Premiere: Take a First Listen to Poté’s “Karma”

pote_Voyeurism

Meet emerging St. Lucia-born and London-raised producer Poté, an up-and-coming UK DJ/beatmaker who injects his party-perfect tracks with heavy dollops of bass fueled by the rhythms of soca and kuduro. Last year he made a big splash with his infectious jam “Jabulu” released on the Lisbon-based Enchufada’s Upper Cuts free download series. Now Poté takes his game to the next plateau, going harder, deeper and faster on his upcoming Voyeurism EP featuring a pair of jams that already have hips moving their waistlines to his infectious basslines.

We’re excited to world premiere “Karma,” a romp whose trance-inducing loops, tropical beats and low-end theory radiate enough wattage to power your city.

Have a first listen to “Karma” below, and be sure to check out Poté’s Voyeurism EP when it’s released via Enchufada on January 19.

Premiere: Berkson & What feat. JoJo De Freq – “Make It True” (Mr. Fingers Psychedelic Jungle Mix)

Berkson & What Play It Say It

Dan Berkson and James What are purveyors of bespoke house and techno, connoisseurs who have selectively issued choice singles, both individually and collectively, on labels such as Poker Flat, Sounderground, Crosstown Rebels and Dessous Recordings. After taking a creative respite in 2009, the London-based duo are back in action, recording, playing live shows and bringing fresh vibes to their chosen musical genres.

The story goes that Seth Troxler heard their new cut “Make It True” featuring vocals from JoJo De Freq at Sunwaves festival this summer. Troxler reached out to the guys and put together a remix package for his Play It Say It label.

We’re beyond thrilled to world premiere Larry “Mr. Fingers” Heard’s interpretation of the standout cut.

The Chicago house-music icon known for producing legendary tracks like “Can You Feel It,” “Washing Machine” and “Dead Endy Alley” crafts a chilled downtempo groove that gently tickles the ears and is guaranteed to move your feet. (Interesting fact: Berkson & What have recorded two tracks in the past with frequent Heard collaborator Robert Owens, “Reflections” and “Keep On.”)

Check out Mr. Heard’s sublime remix below, and keep an eye out for the original version of “Make It True” on Berkson & What’s forthcoming album, Keep Up Appearances, to be released on their own Modelmaker in January 2015.

Berkson & What feat. JoJo De Freq’s “Make It True” is released on vinyl on December 15 and digitally on Beatport on December 28.

Premiere: Rhayader – “Innervision” (Daytona Remix)

Rhayader

French indie-dance newcomer Ben Rhayader brings the funk in a big way on his ’90s inspired debut single, “Innervisions,” released this week on Douze’s L.O.V.E. LTD. label. Woven together with pristine synths and guitar work that would likely get the stamp of approval from Nile Rodgers, Rhayader sets himself up as an artist to watch in 2015.

We’re pleased to world premiere Parisian mixmaster Daytona‘s interpretation of “Innervision.” On his version, Daytona has his way Rhayader’s vocals while presenting a seriously heavy 4/4 groove.

Have a listen to the remix below and familiarize yourself with both of these funk phenomenons.

Premiere: AudioWitch – “The Heretic”

AudioWitch

Rotterdam electro-techno club night and record label Herr Zimmerman, which is owned and operated by Fraulein Z, continue their underground assault this month with the imprint’s upcoming sixth release forged by local beatmaster AudioWitch.

An artist with roots to the early rave scene who has been deep in the mix since 1997, he proudly presents “The Heretic.” A formidable blend of acid and techno, the cut is unique and speaks to the label’s mission to push the musical envelope in every possible way.

Have a listen to the world premiere below, and be sure to check the full release of AudioWitch’s “The Heretic” out via Herr Zimmerman Records on December 22, featuring remixes by Laurent Hô and Fraulein Z.