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Larry Heard – Vault Sessions 3 [ML2247]

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Alleviated Records presents the third installment of ‘Vault Sessions’ series, sharing Larry Heard recordings from the archives that either have never been issued or been out of print for a long time. It starts with an unheard alternative take on raw 1999 TB-303 jam ‘Acid Indigestion’ from his alternate Gherkin Jerks project, before serving up the pitch-perfect, snare-heavy vocal deep house soul of ‘Deja vu (Mesuria Mix)’ from way back in 2001. ‘Praise (Tribal Mix)’ is smoother, deeper and dreamer, with gorgeous organ riffs, Latin percussion and soulful vocals, while The It’s ‘Mr Gone (Fingers Edit)’ is a heady, sun-soaked and musically organic workout co-produced by fellow Windy City greats Harry Dennis and Ron Trent.

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Larry Heard – Vault Sessions 3 [ML2247]

Ron Trent – Attitude [MAP010]

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”Attitude” is the first 12” from the forthcoming compilation series “What The F*ck Do You Know About Deephouse”. Tthe compilation will feature a heavy onslaught of producers from around the world along with older productions that were major influences which helped to shape the philosophy of the sound.

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Ron Trent – Attitude [MAP010]

The It – The It EP [ML2229]

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Alleviated Records is proud to present the latest ep release from THE IT. Produced by Larry Heard (a.k.a. Mr. Fingers, Loosefingers, etc.) and featuring the unique vocal poetry stylings of Harry Dennis, whom fans will also know from his releases under the moniker of ”Jungle Wonz.” We hope that djs, dancers and listeners will enjoy this set of 4 selections with music composed by Larry.

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The It – The It EP [ML2229]

The IT – Donnie [DJ893]

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Re-issue of the classic ‘Donnie’ composed by Larry Heard & Chip E with vocals from Robert Owens from 1986 on DJ International Records. Freshly mastered for 2014 and re issued in original 1986 artwork. You won’t find a copy that sounds like this. Includes Ron Hardy remix.

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The IT – Donnie [DJ893]

Larry Heard – Black Oceans / Endless Flight [BM012]

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Split release from the Black Market archives with tracks by Larry Heard and The It (with a main role for Larry Heard too). Two amazing tracks which actually 20-25 years later still sounds more futuristic as many releases nowadays. Spaced out jazzy keys on the mind blowing Black Oceans with trademark Larry Heard melodies. Flip side takes things to the darker chicago jack territories with the great Endless flight track by The It. This is one of their overlooked and more obscure tracks.

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Larry Heard – Black Oceans / Endless Flight [BM012]