Amato are proud to present the exclusive distribution of brand new Los Angeles label Leftwing Productions. First up is an exclusive track by no other than the Charlatans. The a side consists of a mad instrumental that�s not too far away from the likes of the Dub Pistols, with squelching bass and some very nice DJ scratching that carries the track along very nicely. This should appeal to house and breaks fans in equal measure. The b side consists of two tracks that Charlatans fans would expect from them, with the screeching guitars and grooving basslines that has seen this 5 piece band gain worldwide recognition for the past 15 years.

To say Chab is going from strength to strength is an understatement, his label Imago has come on in leaps and bounds over the last 6 months. 'Unknown' is a quirky piece that moves all over the place with techy electro drums, dark stabs and a wicked bassline. The b side sees him deliver one of his best remixes to date and is destined for dancefloor destruction - it will have you begging for mercy, but screaming for more.The multi-talented Brian Stillwater teams with up the progressive newcomer Alex Gardel to great effect.

The Crazy Drummer has been working at one of Holland's best mastering companies for quite some years and decided to start producing his own �master' pieces for Spinnin Records. His very first release was an instant success due to its refreshing and upfront sound and of course all the follow ups of this Dutch mastermind were an international success as well. For two years, Sunrise Recordings (a division of Spinnin') has brought you the finest hard house and club-trance tracks from the Netherlands. Artists like E-Craig, The Crazy Drummer, Natural Born Grooves and TDR have made their way to the top of many charts in the past. Again, Sunrise Recordings brings you a house classic with a brand new flavor added on top of its original mix.

4 lush mixes from Kerri Chandler of this soulful vocal house track. On side A we have a latino-house affair with an accapella on the flip. Side C has a wicked smooth dub mix and the package ends with a chilled version featuring the vocals to full effect.

Amato are very very proud to announce the exclusive worldwide distribution of Cyber records from Holland. A prolific label, with well established artists like DJ Nukem & Chab, Yahel and DJ Gogo, this label has found its rightful home at last. To say Yahel is on a roll is an understatement, side A 'Run Away' is already featured on Armin Van Buuren's '002 Basic Instinct' compilation and the B side 'Massive Control' is featured on the New Gatecrasher cd named 'Experience 2002'. Simple, moody, deep and seductive with a strangely infectious bassline, add a smooth, spaced out backing track and you have a classy bit of progressive house music.

Mobi-D, already a big name in the fields of producing and DJing, has turned in a stomping track that is full of tough riffs to make any crowd sweat. Relying on predominantly hard-edged samples, he has yet again captured the essence of the harder-style of banging house music that 12� Inch Thumpers have defined over a number of releases. The AA side is the 3rd time that Sol Ray has featured on 12� Thumpers and what a beauty this remix is too. It is more bouncy than the A side and has a slightly cheeky side with charming stabs that will build the crowd to a frenzy. The bassline gives the tune a tongue-in-cheek drive that, when added to a delicate mix of rolling percussion is sheer aural pleasure.

Sadly Johnny Newell (RR Fierce) has passed away since this track was sent to the pressing plant back in early December, but all who knew Johnny will know that he would have wanted the party to go on. Johnny had releases on Vicous Circle, Tinrib, DP Recordings, Alien Trax and Cut�N�Dry as well as recently setting up his own imprint, Fierce �Technik. His DJing built a fierce reputation on the underground circuit, playing regularly at venues such as Turnmills and Bagleys. 'Rock Da Spot' is a fitting reminder of an artist who�ll be remembered for his ability to pick up the pace at any point in the night with his unique brand of �Hard As Fuck� Nu NRG and Hard House. The irrepressible Knuckleheadz have been brought on board to deliver the remix treatment, and they turn out a groovy, bass heavy interpretation that still packs a hefty punch. This rip-roaring release is guaranteed to leave a lasting impact wherever heard, so play it hard and bang it out loud, RR Fierce style.

A wicked instrumental cover version of the 80's classic, Bronski Beat's 'Smalltown Boy'. Grinder are Dave Parkinson (Fergie, Durango 95 and Tall Paul's engineer) and Aron Paramor (of Contact Assist fame). This is their debut and features a remix by Prime Mover, Grinder's alter ego. Already a firm favourite at hard dance clubs such as Frantic, Storm, Cheeky Little Monkey and Sundissential, this record is currently being hammered by Fergie, Anne Savage, Steve Hill, Tidy Boys and many more.

