.. ??Sheyi has recently made the transformation from percussionist to vocalist and along with Alpha & Olmega, has created a awesome piece of energetic afro house that we’re sure will be in your CD wallets for months to come! ??

Alpha & Olmega (Xolani Dlamini & Vusimuzi Chirwa) hail from the dusty streets of Soweto, South Africa. From a young age, these talented individuals knew they had music in their blood discovering their producing skills while playing around with their computer in one of their friends bedrooms, where locals would come and perform with instruments and percussion and their enthusiasm for house music grew from there.

Last year, Alpha & Olmega decided to bring their talents to the world, armed with nothing more than a hard drive filled with beats and a heart full of dreams, they immersed themselves in the city’s club culture. Their first big release which also featured Sheyi on vocals ‘Islandiwana’ was picked up by Nulu Records in the US and now there is a big anticipation for their follow up release.

Sheyi’s take on the project…

‘The African drummer’ ensemble has its origins in the Royal Kraal’s of Soweto and Oba’s Palaces of the old Yoruba Kingdoms. Drum and Dance…. the order of the day… till day break!

…Whilst the ancestral Percussive drums would announce the dance entourage within the various mixes.. to culminate in the vocal message of Zepherin Saint’s mix which emphasizes our ‘Dance and Love’ culture in these beloved modern times…’

The package includes remixes from Italy’s main man Fabio Genito, Toronto’s Trinidadian Deep and our very own Zepherin Saint. ?This one is sure to ‘make them dance!

WRITING / PRODUCTION:

Tracks 1-3 & 8
The African Drummer: Produced by Alpha & Olmega
Percussion by: Sheyi
Written & Vocals by: Sheyi
Recorded at the Strictly Music Studio’s, Milton Keynes
Tracks 3 & 4 – Remixed by Zepherin Saint. Mastered by Toni Economides
Tracks 5-7 – *Additional production & remix by Fabio Genito for Nightaffair Productions & Valenostrum Ibiza
All instruments by Fabio Genito
Vocals & Congas by Sheyi Olagunju
Mixed and Mastered by Fabio Genito @ Nightaffair Studios (Mediterraneo , Italy)
Fabio Genito appears courtesy of Nightaffair Productions & Valenostrum Ibiza (c)
booking@fabiogenito.com
Track 8 – Remixed by Trinidadian Deep

ARTWORK: Anto Vitale

Reactions from DJ’s playing the promo around the world..

Australia’s hottest house family SHE bursts back onto the scene with this beautiful production entitled ‘Back 2 Love’ from Tikyo, featuring none other than the legendary Barbara Tucker & the B-Crew. With their first 4 releases all hitting the Traxsource top 20 singles chart, SHE Recordings raises the bar once more courtesy of this Tikyo bomb!

A regular feature behind the decks at Sydney’s infamous SHE (Soulful House Experience) parties, Tikyo now shows his class in the studio with this stunning production, while Barbara & The B-crew put the quality of this release beyond any doubt by delivering a jaw-dropping vocal set to raise the roof across countless dance floors this year!

The lush “classic” mix from Tikyo features stunningly melodic piano sections, a grooving bassline, funk-laced percussion & of course those unforgettable vocals. Widely considered by Sydney’s SHE party faithful as one of the family, regular SHE international guest Richard Earnshaw steps up once again to take charge on the remix front. Not surprisingly, the undisputed king of keys drops a sensational upfront disco-house mix, which takes the tempo higher than the original – once again re-affirming his reputation for supreme musicality and flawless arrangements. Finally, Tikyo joins forces with label-mate Kocho for a chunky and melodious excursion into deeper side of disco house to close out the package.

So as another hot Australian summer beats on, strap into your disco dancing shoes and let Tikyo and Barbara Tucker take you “Back 2 Love”!

Credits:

Mix 1 & 4: Written and Produced By Tikyo
Additional Key Solo’s By Michael Barbara
Vocals written by Barbara Tucker
Performed By Barbara Tucker, Dawn Tallman & Charlotte Small

Mix 3: Produced By Tikyo and Kocho
Vocals written by Barbara Tucker
Performed By Barbara Tucker, Dawn Tallman & Charlotte Small

Remix Credits:

Mix 2 & 5: Remix & additional production by Richard Earnshaw for Kinetic Music.Keys &
programming – Richard Earnshaw.

