Various - Nirobi Edits
(limited 12 inch) Square Records SQRC104, 2011-11-16

Summer 2012, Square Records were right there on spot at the start of the current re-edits craze, with amazing reworks from Onur Engin. The latest edition of their highly collectable 12 inches has arrived at the end of last year and as usual it's a 1000 copies worldwide, no re-press and no digital release affair, on which we advise to jump on before it's too late. This time Robert Luis aka Nirobi, A&R and co-founder of Tru Thoughts Recordings and a world-renowned DJ is the guest of honor, with 4 new edits of choice and their augmented dancefloor boogieness. You might be surprised, but even though there's fantastic re-edits from Soho, St Tropez or Paul McCartney in there, for us the revered treasure of the lot is the Mick Hucknall one (yep, the singer from Simply Red!), whose Farther Up The Road originally found on his 2008 Tribute to Bobby (a tribute to the blues musician Bobby "Blue" Bland), should turn all soulful dancefloors upside down, each time, guaranteed! We'll be playing this gem in the upcoming Bag of Goodies mix we've cooked for you last weekend...

Various - When Shapes Mix Together - Compiled and mixed by Rob Luis
(Mixed CD/Digital) Tru Thoughts Recordings TRUCD244, 2011-11-21

Produced as a giveaway mix for the huge Tru Thoughts night at Koko in London, this mix was so good they had to offer it for general sale. This mix shows the future direction of the label, with new signings alongside the long-standing Tru Thoughts family. It opens with a hip hop influence: Hint goes space-age hip hop with rapper T Fly; Quantic's Cumbia project covers Missy Elliot; and London legend Rodney P drops a track with a positive message (which we released after the UK riots in 2011) featuring Mighty Moe and other big hitters in the scene. Anchorsong takes us into slow disco/boogie territory before Beta Hector roughs it up with his psychedelic bass basher (helped by an Alice Russell classic scream) followed by Nirobi dropping the Bollywood beats. Sleepin' Giantz is a heavyweight project from Zed Bias, Rodney P and Fallacy, and the track you hear in this DJ mix has been a huge anthem in club sets for the DJs who have managed to get hold of an advance copy. The album it is taken from is one of the best hip hop albums you will hear! Zed Bias is then joined by Mark Pritchard (Warp / Harmonic 313 / Global Communications) for a bass anthem before we move into Debruit taking the Brazilian groove of Saravah Soul down a heavy club route. Hint shows his versatile production styles with his remix of Lanu before we hit drum & bass territory with A Sides' remix of Mark de Clive-Lowe. The set finishes off with the more mellow side of Tru Thoughts. Ambassadeurs take Nostalgia 77 through some synths and basslines; Kinny shows her powerful voice to full effect, and then Belleruche unveil their new style. I just had to include a snippet of the title track off the Quantic & Alice Russell album (you need to check the full version to appreciate those strings) and we finish off with a classic from Maddslinky's influential first LP. Please make sure you check out the other releases by any artists whose tracks you are particularly into on this DJ mix, as there is plenty more good music to be heard from them all." (Rob Luis)

Various - Shapes 11:01 - Compiled by Robert Luis
(2CD/LP with 2CD) Tru Thoughts TRUCD/LP239, 2011-10-10

The new bi-annual Shapes compilation from Tru Thoughts Recordings is coming out in october and once again it's full of classic tracks, new signatures and exlusives for a very cheap price tag. The first CD is a nice selection of horizontal grooves, songs & electronica from the vast palette of style from the label's recent output. Among the discoveries : new signings Anchorsong from Japan, and his trippy live downtempo music, Lossy from East London, a duo of jazz-infused electronica, groovy, soulful and uplifting trip hop, a new track from songstress Kinny, the kind of perfect sweetness for the ears to rub yourself into, the glorious reggae interpretation of the Dr Who Theme by the Smerins Anti-Social Club (only available on a strictly limited 45 for record store day before) and of the Dr. Dre hit Nuthin' But A 'G' Thing cover in cumbia mode by Quantic Y Su Conjunto Los Miticos Del Ritmo (only available on a limited Serato 12 inch before). The second disc is a more clubby, uptempo affair, with a tendancy towards crunchy or bassy speed-ambient. Among the notable new stuff are the afro-wobbly remix by Débruit of Saravah Soul is killer bouncy electro deconstructivism, Hint bringing hard to describe, crazy & addictive dance thingies to the table, and label honcho Rob Luis alias Nirobi who's also there with his heavy bass and percussive dancefloor beats to rock the roof off. Djouls - Paris DJs

Various - Shapes 08:01
(CD) Tru Thoughts TRUCD164, 2008-06-02

Tracklisting :
01. Unforscene - Belly Full Of Lead
02. Me And You - Brown Paper Bag (Flowering Inferno Version)
03. Alice Russell - Humankind (Grant Phabao tuff 'n uff skank starring The Lone Ranger)
04. Up Hygh - Let Me Looz Feat Leafnuts
05. Milez Benjamin - Crazy Bout Ya
06. Up Hygh - Be Known Feat Eska (Owusu Remix)
07. Dirty Diggers - The Goodum Tune (Umod Bass Remix)
08. Belleruche - Itll Come (Yam Who Remix)
09. The Bamboos - Bring It Home Feat Alice Russell (Lanu Remix)
10. The Quantic Soul Orchestra - She Said What? (Version)
11. Kylie Audist - Community Service Announcement
12. Saravah Soul - Nao Posso Te Levar a Serio
13. Nostalgia 77 - Quiet Dawn (Bonobo Remix)
14. Kinny - Back Street Lust Feat Diesler
15. Hot 8 Brass Band - Fly Away
16. Natural Self - Feet Keep Moving

