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Double LP version. Includes printed inner sleeves. DJ Hell returns with the album House Music Box (Past, Present, No Future). In contrast to its predecessor album Zukunftsmusik (GIGOLO 302CD/LP/X-LP, 2017), with his new work Hell looks back to the glorious early days of house and techno in Chicago, Detroit, and New York City. Obvious references are the heroes that vibrated the dancefloor from the late '80s, i.e. luminaries like Ron Hardy, Frankie Knuckles, and Lil' Louis from the Chicago house scene, or the legendary radio shows of The Electrifying Mojo from Detroit. Not to be forgotten are, of course, the NYC house of Larry Levan or the Nu Groove records from the early 90s -- all of them served as musical godfathers for Hell's House Music Box. Back to the roots. In line with this, Hell's opus number six emerged as a classic album: House Music Box simply comprises eight gripping new bangers from the groove manufacturer that is the super gigolo Hell. The record is not only a concept album about the beginnings of electronic DJ and club music, but also a danceable history lesson. Past, Present, No Future -- even if Hell's deep bow to the trailblazers and pioneers of electronic club music was already completed when the corona pandemic broke out, the subtitle of House Music Box proved apt even so in the light of the circumstance that especially the club scene is seriously affected from the coercive measures of the crisis. It was therefore quite prophetic that on "Jimi Hendrix" you can hear pieces of the last interview that the guitarist gave shortly before his controversial death. "I can't build anything right now, you know, because of the things that are happing right now. I just have to lay back and think about it all." House Music Box is, in many ways, the right record at the right time. Because as DJ Hell speaks about his album: "House music for me has always been a spiritual experience, a higher, different form of communication, so to speak." So, let's listen carefully what he reports about his musical excursions in the past, present and future of house.
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DJ Hell returns with the album House Music Box (Past, Present, No Future). In contrast to its predecessor album Zukunftsmusik (GIGOLO 302CD/LP/X-LP, 2017), with his new work Hell looks back to the glorious early days of house and techno in Chicago, Detroit, and New York City. Obvious references are the heroes that vibrated the dancefloor from the late '80s, i.e. luminaries like Ron Hardy, Frankie Knuckles, and Lil' Louis from the Chicago house scene, or the legendary radio shows of The Electrifying Mojo from Detroit. Not to be forgotten are, of course, the NYC house of Larry Levan or the Nu Groove records from the early 90s -- all of them served as musical godfathers for Hell's House Music Box. Back to the roots. In line with this, Hell's opus number six emerged as a classic album: House Music Box simply comprises eight gripping new bangers from the groove manufacturer that is the super gigolo Hell. The record is not only a concept album about the beginnings of electronic DJ and club music, but also a danceable history lesson. Past, Present, No Future -- even if Hell's deep bow to the trailblazers and pioneers of electronic club music was already completed when the corona pandemic broke out, the subtitle of House Music Box proved apt even so in the light of the circumstance that especially the club scene is seriously affected from the coercive measures of the crisis. It was therefore quite prophetic that on "Jimi Hendrix" you can hear pieces of the last interview that the guitarist gave shortly before his controversial death. "I can't build anything right now, you know, because of the things that are happing right now. I just have to lay back and think about it all." House Music Box is, in many ways, the right record at the right time. Because as DJ Hell speaks about his album: "House music for me has always been a spiritual experience, a higher, different form of communication, so to speak." So, let's listen carefully what he reports about his musical excursions in the past, present and future of house.
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The self-titled original soundtrack from the much-hyped Berlin-based movie Yung (2018). Music supervision by DJ Hell. First release on the brand-new DJ Hell label, The Hell Experience. Features DJ Hell, Tyrell, MCNZI, Fango, Abblou, YUNG, Malakoff Kowalski, and Vegas by Night.
