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Artist |
Title |
Label |
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2
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Bob Sinclar f. Steve Edwards |
Together |
Tommy Boy / Defected |
 When Sinclar and Edwards team up it's pretty much guaranteed magic, and Together solidifies this point. Capturing the vibe of Love Generation, this is an absolute anthem and the first for 2008. Eddie Thoneick kills it on the remix with his trademark fusion of tougher electro elements while maintaining a funky house vibe. This is a must! » AR |
| 2 |
3
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Groove Armada f. Candi Stanton |
Love Sweet Sound |
Strictly Rhythm |
 Groove Armada continue to show that they simply make hits. Love Sweet Sound combines infectious vocals with addictive key stabs and floating pads. Nice build throughout make it a dancefloor heavyweight. Add remixes from Mark Knight & Funkagenda and Nic Fanciulli and how can you go wrong. » AR |
| 3 |
4
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Workidz |
Washmachine |
Toolroom |
 This soon to be infamous afterhour power, is littered and twisted with that irky electro that is simply infectious to raging dance floors. Undeniably a hot number, expect this one to garner massive attention! » SJ |
| 4 |
5
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Kurd Maverick & Tapesh f. Teri B |
Rise |
Demeanour |
 Absolute magic from Kurd Maverick yet again. Teri B's vocals are tight and Kurd really knows how to build intensity for main floor peak time magic. Get ready to Rise! » AR |
| 5 |
1
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Adam K & Soha |
Twilight |
Hotbox Digital |
 What more can you say about this uber hit than GORGEOUS! Adam K & Soha nailed a fine balance of beautiful synth chords with glorious pads and moving percussion. This one is not constrained by genres and played by all that want to make a statement on their dancefloor. » AR |
| 6 |
7
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Funkagenda |
What The Fuck |
Toolroom Trax |
 The studio wizard from Birmingham comes through in full force, with this 'well to do' vocal sample laced over some sinister beats, Funkagenda's "what the fuck" gives the dance-floor the gears quite handily! » SJ |
| 7 |
8
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Jose Carretas f. Vanessa Freeman |
Can't Make It |
MN2S |
 Smooth, sexy, and soulful. Another vocal gem on British imprint MN2S. The latest member of the Restless Soul crew, Jose Carretas is a new producer who is set to make some serious waves in the near future and Vanessa's vocals are rich and seriously sensual. » AR |
| 8 |
18
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Arno Cost & Norman Doray |
Apocalypse |
Cr2 |
 Arno Cost's "Magenta" was a monster, and the follow up "Apocalypse" is nothing short of that. Big room, stomper with a killer synth hook that sucks you in. Trademark string laden break down that leads to some intense beats in the peak. » AR |
| 9 |
15
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Richard Dinsdale |
Handle It |
Toolroom |
| The king of the switchy tech house returns with a pounding dance room ditty, meant to bend your will and crush your dance floor... the title is everything you need to know, “handle it”... can you? » SJ |
| 10 |
19
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Distorded f. Witaz |
Spellbound (Jon Gurd Remix) |
Unlove |
 This lil’ ditty is another classic example of the Jon Gurd bounce, what began as a 4/4 house ho-hum, quickly becomes a an after-party missile of small room chunky beats! Why is this guy not touring everywhere??? Blame yourself or the club near you for not recognizing! » SJ |
| 11 |
22
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Electrochemie |
Get Yours |
Get Physical |
What an ear for tunes. Unbeknownst to most of the North American Dj culture, this lil’ label was voted Label of the Year by Dj mag, some time ago...and yet; they keep pumping them out. This sexy, sultry tech-number has the vocals that last and the bump you wont resist. Good combination we think! » SJ |
| 12 |
28
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Azzido da Bass |
Doom's Night (Laidback Luke Remix) |
Kontor |
| Even though we all know that Timo’s mix of this classic track set the world on fire, and in someway defined a sound that was to churn out of speakers for some time to come, Luke reminds us quite BOOOMBASTICALLY...what a hot track that was...and is now turned once more. » SJ |
| 13 |
26
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Patch Park |
