release date: Aug/22/2011
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Deep spiritual magic on GOGO Music by the ‘Hood Natives feat. Mac Z’ with mixes by Raw Artistic Soul and Nastee Nev – check some of the early reactions on bottom.
Not too many instrumental tracks have the potential to substitute a song, but after ‘Capricorn’ by the ’60 Hertz Project’ GOGO Music found another one of that kind, which seems to be sparkled with a similar secret magic dust. With the deeply spiritual ‘Sax In The City’ we introduce the ‘Hood Natives’ of Sir LSG featuring the saxophone talents of Mac Z.
Nearly 20 years before world-renowned house DJ Ralf GUM picked up on the talent of Sir LSG, Lesego Sefako was just another singer in the church choir. That six-year old Mafikeng native didn’t know it then, but his naive fascination with melodies would eventually catapult him into the world of house music. Sir LSG’s style is as a sublime mixture of soulful house with a portion of instruments from his home country. It was the 2008 South African Music Conference that would change his life forever. Sir LSG’s DJ skills not only resulted in him winning the DJ Battle competition, he also caught the eye of the legendary DJ Christos, that very day. Thanks to Sir LSG’s rock solid relationship with his mentor Christos, Ralf GUM came across ‘Sax in the City’ which finally found its way to light when he got in on the action.
It was obvious that Raw Artistic Soul would be the perfect man to remix this track, as the percussive and deep vibe just appeals consummately to his style. Phil dug the Original that much, that he decided to stay nigh to it, however once more proved that he is a real master of percussion and melodies created with them. His mix came out as a tasteful 11 minutes journey with perfectly chosen sounds that attach additional punch. His Dub mix reduces the saxophone and amplifies the groove, which makes it more than a perfect DJ tool with ample deepness.
With Nastee Nev we welcome another artist from the motherland to GOGO Music for the first time. Nastee Nev is not just one, but assuredly one of the fastest rising talents to emerge from the fertile grounds of the African capitol of House Pretoria. Nastee morphs the song into his beloved soulful laid back style and garnished his version with a beautiful jazzy piano perfectly complementing the saxophone of Mac Z.
With this release GOGO Music once more brings a hot new talent to the light and delivers a great package of all-embracing sonic pleasure.
GOGO Music – music it is and is it!
Credits:
Tracklist:
1. Raw Artistic Soul Remix 11:02 min – ISRC: DEY161104602
2. Nastee’s 0808 Nevas Mix 8:12 min – ISRC: DEY161104605
3. Original Mix 7:23 min – ISRC: DEY161104601
4. Raw Artistic Soul Dub 11:07 min – ISRC: DEY161104603
5. Raw Artistic Soul Beat 8:32 min – ISRC: DEY161104604
Written by: Lesego Sefako, Nkosinathi Mac Z Ngubeni.
Produced by: Lesego Sir LSG Sefako.
Sax performed by: Nkosinathi Mac Z Ngubeni. All other instruments by Lesego Sefako. Recorded by Lesego Sefako at ASE Studios, SABC Auckland Park, Johannesburg.
1., 4., 5.: Remix & additional production by Phil Kullmann for Raw Artistic Productions 2011. Drum programming, congas, hand percussion, SH-2, Moog Voyager xl & Modular processing by Phil Kullmann; Fender Rhodes & Matrix-12 by Calogero Scrimali; Monster Plate by Chris Fehre. Recorded (additional), arranged & mixed by Phil Kullmann at Raw Artistic Studios, Cologne Germany. www.rawartistic.com.
2.: Remixed by Nastee Nev. Drum programing and arrangement by Neville aka Nastee Nev Moeletsi, Keyboards by Pontso ‘The Master Mind’ Masote. Mixed By Nastee Nev at Nev Records Studios.
Mastered by Masterlab.de
Published by Hood Natives Music.
P&C GOGO Music 2011.
www.GOGO-Music.net
REACTIONS:
:: SpiritOfHouse (Switzerland) – In the Spotlight!
