Decibel NYC Recordings – Blog

Wallshaker Music founder Aaron-Carl Ragland, best known simply as Aaron-Carl, died earlier today of cancer.

The acclaimed Detroit house producer had been very candid about his health over the past few weeks, using various social media channels to keep fans informed. After canceling his European tour, he wrote an entry on his MySpace blog explaining his trials in and out of the hospital. Earlier this week, he posted a video on his homepage discussing his official diagnosis. All the while, he let out a steady stream of Twitter messages and Facebook updates, the last of which read “Finished the bone marrow biopsy. Ouch! Now I’m preparing for the lymph node removal. Surgery, here I come!” The first notice of his death came earlier today when his friend and like-minded artist Pirahnahead wrote on his Facebook page “Just lost one of his best friends, Aaron-Carl, and my arms are far too short to box with GOD. One of the best Human beings in the WORLD is gone. I have no words. Music is Silence.”

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Decibel NYC would like to welcome the newest addition in the retailer family. Everyone stand up for Digital-Tunes.net .  from the genius’ who brought you Soundcloud are keeping the ideas pumping with their latest family jewel.  if you are already a member of the cloud then you know the impact that they are having on the dance music and electronic circuit. Now with their digital music download service, they are treating us all just right. our first release on this store is our compilation “strongbox vol. 1″.  a collectin of catalog gems for your aural re-pleasure.  go explore the store and stop by our page and support your local electronic scene. we are happy to be a part of the new home!

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With so many good things happening. we thought it was time to share the love.
to wrap up the summer of ’09 we have a few goodies for ya, and for free!

just go to the link below or WWW.AUDIOBLISS.COM and grab the downloads with the artwork.

while you are there, take a look around at the catalog..you might find some other goodies you missed out on!

Thank you for your support!

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The Undah-Dub – Color of Twist (once-a-day remix)

this unreleased mix from the assault on onefivetwo ep has been sitting on the shelves for a moment. now available to the masses, this mixed up tech number can be found on any dance floor, and played with any set. the new bassline gives it a brand new twist while keeping that big ass kick and swing.

Mad Cows Vs. Brandy Syndrome – A Bump of Scissors (mashup)

take the  acapella from Mad Cows‘ super single  ”bump of house” and run it atop of Brandy Syndromes “running with scissors” and what do you have.  a sure fire hit for the big rooms again.

drums and drama fill this mix as it’s undeniable progressive style hit will put you in a trance and leave you hazy.  mashed up just for the fun of it. enjoy these two hits in the cleverest of combos.  free really is free..this is a 2 for 1!

O U T  N O W ! !

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the undah-dub feat. grier

slinky secrets

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the dynamic duo of undah-dub and super voice grier are at it again!  this time it’s a funky junky called “slinky secrets”.  imagine that beautiful piece in the club that you know has got the goods. but smoke, mirrors and beauty keep their dirty side at bay just to save face…this is the song to rebel on those types!  ”…the dirty ones you think are, too hot and moist and pinky for slinky secrets!” that should say it all. i guess it’s literally asking those tricks to unlock that vault and let us in, cuz we might have to take it by force.  undah-dub pops off one of his funkiest and quirkiest numbers yet, with a steller electro type remix that completely seals the power of this song in a new compact form. fit for radio or clubs, this vocal driven gem will drive everyone crazy.  CJ Burken ducks his head out of the lab to serve us, “the people remixes”.  the vocal mix is a deep and abstract journey into radio space. this is a vintage journey from the master himself, you do not want to miss. And for the boys in the big room, you might want to check out Noxxers twisted version.  he beefs up the soundtrack with a pumpin drum kick, crazy bass line and a lot of moaning….perfect for that 3 a.m. light show.  trust with any of these mixes there will be no wrong turns here tonight. gets to goin!

1. radio edit

2. live remix

3. dj noxxer remix

4. burkens slinky peoplez remix

original version from the lp “no vacancy” on Decibel NYC Recordings – cd and digital download

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Various Artists – Strongbox
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Strongbox is the first in a series of upcoming compilations solely dedicated to showcase the timeless production quality and bring well-deserved attention to our illustrious and varied catalog. Right of the bat, Volume I delivers 10 of our early favorites – recombined and sequenced in a brand new way that lets each track stand on its own. With the time-honored habit of releasing several mixes for one track, sometimes one track gets lost in the shuffle or does not to get shine when listed with other remixes..

In that vein, Strongbox Vol I starts right off with our signature deep-tech and funk, sending the listening on a journey of label re-discovery that distinctively highlights our strengths: Harlem Tech. Supreme funky beats from Undah-Dub, Javas, Grier, CJ Burken, Fuze, Mista A and Keith Just – all these artists have contributed one newly remastered track/mix to this compilation. Can’t miss a beat… Their choke-hold is legendary….

