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Wednesday 08th of September 2010 02:19:19 AM |
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IDM News: UDM SHOW COMES IN A NEW WEBSITE
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P R E S S R E L E A S E
Basel, Switzerland – June 2008
UDM Show - New Website Online Now!
UDM Show is proud to announce the launch of its newly re-designed and improved website.
This website offers many of the same great features as the previous site; however, UDM Show has made a more user-friendly layout as well as an updated corporate design look and a new division has been added to the web, "UDM Show Records".
The new website also includes Breaking News boxes and other valuable information a user is seeking when listening to good House Music. The editorial block has been possible to expand with the integration of long time music journalist Frederic MFSB Messent from indamixworldwide.com providing his popular TraxsourceINDAMIX reviews and UH-OH Top 10 chart.
Broadcasting it on a weekly basis UDM Show and frontman artist Mark Stone is in ist 5th year of entertaining thousands of listeners and music lovers all over the globe providing the well established radio show to more than 60 radio stations around the world. UDM Radio Show, UDM Show LIVE! events and the recently launched UDM Show Records is promoting quality deep, soulful and NY House worldwide and so giving that additional push to let real House Music find its way back to every DJ's bag and therefore played on the best dancefloors worldwide.
Contact:
Valentino Legio
UDM Show
PO Box 566
4019 Basel
Switzerland
valentino @ udmshow.com
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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)
JAMIE LEWIS & MICHAEL WATFORD - "It's Not Over (Baby Please)" (Purple Music Records CD Promo)
Jamie Lewis and Michael Watford teamed up for the first time In 1998 on the now classic "For You", then a couple of years later they brought us their next smash "It's Over". For the 50th release on Purple Music, the two team up once again, presenting the funk soaked, irresistibly groovin' "It's Not Over (Baby Please)" which has classic written all over it thanks to the incomparable vocals by Michael Watford alongside lush keys and a wonderful sax by Andy Funk, altogether creating a mesmerizing feel on the dancefloor. Three equally great mixes are featured in the package, with the 'Monster Party Cut' offering a fantastic alternate vocal with different lyrics.
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GREYMATTER featuring EMMA BRAMMER - "I Wish You Knew" (Souled Remix) (Unique Uncut Records Digital Download)
Souled take on Greymatter's debut single "I Wish You Knew" which features a sensitive vocal performance by Emma Brammer, reworking it into a truly deep affair with a rough edge that features lovely keys that together with the stompin' beats and vocals create a mesmerizing feeling. Digital downloads available at Dancetracks Digital.
Exclusive Review: JIMMY ABNEY - "Hello" (Martin Faltin Remix) (CD-R)
Martin Faltin takes on Jimmy Abney's "Hello" (taken form the recently released Return To Forever album, available on Yoruba Records) bringing the loungey original to the soulful dancefloors by adding a laidback groove underneath the original orchestration on his 'Smooth Remix', while the 'Dope Remix' makes use of heavy beats and drums to intensify the vibe while keeping it soulful all the way.
H&H SOULSURVIVORS featuring CAZZA - "He'll Be Right There" (Remixes) (Beat Monkey/CD Promo)
The beautiful "He Will Be Right There" by H&H Soulsurvivors gets wonderfully reworked by Jonny Montana who takes the bumpy broken beat track that features an inspirational vocal courtesy of Cazza to the next level by using a smooth yet captivating groove and masterly performed keys and synths (you can choose between vocal and instrumental versions). Also included in the package is a remix by Calssy Menace who takes the track straight to the main floor with his energetic vibe.
NAKED SOUL featuring GLENN UNDERGROUND "Muzic EP" (Music Plan Tracks/CD Promo)
DJ Fritz (aka Soul Child) and DJ Pap are Naked Soul who team up with Glenn Underground on this magnificent three track deep house EP. Kicking things off is the smoothly stompin' "Chicago Connection" that features sexy female vocals alongside atmospheric keys and chords over a percussion enriched groove, followed by "Free Form" which is on a more relaxed vibe and features marvelous jazzy keys alongside wicked percussion elements. Lastly there is the fast paced "Los Hermanos" that combines jazzy keys with classy horns and atmospheric synths into an uplifting dancefloor shaker.
MATTHEW BANDY - "Human" (Revival Records/CD Promo)
This… "Human" is real deepness, with thumpin' beats leading the way for sweet percussion, melodic synths, lush organ chords and a wicked male spoken word. Jamie Thinnes relaxes the vibe on this 'Seasons Revisited Mix', giving it a laidback feeling with sweet keys, while Jay Tripwire uses hard hitting beats and spaced-out synths to create a piece of interstellar deep house. Lastly there is the moody 'Mikez Creation Edit' that drops most of the vocals while adding a hot guitar and cool synths.
