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Saturday 17th of May 2008 02:19:17 AM |
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IDM News: SPIRITOFHOUSE.12''
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For those of you into extensive reviews, long time IDMW.Com partner/friend, Zuerich-based Spiritofhouse.com head Michael Fossati comes along with his weekly selection of ultimate goodies. Gruezi Mein Herr !
The pieces of music thereafter are taken from the weekly Fresh Grooves mix series as conceived by Michael Fossati.
All your promos to be sent to :
Michael Fossati P.O. Box 9403 – CH 8036 ZÜRICH (SCHWEIZ)
PULSE - "The Lover That You Are" (Marlon D. & George Mena Remixes) (Jellybean Soul/CD Promo)
Pulse's 1996 club anthem "The Lover That You Are" gets a fresh set of remixes by the team of Marlon D. and George Mena that have everything what it takes to become a timeless classic. Featuring songstress Antoinette Roberson, these new mixes simply will blow you away with the mesmerizing drums and bass, passionate uplifting vocals, marvelous keys and lush strings and synths that come together to create a hands in the air anthem, perfectly served over six mixes (two vocal, dub, instrumental, percapella and beats) that are fierce yet soulful while oozing with deep and sexy vibes.
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Exclusive Preview: THE MAXX - "Savin' Myself" (Mantree Records/CD Promo)
Rasmir presents some serious deepness here with "Savin' Myself" courtesy of The Maxx. The 'Deep Mix' is as deep as it gets and has a raw and funky underground feel to it, with stompin' beats and melodic keys leading the way for the sexy vocals and spaced-out synths. The 'Dub Mix' is great alteration with some extra funky elements and crazed-out keys. The 'Percussive Mix' puts the percussion elements and drums center stage to give the track a resistless tribalized feel. This very mix is taken to the next level on the 'UK Mix' which adds some hot funky flavors to it.
BEPPE GIOIA - "Untitled Fantasy" (CyberJamz Records/CD Promo)
Beppe Gioia returns to CyberJamz Records with the resistless "Untitled Fantasy" coming in three different flavors. The 'Main Mix' is a deep affair featuring a sexy catchy piano line, classic strings and sexy male vocals over thumpin' beats that altogether create a mesmerizing vibe on the dance floor. The 'Deep Dub Mix' goes deeper and gives the track a more minimalistic feel, with reduced piano parts while some wicked accordion riffs are added. Lastly the 'Lounge Mix' is beautiful downtempo with a jazzy touch.
Exclusive Preview: EDDIE NICHOLAS - "I know A Man" (CD-R)
Our man Eddie Nicholas returns to Spirit of House with yet another slammin' track. "I Know A Man" uses a deep'n'funky backing groove enriched with sweet percussion elements as playground for Nicholas' incomparable vocals, wicked synths and a phat organ ride. The result is a soulful yet absolutely irresistible track that is guaranteed to rock the dancefloors.
Vinyl Alert: GENE KING presents SACHA - "Changes" (Shelter Records 12")
We tend to forget about vinyl-only releases in the digital age we are living. This is exactly what happened to this beauty produced by Gene King that we completely overlooked when released in December of last year. "Changes" features a sensitive vocal by Sacha over a deep yet smooth groove enriched with sweet percussion and warm melodic keys. The 'Shelter Genetix Dub' takes things deeper, giving the track a resistless, slightly electrofied underground feeling. The 'R&B Mix' relaxes the vibe to give the track a more laidback feel, while the 'Reprise' adds some extra keys and funky flavors.
CIAPPY DJ & PABLO featuring SAVIO - "I Do Love" (DAE Deep Records/CD Promo)
The first release on the brand new DAE Deep imprint is courtesy of Ciappy DJ and Pablo who team up with singer Savio Vurchio on this wonderful production with a beautiful live orchestration full of lovely keys, jazzy sax and passionate vocals. The 'C&D Original R&B' version is a marvelous down tempo take perfect for those romantic moments. The ' Soul Live Elements Main Mix' takes the track to the soulful dance floors while keeping the vibe laidback and organic. Lastly the 'Ciappy DJ & Davide Murri Classfull Remix' is firing things up for some serious funk spiced peak time action.
Exclusive Preview: KEYSHIA COLE - "Work It Out" (Martin Faltin's Worked Out Remix)(CD-R) / INDIA ARIE - "Beautiful" (Martin Faltin's Give Me Some Energy Remix) (CD-R)
Martin Faltin is blessing us again with two classy reworkings. First is Keyshia Cole's beautiful "Work It Out" (from her 2007 Just Like You album) that is given a groovy makeover on funky tip that has a slightly dirty edge to it. Next is the acoustic "Beautiful" by India Arie (from her 2001 Acoustic Soul album) built around a stormin' beat that harmonizes perfectly with the acoustic guitar and lovely vocals.
NO AGE COMBO Vs. FABIO TOSTI featuring BIG MAMA - "Colors Of Love" (Music Plan Tracks/CD Promo)
Music Plan Tracks present a relentless track featuring sexy spoken words and vocals by Big Mama over a fiercely stompin' beat enriched with lush chords and synths. The 'MP Killa Dub' has an electronic edge to it, while the 'Colors Mix' replaces most of the vocals with strings and lovely keys. The 'Dubbin Clubbin' version is all about a catchy piano line over an irresistibly kickin' groove. Finally the 'Twinbeat Foggy Night Remix' is a deep and hypnotic affair that gets into electronic territory towards the end.
SLIM & SWIFT - "For You EP" (TriCircle Deep/CD Promo)
This slammin' EP lets you choose between four differently flavored deep house tracks. First up is "Beat The Street", a deeply stompin' track featuring phat electronic snyths and jazzy piano riffs that together create a hypnotizing vibe. "Dirty Disco" is on an old school flavored disco-funk tip with some great breakdowns included, while "Pretty Sucker" is a laidback deep house track with electronic synths perfect for late night / early morning play. Lastly there is "Keep It Coming" that is intensifying the vibe with deeply rumblin' groove and catchy keys.
