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Review: Kai Alce on FXHE is a real coming together of two US powerhouses, and so it proved when this EP first landed back in 2010. It finds the Atlanta house mainstay in fine form on 'Dirty South Dirt'. It's a humid, stripped-back, dusty house cut with supple synth daubs adding warmth and soul. All these years on the track has lost none of its magic, and on the flipside is an 'Anticipation dub' which layers in some sensors vital whispers to the dubby, cuddly and deep house drums. These are two classy cuts.
… Read morePlayed by: Jane FItz, Owen Jay, George Kelly, Ernie (Minuendo Recordings), Marcello Napoletano, West Norwood Cassette Library, Reeko, Ksoul, Michael Zucker - Finale / Balance, Lakuti, Brothers' Vibe, Rising Sun, Juno Recommends Deep House, Scott Grooves, LadyBugz, Demetrio Giannice (Enterbt Rec.), Vakula, Chicago Skyway, Richard Zepezauer (RZ-1), Kai "KZR" Alce, Phil Disco
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Review: Omar S does what he wants, so we are often treated to some surprises on his FXHE label that come seemingly out of nowhere. If they come with his stamp of approval, though, that is enough for us to find them intriguing, at the very least. This one is from Dastardly Kids aka Sonny Dulphi and Pat2Dope and they bring hi tech styles to hip-hop. The sounds are raw and twisted, with spoken-word bars over dense layers of synth and drums on opener '4 Every Day Dastardly'. There is a metallic feel to the icy cold and sleazy beats of 'Bu$$ The Bank', more depth to 'Pesos' which has a cloud rap vibe and more stoned and late night vibes to 'Dastardly Love Song'. A fresh double 7" for sure.
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Review: Omar S treats us to a second release in the space of a week, with a much deserved reissue of some 1996 Roy Davis Jnr rawness across the A Side. The Stevie Wonder classic "All I Do" gets chopped up, laid over a killer Chi town beat filled with instantly gratifying raw drum edits and augmented by some evil bass thumps. Relentlessly brilliant and sounds just as fresh some 14 years on. Echoing a current trend this side plays outwards from the inside groove. On the flip Omar S teams up with DJ B Len D for the bongo heavy deep groove of "Da Teys" a track that's characterised by melodic keys which increase with curveball drama as the track progresses.
… Read morePlayed by: Ka§par, Ernie (Minuendo Recordings), Bad Passion Project, Kone-R (Uncharted Audio), Mick Welch (Elektrosouls), Ksoul, Carlos Nilmmns, JOALZ, Jay Simon (Must Have Records), Juno Recommends Deep House, Davor Ostojic, MR G, Nicholas, [NAKEDLUNCH], Vakula, KevinTsuba, BICEP, Deymare, Native Sound (Cortelyou Road), The Dead Rose Music Company, Bastien Carrara, Sameed
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Review: If anything, the hugely prolific Motor City mainstay that is Omar S seems to be getting even more prolific as time goes on. His vast catalogue grows once more here with Fun House, which finds Alister Fawnwoda exploring a wide range of dance music styles alongside guests such as FXHE regular John F.M., plus Mitchell Yoshida, Super Cool Wired, Troi Alexis, Tyesha Blount and more, with all the production, lyrics and mixing taken care of by Omar S himself. The tracks range from seductive deep house to edgy mechanical techno, dubbed out downbeat joints and smooth electronic Detroit soul. It is yet another crucial chapter in the FXHE and Omar S story.
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Review: Kontra stalwart Jason Fine makes a long overdue return to FXHE with two cuts of supreme jack material. Last seen on the Omar S hit machine way back in 2007, Fine announces his return in suitably dramatic terms with the cinematic expanses that characterise the opening moments of "Menage At Tois", though proceedings swiftly settle down into a delightfully bouncing house rhythm of crisp cascading drums and swift fingered key stabs - with the breathy, indecipherable vocal yearnings that occupy the nether regions clearly influencing the title making decisions. The flipside proves to be just as impressive - "Jack Yo Bodda" is an obvious ode to the days of Traxx and jack, commencing with some decidedly gloopy rhythms and an insistent female vocal refrain, your senses are sucked in then blown apart by a massive metallic kick drum sound and growling sub bass. The usual big tip superlatives most definitely apply here!
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Review: Aaron Siegel's Fit moniker links up with the considerable talents of Gunnar Wendel (better known as Kassem Mosse) for this killer two-tracker on FXHE, and even Omar S gets in on the action with some mixdown assistance. "Track 1" works around sizzling drums, emotive bass and a diverse spread of melodic sources for a simple and direct slice of analogue house. "Track 2" is a real carpet-burn of a track, taking the quality up to a new level with a gorgeous line in lead synths moulded into a thoroughly sexy concoction while the drums stay pert and primed for all manner of sultry floor action.
