2010 was an exceptional year for the Slovenian artist and 1605 record label boss Umek. Widely regarded as one of the most influential players in the global techno scene and a true pioneer of forward thinking electronic music, it was a year that saw him pack out the biggest clubs and land numerous download chart topping releases including “Back in the Race” and “OMGWTF”. We had also the chance to interview Umek a few days ago. Consistently creating a cutting edge sound that continues to evolve and remain at the forefront of an ever shifting market, Toolroom are delighted to announce Umek as the next DJ to preside over the latest in our Toolroom Knights compilation series.

TOOLROOM KNIGHTS MIXED BY UMEK – CD1
Alex Kenji - My Oscar
Christian Fischer - Drift 
D-Becker - Not Against  
Da Fresh - That Body  
Dean Newton - Kuraitani  
Denis Underground - Nice Evil  
DJ Tonio - Buzz Buzz  
Elay Lazutkin - Ibiza  
Funkagenda - Astana
Kiko - Tweak
Koen Groeneveld -CVR
Koen Groeneveld - Rudder
Mar-C & Kobbe - You You You
Matteo DiMarr & Adam K - Bum Bom
Michael Woods - Nitro
Mike Spaccavento - That’s Done It
Oscar L - NY Funk
Spartaque - Raise Me
ThreeSixty - Dominion

TOOLROOM KNIGHTS MIXED BY UMEK – CD2
Austin Leeds - Leibowitz
Butch - XTC (Riva Starr Cut)  
Christian Cambas - The Robospanker
Christian Smith - The Price Of Freedom
Gary Beck - Get Down
Hertz & Subway Baby - Exterminine
Hertz - Red Ryder
Jon Rundell - Flex
Just’n Toko - Let Me Dig 
Mike Vale - Rising Up
Phunk Investigation - Wall Of Sound
Traumer - Rolling Life
Umek - Novi Sad (Uto Karem Remix)  
Umek - Sarajevo
Umek vs PHNTM - Dead Space 
Uto Karem - Utopolys
Weekend Heroes - Fear Factor

Featuring no less than 8 album exclusives, 36 carefully selected tracks in total and 2 superb DJ Mixes, Umek doesn’t hold back as the gauntlet is laid down for a twisted, fast paced techno masterclass. So, fasten your seatbelts and brace yourself for an aural onslaught that will leave you battered, bruised but begging for more...

Toolroom Knights Mixed by Umek features 2 exclusives by the main man himself, with the first being his collaboration with PHNTM “Dead Space”, a nod towards his groovier side whilst “Sarajevo” is filled with funky dance floor flavours.

Key highlights of the album are undoubtedly Phunk Investigation’s relentless “Wall Of Sound” and the pulsating “Red Ryder” from Hertz which quite literally rips through the speakers with a violent bassline forming the equivalent of a heavy blow to the back of the skull.

Christian Camba’s “The Robospanker” and the exclusive new track from Traumer “Rolling Life” continue the driving grooves whilst “That Body” by Da Fresh and Mike Spaccaventos “That’s Done It” conjure up deep, early morning, heads down monsters.

Notable entries also include Michael Woods “Nitro” released some weeks ago, Koen Groeneveld “CVR”, Funkagenda “Astana”, Riva Starr’s remix of Butch’s “XTC” plus further tracks from ThreeSixty, Matteo DiMarr, Adam K and a whole load more.

A must have compilation that will be released on the 13th of March as digital and CD versions.

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