The UK’s fledgling Blank Mind label is prepping for its sophomore release, BLNK002: The Honorable DJ Clent The Low-End Legend, to be released on vinyl in late May. The record is a crate-digging repress of a couple late 90’s Juke classics from Chicago footwork pioneer, DJ Clent. The flagship track from the release,”3rd World,” which appeared on Clent’s first 12″ released by Dance Mania Records, has an almost eerie synth-horn line coupled with the syncopated claps and low end toms that define the Tek sound. The B-side of the EP goes just as hard, hinging on the track’s catchy namesake hook (“hit it from the back!”) and a beat that dodges between a juke triplet feel and straight four-on-the-floor house kick. The EP is an easily approachable crash course in the history of the Chicago Juke sound and an exciting release for the new label.

May 2nd, 2012

Vintage Video: Acen

Producer Acen Razvi’s “Trip II The Moon” first wrecked raves back in 1992. The video for the track will make you want to dust off your size XL smiley face T-shirt and pacifier necklace.

Jubilee & Schlachthofbronx both featured on this weekend’s Triple J Mix Up show – Mixpak takeover! Jubilee’s mix is filled with exclusives, hear brand new tracks from Famous Eno, DJ Sliink, Dubbel Dutch, Massacooramaan and more. Head to their site, click on the links on the left-hand side to choose which timing – 10pm for Schlacht, 11pm for Jubilee.

We featured DJ Haus’ new track ‘Needin’ You’ not long ago, and now the release has dropped on his label UTTU, complete with remixes from Photonz and R1 Ryders.

R1 Ryders are gearing up for their first release on their recently formed imprint entitled “Current”. Featuring a release schedule of genre twisting electronic music with tracks from R1 Ryder’s Karnak, J Tijn, Mellow Bee among others, the first release consists of a collaboration between R1 Ryders and vocalist Carly Bond. The track titled “Aint Wastin’ No Time” is due for release late May with remixes from Karnak, J Tijn & Mellow Bee.

For now, you can download their DJ Haus remix for free below, and grab the 320 and the rest of the release here.

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DJ Haus – Needin You (R1 Ryders remix) (exclusive!)

Dre Skull’s brand new Loudspeaker Riddim arrives May 22nd with vocals from Beenie Man, Natalie Storm, Machel Montano and Popcaan. Stay tuned for some audio previews.