Rekids Explained

Founded:2006
Founder:Matt Edwards
James Masters
Genre:Electronic
Url:https://rekids.com

Rekids is a UK-based independent record label, conceived in 2006 by Matt Edwards (aka Radio Slave) and James Masters. The label releases mainly electronic dance music, incorporating elements of techno, house and disco. The label has a number of core artists, among which includes Nina Kraviz.[1]  Rekids has released a plethora of original work and remixes from various artists including Carl Craig, DJ Sneak, Kenny Larkin, Claude VonStroke, Josh Wink, Steve Lawler, Slam and Dubfire.[2]

The Label

The label releases on a variety of formats, including vinyl, CD and digital. All singles in the Rekids catalogue are released on vinyl as well as digitally. Albums and compilations are available on both CD and digital. Releases on Rekids sub-label REK'D are digital only, with the exception of the first release REK'D001 - Dustin Zahn - Stranger (To Stability) which was also released on vinyl.[3]  REKIDS006CD, The Machine's (aka Matt Edwards) debut album 'RedHead' was also released on vinyl and is part of a wider collaborative project incorporating audio and visuals by Misha Hollenbach, one half of art and design duo Perks and Mini (P.A.M.).[4]

REKIDS010CD, Nina Kraviz's debut album was also released as a double-vinyl with gatefold sleeve as well as on CD.[5]

The label also takes special care with the artwork for each release, working mostly with Brighton-based 'Red Design'.[6]  Over the years, the label has aimed to develop an identity through its artwork as well as the music it releases.

In 2011 Radio Slave collaborated with Japanese toy maker Devilrobots to create a Rekids-themed toy 'No Sleep No Tofu'. The toy is a Japanese Kubrick figure produced by MediCom - a small, limited edition collector's item with a block-style human form similar to Playmobil or Lego. The head of the figure is a detachable block which features the sleeve design for REKIDS036 - Radio Slave - No Sleep (Part Six). After the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan in early 2011, Rekids decided to donate all proceeds of the sales of the toy to support Red Cross relief efforts in Japan.[7]  

2012 saw the launch of the 'Pyramids Of Mars' label - a multimedia project that involves the releases of books, films and other collector's items along with music. Matt's 2010 album 'RedHead' (under his 'Machine' pseudonym) was re-issued on Pyramids of Mars as part of a highly collectible deluxe package, including a re-interpretation of the full album by Joe Claussell. The boxset was limited to 50 copies, each hand-painted by Misha Hollenbach, and included triple-vinyl pressings of both Claussell's and Edwards' versions. The release was available exclusively at London's LN-CC store. The first official musical release on Pyramids Of Mars was a collection of Quiet Village remixes.

Rekids also hosts regular club nights around Europe, most notably at Berlin's Panorama Bar and the Rex Club in Paris.

Discography

Albums

ArtistTitleLabel NumberRelease Date
Luke SolomonThe Difference EngineREKIDS002CD2008
Toby TobiasSpace ShuffleREKIDS003CD2008
James TeejEvening HarvestREKIDS005CD2010
The MachineRedHeadREKIDS006CD2010
Mr. GStill Here (Get On Down)REKIDS007CD2010
Luke SolomonThe Difference Engine (Redux)REKIDS008CD2010
Nina KravizNina KravizREKIDS010CD2012
Mr. GState Of FluxREKIDS011CD2012