MUSICAL SOLUTION presents BPM featuring PETE SIMPSON - "Sing It" (Reelgroove/CD Promo)
Musical Solution team up with singer Pete Simpson to deliver a soulful house masterpiece featuring an outstanding vocal that comes your way in a variety of breath taking mixes. First is John Mateo whose vocal is a smooth laidback affair full of wonderful melodies, while the dub gets way deeper and takes the track to the underground floors with a pumpin' feel and captivating chords. Label head Greg Dorban's interpretation is masterly orchestrated and oozes with its classy soul/funk flavors, while Central Avenue deliver peak time magic on their 'Club Dub' that features catchy synths over a resistless bumpy groove. Last but not least there is Darryl James' reworking that gives the track an organic feel, keeping the vibe deep and soulful.
DJ APHREME featuring DONNA HIDALGO - "Your Love" (Consortium Muzik/CD Promo)
DJ Aphreme (aka Martin Mamzer) presents an energetic yet soulful production featuring a passionate vocal performance by Donna Hidalgo over a fiercely stormin' groove enriched with wicked synths and melodic chords that together with the vocals create an irresistible feeling. DJ Oji delivers a splendid re-edit of the song that twists a few things here and there, giving you the choice between two equally slammin' vocal takes. An instrumental completes the package.
MIX2INSIDE featuring JOYCE ELAINE YUILLE - "My Best Thing" (Part Two) (Mix2Inside/CD Promo)
Italian label Mix2Inside/Pret A' Porter Music return with a soulful remix package of "My Best Thing" which features a passionate vocal by songstress Joyce Elaine Yuille. The 'Soul Eternity Vox' is spreading an uplifting feeling through the vocals and organic instrumentation that has a real live touch to it. The 'Naked Sax Remix' gives the whole a more laidback and deeper feel, with parts of the vocals stripped to let a jazzy sax do the talk. M-Sol comes up with a fiercely thumpin' instrumental remix to the release that is all about phat keys, sweet synths and a lovely funky guitar.
SONNY J MASON - "Life Is The Music" (Salted Music/CD Promo)
London's Sonny J Mason delivers a beauty with "Life Is The Music", a midtempo soul stomper that is oozing with its funk, hip hop and R&B flavors, featuring an uplifting vocal with positive meaning. Miguel Migs reshapes the track for the house floors, with his 'Salted Vocal' being an infectious funky house reworking with lush synths that brings out the best of the uplifting vocals. His 'Salted Dub Deluxe' strips it down and lets the synths turn slightly techy, while the 'Bump the Tech Dub' uses an old school flavored breakbeat groove as playground for a gritty bassline and wicked synths. Lastly there is the beautiful 'Petalpusher Vocal' which is a melodic deep house interpretation with a great breakdown that makes use of that massive breakbeat groove introduced in the 'Bump the Tech Dub'.
URSULA RUCKER - "Untitled Flow" (Kenny Dope & Franck Roger Remixes) (Vega Records/Digital Download)
One of last year’s biggest underground tracks is back in fresh remixes by Kenny Dope and Franck Roger who both add their unique touch to spoken word-led "Untitled Flow" by Ursula Rucker. Kenny Dope's fiercely stormin' mixes feature an acid-tinge which maximize the spoken words into a hypnotizing affair, while Franck Roger takes the track to deeper grounds on a slightly dark techified edge. Digital downloads available at Dancetracks
DJ DEALER featuring LISA MILLETT - "You're All I Need" (Look At You/CD Promo)
This is the first single lifted from DJ Dealer's Joyride album, with Lisa Millett providing the inspirational vocals on this cover of the Ashford & Simpson classic. Lots of versions to choose from, with DJ Dealer offering the original (album) version, a 'Chorus Dub' and instrumental. Staffan Thorsell and MoD team up on a deepened down affair featuring great keys and synths over thumpin' beats, while Joe DiPadova & Shea Marshall give the track a kickin' edge with wicked synths accompanying the vocals. Charles Dockins goes dark and dirty with his acid-tinged take, while Tony Loreto turns out a deep anthemic reworking featuring lush synths and chords (now do we hear some reminiscence to the classic Frankie Knuckles remix of Melanie Williams' "Everyday Thang"?). Lastly Madueno delivers a hypnotizing dub with phat synth stabs.
YASS - "My Only" (Defected/CD Promo)
Up and rising French producer Yass drops his latest bomb "My Only" featuring a passionate vocal performance by Leslie O'Smith over a resistless percussion enriched groove, with the captivating keys and chords perfectly harmonizing with the vocals to create an uplifting feeling that is guaranteed to ignite the dancefloors. The 'Deepa Dub' drops most of the vocals for a deeper vibe, while the 'Peaktime' mixes (vocal and dub) fire things up a bit for an even more intense vibe perfect for those bigger rooms or peak time play.