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IDM News: TraxsourceINDAMIX (HOUSE, GARAGE & OTHER ILLICIT GROOVES...) ISSUE # 8
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Show must go on… As you may guess, nuttin’ good to expect when bein’ reminded those words taken from famous pop band Queen. And the fact is with our community once more affected with the recent loss of one of its members by the likes of the late K.T. Brooks who’s passed away some 10 days ago. Kind hard as well not to think of NYC vet DJ/producer DJ Camacho currently hospitalized and, as if wasn’t already enuff, facing hard times financially speakin’. Needless to say how your help will be greatly appreciated with donations to be forwarded to Leslie J. Jeudy 345 Bloomfield Avenue, Ste 2 Montclair, NJ 07042-3601 and any kind of recomforting message to be sent to our brother to the following address: C/o David Camacho (RM # 2408) St Barnabas Medical Center94 Old Short Hills Road Livingston, NJ 07039. This Issue # 08 is dedicated to both of’em with eternal love…
Can’t resist goin’ back to these words courtesy of Osunlade in regards to a recent affair of illegal share which has taken a part of our community by storm over the last days. Once again, let me humbly remind you how despite being quite e-z and tempting on occasions, whatever we may share belongs more likely to other people, meaning that we don’t have a single right on those files apart from using them as a media to listen to music or see images. Also, let’s never forget than whenever we individually spare money when sharing, it’s money that doesn’t go into the pocket of the one producing the music that we love, with the risk of killing them on a more or less short term. So needless to say once again how pretending to be a supporter of our scene means investing on it in order to keep it alive and, as a direct result, to have it blowing our minds, bodies & souls…
 Exactly what happens as a matter of fact when listening to the sultry and stirring ‘Merry Go Round’ which sees US songstress Kimara Lovelace reaching absolute heights on this cool jazzy phonk atmospheric midtempo enlightened by ultra subtle arrangements courtesy of UK pair Sueno Soul. Can’t get my ears off this since I discovered it on Abicah Soul’s recent top 10 here on TS. Definitely to be featured on the 10 cuts who make my own merry go round dis year (Newlite Muzik). ‘Che va piano, va sano’ says famous Italian proverb. Three years have gone since Osunlade was given a demo by Maryland-based female singer Tamara Wellons who’s awaited debut-LP is to see the light in the coming weeks. A sign of obvious care in both the maturation of her undeniable talent and the concept of her album speakin’ of which we’re given another blatant proof with the new offshot from her album, ‘Like Rain’ left c/o a whole bunch of 1st class remixers incl. Abicah Soul, Lars Behrenroth, Nomumbah and Jihad Muhammad (Ocha Records). The latest addin’ a slice of melancholy if not darkness to the semantic meaning of the song both with a synth line reminiscent of Fingers Inc’s classic ‘Can You Feel It’ and jazzy plaintive piano parts. Vibrant, to say the least!
 ‘We Belong Together’… Here comes what could have easily become IDMW’s slogan as far as (good) music is concerned. As a matter of fact, it’s Donna Hidalgo’s latest offering giving her the opportunity to make her debut on hotter than hot Poji Records label this year. Good to have back to the forefront this talented lady after a couple of promising experiences back in the beginning of the nineties on this DJ Oji’s production showcasing the undeniable skills of DJ Buzzard on the remix duties… On that same stable, don’t you ever miss Una’s ‘The Weekender’ as remixed by Abicah Soul. Their reunion givin’ birth to a fascinating piece of frenzy deep lectro soul/funk. And da beat brilliantly goes on for NYC label Funk La Planet with the shining ‘Lion In Cage’ by French pair Alex Finkin & Reverend P featuring Jocelyn Mathieu customized with the right ingredients to make it a festive sure shot winner by the ever inspired Jon Cutler who’s added a killer synth line.
 Although nothing really new, in terms of inspiration Carlos Rubio’s ‘Una Familia’ is a brilliant tribute to the so called Philly Sound and those incredible arrangements which make it as timeless back then delivered by Vincent Montana Jr. And here we go with a radiant extrapolation of MFSB’s ‘Love Is The Message’/Salsoul Orchestra’s ‘Love Break’ with lush key jazzy arrangements courtesy of Davide Marani. Bravissimo signori (Distar). At the opposite end is the deep acidic-influenced ‘Digilove’ by Jeremias Santiago displayin’ a sort of plaintive emphasis over lectro bleepylike keys, reminicent of the early 90’s UK sound (FTL). Ever prolific Franck Roger does it again on his latest 2 tracker goin’ abstract garagey on ‘Klubhead’ with my preference goin’ to the Giorgio Moroder-influenced ‘Gigolo’ touching the deeper heights with its emphatic synth lines (Real Tone).
 No need havin’ a wide angle lens on your camera to realize how things fit as far as music is concerned. Just see how people are bumpin’ their heads while havin’ a drink and you’ll have the beginning of an answer. Alton Miller’s ‘Together’ is nuttin’ but one of those grooves which captures the listener with the ability to transform it into an all-night long dance with a single click on a button, from the very first note. Nothing really complicated though: just the right elements at the right place! A cool bongo-driven beat, some lush key/synth arrangements used as a rhythm line, an infectious phonky bassline, a sensitive interpretation with warm lyrics, being for much on the intimacy of this cool groover. In other words what I’d be tempted to consider it a irresistibly seductive slice of modern soul (Seed Recordings). Back from a recent trip to his native Africa and currently working on his awaited debut album to be released later this year, Boddhi Satva delivers another blatant illustration of his mixed background, twistin’ African chants with bits’n’bops inherited from the local folkore over lectrosynthesized FX. All of this givin’ birth to a deep-notizing environment such as the insane ‘Stop Black Magic’ opening the package. ‘The Depth Of The Source’ getting even deeper with Yuba on the MC’s seat delivering an incantation over an infectious jam leadin’ straight to the epicenter of a cross-bred universe melding 2 different cultures, but also 2 different periods (if not much more) - and, as a direct consequence, different flavors - together as one. Satva affirming his identity like he’s probably never done before and that’s pretty much what we like…
More to come in a fortnight with TraxsourceINDAMIX now available both on Spiritofhouse.com and udmshow in addition to IDMW. Peace y’all. MFSB
TraxsourceINDAMIX TENNERZ
KIMARA LOVELACE
My, my, my… Can’t find the words to describe this absolute piece of… ART!
