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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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OMAR S feat COLONEL ABRAMS
Who Wrote The Rules Of Love (clear vinyl 12")
Cat: FXHE O&C. Rel: 26 Aug 11
Deep House
Review: Omar S is clearly having fun this year - the subtle euphoria of "Here's Your Trance Now Dance" was followed by a new studio album, released recently with about six days notice - and now he's popped up with a new 12" featuring Colonel Abrams on FXHE. The legendary urban crooner turns in a typically soulful vocal turn on "Who Wrote The Rules Of Love", which comes in three versions: two R&B mixes (short and long) and a remix from Shadow Ray. It's the Shadow Ray tweak that will turn on the house heads, with a beefy acid line and chopped up vocals forming the backbone of the arrangement. Those who get in quick can grab the lovely coloured vinyl version!
… Read morePlayed by: Dave Lee ZR, La Fleur, Steve Macri (s_m music/Two&Eight), Ka§par, Ernie (Minuendo Recordings), Alphabet City, Tr One, Dario Damerini, Matt Trousdale, Pete Haigh, Ksoul, Mehdi, Michael Zucker - Finale / Balance, Dan Curtin, Mike O'Mara, Jay Simon (Must Have Records), Nick Anthony Simoncino, Roberto Rodriguez (Manolo), Juno Recommends Deep House, Nicholas, Beaner, Djs: Most Charted - Deep House, Audio Soul Project, Kim Ann Foxman, Swink Music Records, Charles Webster
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Cat: FXHE-0&0. Rel: 11 Jan 12
Deep House
Review: After more or less owning 2011 with a surprise album, a collaboration with urban crooner Colonel Abrams, an ahead-of-the-game reissue of Marc Kinchen and the all-conquering "Here's Your Trance Now Dance", FXHE don Omar S kicks off a new year with Wayne County Hills Cops Pt 2 (where, we ask, was Part 1?), a hook-up with the mysterious OB IGNITT. The eponymous A-Side is characterised by the kind of glistening synths last seen on "Here's Your Trance...", with a rugged analogue bass line giving the track with the requisite bump. A tired cliche it may be, but this could easily soundtrack an 80s cop movie: clearly Omar has this in mind given the 12"'s title and the fact the record's centre label features a doctored image of Eddie Murphy from Beverly Hills Cop! On the flip, Omar S provides his own remix, drowning the synths in dubby textures and showering them with shuffling hats for a more heads-down take. Another killer 12" - business as usual at FXHE, then.
… Read morePlayed by: Rick Hopkins, Sound Shelter, Alexis Le-Tan, OOFT!, La Fleur, Lexx, Kleo(kleekrecordings), Matt Long (FINA Records/mono_cult), Ernie (Minuendo Recordings), Andy Ash, Bad Passion Project, Kone-R (Uncharted Audio), Justin Van Der Volgen, Scott Fraser, Eamon Harkin, Mister Saturday Night, Vahagn (Paradise Valley), Ksoul, Zenner, Johannes Albert, Karousel, LAYUP, Kid Who, DJ Tane Lee, Martin Haberland, Charlton, Elitechnique, Roberto Rodriguez (Manolo), Session Victim, Juno Recommends Deep House, Free Magic, Permanent Vacation, Carl (Thug Records), Nicholas, Dj Rame Pastaboys, Chamboche, Fabio Monesi (Wilson Records), Simonlebon (Luv Shack Records), Djs: Most Charted - Deep House, Anton Mayer, Villa Savoye, James Priestley
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Review: Detroit scene stalwart Tink Thomas returns with what we think is his first single under his given name since 1996. Here he showcases his sneaky remixing and re-editing skills, serving up a quartet of homemade, drum machine-driven disco revisions that have probably been staples of his DJ sets for some time. The weightiest of the bunch is bustling, redlined opener "Come On, Come On (Playa Choice Mix)", though both the Melba Moore-sampling "Dancin' (Detroit Disko Dub)" and stomping "Do It Together (Renny Raw Mix)" sound like proper peak-time workouts. The baggy-but-bouncy "Close To Me (Werk On Me Edit)" may be the best of the lot.
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Review: This EP from 2010 is an oldie but a goldie, which is pretty much something you could say of everything that this Motor City maverick has ever put out. It finds the former Ford factory worker in techno mode from the off: 'Ultra Fine One' is a pounding mid-tempo cut with airy hi hats and kicks that never quit. The whole thing is marbled with fuzzy synth sounds and a corrugated acid line that pries ever deep. 'Ultra Fine Two' is, in essence, the same cut but with broken beat patterns and different filters applied to the acid line. 'Mid 90's' is gloppy acid techno with warped bass and loopy kicks designed for 5 am freakouts.