"Send me another one now - mines nearly worn out I've played it so manytimes!" - Mark Kavanagh

"Both mixes are storming - hard house trance nu-energy all rolled intoone - quality stuff!" - Massive Records, Oxford

"Absolutely Massive!" - Nick Rafferty, Sundissential

OTR has released some massive tracks from Europe and is also developing home grown talent, all the while maintaining its reputation for diversity and consistent high quality. OTR is the subject of a label profile in the forthcoming issue of Upfront magazine. Steadily building up a fanbase through his remixing on such tracks as �Nuclear Device� by Derler & Klitzing and �Hardcore Mother� by Chromedioxide II, both on OTR, Kaygee is fast becoming a favourite with those who know their music, due to his unique and original sound. He has had remixing offers come in from Nu-Life, Cleveland City and has further remixes commissioned for OTR. Featuring relentless percussion and inventive breaks, �The Nu-Tech EP� fuses hard house and techno together to take things in an exciting new direction for fans of harder music.

Nebula is the home to commercial club tracks from the likes of John �OO� Fleming, Dumonde, Blank & Jones, Future Breeze and the mighty top 20 DJ Tiësto (no 6 recently in DJ�s top 100 DJs) and has a proven track record in potential chart crossover club hits. Picked up from German trance imprint Alphabet City, Lepore 'Trust Me' is a thumping slice of commercial German hard trance with a hooky female vocal. Lepore is a pseudonym for the more commercial side of an underground German progressive producer. Sorry we can�t name him! Answers on a postcard please? Dejure are known for their massive 'Sanctuary' on Seb Fontaine�s Spot On label. Here they give Lepore their trademark uplifting trance work over that is massive at clubs at the moment. As featured on Trance Anthems.

After a long spell out of the picture, the awesome Mau Mau make a welcome return to your turntables. After projects on Red Parrot and US label Four Play, Wallop have persuaded Joe Flanagan to collaborate with the Wallop man himself, Lee Morrison. The duo has come up with a wicked house groove combining tough percussion, hooky vocals and bouncing basslines. The flip side sees Lee team up with Alec Milliner of Manhattan fame to deliver a tough tribal interpretation under the guise of Intastella. This mix has already received plays from Dave Seaman and both sides have now been aired on Seb Fontaine�s Radio One show.

One of those records that will forever be a defining classic, 'Pulsar' was Mauro Picotto's underground follow-up to his first Top 40 'Lizard'. Released in 1999, the track became a soundtrack to the Ibizan summer of trance and still remains in the record box of all big room DJs to this day as a surefire way to win over any crowd. Fast forward to 2002 via Mauro Picotto's meteroric rise to international superstardom in both the realms of club and chart and it's time to feel the Pulse:
1. MEGAMIND MIX - A tough tech-trance remix designed for use on all hardfloors. Full support from Dave Pearce and those who like to have a little wallop in the mix!
2. DJ TIËSTO REMIX - Alongside Mauro Picotto, Tiësto is the most popular pan-European DJ/Producer of the 21st Century! Suitable for both the mainstream and the super clubs, this is his first production since his national chart and radio smash 'Urban Train' which hit Top 20 at the tail end of 2001.
3. PICOTTO VERDI MIX - Over the last 12 months Mauro has carved himself a reputation for producing some of the most cutting edge techno to hit the dancefloor in recent years. This mix is named after his seminal track 'Verdi' which was one of the most popular underground records of 2001 with ten consecutive plays on Judge Jules' Radio One show throughout the summer.
4. �THE OTHERS� ALBUM SAMPLER MIX - Mauro Picotto gives the world a teaser for his forthcoming artist album 'The Other' in this rapid-fire 15minute mix which includes the current dance floor anthems 'Verdi', 'Bangkok', 'Awesome', 'Hong Kong' and of course, 'Pulsar' itself. The ideal soundtrack for that manic drive to the 24hr Petrol Station for supplies once the club shuts!

