!K7 Records
!K7 Records -- where do you start? The brainchild of Berlin's Horst Weidenmuller, Stud!o K7 first came to fame with its legendary X-MIX DJ mix compilations. Laurent Garnier, Richie Hawtin, Ken Ishii, Dave Angel, Kevin Saunderson, and Dave Clarke all lent their skills to this hugely successful series. In '95, Stud!o K7 developed the DJ Kicks compilation series to offer producers and DJs a forum for epic mix albums. To date, leftfield legends such as Kruder & Dorfmeister, Smith & Mighty, Rockers Hi-Fi, Andrea Parker, and DJ Cam have contributed to the series. !K7 Records was officially formed in '96 as an artist label for innovative producers such as Terrence Parker, K-Hand, Impulse, and Nick Holder. Meanwhile, Stud!o K7 has significantly broadened its musical scope by signing artists such as Funkstorung, Smith & Mighty, and Terranova. An amazing roster of artists under one roof.
Herbert
As Wishmountain, Doctor Rockit, and Radio Boy, Matthew Herbert has been a pioneering force in electronic music since the mid '90s. His creative work has been the mainstay of an endless list of labels, including Warp, Universal Language, and Phonography, as well as his own Soundslike, Lifelike, and Accidental imprints.
Bodily Functions
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2001
Beth Hirsch
You may recognize Beth Hirsch's ethereal voice from Air's Moon Safari, but don't expect the same electro-kitsch style in her solo work. She's the newest member of the Lilith contingent, plucking out earthy acoustic ditties that echo of Sarah McLachlan, Ani DiFranco, and Joni Mitchell.
Early Days
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2001
Rae & Christian
Pioneering hip hop-cum-downtempo producers Rae & Christian are widely regarded as leaders of the U.K. soul scene. Their collaborations with Bobby Womack, Jeru The Damaja, and The Pharcyde have garnered a strong following on both sides of the Atlantic.
Sleepwalking
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2001
Shantel
The worldly Shantel brings an acute knowledge of acoustic and electronic production techniques to the fore with his mellow, refined downtempo. Kruder & Dorfmeister, Rockers Hi-Fi, and Groove Armada lovers take note.
Greatdelay
Ian Simmonds
He co-founded The Sandals, produced with Leftfield and Pressure Drop, and recorded as Juryman for Ninja, Pussyfoot, and SSR. He's been compared to artists as diverse as Carl Craig and Charles Mingus. He is Ian Simmonds. Click to check his spiky downtempo orchestrations.
Return To X
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2001