… Read morePlayed by: Pete Dafeet, Steve Macri (s_m music/Two&Eight), Ernie (Minuendo Recordings), Neville Watson, Dave Miller, Mental Vibe Construction, Eamon Harkin, Mister Saturday Night, Cosmin TRG, Glimpse, Ksoul, Jitterbug (Uzuri / Metrolux), The Black Dog, Juno Recommends Techno, Carl (Thug Records), Scott Ferguson (Ferrispark Records), Jolka, Ben Klock, Seahorse & Castle, Kyle Hall, Thomas Von Party (Turbo Records)
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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: Such is the prolific nature of FXHE at the moment, which ever pressing plant Omar S uses must be pretty happy with their contract. Following swiftly from Omar S's ode to the Axel F sound comes the debut missive from Aaron "Fit" Siegel. Named so thanks to his work at the helm of Fit Distribution, Siegel is a key figure in ensuring the ongoing healthy output of Detroit's house and techno militia and "Tonite" proves to be an auspicious debut. Featuring the vocal talents of L'Renne, the track is one of those eminently soulful house tracks with a sparse approach to production, all the elements sounding so crisp and distinct in the mix but judged perfectly. Such a track and the tougher B Side Detroit Mix just demonstrate how on top of their game FXHE are right now - big tip!
… Read morePlayed by: La Fleur, Ernie (Minuendo Recordings), Mental Vibe Construction, Far Out Radio Systems, Justin Miller, Eamon Harkin, Mister Saturday Night, Ksoul, Mehdi, Carlos Nilmmns, Thatmanmonkz (Shadeleaf Music), WOLF Music, James Fox, Milton Jackson, Martin Haberland, Jay Simon (Must Have Records), Nick Anthony Simoncino, Juno Recommends Deep House, Nicholas, Bobby., Chamboche, WEEKEND EXPRESS, BICEP, James Duncan, Giorgio Luceri, Fantastic Man, Djs: Most Charted - Deep House, Juno Best Sellers 2016, Sean Brosnan, Caseer, Brother G
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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: 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: 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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Review: FXHE reissue this 1996 house classic by Marc Pharaoh.
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Review: New Omar S alert! The FXHE label boss wastes no time in dropping heat this New Year as he once again hooks up with vocalist Desire for this latest house gem. Up first is 'Something Real', in the classic Omar S mould of laying down a deep, heartfelt drum line and then topping it with a mad emotive vocal hook that is filled with r&b goodness and joined by the most subtle cosmic chord motifs. 'Hard Leaf Rag' follows next, so raw it will make your ears tickle with its busted drums and serrated stabs. Then flip it over for 'Conant Leaf Rag', which pairs warbling synth sounds with dusty hi-hats and tight kicks for a nice, full mind and body workout.
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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: 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: Luke Hess delivered a stunning, dub techno masterclass with this rather unexpected gem on the FXHE label back in 2017 with fellow Motor City great Omar S 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: 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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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: The unique thing about Omar S's music is that no matter how much later you listen to it after its initial release, it still sounds mad futuristic. His dusty grooves and otherworldly synth sounds take on many different forms and atmospheres and for this one back in 2010 it was all about occult cosmic worlds. 'Kosmos 1402' has rickety kicks and hits that spit and fizz with grit and grime, while 'Plesetsk Cosmodrome' then sinks into deep astral worlds with rubbery bass bouncing beneath warped pads and 'Skynet 2 B' has a more playful feel with cute chords and a nice skipping rhythm.
… Read morePlayed by: Negghead, Steve Macri (s_m music/Two&Eight), Ernie (Minuendo Recordings), Eamon Harkin, Mister Saturday Night, Alex Dallas, Marcel Heese, Ksoul, Wes [Cutloose :: Manchester], Rising Sun, Jay Simon (Must Have Records), Dairmount (Room With A View), Juno Recommends Deep House, John Roberts, Nicholas, [NAKEDLUNCH], Richard Zepezauer (RZ-1), Astral T (Astral Love Affair), Vadim Griboedov, Policy
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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: Detroit house maverick and FXHE boss man Omar S is back with a new EP named seemingly in honour of himself. And why not? Few house producers can touch him even 20-plus years into his career. The title cut 'O Maarr' is dry, paired back but immediately catchy with a loved-up vocal loop and knackered kicks that bump along nicely. The second track 'Glass' is for lovers of lo-fi sounds of the sort that this man has made his signature. Searching synths circle the dusty analogue drums and coarse claps add some raw texture. 'Bug Off' is another archetypal Omar S cut - pensive chords that are whimsical and inwardly reflective over chunky beats and bass with brighter chords bursting out of the mix to bring a hint of optimism.