Mixed and mastered at Vine Studios, West Sussex, UK

www.myspace.com/tikyomusic

www.myspace.com/richardearnshaw

For more info please visit www.shesydney.com

Licensing requests & information please contact:

e: recordings@shesydney.com

Up next on Flatpack Traxx we have the second part of our seasonal samplers. This time we have a return on the label from Greek house producer Thano Vessi & debuts from Boston based Mr Clean plus Welsh newcomer TMRP.

Vessi has been on fire recently & he delivers a note from your mom in his own unique style, tough beats, jazzy keys & a spine tingling brass section, that will be sure to pack out dance floors & get the floor moving.

Boston’s Mr Clean shows us why his recent productions have been snapped up by some of the scene’s heavy hitting labels. Club Nights will make sure the dance floor is sparkling clean before sending it into oblivion.

Feedbacks :

yes, i am feeling the original mix – ROOG (HARDSOUL)

U-Ness Friday Dub is cool….. 🙂 RICHARD EARNSHAW

Loved the Original from before…now into the Jedset & Dub Mix. CJ MACKINTOSH

You guys are doing great work….Love it…Jedset’s Wednesdays Walk Mix is my favorite 🙂 leaving to San Francisco for 2 gigs and I would love to play this out. JASK (Thaisoul)

very nice indeed, gonna suport this. Loads of great mixes although my fave is the Original Mix. ANDY NORMAN (HedKandi)

very nice!! Thanks DAVE MAYER

wicked mixes love the original and jedset mix heavyyy nuff support on my radio show BOOKER T

now we’re talking… something good to jump out at me admist the dross! I like this one baby!! Beautifully produced with a gushy warm feeling! S’Port!! 🙂 Sarah Favouritizm x

“loving the package, deep dance floor, but the original is the vibe for us… thanks.” YOGI & HUSKY (RANDOM SOUL)

– the original mix caught my attention right away .. love the keys here but i kind of expected an extra element here, maybe a solo of some sort?
– jedset’s is great as well it has that “edge” i was looking for on the original
– chunky mix makes me think of a friday night drive to the club, love the pianos ANDREW CHIBALE (Salted)

Nice one bro. Good selection of mixes. Liking the Original and Jed’s mix the most. On support ! SHANE D

Great Deep House! JedSet Wednesday’s Walk & Samson’s Sunday Club Mix are the one’s for me. Will use this for sure! MARK HEYNINCK

a nice piece of music will support DJ POPE (Poji)

Awesome, being playing this since the sampler – STEREO MUTANTS

Original is very hot for the dance floor, dub is also a silver bullet on a deeper tip – great work, thx for sending – Jonny Montana & Craig Stewart

love the original mix so fresh and crisp, been playing it since i got the sampler ! love it
jedset creates a smooth version of this, chunky mix is also something i would spin, great release ! DISTANT PEOPLE

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS TUNE XXXXX KATE WILDBLOOD (Dj Mag)

Love this! Perfect for Miami DAVIDSON OSPINA

Very nice, feeling the Esprada mix 😉 Mannix (Tillate Mag)

Samson Sunday mix all the way, will be supporting this track ANTONY ANGELL (Stereosuhi)

Nice deep ep. my preferre track is jedset rmx ALEX DIMITRI (Salted)

Really cool EP this one…the sun’s out in Edinburgh and I’m loving it 😉 I’ll have to pop JedSet Wednesdays Walk in next weeks floor fillaz! GRANT PATERSON (Edinburgh News)

I really like this one…. Original is amazing but all mixes are great… 9/10 STEVEN STONE

very nice track …u ness rmx and the samsom banger …. DELAFINO

U-Ness mix is the bomb! Also the Original! Great track! MIQ PUENTES/MIKE MD

liked the Yohan Esprada Mix best 7/10 GREG FENTON (M8 Mag)

like the Original & Yohann Esprada mixes – thanks bro COLIN SALES

Loving this! Yohan mix is my favourite…I’ve just taken on a bar residency here in Dubai and this will go down brilliantly! – Looking forward to hearing it on a big sound-system! NATALIE BROGAN

Cool track – nice vibes! RUSSELL POLLIT (Prime Direct)

Love this Uness…My favorite mix is probably the Chunky Mix but i actually like all the mixes on it,full support from me – cheers NIALL REDMOND

Strong EP and I’m feelin’ the Original Mix most – Steve Parr (Faize Music)

Great sounds on this package for organic vibe!! Definately supporting on my shows! 8/10 FRANK FRENZY

A great Ep with a fantastic mid 90’s vibe. Will Play & Support. UMBERTO GIANINI

This is off the hook. I remember the “Original” from one of your samplers and the remix package makes it even better as there are now seven excellent versions to have fun with. DEAN SERAFINI