History repeats itself as GOGO Music follow-up the highly acclaimed “Capricorn” by 60 Hertz Project with another seminal instrumental production courtesy of South Africa’s Lesego Sefako aka Sir LSG. “Sax in the city” is a spiritually deep production featuring an incredible saxophone by Mac Z alongside gorgeous keys and chords over thrilling rhythms. Raw Artistic Soul stays close to the original on his remix, an eleven minute journey into deepest truly hypnotic grounds that oozes with exquisite melodies and intriguing percussive elements. Next is Nastee Nev who contributes a glamorous laidback interpretation built around a fiery yet smooth backdrop that is laced with a grand jazzy piano that perfectly complements the saxophone. by Michael Fossati
Magma DJ web (Italy)
Incredible deep sounds by Hood Natives with slamming jazzy sax by Mac Z for the new release on GOGO Music. Huge bassline with dancefloor percussive rhythm on Raw Artistic’s remixes. A sax reduction on his Dub version. More classic with refined pad the Original Mix. Lounge sounds with slow rhythm, piano melodies and hands clap on the Nasteee’s 0808 Nevas Mix. Both useful in more listening situation. This package is an instrumental track that will work in all situations. By Alessio Furia
:: Jimpster (Freerange, UK): “I’m loving the sound of your Raw Artistic Soul Dub. Definitely something I look forward to playing out. Got a lovely vibe to it. Nice one.”
:: Vinny Da Vinci (House Afrika, South Africa): “Awesome package. DOPE!!!”
:: Dean Zepherin (Tribe, UK): “Really liking the release.”
:: The Layabouts (UK): “Raw Artistic Soul is hands down my favourite producer of at the moment and has been a strong favourite of mine now for a couple of years. Always a pleasure to receive promos from you Ralf and this is another touch of magic. Deffo one for us. Expect max support from us.”
:: Jonny Montana & Craig Stewart (Universe Media,UK): “This package is beautiful, deep dance music at it’s very, very best – Raw Artistic Soul remix is incredible.”
:: Roog (Hardsoul, Housequake, Netherlands): “Quality stuff as always! Support from Amsterdam!”
:: Lars Behrenroth (Deeper Shades of House, USA): “Heard the original last time I was in South Africa and couldn’t wait to get my hands on it! Another winner from the house lover making machine GOGO Music!”
:: Russell Pollitt (Soulfuledge, UK): “Some SERIOUS deep loveliness going on here…. Original & Raw Artistic Soul mixes sound lush!”
:: Ben Moss (Loss Audio, Germany): “Gooood one!”
:: Bobi (Club FM, Macedonia) “This is an absolutely stunning release – GOGO Music just don’t put a foot wrong at the moment… The original is a wonderfully unique and original track, and on first listen, both the Raw Artistic versions, and Nastee’s 0808 mix are standing out most for me. Great stuff once again.”
:: Lorenzo Aldino (7th District, Austria): “All mixes are useful. My fav this time: Raw Artistic Soul Remix. 10/10”
:: Gregor Wagner (Bush II Bush, Germany): “In love with the Raw Artistic Soul musical masterpiece. So soulful & warm!”
:: Edgar (Platnum Hour Kaya FM, South Africa): “Damn this is a dope tune, I love the different melodies used in the jam.”
:: Antony Angell (Stereo Sushi Radio, UK): “Love the Raw Artistic Soul mix.”
:: Just Mo. (YFM, South Africa): “As always GOGO Music is on point … for me I like the Raw Artistic Soul remix and the dub. Those two are for the clubs! Nice one.”
:: Raul Campos (Kcrw, USA): “This track is super dope! I can’t wait to drop the Raw Artistic Soul remix on air and in the clubs!!”
:: Mirko Paoloni (Radio Party Groove, Italy): “Massive! Raw Artistic Soul Remix is the best for me! Full Support.”
:: Bernd Niedergesaess (Radio 42, Germany): “Overall: Smooth, mellow and soulful – just great, full support! Raw Artistic Soul Remix: very good! Nastee’s 0808 Nevas Mix: even better! Original Mix: nice! Raw Artistic Soul Dub: solid!”
:: Mathias Show-B Schober (Compost Radioshow, Germany): “The Raw Artistic Soul are the ones. thanks!”
:: Greg Fenton (UK): “Love the remix versions.”
:: Bobstar / Oskido (YFM, South Africa): “Super trax. I love the Original mix.”