JEREMIAS SANTIAGO
Luv’ the plaintive emphasis on this deep slice bleepish minimal house...
FRANCK ROGER
A deep Moroder-ised full striker…
UNA
Definitely up for a place of choice in the… Sanctuary. Lectroified soul/funk at its best!
BODDHI SATVA featuring YUBA
Everything’s said on the title, follow the guide!
TAMARA WELLONS
Definitely a future classic…
CARLOS RUBIO
A brilliant piece of disco/house…
ALEX FINKIN & REVEREND P featuring JOCELYN MATHIEU
– ‘Lion In Cage’ – Jon Cutler Distant Music Mix (Funk La Planet/Promo)
Hot, groovy & festive…
ALTON MILLER
A seducive piece of modern soul courtesy of Detroit’s ambassador of house…
DONNA HIDALGO
Hidalgo couldn’t have dreamed of a better return w. Buzzard on the remixer’s seat!
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IDM News: SPIRITOFHOUSE.12''
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For those of you into extensive reviews, long time IDMW.Com partner/friend, Zuerich-based Spiritofhouse.com head Michael Fossati comes along with his weekly selection of ultimate goodies. Gruezi Mein Herr !
The pieces of music thereafter are taken from the weekly Fresh Grooves mix series as conceived by Michael Fossati.
All your promos to be sent to :
Michael Fossati P.O. Box 9403 – CH 8036 ZÜRICH (SCHWEIZ)
URBAN DANCE INSTITUTION - "I Miss U" (Original Mix)(UDI Records CD Promo)
The project created by Slovenian DJ Dekky a couple of years back, returns with the masterly orchestrated and performed "I Miss U", with Shola Phillips providing a passionate vocal over a smooth funk flavored groove enlightened with with jazzy keys, flute, horns and classic strings. The result is simply wonderful, with a groove and vocal hook that will catch you instantly. The Groove Junkies are on the remix duty, intensifying the vibe by using a funked-up, deeper groove and wicked synths that together with the original orchestration and vocals creates a relentless feeling.
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ISLAND GROOVE & KEITH THOMPSON - "Soul Surrender" Waking Monster Records CD Promo)
Italian duo Island Groove team up with Keith Thompson on this wonderful production on a laidback tip that will bring sunshine to your heart with its summery vibe (now if just would get warmer and sunny...) created by a smooth groove, lovely guitar, melodic keys and uplifting vocals by Keith Thompson. Gregory Del Piero's take is on a deep hypnotic tip, while Physics serve a groovy funky oozing rub. Next we have Vincent Kwok who adds a definite west coast touch (don't we love those heavy beats?) to the track, keeping things soulful all over. Lastly the Dolls Combers deliver a beautifully instrumentated dub that has got a lovely orchestral touch to it.
Exclusive Preview: JILL SCOTT - "All I" (Martin Faltin's Remix)(CD-R)/PEVEN EVERETT "Put Your Back In It" (Martin Faltin's Remix)(CD-R)
Here we've got two brand new reworkings by Martin Faltin. First he takes on Jill Scott's wonderful slow jam "All I" (taken from her The Real Thing: Words And Sounds Vol. 3 album ) and delivers a respectful interpretation that keeps the vibe of the original intact, while the laidback groove smoothly transforms the track for the soulful dancefloors. Next is Peven Everett's "Put Your Back In It" that turned into a deep house gem based around a fiercely thumpin' beat that serves as playground for the original instrumentation and the vocals.
STEAL VYBE featuring STEPHANIE RENEE - "High" (Steal Vybe Records CD/Promo)
With their latest outing "High", Steal Vybe unleash a monster that is guaranteed to take the dancefloors by storm. The 'Spiritual Vox Mix' is all about the spiritual spoken poetry with vocals by Stephanie Renee and melodic chords over a deep and laidback percussion enriched backing groove, while the 'Piano-Synthstrumental' puts the synth layers center stage and adds a jazzy piano to give it a bit of an underground feel. The 'Sub-Electronic Soul Mix' keeps things soulful while adding a fierce electronic touch to it. Various remixes are included as well, with Todd Terry providing some big room madness with his pumping acid and stormin' electro mixes. Conan Liquid serves an irresistible late night interpretation, while June Lopez goes deep and techy on his take.
Exclusive Preview: MANCHILDBLACK - "Live 4 Love" (DeepHaven Music/CD-R)
While we eagerly await DJ Man-X's full length album, he presents the wonderful "Live 4 Love" by Manchildblack on his DeepHaven Music imprint. Here, Manchildblack provides a sensitive vocal over a laidback and groovy backdrop that is beautifully orchestrated, with the keys and chords creating lovely melodies. The final package that should be available soon will include remixes by Chris Perez and William 'ReelSoul' Rodriguez.
Exclusive Preview: MR. MAMA - "Thoughts" (DNY Mix)(CD-R)
Here we've got the latest production from Italy's Mr. Mama (aka Mauro Marrazza), a magnificent deep house track built around a deep yet smooth groove that is all about the wicked keys and organ chords that give the track a wicked old-school vibe. A simple yet very effective track that is absolutely relentless on the dance floor.
