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. 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.
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. 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.).
REKIDS010CD, Nina Kraviz's debut album was also released as a double-vinyl with gatefold sleeve as well as on CD.
The label also takes special care with the artwork for each release, working mostly with Brighton-based 'Red Design'. 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.
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 DateLuke SolomonThe Difference EngineREKIDS002CD2008Toby TobiasSpace ShuffleREKIDS003CD2008James TeejEvening HarvestREKIDS005CD2010The MachineRedHeadREKIDS006CD2010Mr. GStill Here (Get On Down)REKIDS007CD2010Luke SolomonThe Difference Engine (Redux)REKIDS008CD2010Nina KravizNina KravizREKIDS010CD2012Mr. GState Of FluxREKIDS011CD2012
Compilations
Various - ONE (REKIDS001CD, 2007) Various - Rekids Revolution (REKIDS004CD, 2009) Radio Slave - Works! Selected Remixes 2006 - 2010 (REKIDS009CD, 2011)
Singles
ArtistTitleLabel NumberRelease DateRadio SlaveMy BleepREKIDS0012006REKIDNext Stop ChicagoREKIDS0022006Toby TobiasA Close ShaveREKIDS0032006Mr. GE.C.G.'edREKIDS0042006Radio SlaveSecret BaseREKIDS0052006Spencer ParkerBeautiful NoiseREKIDS0062006Luke SolomonGhoulsREKIDS0072006Radio SlaveNo Sleep (Part One)REKIDS0082006Radio SlaveNo Sleep (Part Two)REKIDS0092006Matt O'BrienSerotoneREKIDS0102006Toby TobiasDave's Sex BitsREKIDS0112007Audiofly & Paul HarrisMiscalateREKIDS0122007Mr. GU Askin'?REKIDS0132007DiscemiData SapiensREKIDS0142007Kenny Hawkes & David ParrGeminiREKIDS0152007Radio SlaveScreaming Hands (Remixes)REKIDS0162007VariousRekids One SamplerREKIDS0172007Radio SlaveBell Clap DanceREKIDS0182007Jjak HoganJjak Hogan EPREKIDS0192008Luke SolomonThe Darkest SecretREKIDS0202008Toby TobiasNervoso EPREKIDS0212008Radio SlaveNo Sleep (Part Four)REKIDS0222008Veinte TresSerpiente CosmicaREKIDS0232008Radio SlaveNo Sleep (Part Five)REKIDS0242008Luke SolomonRobotsREKIDS0252008Toby TobiasThe FeelingREKIDS0262008Radio SlaveGrindhouse (Remixes)REKIDS0272008Radio SlaveBell Clap Dance (Remixes)REKIDS0282008RunawayBrooklyn Club JamREKIDS0292008Spencer ParkerThe Dreamer EPREKIDS0302008Radio SlaveTantakatan(The Drunken Shed Mix)REKIDS0312008Jjak HoganProfessor FeetREKIDS0322009Mr. GMakes No SenseREKIDS0332009
ArtistTitleLabel NumberRelease DateSanté & Steffen HerbSupervisionREKIDS0342009VariousRevolution SamplerREKIDS0352009Radio SlaveNo Sleep (Part Six)REKIDS0362009Deepgroove & Jamie AndersonThe ClockREKIDS0372009Worst Case ScenarioHot BeefREKIDS0382009Toby TobiasSpace Shuffle (Remixes)REKIDS0392009Spencer ParkerMy HeartREKIDS0402009BaekaRight At ItREKIDS0412009Radio SlaveNo Sleep (Part Six)(Remixes)REKIDS0422009AlexkidCeli Dub EPREKIDS0432009Chris Liebing / Speedy JDiscombobulated / KlaveREKIDS0442009Nina KravizPain In the AssREKIDS0452009Nikola GalaThe Pump EPREKIDS0462010Radio