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Samuel Deep Selektz #1

We’re excited to introduce SlapCutz Records, a brand-new label dedicated to sharing timeless music. This vinyl-only project is all about uncovering forgotten gems and spotlighting rare edits by our curators.For our first release, we’re throwing it back to 2000/2001 with a truly special record: Darksky EP by the legendary Amos Bellot, better known as SkyJoose. Around this time, the UK Garage sound started to evolve, taking on darker tones that eventually paved the way for Grime, and this record is a prime example of that transition.SkyJoose, aka the infamous Mr. Boskoff, is a true pioneer in the game. His influence runs deep across Jungle, 2step, Garage, and beyond. With over 10,000 productions since 1989, and still going strong, his impact on UK Bass music is undeniable.The Darksky EP remains one of his most sought-after releases, and we couldn’t be prouder to make this gem available again in 2024.

4 tracks diving deep into new territories.

Gene Tellem & Gabriel Rei are back as Game Plan with ‘Offset’, the follow up to their debut ‘Club Negotiations’ on Bienvenue Recordings. Three smashing tunes for the floor + a stunning remix from Metrolux head XDB!All basses covered on this one! The 12” kicks off with the original mix of ‘Crazy For Congas’ providing an infectious House/Tribal groove. As the OG mix ends, the reshape kicks in… XDB strips the original down to build up the perfect Tech/Minimal companion for the AM hours!The B side comes out swinging with ‘Industry’ in a Dub Techno sound to stoke the movement on the floor. Last but not least, a well rounded record always has a banging B2 & Game Plan would not leave you hanging. Play ‘Offset’ when you need to give the dancers some sweet satisfaction.

Little is known about the origins of this project, grasping the curiosity of many 90's trance diggers, this mysterious EP was originally released in 1994 on the now defunct London based label ITP Recordings. Presenting 3 tracks that dive deep into the trancy electronics of the time, going well into the 8 minutes marker on each track the producer takes the time to allow a pallet of atmospheric qualities to gently grow and layer themselves throughout. A very unique aural signature, almost as if fractals had a sound, organised in a highly effective manner for the psychedelic electronic music inclined dancefloor.

Broadcasting from the Portuguese interior, SARaMAGO returns to Carpet & Snares with four more cuts of deep and streamlined technoid house. ‘Flowing’ matches a jacking beat to addictive 90s organs and acidic accents, while the moody, metallic ‘Inner Peace’ evokes the classic UK techno of Stasis or Luke Slater. On the flip, the pulsing bassline and robot vocoders of ‘The Blackbox’ evoke Belgian body music, but housed in a contemporary groove. Saramago closes out the EP with the quirky electro-funk banger ‘Smile’, which is sure to raise exactly that on the dancefloor.