Exclusive Preview: SOUL OASIS - "Ancestor (Jibaro)" (Mr. Cubanix Mix) (CyberJamz/CD-R)
CyberJamz Records revive the massive "Ancestor (Jibaro)" by Soul Oasis with this brand new remix by David 'Mr. Cubanix' Reyero who delivers a resistless interpretation that is on a deep tribal house tip, with the spoken words being accompanied by dark synths that give the track a real underground edge while the tribal beat creates an intense mesmerizing feel.
DASOUL & HOOGER featuring UMBERTO MUSELLI "Paradise" (Shines Records/CD Promo)
Shines Records come up with something a little different here that will blow fresh air to your DJ set and onto the dancefloor. "Paradise" features Davide Esposito on keys and Umberto Muselli on saxophone, with the 'Extation Jazz' version being on a magnificent broken-beat styled jazz oozing vibe that will have you jammin' from the beginning to the end. The 'Extation House' version is a housed-up take of the track that combines the jazz vibes with smooth groove to create a laidback feeling. Gene King delivers the 'Genetix Mix' that is the choice pick for late night/early morning play thanks to the deeply rumblin' groove and lush chords used.
DJ ROLAND CLARK presents URBAN SOUL - "Life Time" (King Street/CD Promo)
Roland Clark returns as Urban Soul with "Life Time" presented here in the form of remixes courtesy of Japan's Daishi Dance and Italy's Dolls Combers. Daishi Dance rework the track that features Clark's signature vocals into a fierce dancefloor anthem featuring wicked keys over a stormin' groove, while the Dolls Combers come up with a more relaxed take based around a smooth groove that is oozing with retro flavored, soulful jazz-funk vibes created by a beautiful orchestration.
UPZ - "U Lift Me" (soWHAT/CD Promo)
The 70's influenced, uplifting "U Lift Me" is taken from the United People of Zion II album and features a passionate vocal performance courtesy of Ben-Khesed and lush chords over a deep yet smooth, funk soaked backing groove. Avi Elman delivers a classy reworking of the track in vocal and dub versions that brings the funky elements and vocals to full effect while slightly firing up the vibe. An instrumental of the original version completes the package.
DENNIS FERRER - "Change The World"/"How Do I Let Go"/"Transitions" (King Street/CD Promo)
This three track EP is a selection of tracks from the My World As They Remixed It album including Jihad Muhammad's uplifting, deeply rumblin' reworking of "Change The World" and Sunshine Jones dark take of "Transitions" that comes complete with sultry male vocals and wicked synths. Also included is the previously unreleased 'Ruff Mix' by Charles Webster of "How Do I Let Go", a soulful interpretation of this wonderful song featuring the late KT Brooks that keeps things deep and raw.
SACHA - "I Can't Pretend" (Shines Records/Digital Download)
"I Can't Pretend" is produced by the team of Sacha Williamson and Dave Campbell, with the sweet sensual vocals being provided by the lady over a deeply thumpin', laidback groove enriched with beautiful keys and chords. Adam 'Suges' Sugar delivers a remix that takes the track to another level based around a fired up, yet still smooth and laidback groove, with the vocals being accompanied by a lovely guitar and warm melodic keys. Remixes from Dos Almas, Black Keys Music, Joe DiPadova and Gene King coming soon.
GRANTORINO featuring SHA'RON - "What You Won't Do" (Gotta Keep Faith Records CD Promo)
First let’s congratulate Gotta Keep Faith who celebrate their 50th release with this production by Grantorino (aka Mr. Fuzz and DJ Rico). "What You Won't Do" features the soulful vocals of Sharon Edwards over a deep' and laidback, jazz-funk flavored groove in the 'Mr. Fuzz Main Mix', while the 'Mr. Fuzz Deepness Mix' turns the track into a slightly electronic, deeply stompin' affair. Spiritual Blessings go all funky and groovy on their take, while Georg Neufeld adds his trademark deep sound to the track. Steve Paradise serves a beautiful deep house take with a funky twist that is all about beautiful melodies. Lastly there is the deep'n'funky 'Underground Brothers Dub' that is a great tool for DJ’s.
INNERFACE - "Free Yourself" (Plus Groove/Digital Download)
Innerface (aka Nick Tolentino and Jason Merced) present a classy deep house track on a jazzy edge that features wonderful keys and chords alongside a beautiful guitar over a deeply rumblin' yet soulful groove. The dub goes deeper, with the spaced-out chords giving the track a laidback feel perfect for after hours/early morning play. The bonus track "Cosmic" is a tougher affair built around a bumpin' groove and dark synths.
