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Get Physical co-founder DJ T aka Thomas Koch follows M.A.N.D.Y's first Body Language mix from last year with his first ever mix compilation. Get Physical may have built a name as the reigning king of electro-house, but that doesn't stop label head DJ T. from reaching out with a broader sound on his second mix. ‘Body Language Vol. 2' moves through the many shades and sounds of modern house and techno, picking up techno, electro, Italo and minimal influences along the way.
Like it's predecessor, Body Language 2 roams outside of Berlin with respect given to the British electrohouse contingent (Spektrum, Serge Santiago) Cologne's Kompakt (DJ Koze, Gui Boratto) and Detroit techno (Carl Craig, The Other People Place, aka recently deceased Drexciya member James Stinson.)

He looks to Detroit for the warm, weeping bass and mournful vocal of the mix opener, The Other People Place's ‘Let Me Be Me' and the euphoric Carl Craig remix of ‘Falling Up' by Theo Parrish midway through.In contrast, the finale comes from the other side of the world, namely Germany, as the smart acid rework by Isoleé of Villalobos's melancholic ‘What You Say...' and a warm, snaking remix by DJ Koze of Heiko Voss's pop techno standard, ‘I Think About You' combine for an exquisite, emotional climax.

In between these opposing locations there are gems and future classics, 1998's haunting vocal house of DJ Naughty's remix of Stella's Extralife is picked as well as the dirty, bleepy Chicago groove of ASP's Reality Check, the moody bass and Italo chords of Tensnake's Around The House, and the subtle trance builds of Gui Boratto's Arquipelago on Kompakt.

The German DJ's production skills are also in the spotlight with the inclusion of the evocative yet moody Marsha by Einzelkind, the first release on Get Physical's new label Kindisch, as well as his own tripped out collaboration with label mates Booka Shade, Played Runner and M.A.N.D.Y's slick percussive remix of Tiefschwarz's Damage.
First glance at the many unfamiliar names on Body Language 2 confirms the potential of the mix to break new artists. Many of the unknown cuts on Body Language 1 went onto become club staples including Lindstrom's I Feel Space, Slam's This World and James Holden's remix of André Kraml Safari.

Body Language Vol. 2 is indicative of pretty much everything that is great about European electronic music Indeed, the mood is celebratory and emotional and, as importantly, it's hard for even the most casual listener as well as the hardened house and techno trainspotter not to be seduced by this mix.It's possible to enjoy this mix on a hot beach as much as you could in a sweaty basement club and that says it all about Body Language 2 -it's music for the head, heart and feet for house music lovers all over the world..

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As always, pre-club sunset moments in Ibiza during 2006’s summer season are best found at the legendary Café Mambo.

Bought to you by Defected In The House, this compilation features long serving Mambo resident and Ibiza institution Pete Gooding (crowned the island’s best DJ in recent years) who is joined by chillout don Steve Miller, better known as Afterlife. Together they have dug deep in their collections to compile 2 CDs of the finest laidback house and down tempo Balearic beats on the planet.

From well known names to undiscovered gems this is the true sound of sunset Ibiza, Mambo style. A timeless selection comprising pure chill, leftfield lushness and soul drenched electronica, this year’s album features full length unmixed versions of all tracks, allowing the quality to shine and especially appealing to the growing band of CD DJs.

This is a perfect antidote to the slew of Ibiza house collections and a record to revisit again and again, from summer relaxing to post clubbing chill.

Pete Gooding and Ibiza go way back –he became Mambo’s resident DJ in 1996, going on to soundtrack countless sunsets with his marathon sets and growing famous for his impeccable musical taste. Afterlife are best known for the Balearic infused classic chill album ‘Future 3000’ & their new album 'Afterlife Lounge" , and production don Steve Miller is always in demand for his magic down tempo studio touch. Together the pair have created an album which perfectly encapsulates the vibe of Ibiza’s famous sunset venue.

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Kerri Chandler & Dennis Ferrer are two of the hottest producers, remixers and DJs in house music right now, at the forefront of the deep soulful sound that is taking clubland by storm . Soul Heaven is a compilation series produced and marketed by Defected, one of the world’s most renowned house and quality dance music labels.

