Monthly Archives: April 2011
previewAndrew Anagnos – Play That Funky Ep [Crossworld Vintage]
– Andrew Anagnos ‘Play that funky EP’ CAT NO: CWV034 RELEASE DATE: April 8th 2011 Maintaining the same soulful character, ‘Crossworld Vintage’ happily presents ‘Play That Funky EP’. Behind its curtains is the devoted producer ‘Andrew Anagnos’, who has contained in a fashionable manner the old school vibes of disco house. Funky at its basis, the 3 tracks EP, will become a strong dancefloor tool for the old school djs. Enjoy and support another quality Crossworld Vintage release ! CWV034 Andrew Anagnos – Play That Funky EP 1. Play that funky 2. Do you haha 3. Off His Shirt
Ame & Amampondo – Ku Kanjani EP [Innervisions] {promo}
release date: Apr/25/2011
This is the new EP by Ame and Amampondo
Osunlade: “Dopeness! Love both versions”
DJ Hell: “Ame! Masters of the universe.”
Trevor Jackson: “Perfect mix of innovation, authenticity, knowledge and emotion!”
DJ Micks feat. Robin Latimore – First To Say Goodbye [Tribe Records]
Tribe Records are proud to present a new producer hailing from South Africa, DJ Micks, for his first release featuring the amazing vocal talent that is Robin Latimore from Atlanta.
Dj Micks was born in Pietermaritzburg South Africa. He first fell in love with house music after listening to a compilation from one of South Africa’s legends DJ Oskido. Still at school he sort about getting into production first by playing around on his mothers PC using Fruity Loops to create various bootlegs of old soul records.
In late 2009 Micks came across an acapella of the classic Gladys Knight track ‘First To Say Goodbye’, he recalls ‘she was singing about what I was going through at the time and I felt an instant connection with the song and decided to create a simple hypnotic beat under the vocal. Being a huge fan of Manoo, Culoe De Song and Rocco, Micks embarked upon doing versions inspired by each producer. All three mixes were finished in one night and posted on Facebook to share with his fellow friends. A month later, more than 500 people had downloaded the single. Oskido heard the track and immediately put it on his Hot 99 show on the biggest radio station in Gauteng (YFM), eventually making it to the number 1 spot and the rest they say is history!
Tribe has long been a big supporter of the track and given the reaction and response from those on the dance floor it became clear that ‘First to Say Goodbye’ was too big a song to remain a bootleg. Tribe creative head Zepherin Saint set out on a mission to find the right vocalist to pay homage to Gladys Knight, this was no easy task but he felt there was only one place that could produce such a voice, the birth place of Ms Knight herself Atlanta, Georgia. Having strong musical connections in Atlanta quickly led Zepherin Saint to very a special lady who could indeed take up the challenge – enter Ms Robin Latimore a prominent jazz vocalist who has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Ronnie Laws and Jeff Lorber. Robin stepped up to the microphone and nailed the song in one take.
‘First to Say Goodbye’ is set to make big waves this summer with new mixes from Rocco and Charles Webster. Both big fans of the original, they were excited to come and share their musical talents on this classic vocal.
Robin Latimore live show during the WMC 2011
Distant People feat. Dee Major – Guidance (2011 Remixes) [Large] {promo}
release date: Apr/27/2011
The Monster 2010 Souful House hit gets a brand new set of Remixes-
A monster hit in 2010, the dance anthem Guidance gets a 2011 makeover from fresh and exciting remix talent emerging on the global dance scene. The original producer, Distant People (Joey Silvero), starts things off with his Amnesia Remix and then joins the talented musician and DJ Dave Mayer for a second rework.
This terrific deep house package concludes with remixes from UK based Beaten Soul and finally Thomas De Lorenzo after his superior recent outings on Defected and Purple Music.
Selected Feedback:
DJ Lego: Great vocal track radiating with good energy.
Jonn Hawley: Damn, it was difficult to pick a favorite here! There is a mix for every point in the night.
Master Kev: Loving the Distant People /Dave Mayer remix.. gonna test this out right away!
Random Soul: the first 3 mixes on this ep are dope.. slighty different enough in a way that we will be able to play all 3 versions in different sets.. great work, loving it !
Jask: Very nice updates…I like what dave mayer and distant people came up with.
Deli G: Personally I am feeling all mixes great job all the best with this project
Blaq Soul feat. Bobo – Isala Kutshelwa [Blaq Soul Music]
SA’s Zulu Ambassador Blaq Soul, once again brings us his banging African Sounds titled Isala Kusthelwa featuring a young tradional singer from KZN Bobo.
BLAQ SOUL FEAT BOBO – ISALA KUTSHELWA is another release from BLAQ SOUL MUSIC featuring Sibongiseni Zulu “Bobo”.