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GIGOLO 310B-EP
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International Deejay Gigolo presents its second remix package from the single "I Want U" from label boss DJ Hell. The original gets a new twist with the reinterpretation of Darren Emerson. His own view on the track has a high intense energy and a pumping upfront attitude. French techno head The Hacker reworks his own remix and gives it a dark and playful 2018 facelift.
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GIGOLO 328EP
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International Deejay Gigolo presents Various Titles a special package of remixes by DJ Hell, a compilation of remix productions taken from his album Zukunftsmusik and dedicated to the vinyl collectors. Special remixes by Fjaak, Vril, Marco Faraone, and Eduardo de la Calle make this a unique release.
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GIGOLO 320EP
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International Deejay Gigolo Records are releasing a remix compilation of DJ Hell produced experimental track "Wir Reiten Durch Die Nacht", taken from his fifth studio album Zukunftsmusik (GIGOLO 302CD/LP/X-LP, 2017). This release features remixes of internationally renowned artists Adriatique and Coyu. First up is Adriatique's remix, a reflection of their own interpretation of electronic music with a strong and playful vibe. Coyu's remix is a dancefloor-ready interpretation of the original cut, with a decidedly more pumped-up and dark atmosphere.
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GIGOLO 304EP
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Remix classics by Jeff Mills and Dave Clark for DJ Hell, remastered for vinyl. Originally released in 1994.
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GIGOLO 324EP
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Guede Remixes is a remix compilation of DJ Hell taken from his fifth studio album Zukunftsmusik (GIGOLO 302CD/LP/X-LP, 2017). The release features a remix by Joyce Muniz and one by Paul Nazca. "Guede"'s soundscape is acidic yet minimal, with its distorted vocals and raucous instrumentation lending the track an eerie and at times ethereal vibe. Each artist brings a uniquely different perspective on the sound of the original cut, whilst never completely abandoning the track's core identity. Paul Nazca infuses it with trance, Joyce Muniz keeps the acid and adds the deep.
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GIGOLO 313EP
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DJ Hell's album Zukunftsmusik (GIGOLO 302CD/LP/X-LP, 2017) keeps bringing good news. The album's single "Car Car Car" arrives with remixes from some of the scenes most enigmatic producers. Roman Flügel presents his own eclectic and diverse interpretation in a playful and artistic vibe, while Phil Kieran's "Autobahn" remix is a straight, deep, and dark version of the original track.
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GIGOLO 313BV-EP
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DJ Hell's album Zukunftsmusik (GIGOLO 302CD/LP/X-LP, 2017) keeps bringing good news. The album's single "Car Car Car" arrives with remixes from some of the scenes most enigmatic producers. After the first vinyl with remixes from Roman Flügel and Phil Kieran (GIGOLO 313EP), the second part sees remixes from Fango, Metropolis, and Bentonkunst. Fango turns the track into a proper techno banger -- powerful instrumental with noises from outer space. German producer Metropolis provides a dark and raw techno remix. Betonkust keeps the essence of the original track but adds his touch with those melancholic and powerful melodies characteristics of his sound.
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GIGOLO 313-7
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DJ Hell's album Zukunftsmusik (GIGOLO 302CD/LP/X-LP, 2017) keeps bringing good news. The album's single "Car Car Car" arrives with remixes from some of the scenes most enigmatic producers. After the first two 12" vinyl remix releases (GIGOLO 313BV-EP and GIGOLO 313EP), International Deejay Gigolo now presents a limited collector's item. A special Japanese and Spanish version of "Car Car Car" on a 7" vinyl, including a special Gigolo sticker. A car is not just a car! It drives you near or far! Edition of 300.
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GIGOLO 309EP
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The opening track on DJ Hell's fifth album, Zukunftsmusik (GIGOLO 302CD/LP/X-LP, 2017), appears here in an extended version, backed with a remix by Solomun. Barbed, delicate, bittersweet, and introspective, the track's softness and gradual sense of piano-laced theater carries certain shades of a love song. Solomun's remix creates a sensual, slippery experience with molten bass and slinky electro breakbeats.