This release follows critically & commercially successful compilations from leading house acts Blaze and Masters At Work – Soul Heaven is committed to providing the finest in soulful dance, with future contributors to include DJ Spen & Osunlade.

This 3 disc collection showcases the best new house tracks from the cream of the world’s producers, remixers and labels, and is Dennis’s first ever mix compilation.

The third CD boasts full length unmixed versions of classic Chandler & Ferrer productions and remixes from their illustrious careers – a bonus for the growing CD DJ market.

To complement the album series, the label has recently launched a singles imprint, boasting quality tracks from rising star Peven Everett, DJ Spen’s The MuthaFunkaz and Soul Central among others.

Key tracks on the album include : Jakatta -‘Shimmering Stars’ , Jon Cutler & Michael Watford -‘Watcha Gonna Do , ’Kerri Chandler- ‘Oblivion’ , Knee Deep feat. Sharlene Hector- ‘Take Me By The Hand’, Ferrer & Sydenham Inc. -‘The Undertow’ , Kenny Dope feat. Kim English- ‘Nitelife Encore’, Third Generation -‘Get It Off’ (2005 Mix) , Fish Go Deep feat. Tracey K -‘The Cure & The Cause’, Copyright feat. Song Williamson- ‘He Is’

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Following on from the success of the recent Miami 2006 collection – the world’s leading quality dance music label return with their annual Eivissa compilation, focussing on the Balearic charms of legendary clubbing destination Ibiza.

This 3 CD collection features 2 discs mixed to perfection by Defected head honcho Simon Dunmore which showcase the freshest quality house sprinkled with carefully selected legendary tracks from the Island of Dance.

CD1 reflects deeper Balearic cuts and forms the perfect accompaniment to those Ibizan sunset moments, while CD2 moves towards the peak time stormers that define the hedonistic late night atmosphere the White Isle is famed for.

The third disc is a special treat, boasting full length unmixed Ibiza classics brought to you by a DJ who continues to embody the spirit and passion that Ibiza is famed for in the same way he has done for the last 20 years as a resident at the Island’s finest clubs – DJ Pippi.

Eivissa 2006 is the latest in a collection that continues to purvey the true sound of the world’s finest DJs and dance music destinations – it is the commitment to create albums that not only push the hottest and latest tunes of the moment but also work as snapshots of what makes the chosen artist or location special that consistently results in releases that will by played for years to come.

This is not to say, of course, that the compilation isn’t brimming with exclusive and devastating dancefloor material such as Bob Sinclar’s soon to be huge ‘World, Hold On’, ‘Shake Dat Booty’ from Three Kings, Mr. V’s ‘Da Bump’, Djaimin’s ‘Give You’, Ame’s super-deep ‘Rej’, ‘People All Over The World’ from Phurry Freaks and an exclusive edit of ‘Always There’ by Willie Bobo among others.

These inclusions are supported by timeless classics from Jomanda, Paperclip People, Gat Décor and Hysteric Ego to create a fusion of soul, disco and house which make this collection pure Ibiza and pure Defected – if any further proof was needed that Eivissa 2006 is THE soundtrack to another year on the Island, catch Defected In the House every Tuesday throughout the season at the lengendary Pacha for the full club experience.

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One of the most anticipated releases of the year & the third in Ben Watt’s acclaimed best selling mix series.

Features seventy deeply evocative minutes of exclusives and hidden gems culled largely from his own super hot label, threaded with Watt’s affecting unreleased spoken word stories.

Now three years old, Buzzin' Fly is one of the UK's most successful dance independents, a home for Watt's own club productions but mainly a breeding ground for impressive young first-time talent such as Justin Martin, Rodamaal, Manoo and Francois A, Kayot, Darkmountaingroup.

The label has effortlessly absorbed the recent abrasive minimalist and electro challenge to its early deep melodic roots. Ben Watt now seen as a leading tastemaking DJ and A&R guru straddling boundaries and genres.

Recent cuts from Moscow's Kayot and Lisbon's Darkmountaingroup have moved floors and minds for the label's longtime deep house supporters but critically, for the imprint's ascendancy, for East London and Berlin's darker and more progressive DJs too.