Links :
Buy it now on etchshop.co.uk
tru-thoughts.co.uk (official)
tru-thoughts.net (fansite)
grantphabao.com
myspace.com/grantphabao
rangerstyle.com (The Lone Ranger) myspace.com/leafnuts
myspace.com/sonarcircle (Umod)
dom-uniqueproductions.co.uk
myspace.com/yamwho

Me&You - Music For Birthdays
(2xCD) Rebtuz REBTUZ037, 2008-05-02

Tracklisting "Floating" CD :
01. The Stranglers - Golden Brown (Me&You Texture Like Sun Remix) (6:35)
02. Da Ranjhaz - The Reason I Wrote This (Me&You Re-Edit) (7:11)
03. The Impressions vs J Dilla & Pharoahe Monch - We Must Be In Love (Me&You Re-Edit) (4:26)
04. Showbiz & A.G. feat. Big L, D'Shawn, Lord Finesse (D.I.T.C.) - Represent (Me&You Sorta Sick Remix) (8:07)
05. Phyllis Dillon - Don't Stay Away (Me&You Even Vulcans Cry Remix) (5:34)
06. Gang Starr - DWYCK (Me&You Lemonade Was A Popular Drink Remix) (4:14)
07. Me&You - Attack Of The Yellow Ducks (5:24)
08. N.E.R.D. f/ Common, De La Soul, Mos Def, Q-Tip - She Wants to Move (Me&You Polka Dot Flow Remix) (6:11)
09. Me&You - Fly Pelican Fly (5:44)
10. Me&You - I Wish I Was An Elephant (3:16)

Tracklisting "Heavy" CD :
01. Me&You - Me&You Is Da Bomb - Aiiightt! (0:49)
02. Me&You - Fabregas (4:06)
03. Rick James - How Can I Love You When Your Body Keeps Moving (Me&You Re-Edit) (5:15)
04. Me&You - Papillon (5:19)
05. M.I.A. - Jimmy (Me&You White Choo Hill Remix) (4:58)
06. Fela Kuti - United States Of Africa (Me&You Remix) (5:53)
07. TM Juke - Come Away (Me&You Remix) (6:33)
08. Me&You - Banksy Fashion (6:49)
09. Me&You - Arnie Versus Gandhi (5:21)
10. Me&You - Anyone See The Light? (7:45)
11. Bob Marley - Sun Is Shining (Me&You Taino Remix) (4:21)
12. Me&You - Untitled (silence) (5:05)
13. Michael Jackson - Human Nature (Me&You Remix) (5:33)

Note : Compilation of unofficial remixes, re-edits and mash-ups created by Robert Luis and TM Juke for use in their DJ Sets. Insert includes introductory liner notes and mini discography for Robert Luis and TM Juke. Includes free, catalogue numbered sticker in the form of a mock Health & Safety Warning from Brighton & Hove Council saying: No Me&You Records To Be Played - Me&You Records Can Cause Serious Dancefloor Damage. Offenders may be prosecuted.

CD1 uses mock Island Records artwork & branding.
CD2 uses mock Def Jam Records artwork & branding.

Track CD2.12 is 5:05 minutes of silence occasionally broken by a random sound effect.
Track CD2.13 is an untitled hidden track and is a remix of Human Nature by Michael Jackson.

"Strictly Limited Edition and will never be repressed."
"For Promotional Use Only Not For Sale."

Links :
Buy it now on etchshop.co.uk
myspace.com/meyoubrighton
tru-thoughts.co.uk/artists/me-and-you

Me&You - Rebtuz presents Birthdays EP
(12") Rebtuz REBTUZ027, 2008-02-26

Tracklisting :
A1. Gangstarr - Dwyck (Me&You Remix)
A2. The Stranglers - Golden Brown (Me&You Remix)
B1. Me&You - Banksy Fashion
B2. J Dilla vs The Impressions - Love In Be Must We (Me&You Edit)

Links :
myspace.com/meyoubrighton
tru-thoughts.co.uk/artists/me-and-you
Buy it on etchshop.co.uk

Various - Brighton Treats With Popped Beats - Compiled and Mixed by Robert Luis
(2xCD) Mievin Mixtapes Mieven002, 2007-11-26

Info :
Second in the Brighton Treats series this is a bona fide Etch Shop exclusive. As the title suggests this selection by Tru Thoughts' Big Boss is a mix "where the World of so called underground music collides with pop music". Separated over 2 CD's (Downtempo & Uptempo) this 2.5 hr mix is not a bootleg mash up but a selection of covers, mixes, originals and rarities that have been in or around the British top 40.

Links :
myspace.com/robertluisdj
Buy it on etchshop.co.uk
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Various - Shapes Compilation 2007 Vol.2
(CD) Tru Thoughts TRUCD138, 2007-11-05

Tracklisting :
01. Azaxx - Fiesta
02. Nostalgia 77 - Wild Flower (Povo Remix)
03. Belleruche - Northern Girls (DJ Vadim mix)
04. Quantic & Nickodemus - Mi Swing Es Tropical
05. Up Hygh - Compatible (PTH Projects Remix)
06. Lanu - Don't Sleep (Maddslinky mix)
07. Barakas - Stabilo Bossa
08. Quantic Soul Orchestra - Panama City
09. The Bamboos - Get In The Scene
10. TM Juke feat. Kinny - Damn Drumagick (Remix)
11. Me&You - Last Night (Benny Page remix)
12. Freddie Cruger - I Wanna Make Love To You (Inst Mix)
13. Alice Russell - Seven Nation Army (Grant Phabao Remix)

Links :
myspace.com/truthoughtsrecords
tru-thoughts.co.uk
myspace.com/azaxx1
grantphabao.com
myspace.com/grantphabao