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With the dual insanity of SXSW and WMC reminding us all that warm weather and non-stop music make for the most delicious cocktail, we welcome the Spring with open arms and eager ears. We're hard at work to help provide the perfect soundtrack to your escape from Winter's icey grasp, and hope that our new DJ promos and events will hit the spot.
-- NEW DJ PROMOS --
We have an exciting lineup of DJ promos on deck, so stay posted for tons of new music from the likes of Portishead, Supreme Beings of Leisure, Duffy, MYSELF, Little Jackie, Rob Symeonn, INLOVE, Alex Moulton, Selan, Genji Siraisi, and many more! There's already a bunch of great Giant Step DJ promos currently in the mix. Our limited 12-inch/CD mailing of M.I.A.'s Homeland Security remixes of "Paper Planes" has been striking hard thanks to featured remixers DFA, Diplo, Scottie B, Adrock, and Blaqstarr. We sent out a limited mailing of Duffy's "Mercy" 7-inch, trumpeting the UK sensation's arrival in the states as she gears up to release her debut Rockferry. The lovely Estelle, anticipating her forthcoming album Shine, is keeping the engines revving through our digital DJ promo with remixes of her hit song "American Boy" by TS7 and Soulseekerz. And Erykah Badu brought some serious heat to follow up on the recent release of her album New Amerykah Part One (4th World War) - our digital DJ promo delivered the Green Lantern remix of her 12-inch exclusive heater "Real Thang." For more info, links, and streaming audio for all of this great new music, head to: www.giantstep.net/releases
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-- EVENTS --
SXSW this year was really crazy! Thanks to everybody that came out to our two memorable nights at Barcelona, and big respect to all who performed: King Britt, J Boogie, Chicken George, DJ Sun, Taylor McFerrin, Riz MC, Little Jackie, Time Machine, DJ Equal, and Y-Love. King Britt also kept things moving for us earlier in the week back in NYC at our Hudson Hotel party. And last Friday, we welcomed in Spring with Turntables On The Hudson, Barry Cole, and DJ Moni at Hiro Ballroom.
We're looking ahead at a really busy week for Giant Step events, especially as we mobilize for Miami. Tonight here in NYC we've got another excellent edition of our bi-weekly party up at the Hudson Hotel, with esteemed selectors Roland Appel (Fauna Flash/Trüby) and Tyler Askew (Rude Movements/MFT) manning the decks. Even as we kick-off our first night down in Miami, we also have TWO events here in New York this Thursday: at Cielo we welcome Âme (Innervisions) & Willie Graff, while over at Nublu we've got the 5th edition of our Brownswood Sessions with José James and special guests. But for all of you lucky souls headed down to Miami this week, the three evenings of our 12th annual Sunset Soiree at the Delano are not to be missed. Starting this Thursday, the lineup for the series speaks for itself: Erykah Badu, Carl Craig, Turntables On The Hudson, Jay Electronica, Taylor McFerrin, Christian Prommer, DJ Gamall, Roland Appel, DJ Moni, Darek Mazzone, TK Wonder, special guests and more! Entry is RSVP-ONLY (we have no VIP guestlist!), so just head straight to our site to get added to the list and peep updated info for each night: www.giantstep.net/events
-- LAST BITS --
If you missed the February DJ update, you can still check it HERE. As always, stay tuned to the Giant Step Jukebox for new tracks and DJ shows streaming 24/7. Please reach out anytime and/or hit us with charts, updates, links, event invites, MP3s, or April fools pranks at dj@giantstep.net -- any physical mail, mixtapes, promos, CDs, vinyl, or easter baskets can be sent directly to the Giant Step office address below.
GIANT STEP MARKETING -- CURRENT DJ PROMOS
NOTE: All of the music we're promoting can be heard on the official Giant Step Playlist in our Jukebox (updated EVERY Monday morning) at www.giantstep.net/jukebox - We also have special exclusive tunes up there WAY in advance of release, so be sure to check the playlists and our site frequently. Please hit us with your feedback on all of the music we're sending you at www.giantstep.net/feedback
 M.I.A. - "Paper Planes" Homeland Security Remixes
[12-INCH & CD]
Interscope / XL
The unstoppable M.I.A. extends her aerial assault on the dancefloor with star-studded remixes of "Paper Planes" by some of the best pilots in the game. Co-written by none other than Diplo, the track is fully-loaded with gunshots and cash-register samples, and rolls heavily on a riff from the song "Straight To Hell" by The Clash. With the sick video clocking serious clicks online and the song itself the cause of controversy among the politically-correct powers that be, this new 12-inch bypasses security and takes flight with five killer remixers 'pon the controls. Remix royalty DFA launch an explosive space-funk version that is sure to burn up the club upon re-entry. Legendary B'More-Club pioneer Scottie B gets down and dirty with his remix, guaranteed to leave the floor bloody. Meanwhile, Mad Decent's own Blaqstarr hijacks the flight with Rye Rye & Afrikan Boy on the intercom. Diplo's crunked-out "Street Remix" hits the spot with additional murderous vocals by Bun B & Rich Boy. And Adrock (yes THAT Adrock!) gets bodies movin' with his own "Remix for the Children." With all five extraordinary renditions at your fingertips, there's no telling where this 12-inch will strike next.
---------> PROMOS: Limited 12-inch & CD promo mailing
---------> Streaming audio & more info: giantstep.net/releases/1846
 Erykah Badu - "Real Thang" (Green Lantern Remix)
[DIGITAL DJ PROMO]
Universal Motown
Hot off releasing her incredible album New Amerykah Part One (4th World War), Erykah Badu has dropped a color-vinyl, picture-cover 2x12" single, featuring two tracks produced by Madlib. Disc one heater "The Healer" is one of the highlights from the album, but "Real Thang" is exclusive to the single, and rolls through alongside remixes by Green Lantern and Rashad 'Ringo' Smith & Tumblin Dice. The perfect remedy!
