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Since 2014, Frankfurt- and Offenbach-based label Yappin has been twisting and distorting the conventions of club music. Managed by DJ Slyngshot and DJ Neewt – who are also the label’s main artistic protagonists – the duo’s work sees them attempt to break with tradition – eschewing typical club-label signatures, that often sees artists and labels such as theirs, pigeonholed. Instead, they employ a multi-dimensional stylistic output. You get house grooves with an old-school attitude; instrumental beatmaker nuances; progressive, rattling breakbeats; and otherworldly bass-laden electronics. For Carhartt WIP Radio DJ Slyngshot and DJ Neewt prepared a mix that showcases their label’s work, with some released and unreleased Yappin material by DJ Slyngshot’s new outfit N.F.O, Neewt productions and the new Yappin artist Babydawg. There’s also music by artists such as DJ Lost and TMO from Australia; Glenn Astro; Bufiman from Düsseldorf; and Leipzig’s Credit 00, whose music aligns with the all-consuming Yappin spirit. As well as putting together this mix for Carhartt WIP Radio, the two DJs and producers were also kind enough to give us an extended interview, shedding some light on their work ethos, their views on the digital age, and their unique musical vision. Check the full feature at https://www.carhartt-wip.com/journal/music. tracklist: 1.: Unknown - Untitled 2.: Nauker & Delta Rain Dance - B5 Untitled (feat. DJ Slyngshot) 3.: Babydawg - Untitled 4.: Bufiman & Credit 00 - DUB 5th 5.: James Massiah - Last Dance 6.: Yre Den - Blind You 7.: DJ Neewt - Dizzy Eyes 8.: Unknown - Grit Git 9.: DJ Neewt - Hymn 10.: DJ Neewt & Babydawg - Skylinetears 11.: TMO - Tanzbar Jam 12.: Glenn Astro - Plonk Rhythm Trax 13.: PNS - Collars Up 14.: N.F.O. - Untitled 007 15.: DJ Neewt - Groggy 16.: Babydawg - Rip Screens 17.: Issa LKXS - Wink 18.: M&H Prod - Candy Flip 19.: Babydawg - Untitled https://www.carhartt-wip.com/de/journal/music/radio/2020/02/label-feature-dj-slyngshot-and-dj-neewt-yappin