Exploited Rec is known for uncovering new talent. A born-and-bred Berliner (now based in Bangkok), Shir Khan started Exploited in his home city in 2007. A decade into shaping careers of artists like Claptone, Adana Twins, Joyce Muniz and Budakid, Shir Khan continues to remain on the pulse of the global underground shaping dance music through his label, productions and unconventional, uncompromising and unpredictable sets.
Review: Since first pricking our consciousness six years ago, Kyodai has delivered a string of fine EPs for the likes of Freerange, Poker Flat, Mule Musiq and, most regularly, Local Talk. "The Clone" marks the Berlin-based twins first appearance on Exploited since 2014. It's something of a winner, with ear-pleasing piano riffs, elongated synth-strings and a TB-303 acid bassline wrapping themselves around crunchy, club-ready beats. As usual, there's clear progression throughout the track - a couple of breakdowns, new elements that drop in the second half of the track to emphasize its floor-filling potential etc. - and unfussy production that doesn't strive too hard to be clever.
Review: Since first pricking our consciousness six years ago, Kyodai has delivered a string of fine EPs for the likes of Freerange, Poker Flat, Mule Musiq and, most regularly, Local Talk. "The Clone" marks the Berlin-based twins first appearance on Exploited since 2014. It's something of a winner, with ear-pleasing piano riffs, elongated synth-strings and a TB-303 acid bassline wrapping themselves around crunchy, club-ready beats. As usual, there's clear progression throughout the track - a couple of breakdowns, new elements that drop in the second half of the track to emphasize its floor-filling potential etc. - and unfussy production that doesn't strive too hard to be clever.
Review: With DJ names like Take It Easy and Friso, it's probably to be presumed that German duo Adana Twins don't take themselves too seriously. That tongue in cheek attitude can be heard on "Everyday", a delightfully loose and languid cut that sounds like a funkier, groovier and, well, slightly less overbearing take on the work of Benoit & Sergio. Despite being propelled forward by a superb synth bassline, it lazily slips from the speakers rather than jumping towards you like a ninja on speed. "Strange" continues in a similar vein, offering a laidback, Soul Clap style cover of The Doors' "People Are Strange". With nice pianos. However odd that may seem on paper, it's actually superb.
Review: You'd expect any collaboration between seasoned studio veterans Andre Crom and Martin Dawson to be suitably solid, and "Need U Back" doesn't disappoint. In fitting with many current deep house records, it looks back for inspiration, infusing its tech-tinged deep house grooves with bumpin' New Jersey bass and hypnotic, bleep-heavy riffs reminiscent of the NYC's finest mid-90s cuts. Homework's laidback remix adds some much-needed shuffle to the previously rigid beats, throwing some spine-tingling breakdowns into a delightfully spacious and heartwarming mix. If anything, it's better than Crom and Dawson's driving original.
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