1. the undah-dub presents harlem hustler – color of twist
2. raker project – work the system (breeze vs cj burken remix)
3. the undah-dub – i didn’t say it (javas dub it faster mix)
4. grier – friday night (this is idc)
5. fuze – warehouse blues
6. vb heinze – stupid prick (freddie edmonds get banged dub)
7. mista a – mental health hotline (mo booty dub)
8. don davenport – strut (nathan heinze electro mix)
9. keith just – beer and chocolate (undah-dub’s mechamix)
10. the undah-dub – upgrade (live remix)

LADIES AND GENTS…

we have some new retailers for your shopping convenience.

in addition to our top retail outlets, you can now purchase decibel nyc and harlem station releases at

Decibel NYC recordings introduces it’s new Digital Download site and it is direct on our premises. With Decibel Digital, you can get exclusive songs, pre-releases and our entire catalog available right now. just follow this button and link right here
and get’s to exploring.

As of right now we have an exclusive pre-release of The Undah-Dub’s latest LP for Decibel NYC, “No Vacancy” 18 tracks of tech bliss and an assortment of mania for your aural pleasure.
A serious collection of mixed beatdowns, double entendres and a world of substance. The kids won’t be able to help themselves when the assorted tech grooves move them frantically from a 2 step to full on head spinning dance floor takeover. Atop of these driving grooves come some great songs with really phat hooks. Stand out vocals reign supreme “Slinky Secrets” featuring long time friend Grier, and “Big Girl Pill” featuring jazz vocalist, La Veda.

You have to keep listening repeatedly because it’s like water, you just can’t get enough of a natural element. The journey continues with kitschy and vocal singles like “We Don’t Do Drive-byes” and “Walk All Night” featuring Breeze and the husky sex and summer anthem “like sex” featuring newcomer Digable7.

So irresistible that the neighbors might ask you to quit repeating it, or turn it up louder.
In traditional Undah-dub fashion he couldn’t forget his 4 to the floor fly kids, so he whipped up some tech house tracks that are not too be f*cked with. Uber grooves like “Feel Me“, “Play More, Say Less“, “Courtesan Couture” and the funky first single “Upgrade” are some sneaky, DJ friendly bombs made especially for the dance floor and not too be missed.

Sealed tight with a number of spoken word interludes, written and performed by the poet Blue, this 18 track conglomerate is nothing short of fabulous. Immerse yourself in the the love, the shade, the humor and seriousness, the jaw dropping, foot stomping, hand clapping and body jacking changes that the last year and a half has been presented to you, raw and unadulterated. Enter the beat hotel, but beware, everyone wants to be here, but right now these halls have “No Vacancy”. The kids have brought their dancing gear and are refusing too leave.
worldwide release date is March 11, 2009

Mad Cows – Finish What You StartedMad Cows – Finish What You Started [decny036]
Keep an ear out for the latest Mad Cow release “finish what you started”. Swooping in to save the new years, Mad Cows (undah-dub and breeze) return with their annual dose of madness. Coming in off the heels of it’s successor “Spies”, “finish what you started” is showing a new minimal acid side to this sordid duo. Still with the big room madness, but another face that you haven’t gotten to see. But don’t worry, we didn’t forget you ballroom drum headz. We gave the drama too our in-house crew. From big man on top, Noxxer, he serves his serious Portugal tech tech rendition and leaves no stone unturned. Super Agent 33 and IVI-R bang it out on the drum and fx circuit, keeping the stomp factor alive. And our resident electro king, Nathan Heinze returns for a brilliant version just to shake the taste buds down. Every morsel is a sweet pill waiting to be taken over and over, just when you think you are done, you find more to play with, but we always “Finish What We Started”!

Also out right now is DBell – double trouble ep [decny039]
Danny Bellens give us something a little different to present to your audio collection. A true progressive trio in classic format.

Big drums and haunted melodys are ready to bring your dancefloors to a collective thrust. Feel the dark synthy overtones of “double trouble” it sets the tone for the trilogy and gets your feet started, lovely. Working our way to track 2, the standout thrasher “G.A.A.N.”, won’t let you go.

You can try to stop but the chokehold is a death grip. For a supreme finisher, feast on the almost trancelike monster “The Fullmoonlight” it grips just like the title suggests, turns you from man and changes you too beast. Something new for our audience, hope you enjoy listening and playing as much as we enjoy giving!

DJ Noxxer – minimal solutions 4 maximum problems [decny033]
Finally it’s here. The first Ep for our guy Friday, DJ Noxxer. He whips up a stellar Tech House number to cap off the Year that was Minimal Solutions 4 Maximum Problems. 2 series trip-tastic tracks.

Starting with the super lush and downright grooving “Tropikimal” and it’s dirtier and just as funky counterpart “Tram”. Inspired by some world traveling and new sights, this Portugal native tells the story of his artistic growth and his standout style, this is why he will be a force to be reckoned with come future. Sink your teeth into Noxxer beginnings…

just in time for the WMC 09

Our latest release DECNYO30 Vladimir Neuymin’s “Erase the Fucking System part 2″ is burning up the charts on our fellow digital distributor it is now at #7 downloads for the period. check out the hot mixes from
Vukas and Costanzo, Super Agent 33 and J-Deep. Support the house and turn up your stereo!