… Read morePlayed by: Rick Hopkins, Cez (Pop Your Funk), Ben Sims, Brian James, Stojche, Nick P Warren, Flori, Life Recorder, Ernie (Minuendo Recordings), Andy Ticker, Hernan Cronner, Bad Passion Project, Eamon Harkin, Mister Saturday Night, Chicken Lips, M//R, Ksoul, Patrick Richard, Zenner, Watson, Matt Tolfrey, M50, Juno Recommends Deep House, Damon Martin (Disco Bloodbath), Richard Zepezauer (RZ-1), Savile, Juno Plus, Manos Mara (Bliq), Ney Faustini, Da GobliNN /Remuted, Appian, Teshno, Fil Lavin, Sameed, Last Mood
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Review: It's very much a case of expecting the unexpected when it comes to Omar S' FXHE label and this latest effort is no exception. In the US the gap between hip-hop and dance music culture is even wider than it is here in the UK, only not in Detroit and its unique export, namely ghetto tech. FULL BODY DU RAG whips up an idiosyncratic but thoroughly addictive combination of ghetto, house and garage, hip-hop and jazz across eight tracks here, the borders between the genres being fluid at all times. Omar himself makes an appearance on 'Juice', a speedy but classy dancefloor workout, half tech and half house, that along with the hilarious but irresistible 'Trillionaire' boasts a skippy garage swing to the beats to boot. At the other end of the BPM spectrum we get 'Pussy On The Map" (feat NLGHTND) with its r&b strains, only nicely warped and sonically corrupted. Probably best of all is 'FBD X CERT', almost a moody grime exercise until a four to the floor rides roughshod through such conventional plans. Raw, racy - and utterly essential.
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Review: Despite being born and raised in Detroit, Luke Hess is rarely mentioned in the same breath as his Motor City peers. Then again, his brand and dub-infused techno doesn't fit neatly into the futurist narrative. This latest full-length flips the script slightly. While it has plenty of dub-flecked moments (see "Overcome" and "Humility"), there's a greater reliance on melody over mood. While this could be a reflection of the involvement of collaborator Omar-S, it's more likely an indication of Hess's development as a producer. Moving from hypnotic deep house to robust techno via beatless interludes, Keep On is Hess's most accessible set to date.
… Read morePlayed by: Life Recorder, Ka§par, Mental Vibe Construction, Far Out Radio Systems, Patrick Bateman (Tic Tac Toe), Michael Zucker - Finale / Balance, Satore (Hizou Deep Rooted Music), Washerman, Nick Anthony Simoncino, Nicholas, Keith Worthy (Aesthetic Audio LLC.), Scott Ferguson (Ferrispark Records), Giorgio Luceri, Ney Faustini, Christian Vance, Janeret
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Review: Omar S delivered a stunning, dub techno masterclass with this rather unexpected gem on his FXHE label back in 2017 with fellow Motor City great Luke Hess on production. The superb title track opens with shimmering dub chords and hypnotic rhythms that evolve slowly but powerfully. 'Renewal' offers a more direct approach by channelling the spirit of Brendon Moeller’s Beat Pharmacy. On the flip, 'Sacred' strips things back with a staggered groove, airy pads and a one-note bassline circling deep into the night. Closing track 'Motor Dub' nods to Deepchord with its swirling delays and spacious, bass-heavy mix. For fans of Basic Channel and immersive, textured techno, this is irresistible.
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Review: The spirit of ghetto tech looms large over this full length offering from duo Hi Tech, surfacing on Omar S' FXHE label. That said, the usual straight forward pumped up booty bouncing beats that the genre flaunts are left well behind by an eclectic and well constructed trip across the rhythmic spectrum. 'Milf Milo' is one of the more regular sounding jams, riding a relatively conventional house/garage production, but elsewhere elements of trap, hip-hop, techno, footwork and electro all influence the genuinely innovative and original frameworks. Even better, the cleverness of the arrangements doesn't lessen the alarmingly thuggish timestretched and over-autotuned vocals, giving us the best of both worlds.
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Review: Is there a more vital label in all of underground electronic music than FXHE? It never ceases to amaze us how Omar S manages to put out so much music of such high quality, mostly of his own making, but also from plenty of satellite producers he lures under his wing. This time we're treated to a rare full-length from someone other than the boss as the Motor City's Hi Tech duo step up with a raw ghettotech workout. These are sleazy tracks with raw production, bumping basslines, high-speed rhythms and plenty of rapped vocals packed with juke and footwork attitude.
… Read morePlayed by: Tr One, Juno Recommends Electro
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Review: Omar S' Detroit proud FXHE now has a staunch reputation as one of those buy on sight labels for a reason. This new release by rising star John FM follows up the well-received Alone and Where My Roots Lie EPs. Starting with the soulful machine funk of "Jehks" truly capturing the sounds of the city of industry in its heyday. There's then the fine R&B jam of "Motion" somewhat reminiscent of Theo Parrish & Andrew Ashong, but it's his smooth vocal delivery which undoubtedly makes it his own! On the flip, the mysterious and melancholic Omar-S remix of "Alone" is absolutely sublime, but just wait for the tough acid fuelled groove of "Gump" which truly takes it home in right fashion.
… Read morePlayed by: A-Future
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Cat: FXHEBK 1. Rel: 26 Nov 15
Deep House
Review: A White Bear's Heaven... Is A Black Bear's Hell is something of a departure from the smooth, deep and undulating sound we've come to expect from Omar-S's FXHE label. It signals experienced producer Brian Kage's first outing for four years. While that release for Beretta Red paid tribute to atmospheric techno, this outing is far more inspired by late '80s Chicago house and acid. The standout is undoubtedly "Shut Your Eyes", a co-production with Omar-S that wraps James Garcia's soulful, heartfelt vocals around classic synth-strings, tactile stabs and pared-down, '80s style drum machine hits. He switches off the lights and signals more of a heads-down mood on the First Choice-sampling "It's Not Over" - a thrillingly tactile, synth-laden jacker - while "Bear Gonna Getcha" sounds like a warehouse anthem in waiting.
