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Rekids: A Forceful and Lasting Imprint in Techno.
ailing from the UK, Rekids isn't your average electronic label. Founded in 2006 by the collaborative minds of James Masters and Matt Edwards (aka Radio Slave), Rekids has carved a unique path in the scene within a short time.
Renowned for its cutting-edge sounds, the label champions electronic music that thrives both on and off the dance floor. They consistently push boundaries, releasing innovative tracks that resonate with listeners even in a relaxed setting.
Over the years, Rekids has become a breeding ground for some of techno's most exciting new voices. Artists like Lucy, Raxon, and SHDW & Obscure Shape all found a platform for their early works on the label. Rekids also wasn't afraid to collaborate with techno veterans, with releases from the likes of Robert Hood and Surgeon adding a touch of experience to the label's roster.
Over the years, Rekids has released a string of critically acclaimed records, solidifying its position as a leading force in techno. The label continues to push boundaries and discover new artists, ensuring its place at the forefront of the genre's evolution.
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Nightdubbing
Cop Outside - (4:47) 75 BPM
Review: Monty Luke's Nightdubbing project on Rekids was designed to showcase the Black Catalogue boss's deep love of dub-infused house and techno. This 13-track album combines previously unheard cuts with nine tracks previously showcased across a pair of EPs of the same name. It's a fantastic set all told, with highlights including the smacked-out electro-dub headiness of opener '40 Acres and a Terrabyte', the extra-percussive deep dub-house hypnotism of 'Bob Molly', the after-hours friendly minimalism of 'Star Storms', the Detroit-goes-dub techno pulse of 'New World/Old Future', the classic dub techno warmth of 'Dark Paradise', and the dub-wise deep house dreaminess of 'Avantgarde Dancehall'. Throw in a handful of tidy ambient and digital dub tracks, and you have a genuinely superb long-player.
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REKIDS 237
29 Mar 24
Deep House
Jjak Hogan EP
Devo - (5:49) 73 BPM Hot
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REKIDS 019
03 Apr 23
Hip Hop/R&B
XL Traxx EP
M-Bomb - (5:56) 69 BPM
E-Dancer - (6:19) 69 BPM
D-Edge - (7:01) 68 BPM Hot
Review: On the mighty Rekids label this week we've got XL Traxx, which is the new collaborative project between Serbian artist Lag (Mord) and fellow countryman (now based in Brooklyn) X-Coast of Rivera Records. It features the pounding, early '90s styled Belgian techno of "M-Bomb", jumping forward a decade later on the funky tribal techno loops of "E-Dancer" while "D-Edge" is more reminiscent of classic technosoul in the vein of Dave Angel or G-Flame & Mr G.
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REKIDS 210
28 Oct 22
Funky/Club House
Universal Motion EP
Emotion 2 Emotion - (6:03) 64 BPM
Review: After releases on Permanent Vacation, Classic and Crosstown Rebels, Berlin-based American Alinka (Fantasy Life) is up next on Radio Slave's esteemed Rekids imprint with the Universal Motion EP. The tripped-out Italo style chug of the title track leads into the hypnotic tribal house journey of "Emotion To Emotion" and ending with the neon-lit night drive of "Reality Love". The Universal Motion EP shows the ex-Chicago DJ at the top of her game, and certainly one of the best names in the world of house, disco and techno at present.
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REKIDS 181
18 Jun 21
Minimal/Tech House
Mirror Man
Black Mirror - (5:38) 54 BPM
Review: Robert Hood follows his recent Nothing Stops Detroit debut on Rekids with a full-length artist album. It shows that when it comes to delivering linear dance floor techno Hood has few peers. This talent is audible on lean tracks like "Fear Not" and the pounding kicks and soaring chords of "Falling Apart". But Mirror Man also shows that within an album format. Hood is not afraid to cast a wide creative gaze. "Through A Looking Glass Darkly' and "A Shattered Image" are chilling electronic soundtracks, while on "System of Mirrors", the Detroit veteran drops a hypnotic slice of techno that resounds to a throbbing bass and waves of frazzled percussion.
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REKIDS 168
20 Nov 20
Techno
Stories We Tell Ourselves EP
Sous Les Etoiles - (5:09) 55 BPM
Review: Sebo K has always had a knack of crafting emotive house and techno, so it's no real surprise that his latest release is shot through with atmospheric sensibilities. This aesthetic is audible from the get-go: "Nebula" is led by a tripped out acid line, but it's the booming hardcore bass and the jazzy keys that really push the listener back to a more carefree time in electronic music's recent past. On the reflective "Sous Les Etoiles", the German producer goes deeper again as wispy synth lines and ghostly melodies showcase his expertise. The title track sees Sebo map out a new direction thanks to the use of crisp break beats - albeit coated in soft focus melodies - while "Pink Moon" concludes the release again with breathy, effervescent sounds.
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REKIDS 129
23 Nov 18
Electro
Patience
Paradigm Change (original mix) - (5:39) 63 BPM
Messier 78 (original mix) - (3:15) 79 BPM
Atlantis (original mix) - (2:46) 78 BPM
Review: Being in the game for over 15 years, Sebastian Kloft has a vast discography. A longtime stalwart of the Mobilee label, until spreading his wings and leading to some of his most creative and exciting output thus far. His vinyl only label Scenario has had releases from top producers such as Ian Pooley, DJ Honesty, Jus Ed, Dan Curtin and DJ Deep. Moreover the Berlin native's continual rise includes releases on Bass Culture, Robsoul Recordings and Tsuba. Which leads us to Sebo K's debut on Matt Edwards' esteemed Rekids imprint - which 'exhibits a refreshing sound from the established artist' and we couldn't agree more! The album is possibly a tribute to the many phases of electronic music he has lived through. The dubby breaks driven '90s electronica on "Paradigm Change" is reminiscent of Future Sound Of London or Sabres Of Paradise. "Messier 78" with it's sensual elements and rumbling sub-bass is like jazzy drum & bass from the same era: just minus the Amens. Elsewhere, "Xhale" channels the spirit of his hometown heroes Cabinet Recordings (namely the acid energy of the legendary Lemon8), while "Transitions" with its emotive and soulful tones channels the British IDM sound of early Peacefrog or Planet E.
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REKIDS 110
17 Nov 17
Balearic/Downtempo
Feel The Same
101 - (2:45) 51 BPM
Review: Matt Edwards marked the 100th release in Rekids earlier this year with a release that featured "Feel the Same", and now he is putting out the debut Radio Slave album using the same title. It's a real mixed bag; "2nd Home" starts with gentle ambience and the dreamy breaks of "Forana", before the UK producer changes pace and drops the album version of the title track in all its vocal-heavy, driving glory. If its insistent riffs get too much, then there is the low-slung bass-heavy groove of "Trans" and the dubbed out abstractions of "Draw" to keep his audience guessing. Rekids may now be a house music institution, but as "Feel the Same" shows, it doesn't slide into predictability.
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RSCD 01
15 Sep 17
Techno
Wulfman
Wulfman (radio Slave remix) - (10:09) 63 BPM
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REKIDS 106
28 Jul 17
Balearic/Downtempo
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