Daily Archives: 2011-06-09
Sunlightsquare – O Mi Shango [Sunlightsquare Records] {promo}
release date: Jun/20/2011
http://www.traxsource.com/index.php?act=show&fc=tpage&cr=titles&cv=96259
Hold tight! – As Sunlightsquare band leader Claudio Passavanti unleashes the 2nd single from his gigantic recording album venture – Britannia Shing-A-Ling. Recorded at Studio Miloco Studios, London, Claudio enlisted 25 musicians and vocalists (A BIG BAND!) to take part in this phenomenal live album project. Following their first single release, Land OF 1000 Dances, taken from the album, Sunlightsquare roll out the Afro-Cuban vibes covering Cuban Latin jazz percussionist Mongo Santamaria’s 1976 smash O Mi Shango. Featuring lead vocals from Rene Alvarez, mixes on the package include an earthy, Cuban jazztastic original mix along with a selection of latin fuzed dancefloor grooves from NY’s Franke Estevez & George Mena (Fuzion), Brazilian resident Mustafa, UK house producer David Doyle and a Liberation mix from Sunlightsquare. Hola!!.. The Sunlightsquare Summertime party bus has arrived!!
Sunlightsquare are one of the most exciting acts to hit the London Jazz scene in recent years. A multi genre crossing band, who fuse Latin, nu-jazz, soul, reggaeton, funk and Salsa inspired music to create beautiful innovative grooves. They first started recording together in 2004, releasing their debut album Urban Session in 2006 on their own label Sunlightsquare Records. Sunlightsquare is the brainchild of talented Italian pianist and composer Claudio Passavanti, who cherry picks only the best world-class musicians and vocalists to collaborate on his various projects. 2009 saw the launch of their fantastic album Urban Latin Soul which reached great acclaim, topped off with a sell-out album launch show at London’s Jazz Cafe. Their singles, including a cover of Stevie Wonder’s Pastime Paradise (ft Z Star) & the latin fuelled Amuyada (Ft Joy Malcom). The band have won support all over the globe from top jocks including Gilles Peterson, Craig Charles, Joey Negro, Louie Vega and many many more! 2010 saw Claudio head to Cuba forming Sunlightsquare Latin Combo to record the highly acclaimed Havana Central Album working with features the creme de la creme of musicians from the Latin world of music including: Lazaro Antonio Rodriguez, Giovanni Imparato, Ignacio R. “El Chispa” Cervantes, Rayhner Lasserie, Luis Amaurys Leyva Suarez, Yanko Pizaco & Alexander Valdes Sarduy,Yamil Rivero Cardenas & Joel Saga Bell among others.This also featured the huge salsa-centric cover of the The Jackson Sisters classic I Believe In Miracles single and Para Guarachar making it to the Traxsource No.1 post on the Best of 2010 Afro/Latin/Brazilian chart.
Sunlightsquare’s Britannia Shing-A-Ling album, is a project including a massive line up of 21 + musicians : 1 drums, 1 bass, 3 percussion, 7 horns, 1 flute, 1 vibraphone, 1 keyboards, 6 singers and + a string section. The whole album was recorded live, executed following the same technique typical of Fania/Motown/Staxx sounds, where all parts were written and performed all at once with just strings overdubbing and no editing whatsoever! This took a painstaking 6 month process of re-arranging, re-orchestrating and remixing prior to recording. Britannia Shing-A-Ling sees Claudio dig out some of his favourite vinyls from the 60s & 70s identifying the common afro-cuban link uniting all Soul, Blues and Latin Music. Together Sunlightsquare re-create the classics, basing all rhythms around the Clave – the core rhythmic pattern of most Cuban and Latin grooves. The band includes : Ernesto Simpson, Giovanni Imparato, Dave Patman, Vicky Jassey, Emanuele Brignola, Tasita D’Mour, Sharlene Hector, Vanessa Freeman, Kevin Mark Trail, Rene Alvarez, Brendan Reilly, Gareth Lockrane, Quentin Collins, Massimo Creco, Donato Sensini, Brandon Allen, T ony Kofi, Trevor Mires, Nichol Thomson, Jim Hart and the Solis String Quartet.