… Read morePlayed by: Piers Harrison, Jacques Renault, Carl (Thug Records), Eddie C, Krysko, G-Prod, ATAXIA, Jean Claude Gavri
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Review: Little seems to be known about Detroit native Marc King, whose introduction to most listeners came via Rick Wilhite's 2010 compilation, Vibes: New & Rare, on Rush Hour. King is something of a veteran, and had previously released 12" singles under a variety of pseudonyms during the mid to late 1990s. Here he pops up on Omar-S's FXHE imprint with a belated debut single under his given name. There's a classic house feel about opener "Equality", which boasts bold organs, synth strings and twinkling piano solos riding a vintage groove. There's a similar mid-to-late-90s feel to the deep, bass-heavy and intoxicating "Loquious", while "Water Of Life" sees King move further towards gnarled techno territory whilst retaining his trademark melodious warmth.
… Read more! low stock $15.85
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Review: It is remarkable to think that Detroit badman Omar S's star has in no way diminished since this record first came out in 2004. If anything, he is ever more legendary than ever right now. His style hasn't changed much over the years - he still favours rolling drums, smart samples and bright melodies - but somehow he continues to mine new moods and grooves within that. This one was particularly special, though - the tinny drums seem to root you to the groove but also float, the melodic hook is buried deep but brings a haunting vibe that never lets yup. And that's about it, but that is more than enough when each element makes such an indelible impact.
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Review: FXHE remain in outer orbit following that stellar Triangulum Australe 12" from Omar S, presenting their final transmission of a superb year in the shape of Oh Jabba, two tracks of stargazing house music from O B Ignitt. Last seen collaborating with Omar S on the dedication to Eddie Murphy's finest acting role, the impression that Ignitt likes his cinema is only strengthened here on the Star Wars referencing lead track with some deliciously lo fi art work of that slug like character on the inner label dispelling any possible doubt. The track itself is a wonderfully simple yet melodic house track, crunchy drum machine rhythms rippling away feverishly beneath a calming array of swooping Rhodes and Moog flourishes. Complementing this, "Space Age Stepping" is a more searching affair, relying more on the rugged drums and gurgling analogue bassline to achieve lift off.
… Read morePlayed by: Scratchandsniff, Alexis Le-Tan, Tornado Wallace, ROTCIV, Miles Simpson, Marco Febbraro, Ernie (Minuendo Recordings), Owain Kimber (Owain K), Mental Vibe Construction, Matthew Styles, IAAM, Mimi, Telephones, Zenner, Watson, Lee (LAST WALTZ), Martin Haberland, Horton Jupiter, Dj soFa, Jay Simon (Must Have Records), Damon Martin (Disco Bloodbath), Nicholas, Chamboche, Love Hotel District, Steve Lee, Doo, Giorgio Luceri, The Tortoise, Joe Bonez (Burek), Sean Innit, Terrence Pearce, Djs: Most Charted - Deep House, Joe Drive, Preslav, Paxton Fettel
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Review: FXHE return with the master of the mysterious OB Ignitt! Arriving roughly a year on from the last slab of Ignitt goodness, Mysterious finds OB on imperious form, once more showing off his penchant for excellent track titles and singular slant on bumping Detroit business. The title track is a veritable epic of unquantifiable emotive stakes, emerging from a heat treated fog and easing into a subtle yet beguiling rhythmic framework which coaxes you into a spell that grows stronger as the track charges electrically forth. Face down, "Celestial Salacious" has that same rough edged bass line growl to it, but the skipping percussion and building layers of instrumentation give the track real energy, whilst you can almost feel the funk dripping off final track "Chocolate City" which sounds like DJ Nature hocked up on MDMA.
… Read morePlayed by: Owen Jay, Alexis Le-Tan, Fat dog, Ernie (Minuendo Recordings), Mental Vibe Construction, Hernan Cronner, Costelloe, Mimi, Zenner, 1DAN, Adesse Versions, Patrice Scott, Sahin Meyer, Philogresz, Horton Jupiter, Jay Simon (Must Have Records), Damon Martin (Disco Bloodbath), Jorge Caiado / Conversion, Nicholas, Dan Beaumont (Classic/Dance Tunnel), Midland, Johannes Volk, Doo, Nowicki, Anna Wall, Djs: Most Charted - Deep House, Jack Fell Down, Mosaik aka Mosaik Kollektif, Cecil (artfuldivision), Alan Dente, Anaxander, Marquis Hawkes, Mad Mats & Tooli / Local Talk
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Review: We're so used to Omar-S pursuing a very particular form of Detroit deep house, that when the legendary producer tries something different, it takes us by surprise. Sidetrakx Volume #3 is full of surprises. Take "Uluu", for example; while still a deep house track, its' undulating dub bassline, spaced-out soul vocal and sparse beats are pleasingly different to his traditionally rolling fare. It's mighty impressive, all told, while flipside "Another One 2 Love" almost eschews deep house completely. Instead, Alex Smith delivers a sweet, almost cute soul song built around head-nodding post hip-hop beats and sweet melodies. It, too, is hugely enjoyable, and once again proves his mastery of multiple genres.