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Interviews: WILTRUD WEBER: A SOPRANO IN THE HOUSE!
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WILTRUD WEBER:
A SOPRANO IN THE HOUSE!
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In Da Mix: IDMW HEADLINES: 05/30/2008
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IDMW HEADLINES – 05/30/2008
NYC-based Haitian DJ Producer Jephté Guillaume alongside classical trained German singer Wiltrud Weber merging the best of their respective universes…
Larry Levan, Frankie Crocker and David Mancuso remain as the absolute references as far as disco is concerned. What about house???
The Brit-soul back to the forefront with Kenny Thomas’s latest as reshaped by Phil Hooton…
François K purely defining what a bliss is while remixing this classic by the likes of Róisín Murphy & Mark Broydon
Our latest selection of some of the hottest grooves currently available from Traxsource…
The author of both the epic ‘Love & Desire’ which happened to be our 2007 favorite and the recently released ‘The Pilgrimage EP’ on Consortium Muzik definitely rocks behind the decks…
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DJ’S IN DA MIX: DJ'S INDAMIX: DJ JALAL
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DJ’S IN DA MIX -
DJ JALAL |
Better known as DJ Jalal, Chicago-based Lorne Johnson has much of an atypical peep as you’ll be up to discover on a soon to be published interview here on IDMW. He’s blown our ears last year, delivering no less than our absolute 2007 favorite cut with ‘Love & Desire’ and definitely rocks as well behind the decks. Check dis out!
DJ JALAL MIN NAA PLAYLIST
01 – SINBAD - Soul Fever (Kerri Chandler Remix)
02 – JACK SHAFT - The Other Side Of Rej
03 – MARK GRANT featuring RUSSOUL - Guessing Again (Yass Remix)
04 – RAW ARTISTIC SOUL - Para El Bembe
05 – MBIFO- CDR
06 – White Label - Unknown
07 – JEREMY ELLIS - Bounce (Spinna Remix)
08 – SHLOMI ABER - Freakside
09 – ABICAH SOUL - Black Magic Women
10 – JANET JACKSON - Feedback (Tony Loreto Mix)
11 – FUZION & CHRIS PEREZ featuring PEDRO HERRERA - Save Me
12 – AMY WINEHOUSE - Love Is A Losing Game (Tony Loreto Mix)
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Posted by MFSB
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Politics Of Dancing: (DOCTORIN’ THE HOUSE) FOLLOW THE GUIDE…
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(DOCTORIN’ THE HOUSE) FOLLOW THE GUIDE…
Prescriptor: The one who establishes official rules, laws, or directions.
From the Latin verb praescribere : prae-, pre- + scribere
Who/what would each of us ever be without references? Without a single doubt, almost nuts as experience is the fuel of our evolution both as individuals and societies. This meaning the necessary existence of elder people to transmit their knowledge from a generation to each other as there’s no possible conception of future without past itself leading to present time…
The Africans, speakin’ of which God knows how they are highly wise tend to say that should a grandma disappear and it’s like a library comin’ to flames. It is to say how they have a huge consideration of those reputedly in charge of their common heritage. The latest getting it themselves from elders and the list goes on endly til the beginning of humanity… And it mosdef appears there’s no exception whatever we may think of or whoever we are, Europeans, Asians, Americans or whatsoever, regardless the differences of our respective cultures…
I guess, to a big majority of us, the first people comin’ to mind when speakin’ of a prescriptor would then be the one known as the doctor in medicine. A man who, comin’ to examine us, will deliver a prescription supposedly to relieve our diseases on the basis of a diagnostic itself derived from the accumulation of knowledge. But a prescriptor is also to a wider extend the one we refer to on the basis of the relation he’s managed to establish – most likely his reputedly credibility – with the subject of our respective interests along the years. This said, and as the semantic of its name suggests, his position is firmly related to the idea of upfront expression. Prae meaning ante (for anterior), then scribere, writing…
Judging by the current state of the house scene and its crucial lack of exposure, no need to say how the existence of prescriptors is more than ever capital. And, once again, I would like to address those lines to the handful of those – most likely label managers and producers – who, despite being offered support and visibility, not only fail to transmit the informations, but on most cases do not even respond to mails, phone calls or whatever. And, as a result, I hardy can’t help myself thinking how this kind of attitude can be self-destructive as most likely based on a certain ignorance, not to say a disinterest of who’s doin’ what if ever since when on our whole scene.
