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CNTXT 031EP
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Contexterrior presents four key cuts from Bloody Mary's Black Pearl album for a dancefloor-friendly EP. The upbeat gallop and twinkling sheen of "Sed Non Satiata" underscores a guest spot from Señor Coconut vocalist and Cadenza producer, Argenis Brito, while "Moetstra Et Errabunda" takes things deeper with a swingy electro-stomp. Danton Eeprom adds his sexy, distorted growl to Mary's cavernous beats for "Semper Eadum," one of the album's funkiest tracks. Finally, she pays tribute to Detroit with the smooth and somber "Duellum."
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CNTXT 003CD
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Contexterrior presents Black Pearl by Berlin's Marjorie Migliaccio aka Bloody Mary -- not only is it her debut full-length, but it also the first artist album to appear on the label in its 7-year history. Mary presents 11 tracks that explore techno, melodic ambience and haphazard breakbeats, resulting in an album that stays true to the spirit of Contexterrior: dancefloor expediency balanced with unapologetic experimentalism. Marjorie Migliaccio began her DJ career in her homeland of France in the early part of the decade, and by 2005, established a reputation that brought her to some of Europe's biggest clubs. After relocating to Berlin, she began her interest in production, leading to a pair of EPs on Sender Records, and becoming a true international DJ, touring throughout North and South America. She soon met Sierra_Sam of ToysForBoys Records, who released more of her work, including her first mix CD, Tanz Mit Mir (TFBRC 002CD). Anyone who has seen Bloody Mary work the dancefloor knows that she is more than just a skillful DJ; she is a personality, a force. And with Black Pearl, the case is no different. Mary's charm infuses every track, finding light within the shadows. More than just a slap-dash collection of tracks, this album is woven together by a common theme: discovering beauty buried beneath the darkness. This idea of contrast was inspired by the poetry of Charles Baudelaire, especially Les Fleurs du Mal (The Flowers of Evil), originally published 1857. In this controversial work, the poet used symbols (jewels, alcohol, lesbians, vampires) to express greater themes of erotic love, decadence and mortality. The title track (also the album's first single) perfectly captures the spirit of Baudelaire, with its dynamic, storming beats contrasted by smooth, cinematic strings. What's more, her international perspective has informed the music, with the Detroit debris of "Duellum" and the Latin flavor of "Sed Non Satiata." With production help from Sierra_Sam and label boss Jay Haze, plus contributions from Argenis Brito, Danton Eeprom and Jona, Mary has rounded up an assortment of diverse tracks that manage to cohere into a bigger picture.
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CNTXT 030EP
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"Berlin's Bloody Mary presents Black Pearl, the lead single and title track from her forthcoming debut album, featuring interpretations by Sascha Funke (BPitchControl) and Jay Haze (Contexterrior/TuningSpork). Inspired by Charles Baudelaire's controversial Les Fleurs Du Mal (The Flowers of Evil), Bloody Mary headed into the studio with her friend and collaborator Sierra Sam. Her work culminated in a series of productions that reflect the French poet's contrasting dynamics, discovering beauty buried beneath the darkness. Hence the title, 'Black Pearl.' Mary's original album version begins by blending breakbeat and tribal elements, paving the way for the cinematic strings. This track is true to Contexterrior's manifesto of releasing music fit for both the dancefloor and the headphones: Its percussive stomp gets bodies moving, while its sweeping strings provides the soundtrack for daydreams. BPitch mainstay Sascha Funke contributes a remix that begins with hypnotic pings and pulsating sub-bass, but after cleansing the palette with this stark minimalism, we hear refreshing melodic chimes gush forth, overwhelming the taste buds like a shot of mango nectar. Brave and majestic, Sascha's remix is a glowing beacon of optimism for any dark nightclub. Next is label founder Jay Haze's edit, which morphs the melody into a shimmering deep house context. Finally, a second appearance from Sascha with his sparse rework, a beats-only track for the more adventurous DJs who know how to work it."
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TFBRC 002CD
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After almost four years of releases and other activities, Toys For Boys Records is proud to present its second compilation, the first DJ mix by France-born, Berlin-based DJ Bloody Mary, one of the leading artists of the genre. Mary has been touring the world with her impressive DJ skills, setting the crowds on fire from New York to Mexico to Paris. Mary chose her favorite tracks from Toys For Boys by Jona, Grinser, Quenum, Sierra_Sam, Marcus Vector, Gerome Sportelli, Jeik, and mixed them with selections from friends' labels (Einmaleins, Sender, Contexterrior, Tuning Spork, Mobilee, Leena, Upon You, Lessizmore, etc.). The result is an always building, techy, groovy flux of music: the perfect companion for your pre- or after-parties. Other artists include: Miss Fitz, Tolga Fidan, Lee Jones, Daniel Dreier, Marco Resmann, Lust Addict, Phage, Sarah Goldfarb, Agnès, Lee Van Dowski, Tom Dazing, Hugo, Pompoelmoessap, Benno Blome, and Michal Ho.
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SENDER 062EP
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"Who ever has been to Aix en Provence at the Mediterranean in France, will find it hard to stop rhapsodizing about it. For towns like Aix they invented the word picturesque. This colorful and quaint beauty makes us sulky-grey metro-Berlin people's eyes bleed. Nevertheless Mary Jane aka Bloody Mary swapped the Cours Mirabeau with the Berlin TVTower and shows the big city where it's at with her dusky-deep minimal techno. This could not remain undiscovered very long, because Bloody Mary is mixing her ingredients of deep basses, profoundly buzzing sound-effects and bleeps with such a precision, that you get pitchforked onto the dancefloor right away, where standing ovations take turns with tumultuous dance-scenes. The record has been co-produced by Tassilo Ippenberger, also known from his Pan-Pot project on Mobilee Records. Three tracks, that don't leave any question unanswered and match with Sender perfectly."
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