kink - hand made - rush hour
RH 123-12 - eu12''Genre: House
1. Hand Made feat. Rachel Row (Main Mix)
2. Hand Made (Dub Mix)
3. Express
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It's a new single by KiNK, so you know its going to be big! His first solo release since early 2011 and his debut for Rush Hour.
CLICK HERE FOR A VIDEO SHOWING THE MAKING OF A 'HANDMADE'
The Bulgarian is no stranger to Rush Hour as he kick started the RH sub-label Hour House Is Your Rush in 2008. Together with production partner Neville Watson he produced tracks like 'Inside Out' and 'Full Flight', through which they became known to a public at large and both are now classic recordings.
The title track is a typical KiNK work out, which is based around an infectious disco loop and is blown to summer anthem proportions by the anthemic break-down which features Rachel Row on vocals. Hands in the air music doesn't get any more stylish than this.
On the flip we find 'Express', which can be added to the list of train songs (there seems to be a list on Wikipedia that is dedicated to songs about trains). In any case, this track is one sexy piece of funk.. A sleek groove that rides around all sounds that train: horns, whistles, train tracks, you name it.. Soul Train!
DJ / Press Quotes
"WOOOOOW!!! One of the best releases I have ever heard from KiNK!! And that's says a lot, huuuuge fan here!! Will play this to death :)" (Darko Esser, Wolfskuil Records)"Hand Made Dub is the one for me." (Matt Tolfrey)
"Big fan of Kink since the Hour House days! Loving all three, thanks DK" (Declan Kelly)
"always Great Stuff from Kink" (Shlomi Aber)
"Loving this; Kink's the man!" (Wim Plug)
"Man this is sick. Pure House grooves!" (Nick Chacona)
"Thee Dub and Express sounds like dope stuff" (Samuel L Session, DJ)
"THis is wonderful!" (James Huxley, Pulse Radio)
"nice" (Frank Wiedemann, AME / Innervisions)
"i believe the ghost of chaka khan would like this, when she dies. i'm in." (Jimmy Edgar)
"considering for review on dj mag italia" (Giorgio Valletta, DJ Mag (Italie) // Rumore)
"Sounds really sweet!! Exactly what i need." (Norihiko Kawai (waxpoetics, posivision japan))
"epic!" (Dave Seaman)
"KINK is THE MAN --- I am a biiiiiiiig fan - full support of course" (Laurent Garnier)
"dope tracks! " (Pack Up And Dance, GROOVE ARMADA)
"look forward to hearing and playing out. as you know, I'm a fan!" (Josh Wink, Ovum)
"Express is dope. " (Dixon, DJ Dixon)
"quality e.p...will play all traxx , club and radio...thnx..c" (Charles Webster)
"Beautiful piece of music. Absoulutely." (Vince Watson)
"the YT clip killed me,im deeply impressed by it... respect! and the track:killer!!!! nothing more to add .. till" (Till von Sein)
"Nice one Strahil..another cool release :) " (Darren Emerson)
"great ep, I think express is the one for me... but as I said..all tunes are great" (Roland Appel, Roland Appel)
"Fabulous stuff, what else? Dub and Express are my favs." (Kostijn Egberts, Ismusic)
"KINK rocked it... dope!!! full support!. - Mr. V" (Mr V)
"Quality vibes with a nice summer edge, just in time" (James Barrie, Radio / Journalist / Consultant)
"kink is a bink!" (Michel de Hey, Michel de Hey)
"The Dub is sick, def. feeling the other tracks too. KiNK does it again! " (Brett Johnson)
"the preview of the original it's really strong" (Christian Zingales, Blow Up Mag)
"man the DUB MIX of HAND MADE is awesome " (Nikola Baytala, Tweekin' Records / Buyer)
"DUB MIX!!" (Eric Duncan (Rub-n-Tug, Still Going))
"Love the video for this 12" - really brings it to life. Juno Plus review on the way. " (Aaron Coultate, Juno)
"nice package! " (Andre Lodemann)
"express is my fav!!" (Michael Leuffen, PRINZ RUHRGEBIET, WOM Magazin, Piranha)
"golden ! happy to play new Kink's material ! " (Feadz, Ed Banger / Man Recordings)
"Good and quite different tracks from Kink that I dig." (Christopher Çolak, Radikal Hayat)
"Loving the Dub!!! Fucking Awesome!" (Carlos Valdes, Soulrock)
"crikey this is an absolute belter even by Kink's very high standards. handmade the original is my favourite on first listen but can't wait to play these tomorrow." (Ewan Pearson)
"Luv it, good vocal & a good groove " (Mousse T, Peppermint Jam)
"Great package. Will be playing all of these, I think the Dub of "Hand Made" is my favorite on first listen. " (Francois Kevorkian, Wave Music)
"Nice package! Support!" (Shinedoe (intacto ))
"Damn, all three tracks are bombs but "Express" is just stunning. "Orange Blossom Special" in techno-style, great!" (Norman Nodge, MDR / Panorama Bar)
"hot stuff " (justin robertson)
"Express is the one for me, im a sucker for a locomotive theme!" (L-vis 1990)
"Express sounds tasty!" (Raul Saaremets)
"amazing :) solid release, dub mix is my pick. thanks. JT" (James Taylor, FBI Radio)
"kink amazing :-)" (Ellen Allien, BPitch Control)
"Very nice :)" (James Zabiela)
"Such a fan of Kink, and this is another great release! wowow" (Jacques Greene)
"I love both Han Made mixes, thanks!" (Dimitri Kneppers)
"RUSH HOURE JE VOUS AIME" (Agoria, Agoria)
"Really feeling the Dub and Express..Kink is Fiyyah "K"" (Karizma)
"Express is for me. Good bassline and cool atmosphere. Thanks!" (Yaya (desolat))
"KiNK delivers. Original mix is very decent!" (Tale Of Us)
"Kink nails it to the floor once again! always fresh, musical, full of groove and a huge sound. full marks! " (Jimpster, Freerange)
"superb. original mix....and dub." (Michael Rutten, SOULSEARCHING STUDIO FFM.)
