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We here at Grin Music would like to present to you the first ever full length album by Demarkus Lewis entitled ‘Mental Notes’. Here we see DL show you a bit more of his range as we dive deep into this musical journey. There is something here for everyone who enjoys house music whether it be the soulful male vocal from Demetrius Price in the new album version of ‘Truth’; the seriously deep vibe created for Marissa Guzman’s stellar cut ‘Time to Go’; the afro beat killer with EMAN on ‘Behind Closed Doors’ or even the loop mode excursion with ‘Trackin’. Many will recognize clearly the influences that have helped shape the sound of both this album as well as Demarkus’ production sound. The underground will NEVER die!
All tracks written, produced, performed, mixed and arranged by Demarkus Lewis
*Truth vocal written and performed by Demetrius Price
*Time To Go vocal written and performed by Marissa Guzman
*Behind Closed Doors vocal written and performed by Erick ‘EMAN’ Clark
Demarkus Lewis is managed exclusively by Soundz Limited

O SEMBA ? A MISTURA,
O SEMBA DA NOSSA TERRA,
O SEMBA ? O QUE NOS UNE,
O SEMBA QUE NOS FAZ VIVER,
O SEMBA ? A MISTURA DOS NOSSOS ANCESTRAIS
TA GOSTOSA, ? O SEMBA MINHA GENTE, VAMOS EM FRENTE MEUS IRMAOS, MUSICA ? O QUE UNE, X?
SEMBA IS A MIXTURE,
SEMBA OF OUR LAND,
SEMBA IS WHAT KEEP US UNITED,
SEMBA IT’S WHAT MAKE US LIVE,
SEMBA IT’S THE MIX OF OUR ANCESTORS
IT’S GORGEOUS, ITS SEMBA MY PEOPLE, LETS KEEP GOING MY BROTHERS, MUSIC IS WHAT KEEP US UNITED, X?
credits:
Lyrics written by Filipe Narciso & Djeff
Vocals performed by Filipe Narciso & Djeff
Beat Programming by Djeff
Guitars by Filipe Narciso
Bass Guitar by Filipe Narciso
Produced and recorded at Afrozila Planet (Luanda, Angola) & Fils House (Porto, Portugal)
Mixed by Djeff at Afrozila Planet (Luanda, Angola)
www.djdjeff.com
www.filipenarciso.com
Fab.Yo.Dj Mix:
Mixed & arranged by Fab.Yo
All instruments & percussions performed by Domenico Muscillo
Recorded and Mixed at Muscillo’s Home Studio, Bitetto (Bari – Italy)
www.myspace.com/fydj80
www.myspace.com/housepeoplestaff
Jaso Mix:
Mixed & arranged by Jaso
All instruments performed by Jaso
Gordheaven Mix
Mixed & arranged by Gordheaven
All instruments performed by Gordheaven
Djeff Alternative Mix
produced by Djeff
mastered by Charlie Caliber
artwork by Gray Himself

Produced by Druw and Perez
Written by A. Richardson, W. Reid, Don-E
Vocals by Don-E
Horn Arrangement by Vicky Galer
Tenor/Alto Sax by Mark Brown
Trumpet by Joe Auckland
Track 2 Remix and Additional Production by Knee Deep
Track 3 Remix and Additional Production by Copyright
Bass by Basho
Copyright Control
P & C Copyright Recordings 2004