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GIGOLO 302LP
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Double LP version. Includes poster. International Deejay Gigolo are pleased to announce DJ Hell's fifth album Zukunftsmusik, his first album in eight years. The techno revolution 30 years ago, where boundaries, walls and our own guarded natures came crumbling down... The archaic establishment-challenging attitude and forthright energy of the punks... The long-awaited eruption of gay culture that had burned and yearned since the dawn of mankind... Dare you travel even further back? Rewind two hundred years to the romantic revolution where men like the blitzed Berloiz helped us transcend our physical limitations for suspended moments of fantastic disbelief... All of these moments have shaped us, our music and our culture. Each movement comprising artists who -- like us right now -- are trying to make sense of the uncertain world, the chaotic present and the fearful future. Artists like DJ Hell. Welcome to the future... Reflecting over his participation and contribution to a myriad of cultural movements since the late '70s, his passion of ever-evolving musical form and our current socio-political landscape, Hell taps into our collective rich histories, our combined fears and our mutual desires to create his most personal, ambitious and thought provoking body of work to date: Zukunftsmusik. His fifth studio album, Zukunftsmusik fuses some of Hell's strong signature motifs -- his passion for subversion, his great kosmische canvases, sudden throbbing bursts of dancefloor dynamism, subtle song-craft -- yet it sounds unlike anything Hell has ever created before. There are very few big club singles. A delicate balance of classical dramatic orchestral tension and evocative futuristic synthesis runs throughout. Dark and light, hope and fear, fast and slow, day and night... Over the course of one hour, Helmut Josef Geier invites you on a musical trip of a lifetime; his lifetime, your lifetime, music's lifetime.
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GIGOLO 302X-LP
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Double LP version. Color vinyl version. Includes poster. Edition of 300. International Deejay Gigolo are pleased to announce DJ Hell's fifth album Zukunftsmusik, his first album in eight years. The techno revolution 30 years ago, where boundaries, walls and our own guarded natures came crumbling down... The archaic establishment-challenging attitude and forthright energy of the punks... The long-awaited eruption of gay culture that had burned and yearned since the dawn of mankind... Dare you travel even further back? Rewind two hundred years to the romantic revolution where men like the blitzed Berloiz helped us transcend our physical limitations for suspended moments of fantastic disbelief... All of these moments have shaped us, our music and our culture. Each movement comprising artists who -- like us right now -- are trying to make sense of the uncertain world, the chaotic present and the fearful future. Artists like DJ Hell. Welcome to the future... Reflecting over his participation and contribution to a myriad of cultural movements since the late '70s, his passion of ever-evolving musical form and our current socio-political landscape, Hell taps into our collective rich histories, our combined fears and our mutual desires to create his most personal, ambitious and thought provoking body of work to date: Zukunftsmusik. His fifth studio album, Zukunftsmusik fuses some of Hell's strong signature motifs -- his passion for subversion, his great kosmische canvases, sudden throbbing bursts of dancefloor dynamism, subtle song-craft -- yet it sounds unlike anything Hell has ever created before. There are very few big club singles. A delicate balance of classical dramatic orchestral tension and evocative futuristic synthesis runs throughout. Dark and light, hope and fear, fast and slow, day and night... Over the course of one hour, Helmut Josef Geier invites you on a musical trip of a lifetime; his lifetime, your lifetime, music's lifetime.
