Rekids
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2015}}
{{Use British English|date=August 2015}}
{{Infobox record label
| founded = 2006
| founder = Matt Edwards
James Masters
| country = England
| 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.{{cite web|title=Artists|url=http://rekids.com/artists|work=Rekids|accessdate=6 February 2012}} 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.{{cite web|title=Releases|url=http://rekids.com/releases|work=Rekids|accessdate=6 February 2012}}
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.{{cite web|title=Dustin Zahn – Stranger (To Stability)|url=http://www.discogs.com/Dustin-Zahn-Stranger-To-Stability/release/1933072|work=Discogs|publisher=Discogs|accessdate=6 February 2012}} 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.).{{cite web|title=Matt Edwards preps debut album as The Machine|url=http://www.residentadvisor.net/news.aspx?id=12804|work=RA News|accessdate=6 February 2012}}
REKIDS010CD, Nina Kraviz's debut album was also released as a double-vinyl with gatefold sleeve as well as on CD.{{cite web|title=Nina Kraviz unveils debut album|url=http://www.residentadvisor.net/news.aspx?id=15410|work=RA News|publisher=Resident Advisor Ltd.|accessdate=6 February 2012}}
The label also takes special care with the artwork for each release, working mostly with Brighton-based 'Red Design'.{{cite web|title=Selected Client List|url=http://www.red-design.co.uk/#860256/Clients|work=Red Design + Art Direction|accessdate=6 February 2012}} 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.{{cite web|title=Medicom Toy|url=http://www.firmamentberlin.com/medicom_toy/22569/rekids_x_devilrobots_kubrick_-_japan_relief.html|work=Firmament - Berlin Renaissance|publisher=THE-GLADE|accessdate=19 January 2012}}
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=
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!width="30%"|Artist !width="40%"|Title !width="15%"|Label Number !width="15%"|Release Date |
| Luke Solomon
|The Difference Engine |REKIDS002CD |2008 |
| Toby Tobias
|Space Shuffle |REKIDS003CD |2008 |
| James Teej
|Evening Harvest |REKIDS005CD |2010 |
| The Machine
|RedHead |REKIDS006CD |2010 |
| Mr. G
|Still Here (Get On Down) |REKIDS007CD |2010 |
| Luke Solomon
|The Difference Engine (Redux) |REKIDS008CD |2010 |
| Nina Kraviz
|Nina Kraviz |REKIDS010CD |2012 |
| Mr. G
|State Of Flux |REKIDS011CD |2012 |
=Compilations=
- Various - ONE (REKIDS001CD, 2007)
- Various - Rekids Revolution (REKIDS004CD, 2009)
- Radio Slave - Works! Selected Remixes 2006 - 2010 (REKIDS009CD, 2011)
=Singles=
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| class= wikitable
!width="30%"|Artist !width="40%"|Title !width="15%"|Label Number !width="15%px"|Release Date |
| Radio Slave
|My Bleep |REKIDS001 |2006 |
| REKID
|Next Stop Chicago |REKIDS002 |2006 |
| Toby Tobias
|A Close Shave |REKIDS003 |2006 |
| Mr. G
|E.C.G.'ed |REKIDS004 |2006 |
| Radio Slave
|Secret Base |REKIDS005 |2006 |
| Spencer Parker
|Beautiful Noise |REKIDS006 |2006 |
| Luke Solomon
|Ghouls |REKIDS007 |2006 |
| Radio Slave
|No Sleep (Part One) |REKIDS008 |2006 |
| Radio Slave
|No Sleep (Part Two) |REKIDS009 |2006 |
| Matt O'Brien
|Serotone |REKIDS010 |2006 |
| Toby Tobias
|Dave's Sex Bits |REKIDS011 |2007 |
| Audiofly & Paul Harris
|Miscalate |REKIDS012 |2007 |
| Mr. G
|U Askin'? |REKIDS013 |2007 |
| Discemi
|Data Sapiens |REKIDS014 |2007 |
| Kenny Hawkes & David Parr
|Gemini |REKIDS015 |2007 |
| Radio Slave
|Screaming Hands (Remixes) |REKIDS016 |2007 |
| Various
|Rekids One Sampler |REKIDS017 |2007 |
| Radio Slave
|Bell Clap Dance |REKIDS018 |2007 |
| Jjak Hogan
|Jjak Hogan EP |REKIDS019 |2008 |
| Luke Solomon
|The Darkest Secret |REKIDS020 |2008 |
| Toby Tobias
|Nervoso EP |REKIDS021 |2008 |
| Radio Slave
|No Sleep (Part Four) |REKIDS022 |2008 |
| Veinte Tres
|Serpiente Cosmica |REKIDS023 |2008 |
| Radio Slave
|No Sleep (Part Five) |REKIDS024 |2008 |
| Luke Solomon
|Robots |REKIDS025 |2008 |
| Toby Tobias
|The Feeling |REKIDS026 |2008 |
| Radio Slave
|Grindhouse (Remixes) |REKIDS027 |2008 |
| Radio Slave
|Bell Clap Dance (Remixes) |REKIDS028 |2008 |
