Shir Khans Exploited Recordings has always stood out as a label with serious ambitions. From the consistent quality of its prolific output to its early championing of many a dance music star to its diverse array of sounds, it has felt like a highly accomplished offering even since its earliest days. Now one of house musics biggest labels, it has come a long way since its humble beginnings in Berlin. Dancing & Romancing gives a snapshot of the imprints last five years, charting its story from contender to heavyweight in stunning fashion. Label boss Shir Khans excellent A&R skills proceed him by this point, but taking stock of just a fraction of what hes signed along the way in these 30 tracks really drives his reputation home. From breaking Claptone as an unknown artist to helping him become one of the biggest-selling names in dance music to introducing the world to other major players like Adana Twins, Doctor Dru and Joyce Muniz, he has unearthed a staggering amount of talent in such a short space of time. Browse through the labels 150+ releases and youll also see an impressive plethora of acclaimed names from across the house, techno and disco sphere: Metronomy, Modeselektor, Siriusmo, Munk, Julio Bashmore, Michael Mayer, Fort Romeau, Untold, John Tejada, Phil Weeks, Riva Starr, Cosmin TRG, Freeform Five, DJ Sneak, Locked Groove, Deetron, Detroit Swindle, Acid Pauli, Ralph Lawson, Fred Falke the list goes on and on. Dancing & Romancing showcases some of the labels high points from the last half decade, attempting to provide a summary of what Exploited is all about. From resolute club bangers to tracks that sound as good on your home stereo as they do on the dancefloor, its a compilation that reminds us that dance music is no longer simply the preserve of the clubs but something bigger and further-reaching than its ever been. Big vocal anthems like Claptone feat. Jaws No Eyes and Murphy Jax feat. Mike Dunns Lets Get To It sit alongside charismatic instrumentals such as dreamy Cocolores Vox and Urulus rolling 1991. Sample-heavy classics like Adana Twins Strange and Doctor Drus Voice Of Dru contrast with the cutting-edge freshness of Light Years Never Know and Sirens Of Lesbos 7 Years In Tibet. Were reminded of the the number of excellent new vocalists who have graced the label, from Anabel Englunds seductive tones alongside Human Life on El Diablo to Daudi Matsikos haunting delivery with Kyodai on Houston In The Blind. From nu disco to acid to melodic techno to fist-pumping house, the breadth of the labels output is neatly encapsulated in these 30 enduring tracks. Released as a double CD and triple vinyl (including label classics appearing for the first time on wax) as well as in a deluxe box set edition, Dancing & Romancing is out on September 19th.