It's a show of the esteem in which he holds his roster that three-quarters of the mix is comprised of Buzzin' Fly artists, each track notable for its variety and diversity. But it is perhaps the emotional tug of Watt's own writing and production that threads the seventy minutes together so uniquely.

It is an evocative original style – part artist-album, part mix album – whose origins go back to Volume 2 and the impact of Watts classic speak-song Estelle collaboration, "Pop A Cap In Yo! Ass!.

Beautifully paced, with a superb gear-shift midway through to escape the clamouring pulse of the early cuts into the spatial atmospheres of Tejada and Madoka, right through to the moving still-water ending, the mixing is always musical, propulsive and seamless. Melodic, honest and at times painfully melancholic, yet throroughly crisp and modern, this is surely the work of a DJ and label chief at the top of his game!

Features exclusive new Ben Watt track, ‘Old Soul’ featuring cult Philly MC, Baby Blak (DJ Jazzy Jeff).· and unreleased extracts from his acclaimed spoken word project ‘Outspoken’ .

Also includes Ben Watt’s exclusive 2005 classic, ‘Attack Attack Attack’·and 4 unreleased brand new upcoming Buzzin’ Fly tracks .

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Soul Heaven is a new compilation series, produced and marketed by Defected Records.

The appropriately titled Masters At Work team of "Little Louie" Vega and Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez is the most successful production partnership in dance music.

Their unique combination of Hip-House-Jazz styles has established them out as true originals.

Known throughout the World as the Kings of Soulful House, Masters At Work have been at the top of the tree for well over a decade selling hundreds of thousands of albums and singles.

This 3 disc collection showcases the best new House music from the cream of the worlds labels and features a bonus 10 track unmixed disc featuring influences and inspirations from artists that have helped forge the MAW sound throughout their long reigning career.

MAW’s status, backed up by Defected’s market expertise, makes this one of the standout releases of 2006, a massive act loved and known by even the most casual of dance fans. The soulful, accessible nature of MAW’s sound makes this an attractive purchase to both male and female, gay and straight audiences.

Features tracks from Mood2Swing, Stevie Sole, Lela James,John Cutler, Roy Ayers, Moloko, Joe Clausell, Melba Moore, Dj Spen, Terry Hunter, Manoo & Francois & many more.

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The Choice series itself explores dance music’s most famous DJs and what they consider to be their all time classic tracks. It’s a chance for them to communicate their own music history and feature tracks that have inspired them over the years to form the foundations of who they are today. The albums also feature the compiler’s own exclusive re-edits that will only ever feature on these album’s and nowhere else.

Steaming into its eleventh release the Choice series continues with a bang with three times Grammy-nominated & Master At Work - Kenny Dope. Kenny joins a host of legendary artists such as Jeff Mills, Louie Vega, Derrick Carter, Francois K, Danny Tenaglia, John Digweed and Danny Howells hosting previous releases.

Kenny does not disappoint and steps up to offer us a heady, disco ensemble fuelled with rare Chicago classics and hard to find grooves. One for the heads, Kenny Dope’s release is full of warm nostalgia and is a nod to Kenny’s rich musical past which covers everything from house, hip hop, soul, Jazz, broken beats and more.

Kenny Dope grew up in Brooklyn’s Sunset Park and by the early eighties he was absorbing the beats that were being played at the local street parties, by the early 90’s he was working under the legendary Masters At Work alias with new buddy Louie Vega. 1995 saw Kenny release the sensational ‘The Bomb! (These Sounds Fall into my Mind’). And for the last decade Kenny Dope has had his hands full releasing literally thousands of tracks, remixing hundreds of singles, and globe trotting to DJ all over the world. With his long-established reputation as a DJ extraordinaire, Kenny showcases a melting pot of house, jazz, funk and soul. Few can name a more influential character in dance music today. It’s these qualities that made him an obvious contender for Azuli’s prestigious Choice series.

Features records that have featured in Kennys box over the past twenty years .Includes artists such as James Brown, Earth Wind & Fire, Kool & the Gang, Bt Express, Cameo,Level 42, Sylvester, Atmosfear, Beginning of the End,Skye, Norman Connors, Dayton & more.

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After the success of BUGNOLOGY 1, Steve Bug, PokerFlat label-head and one of today‘s leading dj/producers, is back with the second volume of his new album series!

