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Ok so here is the first installment of the Tropical Label Watch; each post will shed light on a label that you may or may not know very much or anything about. The posts will endeavour to open you up to new styles, artists and pathways to assist you in sourcing new music.
Toolroom Knights Ministry of Sound Party London
Toolroom Records is an independent record lable based out of Maidstone in the UK and is one of the most respected dance labels in the world. They started out in 2003 and presented an array of world-class talent and fresh new music; now into their 8th year of opperation and several sub labels to their name, they are renowned for their Beatport sponsored club night called "Toolroom Knights". They now have a full-time team who's sole purpose is to bring you the biggest and best parties touring Toolroom Knightsaround the globe.
Mark Knight
At the head of Toolroom Records is the musical talent Mark Knight, the label has had various big room, underground and mainstream hits from some of the biggest and most exciting names in the modern day dance era. Massive tracks include Mark Knight & Funkagenda's 'Man With Red Face', Spoon, Harris & Obernik's 'Baditude' and Fedde Le Grand's 'Just Trippin'. Some other stand out artists who have had releases on Toolroom Records include; Bart B More, Chris Lake, Benny Benassi, Dave Spoon, Dirty South, Fatboy Slim and Faithless just to name a few.
Toolroom Records holds itself one step ahead and are a perfect example of the new era of modern record labels; offering merchandise, downloads, ringtones and CD & 12" purchases all through their website. Along with this they provide their thousands of "Toolroom Members" with an up to date weekly newsletter with competitions and exclusive tracks/mixes.
"Toolroom Records is a label dedicated to its cause…here to stay at the very forefront of dance music!"
Check out their beatport page now and treat yourself to one of their new releases!
