::Ilija Rudman – Shir Khan Presents Black Jukebox 38::
Get Vinyl.
Add to your Playlist.
Early support by DJ Harvey, Alex from Tokyo, Erol Alkan, TEED, Superpitcher, Feadz, Pete Herbert, Horse Meat Disco, Max Essa…
Visionary producer Ilija Rudman confidently lands into the Black Jukebox catalogue with a truly mesmeric 2-tracker.
Based in Zagreb, Ilija has carved a legacy over more than two decades in the game throughout which he’s released over 100 vinyl EPs and 8 studio albums, collaborating with the likes of Robert Owens, Greg Wilson, Faze Action and Ron Trent.
‘Euphonia’ opens up with a suave slice that melds deep Detroit shades with the flexible Electro funk of Morgan Geist and Clatterbox. A sawtooth bass climbs steps in the low end while gorgeous synths bend and glide at the groove’s core. Crisp, delicate drums kick, snap and shuffle as they guide a low-slung, retro-futuristic trip to the moon.
‘Late Checkout’ draws for a similar sound palette as rich analogue pads form a magic carpet for Prelude-era synth phrases and another sneaking bass line. The tone is elegant and nothing feels forced as Ilija Rudman traverses the vast sonic territory between Salsoul-era Disco and modern Electro-funk in the most fluent and stylish manner.
Early Feedback:
DJ Harvey: I will play.
Alex from Tokyo: I have always been a big fan. Lovely deep warm vibes here!
Erol Alkan: Downloading.
TEED: I like Euphonia a lot.
Superpitcher: Super nice.
DJ Feadz: Yes me like it.
Luca Bacchetti: Lovely deep tunes! Loving Euphonia.
Max Essa: Two great tracks.
Horse Meat Disco: Deep.
Pete Herbert: Excellent laidback pin pount production. Right up my street.
Charles Webster/OpenLab: So so good! Will play and enjoy.
Alexander Maier: The real deepness is here.
Artist: Ilija Rudman
Release: Shir Khan Presents Black Jukebox 38
Format: Vinyl Only
Label: Exploited
LC: 15799
Cat: BJ38
Vinyl Release Date: 09.02.26
Publishing: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing/Sony ATV
Beatport Pre-order: 15.05.26
https://www.beatport.com/release/shir-khan-presents-black-jukebox-38/5835629
Release Date Streaming: 22.05.26
Global Download: 05.06.26