BUGNOLOGY 2 is not your regular Mix-CD, as all tracks have been partly edited, cutted and reconstructed digitally. The result is a hypnotizing, elegant and adventurous flight through today’s modern House.

The tracks have been edited in a more complex manner to make them fit perfectly into a fascinating flow.

Starting with trippy reduced minimal beats, the compilation flows into a funky upbeat terrain and then to straightdancefloor tracks and is topped off ultimately with some classic house tunes.

The album features songs and mixes from artists such as John Tejada, Audiomontage / Jamie Odell, Charles Webster. Matthias Tanzmann, Pan-Pot, GuidoSchneider, Theo Parrish,Carl Craig, Peace Division, Sammy Dee, Steve Bug and many more.

Steve Bug has been one of the driving forces in the minimal house scene from the very beginning. As a successful DJ, touring worldwide throughout his career, he has been spreading his own special flavour of House and Techno-music for more than ten years.

As producer he has released more than 50 singles and 3 albums mainly on his own labels Raw Elements, Dessous and Poker Flat.Bugnology is a new highlight in a series of mix albums by Steve Bug like “Da Minimal Funk” (Poker Flat) or “The Flow” (Cocoon).As A&R for his labels Poker Flat, Audiomatique, Dessous or Traffic Signs he has proven to have a sharp ear for fresh and modern minimal House.

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Celebrating seminal underground German label Get Physical’s fourth year in business, this compilation showcases some of the label’s best-known releases of the past year and also gives a hint of what we can expect in the future. On ‘Fourth Anniversary Compilation’, the label’s best-known artists, DJ T, Chelonis Jones, M.A.N.D.Y, and Booka Shade all rub shoulders with upcoming producers such as Jona & Lopazz, but the goal remains the same, to put out electronic club music that hits you in the heart, head and feet.

Acting under the collective moniker M.A.N.D.Y, Patrick Bodmer and Philipp Jung are the co-founders of the label whove been turning heads and spiking ears the world over. Their definitive sound is considered the hallmark in the global popularity of tech house and electro from the past 3 years with producers ever looking to emulate the dynamic duos creativity, vision and passion. Their ability to produce the contemporary sounds of electro and tech house behind the decks and in the studio has revealed them as dancefloor heroes for the 21st century! Their list of remixes reads like a who’s who of cool-as-f*** artists about town, including the likes of Tiefschwarz, The Knife, Fisherspooner, Seelenluft, Joakim and Free Form Five!

Looking to the future and providing a reminder of their recent achievements, this ‘Fourth Anniversary Compilation’ shows that after four years, this label still knows how to keep it physical !

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Om Records ushers in a new era of ill minded dance-floor hotness with the Om: Miami compilation.

Consisting of all the newest tracks from the label's highly respected arsenal and coinciding with the legendary Om showcase at the Winter Music Conference / M3 Summit, this compilation is guaranteed to rock you like no other!

From Andy Caldwell's much sought after "Warrior", man of the moment Chuck Love’s Livin At Night , plus Rithma with ‘I Wish I Could be Beautiful’ to the undeniable hit "Rise" from newcomer Samantha James, it's all about quality on this one.

Also features tracks from Groove Junkies, Fred Everything, PC Synergy , Uneaq, Afro Mystik, IZ & Diz.

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Reel People re-write the musical rulebook combining the finest traditions of 70s soul and boogie with modern broken beat and house elements, Reel People are a unique phenomenon in the current musical landscape . . And it just got better.

Now picked up by Defected, this re-release comes with fresh new material and a bonus disc of exclusive live tracks and remixes

Forget everything you thought you knew about dance music. Forget everything you've been told about UK produced soul. Forget your doubts that an act from the cool London underground could ever crossover into mainstream acceptance; Reel People are here and with debut album "Second Guess" they're about to rewrite the rulebook.

Originally released as a limited edition run on UK based Papa Records in late 2003 "Second Guess" gained stand-out reviews in most major publications and received heavy club support, thanks not least to four unforgettable singles plucked from the collection 'Can't Stop', 'Butterflies', 'Second Guess' and 'The Light'.