Got That M |
Little Mountain |
| If you have not heard of Patch Park yet, then you probably aren't a fan of of the tech/progressive house crossbreeding that is occurring of late. Deep and dark, yet refreshingly big enough to trounce a big room, Patch Park are emerging as early favourites for our tech-house artists of the moment! » SJ |
| 14 |
25
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Medicine Pese |
Reset My Mind |
Presslab |
| This is my techno/minimal-esque pick of the litter. Although more techno then minimal, these days the title is getting out on everything, so as to avoid disturbing the flow, here you go!!! Another juicy techno track to sink your loopy hearts into! Full marks... Presslab has come a long way! » SJ |
| 15 |
11
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Martin Eyerer & Oliver Klein |
Babylon |
Kling Klong |
| We seemingly can get enough of these two at the moment. With a simply luscious style of arranging and producing, their tracks are every-bit as pleasing as one could ask. This track in particular showcases their ethereal boards/keys as the ripple across a succinct but present low end, tight! » SJ |
| 16 |
31
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Fedde le Grand |
Get This Feeling |
Cr2 |
| Fedde has proven to be not only one the hottest producer going but also one of the most diverse. Get This Feeling is more of a mainstream sounding house joint with vocoded vocals in the vein of a Cassius or Daft Punk. Sweet strings build nicely into the very catchy instrumental. » AR |
| 17 |
17
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Luke Dzierzek |
Identity |
Fling |
| You wont have as much trouble saying his name as you will rinsing his tracks. His signature tech-house sound is in full effect on this new EP, and we suggest that you run along and grab it. Bumpy, bouncy upfront tech...just the way you like it! » SJ |
| 18 |
32
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Danism & Kenny Bobien |
Feelin You |
MN2S |
| A fine slice of deep vocal house. Can't go wrong when you combine Kenny's lush vocals with fine piano riffs and crisp drums. Could be a big tune for the deep heads at WMC. » AR |
| 19 |
24
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David Lara |
Bounty |
Solar |
| David is doing a fine job capitalizing in the ‘in sound’! This track is everything you need right now in the realm of tech-house. Bumps, whirps, and even lays down a proper bassline (god forbid!) In short this track is tight! Lets see what else he’s got? » SJ |
| 20 |
33
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Groove Junkies f. Wendy Brune |
Work It Out |
MoreHouse |
| With vocals styles reminiscent of a Barbara Tucker joint, the Groove Junkies deliver another funk filled head bobber. Lots of grooves to choose from but the sick rhodes and sax infused Funk Fusion Dub is my choice. » AR |
| 21 |
29
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Autophase |
Bonenop Toost (Zimbardo & Slezak Remix) |
Digiprana |
| The chart-topping electro maestro Zimbardo brings along his mate Slezak for a dirty tech-ed out remix that will get all the DJ dial-destroyers panting for more... a twitch here, a zoink there... what ya get... an electro smasher! » SJ |
| 22 |
35
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Ito & Starr |
Sudoku |
Cr2 |
| This one is fairly self explanatory. Its tech, it rocks, its making charts all over the world ad suspect universe as well. If you are looking for a more warehouse vibe to it... the Fanciulli cut will have you looking to the rafters in delight! Hands up bitches, this one is a rager! » SJ |
| 23 |
36
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Filthy Rich |
Gimme the Bass |
Toolroom |
| Generally, unless you are a booty DJ, its best to stay clear of tracks titled like this. But hidden behind this terrible moniker, is a tech-house smasher that tinges on a tribal influence. Huge drums and a mondo-bass drop make this a club hit without question. This one will be your tried, tested and true pick of the week. » SJ |
| 24 |
44
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Osunlade |
My Reflection (DJ Gregory Remix) |
Strictly Rhythm |
| DJ Gregory nails this one out of the park with a moody, driving mix with a killer bassline and haunting vocal. A nice change of pace from his usual Africanism vibes as this one is a little more main room, prime time. » AR |
| 25 |
40
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Patric LaFunk |
Tool |
Toolroom |