Sunlightsquare are one of the most exciting acts to hit the London Jazz scene in recent years. A multi genre crossing band, who fuse Latin, nu-jazz, soul, reggaeton, funk and Salsa inspired music to create beautiful innovative grooves. They first started recording together in 2004, releasing their debut album Urban Session in 2006 on their own label Sunlightsquare Records. Sunlightsquare is the brainchild of talented Italian pianist and composer Claudio Passavanti, who cherry picks only the best world-class musicians and vocalists to collaborate on his various projects. 2009 saw the launch of their fantastic album Urban Latin Soul which reached great acclaim, topped off with a sell-out album launch show at London’s Jazz Cafe. Their singles, including a cover of Stevie Wonder’s Pastime Paradise (ft Z Star) & the latin fuelled Amuyada (Ft Joy Malcom). The band have won support all over the globe from top jocks including Gilles Peterson, Craig Charles, Joey Negro, Louie Vega and many many more! 2010 saw Claudio head to Cuba forming Sunlightsquare Latin Combo to record the highly acclaimed Havana Central Album working with features the creme de la creme of musicians from the Latin world of music including: Lazaro Antonio Rodriguez, Giovanni Imparato, Ignacio R. “El Chispa” Cervantes, Rayhner Lasserie, Luis Amaurys Leyva Suarez, Yanko Pizaco & Alexander Valdes Sarduy,Yamil Rivero Cardenas & Joel Saga Bell among others.This also featured the huge salsa-centric cover of the The Jackson Sisters classic I Believe In Miracles single and Para Guarachar making it to the Traxsource No.1 post on the Best of 2010 Afro/Latin/Brazilian chart.
Sunlightsquare’s Britannia Shing-A-Ling album, is a project including a massive line up of 21 + musicians : 1 drums, 1 bass, 3 percussion, 7 horns, 1 flute, 1 vibraphone, 1 keyboards, 6 singers and + a string section. The whole album was recorded live, executed following the same technique typical of Fania/Motown/Staxx sounds, where all parts were written and performed all at once with just strings overdubbing and no editing whatsoever! This took a painstaking 6 month process of re-arranging, re-orchestrating and remixing prior to recording. Britannia Shing-A-Ling sees Claudio dig out some of his favourite vinyls from the 60s & 70s identifying the common afro-cuban link uniting all Soul, Blues and Latin Music. Together Sunlightsquare re-create the classics, basing all rhythms around the Clave – the core rhythmic pattern of most Cuban and Latin grooves. The band includes : Ernesto Simpson, Giovanni Imparato, Dave Patman, Vicky Jassey, Emanuele Brignola, Tasita D’Mour, Sharlene Hector, Vanessa Freeman, Kevin Mark Trail, Rene Alvarez, Brendan Reilly, Gareth Lockrane, Quentin Collins, Massimo Creco, Donato Sensini, Brandon Allen, T ony Kofi, Trevor Mires, Nichol Thomson, Jim Hart and the Solis String Quartet.
Dj Spen Presents Sheila Ford & Terry Thompson feat. Carlous Palmer – Fantastic [Code Red] {promo}
release date: Jun/13/2011
http://www.traxsource.com/index.php?act=show&fc=tpage&cr=titles&cv=94883
CODE RED RECORDINGS & CARLOUS PALMER PRESENTS ‘FANTASTIC’
A portion of the proceeds from this release will be donated to Chase Brexton Health Services Inc. for people living with HIV/AIDS.