Utilising the awesome vocal talents of Vanessa Freeman (Chilli Funk), Angela Johnson (Cooly's Hot Box), Dyanna Fearon (D-Influence) and relative newcomer Jag, "Second Guess" delivered a set of infectious songs that unified soul aficionados and house music fanatics alike.
Special guest appearances by producers Phil Asher (Restless Soul), Domu (Sonar Kollectiv), Seiji and Afronaut (Bugz In The Attic) also lent "Second Guess" a not-to-be bettered production calibre, assisting Reel People in their goal to produce the best possible album attainable.

Fusing expert song crafting skills with tight, contemporary production, marrying accomplished musicianship with an urgency that holds the dancefloor's attention, combining the finest traditions of 70s soul and boogie with modern broken beat and house elements, Reel People are a unique phenomenon in the current musical landscape.

After re-examining their mission statement, and under the careful nurturing of their new home - Defected Records - Reel People have taken a second look at "Second Guess" and introduced three brand new tracks that are set to rekindle the album's fire and ignite dancefloors all over again.

Lead single "The Rain" features the stunning vocals of Sharlene Hector (Basement Jaxx) and is already a huge favourite amongst the lucky few DJs who received copies during it's limited initial mail out. Second single "In The Sun" is a wonderfully adventurous, multi-layered dancefloor juggernaut. Reminiscent of P-Funk's best moments, but with a vibe that you couldn't mistake for anybody but Reel People, the song could quite possibly be their finest moment to date. The new presentation is completed by a cover version of the Thelma Houston classic "You Used To Hold Me So Tight", the latter two tracks both recorded with vocalist Angela Johnson.

Couple these new additions to an already incendiary collection of hook-laden songs and herein you will find that rarest of things; a timeless soul album, as relevant on today's re-release as it will be in a decade's time.
Bear witness people, the second coming of "Second Guess" is upon us.

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Clubwork Volume 2 is a double CD from Australia's Vicious, mixed by James Ash (from Rogue Traders) and Dirty South (ARIA nominated producer / remixer).

The tracks are selected by the DJ’s, and showcase each DJ’s favourite tunes, along with a stack of the biggest club tracks around!

Featuring exclusively “Its Too Late” Dirty South vs Evermore, the track every DJ in the country is trying to get their hands on!

The hot new single from Andy Van's latest project, Vandalism “Never Say Never” is featured for the first time on this compilation!

Rounding out the mixes are some of the most recent club stormers, such as: “You Gonna Want Me” the summer electro anthem from Tiga, “Kinda New” “Walking Away” a massive club track in Australia with super hooky guitar line! “Closer to Me” Chab featuring JD Davis, set to be the next “Four To The Floor” “White Horse” a classic from the 80’s now covered with great success at club level, “No More Conversations”

“Turn On The Music” Roger Sanchez’s huge club success, and “Give It Back” from Gaelle, sweet vocals and slick production have made this a mainstay of clubland all summer.

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Connected is a new kind of compilation series from Defected, that present the work of house music's most acclaimed Producers/ Remixers in their entirety.

With 3 CD's - 2 mixed, one unmixed - the Connected series is designed to work as both a regular mix CD for fans of funky house and as a collectable DJ tool for amateur DJ's and Producers

Connected's second release sees legendary production and DJ duo Full Intention celebrate 10 years at the forefront of the house music scene. In the world of House music Full Intention are as A-List a production team as you can find.

The duo have a worldwide reputation having worked with everyone from Mariah Carey to Jennifer Lopez to Jamiroquai. Throughout their prolific career they've remixed almost every major recording artist. Their remix of George Michael's 'Amazing' (featured on this mix) gained them their first Grammy nomination in the USA.Connected is the first collection to present their work as a whole.

The first 2 CD's are extremely accessible, featuring tracks from some massive star names such as George Michael, Brandy, Christina Milian and Masters At Work. These CD's are DJ mixed to perfection, with added effects and edits and will appeal to anyone who loves a great, energetic mix CD.The unmixed 3rd CD, collects 10 hard to find full length Full Intention remixes, making this an essential purchase for the serious House collector.

Connected Full Intention is packed with exclusive tracks and previously unreleased material - eg T- Connection and Teena Marie. 'I Believe In You', released around the time of this album and included here will be Full Intentions latest hit single.