---------> PROMOS: Worldwide MP3 promo mailing
---------> Streaming audio & more info: giantstep.net/releases/1863
 Estelle - "American Boy" Remixes
[DIGITAL DJ PROMO]
Homeschool Records
With her first single from Shine, the will.i.am-produced "Wait A Minute (Just A Touch)," still tearing up the clubs, Estelle has started 2008 off with a bang. "American Boy" finds Estelle again backed by will.i.am's peerless production; but this time she has also teamed up with Kanye West to help deliver the goods. The discoey, funk-infused track was born after John Legend requested “a hit” from her -- and this digital DJ promo is proof not only that Estelle has given Legend and the world a hit song, but as she says herself, "I gave the ladies an anthem!" The already club-friendly track has now been engergized with big-room electronic flavors by remix masterminds TS7 and Soulseekerz. Bringing you both blazing remixes, as well as the original, instrumental, acapella and more, "American Boy" is sure to win your vote this year!
---------> PROMOS: Worldwide MP3 promo mailing
---------> Streaming audio & more info: giantstep.net/releases/1843
 Duffy - "Mercy"
[7-INCH]
Mercury Records
Channeling the ghosts of Motown, chart-topping UK soul singer Duffy is taking the US by storm with her hit song "Mercy." This picture-cover promo 7-inch features the defiantly catchy "Mercy," haunted by the ghost of Motown. Already having enjoyed four weeks at #1 on the UK national chart, the song is netting the biggest weekly audience of any record in the UK so far this year with spins reaching an audience of 77 million. Set to impact US radio in a big way, "Mercy" could just be the reason why the Los Angeles Times calls Duffy "[the] female Otis Redding," and why SPIN magazine has included her in its "One to Watch” issue. With a B-Side graced by the soulful ballad "Save It For Your Prayers," this 7-inch is a small taste of what's to come from this brilliant new artist.
---------> PROMOS: Limited US-only 7-inch promo mailing
---------> Streaming audio & more info: giantstep.net/releases/1857
-- DJ PROMOS STILL OUT THERE AND MAKING NOISE --
 Droppin' Science: Greatest Samples from the Blue Note Lab
[LP, CD, & 12-INCH] - Blue Note Records
 Morcheeba - "Enjoy The Ride" Remixes
[DIGITAL DJ PROMO] - Ultra Records
 Moby - "Alice" Remixes
[DIGITAL DJ PROMO & CD-SINGLE] - Mute Records
 Erykah Badu - "Honey"
[DIGITAL DJ PROMO] - Universal/Motown Records
 Yoav - "Club Thing" Remixes
[DIGITAL DJ PROMO] - Motown Records
-- COMING SOON FROM GIANT STEP DJ MARKETING -- Duffy - "Mercy" [DIGITAL DJ PROMO]
Portishead - "Machine Gun" [12-INCH]
Supreme Beings Of Leisure - Remixes [DIGITAL DJ PROMO]
MYSELF - [DIGITAL DJ PROMO]
Little Jackie - [DIGITAL DJ PROMO]
Rob Symeonn - [DIGITAL DJ PROMO]
Genji Siraisi - [DIGITAL DJ PROMO]
Alex Moulton - [DIGITAL DJ PROMO]
INLOVE - [DIGITAL DJ PROMO]
Selan - [DIGITAL DJ PROMO]
-- ERIK THE RED'S NEW MUSIC CHART FOR MARCH 2008 -- <--- 25 new releases I'm feeling...in alphabetical order --->
Black Spade - Actioneer EP [DIGITAL] - OM
Dal-Gren - Cut Basic [LP] - FAVORITE
Dub Syndicate - Overdubbed (by Rob Smith) [CD] - COLLISION
Easy Star All Stars - Until That Day EP [CD] - EASY STAR
Erykah Badu - "The Healer" b/w "Real Thang" Remixes [12-INCH] - UNIVERSAL/MOTOWN
Eva Be - Moving Without Traveling [CD] - SONAR KOLLEKTIV
Gaslamp Killer vs. Free The Robots - The Killer Robots EP [7-INCH] - OBEY
Jahtari Riddim Force - "Farmer in The Sky" b/w "Depth Charge" [7-INCH] - BASTARD JAZZ
M.I.A. - "Paper Planes" (Homeland Security Remixes) [12-INCH] - INTERSCOPE/XL
Megaphone - Moe Pope & Headnodic Are... [CD] - NATURAL HIGH
Nubian Mindz - Sellouts EP [DIGITAL] - BAGPAK
One Be Lo - The R.E.B.I.R.T.H. [CD] - SUBTERRANEOUS
Pete Rock - NY's Finest [CD] - CAROLINE
Prodigy - H.N.I.C. Pt. 2 [CD] - AAO
Protassov - Shalina Music [CD] - SWITCHSTANCE
Randolph - Lonely Eden [CD] - STILL
Taylor McFerrin - Broken Vibes EP [CD] - BONZAI SOUND EXCHANGE
Teargas & Plateglass - Black Triage [CD] - WAXPLOITATION
V/A - Best Seven Selections 2 [CD] - SONAR KOLLEKTIV
V/A - Fallin' Off The Reel 2 [CD] - TRUTH & SOUL
V/A - Mocambo Funk Forty-Fives [CD] - MOCAMBO
V/A - Silicon Graffiti [CD] - CIRCUITREE
V/A - Wait Til the Ice Melts [CD] - EXPONENTIAL
Waldeck - Bedroom Stories [CD] - DOPE NOIR
Yellowtail - Maze EP [DIGITAL] - FOUNTAIN
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