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GIGOLO 302CD
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International Deejay Gigolo are pleased to announce DJ Hell's fifth album Zukunftsmusik, his first album in eight years. The techno revolution 30 years ago, where boundaries, walls and our own guarded natures came crumbling down... The archaic establishment-challenging attitude and forthright energy of the punks... The long-awaited eruption of gay culture that had burned and yearned since the dawn of mankind... Dare you travel even further back? Rewind two hundred years to the romantic revolution where men like the blitzed Berloiz helped us transcend our physical limitations for suspended moments of fantastic disbelief... All of these moments have shaped us, our music and our culture. Each movement comprising artists who -- like us right now -- are trying to make sense of the uncertain world, the chaotic present and the fearful future. Artists like DJ Hell. Welcome to the future... Reflecting over his participation and contribution to a myriad of cultural movements since the late '70s, his passion of ever-evolving musical form and our current socio-political landscape, Hell taps into our collective rich histories, our combined fears and our mutual desires to create his most personal, ambitious and thought provoking body of work to date: Zukunftsmusik. His fifth studio album, Zukunftsmusik fuses some of Hell's strong signature motifs -- his passion for subversion, his great kosmische canvases, sudden throbbing bursts of dancefloor dynamism, subtle song-craft -- yet it sounds unlike anything Hell has ever created before. There are very few big club singles. A delicate balance of classical dramatic orchestral tension and evocative futuristic synthesis runs throughout. Dark and light, hope and fear, fast and slow, day and night... Over the course of one hour, Helmut Josef Geier invites you on a musical trip of a lifetime; his lifetime, your lifetime, music's lifetime. CD version includes the track "With U", which features Stereo MC's; Includes ten cover cards.
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Hot on the heels of DJ Deep's inaugural Kern (KERN 001CD) mix for Tresor comes Kern Vol. 2, selected and mixed by Gigolos boss DJ Hell. Hell has a track record of releasing benchmark mixes, most notably the wildly eclectic mix for Belgian club FUSE in 2000, and 1995's X-Mix 5: Wildstyle, whose concept he feels is not far away from Kern Vol. 2. For Vol. 2 the Munich/Berlin machine dug deep into his vast collection to unite early house and techno with the new wave. Detroit minimalism is represented by Robert Hood's "Sleep Cycles," originally released in 1994 on the limited Minimal Nation EP, and Daniel Bell, who appears with an unreleased "Chicago Style" version of his evergreen 1992 track, "Blip." Kenny Larkin's epic "War of the Worlds" also features. It's an old favorite of Hell's and he describes it as "very emotional." New York's Joey Beltram makes an appearance as Code 6 with "Quad 1," an irresistibly dark slice of Nu Groove house. But Kern Vol. 2 isn't just about the old school and Hell has included tracks from new producers like Recondite and Jonas Kopp. Hell's background in harder-edge sounds predates the launch of Gigolos in the late '90s, and he welcomes its resurgence. Kern Vol. 2 also showcases some tracks that didn't get recognition the first time round. The churning, throbbing bass of Literon's 2006's "Machine 1" is one such track, one of the many projects of Dutch producer Gerd. Another obscurity is the Afro-acid groove of No Smoke's "Koro Koro." Hell spent a lot of time trying to trace the artist behind the project and offers the following observation: "They are from London and this was released between 1988 and 1989, but I am not sure of their identity," he says. Other artists include: Odori, Dan Diamond, Peace Division, Dark Comedy, DJ Yoav B., The Horrorist, QX1 (feat. Emanuel Pipen), SubCulture, Inner City, Halogen, Major Problems, Jonas Kopp, Shivers, DJ Spookie, Steve Poindexter, N.Y. Connection, DBX, Lisa Cadena, Sebastian San, and Capracara.
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The second Rarities 12" is a collection of forgotten early '90s grooves. Daniel Bell contributes a track that has never seen the light of day since its year of production, 1992 -- the "Chicago Style" version of his legendary "Blip" title. Also included is NYC '90s fixtures Lenny Dee and Ralphie Dee's (aka Major Problems) "Overdose," a relentless number from 1990, originally released on Nu Groove. Back to '92 with Sub-Culture's "Dreams" released on Strobe. DJ Hell chose the forgotten "Tribal Life Mix."