Written by S Ford / T Thompson / C Palmer / S Spencer / G AhrensProduced by DJ Spen & Sheila Ford for The MuthFunkaz / Co-Produced by Terry ThompsonVocals by Sheila Ford /Spoken Word by Carlous PalmerKeyboards by Terry Thompson & Sheila FordRhythm Tracks by DJ Spen & Terry ThompsonMixdown by DJ SpenPublished by Pavement Productions (BMI), Chepizza Music (ASCAP), Sheimaford Music (ASCAP)Executive Producers: G Ahrens / S Spencer1. Original Model Walk Off Mix (8:49)2. Spen & Terry’s Dub(6:29)3. Spen & Terry’s Skatastic Mix (8:19)4. THOMMY DAVIS Brace Da Runway Mix (5:40)
A portion of the proceeds from this release will be donated to Chase Brexton Health Services Inc. for people living with HIV/AIDS.
Written by S Ford / T Thompson / C Palmer / S Spencer / G AhrensProduced by DJ Spen & Sheila Ford for The MuthFunkaz / Co-Produced by Terry ThompsonVocals by Sheila Ford /Spoken Word by Carlous PalmerKeyboards by Terry Thompson & Sheila FordRhythm Tracks by DJ Spen & Terry ThompsonMixdown by DJ SpenPublished by Pavement Productions (BMI), Chepizza Music (ASCAP), Sheimaford Music (ASCAP)Executive Producers: G Ahrens / S Spencer1. Original Model Walk Off Mix (8:49)2. Spen & Terry’s Dub(6:29)3. Spen & Terry’s Skatastic Mix (8:19)4. THOMMY DAVIS Brace Da Runway Mix (5:40)
Carlos Vargas & Danny – Party People [Look At You]
http://www.traxsource.com/index.php?act=show&fc=tpage&cr=titles&cv=55175
Oh so cool…….Carlos Vargas & Danny
‘Party People’
‘Party People’
Hailing from Portugal, Carlos Vargas has teamed up with singer Danny to deliver this wonderfully refreshing project. The Original Mix is a feel good vocal of the highest order that is highlighted not only by a great song but also by outstanding musicianship. Several dubs that amp up the musicality make this package complete…whether you want to just close your eyes and sing along or just groove the night away, ‘Party People’ definitely will wash away all your problems and take you on a magical disco-licious ride!
Composed and Arranged by: Carlos Vargas, Danny
Vocals & Background Vocals by: Danny
Written by: Danny
Pianos & All Keyboards by: Carlos Vargas, Danny
Vibraphone: George Esteves
Produced by: Carlos Vargas
Look At You Music (ASCAP), C and P Look At You Records 2010
www.myspace.com/lookatyourecords
http://www.myspace.com/carlosvargaspt
http://www.myspace.com/musicillumination
UPZ aka Avi Elman feat. Jocelyn Mathieu – All Out [Hi.Rise]
http://www.traxsource.com/index.php?act=show&fc=tpage&cr=titles&cv=95781
All out is a funked-out, house groove that boasts an exquisitely soulful vocal courtesy of Jocelyn Mathieu and a deep, organic bassline that will shake you to your very core. Choosing to lend his renowned skills as a remixer to his own label, Aaron Ross darkens things up a little with some heavy drums and some fizzing synths that add a sharper edge to proceedings.UPZ aka Avi Elman featuring Jocelyn Mathieu All Out1. All Out2. All Out (Aaron Ross Rise Up Remix)Written & Produced by Avi Elman & Jocelyn MathieuTrack 2 Remixed by Aaron Ross for Restless Soul ProductionsDrum Programming, Keyboards & Mixdown by Aaron Rosswww.facebook.com/avielman.soWHATPublished by Defected MusicP&C 2011 Hi:Rise under exclusive license from soWHAT Records
Tom Conrad feat Dawn Tallman – So Happy (inc. Kenny Carvajal / Satoshi Fumi mixes) [Adaptation Music] {promo}
release date: Jun/28/2011
http://www.traxsource.com/index.php?act=show&fc=tpage&cr=titles&cv=96186
Track written arranged and produced by Tom Conrad
Vocals by Dawn Tallman
Vocals by Dawn Tallman
Tracks 2 & 9 Remix & additional production by Kenny Carvajal
Tracks 3 & 6 Remix & additional production by Satoshi Fumi
Tracks 4, 8 & 10 Remix & additional production by Trancemicsoul
Track 5 Remix & additional production by Cassady Locke
All tracks mastered by Alex Senna
Published by Adaptation Music
(c) 2011 Adaptation Music
(p) 2011 Adaptation Music
See below for a handful of the feedback received from some of the top DJs and producers in the scene..