Compilations

Singles

ArtistTitleLabel NumberRelease Date
Radio SlaveMy BleepREKIDS0012006
REKIDNext Stop ChicagoREKIDS0022006
Toby TobiasA Close ShaveREKIDS0032006
Mr. GE.C.G.'edREKIDS0042006
Radio SlaveSecret BaseREKIDS0052006
Spencer ParkerBeautiful NoiseREKIDS0062006
Luke SolomonGhoulsREKIDS0072006
Radio SlaveNo Sleep (Part One)REKIDS0082006
Radio SlaveNo Sleep (Part Two)REKIDS0092006
Matt O'BrienSerotoneREKIDS0102006
Toby TobiasDave's Sex BitsREKIDS0112007
Audiofly & Paul HarrisMiscalateREKIDS0122007
Mr. GU Askin'?REKIDS0132007
DiscemiData SapiensREKIDS0142007
Kenny Hawkes & David ParrGeminiREKIDS0152007
Radio SlaveScreaming Hands (Remixes)REKIDS0162007
VariousRekids One SamplerREKIDS0172007
Radio SlaveBell Clap DanceREKIDS0182007
Jjak HoganJjak Hogan EPREKIDS0192008
Luke SolomonThe Darkest SecretREKIDS0202008
Toby TobiasNervoso EPREKIDS0212008
Radio SlaveNo Sleep (Part Four)REKIDS0222008
Veinte TresSerpiente CosmicaREKIDS0232008
Radio SlaveNo Sleep (Part Five)REKIDS0242008
Luke SolomonRobotsREKIDS0252008
Toby TobiasThe FeelingREKIDS0262008
Radio SlaveGrindhouse (Remixes)REKIDS0272008
Radio SlaveBell Clap Dance (Remixes)REKIDS0282008
RunawayBrooklyn Club JamREKIDS0292008
Spencer ParkerThe Dreamer EPREKIDS0302008
Radio SlaveTantakatan(The Drunken Shed Mix)REKIDS0312008
Jjak HoganProfessor FeetREKIDS0322009
Mr. GMakes No SenseREKIDS0332009
ArtistTitleLabel NumberRelease Date
Santé & Steffen HerbSupervisionREKIDS0342009
VariousRevolution SamplerREKIDS0352009
Radio SlaveNo Sleep (Part Six)REKIDS0362009
Deepgroove & Jamie AndersonThe ClockREKIDS0372009
Worst Case ScenarioHot BeefREKIDS0382009
Toby TobiasSpace Shuffle (Remixes)REKIDS0392009
Spencer ParkerMy HeartREKIDS0402009
BaekaRight At ItREKIDS0412009
Radio SlaveNo Sleep (Part Six)(Remixes)REKIDS0422009
AlexkidCeli Dub EPREKIDS0432009
Chris Liebing / Speedy JDiscombobulated / KlaveREKIDS0442009
Nina KravizPain In the AssREKIDS0452009
Nikola GalaThe Pump EPREKIDS0462010
Radio SlaveI Don't Need A Cure For ThisREKIDS0472010
Toby TobiasYou Know EPREKIDS0482010
James TeejSeven Day MendREKIDS0492010
Radio SlaveI Don't Need A Cure For This (Remixes)REKIDS0502010
Matt Tolfrey & Chris SylvesterAlmost ThereREKIDS0512010
Nina KravizI'm WeekREKIDS0522010
Radio SlaveEast WestREKIDS0532010
Nikola GalaThe Beginning EPREKIDS0542011
Spencer ParkerI Think I Love YouREKIDS0552011
Ronny & RenzoHeartbreak ThemeREKIDS0562011
ButchButch's Raw Beats Vol. 1REKIDS0572011
Lee Van DowskiOnREKIDS0582011
Nina KravizGhetto KravizREKIDS0592012
Liviu Groza & Kennedy SmithCould Be AnybodyREKIDS0602012
Spencer ParkerVersions FrançaiseREKIDS0612012
Nikola GalaOnlyREKIDS0622012
The Rhythm OdysseyCelestial Vibrations EPREKIDS0632012
Nina KravizAus feat. King Aus On The MicREKIDS0642012
Nathan Barato feat. The Ride Committee & RoxyBack Up QueenREKIDS0652012
DAPBrush Your LipsREKIDS0662012
Radio SlaveLive EditsREKIDS0672012
Nina KravizSteve Rachmad / Kink RemixesREKIDS0682012

Rek'd

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TitleLabel NumberRelease Date
Dustin ZahnStranger (To Stability)REKD0012009
Paul Harris & Alex TepperTerrisREKD0022009
The EchologistHustle EPREKD0032009
Richard SeeleyMas ProfundoREKD0042009
AberrantKirkbride's DungeonREKD0052010
Paul Harris & Alex TepperTerris (Remixes)REKD0062010
Radio SlaveRoof TopREKD0072010
Radio SlaveK-Maze (The Ornaments Remixes)REKD0082011
Nina KravizGhetto Kraviz EditsREKD0092012
Radio SlaveLoose JointREKD0102012

Pyramids of mars

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TitleLabel NumberRelease Date
Quiet VillageToo High To Move: The Quiet Village RemixesPOMCD0012012
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TitleLabel NumberRelease Date
Mudd / François KToo High To Move: The Quiet Village Remix SamplerPOM0012012

Artists

Additional Remixers

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Artists. Rekids. 6 February 2012.
  2. Web site: Releases. Rekids. 6 February 2012.
  3. Web site: Dustin Zahn – Stranger (To Stability). Discogs. Discogs. 6 February 2012.
  4. Web site: Matt Edwards preps debut album as The Machine. RA News. 6 February 2012.
  5. Web site: Nina Kraviz unveils debut album. RA News. Resident Advisor Ltd.. 6 February 2012.
  6. Web site: Selected Client List. Red Design + Art Direction. 6 February 2012.
  7. Web site: Medicom Toy. Firmament - Berlin Renaissance. THE-GLADE. 19 January 2012.

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