Razor-N-Tape release a curve ball on their Reserve imprint, with Pedro Guinu, a Brazilian session musician turned killer songwriter, for his full-length album, Palagô. Through 10 tracks the artist explores his relationship with the city of Rio Janeiro. Brazilian beats combine with Afro rhythms, reminiscent of the sounds of Marcus Valle and Deodato. The album… Continue reading Times & Tunes with Guinu
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Guinu – Portäo de Ferro [Razor-N-Tape]
Brazilian musician, songwriter and producer Pedro Guinu makes his debut on Razor-N-Tape with PALAGÔ, a record that speaks to the artist’s relationship with his current home – Rio de Janeiro – and the city’s strong connection to the roots of Brazilian music and African rhythms. Recorded live in-studio, the LP captures the qualities and sonic… Continue reading Guinu – Portäo de Ferro [Razor-N-Tape]
Ben Sun – Tremors [Razor-N-Tape]
With previous releases on Delusions of Grandeur, Voyeurythm and more, UK producer Ben Sun delivers a gorgeous blend of deep textures that hearken back to the golden era of NY and Chicago with his ‘Distant Messenger EP’ on Razor-N-Tape. The A-side, ‘Transmission’ has all the vibey goodness of an early Strictly Rhythm record, while ‘Sable… Continue reading Ben Sun – Tremors [Razor-N-Tape]
Underdog Edits – In Need Of That Phone [Razor-N-Tape]
The underground’s premiere beloved edits label, Razor-N-Tape, turns 50. Fifty Discos Deep. That’s the title of their new compilation and also how many releases Brooklyn’s JKriv and Aaron Dae have managed to put together in just 9 years since starting the label, initially a passion project. Calling on the producers and DJs who helped put… Continue reading Underdog Edits – In Need Of That Phone [Razor-N-Tape]
Rafael Cancian – Ç’est La Douceur [Razor-N-Tape]
Brasilian DJ and producer Rafael Cancian delivers a veritable United Nations of diverse international disco flavor for his first outing on Razor-N-Tape. The A side delivers cheeky horns and gyrating synths with Ç’est La Douceur, followed by a flurry of string stabs and vocal fourishes with theI Italo-tinged Fascino Di Milano. On the flip we… Continue reading Rafael Cancian – Ç’est La Douceur [Razor-N-Tape]
Felipe Gordon – Come On Men, Life Goes On [Exploited]
Based in Colombia’s capital Bogota, Felipe Gordon is an artist on a very rapid ascent. He is one of the champions of the Colombian house movement effortlessly fusing complex sound combinations from Jazz samples to flowing pianos and acid bass lines into hugely exciting house records. It’s a sound which comes together perfectly to create… Continue reading Felipe Gordon – Come On Men, Life Goes On [Exploited]
Jungle Fire – Village Hustle (Bosq Remix) [RNTR023]
Razor-N-Tape bring out the big guns for their remix package of the Los Angeles Afro-Latino funk band Jungle Fire. JKriv’s remix of ‘Firewalker’ channels the original live instrumentation into a bombastic, DJ-friendly workout, while Boston-born/Medellin-based producer Bosq steps up to tackle ‘Village Hustle’ bringing his unique blend of rhythmic flavours to this melting pot of… Continue reading Jungle Fire – Village Hustle (Bosq Remix) [RNTR023]
MIXED BY/ Lay-Far
Hailing from Moscow Lay-Far is a production maestro that can do anything-electronic music, from super secret disco weapons to dance floor worthy deep house. He’s released on the likes of Razor N Tape, Local Talk, Leng and Wah Wah 45’s. Lay-Far has just released his long awaited third studio album – War is Over which gained… Continue reading MIXED BY/ Lay-Far
Nebraska – Usin’Me (DJ Nature Remix) [Razor-N-Tape]
Brooklyn based label, Razor-N-Tape, has been pumping out delicious selections of contemporary house music since 2012. They’re back to tease our end of summertime sadness with one last block party banger. However, this time around they have relied on beats from across the pond – London-based producer Alistair Gibbs, better known as Nebraska, to be exact.… Continue reading Nebraska – Usin’Me (DJ Nature Remix) [Razor-N-Tape]
Balako – Honey Honey Honey [Razor-N-Tape]
Following the celebration of the labels 5th anniversary, Brooklyn’s mighty Razor-N-Tape burst into summer with an EP that fuses together: acid house, tropical Brazilian sounds and disco music. Fresh from Rio De Janeiro, this energetic 12” filled with tireless spirit, comes courtesy of the fairly new and always exciting duo Balako. Producers Rodrigo Peirão and… Continue reading Balako – Honey Honey Honey [Razor-N-Tape]
Daniel T – All Day [Razor-N-Tape]
Razor-N-Tape, the saviours of modern disco. Cut in Brooklyn, New York, they have perhaps been the most consistent label of the last 6 years. JKriv and Aaron Dae are the duo to thank behind the outstanding label, their hard work has seen them shape the new disco sounds running deep through the underground veins of… Continue reading Daniel T – All Day [Razor-N-Tape]
Ferias’77 – Rainha Do Mar (Jkriv Rework) [Razor-N-Tape]
In case you didn’t know, April 21st marks this year’s worldwide Record Store Day. On the 3rd Saturday in April every year, record stores across the globe unveil special releases, cut prices, and host in-store performances all in the name of WAX. For this year’s RSD, New York City powerhouse Razor-N-Tape has something special in… Continue reading Ferias’77 – Rainha Do Mar (Jkriv Rework) [Razor-N-Tape]