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IDM News: BUGZ IN DA HOUSE... by BIG CEE
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BUGZ IN DA HOUSE…
Whatever our said modern world would be without the help of technology? Obviously not the point of Chicago-based Consortium Muzik label head Big Cee makin’ his official debut on IDMW’s editorial team. But rather more of how it could be without the presence of pirates or should I say hackers regularly ruining its undeniable convenience…
Over the last week, there has been a great deal of speculation about a certain DJ and his ability to gain access to an alarming number of unreleased projects from various artists, producers and record labels. This is how it began for me in late January 2008, I was alerted that there was a blog that hosts numerous mixes consisting of unreleased material from my label and many others. I was dismayed my material was in the hands of anyone outside my immediate circle of producers, artist and selected DJ's. I wanted to see for myself and upon accessing this blog I found several of my unreleased projects had been a mainstay in the mixes of the DJ for months prior and wonder how this was possible…
Needless to say I became very suspect of the producers and remixers in my camp and started an internal investigation to seal this obvious leak. Before pointing the finger I also consulted with several other producers whose material was also prevalent in these mixes. I wanted to find the common denominator that linked us all. I spoke in detail with Gene King of Shine records who is a good friend and also a victim of this unauthorized access to unreleased material. Gene was most disturbed by these finding because material he had only completed in recent days was already appearing in the playlist of this DJ on his blog. The only common factor was the use of AOL Instant Messenger, I then went directly to this DJ and asked him how was he able to gain access to my material as did Gene. Well of course, the latest was very vague on his explanation and would give no details and felt he was doing us all a great favor by promoting our… stolen music. He claimed he knew several producers who regularly sent him their projects, but this didn't sit well with me because I knew for a fact Gene King hadn't sent this guy anything yet all his most recent music was being played in these mixes. Still being unsure of source of this leak, I continued to search for an answer and solution. I was almost sure this DJ had ability to intercept AOL Instant Messenger transmission and performed several searches on Google for an answer to no avail. Nevertheless I continued to monitor this blog, all the while making changes on how I distributed my material to my inner circle. In effort to appease me, this DJ posted a mix I did for Lars's XM radio show + a lot of promotional information about my label. In late March I was again alerted a new unreleased track from my label had appeared in another of this DJ's mixes. I confronted him and asked how did he obtain this track,. He tried to put the blame on the producer saying he passed it to a friend who then shared it with him. I immediately contacted this producer who was angered by the accusation and also confronted this DJ. At this point I was determined to find and seal this leak, I reached out to a friend who had vast knowledge of the internet and asked is there such a software that can intercept AOL Instant Messenger transmission. My friend thought I was simply paranoid, but did reach out to several of his friends who some might consider to be hackers. Within a week he contacted me back and confirmed my initial thoughts he gave me a link to the following hacker site.
It was here I learned about a flaw in AOL Instant Messenger that coupled with another program you could, as I originally thought, intercept the files being shared. I felt it was my civic duty to alert as many as possible to prevent their material from being exploited by this DJ. Since doing so I have been subjected to numerous threats by this DJ via emails and chat rooms. He would ruin my label and his intent to have all my material uploaded and offered as shareware. He also made postings on several message boards & his blog given fictious reasons why not to buy releases from my label and pleas to artist not work in conjunction with me in the future. I again want to sound the alarm to any producers, artist and labels to refrain from using AOL Instant Messenger when sending your unreleased material.
We must stop this audio terrorist and save the muzik to save our scene......
Lastly, I have made it a point not to use the name of the DJ or give his blog address because since this was first reported and as more and more people came forward to concur my findings they too have become subjects of attacks especially on his blog page. He seems to thrive on the attention and notoriety, even if its negative in nature...
Big Cee CEO of Consortium Muzik (Chicago)
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IDM News: SPIRITOFHOUSE.12''
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For those of you into extensive reviews, long time IDMW.Com partner/friend, Zuerich-based Spiritofhouse.com head Michael Fossati comes along with his weekly selection of ultimate goodies. Gruezi Mein Herr !
The pieces of music thereafter are taken from the weekly Fresh Grooves mix series as conceived by Michael Fossati.
All your promos to be sent to :
Michael Fossati P.O. Box 9403 – CH 8036 ZÜRICH (SCHWEIZ)
LIQUID PEOPLE presents DANISM featuring SEAN WILLIAMS - "Trouble In Paradise" (Tony Records/CD Promo)
The label information reads: "Trouble In Paradise" is a pure testament to the roots of R&B flavored vocal house - we couldn't have said it better. This is the kind of vibe we feel has got lost and forgotten in recent times, with an inspirational and uplifting vocal full of passion provided by Sean Williams, while the musical backdrop brings back memories of the classic club sounds from the early 80's - groovy and funky, beautifully orchestrated (just listen to those delightful chords), soulful yet powerful. Both a vocal and dub version of this well received treasure are included in the package.
Next are the modern interpretations. The up and coming TJ Inc. (Jacko aka Giacomo Berarducci, Tony Loreto and keyboarder Antonio DiMauro) transform the song into a deep, slightly dark anthem that is fuelled with dramatic strings, lush chords and a marvelous organ. This one is absolutely resistless, guaranteed to set the dancefloor on fire. One step further goes the 'Conan TIG Dub', twisting the song into a tougher affair perfect for the bigger rooms and peak time play.
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Exclusive Preview: JAMES BROWN - "I'm Satisfied" (The Ultra-Rare Funky 4x4 Mix)(CD-R)
James Brown's "I'm Satisfied" (from the 1976 Bodyheat album) is a true old school funky gem with that unequaled sound only the man himself was capable of delivering. Scott K takes on the classic in a truly respectful way, with all of the original funky flavors and incomparable vocals by James Brown shining through while the smooth percussion driven 4x4 groove create an irresistible vibe.
ANTO VITALE - "Majico" (Seasons Limited/CD Promo)
Seasons Limited follow up the massive Kemal’s "Can't Help" by "Majico" courtesy of Anto Vitale, a laidback track featuring mesmerizing vocals and wicked chants alongside lush keys and synths over a deeply stormin' percussion enriched backing groove. Doruk Ozlen is firing up the vibe on his take, with a mesmerizing deep groove leading the way for the vocals and captivating synths and chords. Boddhi Satva goes deep and hypnotizing, with a distinct afro-tribal touch to be found on this main version, while the dub is a more stripped down affair featuring acidic synths.
SOUL OASIS presents DJ AAKMAEL - "Deepermoments EP" (Smooth Mix) (CyberJamz Records CD Promo)
CyberJamz continue to put out slammin' releases that will take over dancefloors by storm, with DJ Aakmael's "Deepermoments EP" being no exception. The title track is a deeply rumblin' affair featuring wicked synths that together with the sweet percussion create a hypnotic feeling, while "Equinox" is a deeply thumpin' track featuring a jazzy piano alongside a lovely chords. "Breathe Deep" features a sensual vocal by Eric 'Esquire' Jones over a smooth, deeper than deep groove that enriched with wonderful melodic chords and keys. This track comes in two equally great variations to choose from.
