Jaime Read – Relief Sevensixty [MC014]

October 12, 2017October 11, 2017 hipodromedetroit house, detroit techno, jaime read, mint conditionLeave a comment

Jaime Read is something of an unsung UK legend. ‘Relief Sevensixty’ is a collection of Read’s rarer tracks that have appeared in a roundabout way, on a legendary Chicago label in a tale that has by now been widely documented. Across 4 tracks this EP shows what a dynamic producer Read is, the music contained within has a depth and maturity and of course it’s some funky as, futuristic, space Techno that sounds like it’s just escaped the warp drive and landed here on earth and implanted itself in our eardrums.

Aybee – Nexus EP [RDV002]

October 5, 2017October 4, 2017 hipodromeaybee, deep house, detroit house, rdv music, recit de voyageLeave a comment

Aybee makes his debut on Molly’s newly launched RDV (Recit de Voyage) with the label’s second release. The ‘Nexus’ EP follows the DJ/producer/filmmaker’s 2016 LP ‘The Odyssey’ on his own Deepblak imprint and recent 12” ‘The Motion Syntax’ for London’s DMK. Aybee is mining a deep & hypnotic house sound to maximum effect, employing the tribal drum patterns, hypnotic synths and signature grooves that helped establish the Deepblak sound. The trio of tracks make for a perfect follow-up to RDV’s debut from Prophets of a New Generation, and fit beautifully within the trademark deep, subtle & groovy style of the Parisian DJ & Rex Club resident Molly, who herself is quickly establishing herself as a label owner with her own unique vision.

VA – US I-75 EP [FSS004]

September 3, 2017August 23, 2022 hipodromedeep house, detroit house, finale sessions, finale sessions select, kai alce, michael zucker, reggie dokesLeave a comment

New Finale Sessions release with three tracks from Kai Alce, Michael Zucker and Reggie Doke.

Julion De’ Angelo / Thomas Xu – Roots That Talk [SS069]

July 26, 2017November 15, 2021 hipodromedetroit house, julion de' angelo, sound signature, thomas xuLeave a comment

DE'ANGELO, Julion/THOMAS XU - Roots That Talk

A strong debut on Sound Signature by young Detroit-based artists, Julion De’Angelo and Thomas Xu.

Ron Trent – Machines [EB009]

July 8, 2017July 27, 2022 hipodromedeep house, detroit house, electric blue, house, ron trentLeave a comment

The 3rd part of the Humans Drums & Machines – Trilogy by House Master Ron Trent! The last part of the series seems to be the strongest. Ron’s unique sound spectrum in full beauty is shown here on “Dimentions & Beyond”.

Rick Wade – Guardian Of Forever [SNF014]

June 7, 2017October 27, 2020 hipodromedeep house, detroit house, lk, rick wade, shall not fadeLeave a comment

WADE, Rick - Guardian Of Forever

Detroit legend Rick Wade steps up for the fourteenth release on vinyl only imprint Shall Not Fade with his melodic, dancefloor fuelled ‘Guardian Of Forever’ EP.Rick Wade or Big Daddy Rick is an artist who needs little introduction, a true House music legend, Rick serves up three of his signature style tracks, accompanied by a remix from LK. The four track EP features jazz fuelled cuts, perfectly suited for the dancefloor.

Patrice Scott – Soulfood [SIS029]

May 29, 2017March 26, 2024 hipodromedeep house, detroit house, patrice scott, sistrum recordingsLeave a comment

Patrice Scott returns to home base with a fresh trio of sonic delicacies for the Sistrum faithful. Bringing his signature depth of sound yet infusing a sense of funk, Patrice lays it out proper, as always.