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Australia’s EQ Recordings turns up the heat once again with the exciting ninth instalment of the Balance DJ mix series, handcrafted to perfection by one of the hottest young stars of the global house scene, Paolo Mojo.

Featuring DJs such as James Holden, Desyn Masiello and Chris Fortier, Balance has become recognised as the standard for emerging world class DJs.

The previous instalment (Desyn Masiello 008) won compilation of the year in both IDJ and M8 Magazines in 2005 and also featured in Inthemix's top 10 releases for the year 2005.

Paolo delivers a genre-defying, funk-infected double CD mix of booty-shaking house, jittery techno, and every wicked groove in between with some classics thrown in for good measure.

Paolo's sound might be difficult to pin down, but this broad, innovative approach to his craft is making him a name on everyone's lips in 2006.

Featuring tracks and remixes from Michael Mayer, Sebastian Tellier, Underground Resistance, Robert Owens, Funk D’Void, Der Dritte Raum, Nic Fanciulli, Nathan Fake, Petter & more…

Already well established for his tweaked out sets with the likes of Tyrant and Sasha at Fabric, and a well thumbed global passport, Paolo's really come to the fore this year thanks to a succession of well received productions on labels such as Alternative Route, Big Love and Sabotage. Forthcoming remixes and projects with the likes of Brancaccio and Aisher, Alex Neri, Nic Fanciulli and Paul Woolford are set to raise his bar even higher.

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Tokyo Project - The Collection, is this season's most stylish club anthems .Compiled and Mixed by former Head of Hed Kandi Mark Doyle.

Across three 3CDs including tracks from Martin solvieg, X-Press 2, Freemasons, Herd & Fitz, Gadjo, Inaya Day, Basement Jaxx, The Killers, Royksopp and more .

The Collection will be this year’s defining house compilation and heralds the launch of the brand new label Tokyo Project.

Tokyo Project is a more microcosmic venture from the team that originally brought you Hed Kandi, including Mark Doyle & Jason Brooks!!

Tokyo Project is a brand with a passion for music and design at its core, and will initially be focused on compilations, artist projects and a global club events business.

The Collection is packed with many exclusively-licensed tracks such as Herd & Fitz ‘Just Can’t Get Enough’, Martin Solveig ‘Everybody’, Isaac James ‘Body Body’ and The Killers ‘Mr Brightside (Jacques Lu Cont Mix)’ and is making a big splash.

The Collection combine the heavyweight compilation power of the calibre of ‘Clubland’ and ‘Floorfillers’ coupled with a boutique coolness of style and artwork from internationally-renowned graphic illustrator Jason Brooks, who is exclusively signed to Tokyo Project for the World.

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Dimitri from Paris delivers a touch of style and romance to couples across the land with his new 3cd compilation .

Dimitri who is famed for his infinite knowledge of classic and contemporary records has put together a 2cd mix (plus bonus unmixed cd) of sublime disco, rare groove, retro funk that really exhibits his passions and eclectic tastes . Features tracks from Grace Jones, Black Box, Bob Sinclar, Cerrone, Incognito, The Originals & more.

Almost every track has been re-edited by Dimitri adding extra appeal and an air of exclusivity to this compilation Features exclusive remix of Ron Hall and the Muthafunkaz’ ‘The Way You Love’ which he has enlisted his idol Vince Montana (Philadelphia International/ Salsoul Records) to assist with the string arrangement. This track will not see the light of day until way after the release of this compilation & ranks as Dimitri’s favorite track of the decade!

Deep in the mix you will find another real rare gem, an exclusive remix of "Down to love town" by The Originals which has been a mainstay in Dimitri’s sets since he re-edited it for his first Playboy compilation. There is also an exclusive re-edit of the rare Elaine and Eileen track “The look of love” (Burt Bacharach). Other highlights include Blackbox most excellent cover of the Earth Wind and Fire classic ‘Fantasy’ ,the infectious Cerrone “Hooked on you “ , Grace Jones’ French sung ‘La Vie En Rose’, Double D’s original house cut ‘Found Love’ plus India’s sublime ‘To Be In Love’ performed with a full orchestra.

