10 Years of Slightly Transformed Takeover

A Celebration of Sound! To honour a decade of consistently delivering high-quality House, Nu disco and Funk, we’re excited to promote their special compilation featuring 32 unforgettable tracks that define the label’s journey. Don’t miss the FREE TRACK, a revealing INTERVIEW with the founders, an exclusive DISCOUNT on all releases from the label, and the top 10 tracks personally selected by the label’s founder. Be sure to check out the DJ Guest mix, as we celebrate 10 years of boundary-pushing sound!

Various - Slightly Transformed - 10 Years (Slightly Transformed)

Since launching a decade ago, Slightly Transformed has become one of the most productive and - quality wise - most consistent nu-disco imprints around, with a catalogue packed with ear-catching original productions and on-point re-edits. Naturally the label's founders wanted to do something to mark their first decade, so decided on an expansive retrospective highlighting dancefloor hits, personal favourites and slept-on treats. There's plenty to set the pulse racing throughout the 32 action-packed tracks on show, from the tactile, head-nodding '80s soul transformation that is Basement Love and Tuuwa's 'Promise', and the glossy electrofunk-goes-slow-house flex of Vigi's 'Acid Lies', to the infectious, bass-heavy disco-funk vibes of Chuggin Edits' 'Ain't No Love, Ain't No Starshine' and the piano-powered Latin house loveliness of Delfonic's 'Hangin' Tough'. And so it goes on, with highlights continuing to pop up at a furious rate. For proof, check the down-low swamp funk of Oldchap's 'What's The Use', the funky and chunky house pressure of Kid & Loop's 'You and Me', and the Tiger & Woods-in-dub headiness of 'Say Goodnight' by Ash Reynolds.

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Interview

Can you talk about some of the most significant collaborations or partnerships that have shaped the label's growth and identity?

Our first release was picked up by Toolroom Records for a third party compilation which was unexpected. We went on to continue releasing singles until we released Ash Reynolds first album - Lessons in 2016. One of the tracks 'Embrace' was picked up by Fashion brand Lipsey for a Flyer East advertising campaign for her exclusive range. Chuggin Edits joined the label circa 2018 and we continued to release singles and also compilations. Some key artist on the label are Jean Jaques Smoothie, Mr Doris, The Owl, Paul Olde and Vigi.

As Slightly Transform celebrates its 10-year anniversary, can you share the journey of how the label started and what inspired its creation?

I (Ash) started the label in 2014 just on the basis of being in control of my own works and it was generally meant for just my own releases but then I wanted the label to grow and create more of a network, get others involved which I thought would be more interesting to push the music in our scene. Chuggs agreed to join after we worked together on a few tracks and we seemed to work well as a team. Chuggs brought a whole host of artists to the label and we haven't looked back.

If you could go back 10 years and give yourself one piece of advice at the start of Slightly Transform, what would it be?

I would suggest to remain consistent and not worry about the outcome of a release. I find if a track is going to do well sometimes it just happens in an unexpected scenario.

What are some of the most memorable moments or milestones for the label over the last 10 years?

Pretty much as mentioned above. Tracks being picked up by the big guns in the dance music world. Tracks being picked up for syncing and hitting the bigger streaming numbers. Hitting the top charts on Juno is always a great milestone.

Out of all the releases from the past 10 years, are there any that hold a special place in your heart or represent a turning point for the label?

Ash Reynolds & Chuggin Edits - Smooth. This track hit a few million streams and then we started to get a bit of notice for collaborations and what not. We had other artists coming to us asking how but sometimes it's just timing and luck rather than what or who you know. Also a having a half decent tune counts. The track also brought myself and Chuggs together to where we are now.

As you look to the future, what are your goals and visions for the next decade of Slightly Transform? Any upcoming projects or directions you’re excited about?

We took a break in the past two years so moving forward I'd like to see some consistent releases but with a smaller team of selected artists who are associated directly with the label. Not locked to a contract but a team that works with us that we know produces at a quality level. As we took a break our focus is now on re-building but we've recently hit No.1 on the Juno disco page so seems we have carried on from where we left off. Personally I'd like to see more original material and less heavily sampled tracks. Our sub-label Slightly Deeper may be the way forward for that as main label has a certain following as such.