Record label • House
Exploited
- 2007Founded
- BerlinGermany
- 6Artists
Exploited is a Berlin label started in 2007 by Shir Khan, a Berliner who later moved to Bangkok. The label's own site calls its output serious dance music.The roster has introduced Claptone, Adana Twins, Joyce Muniz and Budakid, and Shir Khan himself releases on it. The catalogue mixes house, disco and electro influences, and it includes the Black Jukebox series and the Welt Am Draht compilations. Exploited was still releasing in early 2026, and its tracks have been supported by DJs such as Solomun and Pete Tong.
About Exploited
Label facts| Founded | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Based in | Berlin, Germany |
| Founders | Shir Khan |
| Sound | House |
| Status | Active |
Exploited is a Berlin label started in 2007 by Shir Khan, a Berliner who later moved to Bangkok. The label's own site calls its output serious dance music.
The roster has introduced Claptone, Adana Twins, Joyce Muniz and Budakid, and Shir Khan himself releases on it. The catalogue mixes house, disco and electro influences, and it includes the Black Jukebox series and the Welt Am Draht compilations. Exploited was still releasing in early 2026, and its tracks have been supported by DJs such as Solomun and Pete Tong.
Artists on Exploited
Roster and regulars
- Shir Khan
- James Curd
- Joyce Muniz
- Homework
Latest from the Exploited roster
Stories on its artists
R² Festival Returns With Massive Lineup Featuring AI Performance Technology17 Jul 2025
Amnesia Ibiza’s Closing Festival and Lineup (October, 2024)1 Aug 2024
Interview With CLAPTONE15 Jun 2024
“I’m An Alien” by Puka and Meca: a New Release With Wasiu, Remixed by ZAC and Adana Twins3 Jun 2024
BEONIX Music Festival Announces First Names For 2024 Edition3 Jan 2024
EXIT Festival Announced Lineup For 202316 Jun 2023Festivals with Exploited artists
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Playlists for the Exploited sound
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This Is Claptoneby Spotify • 50 tracks
Claptone - Originalsby claptoneofficial • 76 tracks
This Is WhoMadeWhoby Spotify • 50 tracks
Diynamic Four To The Floorby Spotify • 100 tracks
Keinemusik - The Party Is Overby Spotify • 100 tracks
Techno House 2026 Hitsby Bass Lovers • 100 tracks
Cercle 2026by Cercle Music • 100 tracks
Housewerkby Spotify • 100 tracks
Tech House 2026by Future House Music • 100 tracks
This Is Korolovaby Spotify • 45 tracks
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Questions about Exploited
What genre is Exploited?
Exploited is best known for House releases. The label has been releasing music since 2007.
Who founded Exploited?
Exploited was founded in 2007 by Shir Khan and is based in Berlin, Germany.
Who releases on Exploited?
Artists closely tied to Exploited include Claptone, Adana Twins, Shir Khan, James Curd, Joyce Muniz and Homework.
Where can I buy Exploited releases?
Releases are available through the label's own site.
Who are the biggest artists on Exploited?
Ranked by chart points over the last 12 months, the top artists on Exploited are Claptone (0 tracks), Adana Twins (0 tracks), Shir Khan (0 tracks), James Curd (0 tracks) and Joyce Muniz (0 tracks).
Where can I hear Exploited artists live?
Artists from the Exploited roster are booked at upcoming festivals including We Call It Dance and SXM Festival. See the festival list on this page for dates and lineups.
Label information from the label's official channels (exploitedghetto.de, musicbrainz.org, musicbrainz.org). Last checked 8 Oct 2026.