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How did the myth surrounding the proverbial "difficult second album" come about? And who first started the rumor that you have a lifetime to finish the first album, but two years at most for the second? It's likely that all these platitudes simply got churned out of the cliché machine at some stage, but the fact remains: they are out there and they sometimes make life tough for musicians. But not for Till von Sein. The German DJ and producer simply approached the dictatorship of the schedule with a shoulder shrug; stress rolled off him like water off a duck's back, and he follows up his 2011 full-length debut, #LTD (SUOL 003CD), with Precious. But isn't Tilly the guy whose tour schedules barely leaves any corner of the earth untouched? That's right. In reality, the years between #LTD and Precious were compressed into a time frame during which other artists on the scene manage to put out a few EPs and remixes at most. More importantly, von Sein's Precious is not merely a follow-up: von Sein has re-calibrated himself and re-assessed his approach to creating an album. He sums up his approach to recording this release with unambiguous brevity: "I wanted the album to get to the point." While its predecessor could be described as performing a loyal service to the functional aspects of house, the tracks on this album dance to the ever-changing tune of their author. Precious effortlessly does its name justice, forming a collection of interpretations of all the musical treasures that have left the deepest impression on von Sein as an artist. The album shifts between house, R'n'B, and soul-inflected pop, stylishly connecting the most remote bpms and succeeding where many others have failed in combining dancefloor compatibility with a touch of songwriter inspiration and even airplayability. Features appearances from Kid Enigma, Russoul, The Black 80s, Diamond Setter & Maria Leonard, Mr. V, and Meggy. Only available in LP+CD format.
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SUOL 059EP
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First single from Till von Sein's second album, Precious. Sir Mix-a-Lot, Destiny's Child, Eminem, LL Cool J, Big Sean, J-Lo -- the list of artists who have sung the praises of the big booty is very long indeed. Tilly joins the party with "Booty Angel (feat. Kid Enigma)." Johnjon approaches the track from the deep-chilled tech-house genre, inviting latex-clad listeners to dish out a few saucy spanks. The lead organ in the Tender Games arrangement conjures up a quickie in a stadium bathroom. Jimpster's re-working goes all satin sheets on us with its sustained notes, rustling percussion, and tweaked vocals.
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SUOL 003CD
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#LTD is the debut album by Berlin-based producer Till von Sein. It follows a comprehensive catalog of 12" singles, collaborations and remixes that have appeared since 2006 when von Sein began to work exclusively on his musical career. In addition to his activities as a producer, he also works as a booker at Clique Bookings (who represent, amongst others, Kollektiv Turmstrasse, Format:B, AKA AKA, Kasper Bjoerke and Trentemøller) and tours himself as an internationally-celebrated DJ. #LTD is not just a reference to his own hood, it is an audio snapshot of his current reality as well as a homage to his roots and musical background. Before turning to house, he was active as a DJ and MC in the rap scene and ran a streetwear store. Some of these musical influences from various stages in his life come across more clearly in the sound of the album than others. This return to the developments of the past few years is manifested by the many producers, artists and friends featured on the album, among others: Catz 'n Dogz, Chopstick, Tigerskin, Aera and Thalstroem. Instead of being fixated on the dancefloor, #LTD seems to be about anything and everything. He doesn't just pick up on traditional Detroit techno, he uses it to make this non-soul album the most soulful of the year (and probably for years to come). #LTD is simply captivating in its nonchalance and formal aesthetic makeup. It starts out with the opener "Tilly's 61 Rhodes Jam," an ethereal piece. It is followed by the excitingly subtle, slow house hymn "LTD," in which the elegant sample ware has been filtered away to unobtrusiveness, which makes it all the catchier. Catchiness also applies to the faster, James Brown-vibish "Out Of Love" (featuring Jon Hester on saxophone), as well as the perfectly-balanced "61" and the '90s nostalgic, acid, mantra-like "Non Existent Love" (featuring Tigerskin, Lazarus & Meggy). It applies especially to the otherworldly "Neptune" (produced with Catz 'n Dogz) and "Biloxi Jam" (featuring Chopstick) with its uninhibited, catchy mouth-harp hook. And finally, it is most clear and irresistible on the album's floor-filler "Blueprint," in which Fritz Kalkbrenner's heart wrenching and knee-shaking diction is reminiscent of so many soul classics.
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SUOL 031EP
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#LTD is the name of Till Von Sein's debut album on Suol and this is the first single taken from it. "Non Existent Love" is a collabo with Tigerskin and on vocal duties is Meggy & Lazarus. Remixes courtesy of El_Txef_A and Jozif. The original track is a massive groover with a smooth acid line and beautiful vocals. El_Txef_A grabs the piano and some strings for his version and Jozif takes a slow-trance approach.
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SFR 020EP
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Presenting Till Von Sein's first EP on Supplement Facts. The Sundowna EP will defrost your minds and hearts with its warmth and soul. After the title track, Joeski provides a house-y retouch. And to complete the vinyl release, label hero Dyed Soundorom and Shonky bring more of a dancefloor-banging version.
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DIRT 031EP
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Berlin-based Till Von Sein presents his first full release on Dirt Crew. With records out on Trenton, Channels, Morris Audio, and his marvelous remixes on Moodmusic, he is a new face in the deep-house scene that is bound to take over. Till's productions are very melodic, influenced by jazz, funk, disco, etc., combined with a strong tech-house groove. Catz 'N Dogz delivers a bomb of a remix which is nothing less than brilliant and will tear the club apart.
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CHA 007EP
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"Supported and played by: Claude Von Stroke, Sasse, Mike Monday, Brothers Vibe, Shur I Kan, Dirt Crew, P.toile and many more. Here's the first EP in 2009 with a debut of Till Von Sein on Channels Records. A1 is an amazing club track with housey samples and rhythm. Very groovy modern deephouse shit! B1 made by the one and only house master Agnes is a beautiful deephouse track, hypnotizing from the start till the end. And the biggest hit on the EP B2 'India In Ihr.' Here's the feedback from Sasse from Moodmusic: 'What the fuck?? This is the most beautiful record I heard in ages. Oh god, where does Till get these sounds from. Real deep house from the finest! Agnes' mix rocks too, niceeee! Guys, I´m all goosebumps here, getting back to god ol days of X-ray records and the alike. Pure inspiration!'"
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MACE 044EP
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"Hank Moody is this thirty-something living a pretty basic life. He is talented in what he does. Some people say he is really talented. But nevertheless, he didn't get a real girl so far, and his life is still about house music, getting drunk at the weekend, and going to the local stadium watching a good game. On Friday nights, he is going out to his favorite night club -- lets' called it Hive. It's one of those quality clubs where the DJ is spinning some real deep lovely vibes. Ladies love that vibe, that's why Hank loves this place. It's a bit dark, moody, but with lots of lovin'. One of those spots u can chill for hours and nothing will freak u out. Some gorgeous lady with lovely doll eyes dancing in front of his table is making him crazy for minutes now. He is feeling like his first love in France back in 1996. This lady is so simple, so classy. A lil groovy princess that make u go hmmmm. After dancing for hours, the only thing they feel like now is getting private!'"
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