VICK LAVENDER
“Dig all of the mixes,but Kenny’s mix is the one for me”
SOULDYNAMIC
“Nice project with ms. Tallman!Kenny Carvajal Mix is dope!!
full support! Thanks again!”
SEAN MCCABE
“All about the Trancemicsoul Underground Mix!!!”
DANNY KRIVIT
“I like it :)”
LAURENT GARNIER
“Satoshi,anotheR great track mister
You are on fire …..loving it
Thanks & much respect”
QUENTIN HARRIS
“A great package overall.”
TONY HUMPHRIES
“Nice song from Dawn and Tom Conrad.”
ROBERT OWENS
“great track and vocal”
GROOVE ASSASSIN
“Slammin package again from Adaptation camp …sweet things from Dawn ..
lots of mixes to boot ..full support!”
THE LAYABOUTS
“will deffo play the trancemicsoul mix, its working for us.. thanks for sending”
CJ MACKINTOSH
“Loving Kenny’s Mixes :)”
JOSHUA IZ
“Rare to find a good vocal track (with a good dub as well). Feeling this.”
ABICAHSOUL
“kenny carvajal vocal.superb and soulful!!!support granted…”
DR BOB JONES
“This is very very nice, lovin’ the Orig mix, Kenny Carvajal a Satoshi’s
and Cassady Locke’s mixes very much. But Kenny’s just has the edge”
MATT BANDY
“Thanks for consistently providing great releases. Loving Kenny’s mix here. Full support”
HUSKY
“liking kenny’s groove!”
DOLLS COMBERS
“bomb…we love this”
HIPPIE TORRALES
“Nice song. Well produced.”
N’DINGA GABA
“dope release”
FLASHBAXX
“Solid release, a perfect start of a DJ Set”
ANDREW CHIBALE
“original and kenny carvajal for me!”
TRANCEMICSOUL
“Loving this project!!!!”
TODD GARDNER
“Really feelin the Satoshi Mix great package.”
SEAN SMITH
“Another great package! Feeling the original as well as Kenny’s & Trancemicsoul’s remix.”
VILLA GOMBAO INC
“Love the deep touch! Great for summer sets…thx!”
JUSTIN IMPERIALE
“Very nice project! Also diggin the Kenny Carvajal Vox. Will support!”
VINCENT KWOK
“Really like the deep techy feel of the Satoshi Fumi mix”
ALEXANDER EAST
“Can’t wait 2 play it out!”
PAUL TROUBLE ANDERSON
“Great soulful Track”
EDGROUND
“Amazin release. Another great single by Adaptation Music. Love all mixes.”
SOULMAGIC
“Kenny Carjaval worked wonders on this!”
SATOSHI FUMI
“what a nice package:))tnx Tom!”
EVREN ULUSOY
“nice soulful stuff over here! support.”
SOLE KITCHEN
“Lovely lil’ tune.”
BLACK SONIX
“Trancemicsoul Dub is killer!”
DJ MFR
“Great package all around!”
EDMUND
“Great package with really nice vocals on it.
Lovely Original Mix !Also feeling the Kenny Carvajal mix.”
MASTER KEV
“Real nice song here and dope remixes from Trancemicsoul and Kenny Carvajal..
will def support”
ALAN O’MALLEY
“Top quality music from Adaptation Music, just a wicked song
and the remix package is sublime, great work!!”
DUTCHICAN SOUL
“Very solid release!! Really into the Satoshi Fumi mixes…Thanks..”
ANDRE BONSOR
“Satoshi Fumi doing it for me here – great washed out vocal and ice-cool deepness.”
JEVNE
“Lots of solid mixes!”
DJ PIPPI
“rancemicsoul Underg.Mix
Support..”
MANNIX
“lovely variety of mixes, all big again, thx Mannix”