KAI ALCE - "The Floating EP" (NDATL Muzik/CD Promo)
NDATL Muzik is a brand new label that will bundle a coupon to download high quality MP3s with every 12". The first release is "The Floating EP" by Kai 'KRZ' Alce kickin’ off with the wonderful "Feeling" featuring a poetry written and performed by Kemi alongside jazzy keys over a deep yet laidback groove. The other three tracks "Decay", "Floating" and "KZRC Tyme Dub 1" are all beautiful deep house tracks featuring great keys and chords that keep the vibe soulful and laidback.
BOBBY MAGNIFIQUE - "Be My Number One" (Remixes) (Abicah Soul Records/CD Promo)
Here we've got some slammin' remixes of Bobby Magnifique's "Be my number one". First up is Rafael Moraes delivering a tribalish re-edit full of percussion elements and great drums that re topped with sultry spoken words and spaced-out synths. Next are BSC with a groovy remix build around a smooth tribal-beat enriched with lush chords that harmonize nicely with the sexy vocals. A great addition to last years original mixes.
Exclusive Preview: ANAUD STRONG PROJECT - "Into The Future" (Deeper Level/CD Promo)
Washington DC's Anaud Strong comes up with a true old-school styled underground house track built around a deeply stormin', percussion enriched groove topped with catchy synths and chords that together with the sparse male vocals create a hypnotic feeling. The release also includes the 'Big Room Remix' courtesy of C.H.G (The Children Of A Higher God).
FRITZ DA GROOVE featuring HUBERT TUBBS - "It’s Alright EP" (Pep Sounds/CD Promo)
This is the debut release for Austrian DJ and producer FRITZ DA GROOVE coming through Pep Sounds (run by the DEEPHOUSEMAFIA) soon. Two tracks can be found on this EP (both in vocal and instrumental versions), with "It's alright" featuring a powerful vocal by Hubert Tubbs over a fiercely thumpin' groove that is enriched with wicked synths and old school percussion elements that altogether create an irresistible feeling. "Sunshine" is a lovely deep house track on a groovy tip built around a deeply rumblin' backing, featuring warm melodic keys and lovely chords alongside sparsely used vocals.
BEPPE GIOIA - "Ivory" (Sofitone/CD Promo)
Here we go with the full promo of Beppe Gioia's "Ivory" (which was an exclusive preview two weeks ago in our Miami Reviews Part 1). "Ivory" is a hypnotic track featuring some hot accordion play and great chords over a deep and smooth, percussion enriched tribal groove. The 'Deep Mix' is taking the track to slightly deeper territory thanks to the added laminar chords, while the 'Sax Mix' adds a beautiful saxophone to add a touch of jazz. Lastly the 'Dub Mix' strengthens the groove and adds extra percussion elements and keys to further intensify the vibe.
TAREK - "Desabafo" (Grooveland Music/CD Promo)
You might remember this track as we brought you an exclusive preview last year when we reviewed the "Grooveland Music WMC 2007 Sampler" (see here). The original version of "Desabafo" by Tarek is a wonderfully orchestrated Latin house track combining various cultural influences into a beautiful musical journey. Henrique Fishi relaxes the vibe with a lighter beat and gives the track a funked-up feeling thanks to hot guitar licks used, while Shawn Ward turns it into a deeply thumpin' late night favorite featuring lush keys and sexy female vocals. The last version of the package comes courtesy of John Kumahara who reworks the whole into a deep somewhat tech-house flavored affair that uses spacey keys alongside the original elements.
JILL SCOTT - "Imagination" (Jersey Soul Remix)(CD-R)
On its original form, "Imagination" by Jill Scott (to be found only on the 'Deluxe Edition' of her The Real Thing: Words And Sounds Vol. 3 album) is a beautiful ballad that got reworked by Jersey Soul for thedance floors with a smooth yet deep and fierce 4x4 groove and melodic keys added to the original orchestration to create a soulful interpretation that always stays respectful to the original.
SHENA - "Thinking About Your Love" (Tempogroove/CD Promo)
For us this was the highlight of the "Tempogroove Miami 08 Sampler", gladly it took only a couple of weeks until "Thinking About Your Love" gets a full release. The track is produced by the Audiowhores (Graham Lord and Adam Unsworth) and features a passionate vocal performance by Shena over a relentlessly stompin' groove enriched with warm spheric chords and catchy synths reminiscent of the Yazoo classic "Situation". Check the instrumental for a full take on the synths and chords. Soularis provide the remixes, giving the track an uplifting yet slightly more laidback feeling, with a bouncing groove leading the way for phat keys and Shena's vocals.
REEL PEOPLE featuring DARIEN - "Alibi" (Dennis Ferrer Remix) (Papa Records/CD Promo)
lifted from the marvelous Seven Ways To Wonder, "Alibi" is follows hot on the heels of the massive "Amazing" (that was remixed by Jon Cutler and Tarantulaz). The aforementioned gets reworked by none other than Dennis Ferrer who takes the track straight to the underground with a deeply rumblin' groove that serves as playground for the passionate vocals courtesy of Darien and lush synth stabs that altogether create a mesmerizing yet soulful feel. The instrumental gets deeper and spreads a more intense vibe by stripping the vocals while adding organ-like chords and extra synths.
SOUND FAMIGLIA - "Need Me Want Me" (Panevino Music/CD Promo)
Australia's Sound Famiglia make their debut with "Need Me Want Me", a warm and uplifting vocal production on a classic tip that features melodic chords and sultry female vocals over a funk soaked groove. Panevino supply the remixes (which already got lots of plays during the WMC as it was featured on Purple Music's "Miami Whoomp 2008!" sampler), with their vocal being a wonderful deep house ride featuring mesmerizing keys alongside passionate uplifting female vocals. The dub goes even deeper, creating a hypnotic vibe through the stripped back groove that is topped with captivating synths and chords.