This 3cd collection lovingly compiled by Paris’ most prolific DJ and producer has a strong romantic message. This mix of seductive soul, disco rarities and classic house represents his sound to the fullest and also highlights his tendencies as a musical nerd and vinyl junkie. As always Dimitri digs deep and mixes from the heart and soul to provide the ultimate compilation .

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The Choice series explores dance music’s most famous DJs and what they consider to be their all time classic tracks . It’s a chance for them to communicate their own music history & their honest & personal selections of tracks that have inspired them over the years and formed the foundations of who they are today.

Danny Howells joins a host of legendary artists such as Jeff Mills, Louie Vega, Derrick Carter, Francois K, Tony Humphries, Danny Tenaglia, John Digweed and Frankie Knuckles hosting previous releases .

With his passion for music and infectious personality, Danny Howells has created a unique, eclectic sound that has established him as one of the top DJ’s in the world. With over 12 years experience and a hectic touring schedule regularly takes him all over Europe, North and South America, Asia and Australia, he has become truly international.

Danny has come a long was since his early beginnings Djing at Bedrock in his hometown of Hastings. Though his complete love of all music remains the same. He likes to champion his own special tracks and records that nobody else has latched on to and has a way of combining cutting edge grooves with crowd pleasing dynamics that enable him to connect with his audience making him one of the hottest DJs in the world.

Features tracks from Coldcut, Black Science Orchestra, Japan, Urban Soul,Orbital, Fire Island,Photon Inc (David Morales), Di Pierre , Todd Terry , Carly Simon, The Temptations.

This CD also features Dannys own exclusive re-edits that will only ever feature on these album’s and nowhere else.

Choice is a compilation series from Azuli that has gained respect worldwide and Choice captures those records that have featured in the Djs box over the past twenty years.

To grasp the future you need to understand the past…

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Founded in 1995, Om Records has tirelessly built a strong foundation and reputation based on the idea of "future music". Known for the critically acclaimed Mushroom Jazz, Om Lounge, San Francisco Sessions and House of OM series, Om also holds an all star roster of over 15 artists. These artists include People Under The Stairs, Kaskade, Marques Wyatt, Rithma, Afro Mystik, Soulstice , J Boogie & of course Mark Farina.

Now 10 years strong, Om Records stands as one of the only true US independent electronic labels with a reputation for consistantly solid & memorable releases . Branded the United Nations of Future Music, Om's mission is to release music that is fresh, innovative and timelesss . .

OM are celebrating their first decade with the release: Om:10 - A Decade of Future Music.

This massive 10 year anniversary 3xCD set contains new and never before released tracks from the entire Om roster, along with classics from the first 10 years.

Designed as a look into the many musical layers of Om, this album has a lil' something for everyone, be it Om's trademark jackin' funky deep house, soul based hip hop, groovin' downtempo or anything in between!

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British Soul Design is a musical reflection that mirror’s Dod Proctor’s compelling 1919 portraiture ‘In a Strange Land’. An aural journey that carries the listener through timeless elegance & across geographical soundscapes. From Nottingham to Norwich, Sheffield to Somerset and beyond, this compilation is a snapshot of a 21st century British soul scene, with a sound that is at once aesthetically compelling, sophisticated and passionate.

The NGV’s holdings of British art are the finest of any museum in Australia. The works range from elegant 18th century conversation pieces, soulful Pre-Raphaelite paintings to charmingly candid Victorian era narrative works. In the 20th century the visual arts helped define modern Britain, reflecting its cultural diversity in paintings, sculpture, photography and fashion, and outstanding examples of this modern British style including art of the 21st century can also be seen at the NGV.

This collection of British artists runs a long lineage of sounds and styles that draws its roots from Billie’s blues, the gospel soul of Aretha, the energy of James and the P-Funk of George. Fast forward to 2005 and discover that Speedometer has recovered the sound of an original funk 45, but with the sweet grit of a Northern soul gem and it all makes sense. Each track offers something unexpected yet familiar - classy Euro style production, Afro beats, sultry and soulful grooves play with the lightest of vocal nuances and delivery. This is the place where dirty funk meets nu-soul and jazz is matched with an ever present tipping of the hat to electro-breaks and London’s urban sound.

It’s time to make your acquaintance with the new sound of some future British soul classics.