Featured in Bad Boy's successful 'Bangin In The Box' mix compilation, 'Everybody' is one of the most requested tracks from both DJs and record stores worldwide. It features a slammin shuffling disco loop with a robotic vocal riding over the top and an incredible mid-breakdown. For the accapella junkies, there are two vocal loops / Dj tools included. 'Reconditioned' is on the harder edge of house with thick chunky teched-out overtones that will rock any dancefloor.

Kenny Shifter makes his return to Fluid Recordings UK with the release of his second single �Six� this March. 'Six' is the Shifter�s follow up to Fused, a single that was supported across the board by top DJs including John Digweed. The original mix of Six is a sonic solution for any clued up dancefloor; combining a tough, driving rhythm, shimmering hi hats and an ensemble of electronic insect noises. The relentless hook is complemented by a twisting subsonic bass line, which subtly teases a drifting synthetic melody. The Dub toys with a conga driven rhythm session and a funky cut�n�paste bass line, adding a new dimension to the main mix. More stripped down, less melodic and more of a groover, the chunky analogue stabs accompany a vocal audio chant, giving a no nonsense house arrangement for 2002.

Chainsaw was first heard by Lee Haslam @ the Popkomm festival in 2001, and since then, has been causing a real stir amongst the hard house fraternity, with compilation appearances on Euphoria 2 and Fergie�s 'Headliners' album to name a few. Tidy deliver this pumping slice of manic tech trance with a new addition to the import release on Pulsive Records�..The Freek Remix. The Freek (newly signed to Tidy Management) is famous for his collaborations with Mac Zimms, but on his debut outing he delivers a cool interpretation, which compliments the Crow mix to great effect making this a very nice double header. Judge for yourself.

Not many 12s boast 2 complete different styles, yet maintain excellent feedback from the jocks and respect for the opposite side of the vinyl. Here the man simply known as Skydiver lets loose on his debut for the brand new 'do as it pleases' Piquantrax label. Skydiver is gaining excellent feedback from The TCR crew and king of the breaks Rennie Pilgrem quotes the track as a breath of fresh air in the New Skool category. He has opted to champion the 12� and is currently submitting an outstanding review in 7 magazine. Ricky Morrison (M&S) was one of the first to compliment the flip titled 'Think' and states that the reactions are phenomenal and it has become a concrete rock in his box.

Unit 2 is the brainchild of 2 producers, Janu Kabuki and Jean T. Ecoute, although those names may mean little to the general public as yet because they are pseudonyms. Listen to �Tanztablette� and you know you�re listening to a big league production. One day all will be revealed, but not today, and not by us. This is a brand new record by two leading European club star producers, a tough hard-edged european club-house hit with a killer riff, and an astonishing UK hard-house remix on the AA side from the KlubdoctorZ. Residents at the Saturday night Curious club at Bournemouth�s Opera House, home of Slinky, they have also recently remixed Red Alien for Nebula, Stargazers' �Anybody Out There� (Airheadz), and are working on a new remix of 4Motion's �Over 4 Me�.

Having stormed the national charts in Germany, Holland, Italy, Spain, France and of course the UK, Mauro Picotto is in pole position to deliver the defining dance album of 2002. Successfully marrying the highest underground accolades with commercial achievements that would make most boy bands green with envy, Picotto has delivered compilation albums before (most notably the 60,000 selling Metamorphose techno compilation in Germany, an impressive figure as there was almost no marketing spend whatsoever just word-of-mouth...), but this is the holy grail for his legion of fans both here and abroad. Packed full of his recent club and chart hits including a slew of 'tunes of the year' from all British media and taste makers including Judge Jules, Mixmag, Ministry, DJ and Seven Magazine this is an artist album that contains no fillers and true to Mauro's reputation as an uncompromising producer and DJ it bangs from start to finish, just what the doctor ordered!

Tracklisting:

1. Pulsar (Picotto Verdi Mix)
2. Awesome!!!
3. Hong Kong
4. Like A Dog
5. Cyberfood
6. Joyenergizer (Mauro Picotto Mix)
7. Back To Cali
8. Verdi
9. Bangkok
10. Charm
11. Transponder
12. Pulsar (Megamind Mix)