… Read morePlayed by: Patrick Luca (Island Issues), Justin Carter, Dan Curtin, Per Bojsen-Moller, Marcel Vogel, Juno Recommends Deep House, Moscoman, BEN SUN, TURNTILL, Agnostic Rhythm, This Is Not Happening, Ney Faustini, Señorlobo (Lovemonk), Djs: Most Charted - Deep House, Sasha Khizhnyakov, Sunsiare, Nomumbah, Anaxander, Outboxx
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Review: Any new material on FXHE has us in a frenzy! 2018 looks like a good start for the Detroit label, with boss man Omar S bringing the jams in style. 'Your Socially Awkward' features two fine servings of modern, Motor City techno-soul. There's the evocative A side cut "Games That We Play", a life affirming journey awash in uplifting pianos plus uplifting arpeggio sequences above its steely shuffle - and all supported by local heroine Diviniti's powerful vocals. On the flip, the deep groove of "Potawatomi" takes things down a notch or two, but this late night number still has a heap of bounce and emotion to it still. This follows up the late 2017 release 'Tap Dat Ass' and the debut album from local veteran Norm Talley.
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Review: The Detroit badman always delivers the goods, but he'd recently focussed on his more house-centric style thanks to a series of sleek, soulful releases. This time, he's come out all guns blazing with this new four-part killer, led by the absolutely nutty groove that is "Sink Holes" - a proper slice of Omar S acid, delivered in fine style and with his inimitable rawness. "HELL ON EARTH" is a moodier, funkier house tip with a jazzy side, while the flipside's "Hit It Bubba (I Want My Dadda's Rekids!!!!)" is a fast, upbeat house bomb with a crazy little disco sample that floats amid the grainy bass drums. "Party Marty" is a no nonsense kind of lick, pouncing away with a steady, yet unmistakably Omar S-style percussion, and a heavy bass blow. This is one hell of a way to make an appearance this early in the year - highly recommended!!
… Read morePlayed by: Jonna, Ben Sims, Dark Circles, DJ Mau Mau, Billy Nasty, Ernie (Minuendo Recordings), Corbi, Fabietto Delgado (Ankle Release), DJ 3000, Dirty Channels, Ionik (Traveller Records, KGS), Thatmanmonkz (Shadeleaf Music), Kid Who, Tiptoes, S-File, Dj soFa, Juno Recommends Deep House, Eddie C, Jamie Behan, TURNTILL, Djs: Most Charted - Deep House, Brame & Hamo, Don Crisp, DJ GLC (Shift LTD), TAPE_HISS, Bloody Mary (Dame-Music, Missile), Danijel Kevic, Slothboogie
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Review: Alex "Omar" Smith has never been one for modesty, so we shouldn't be too surprised that he's called his latest full-length - his fifth in total - The Best. To be fair, he is rather good at producing high-grade deep house, and here unveils another eleven gems. Interestingly, he's recruited an impressive cast-list of collaborators and guests, including Norman Talley, Kyle Hall, OB Ignitt and, most surprisingly of all, Bristol-based Tom Bug. Highlights are plentiful, from the dusty afro and blues influences of the tribal "Chama Piru's", and hazy, Rhodes-heavy vocal cut "AhRevolution", to the hip-wigglin' disco-house influences of "Seen Was Set", and retro-futurist, Inner City style Divinity hook-up "On Your Way".
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Review: Hot on the heels of the boastfully-titled full-length The Best comes Desert Eagle, Alex Omar Smith's first 12" of 2016. The title track is as bold and brassy as you'd expect from the Detroit producer, with swirling, minor key melodies and woozy chords complimenting swinging machine drums and a deliciously bouncy, suitably tactile synth-bass line. Arguably better is "Cry Me A River", where soulful vocal samples and wonderfully positive melody lines are expertly combined with bumpin', distorted deep house drums. Throw in some sustained note strings and a bustling bassline, and you have another guaranteed floor-filler from the FXHE boss.
… Read morePlayed by: Patrick Luca (Island Issues), Owain Kimber (Owain K), Alex Dallas, Thatmanmonkz (Shadeleaf Music), Per Bojsen-Moller, Juno Recommends Deep House, Moscoman, Petko / Soul Print Recordings, Fabio Monesi (Wilson Records), Agnostic Rhythm, Da GobliNN /Remuted, Djs: Most Charted - Deep House, Don Crisp, Sunsiare, DJ Matpat, Askell (BORG LTD), Resident Advisor, Alan Dente, Lorca, BORG LTD, Shall Not Fade, TAPE_HISS, Thomas wood, LesYeuxOrange, Tilman
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Review: A few eyebrows were raised when Omar-S announced the title of his latest album. While clearly meant as a controversial talking point, the title should not distract from what is one of Alex 'Omar' Smith's strongest collections of cuts to date - and one with an all-star cast of Motor City collaborators (Rick Wilhite, Norm Talley and OB Ignitt all feature). Musically, it's pleasingly diverse, with Smith effortlessly drifting between 21st century P-funk ("In My City"), cowbell-powered deep-house funk ("Don't Leave Me Standing Yeea"), sparse and synth-heavy house hypnotism ("Mell'like Boom Boom In'dair"), disco-house jack ("Washtenaw County Horn Section"), sub-heavy Detroit-meets-Sheffield minimalism ("You Gotta Beat The Clock") and sunrise-ready dancefloor dreaminess ("Simply"). This CD edition also includes four cuts not available on the vinyl edition.