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True to form local label, Level Two Music, deliver another delicious high end release.

Bar Secrets: Australia combines a set of 52 cards showcasing the coolest bars across Australia, with a CD of all new emerging Australian bar sounds, encased in world first and world class packaging.

This is the first edition in a new series fusing the Deck of Secrets guide concept with a CD of all new Australian music.

The Secret Sounds series represents an evolution of the very successful deck of cards guides that cover bars, dining and shopping. The packaging design is a world first and the CD profiles the best examples of dance grooves and late night bar sounds.

With international appeal from house to soulful sounds, and down beat, dubs and laid back grooves. The CD showcases two acts from across the country, with the flow of the CD carefully considered for entire play. The sound is fresh, cutting edge and can be played in full, revealing new sounds and acts to a wider audience. Information on each act is included in the cards.

For the first time a full set of 52 cards of the best bars across Australia, including the best from Hobart, Adelaide and Perth; each card has a picture of the bar, days open, description plus a map on the back showing how to find it.

A beautifully packaged CD that is just as lush to the ears as it is to the eyes.

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House Grooves is an up to the minute selection of the biggest and sexiest house tracks around, including hot remixes and exclusive re-edits created by and mixed by the Shapeshifters themselves.

Shapeshifters present House Grooves Vol.2 is the perfect soundtrack for an Australian summer, capturing the current global house scene on one double CD.

Features tracks and mixes from Martin Solveig, Full intention, Bon Garcon, Frankie Knuckles, Tiefschwarz, ATFC Feat Inaya Day, Ian Carey, Supafly vs Fishbowl, Mark Knight and more.

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Afterdark is a brand new concept from Roger Sanchez's Stealth Records, featuring two of the worlds most renowned DJs, highlighting the deeper and darker sound played in the late hours of their sets and also featuring new and exclusive tracks.

The very best technical skills, the biggest beats, and unsigned and exclusive tracks from the likes of Aston Martinez, Superchumbo, Dave Spoon, Steve Angello, Angel Mores, Fuzzy Hair, Mike Monday, Tom Stephan ft. Katherine Ellis and many more.

Roger delivers the best of deep, driving uplifting sounds , whilst Tom thumps us with a collection of deep, tribal, electrifying beats.

The CD also features the brand new Roger Sanchez single 'Turn On The Music'.

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After two successful first stints, Defected Records have announced a make over for their popular 'Most Rated' series.

The compilation which is compiled from the votes of the public aims to pack as many dance floor heavy hitters into the 2 CD format as possible with people from around the world effectively selecting the tracklisting by logging their votes online at the Defected site.

It has undergone a transformation with London-based creative studio Blue Source at the heart of its future creative endeavors. In The House. 2005.

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Tokyo Project - Introduction is the first release from the new label adventure from Hed Kandi's Mark Doyle, and internationally-celebrated Hed Kandi graphic illustrator, Jason Brooks.

Tokyo Project - Introduction is an exclusive 14 track mix which previews the first examples of Tokyo Project's own repertoire . Compiled and mixed by the Mark Doyle, this selection is an introduction to his independent new label and this is the first time he unleashes these amazing new tracks.

The sampler features a selection of future classics and is brimming with top quality uplifting house numbers: tracks like Discrete - Love Me, a classic U.S. style piano-driven house anthem from Tokyo producer, Eric Kupper, and loaded with fiercely soulful vocals from Belle Erskine, to The Montana's - Love Just Found Me (from the production team that brought you Morjac & Marly), this track might just be a contender for crossover club hit of summer 2006.

*Keeping that upbeat disco vibe alive is the defining sound of Tokyo Project: Fac 15 - Haven't You Heard. Set to be one of the first singles released by Tokyo, it combines live strings, amazing production and Cathi Ogden's stunning vocal to incendiary effect.

Tokyo has a slightly tougher side too though. It's demonstrated by tracks like Isaac James - BodyBody, the long-awaited follow up to 'Baby Likes It' is a true Tokyo dancefloor stormer and this electro-tinged mix is provided by Dirty South complete with electric guitar lines and a cool catchy vocal hook.

Whether it's the peak-time, big room vocal crossover hit or super-credible deeper stuff that you're after, the selection here definitely won't disappoint.