2017

We're back from hibernation after releasing the third Roundup at the end of 2016 and we're starting off with a new signing. Milan based Parker Madicine joins Heist with some high tech funk with a serious nod to the "D" and we've got Byron the Aquarius delivering a great jazzy remix.You'll be more likely to find Parker Madicine browsing through boxes of old jazz and soul records than you'll see him showcasing his social media skills. He's a real vinyl junky and moreover a hip hop fanatic and probably loves his synthesizers more than his mother. Apart from promoting funk and soul oriented parties in Milan, he founded CT-HI records, short for "Contemporary Theories of Hip Hop Influences".A few years back he teamed up a.o. with his buddies Veez-O and Turbojazz to create some Dilla and early 90's inspired hip hop and these influences are clearly present in his EP for Heist.With Heartbreaker, he lays down a dreamy but heavy groove for the first minute or so, arpeggiating its way to the moment where the airy pads make room for a looser than loose groove where synth stabs and bass line dance around each other creating a killer vibe.Zawinul starts in the same manner, rough kick, loose and degraded hi-hats and dreamy Rhodes chords. The tracks build further with some lovely brassy hits and arps, whereas Placebo is the most stripped back but high tempo track, where an airy and delayed bassline does most of the work to set the mood.We're really happy to have Byron the Aquarius reworking one of PM's tracks. He's been on a roll with his releases on Sound Signature, Wild Oats and recently remixed Max Graef on Ninja Tune. It was in Placebo where Byron found the most fruitful ground to showcase his magic on the keys, flipping the contemplative original into a feel-good showcase of harmonizing melodies.Underneath the sweet upper layers of the Moog solo work, he lays down a killer disco bass line, running up and down the octave giving the whole track a great forward thinking and energetic feel.This EP feels like a great musical start for Heist in 2017, and we're looking forward to sharing this, and much more to come with you.Your Sincerely, Maarten & Lars.

10th in the extremely popular Attack The Dancefloor series featuring Crackazat, Joey Negro, Hot Toddy & Opolopo.

Tief welcome Jon Sable back for his second release on the label, this time backed with a remix by his New Zealand buddies Chaos In The CBD.

House of Disco return with a pair of funk fuelled cuts from Aroop Roy with Japan's Brisa contributing a deep and percussive remix. Based in London, Aroop Roy's take on electronic music involves blending elements of jazz, Afro, Latin and funk with disco and house. Roy's releases have landed on Freestyle, Gamm and Basic Fingers, and most recently on the hugely successful Kampana Classics EP.His multi-genre spanning influences can be attributed to his wealthy experience playing around the globe, including previous residencies in London, Geneva and Tokyo. Renowned taste makers Gilles Peterson, Francois K, Karizma and Rainer Trueby are only a few names from a swelling list of supporters and their seal of approval is a clear testament to his studio abilities.‘Talkin Bout Life' demonstrates Roy in fine form as it subtly builds into an essential party anthem. Jazzy keys, a soulful guitar lick and a dusty breakbeat are brought together by a warm and punchy low end to form an irresistible groove. This sets the scene for a breakdown of epic proportions, with raw vocals looping hypnotically to a huge climax.‘We Together' shows Roy's deeper side, pairing chunky, overdriven percussion with subterranean chords, whilst an infectious vocal operates on top. A warm analog synth ups the ante with an extra portion of funk.Hailing from Fukuoka, Brisa concludes the package by completely reimagining 'Talkin Bout Life'. Rumbling drums, twisted bass and otherworldly stabs together forge a jazzy remix with an abundance of character and originality.

Following on from releases by Urulu and Yaki Incipient, South Street return with their third release of sublime house cuts by Flabaire.As part of the highly respected D.KO Records crew and an integral part of Paris' house scene, Flabaire's reputation has been steadily growing in the past few years.With a string of releases on Popcorn Records, Organic-Music, his own D.KO Records and now South Street, the Frenchman is definitely one to watch!

More than 10 years after a limited pressing that caused huge stirs around the world, "House Ya" is back on wax !Championed by Ricardo Villalobos at every gig last year, but also Cassy, D'julz, Claude Monnet or even Bob Sinclar, this one has a large spectrum appeal and is pleasing all kind of crowds.Along the bomb, you get 2 more exclusive secret weapons, a very effective reboot of "House of God" for the strong heads and an acid house anthem derived from a Sneak track that keeps inviting you to the deepest trip.Let me tell you this one is a huge release, and very limited too. Don't sleep on it. Vinyl Only...

A second selection of edits from Love Creation, this time with a more Balearic slant to enchant your dance floor.

After some successful releases on top labels like Street Edits, Giant Cuts, Boogie Café or Wall Of Fame, Madrid's DJ and producer Javi Frias has decided to start his own label called Night Shift Records, devoted to soulful and deep disco edits and reworks.The first release on the label is called 'Make It Happen EP', and includes 4 strong tracks full of love and energy retouched and extended by Javi Frias to get the maximum dance floor pleasure, covering funky disco, gospel, house and soulful grooves.