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Review: As the sweary, confrontational title suggests, this four-tracker from Detroit hero Omar-S is like a musical expansion pack for his much-discussed recent album, F*ck Resident Advisor. The no-nonsense Detroiter starts in fine fashion with 'Gonna Love You', a jaunty, piano-sporting peak-time loop jam crafted from old school vocal samples and snippets from a killer disco record, before reaching for cosmic synth sounds, lilting melodies and a melancholic mood on the starry deep house jam 'Bread Over Bed'. He subtly doffs a cap to Dance Mania style ghetto-house on the quirky, club-ready cheekiness of 'Shut Up', before smothering a classic house groove with heady hand percussion and snaking synth lines on dense and energetic closing cut 'Sloppy Joe'.
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You Want (Black Cover Version) (4xLP in spot-varnished sleeve)
Cat: AOS 9900. Rel: 05 Feb 20
Deep House
Review: Those who've been paying close attention will know that Alex 'Omar' Smith has been mixing things up musically of late, veering away from the deep Detroit house he's famed for in order to explore a wider range of influences. New album "You Want" doesn't exactly reverse this trend, but it is far more rooted in his particular brand of seductive, off-kilter deepness and techno-tinged hypnotism than recent singles. That's undeniably a good thing, because nobody does crunchy, machine driven club jams better than the Motor City producer. There are nods towards Italian style piano house, disco, broken beat, jazz funk, Masters at Work and - more surprisingly - industrial techno (see the filthy closing cut) - but the resultant cuts don't sound like anything other than tried-and-tested Omar-S club jams.
… Read morePlayed by: Lexx, Athens of the North (Fryer), Andy Ash, Chicken Lips, Alex Dallas, NiCe7, Marcel Vogel, Satore (Hizou Deep Rooted Music), Jesus Gonsev, Juno Recommends Deep House, Luke Solomon, Zoo Look, The Owl, Andrea passenger, Ney Faustini, DJ ROCCA, Jennifer Loveless, Rafa Santos, Tee Mango, Juno Records Staff Picks
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Review: Those who've been paying close attention will know that Alex 'Omar' Smith has been mixing things up musically of late, veering away from the deep Detroit house he's famed for in order to explore a wider range of influences. New album "You Want" doesn't exactly reverse this trend, but it is far more rooted in his particular brand of seductive, off-kilter deepness and techno-tinged hypnotism than recent singles. That's undeniably a good thing, because nobody does crunchy, machine driven club jams better than the Motor City producer. There are nods towards Italian style piano house, disco, broken beat, jazz funk, Masters at Work and - more surprisingly - industrial techno (see the filthy closing cut) - but the resultant cuts don't sound like anything other than tried-and-tested Omar-S club jams.
… Read morePlayed by: Wes Baggaley
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Review: Despite some FXHE releases containing playful artistic references to the films that undoubtedly referenced the titles, this Romancing The Stone double pack from Omar S is sadly lacking in any MS Paint renditions of the Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner 90s vehicle of the same name. It does however contain four more fine examples of the fact no one does it quite like Omar S. Lead track "Leave" sets the tone, as ripples of percussion emerge from a pool of simmering sonic emotion and embarks on a masterclass in slow build dancefloor revelation at breakneck pace. "Romancing The Stone" pulls from the same palette of anthemic Omar S productions as "Here's Your Trance, Now Dance" and "Psychotic Photosynthesis" as a lead array of synths, keys and chords weave with supple grace over crunchy drums - watch out for the track finishing abruptly. On the second 12", "Frogs" dovetails from a simple disco guitar loop into fucked up abstract acid techno territory with little prior warning whilst "Surpass" finds AOS ending with some anthemic maximal piano house.
… Read morePlayed by: Ian Blevins, OOFT!, Patrick Luca (Island Issues), Lexx, Ze Salvador (Carpet and Snares), Life Recorder, Slothboogie, JEM/Joe Europe, Jac The Disco, Hernan Cronner, Costelloe, Spacetricks, Ranacat, Telephones, Alex Dallas, Dirty Channels, Tripeo, Ionik (Traveller Records, KGS), Lello Di Franco, Per Bojsen-Moller, Lady Blacktronika, Danny Moodymanc, Deep Space Orchestra, R$N, Jimmy Maheras, Juno Recommends Deep House, Eddie C, Jorge Caiado / Conversion, Jamie Fatneck, Doo, Sisterhood, Giorgio Luceri, Ney Faustini, J. Haller, Djs: Most Charted - Deep House, Lazare Hoche, Sasha Khizhnyakov, Sunsiare, Juno Best Sellers 2016, Resident Advisor, Cecil (artfuldivision), Soul Of Hex, Anaxander, MIL (Music is Love Records), Jean Nipon, MadderModes, Jad & The, Ptaki, Mamacita
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Review: Alex "Omar" Smith has always come across as fairly militant in terms of his musical output, so it's still a surprise that he's chosen to celebrate the first decade of his FXHE label by putting out a series of mixes. This second installment expands on the first - released earlier this year - mixing familiar staples and scene anthems (Smith's own "It Can Be Done But Only I Can Do It") with lesser known gems. Musically, it's impressively raw, with Smith moving through a range of tough, stripped-back techno grooves and dystopian acid house gems before reaching for more melodious cuts such as the shimmering "Flying Blind" and melancholic "Three Blind Rats".
… Read morePlayed by: Laura Jones
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Review: With a title like Annoying Mumbling Alkaholik, you'd expect this three-tracker from the mighty Alex "Omar" Smith to be full of pent-up anger and bitter frustration. Sure, there's a raging rawness about the third track - an undulating trip into spiraling acid territory - but for the most part the EP is a beacon of simple beauty. The opening track is particularly picturesque, with beautiful, new-age influenced melodies and immersive pads riding a cymbal-heavy Detroit deep house groove. There's more Mood Hut/Future Times style synth work on the Tangerine Dream influenced "Track 2", which contrasts deep, sun-kissed melodic loops with a fuzzy drum machine groove.