Leonid & Laak – Yesterday For Tomorrow [SLPVNL006]

April 19, 2017September 12, 2023 hipodromeacid house, detroit house, laak, leonid, paul smith, soul print recordingsLeave a comment

The sixth vinyl missive from Soul Print Recordings is a double-header featuring two tracks apiece from Leonid and Laak. The former handles the A-side, laying down two deliciously intergalactic chunks of spacey deep house. On “Urania 1”, he wraps psychedelic acid lines, supernova chords and Motor City melodies around a snappy drum machine groove, before working the acid lines further on the deep and hypnotic “Urania 2”. Laak takes over on the flip, peppering a bouncy, off-kilter drum machine groove with cyclical melody loops and undulating acid lines on “Sp”. “Waiting For Tomorrow” is arguably even better, with the fast-rising producer wrapping a tactile, synth-bass heavy backing track with fluttering electronics and sunrise melodies.

Mike Huckaby – Too Many Classics To Be Left With Little Or No Protection [DT004]

April 15, 2017September 11, 2024 hipodromealbum, deep house, deep transportation, detroit house, mike huckabyLeave a comment

When the TSA agent left a little note in Mike Huckaby’s DJ case at the airport instructing him to protect the records that he dj’s with, little did he know that Mike Huckaby would be compiling his first LP. Given his length of service, it’s rather surprising to find that this is officially his debut album. This is a collection of previously released tracks that have been in demand ever since. It’s naturally packed with highlights, from the luscious minor key chords, jazz-funk bass and sneaky vocal samples of “The Jazz Republic” and thrilling peak-time stomp of “Dance”, to the jazzy piano flourishes, loose-limbed beats and starry electronics of “Groove Box”. Also worth checking is the fireside heat of bongo-laden beatdown shuffler “Mathematics From The Jazz Republic” and the sax-laden disco-house bump of closer “Flashback ’78”. A collection of too many classics, produced by Mike Huckaby.

Aybee – The Syntax EP [DMK004]

April 10, 2017August 28, 2018 hipodromeaybee, deep house, detroit house, dmkLeave a comment

The London based DMK label returns with the Deepblak Recordings label head honcho Aybee, with four tracks of deep house on the ‘Syntax EP’.

Theo Parrish – Gentrified Love Part 3 [SS066]

April 10, 2017November 15, 2021 hipodromeamp fiddler, deep house, detroit house, ideeyah, sound signature, theo parrishLeave a comment

PARRISH, Theo/AMP FIDDLER/IDEEYAH - Gentrified Love Part 3

The third release in Theo’s Gentrified Love series on Sound Signature. Side A, ‘Trust’, features Amp Fiddler and Ideeyah. Flip the disc over for another excellent collaboration between Theo and Amp on ‘My Soul’!

Reggie Dokes – Black Lives Matter EP [RMCE005]

March 16, 2017January 26, 2021 hipodromedetroit house, rawax, rawax motor city edition, reggie dokesLeave a comment

Inspired and positivie vibrations from the DJ, producer and label head, Reggie Dokes from Detroit City.

VA – Nightfall & Other Stories [RS025]

March 3, 2017September 12, 2023 hipodromedetroit house, reggie dokes, release sustain, simoncino, techno, vakula, vincent floydLeave a comment

London/Lisbon label Release/Sustain start the year as they mean to go on. Presenting a 4 track various artists 12” titled “Nightfall & Other Stories”. Opening proceedings on A1 is Vakula, a regular at the Release/Sustain ‘Conclave’ parties and part of the RS family. His offering, “809”, is a percussive drum tool trip of a track, with sporadic raw percussion shooting shining across a positively minimalist backing. For A2, we see Italian stalwart of underground dance music Simoncino. Obscure sample work, and a repeating line ‘I can use a friend’, twist and turn over rugged, thumping, functional drums and bass. Furthering the quality of this standout 12” is Chicago house music pioneer Vincent Floyd. Rich in melody and familiar classic house sounds, Reggie’s soft jacking house sound bring a silky smooth, North American touch to a previously rugged, European 12 slab of wax.

Rick Wade – People Of Earth 006 [POEM006]

February 8, 2017August 28, 2024 hipodromedeep house, detroit house, people of earth, rick wadeLeave a comment

Rick Wade delivers 3 excellent tracks for People of Earth’s sixth release. Escapism is warm, distorted & moody. Dark strings, chords & a thick kick with low end that gives subwoofers a work out.