Lovely deep house EP, all great remixes. Sublime Sunday listening! CORINNE HOULIHAN

Great music as usual. Full support! DJ HOT HANDS

Great release, full support on Original Dub & Yohan Esprada Mix – Dave Gee (Top Radio Belgium)

Nice stuff from your side again! I like Original, U-Ness and Chunky mixes best. A bit differend but all mixes great for different time and venues. Will play it out for sure! – Lauris / RyRalio DJs, Lithuania

Great EP with a amazing old school vibes…love it…Favorite version is U-Ness Friday’s Dub
Full support & played soon in our radio show for sure – SOULFUL BROS

I was a big fan of the original track and this release has just added some absolutely quality remixes! I’m a big fan! Really feeling Jed-Sets mix, and Samsons Sunday Club mix. SPENCER LOVERIDGE

Produced, arranged & mixed by Sam Robinson.

© 2011 SoulHeat Records Belgium. All rights reserved

In only a few years, the Djoon Club has become international, in fact more international than local. It is a unique club in the Parisian landscape, which sole purpose is cultural and where people don’t come for show or to network. In Iranian, Djoon means ‘cherished’: here, it is the moving music that is cherished and (re)discovered …

After the successful trial ‘Old Landmark’ (The Djoon Experience feat. Kenny Bobien) which was sacred Record Of The Year 2010 by Brooklyn’s ‘Dope Jams’, the Djoon Club went into creating its own record label, where international House music’s rising stars will be associated to the best French ambassadors. This new venture logically started by looking towards South Africa, the country where all assiduous ears are currently turned to, where talents are spawning and where House Music has reached the status of Pop Music.

Mr. Cee (Molefe Simon Mmakola) for instance, is one of the many local heroes from Johannesburg who deserves to blossom on the international scene. Heading the label BlackWhole Entertainment, full time DJ and event organizer, he has been involved in the emergence of House Music for about 10 years. It was during the Real Tone Records’ Boy Rocco tour in South Africa in September 2010 that he met with Lionel Marciano and that a collaboration with the brand new Djoon record label was discussed…

It was then when Mr. Cee was working on the release of his album ‘Once you go black’ that the group MindGames came by his studio. Charlie Khoza and Bobby Makhanya immediately got to work on the lyrics of Mr. Cee’s latest production and the track ‘Pain’ was born, dealing with the sadness in relationships when feelings are not mutual.
Pain’ then got remixed by DJ Veany, with whom Mr. Cee had collaborated for 5 years, alongside Chicago legend Abicah Soul  whose latest productions showed the influence of South African House mucic. Two Frenchmen were also involved:
– Rocco, from Lyon and very much appreciated by South Africans with his mate Manoo – his recent tours over the last few months were so successful that he could aspire to dual nationality!
– Alex Finkin, who is a very versatile multi-instrumentalist composer, mixer and director. House music is only one his many talents – Got him to sign with Vega Records for the track ‘Those days are gone’, co-produced with Reverend P.

New adventure, new ambitions, the Djoon is – without a doubt – only at the beginning of its apogee.
          
                                                                                                       
Romain Garot & Greg Zighmi
http://www.restricted-zone.com/

Early Djs supports and feedbacks Dj Spinna, Mr. V, Grant Nelson, Dj Rork, Tony Humphries, Zepherin Saint, Culoe De Song, Marlon D, Halo (Citydeep), Joey Negro, Abicah Soul, Ian Friday, Jon Cutler, Ralf GUM, Dj Yass, Terry Hunter, Jamie Thinnes (Seasons Recordings), Rocco, Hector Romero, Tyrone Francis, Greg Gauthier, Aaron Ross, Danny Krivit, Black Coffee, Manoo, Glenn Underground

Produced by Mr. Cee. Written by : HV Mkansi / CZ Khoza.
Publisher: Black Whole Entertainment / Luminous Music Records.
Original track taken from Mr.Cee ‘Once You Go Black…’ album 2010.

‘Alex Finkin Mix’ remix arranged and produced by Alex Finkin.

‘Rocco Deep & Dup Mix’ Remix composed & produced by Rocco* *Additional Rhodes, Keyboards & Synths by Fran?ois A. Edited and mixed by Rocco for Rodamix Productions.

‘Abicah Soul’s Mix’ all music produced by Abicah Soul for abicahsoulmusik (bmi) suckapunchmusik

‘Dj Veany’s Mix’ remix by DJ Veany.