… Read morePlayed by: MOIRE PATTERNS, Hernan Cronner, Mimi, Tripeo, Toby Tobias, Kid Who, Steven Tang (Emphasis Recordings), Jay Simon (Must Have Records), M50, Juno Recommends Deep House, Jorge Caiado / Conversion, Roni Nachum (Ubertramp Records), Jamie Fatneck, Jimini, K-HAND, Frederick, Woody Wood Jr., Joe Montana, Tommy Finger Jr., Djs: Most Charted - Deep House, Resident Advisor, Cecil (artfuldivision), Last Mood, Nummer, Ghost Culture, MadderModes, Ptaki, Borrowed Identity, Louis Hughes (Bare Bones Wax), DJ Monchan
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Review: Last time it was only Omar S that could do it; this time he's thanking us for letting him be Omar S. That's right the FXHE boss returns with an eagerly awaited new album brandishing some 14 tracks. Omar S albums naturally tend to sell themselves but, for those still curious, Thank You For Letting Me Be Myself sounds like a perfectly executed culmination of the ideas AOS has explored on the numerous 12"s since his last album. As soon as the crunchy mechanical dramatics of opening track "I'll Bring U Ah Lil Sumpin Back" launch into action you feel like you're in for quite the journey and the subsequent swerves through Detroit flavoured electro, piano flecked house, beatdown and techno come with satisfaction guaranteed.
… Read morePlayed by: Ben Sims, Ian Blevins, Stojche, Spencer parker, Marco Febbraro, Ernie (Minuendo Recordings), Ikpathua, Sito / / Mischio Dischi Disco, Hernan Cronner, Matt Trousdale, Bantam Lions, Watson, Dj Prophet, Marcel Vogel, Jay Simon (Must Have Records), Juno Recommends CD Albums, Carl (Thug Records), Nicholas, Keith Worthy (Aesthetic Audio LLC.), Your Name (Legalize Lambada), Giorgio Luceri, Chromatic Filters, Mr Beatnick, Beto Cravioto, Patrick Topping, Andrew Emil / Change Request, The Legendary 1979 Orchestra, Tommy Finger Jr., Djs: Most Charted - Deep House, East Soul Person, Resident Advisor, Nasty Boy, Marquis Hawkes, Omar S
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Cat: AOS (7700)2. Rel: 28 Jun 13
Deep House
Review: The second part of Omar S' You For Letting Me Be Myself album in vinyl form sees another 8 tracks across four sides of wax; aside from the '80s inflected sounds of the album's title track, the 303 workout of "Ready My Black Asz" finds itself with the dubbed out loops of "Messier Sixty Eight". As a bonus for those who already have the album, this part contains two vinyl exclusive tracks; the soothing deepness of "She's Sah Hero Nik" and the delayed organ weirdness of "Broken Bamalance Horn" - both more than worth the price of admission alone.
… Read morePlayed by: Miles Simpson, Ernie (Minuendo Recordings), Yuri shulgin, Owain Kimber (Owain K), Far Out Radio Systems, Bad Passion Project, Taelue, Ksoul, Mirco Violi, Kisk, Rising Sun, Doo, Giorgio Luceri, Djs: Most Charted - Deep House, Fil Lavin, Kito Jempere, Ponty Mython, Marquis Hawkes, Shine Grooves, Omar S
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Review: FXHE has been brimming with activity in recent times, with a steadfast flurry of singles refusing to let the quality drop, and now the big bossman delivers another two slices of finely cured business in his inimitable style. The lead track is an arresting piece with just a kick to drive proceedings, leaving ample room for a haunting array of bleeps and a 'speak & spell' vocal until the track slowly ramps up with some more prominent drum programming. "Mayall II" on the flip is a less tense affair, with a cheery string refrain and old school jack-in-the-box beats disseminated in a plain and simple fashion.
… Read morePlayed by: Chris Duckenfield, Simon Heartfield, Miles Simpson, Marco Febbraro, John Heckle, Skudge, Costelloe, Marcel Heese, Rising Sun, Nick Anthony Simoncino, Jamie Behan, Richard Zepezauer (RZ-1), Metrobox, Love Hotel District, OLDERIC, Leri Ahel, Ney Faustini, Da GobliNN /Remuted, RUF DUG, Sean Innit, Psyk, MARCOS CABRAL, Beto Cravioto, Kastil (Soul Notes/Stale), Departures Records, Djs: Most Charted - Deep House, Rivet, Resident Advisor, Roman Lindau, A Sagittariun
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Review: Omar S has always been something of a maverick, but even by his own high standards, surprise second album It Can Be Done, But Only I Can Do It is something else. Like much of his work, it's an album of acute contrasts: tough and aggressive on one hand (the ragging acid of the opener and "Ganymede"), soft, calming and blissful on the other ("Nite's Over Comption"). Along the way, highlights are plentiful, from the heady deep house of "You Wish", sparse porno beatdown of "Look Hear Watch" and hypnotic rhythms of "Bobien Larkin", to the next generation Motor City techno of "Over You Two" and near-anthemic simplicity of "Here's Your Trance, Now Dance".