"interesting summer house vibes! thank you!" (Pär Grindvik, Stockholm Ltd)
"great, as always with kink! and i love the video of the making of hand made, what great inspiration.." (Axel Boman, Studio Barnhus)
"Stunning release...thankyou x" (Anna Wall (defected), Defected)
"thank you for great music!" (Sergej Gorn, Get Physical)
"Loving it. Go Kink! Thanks RH." (Tristan Jong)
"This is indeed dope, will be supporting this one fully, played at least 2 Kink tracks in weekend sets, soon I'm gonna be playing all KINK sets!! " (Dan Curtin, Metamorphic)
"hand made is stunning! those strings... straight in my radio playlists" (Tony Donghia, Italian Radio)
"Very nice release liking all mixes" (Cyril Etienne Des Rosaies)
"Kink always bringing it! Love the Dub! Express is BAD too" (Sinden)
"Aaaah... i saw the youtube "trailer" and was anxiously waiting for the release. Thanx for sending, fucking amazing EP from the man himself... once again, Kink is dropping a bomb." (Art of Tones)
"It sounds GREAT! The main mix seems to be the jam!! Can't wait to hear them in full length. I am sure I will be surprised. I am a BIG fan! ALEX" (Alex From Tokyo, Tokyo Club Mix Showcase)
"all good..thanks!!" (Danny Tenaglia)
"Always spot on thanks! " (Sasha)
"superb ep ! love kink" (Mock & Toof)
"Typically unique and floor-friendly as ever - Mr Velchev strikes again !" (Chris Duckenfield, Swag / Primitive)
"EXPRESS!!!!!! " (Bok Bok, Night Slugs)
"cool release and mixes" (Robert Owens)
"Kink delivers again. DOPE. PLaying as BREACH thank you b" (Ben Westbeech)
"Handmade (dub) and Express are the ones." (Steve Rachmad)
"Three for three! Quite possibly my favorite Kink release to date." (Roy Dank)
"God, I Kink I Love ya! What a huge effort and don't get me started on the making off.. This is what is all about, inspiration!" (William Djoko, Kouam Djoko)
"I'm a big fan of Kink! Both Hand Made (Dub mix)and Express do it for me (big time) Will play both very happily :-) Thanks!" (Estroe, estroe)
"Express is the one for me... seems deep and grroooovy enough for my peoplez! by far!" (Ouifonk [ Nuforms Radio Show ])
"This is awesome! Love it, Kink is the man!" (MRSK)
"Kink on a roll! Big ep!" (Nuno Dos Santos, Kollektiv)
"kink strikes again!!! always in my box, and barely leaves for a long time... Dave Vega (EXONE / THOUGHTLESS MUSIC)" (Dave Heugel (Beatport))
"nice ep. thank'S" (Solomun)
"Kink is such a fave of mine - doing that future - retro thing so fucking well .. this music fits into everywhere i play " (Terry Farley, Faith)
"Looking out for the summer with tunes like these. Will suppport! " (Phil Horneman, Wicked Jazz Sounds)
"Another nice release with 2 top original tracks. Always nice stuff by Kink. TOTAL SUPPORT !!!" (Laurent N.)
"Really nice tracks, like them all.. funny to just find out Kink is Bulgarian, which makes it even more special after all the good music he presented us the last year.. support !" (Joachim, Sound Architecture)
"Thanks, N." (Nic Fanciull, Saved Records)
"Fantastic Ep !!!! all three tracks so good to hear some new House Music those violent days thanks so much I love Kink since day one anyway" (Philippe Zdar, Cassius)
"Main mix is ace but download are broken" (Benoit/tsugi, Tsugi Mag (france))
"great ep! will be supported..." (Faze Magazine, Faze Mag)
"The Dub for me." (sven vt, Zender VT / DeBug)
"too short to really judge the release, but kink is usually always great ;) hmm, not managing to download it :(" (Michael, Phonique)
"the main mix is maybe a bit too poppy for me, but the dub rocks (or should that be disco's). Straight up groove. Express seems to work well too. All aboard!" (Roual Galloway, Faith Magazine)
"The samples sound stunning. I love the way he works that high ostinato string on "Hand Made" -- almost sounds like another record being pitch-corrected by hand. Downloading and looking forward to diving in!" (Philip Sherburne)
"Always love KiNK's productions... perfect house, late night." (Lefto)
"FANTASTIC EP, big L.O.V.E." (Noir)
"I wish everyone was as brilliant as KiNK. Specifically me." (Ambivalent)
"perfect filter house with the dub and express will be played over and over as well. nice release, will play this tonight" (Jacques Renault)