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IDM News: DJ CAMACHO NEEDS OUR HELP!!!
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DJ CAMACHO NEEDS OUR HELP!
From The Underground Network Family....
I (Leslie) write this letter to inform you of a dear friend and family member of ours that has fallen on troubled times in regards to personal health and wellness.
As some of you may already know DJ Camacho has been enduring a lengthy illness. He has been battling diabetes and hypertension for several years. Coincidentally, exactly around this time last year the House Family assisted DJ Camacho with a successful fund raiser that enabled Dave Camacho to pay many outstanding debts.
Since last March of 2007 for Camacho has been uncompromising. He has been in and out of the hospital due to diabetic attacks and various illnesses related to this disease. To add to his illness, in early December Camacho suffered a minor heart attack.
Needless to say, stubborn ass Camacho endured this painful experience but at a strenuous price. Many of us saw how devastating the diabetes and this new condition were not only physically debilitating but mentally as well.
Bringing in the New Year Camacho looked to be bouncing back but had a slight bout with pneumonia in the early part of February of 2008. Several days later he had his second minor heart attack in less than 2 months. Well to our dismay, more disheartening news would come Camacho’s way. This past Easter Sunday Camacho’s grieving daughter Tia called me and Urbi with news that her father David Camacho has yet suffered a 3rd minor heart attack in less than 3 months. Importantly, a stent was placed on the right side of his heart to assist the surrounding arteries. To add injury to insult, he has also lost his apartment and needs to salvage his personal
items by way of storage. This has to happen immediately so that all is not lost. (studio equipment, records, personal belongings and mementos, etc.) Camacho needs the help of his House Music Family immediately. A few of us are committed to not only supporting him by means of prayer, well wishes, cards, flowers, etc. But also to assist him financially in his time of need.
Let us come together in Camacho’s time of crisis to assist him once again spiritually and financially!! What we are asking for is monetary donations!!
We have pledged an initial donation to jump start the process and will do whatever is necessary to secure his personal belongings and a new living situation.
If you would like more info in regards to Camacho and assisting him you can call Les or Urbi at 973-672-7140.
You can also email us at lesjeudy@comcast.net or
urbi@comcast.net.
If you would like to make a donation, please forward checks or
money orders to the following address to
Leslie J. Jeudy
345 Bloomfield Avenue, Ste 2
Montclair, NJ 07042-3601
Currently, Camacho is recuperating at St. Barnabas Hospital
Medical Center in NJ. He is in fair condition.
If you would like to send him a card, a letter, balloons, flowers, or any other misc gift, please do so to the following address.
C/o David Camacho (RM # 2408)
St Barnabas Medical Center
94 Old Short Hills Road
Livingston, NJ 07039
Kind Regards, Les & Urbi
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IDM News: BREAKING NEWS: NEW CASE OF ILLEGAL MUSIC SHARING AROUND... by MICHAEL FOSSATI
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In the evening of April 21 (CET),Chicago-based DJ/producer Abicah Soul made a couple of bulletin postings on MySpace about a Spanish DJ doin’ illegal music sharing (including a response from the the aforementioned who denied the accusations). On April 22, Consortium Muzik posted the same news on the Southport Weekender forum which started to give the whole affair more dimension with the accused DJ PS again denying it all. The affair given further development, with the latest at one time (for a few hours at least) having links posted to archive files of unreleased Abicah Soul music on his site.
To shed light on this issue, we’ve contacted some of the artists, producers and labels the music of which is played by DJ PS. All of them assured me that they never sent him their music, and some of them even haven't heard of him before. This confirming both what Abicah Soul and Consortium Muzik have made public as to what DJ PS has got his hands on lot of the music he plays through shady channels to say the least. So knowing there’s no way to get unreleased music legally which is appearently not the case as far as DJ PS is concerned, the issue is obviously somewhere else.
Expect further developent soon to be given on this page by Big Cee of Consortium Muzik himself doin’ his debut as correspondant for Indamixworldwide.com...