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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: 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: 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: New Omar S 12" featuring John FM!
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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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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: Marcellus Pittman is one of the forefathers of the raw, gritty, lo-fi house sound that we so strongly associate with the Motor City. This EP for FXHE is a perfect case in point. It manages to be abstract and odd but also exude a human warmth and soul that is unlike anything you can get anywhere else. 'Nyrobi Knight' is a rickety drum workout infused with synth glows, 'Dirty' is depraved and dark and delicious and 'Cherry Lee' is dusty deep house with eerie vocals.
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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' 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.
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Review: Omar S teams up with Atlanta based producer Kai Alce for this killer new 12", with the FXHE boss openly suggesting the second B-Side offering is 'ringtone worthy'! The Jive Time EP features three original productions - "Not Phazed", which takes up the whole A Side, while the EP's dancefloor-friendly eponymous track shares the flip with ambient house track "Incognigro". Alce, a Detroit native who now resides in Atlanta, has had a fine year, releasing a tidy little 7" on FXHE back in April as well as a collaborative EP with Englishman Phil Asher and Atlanta vocalist Kayenne. Killer release.
… Read morePlayed by: Cez (Pop Your Funk), Hannulelauri, Domenic Cappello, [mxm], Ryan Shaw (Eclectic Avenue Records), Matt Long (FINA Records/mono_cult), Steve Macri (s_m music/Two&Eight), Ethyl, Ernie (Minuendo Recordings), Mental Vibe Construction, ARSENII, Esoteric Orchestra, Ksoul, Basic Soul Unit, Michael Zucker - Finale / Balance, Jay Tripwire, ISOUL8 (Volcov), Steven Tang (Emphasis Recordings), Dj joey anderson, Deep Space Orchestra, Juno Recommends Deep House, Scott Grooves, Carl (Thug Records), Steph_Bomb[A], Lwazi Koom, [NAKEDLUNCH], Vakula, TENDENCY, DISCREET UNIT, BICEP, Manos Mara (Bliq), Steffi, Djs: Most Charted - Deep House, Don Crisp
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Review: By Alex "Omar" Smith's standards, "I Wanna Know" is something of a curveball. It sees him joining forces with vocalist James Garcia to lay down the sort of spine-tingling vocal house cut that would have once been associated with Chicago acts such as Fingers Inc. Admittedly, it contains plenty of far-sighted Detroit electronics and Smith's usual percussive shuffle, but there's a genuine retro-futurist feel that may take some of his fans by surprise. It's rather wonderful, all told, and sounds like a crossover anthem in waiting. Turn to the flipside and you'll find the Extramental Mix, a superb instrumental version that gives Smith's sublime melodies, vintage synths and sparkling electronics a chance to shine. Artwork of the year too!
… Read morePlayed by: Ka§par, Eamon Harkin, Mister Saturday Night, Thomas Cox, Alex Dallas, Tripeo, Michael Zucker - Finale / Balance, Thatmanmonkz (Shadeleaf Music), Kenny Hanlon (Apartment Records), Juno Recommends Deep House, Jamie Fatneck, Luke Solomon, Ney Faustini, Roberto S, Departures Records, Djs: Most Charted - Deep House, Nautiluss, Edward Navarro, CHEZZ, Rhythm&Soul, Jock Burton, MadderModes, Hard Ton, Ptaki, Homework
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Review: Following his impeccable album Norm-A-Lize last year, Detroit's City Boy Player returns to Alex O Smith's FXHE imprint with five more soul-stirring sessions. "Foundation" lives up to its name with a classic spoken sample and 11pm mood-changing struts, "Detroit 2 Step" has a touch of the Bonobos with its woozy oboes over lightly swung, organic drums. "Fan Ta Cee" flips the mode for something a lot deeper and darker (think Theo's classic remix of "Falling Up" and you're not far off) while "Consciousness" is a cool creative percussive tool with a swooping rise that sweeps and dips in all the right places. Finally we're sent packing with the bold chord-striking piece "Friday Night". If this doesn't have you marching, nothing will.
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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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OMAR S feat THEO PARRISH
High School Graffiti (FXHE reissue) (double 12")
Cat: FXHE 3000. Rel: 10 Feb 12
Deep House
Review: Originally released back in 2011 in conjunction with Scion Audio/Visual now repressed by Omar S on his FXHE label "Who's In Key" features Theo Parrish!