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The Exclusives comes packed with previously-unreleased tracks, specially crafted for Kern Vol. 2 (KERN 002CD ) and carefully selected and re-edited by DJ Hell. Argentinean producer Jonas Kopp offers his own interpretation of the Hell sounds with "X," an incendiary and wreckless number of instant gritty appeal. On the flip are two reworks operated by Hell especially for the occasion of Capracara and Halogen (aka Zach Roberts).
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GIGOLO 290CD
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This is the 13th installment in DJ Hell's much-lauded and highly-anticipated annual selection of material from Gigolo artists, new and old. As two years have passed since the last edition, this overview is the perfect way to catch up with the latest activity from the Gigolo extended family -- including Snuff Crew, Christian Prommer, Douglas Greed and Skwerl -- as well as a glimpse ahead, packed with plenty of brand-new and unreleased material. And as usual, Hell has plucked a few golden oldies from his massive record library that predate the label's existence but show its knowledge of (and connection to) dance music history. Spread across two discs, Gigolo Music Ltd 13 showcases the unrelenting stylistic adventurousness -- from rough electro to polished tech-house to syncopated Latin rhythms and even disco Schlager -- that Gigolo stands for. Aside from his curatorial skills, Gigolo mastermind DJ Hell makes four appearances on the compilation, including a fresh "New Jack Swing Club Mix" of his 1995 Disko B hit "Eat More House," as well as his remixes for Prommer & Barck, Gilla and Tim Deluxe, whose "Transformation" kicks off CD1. The original version was released late in 2011 on Exile's own Get Human imprint. Elsewhere, Douglas Greed pokes fun at those who can't stand to hear "When A Man Sings On A Track" over his electro swagger, while B.D.I.'s "A Riot Of Chrome" has the kind of hypnotic bounce that could make Ron Hardy jack in the grave. Aside from these and other exclusive cuts, Disc 1 also includes tracks selected from the latest Gigolo 12" EPs from Hrdvsion, Skwerl and Gin Sling, never before released on CD, plus Danny Daze offering a slice of booty with "Ghetto Fab" -- a tune for those of you "wearin' more than one hairstyle at a time" -- as well as a welcome revisit of the 1990 classic "Hell Or Heaven" by L.U.D.O.. CD2 takes even more twists and turns, including Lenoir & Meriton's interstellar Italo expedition "Nuclear Body" as well as Christian Prommer's cover of Cesar Maravillas' "Chocopop Jazz." Balanced with these fresh exclusives are recent hits from Rampa & Re.You, Oliver Ton and DJ Koze (in the form of his remix for Makossa & Megablast), plus the breakthrough single from Swedish dance production duo SoundFactory, the Inner City-inspired pop gem "Understand This Groove," sounding as fresh now as it did back in 1992. Connecting the past, present and future of DJ culture, Gigolo Music 13 marks the latest chapter in the ongoing Gigolo story.
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GIGOLO 291EP
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DJ Hell presents the 13th edition in the long-running compilation series by International Deejay Gigolo Records. Side one contains a welcome revisit of the 1990 classic "Hell or Heaven" by L.U.P.O.. On the flip, there is Adriano Patané's dancefloor filler "En Memoria a Santiago."
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GIGOLO 289EP
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DJ Hell's double-album Teufelswerk (GIGOLO 250CD/LP) was a collaborative affair, inviting the likes of Bryan Ferry, Peter Kruder, Christian Prommer and &ME into the studio, it's only natural that he would extend the invitation to some of his other favorite producers to rework these contemporary classics. Spencer Parker trims "The DJ" down to a more concise 9-minute edit and duo Lenoir & Meriton lift the popcorn arpeggiation of "Wonderland" and add their own Swiss spin to create an electro-house workout.