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Review: Despite having already released a 16 track album this year, Detroit's finest, Omar S, proves that there is quite simply nothing stopping him as he issues the four track Nelson County. "Don't Let Dis Be HapNin! Comes on like the classic "Psychotic Photosynthesis" at witnessed through a haze of smoked glass, while "U Heard What Da Man Said Muthafukka!!" is something much more driving, like taking a spin on Detroit's streets after dark in a souped up Dodge Charger, before "Nelson County" sees the tough house-focused denouement take place in a dingy backstreet club. As always with Omar S, this stuff doesn't mess about....
… Read morePlayed by: EJECA, Stojche, Local Zero, KAZEY / The Town / ClekClekBoom, Placid, Mark Forshaw, Monty Luke, Ernie (Minuendo Recordings), Dave Miller, Owain Kimber (Owain K), Mental Vibe Construction, Hernan Cronner, Matthew Styles, Bearweasel, Patrick Bateman (Tic Tac Toe), Marcoradi as Hear and Now, Ksoul, Matt Tolfrey, Kid Who, Charles Webster, DJ Bone, Steven Tang (Emphasis Recordings), William WiLD (MindReaders), Jason Hodges, Juno Recommends Deep House, Vakula, Boddika, Ynnad zeugnimod, Roni Nachum (Ubertramp Records), Vadim Griboedov, Giorgio Luceri, DJ PayAndrewBurgerDotCom, Felix Bergleiter (Nonetheless), Jon Reynolds (LANDED Records), Anna Wall, Diego Perrisson, OCH, Tommy Finger Jr., Djs: Most Charted - Deep House, Fulbert, Resident Advisor, Shonky, Cecil (artfuldivision), Soul Of Hex, Anaxander, MIL (Music is Love Records), Marquis Hawkes, Ketsba (Rough House Rosie), MadderModes
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Review: For his latest trick, Alex "Omar" Smith has crafted a killer new tune out of a distinctive gospel soul sample that he first used on much-played 2004 single "Day". Pedants will point out that "That's Me" actually uses a wider variety of sampled loops from the same source track, rather than one specific repetitive section, but either way the results are fantastic. Bumping, distorted, bass-heavy and soulful with more grunt than your average blue movie, the track is a perfect example of how highly effective, life-affirming house music can be made out of the simplest of elements suitably arranged and tweaked. Basically, it's a jazz-flecked, hands-aloft bumper that will get played at a lot of festivals this summer.
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Review: You have to admire Alex "Omar" Smith's work rate. He's been slinging out regular releases now for the best part of a decade and shows no sign of slowing down. "1992" is his second EP of 2019 and contains a trio of contrasting cuts in his distinctive, hardware-driven sound. Perhaps the biggest surprise is closing cut "Homey Trinitron", a techno-tempo workout that wraps fuzzy, lo-fi synth motifs around weighty and distorted, ghetto-house influenced drums. He provides a chunk of loose but locked-in deep house drowsiness (see the warm, shuffling and punchy title track), as well as a cheery, piano-driven A-side that's as warm, rush-inducing and anthem-like as anything he's released to date.
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Review: What more can be said about the output of Alex 'Omar' Smith? The Detroiter's releases have perhaps been a little more varied of late than we've come to expect, but the quality nevertheless remains dizzyingly high. This white label excursion is full of floor-friendly gems, with Smith's use of classic house samples and familiar vocal samples also making it one of his most party-hearted releases for a while. Check, for example, "Catch Ya", where a much-loved turn-of-the-'90s acapella rises above bouncy New Jersey organs and snappy machine drums. "Better Believe It Baby" brilliantly wraps a chiming synth loop and R&B style vocal snippets around a chunky, disco-fired deep house beat, while "Cheat" and "Pull Ovaa" are deliciously dusty, bass-heavy deep house workouts with just the right amount of hypnotic late night charm.
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Cat: AOS 418. Rel: 03 Jul 20
Deep House
Review: There's been plenty of online chatter about the confrontational title of Omar-S's latest full-length outing, and arguably not enough focus on the music itself (or the fact that the guest list contains Rick Wilhite, Norm Talley and OB Ignitt for that matter). This is unfortunate, because as usual Alex 'Omar' Smith has hit the spot. The six untitled tracks are impressively varied, with Smith effortlessly moving between 21st century P-funk (track one), cowbell-powered deep house funk (track 2), sparse and synth-heavy acid house hypnotism (track three), disco-house jack (track four), sub-heavy Detroit-meets-Sheffield minimalism (track five) and sunrise-ready dancefloor dreaminess (track six).
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Cat: AOS 432B. Rel: 01 Aug 08
Deep House
Review: It is hard to believe this EP is now more than 15 years old, because it certainly doesn't sound like it. It is one of literally hundreds of Omar S tunes that has more than stood the test of time for the way it so beguiling blends cold machine sounds and mechanical rhythms with irresistible synth craft. 'The Further You Look The Less You Will See' is all low-fi low end minimalism and glowing melodic warmth. 'Tecky Alexander' is a playful take on that with jittery rhythms and poppy melodies that allow your mind to wander and get lost in the subtly shifting loops. Perfection.
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Review: Omar S adopts a new style for his new Side Trakx project. Detroit house meets sample based hip hop... and it really works. Possibly inspired by the passing of the late Jay Dilla, this music is perfect for relaxing and kicking back, or even warming up the early hours of the club. While Detroit hip-hop producers already proved that there's a mutual creative interaction between the cities house, techno and hip-hop scenes, it's now one of the cities hottest house producers laying down some smoked out, next level instrumentals in the vein of the late genius Jay Dilla, Madlib or Underground Resistance's Hipnotech sublabel.