| Runaway
|Brooklyn Club Jam |REKIDS029 |2008 |
| Spencer Parker
|The Dreamer EP |REKIDS030 |2008 |
| Radio Slave
|Tantakatan|(The Drunken Shed Mix) |REKIDS031 |2008 |
| Jjak Hogan
|Professor Feet |REKIDS032 |2009 |
| Mr. G
|Makes No Sense |REKIDS033 |2009 |
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!width="30%"|Artist !width="40%"|Title !width="15%"|Label Number !width="15%"|Release Date |
| Santé & Steffen Herb
|Supervision |REKIDS034 |2009 |
| Various
|Revolution Sampler |REKIDS035 |2009 |
| Radio Slave
|No Sleep (Part Six) |REKIDS036 |2009 |
| Deepgroove & Jamie Anderson
|The Clock |REKIDS037 |2009 |
| Worst Case Scenario
|Hot Beef |REKIDS038 |2009 |
| Toby Tobias
|Space Shuffle (Remixes) |REKIDS039 |2009 |
| Spencer Parker
|My Heart |REKIDS040 |2009 |
| Baeka
|Right At It |REKIDS041 |2009 |
| Radio Slave
|No Sleep (Part Six)(Remixes) |REKIDS042 |2009 |
| Alexkid
|Celi Dub EP |REKIDS043 |2009 |
| Chris Liebing / Speedy J
|Discombobulated / Klave |REKIDS044 |2009 |
| Nina Kraviz
|Pain In the Ass |REKIDS045 |2009 |
| Nikola Gala
|The Pump EP |REKIDS046 |2010 |
| Radio Slave
|I Don't Need A Cure For This |REKIDS047 |2010 |
| Toby Tobias
|You Know EP |REKIDS048 |2010 |
| James Teej
|Seven Day Mend |REKIDS049 |2010 |
| Radio Slave
|I Don't Need A Cure For This (Remixes) |REKIDS050 |2010 |
| Matt Tolfrey & Chris Sylvester
|Almost There |REKIDS051 |2010 |
| Nina Kraviz
|I'm Week |REKIDS052 |2010 |
| Radio Slave
|East West |REKIDS053 |2010 |
| Nikola Gala
|The Beginning EP |REKIDS054 |2011 |
| Spencer Parker
|I Think I Love You |REKIDS055 |2011 |
| Ronny & Renzo
|Heartbreak Theme |REKIDS056 |2011 |
| Butch
|Butch's Raw Beats Vol. 1 |REKIDS057 |2011 |
| Lee Van Dowski
|On |REKIDS058 |2011 |
| Nina Kraviz
|Ghetto Kraviz |REKIDS059 |2012 |
| Liviu Groza & Kennedy Smith
|Could Be Anybody |REKIDS060 |2012 |
| Spencer Parker
|Versions Française |REKIDS061 |2012 |
| Nikola Gala
|Only |REKIDS062 |2012 |
| The Rhythm Odyssey
|Celestial Vibrations EP |REKIDS063 |2012 |
| Nina Kraviz
|Aus feat. King Aus On The Mic |REKIDS064 |2012 |
| Nathan Barato feat. The Ride Committee & Roxy
|Back Up Queen |REKIDS065 |2012 |
| DAP
|Brush Your Lips |REKIDS066 |2012 |
| Radio Slave
|Live Edits |REKIDS067 |2012 |
| Nina Kraviz
|Steve Rachmad / Kink Remixes |REKIDS068 |2012 |
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=Rek'd=
| class= wikitable
|+Singles !width="30%"|Artist !width="40%"|Title !width="15%"|Label Number !width="15%"|Release Date |
| Dustin Zahn
| Stranger (To Stability) |REKD001 | 2009 |
| Paul Harris & Alex Tepper
|Terris |REKD002 | 2009 |
| The Echologist
|Hustle EP |REKD003 |2009 |
| Richard Seeley
|Mas Profundo |REKD004 |2009 |
| Aberrant
|Kirkbride's Dungeon |REKD005 |2010 |
| Paul Harris & Alex Tepper
|Terris (Remixes) |REKD006 |2010 |
| Radio Slave
|Roof Top |REKD007 |2010 |
| Radio Slave
|K-Maze (The Ornaments Remixes) |REKD008 |2011 |
| Nina Kraviz
|Ghetto Kraviz Edits |REKD009 |2012 |
| Radio Slave
|Loose Joint |REKD010 |2012 |
=Pyramids of mars=
| class= wikitable
|+Compilations !width="30%"|Artist !width="40%"|Title !width="15%"|Label Number !width="15%"|Release Date |
| Quiet Village
| Too High To Move: The Quiet Village Remixes |POMCD001 | 2012 |
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|+Singles !width="30%"|Artist !width="40%"|Title !width="15%"|Label Number !width="15%"|Release Date |
| Mudd / François K
| Too High To Move: The Quiet Village Remix Sampler |POM001 | 2012 |
Artists
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- 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
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Additional Remixers
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- 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
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References
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External links
- [http://www.rekids.com/ Rekids.com] - Official Website
- [http://www.discogs.com/label/REKIDS Rekids] at Discogs.com
- [http://soundcloud.com/rekids Rekids] on SoundCloud
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