| Be it a simple DJ tool that evolved, or a masterpiece from the very beginning, this track is put together perfectly. Lush tones, astounding bass drops and of course, an arrangement that is to die for. This guy is one to watch for. You heard it here. » SJ |
| 26 |
38
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Rhythm Code |
Don't Stop |
Cubism |
| Straight up late night tech-house. Nothing to complex, just a nice solid groover with a low end rumble that seems perfect to mix up with any number of tunes...so, let the mix run on son, run on. » SJ |
| 27 |
37
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Santiago & Bushido |
Head Trick |
Potty Mouth |
| These two Chicago natives are turning heads, and now they will turn yours. This track is making the waves in both house and tech-house circles, and even the electro wizards are showing some love. There is a reason why Native Instruments is looking to create a Santiago and Bushido drum software kit, and it isn’t because their tracks are lame! » SJ |
| 28 |
43
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Shlomi Aber |
Quivery |
Ovum |
| The eclectic sounds of Shlomi Aber are leaking into all kinds of set-lists these days. With releases on all kinds of labels including Toolroom, and now Ovum, it is clear we aren't the only ones that find the tech-house-turned techno sounds of Shlomi Aber to be of the highest calibre and quality. » SJ |
| 29 |
39
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Paolo Jackson & Ruud EQ |
Seriously Wrong |
Crazy88 |
| This electro number just does the business. The vocal leaves a little to be desired, but no matter as the elements of this track quite handily bring it along. With two additional cuts on this EP, you are almost certain to find one that tickles your fancy. » SJ |
| 30 |
30
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Hernandez & DJ Tyo |
About Us |
Born To Dance |
| Feel good house music from Hernandez & DJ Tyo. Latin inspired percussion, funky keys and a solid vocal keep the energy high and the groove pumping. » AR |
| 31 |
42
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Steve Mill |
Lush Vibe |
Tokio Recordings |
| We have been talking about Steve Mill for sometime now..its about time you all listened. His techno/progressive big room choons’ will continue to pulse, pound and illicit incredible responses from the floor...wont you indulge as well? Do not miss out, so you can say you knew of him when he was... small. » SJ |
| 32 |
41
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Cassius |
Feelings For You (Gaz James Remix) |
PROMO |
| Those moments in the club when you are ripping along to some DJ’s sick set, and you think, a redone classic right now would make my night... enter into the night this track... it will make your night! Who doesn’t love Cassius??? » SJ |
| 33 |
45
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Mike Monday |
Zum Zum |
Great Stuff |
| Known for their upfront electro, Great Stuff comes through again with a sure fired floor filler. Should you wish to pass on the ‘thriller-esque’ laidback funk of the original, no fear... Audiojack provides a bonafide blaster that will in no uncertain terms obliterate people. » SJ |
| 34 |
47
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Miguel Migs |
Mesmerized |
Salted |
| Fresh from Miguel's "Those Things Remixed" LP, Mesmerized get funked out by Alix Alvarez. A smooth bassline and floaty pads sweep wonderfully under Lisa Shaw's on point vocals. Another winner from Miguel for those who like soul in their house. » AR |
| 35 |
48
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Jorgensen vs BSD |
I Don't Care |
Toolroom |
| There is only one way to describe this blitzer, electro anthem. Period. The synth-pads that devastate the room, with the seductive yet perverse vocal by Luciana, make this an easy pick for sure! » SJ |
| 36 |
50
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Leger & Lake |
Word |
Rising Music |
| When two guys of this calibre team up, there is no question the results will be outstanding. Enter into the mix WORD, a tech-house pounder, that snakes its way around the room only to re-emerge as a modern electro-funk-disco biscuit!!!! SWEET TRACK!!! » SJ |
| 37 |
49
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Yousef & Carl Cox |
I Want You |
Cr2 |
| This old school Carl classic gets given the modern to spruce up by none other then Yousef. Think that old school epic love, crossing paths with the big room crunch that has taken over the HUGE rooms of the world. Turn to the Deadmau5 mix for the bumping prog cut! » SJ |
| 38 |
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Quentin Harris f. Margaret Grace |