SlaveI Don't Need A Cure For ThisREKIDS0472010Toby TobiasYou Know EPREKIDS0482010James TeejSeven Day MendREKIDS0492010Radio SlaveI Don't Need A Cure For This (Remixes)REKIDS0502010Matt Tolfrey & Chris SylvesterAlmost ThereREKIDS0512010Nina KravizI'm WeekREKIDS0522010Radio SlaveEast WestREKIDS0532010Nikola GalaThe Beginning EPREKIDS0542011Spencer ParkerI Think I Love YouREKIDS0552011Ronny & RenzoHeartbreak ThemeREKIDS0562011ButchButch's Raw Beats Vol. 1REKIDS0572011Lee Van DowskiOnREKIDS0582011Nina KravizGhetto KravizREKIDS0592012Liviu Groza & Kennedy SmithCould Be AnybodyREKIDS0602012Spencer ParkerVersions FrançaiseREKIDS0612012Nikola GalaOnlyREKIDS0622012The Rhythm OdysseyCelestial Vibrations EPREKIDS0632012Nina KravizAus feat. King Aus On The MicREKIDS0642012Nathan Barato feat. The Ride Committee & RoxyBack Up QueenREKIDS0652012DAPBrush Your LipsREKIDS0662012Radio SlaveLive EditsREKIDS0672012Nina KravizSteve Rachmad / Kink RemixesREKIDS0682012
Rek'd +SinglesArtistTitleLabel NumberRelease DateDustin Zahn Stranger (To Stability)REKD001 2009Paul Harris & Alex TepperTerrisREKD002 2009The EchologistHustle EPREKD0032009Richard SeeleyMas ProfundoREKD0042009AberrantKirkbride's DungeonREKD0052010Paul Harris & Alex TepperTerris (Remixes)REKD0062010 Radio SlaveRoof TopREKD0072010Radio SlaveK-Maze (The Ornaments Remixes)REKD0082011Nina KravizGhetto Kraviz EditsREKD0092012Radio SlaveLoose JointREKD0102012
Pyramids of mars +CompilationsArtistTitleLabel NumberRelease DateQuiet Village Too High To Move: The Quiet Village RemixesPOMCD001 2012
+SinglesArtistTitleLabel NumberRelease DateMudd / François K Too High To Move: The Quiet Village Remix SamplerPOM001 2012
Artists
Radio Slave REKID Toby Tobias Mr. G Spencer Parker Luke Solomon Matt O'Brien Audiofly Paul Harris Discemi Kenny Hawkes David Parr Jjak Hogan Veinte Tres Danton Eeprom Runaway Santé Steffen Herb Deepgroove Jamie Anderson Worst Case Scenario Baeka Alexkid Chris Liebing Speedy J Nina Kraviz Nikola Gala James Teej Matt Tolfrey Christopher Sylvester Dustin Zahn Alex Tepper The Echologist Richard Seeley Aberrant The Machine Ronny & Renzo Butch Lee Van Dowski Liviu Groza Kennedy Smith The Rhythm Odyssey Nathan Barato DAP
Additional Remixers
Roman Flugel Jesse Rose Prins Thomas Rob Mello Ripperton Claude VonStroke Quiet Village Partial Arts Marcel Dettmann Josh Wink Cosmo Vitelli Tiger Timing Brontosaurus Sebo K Andomat 3000 I:Cube John Daly Dubfire Terrence Fixmer Slam Simon Baker Hippie Torales L.S.B Ajello Shed Adam Marshall Tedd Patterson Boola Christian Vogel Ben Klock Allez Allez Dave Ellesmere Tensnake Daniel Sanchez Michel Cleis Kaytronik Steve Lawler AFFKT Danny Fido Kenny Larkin DJ Sneak Melon Mendo Lewis Boardman Len Faki Reboot youANDme Rhauder Carl Craig Amine Edge Amir Alexander Molly D'Julz Ryan Elliott Matthew E DJ Qu Oliver $ 808 Fake Steve Rachmad KiNK
References
External links Rekids.com - Official Website Rekids at Discogs.com Rekids on SoundCloud