Mac-K-Cee - Temptation (Whiskey Pickle Records)

Whiskey Pickle Records welcome German producer Mac-K-Cee to the fold with his super-groovy debut for the label. “Temptation" and "Step Outside” are a pair of classics-inspired deep house cuts that feature bouncy grooves, lovely stabs, and euphoric vocal samples. The single features two remixes of "Temptation", with the first coming from label mainstay Walter Jones (DFA / Permanent Vacation) who drops the tempo considerably and adds his signature swing and acidic flourishes. Cancun’s The Funk District follows suit with an equally low slung dub version that channels the sun drenched vibes this fresh producer is becoming known for.

Mark Farina - "Good stuff!"
Graeme Park - "'Temptation' … boom!"
Gene Hunt - "Groovy sound."
Miguel Migs - "'Temptation' is a nice track."
Sunshine Jones (Dubtribe) - "The Funk District remix is beautiful."
Vanilla Ace - "'Step Outside' is cool."
Fort Knox Five - "The chill vintage vibes of the The Funk District remix is where it's at."
Hard Ton (Gigolo / Permanent Vacation) - "I love the whole release."
Severino (Horse Meat Disco) - "Yes … I like this!"
DJ MFR (Transport Recordings) - "This is solid all around."
Bruce Tantum (XLR8R) - "Yowza! The original 'Temptation' is already hot stuff but both of those slow-cooked remixes are scorchers."
Jaymz Nylon - "Take me to the Paradise Garage!"
Osmose (Smokecloud Records / Whiskey Disco) - "The Funk District dub of 'Temptation' is nice."
Preston Ernest (Grupo Santanera / Footloose Presents) - "Dope release. I'm especially feeling the slower vibes on The Funk District dub."
Kyka (Housetrap Radio Show) - "Walter Jones's Sinful Remix is the one for me … nice and smooth acid-bass."
Tobin Ellsworth (Pink Mammoth / Disco Katz) - "Killer record all the way through! These will be in heavy rotation."
DJ Nova (Rodon FM, Greece) - "A solid and strong deep club weapon full of classic architecture … imagine Andrew Weatherall doing the disco circa 1990."

Available now from Beatport, Juno Download, and iTunes.

The Funk District - Robot Soul (Whiskey Pickle)

Just in time for pool party season comes the latest endeavor from Cancun-based producer The Funk District. Riding a cool, summery breeze straight out of the Yucatan is “Robot Soul”, a super-groovy affair that features remixes from Richard Seaborne (Midnight Riot!) and Hotbox plus a B-side offering in the form of “Right To Humanity”. With previous releases by The Funk District on trusted imprints like Editorial Records, Paper Disco, and Deep Sense, Whiskey Pickle are proud to welcome this budding talent to the fold.

Kicking things off, The Funk District gets things nice and warm with his original take on “Robot Soul”, relying on smooth organ pads, delayed guitar riffs, and a silky bass line. Richard Seaborne’s remix amps up the tempo and adds some funky flute riffs and a mean Moog bass while Hotbox’s dub remix is stripped down and hypnotic. Closing up the shop is the equally funky “Right To Humanity”, a perfect pairing to the lead cut with its fluid guitar riffs, vocoder vox, and cheeky vinyl cracklings.

Graeme Park - "The main mix and dub of 'Robot Soul' are deliciously wonderful. 'Right To Humanity' rocks, too. Big up the Whiskey Pickle posse … another winner!"
Tensnake - "Nice original versions here."
Vanilla Ace - "The Hotbox Dub and 'Right To Humanity' for me."
Severino (Horse Meat Disco) - "Lovely."
Flash Atkins (Paper Recordings) - "Great release, and Richard Seaborne never misses."
Jaymz Nylon - "I'm feeling the disco-funk of 'Right To Humanity'."
Irregular Disco Workers (Disco Volante) - "The Hotbox Dub brings us directly to the beach."
Ilya Santana (Eskimo Recordings) - "'Right To Humanity' for me … nice mood!"
Tad Wily (Retrofit / Mullet Records) - "Great stuff … the Hotbox Dub really hits the spot."
Ron Basejam (Crazy P / Redux) - "Hotbox's low key tracky vibe for me!"
Tony D'Onghia (Radio Koper-Capodistria) - "Great vibes … and now let the summertime in!"
DJ Nova (Rodon FM, Greece) - "Richard Seaborne’s uplifting remix makes some real noise in the house … an exotic, wicked track full of summer effects. Floor filler."
Dave Mayer (Strictly Rhythm / Hardsoul) - "The Hotbox Dub is perfect for my summer residency at the beach."
Sista Stroke (5 Magazine / Freak Freely) - "Woah! 'Robot Soul', where have you been all my month! Hot release ... we'll take more of this, please."
SimonG (Deep South Audio) - "Slinky sexy summery sounds … I have to say Richard Seaborne’s mix is so upbeat you just got to get a wiggle on."

Available now from Beatport, Juno Download, and iTunes.