Jay Daniel – Broken Knowz [TCLR018]

November 30, 2016November 9, 2023 hipodromealbum, detroit house, jay daniel, ninja tune, technicolourLeave a comment

It’s amazing to think that Jay Daniel is still only 25. Since making his debut five years ago, the producer has been responsible for some of the finest house music to emerge from Detroit in recent times. Interestingly, he’s slightly modified his woozy and gently soul-flecked blueprint on this hotly anticipated debut album. For starters, many of the tracks – standouts “Paradise Valley” and “Knowledge of Selfie” included – feature live drums, played and recorded in his mother’s basement. This rhythmic adjustment gives Broken Knowz a far looser and warmer feel than his previous work, in the process elevating his deliciously rich and musical deep house to a whole new level. In other words, it’s an impressively assured and entertaining debut album.

DJ Nature & Damon Lamar – Shubaka 03 [SHBK003]

November 30, 2016November 29, 2016 hipodromedamon lamar, detroit house, dj nature, shubaka recordsLeave a comment

Shubaka 03 comes pushing hard. Dj Nature, the legendary Milo Johnson from 90´s NYC scene, is here at his best, with a magical downtempo house track with a crispy bass line, and mystery keys. Damon Lamar well-known for his contribution to the dance music with his fantastic releases on his own label, tetrode, (and his first works as ‘Baby Pop’), is bringing to B-Side an emotive, atmospheric and deeply rooted slow house track.

Dam-Funk – Architecture [SAFT014]

November 24, 2016September 13, 2021 hipodromedam funk, detroit house, disco, funk, saftLeave a comment

DAM FUNK - Architecture

SAFT announces a release by the one and only funketeer and Pasadena based connoisseur of the true underground funk-music ”DaM Funk”. The trans atlantic collaboration between the Canary Islands based label and DaM FunK resulted in ”Architecture”. A 3 track limited slice of otherworldly synths, drum machines and percussive grooves that showcase the true west coast sound of modern funk.

Theo Parrish, Duminie Deporres & Waajeed – Gentrified Love Part 2 [SS064]

November 24, 2016November 15, 2021 hipodromedeep house, detroit house, duminie deporres, sound signature, theo parrish, waajeedLeave a comment

PARRISH, Theo/DUMINIE DEPORRES/WAAJEED - Gentrified Love Part 2

Theo Parrish has teamed up with Rotating Assembly member Duminie DePorres and Dirt Tech Reck head Waajeed. The EP, Gentrified Love Part 2, is the first new work Parrish has released since his 2014 album American Intelligence.

VA – 5 Years Of Finale Sessions Vol.1 [FSL003]

November 19, 2016March 31, 2023 hipodromebasic soul unit, deep techno, detroit house, finale sessions, finale sessions limited, luke hess, michael zucker, patrice scottLeave a comment

Finale Sessions celebrates it’s 5 year aniversery with Luke Hess, Patrice Scott. Basic Soul Unit and label boss Michael Zucker .

Aybee – Man Over Machine [DBRV029]

October 18, 2016October 18, 2016 hipodromeaybee, deep house, deepblak recordings, detroit houseLeave a comment

Armon ‘Aybee’ Bazile is undoubtedly one of electronic music’s most consistent performers. He’s barely put a foot wrong since making his debut in 2004, and continues to deliver high-grade material on a regular basis. Predictably, there’s plenty to get excited about on this 12″, too. “Man Over Machine” is a winding, constantly building gem, with rising and falling, spaced out melody loops riding an off-kilter techno rhythm. On the flip, you’ll find the deep space chord progressions, delay-laden electronics and deep tech-house grooves of “Build Them (Solstice Mix)”, the intricate pianos solos and Soichi Terada style deep house vibes of “Legacy”, and the off-kilter deep house/IDM fusion of “Melted Chains”.