If you like to run around in dark spaces with low ceilings, make sure you take this EP with you. It was made for the places that are only lit by the mixer and a lamp for the DJ’s record binder! Seriously put this record is made for after-hours, honourable mention goes out to Messages, for the late night thump with the tech-house feel, this one is your winner! » SJ
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19
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Chieko Kinbara f. Sharon Adams & Lisa Mack |
Changed My Life (Code Red Vocal) |
King Street Sounds |
Produced by the legendary DJ Spen, violinist Chieko Kinbara comes with a soulful gospel inspired joint featuring the superb vocals of Sharon Adams and Lisa Mack. This isn't for everyone, but if you're down with the gospel house this is a must. » AR
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BlackLiquid |
Our President (BlackLiquid's Yes We Did Mix) |
Black Liquid |
There have been a slew of Obama tunes celebrating the historic moment in history, and this is one of the best. Funky house beats under the legendary speech. Guaranteed to move your crowd, just as it moved a nation. » AR
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23
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Jaidene Veda |
Sunday |
MN2S |
A solid deep offering on venerable UK imprint MN2S. Toronto's Nick Holder teams with the beautiful vocal stylings of Jaidene Veda for this tight joint. Whether it's the more classic sound of Jason B's version, or Noushies uber deep vocal mix, this is a fine slice of soulful house. » AR
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26

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Jhonny & Peps p. SQUID |
All In All Out |
Stripped |
It seems that producers are opting back into creating more melody and arrangement then the noisey business that caught fire of the last little while. This track is a testament to that movement, back to sound, back to music, truly a beautiful and melodic wonder, this one is for the back of the room, bring you all back to the front of the dancefloor! » SJ
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SuperCrunch |
Bye Bye Summer Fling |
Rhythm Scan |
If you love synth-driven tracks, this one is your baby! Sure, not the most elaborate or intricate of tracks, but sometimes, simple is better. This track proves that, I nice infectious hook, that drives all the way through, and oddly enough, you want even more of it when it’s done! » SJ
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27

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Ramon Tapia |
Esposa |
Great Stuff |
This big bass bumping techno number is meant to do one thing, and that’s get the people up! And it certainly does that, tracks like this bring back the vibe ov the late 90’s and early 2000 north amercian after-hour scene, so good! » SJ
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29
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Muzikjunki & Myu Myu f. Todd Jordan |
True or False |
Stealth |
Haunting big room tune on Stealth once again. While I could do without the vocals, the instrumental is super addictive and is one of those bleepy tracks that melts your brain. This one will be making waves with a wide range of DJs... true. » AR
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28
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JT Donaldson & Giom |
Let's Make a Record |
Kolour |
This is classic JT Donaldson, that bumpy, funky San Fran meets Chicago house music. Grab an old funk sample, throw in some pushing kicks, and a neck snapping bassline, and presto... chugging tune. » AR
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30
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Roland Clarke p. Urban Soul |
Goodbye Love (Alix Alvarez SC Vox) |
King Street Sounds |
Soulful, moody, and smooth... typical from the likes of Roland Clarke. Alix Alvarez delivers the standout remix that is silky sweet, sophisticated house music. » AR
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31
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Colin Dale |
Joy |
Endemic Digital |
Just a nice late night tech-house ditty that makes ya feel good! Bouncy bass line with some proggier eleemnts, creates a nice smooth groovy track that’s got a personality to boot! » SJ
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33
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Gilbert le Funk, DJ Bree & Kaysee |
If |
La Musique Fantastique |
An incredible vocal on this cut. While Edmund and Piers Kirwan deliver solid mixes we think there is even more potential with this one given the amazing singing by Kaysee. Nonetheless this is still a great tune ready for your dancefloor. » AR
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32
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Evil Barby |
Minimal Cracker |
Automatx2 |
This is one serious little dark trotter! Nothing to intricate here, just an evil and catchy synth hook that storms over some deep minimal percussion! Sounds simple? Yes, but does it work...abslutely! » SJ
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34
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Groove Junkies p. Rich Keller |
Black Man In The White House |
Moho |
It was bound to happen, that tons of praise Obama tracks would hit the streets, and of them all a few stand out. This is one. While the lyrics give it cache at this poignant time in history, underneath cool, funky instrumentals deliver solid house jaunts. Check the sax infused Scott K & Joey Kay Chicago Bump mix or the GJs' own Funky Roots Rub to get the proper feel. » AR
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38

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David West |
The Hideout (Ramon Tapia Mix) |
Tolerant |
This is a late night gem, plain and simple. Techno all the way, with a dash of twitchy electro and and enough pump to get your rocks off, Ramon Tapia is off to a great start in 09!!! » SJ
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36
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Parasoul |
Real Addiction (Quarrel Second Remix) |
Look Ahead Records |
This is one of those smooth and powerful progressive numbers that is soooooooo intoxicating to the brain, you can’t kelp but sway to the music. It never really gets churning, but no matter, its slick composition and ethereal tones are more then enough power to work in your favour. » SJ
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41

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Milton Jackson |
Rhythm (Jimpster Remix) |
Freerange |
Milton Jackson is known for seriously jacking tech-house, throw in the wiley veteran Jimpster on the remix and you have gold. Slick pads and synth stabs over bumping beats is a sure fire winner. » AR
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39
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Luomo |
Tessio |
Great Stuff |
Sexy, seductive, bangin! What more could you want? Tech house imprint Great Stuff continues to do what they sau they;re going to, and deliver the goods, this one is for sure a complete scorcher, good for the boys and the girls! A must have for the beginning of 09! » SJ
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42

