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DG 14002LP
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Underground dance music from Indonesia, for lovers of sensual sounds and new-era funk. Struggling to get by in the luscious capital of West Java, Bandung's Munir found a home in the rhythm of the city's funk. An avid boogie aficionado, the funkateer echoes these historical sounds of change and manages to record most of his music with borrowed gear. His dedication to the underground dance scene stems from the very streets that introduced him to his own transformative sound. As a DJ, producer, label owner and graphic designer, the Indonesian artist is determined to breathe life into an underappreciated, yet influential music scene. With vintage synths and beat machines, Munir captures a late '70s and early '80s vibe transformed into well-balanced, contemporary cuts. Grand Paradise Hotel showcases his intriguing skills and dedication to the art form, with influences ranging from house to ambient and the ever-present rawness of funk. Built around a lush stay at a place where water is salt and life is sweet, welcome to the Grand Paradise Hotel; enjoy your stay.
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DG 17001EP
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Weirdest Dream has landed on Dopeness Galore for a supernova of atmospheric sounds called White Worms. Weirdest Dream is the moniker and playground of Stockholm-based galactic explorers Daniel Fagerström and Luciano Leiva. With a history of releases on RVNG International and Permanent Vacation, the duo plays around in a constellation of all analog and early digital synthesizers such as the TR-909, Waldorf Microwave, Yamaha DX7, Roland Juno-60, and Akai MPCs. "An ambient cloud of sonic surrealism, White Worms is a curious exploration of the celestial sphere through echoes of Patrick Cowley, Sensations Fix and Tangerine Dream."
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DG 13002EP
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"Love is the message, and the message is love." - presenting the second part of San Proper's L.O.V.E. collaborations. After his first L.O.V.E. release (DG 13001EP, 2016), San Proper combines forces with the legendary producer Miguel Graca to spread the gospel of love again.
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DG 14001EP
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Searching for that Dâm-Funk-esque or Brian Ellis-esque tune to set the roof on fire? Look no further. Munir (Midnight Runners) delivers his "Underground House Music From Indonesia," after showcasing his disco- and new age-influenced house and heavy funk on Omega Supreme, Groove College, and Hobo Camp. With the help of Azumi, his friend from Japan, Munir transforms the feeling of the late '70s and early '80s into well-balanced, layered cuts. "Instruments used on this record: AKAI XR-10, KORG M1, BOSS - DR-880, Roland TR 707, 626, Sh-201, JX-8P & Space Echo, Farfisa Syntorchestra, Yamaha DX-7 & SY722, Oberheim Matrix 1000, Casio VL-1, Fender Bass & Epiphone Guitar."
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DG 13001EP
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L.O.V.E. listens like one of San Proper's infamous radio show or deejay set. Impossible to categorize; dropping house, electro, funk, and paying homage to disco. "L.O.V.E." is a collaboration with Ms. Hollywood. An alliance that results in the whole breathing sexy and deep. Whereas San Proper stays in character for the rest of the EP. His use of the reverb adds shine and glory, and the drums are hit hard. In other words, music with an unprecedented character, just the way we like it. Above all; one to keep safely in your bag at all times.
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DG 12001EP
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Melbourne producer M5K delivers three edgy house tracks with smooth, synthesized melodies and a wicked kick. "We Got It (Goin' On)" reels you in with the synthesized boogie and sci-fi sound effects for which the Melbourne sound is known. The track steadily climaxes to a high-energy war of sounds, making you want to get on down by laying the track down with a double kick. The grimy bass of "Shawty Is a Ten" precedes "Healin Feelin," with its layered, repeating chords over a groovy baseline. M5K really breaks it down with "Healin Feelin," like Melbourne's Mike Dunn.
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DG 11002LP
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A collaborative project from Melbourne's Andras Fox and Oscar Key Sung. Like its predecessor, 2013's Embassy Café, Café Romantica started out as raw cassette tape demos. It blends Andras Fox's deep house productions with the sensual vocals of Oscar Key Sung, mixing phrases or straight cuts from experimental jams with lush rhythm tracks in a surprising mix of dancefloor material alongside slow '80s funk grooves. A smoothly urgent house plea, with Oscar's yearning vocals soothed by Andras's warm, light-footed production. For fans of that early '90s house vibe of Larry Heard, Frankie Knuckles, and Kenny Dixon Jr.
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DG 10007EP
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10 years of Dopeness Galore brings forth an exciting new project between well-established future soul producer Inkswel and blossoming underground RnB vocalist Charli James. Together the pair bring together boom bap soul, sample-based house and heartfelt build-up house into the Flashing Lights project. Three tracks of unrestrained, unique, soulful music, unlike anything else. Backed by killer remixes from Kid Sublime and Kez YM and topped off with next-level art by Joel VDK. Comes in brown cardboard sleeve with the artwork on a separate printed inlay.
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DG 10009EP
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Strong release by Amsterdam's Rob Manga and Philly's lovely Lady Alma aka Alma Horton. Includes another Kid Sublime refix. Being around in Amsterdam's club scene for many years, Manga finds himself on top of his game. In April of 2014, he spun 24 hours of vinyl at his AM/PM party, collaborating with many of his friends. Alma Horton is known for her works with the likes of 4Hero, King Britt and Rich Medina, and she contributes to this release with her powerful yet delicate vocals. Theo Parrish: "This should be a big seller! Congrats on your first release. Peace."
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DG 10006EP
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Kid Sublime's protégé J.A.N. drops his brand-new 12" debut. Amsterdam-based J.A.N. got inspired by local DJs in the Amsterdam nightlife scene at an early age. Soon he started DJ'ing, and hooked up with fellow "Amsterdammer" and DJ/producer Kid Sublime, who showed him the ropes of rocking a sampler. He describes his fusion style as B-boy house, and incorporated this right back into his DJ sets. Kid Sublime: "Nice basement B-boy house music, deep and soulful, a very promising future lies ahead for this young buck." For fans of that Amsterdam/Detroit sound, think the early works of Aardvarck/Rick Wade and you won't be disappointed.
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DG 10005EP
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Arguably the most aggressive, jackin' and club-oriented house release from Amsterdam's finest: Kid Sublime. Fans of early M.A.W, Mike Dunn and Moodyman releases will not be disappointed.
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DG 10004EP
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Chicago's Rahaan with his dancefloor-friendly boogie, house & UK bass cut, "Saucy Lady." Extended, original and dub versions.
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DG 10003EP
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A health-conscious Inkswel on the newly-revitalized Dopeness Galore. A four-track EP (plays at 33 1/3) featuring Tom Trago and Benny Badge.
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DG 10002EP
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Known for his infectious, deep, soulful and uplifting DJ sets, Kid Sublime has been playing all over the globe. The Good EP is a 4 track release -- a definite floor-filler for all you house and disco jocks. He has previously been hailed for his Rednose Distrikt output and his deep house 12'' series Basement Works on Rush Hour and his Basement Soul album.
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DG 10001EP
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Rahaan editing up a mint classic from Los Charly's Orchestra, with a Bruce Ivery, version, too!
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