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Review: Absolute beast of a track from Omar S here - a real statement of intent for the FXHE boss and a shoe in for those end of year lists we all like to indulge in. "Here's Your Trance Now Dance!" is a pretty self explanatory title as the waves of glistening synth patterns that rise throughout are truly trance inducing. Beneath this constantly ascending processing of gleeful melodic touches is simplistic yet delicious sounding crisp machine rhythms, subtle arpeggios and infectiously warm bass nudges. This is a track that bears repeat listen through headphones to let the magic fully seep in so imagine the devastation it will cause at 2am in a sweaty basement somewhere. Essential.
… Read morePlayed by: Dave Lee ZR, Botanika Records, Alexis Le-Tan, Domenic Cappello, Dubbyman (Deep Explorer Music), Steve Macri (s_m music/Two&Eight), System Status, Ernie (Minuendo Recordings), Mental Vibe Construction, Ksoul, Wes [Cutloose :: Manchester], Carlos Nilmmns, Paul C & Paolo Martini, Sean Brosnan, Deep Space Orchestra, Reggie Dokes, Juno Recommends Deep House, Carl (Thug Records), Nicholas, Vakula, Chicago Damn, Chamboche, Mike Riviera, BICEP, Sai aka Blend Architect, Christopher Tubbs, Joe Bonez (Burek), Lord Of The Isles, Chromatic Filters, Mister Saturday Night (Eamon Harkin, DJs: Most Charted, Djs: Most Charted - Deep House
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Review: Omar S is back on FXHE with a seriously sassy piece of ballroom house vamping crying out for someone to walk. 'Miss Hunn'nay' features an insanely catchy vocal hook which loops out over some killer organ flex and a bassline guaranteed to get everyone grooving low down and nasty. It's Omar S at his party starting best. 'Money Hit Da Floor (Instrumental Mix)' brings it tough and deep, all snappy 909 beats, sharp stabs and those thick, immersive pads he does so well. 'Ice Cream (Instrumental Version)' closes this stellar 12" out with another finely chiseled workout which has all the hallmarks of an FXHE staple, rooted in the Motor City tradition but delivered with a panache that belongs to one man and one man only.
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Pain EP (coloured vinyl 12" (comes in different coloured vinyl, we cannot guarantee which one you will receive))
Cat: AOS 444. Rel: 14 Apr 23
Deep House
Review: Omar S has always seemingly enjoyed working with other local talents and giving them a platform of his own vital FXHE label. That's what he does here as he looks to Motor City creatives in the young King Milo, Tayloe and old friend John F.M. He kicks off in solo mode with some signature stripped back house futurism on 'Tongue Pecker' before 'Pain' is a high speed and sleazy ghetto bumper. The standout is 'I Love Your Girl Friend' (feat John FM) with its heart aching vocal, gorgeous piano chords and deep, dusty drum bumps. A real classic in the making which is followed by another achingly beautiful mix of soulful vocals and grotty lo-fi synth and drums on 'Some Good Loving' (feat Tayloe).
… Read morePlayed by: Tr One, Replika | Common Mode
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Review: Six brand new shakers from Omar S...This is the sh*t! Never confined to one particular genre, Omar is again blending house, techno and even minimal styles into one big pot of deep Detroit underground funk. There's even some Basic Channel / Deep Chord vibes going on there somewhere. Simply killer.
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Review: Omar S is back with 'Psychotic Photosynthesis' on FXHE. This track really does float above the rest, and rather than adhere
to some petty law of nature, it steadily climbs upwards into the realm of the sublime; synths resonating with the tonal vibration
of visceral perfection. Like any other medicine, this record must be prescribed correctly for the above effects to manifest.
… Read moreto some petty law of nature, it steadily climbs upwards into the realm of the sublime; synths resonating with the tonal vibration
of visceral perfection. Like any other medicine, this record must be prescribed correctly for the above effects to manifest.
Played by: Jura Soundsystem, Omar S
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Review: Omar Alex Smith's development as an artist is such that these days, it's hard to predict what he'll put out next, musically speaking. Can't Change, his first album for two years, is a great example of this. While there are examples of his trademark hypnotic, driving, heavily electronic Motor City house sound (see 'Whale Sex', 'Inner Love' and the acidic 'My Momma and Ned Say You Don't Have To'), these rub shoulders with tracks that more expressly explore his different inspirations, as well as nods to Detroit musical history. The results are predictably impressive, with our picks including the jazzy, soulful and sun-kissed dancefloor pressure of 'Virgil', the mutant R&B/hip-hop of 'Bend Who', revivalist piano house sing-along 'Start This Over Again' and a jaunty workout featuring vocals from UR's 'Mad' Mike Banks ('Miss Hunn'ayy').
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Review: New Year, same old Omar S - turning out the top quality tunes on a regular basis, all with his own unique sonic imprint but always with a fresh twist each time. This first outing of 2024 on his own FXHE opens up with 'Life Force' which pairs Smith's unique drum sounds - brushed metal, scruffy, raw - with his super sweet synths that always bring the warmth and soul. 'All The Little Hand's Around' is another metallic sound tech house cut with celebratory chord loops up top and well-treated samples, then 'Evil J' shuts down with rasping basslines and glistening 80s keys. Another fine 12" from the Detroit don.
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