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Nearly three years after DJ Hell's accomplished double-album Teufelswerk (GIGOLO 250CD/LP), he returns with Teufelswerk House Remixes Part 2. As Hell's original Teufelswerk was already a collaborative affair, inviting the likes of Bryan Ferry, Peter Kruder, Christian Prommer and &ME into the studio, it's only natural that he would extend the invitation to some of his other favorite producers to rework these contemporary classics. Now, following the first part of House Remixes released in late 2011, the fire continues spreading, beyond the ninth circle. Kicking things off is Hannah Holland of London's Batty Bass collective, twisting "I Prefer Women To Men Anyway" into a Sapphic acid workout, followed by French trio dOP who extend "Carte Blanche" into a sexy stomper with heavy rhythms that contrast with smooth spoken-word. Then comes Thomas Schumacher with his synthetic take on "The Disaster," followed by Pernau with his sinister version of "Friday, Saturday, Sunday," a true weekend anthem as the title implies, and then duo Lenoir & Meriton, who lift the popcorn arpeggiation of "Wonderland" and add their own Swiss spin to create an electro-house workout. The original Teufelswerk's "U Can Dance" was one of the album's highlights, featuring legendary Roxy Music singer Bryan Ferry on vocals, and Carl Craig's two remixes from the 12" single got massive play from DJs around the world. Now the Detroit mastermind offers an unreleased third version with a notably different structure, starting out a cappella before crystallizing into an instrumental gem. Then we are treated by The Model with his relentlessly abrasive remix of "Hellracer" -- easily this collection's raviest track. Spencer Parker trims "The DJ" down to a more concise 9-minute edit for a fresh listening experience. Finally, Abe Duque brings the album to a close with his own take on "Wonderland," which makes for an experience both captivating and disorienting, much like Alice's storybook adventures. Now, any DJs with idle hands know what to add to their collection.
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Remixes from Hell's multi-selling masterpiece Teufelswerk (GIGOLO 250CD/LP) by all the hot names in the scene. It's been 25 years since Helmut Geier alias DJ Hell set the needle on a house track. He's been DJing house and techno in all shapes and colors ever since. It's been nearly 20 years that he released his first 12" My Definition Of House. And he launched his own imprint International Deejay Gigolos Empire 15 years ago. Time to celebrate. Time for a massive world-tour. DJ Hell represents house from Germany like no one else. He made a case for Chicago house early on in his career by playing it obsessively in his DJ sets. Amid brand new tracks, he released long-lost classics by Bobby Konders and DJ Pierre on Gigolo Records. Just in time, house is experiencing a new high. Naturally, Hell is no purist when it comes to house music. He has covered lots of ground when it comes to electronic dance music, making records with P. Diddy, Grace Jones and Bryan Ferry. He has compiled two brilliant CDs full of German new wave, and of course, he knows of the influence that Kraftwerk and the disco sound of Munich, his hometown, has had on house and techno. His music and DJ sets all reflect this knowledge. Most importantly: he knows how to rock a party. A DJ does not only celebrate himself, he celebrates the artists he respects. So it's fitting that in tandem with the tour, there is the release of 35 Teufelswerk remixes from artists handpicked by Hell, chopped up in three big chunks. The first portion is called House Remixes and there will be a party in Berlin's legendary Tresor Club to celebrate its release. Artists include: Toni Lionni, Deniz Kurtel & Wolf+Lamb, Peter Kruder, Zander VT, Ian Pooley, Andre Lodemann, Axel Boman, DJ Glen and Solomun.