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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: Choosing favourites among the prodigious creative outpouring of Omar S isn't easy, but this one from 2009 is usually riding high on any list. 'Here With Me' is the one - a twitchy, futuristic house cut with detuned chords tumbling about the mix while a heart-aching vocal from Diviniti rings out with raw soul. Elsewhere is the raw minimalism of 'Three Blind Rats', the deep throb of 'Stop Running Around' and the forlorn synth work of 'Sign & Drive.' A timeless EP for sure.
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Review: Detroit legend Omar S returns this week on his always different but always unmissable FXHE label with the bouncy and neon-lit groove of 'Hard Times', which sees him collaborate once again with Megan Louise of Canadian outfit Desire (Italians Do It Better) on vocals. The original comes backed with a handy instrumental mix and a dreamy, plus an evocative rework by IDIB chief Johnny Jewel over on the flip.
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Review: Omar S is not only one of the most vital house producers of the last 25 years, but he also has a fine ear for talent. This FXHE Compulation #1 EP dropped a full two decades ago and was the first appearance of now globally renowned headline DJ Seth Troxler. As Young Seth he offered the moody, minimal house gem that is 'Moment' with its dry, gated drums and subtly chord work. Elsewhere, Underground Quality founder Jus-Ed got weird with 'Am-Mix', DJ Snotburger bright raw jack with 'Snotann' and Omar S showcased his icy and futurist style on 'Groove-On'. A historic EP.
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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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Review: Motor City great Omar S is not just a don when it comes to programming drums and laying down his irresistible synth lines and heart aching melodies. He can also play a wide array of instruments, and in fact does just that here as he plays all instruments played you can hear across all three cuts of this new one on his FXHE label. Things kick off with the wonderful 'Featuring Omar S (instrumental)' and then 'Sayoungaty Nig' is a hazy, lo-fi ambient sound with occasional synth smears and a barely-there rhythm implied by the odd kick drum sound. 'Featuring Omar S' is a signature deep house joint with bristling metal hi-hats, rickety drums and edgy drones that keep you on edge as more soulful chords rise up through the mix.
… Read morePlayed by: Nick Anthony Simoncino, Omar S
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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 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: 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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OMAR S feat NITE JEWEL
Confess To U (12" (some copies are 1-sided double-groove copies that play backwards))
Cat: FXHE CGP. Rel: 09 May 17
Deep House
Review: Alex "Omar" Smith has something he wants to get off his chest. The much-lauded Detroit producer has teamed up with re-born Italians Do It Better sorts Nite Jewel for "Confess To You", which comes in two distinctive variations. The A-side "Mix" revolves around a tactile, boogie-era synth bassline, late night AM radio synthesizer chords, drifting sax solos and a crunchy, deep house-influenced rhythm track. Arguably even better is the flipside vocal version, which naturally sees Smith, Romana Gonzalez and company deliver a near perfect chunk of '80s soul/deep house fusion. It sounds like a softly spun summer anthem in waiting. Don't take our word for it, though; check out the clips and revel in the track's breezy brilliance.
… Read morePlayed by: Patrick Luca (Island Issues), Wes Baggaley, Replika | Common Mode, Cedric Woo, Rosenhaft (Killing Sources), Thatmanmonkz (Shadeleaf Music), Javi Frias, Sha'D Underground Trax, Juno Recommends Deep House, Richard Zepezauer (RZ-1), Neil Diablo, Ltj xperience, James Duncan, Andrea passenger, Fredfades, Bodhi, PBR STREETGANG, Don Crisp, Antonio Zuza (IMOGEN RECORDINGS), Cape Cod, Anaxander, TAPE_HISS, Danijel Kevic
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Review: Alex "Omar" Smith has covered all bases this year, offering up singles that flit between more experimental, off kilter fare, head-nodding beats informed by hip-hop culture and the unique blend of Detroit deep house and techno that has long been his stock-in-trade. His final single of 2019 sees him gleefully charge further towards disco pastures with "Another Man", a bouncy, club-ready house workout that peppers a good-time disco groove (think rubbery slap bass and crunchy drums) with spacey synth sounds, twinkling melodies and male spoken word samples ("I can quite understand... she left me for another man"). He's back on deep house mode on flipside "Suv's AKA Fatass Mobile's", where a drowsy riff and sustained synth strings bob along atop a sea of sweaty machine drums.
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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: 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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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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