With an array of quality mixes including a ‘big room’ Commercial mix that will fill any dance floor from “MIKIE SUN” alongside a sublime jazz infused mix from “VICK LAVENDER” which demands you to get into the groove.
The original gives you that classic “DOLLS COMBERS” flavour with those silky chords and a guitar solo to die for.
Finally a signature mix from the “JACK 2 JAZZ” trio that gives you a killer bassline from “SLIKK TIM” alongside “DAYVE STEWART’S unforgettable Saxophone solos which is all wrapped up in a warm glow from “PARIS CESVETTE’S Keys and production.
All in all this fine package is a great way to kick off 2011 for ‘Jack 2 Jazz Records.
credits:
Original Mix
composed and arranged by dolls combers @ DC studio Milan – Dolls Combers are Manuele Tigani Vincent Lacerenza and Pino DI Pietro – Lyrics By Mario Inchaust
Vick Lavender mixes
All drum programming by Vick Lavender
All keyboards by Vijay Tellis-Nayak
Recorded at Sophisticado Recordings studio Chicago Il
Production and keyboards by Paris Cesvette
Bass Slikk Tim
Sax Dayve Stewart
Jack 2 Jazz is a Jazz House outfit featuring Slikk Tim on bass ,
Dayve Stewart on Saxophone and Paris Cesvette Keys and Production
Mixed Down and Mastered By Charlie DJ Caliber
Production by Mikie Sun
Mikie Sun and Ivan Kuznetsov. Productions by Mikie Sun, guitars by Ivan Kuznetsov.
Artists Links and Pages
Dolls Combers
http://twitter.com/DollsCombers
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=56705058205
Vick Lavender
http://twitter.com/sophisticado
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Vick-Lavender/66215036176
Jack 2 Jazz
http://www.dayvestewart.com
http://www.twitter.com/dayvestewart
http://www.facebook.com/dayvestewart
http://www.youtube.com/SlikkTim
http://www.myspace.com/SlikkTim
http://www.myspace.com/rawbounce
http://www.orquestaceiba.com
http://twitter.com/ParisCesvette
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Paris-Cesvette/490534870607
http://soundcloud.com/parishousejazz
http://twitter.com/calibergcr1
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jack-2-Jazz/116486578388896
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jack-2-Jazz-Records/148890235122410
DJ Reviews and Feedback –
Gene King – My favourite mixes are from vick lavender and the original mix.
Lenz (QH RADIO) – Love the jazzy sound… smooth and sexy! I prefer the Vick Lavender’s All Soul Inst. Mix!
Morra DeRey – Wow This is a classic release guys..Loving all the mixes.. the (Mikie Sun mix) is massive but the (Jack2Jazz Vocal Mix) takes the crown
Alan O Malley Multi Storey Soul radio show – Smokin first release from Jack 2 Jazz, tough to pick a fav mix, full support from me on the show, best wishes with the label !!
MRcsp – Wow Wow wow Wow Wow I Have Rinsed This Since The Day I Downloaded & Burnt
The “This is Jack2Jazz Mix” Is Absolutely Beautiful A True Classic In This One
Fabry Diglio – quality work from Doll Comberas and the rest of the guys!
Original mix and This is Jack2Jazz Mix for me,congrats to Jack 2 Jazz records!
Azee (Brazilian Soul Crew) – All mixe are very nice, but i prefer Vick Lavender’s All Soul Vocal Mix. I Feeling this…amazing bass-line and harmony!
Junior White (SSRADIO) – My favorite is original mix…..I will support & good luck for your first release.
Salvatore Agrosi – Full support for this hot release.. Original Mix and Vick Lavender remix for me..
will play for sure
Mario Romay – Good luck with your label. Great first release. I’m enjoying the Vick Lavender Mix
Tim White (House Afrika) -Thanks nice tunes – digging Vicks mix – sweet bassline – nice one.
Todd Gardner – I like the Jack2Jazz mixes best
Mikki Afflick – Paris Cesvette makes her debut as C.E.O. of Jack 2 Jazz Records with a smooth dance jazz cut. All the mixes stay true to her roots of Jazz House. I love the richest of the live elements in her productions. The Vick Lavender mix works best for me . All the mixes are a very nice. 9/10
DJ Pugwash (Pressure Radio Chart Show) – Dolls Combers gives you that family affair on this hot debut release on Jack 2 Jazz. The original is classic DC vibes while the Jack 2 Jazz mix has that signature smooth jazz sound with a Herbie Hanconck influence. Pure Quality

Written by April Hill and Marlon Saunders.
Produced by Shawn Lucas and April Hill.
Instruments and Programming by Shawn Lucas Backing
Vocals April Hill and Marlon Saunders.
Soultempo Remixes by Jayceeindamix (Tarantismo Ent.)and Jere McAllister (J.A.M. Trax).
2Moro Mix by Owen Taylor & Matt Mckillop forDeepCitySoul Productions.
Publishing Jazzy Peach Music (ASCAP) /Jazz for the Soul of It (Sesac) / Bombay Records 2011 (SOCAN)
Executive Producers: Awaaz © Bombay Records 2011 All Rights Reserved.
Atlanta, Georgia-born singer/songwriter April Hill is a fresh talent on the east coast soul scene with songs that resonate with authenticity and power. Today is the result of a collaboration with her writing/producing partner Marlon Saunders. They deliver the goods with Today, one of the standouts from Hill’s debut album, Love 360. Hill’s unique vocal styling reigns supreme here in this cool soulful affair on love gone wrong.
Chicago’s J & J Soultempo, JayceeIndaMix and Jere McAllister, deliver a smooth groove affair with their Soultempo mix. Perfectly balanced Afro drums and warm chord arrangements define the laidback feel of the composition. The free flow energy lives on in their Late Night Dub cut with a more resounding vibe on the b-line.
DJ/Producer Jayceeindamix and the J & J Soultempo collaboration have been major contributors to the thriving Chicago house scene for the last decade. Recent releases include last year’s acclaimed remixes of gospel legend Terry Moore’s “In Ur Presence” and “Some Kinda Good” on Bombay. Jaycee’s work has appeared on labels such as RCA, Sony, Neat Music (UK), Bombay Records, Cafe Del Mar, Hed Kandi, Stereo Sushi, and his own Soultempo Records.
The 2moro mix by masterful UK house duo DeepCitySoul is a higher energy dance cut with a brilliant shakedown that stretches the rhythmic vibe into a warm floor-sizzler with harmonious synth chords, guitar and sax licks. Birmingham-based Matt McKillop and Owen Taylor aka DeepCitySoul have received fast rising fame on the international house circuit for their distinctive productions and eclectic DJ sets. Their trademark sound is flavoured with solid house and funk rhythms, and aspects of soul and jazz. Their recent releases “Earthly Angel” on their own DeeCeeEss label and mix of Universe Project’s “Where You Wanna Be” are on their way to becoming dance floor essentials, and the 2moro remix gets the full treatment from these soulful house dons.