Michael Fossati (SpiritOfHouse.com)
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IDM News: TraxsourceINDAMIX (HOUSE, GARAGE & OTHER ILLICIT GROOVES...) ISSUE # 7
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Tons of projects under development at the mo’ on the other side of your screens, not only here on IDMW but also by the likes of our partners, with the future displaying of this column being no exception, speakin’ of which we’ll keep you posted in the coming weeks. Welcome to TSIDM # 7 in the series…
Dunno aboutcha peeps, but for those of us based in Central Europe, the least we can say is that Spring takes its time to come, leavin’ us into quite chilly temperatures and the hope for brighter days soon to come. At least, our ears are graced with a whole bunch of up & coming vibes destined to blow your hearts and souls…
 Big Cee of Consortium Muzik recently told me how there’s no way to expect bubble gum stuff from his label and the recently release ‘Waiting 2 Xhale EP’ is a brilliant illustration to this, gathering 3 absolute cool gems from 3 talented female singers from Carolyn Victorian to Miss Yvonne. Not to mention that team made of new comer TMJAA and promising production team Monte Carlo Method on the aquatic and heavenly ‘Love High’. A not to be missed affair which should blow the minds of those chillin’ headz such as Phil ‘Cantoma’ Mison, Chris Coco, José Padilla and the likes… And the same comment to apply to Seed Allstarz featuring Liza Zayas’s newie called ‘Moment Of Truth’ on DJ Bruno’s Utopia Boston newly launched imprint. An absolute nugget delivered in two worth the listen # versions, from the metronomic approach on the Seed In The City Mix reminding of the much underrated Vanessa Daou’s Zipless LP released in the mid 90’s, to the smooth jazz/phonky environment as declined on the Utopia Sundays mix. No doubt, a drop of Boston cream like we’ve never experienced before. Goin’ abstract with the Aak Dub Mix of DJ Aakmael’s ‘Feel It’ which should reach the expectations of those of you into jazzy deep atmospheres over crispy synths effect and smooth African-influenced percussions (Unified Records). On a more acoustic vein, comes the shabada rhythm led ‘Sign Of The Times’ seing Gil Scott-Heron-influenced singer Mustafa Akbar surrounded by an impressive line up of talented musicians. All of’em giving birth to a definitive classic which shoud put the jazz headz down to earth (Poji). Released in 2006 the broken beatish ‘Put It On’ by Atjazz featuring Ernesto is given a new life via remixes with the version of the latest reachin’ absolute heights over a lectro bossa jazzy phonk-influenced groove both deep and mental to be compared to Peven Everett’s early works (Mantis). Bobby Magnifique’s ‘Be My Number One’ bein’ the subject of the same treatment with reliftings courtesy of Rafael Moraes and Azee. The latest getting our preference with his destroying blend of lectro Brazilian FX transforming the affair into a boiling hot dub (Abicah Soul Records). Obviously set for dancefloor devastation is the stompin’ ‘Feel Good Music’ by the likes of DJ Oji & DJ Buzzard with Original Man on the MC Seat on this tribal percussion led banger enlightened with flute and Spanish guitar parts (Poji)
 3° Global famous Julius the MadThinker opens the acount for newly launched label RMA based in Bordeaux under his Aid To The Soulless guise with the cool and bumpin’ ‘I’ll Do’ featuring Jon Pierce over a friendly’ phonky groove twisted with a bit a jazzy elements. On a slightly more directive beat comes the jazzyphonkatmospheric ‘Baby With The Brown Eyes’ by Buki Cole & Free Radikal as remixed by Tyrone Francis and Quentin Harris enlightened by an emotive vocal interpretation and a killer synthesized bassline (Latenite). Going further way with the much appealing ‘Feels Like Heaven’ by the likes of Divided Souls embedding an enligthening vocal performance courtesy of Kwame Remy much reminding of those characteristic UK singers such as Babatunde Bayiewu of Lighthouse Family and Don-E (White Lotus Club). Temperature’s definitely rising with Soulf/folk female singer Shae makin’ an interesting debut on the bouncin’ synth led ‘If I Could’ produced by Major (Imbasa). UK label Papa Records has no surpringly the art of keepin’ the fire burning, commissionning Dennis Ferrer on the revamp Of Reel People featuring Darien’s ‘Alibi’ turning it into a serious soulful jazzy affair over a killing lectroified groove. And the pressure looks to reach higher peaks over the bumpin’ ‘Love 4 Love’ by the likes of of Akri Jr & Claudio Di Carlo with Michelle Weeks at the top of her form. Taken from the aptly named ‘Miami Vice (The House Edition) EP’ on Just For Fun, a killer cut which might pretty well become an anthem bein’ given the right exposure at the right time. We shall see…
Leavin’ you the way we’ve welcomed you on this 7th issue of TSIDM with a couple of heavenly jams. The first to be credited to Toronto songstress Sacha (Williamson) delivering her follow up to ‘That’s Enough For Me’ with the Dave Campbell produced ‘I Can’t Pretend’. And what a vibrant interpretation she gives on this smooth appealing piece of soul (Shines) Meanwhile the Kenny Carvajal & Swaylo’s 2006 released ‘You Remind Me’ comes into a brand new dimension as subtly remixed by Abicah Soul & Tony Loreto (Phuture Sole)… See ya in a fortnight! MFSB
TSIDM # 7 TENNERZ
SEED ALLSTARZ featuring LIZA ZAYAS
Fumikate Igarashi and Seed Recordings label head Bradford James delivering the perfect crime on this smokin’ jazzy gem…
DJ OJI & DJ BUZZARD featuring ORIGINAL MAN
Oji & Buzzard goin’ straight to the point on this devastating Afro tribal fused jam…
TMJAA featuring MONTE CARLO METHOD
Emotion’s just around the bent on this not to be missed **** cool groove…
REEL PEOPLE featuring DARIEN
Dennis Ferrer comin’ up with the right amount of lectroified elements to turn this soulful jazzy groove into an unmissable bouncin’ affair!!!
AKRI Jr & CLAUDIO DI CARLOWITCH featuring MICHELLE WEEKS
An expectedly dancefloor anthem bein’ given the right exposure at the right moment…
MUSTAFA AKBAR
Mustafa Akbar respondin’ on a true Gil Scott-Heron’s vein on this killer jazz groove…
BOBBY MAGNIFIQUE
Azee of Brazilian Soul Crew litteraly droppin’ an infectious blend of lectro Brazilian FX…
ATJAZZ featuring ERNESTO
Atjazz goin’ deep and mental on this lectro bossa jazzyphonk rework!
KENNY CARVAJAL featuring SWAYLO
Abicah Soul & Tony Loreto putting this absolute jewel to anotha level…
SACHA
If into Sade and Naked Music’s early classics, this little pearl is for you, Sacha’s interpretation sounding like a piece of heaven…
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IDM News: BALTIMORE, MA: THE LAST SUGAR PARTY... AND THEN...
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WITH DJ'S JEROME HICKS, THE GIRL SQUAD, THOMMY DAVIS & SOULGIVER
IN APPRECIATION OF THOSE WHO'VE SUPPORTED US...ALL MEMBERS FREE BEFORE 2AM ON THE LAST FRIDAY AT CLUB 1722, APRIL 25TH......PLEASE HAVE YOUR CARD TO PRESENT @ THE DOOR.......
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