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Daley Padley & Fribbs |
Open Minds |
Phonetic |
We're huge fans of Daley Padley and this is another winner for him and for Phonetic. Drawing on an old school sample Daley & Fribbs update this track for 2009 and make it a big room tune. » AR
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43

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Hatiras & MC Flipside |
Open Up Your Eyes |
Hatrax |
This is a tale of 2 tracks, a nasty glitchy tech-house stormer and a beautiful raggae inspired house gem. The vocals from Flipside are top notch and the melody of the song part of the track sensational. We hope some full on house treatments are coming, cause this can be a summer anthem!!! » AR
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45
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All Thieves |
Dexter (Idiotproof Remix) |
Nates Tunes |
Courtesy of the Rene Amesz influence on house and tech-house, this quirky and percolating bass monkey is just as you imagine it. Big deep bass line with bits of acid synths tossed all over it like a perverted money shot! If this is your style, you can pass it up, it fits seamlessly with that chunky-tech sound. » SJ
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ATFC f. Rae |
Give Me Luv |
Strictly Rhthym |
ATFC has been on fire of late, and his latest a recreation of the Alcatraz hit "Give Me Luv" is another monster. The phat synth and pumping beats of the Oceanic Trench Mix are the ticket here to pulverizing your dancefloor. This is a guaranteed dancefloor destroyer without question. » AR |
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Funkagenda |
Breakwater |
Toolroom Trax |
The 2008 club sensation known as Funkagenda, or Adam to his friends (and facebook stalkers) pumps out another beauty. Replete with the ethereal, yet thick’ and sensual elements that seem truly as fluid as water, Breakwater turns a colossal punch in a very subdued way. Don’t let the intensity fool you, it comes through quite strong. With remixes by Seaman&Stel and Dataworx, this one is a no brainer! » SJ
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F-Man |
Abstrack |
Flamingo |
If you know anything about this label, then you know who the F-man is...but nevertheless, this rack is RUGGED! Verging on techno, but keeping its electro/prog roots, this straightforward tech-stomper does the business right! There is a thunder to this track that you might miss at first listen, but it surely comes through on the dance floor. » SJ
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Muzikjunki |
The Seashore (Marco G vs. Amin G Remix) |
Little Mountain |
What a stormer. There is a madness that exists here that is meant for only one place in the world, the dance-floor. This track exudes proper big room wallop, with a keen programming savvy to bring in the right elements at the right time. This is a must have for any serious bass-pusher! » SJ
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Adam Shaw |
Far Cry EP |
Toolroom |
This is one bad-ass piece of tech-house. Less techno, then counterparts of this genre of late, but driven with an infectious groove and pulsing melodies. This synth-ladden EP is a sure fired winner. » SJ
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46
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Dyed Soundorom |
Beautiful Eva |
Crosstown Rebels |
When I think of cool minimal deep house, this track definitely will come to mind. Rich pads and synth stabs flow in and out over super bumpy percussion that is sure to get the heads nodding in appreciation. » AR
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Terry Farley & Rocky p. The Cobra |
Maurice |
Influential House |
With a sample made famous by those French fiends Alan Braxe and Fred Falke with "Intro", Farley & Rocky give it a 2009 twist. Expect this one to be cained by alot of veteran jocks who crave a bit of nostalgia for their floor. » AR |
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Bushwacka! |
Dromererie |
Olmeto |
Something about this man’s composition that just seems so irresistible, never mind ground-breaking. I’m sure many of the heads will be pumping this record, and so should you...nice lush classical guitar that lends just that little bit to a driving sequence, that in its simplicity, purely rocks. » SJ
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Rogiers f. Bilal |
Hollywood Story |
Stilnovo |
A cool slice of deep house from Rogiers. Bilal's soulful vocals flow wonderfully over the quirky instrumental from Leech & Maxime Cescau. More remixes please as we think this vocal has even more potential. » AR |
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Asher Jones & Donny Hates House |
Static Gallery (Ludvig Faleij remix) |
Tokio Recordings |
The original is not slouch I assure, but the cut that jumps out is the Ludvig Faleij remix. It's dedication to keeping' the groove perky fused with some proper melodic goodness, and what you get is a quirky yet engaging bits of electronic swirl. » SJ |
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Miq Puentes |
Ay Que Lindo |
Soulheat |
When the weather gets cold it's always nice to heat things up with a fresh latin-infused jaunt. Giving off that "Felicidad" vibe, this one should work nicely on your floor. Tons of mixes to choose from but we recommend the original or the saxed up version from JedSet. » AR |
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Cool Million |
The Tom Moulton Sessions |
Deeplay |
The king of disco and legendary producer Tom Moulton grabs hold of a couple of Cool Million cuts and gives them a full on treatment as only he can. "Lift Me Up To The Sky" is probably the most dancefloor ready of the lot, but even at that the tunes are very chilled compared to what is burning most dancefloors. Having said that this is amazing music perfect for the iPod. » AR |
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Joe De Simone |
Sexy Chrome |
Automatx Records |
Most dj’s cant help but get that ‘noise record’ that just blips or swirls its way into a hullabaloo of whitewash or zipperish madness, this week’s version of that record is here. Replete with enough smashing sound to get your rocks off the way you love it to be done...in a bout of complicated and calculated chaos. » SJ
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