My Joy |
Strictly Rhythm |
Slick and sexy vocal house from NYC star Quentin Harris. Smokey vocals from Margaret Grace wrap around the deep and groovy sounds of the original, the chunked out groove of Yass' mix or the main room sounds from Harry Choo Choo Romero. An absolute must have for lovers of quality vocal house music. » AR |
| 39 |
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Armand van Helden |
The Funk Phenomena 2008 |
Promo |
Next up from the annals of house music days gone by is Armand van Helden's classic The Funk Phenomena refreshed and remixed for 2008. This electro stormer takes several elements from that infamous original and twists them into a Toolroom-esque main room stormer. » AR |
| 40 |
46
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Neon Stereo |
Blue Magic (Dom Kane Remix) |
Benchmarc |
| This is as trademark benchmarc as you can get, wibbly electro, break beat influenced madness, turn it over to the Dom Kane remix for a straightforward glitchy tech-house bumper should the original give you a headache. » SJ |
| 41 |
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Milk & Sugar |
Higher & Higher |
Milk & Sugar |
Known for their funky grooves Milk & Sugar deliver another full on disco-infused gem. With a nice breakdown with a full on disco loop that kicks back into a riff that will delight all futuristic disco house lovers. » AR |
| 42 |
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DJ Pearl & Patric LaFunk f. Shena |
Keep Pushin |
Demeanour |
A remake of Boris D'Lugosch's classic Keep Pushin, Patric LaFunk is on fire once again this time teaming up with DJ Pearl. While the vocals aren't as strong as the original they still get the job done and Kurd Maverick delivers another bumping remix that will get a dancefloor rocking. » AR |
| 43 |
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Dennis Ferrer f. KT Brooks |
How Do I Let Go |
King Street |
More deepness from Dennis Ferrer. The next tune combines the soulful vocals of KT Brooks with some hot remixes from Charles Webster. Simply put this is feel-good, groovy house music at its finest. » AR |
| 44 |
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Ash Turner |
Solaris |
Bass For Breakfast |
| Not the most punishing record out there, nope..but this slick little ‘gurner is a well thought out tech-house number that has a smooth little melody that fits oh so nicely over the wiley 80’s ghost movie elements. » SJ
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| 45 |
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Brian Cross |
This Summer |
Juicy Music |
For those not familar with who Brian Cross is, you can find him every summer as a resident at Amnesia Ibiza and this tune has that European sensibilty. Combining electro and house in the aura of a DJ Dan or Robbie Rivera, this track has a lot of dancefloor appeal. » AR |
| 46 |
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Atomic Holigan |
I Don’t Care (Tomcraft Remix) |
Botchit & Scarper |
This one is meant to simply bewilder and assault your crowd in a lewd manner, one very reminiscent of the way a weirdo on the subway that is having a conversation with himself does, yet...you cant help but listen, cuz you like what you hear. Add a nasty synth line...yep, that’s the guy. » SJ |
| 47 |
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Studio Apartment f. Ron Carroll |
I'm In Love |
King Street |
How can you go wrong with Ron Carroll on vocals? Throw in Rasmus Faber on the remix and rising producers Studio Apartment and you get another slick vocal house joint with a lot of soul. » AR |
| 48 |
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Discount Rhinos |
Grab That Hoodie |
Sharpie Style |
The Rhinos are back with another unique tune. Grab That Hoodie is an almost San Francisco style house joint you'd find from a Mark Farina type. Chopped up funk slices and brass stabs warp and woggle over a bumping drum line Get your funk on! » AR |
| 49 |
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This Is Rhythm f. Kathleen Willeson |
This Is Rhythm |
Kinky Malinki |
Light-hearted and fun vocal house from the renound UK party promoters new imprint. Solid funky groove to the instrumental and good vocals from Kathleen make it work for early night warm-ups. » AR |
| 50 |
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Williams |
El Baile |
Get Physical |
Simple yet addictive is the best way to describe this minimal bumper from Williams. The haunting key stabs and synth line and warbbly bassline intermix over clean and crisp beats. » AR |
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