After being in studio with Blaq Soul, Bobo was very keen to do a vocal on a project that Blaq Soul had put together.
Blaq Soul was very impressed by Bobo’s singing which totally matched his style of music (Deep with an African rhythm)
& they’ve been working together on a few other projects together are planned to be released this year, & this is
the 1st release they make together “Isala Kutshelwa”.In this project, Bobo sings about “Listening, & paying attention when
The elders advice or instruct you. Blaq Soul’s Afro Tribal House rhythms combined very well with Bobo’s voice, leading to a
Realy nice flowing African rhythm which is sure to grab your attention, captivate the young and old, bring back memories
And cook every dance floor across the globe.
Produced and mixed by : Nkanyiso Mhlongo “Blaq Soul”
Written by : Sibongiseni Zulu “Bobo”
Various Artists – South African House Anthems Vol 2 (Incl. Bluelle, Hypnosis, Eltonnick and nkokhi) [Mofaya]
release date: Apr/04/2011
WIth a high demand of South African music in the wold, what better way to deliver all the freshest jams to you other a compilation of Mzansi’s anthems
After the success of SAHA volume 1, Mofaya follows up with another amazing release on the South African House Anthems series, this time compiled by Dj/Producer/Remixer nkokhi, the head-honcho at dojob Records.
Compiled by: Mlungisi nkokhi Mlangeni
Twitter: www.twitter.com/nkokhi
Facebook: www.facebook.com/djnkokhi
Label: Mofaya
Distributed by: Baainar Digital
Jay-J feat. Charlene Moore – Love Alive Remix Contest Standouts [Shifted Music] {promo}
release date: Apr/26/2011
Straight from the vaults of Shifted Music, Jay-J has hand picked these standout, unreleased remixes from the
Produced by several talented, up and coming Producer/DJs from around the world, these tracks are perfect for your spring/summer playlists.
Each remix captures the spirit of the original release, while containing the unique signature sound of their respective creators.
Don’t miss out on these. There’s one for everyone!
For more on these up and comers check the links.
D’Flower (http://www.myspace.com/dflowerproject)
Eric Jadi (http://www.soundcloud.com/isseki)
Frank Turgeon (http://www.myspace.com/frankturgeon)
J-Funk/Jazz N Funk (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1517811301&sk=info)
Kes (www.myspace.com/kesmusik)
Mona Bode – My First Love (Incl. mixes by Foremost Poets,Trevor Fox & Michael Terzian) [Cyberjamz] {promo}
release date: May/20/2011
Cyberjamzs & Mona Bode return with the long awaited Re-Release of the hot
Cyberjamzs & Mona Bode return with the long awaited Re-Release of the hot “My First Love” with fantastic mixes by Johnny Dangerous,Trevor Fox & Michael Terzian.Get your dancefloor ready for this slammin re-release !
Mona Bode in her own words.
Hot spoken word track by new recording artist Mona Bode that will move every body and soul on any dancefloor!Johnny Dangerous offers his talent in this hot release.
Cyberjamz Records would like to welcome and introduce New Recording Artist Mona Bode to our label,her first release “My first Love” with mixes by the legendary Trevor Fox, and & OSH,are just outstanding with spoken word lyrics in reference to Housemusic & Musical Culture in general.
Growing up in the south bronx, my family always kept the radio station on WBLS FM listening to Frankie Crocker every afternoon during the era of the Funhouse and Bond International. listening to tracks like “LOVE IS THE MESSAGE”, “RUNAWAY” AND “DR. LOVE”. I remember the first time I heard “DO U LOVE ME” BY LIL LOUIS. OOOWWEEE I couldnt wait to hit the clubs. The music always made me feel like I could just be me, Free with no worries. Just me and the music.
Ive always written and loved spoken word. My favorite poet is Nikki Giovanni . She inspired me to write and because of my love of housemusic I decided to write A piece about my love of housemusic and put that poem to a soulful house beat, and called it “MY FIRST LOVE”. Now when you hear this track at first you think its about a guy but by the end of the track you know exactly what im talking about. A true head can understand what im saying. There’s a line in the track that goes “And think I might be happier over there (hip hop) and for a while maybe, but you, you have a way of making me desire you all over again” what a line, and that’s so true. Time and again I always went back and forth from house to hip hop to r&b and to even jazz but I always went back to what I love, where I was comfortable, listening to house music. For me its always about the music, cause housemusic is always on my mind.