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2010 release. DJ Hell bestrides modern techno like a colossus: he's more than just a producer or a DJ, he's an icon, too big and individual a personality to be accommodated by any one micro-scene. Hell doesn't just represent a type of music, he represents a whole lifestyle, aesthetic and worldview -- and Body Language Vol. 9 is perhaps the closest any disc has yet come to capturing that totality. Hell's entry in Get Physical's ongoing Body Language mix series arrives in a period of considerable artistic achievement. He brings an ambition and breadth of vision to Body Language Vol. 9, culling tracks from different eras and scenes and focusing them into a veritable laser-beam of pure passion and flair. There are plenty of recent productions amid the selection -- Dixon, Will Saul, Christian Prommer all feature -- but the goal here isn't merely to take the temperature of the times; it's to create a rich, entertaining and future-proof listening experience. And so we are given a considerable insight into Hell's roots: from Klaus Schulze's kosmische epic "Stargazer" to David Sylvian's "Forbidden Colours" (taken from the Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence soundtrack), via majestic Depeche Mode instrumental "Esque" and -- in one of the album's several flashes of wry humour -- the Balanescu Quartet's incredible chamber-music rendition of Kraftwerk's "The Robots." Hell also digs deep into his collection and pulls out some of the most righteous, jacking dancefloor material you'll ever hear. Baby Ford & Eon's UK techno classic "Dead Eye," King Britt's string-heavy, funked up remix of Josh One, DJ Assassin's skipping house jam "Face In The Crowd" (Intellidread Mix), the acid-fried disco of Daniel Wang's "Warped" -- this mix is "edutainment" in the truest and best sense, and a pupil-dilating reminder of why Hell is one of the world's most enduringly popular techno DJs. This is a journey into the heart of Hell -- and it's pure heaven.
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GIGOLO 268CD
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This is the 12th installment in DJ Hell's much lauded and highly-anticipated annual selection of material from Gigolo artists, new and old. Thirty-one tracks, 17 exclusive and unreleased, 3 CDs, this is CD Twelve. This year, Hell has two themes, one is house music and the other is Vienna, both of which have contributed dramatically to the output from both DJ Hell and International Deejay Gigolo Records. The most obvious evidence for this statement is the critically and commercially successful Teufelswerk album from Hell. Mostly produced in Vienna by Hell and Peter Kruder, Christian Prommer and Roberto Di Gioia, the album reflects Hell's history and affinity with electronic music, providing some of the most memorable house moments of recent times and a lot of the label's output. Christian and Hell soon identified an affinity with each other's sound and chose to collaborate more on both co-productions and remixes. On CD Twelve you will find one of their first outings, which is Hell's remix of Peaches. As yet only released as a 12", this monster remix is one of 17 exclusive tracks on CD Twelve. Other artists that feature on this compilation include Makossa And Megablast, who presented a sublime 12" for Gigolo in 2009 and have returned with "Soy Como Soy" (feat. Cleydys Villalon). Three new talents Skwerl, Ken Haywakawa and Crazy Sonic present their debut releases for Gigolo, and Diskokaine presents an unreleased Skatebård remix of "Hall Of Shame." Kick-starting the compilation is David Keno's cover of Chic's "Upside Down" which is a statement in itself. Known more for his "big-on-the-blogs" alter ego Riva Starr, this cover is not only much more reserved in its sound, but it is undoubtedly a potential house classic. Following immediately with a classic house sound is DJ Linus' "Are You Ready?," already a firm favorite. Next up is the infamous, and until-now impossible-to-get-a-hold-of Soulwax re-edit of Walter Murphy's "A Fifth Of Beethoven." For those in the know, this has been a staple of many DJs across the world since its original form in the '70s, based around one of Vienna's most important musical exports. The 2nd CD kicks off with Nick Coleman's "This City I Love," a firm favorite with DJs everywhere, and G Man vs. Kusserow presents some straight-up house music. On the 3rd CD, we find the track "House Music" by Kikumoto Allstars, which was featured heavily on BBC Radio 1, as well as Hard Ton's "Forever No More." CD Twelve is one of Gigolo's most ambitious compilations to date, sculpted around a concept that will most certainly continue to shape the label's incredible future. Other artists include: Fagget Fairys, Snuff Crew, Psychonauts, Sam Lynham, Naum Gabo, Axel Boman, Oliver Ton and Ronald Christoph, Uemit Uergen, Vinyl Life, UHU, Ivano Coppola, Sei A, Herman Schwartz, Oliver Ton, Idvet, Tony Lionni, Bryan Ferry, Mugwump, Lenoir & Meriton, Henrik Schwarz, Anthony Rother, and Minitel Rose.
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