All lyrics by Mona Bode for Man Machine Productions Publishing 2011 (BMI)infomonabode@yahoo.com
Background Vocals by Johnny Dangerous aka Foremost Poets for Man Machine Productions Publishing 2011 (BMI)
Foremost Poets and Mental Mix by Johnny Dangerous for Man Machine Productions Publishing 2011(BMI)
Music Composed,Produced by Johnny Dangerous aka Foremost Poets for assistance,bookings and info contact Johnny Dangerous
foremostpoets@gmail.com
Trevor Fox: Engineer & Composer “MY FIRST LOVE” Trevor Fox’s Johnny B Good Remix for Man Machine Productions Publishing 2011 (BMI)
production assistance,booking and info conatact Trevor Fox
manmachinemusic@yahoo.com
Spiritual Heights Interpretation is and edit-remix by Michael Terzain for Man Machine Productions Publishing 2011 (BMI)
Engineerd by Johnny Dangerous,Trevor Fox and Anthony Rier.
A & R Sammy Rock aka Soul Oasis for Coyote Entertainment Publishing ASACP (p) & © 2011 (ASCAP)
Ananda Project feat. Mia Tuttavilla – Awareness (incl. Kerri Chandler & Chris Brann Mixes) [Nite Grooves] {promo}
release date: Apr/26/2011
A great new collab by Ananda Project feat. Touched the Sky songstress Mia Tuttavilla called Awareness hits us right in the gut with a masterful remix by the legendary Kerri Chandler.
THE FEEDBACK
Nice choice of mixes. can use various of them -Ralf GUM
Monster tune, will play and support. -Umberto Giannini/ssradio/HouseRules
Good project. On paper it reads like a massive track and the mixes don’t disappoint. -Andy Ward
The Kerri Chandler mixes are amazing, will play them for sure. -Kiko Navarro
Diggin the original inst. Nice groove. -Hippie Torrales
Massive this love it. -Craig Bartlett
Hot Stuff Guys! Love It! -DJ Pippi
Kerri yes!!! -Craig Woodrow
Slammin!!! -John Mateo
Kerri Chandler Vocal Mix is the one for me…late night baby. -Niall Redmond/RTE Pulse/Irish Daily Mirror
Kerri Chandler…father of RAW..nuff said! -Fabio Genito
Great Chandler rxs and great Brann originals, can’t wait for the album. -Christian Zangles
Chris Brann & Kerri Chandler, no better combo for great house music. top release!. -Rudy “Myxzlplix” Malinao
Kerri always comes through. -Marlon D (Underground Collective)
Nice mix, love it. -Tom De Neef
Ananda project…kerri chandler…sounds like a fairly good match up to me…! 🙂 -Jon Pierce (RTE Pulse)
At last !! These incredible Kerri Chandler mixes get a well deserved full single release – not to be missed!! -Mike Fossati (Spirit of House)
The chris brann dub is awesome!!! -Markus Milz
Serious vibes on Kerri’s mixes! -Parrish Wintersmith (‘Music & Maneuvers’ in eletronicamagazine.com)
Diggin’ it. Not sure where/when I’d drop it but it’s quality for sure. -cRAIG mITCHELL (Slanted Black)
Slaaaamin! -Ricky Morrison (M&S)
Kerri’s Vox mix is seriously tasty!!Lovin this one. -Happy Mann (Cookie Monsterz)
Tuff as expected!! -Benji Candelario
Nice track work by Kerri & the smooth vocals of Mia. -Nick Power
Slammin. -Phil Hooton
Kerri’s vocal mix is fire!!! Will definitely add to Cafe Bustelo’s playlist. -Craig Roseberry
Love all mixes. -Demarkus Lewis
THE HYPE
A great new collab by Ananda Project feat. “Touched the Sky” songstress Mia Tuttavilla called “Awareness” hits us right in the gut with a masterful remix by the legendary Kerri Chandler. Mia’s cool deep sexy spoken word layed over Kerri’s signature profound rubber bass, thick deep jabbing percussion make this one of ultimate deep house tunes. Kerri supplies us with a funky array of mixes that take us on a plateau of deep & tech sound and his Dub is sure to be floor filler. As Chris Brann’s mixes take on a more minimal sound in both his Dub & Original. Overall, definitely amazing collaborative efforts we have here so be sure not to sleep on this one.
THE CREDITS
Produced & Arranged by Chris Brann.
Music: Chris Brann
Words: Mia Tuttavilla
Track#1, 4, 5, 6 & 7:
Remixed by Kerri Chandler
Track#2 & 3:
Mixed by Chris Brann.
Mastered by Dave Darlington (Except#2&3).
Mastered by Greg Vaughn for The Spot Mastering, Brooklyn (Track#2 & 3).
Wamudue Music (ASCAP) / Mandorla Music (BMI)
/ King Grooves (ASCAP) / Nite Beat (BMI)
P&C 2011 Nite Grooves