Open our eyes, said Marshall Jefferson presenting a memorable project known as The Truth on the now defunct Big Beat label. It was some 20 years ago… MFSB
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IDM News: TraxsourceINDAMIX (HOUSE, GARAGE & OTHER ILLICIT GROOVES...) Issue # 10
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Time’s flying as ever with, as announced on our previous Issue, a new delivery of not to be missed goodies aptly designed to heat our hearts, bodies & souls during the Summer, be they vocal, abstract, banging and eventually chilling. Welcome to this already 10th installment of our fortnightly rendez-vous…
One word if you allow me before goin’ any further as to remain true to my reputation of being someone who’s never minced words…Quite ironical to see to see how the dematerialization of media has to some extend made the things harder for us – the reputedly observers – to be provided with the infos… the music in order to simply do our job at the most acurate time. And although I may understand the fear of some people to have their sales potential ruined because of eventual illegal sharing, I guess I’ll never stand the attitude of a handful of those who, being addressed messages, never give a single answer. Quite a curious conception of PRing I would be tempted to say, if not civility within a scene which has been suffering from a lack of visibility for an eternity despite the existence of real talents deserving far more than what’s offered to them nowadays. Anyway, understand this whoever will… Time to focus on (far) more positive sides and God (hopefully) knows how there are many…
Summer has never seemed so close and it’s definitively perceptible musically speakin’ with countless cool, friendly, inspiring, atmospheric vibes comin’ out at the moment. As if there was A need for both intimacy and more elaborated productions as opposed to the reputedly festive gang banging stuff destined to fill the biggest floors of the world, beginning with Beefa (Ooops, sorry… Ibiza)!
 Definitely far from the aforementioned is Gabriele Poso’s new offering on Yoruba. A 4 tracker consisting in as many remixes of his From The Genuine World album released 3 months ago with our favorite being the smooth & sensous ‘Afrika’ as subtly redesigned by Ezel over a bossa-influenced groove enlightened by aerial synth parts. Rhythm is definitely not (only) a matter of beats. There’s something of both the Naked Music label and Sade on the subtle arrangements delivered by Vincent Valler on his Main Mix of Funktrain featuring Nica Brooke’s aptly titled ‘Sweetly’ sounding like a magnificient blend of atmospheric soul with a slice of pop feel such as championed by Everything But The Girl back in the day (Reelgroove). No matter what or how… The Brits have never reached higher… peaks than when being left with the opportunity to fully express who they are, as brilliantly demonstrated during the acid jazz/rare groove/Brit-soul era from the end of the eighties til the middle of the nineties with Kenny Thomas adding his name to the list back then… And the story to repeat itself nowadays with ‘Sunshine Girl’, an absolute fresh song as reworked by UK DJ/remixer Phil Hooton designing a subtly arranged jazzy environment for much on the ‘friendliness’ of this seducing cool swing (Soul-Fi). Embedding that soul freshness on their repertoire since day 1 Stateside are without a single doubt Tortured Soul with ‘Your Dream Is My Dream’ taken from their third album to be released after the festive period being NO exception… Distant Music man Jon Cutler adding what it takes to make this a not to be missed affair and definitive alltime classic (Coco Soul). UK band Reel People alongside front man Darien givin’ the aforementioned their clue with the old school sounding ‘Upside’ as retouched by Karizma, somehow reminding of Jamiroquai’s works (Papa Records). Meanwhile Ian Friday goes the opposite way givin’ a subtle NYC flavoured tessiture to the vibrant ‘Broken Dreams’ by the likes of UK collective Ceramic featuring Aisling Stephenson (NYC Soul). Jellybean Soul adding two new episodes to their impressive series of must haves with the brilliant ‘The Lover That You Are’ as remixed by George Mena & Marlon D for Pulse with Antoinette Robertson’s vocal performance somehow reminding of Chaka Khan and Darryl D’Bonneau’s ‘Miracles’ as bumpingly revamped by Jon Cutler…
I guess this may sound far from realistic, but can’t help myself wishin’ good music to be played in big rooms as opposed to the usual flow of seeminglike crap displayed here and there year after year for so long!!! The boiling hot ‘Lover Forevermore Amen’ by Bobby D’Ambrosio alongside female singer Kelli Sae sounding like quite an appropriate choice for the occasion. It’s inspiring, it’s groovy, it’s enlightening, and (of course) it’s definitely entertaining with our preference going to both the sultry Osio Club Mix and the epic B&E’s Save Our Soul Dub (Soulfuric). Meanwhile Dutch pair Roog & Greg aka Hardsoul give a trancey feel to ‘Nothing Better Than Your Lovin’ by the likes of T.J. Cases featuring Natalie Broomes currently causin’ some serious devastation in the clubs (Hardsoul Pressings) with the tribalish ‘Empire Of Africa’ by DJ Romain which we’ve welcomed as our Single Of The Week during the Miami Conf’ deserving a careful listen (Nu Faze)…
Not many are those inclined to vary the pleasures and as a result display a real versatility. Thanks if I may say so to the formats diktat, and props due to Chicago wizard Abicah Soul (Project) for not missing an occasion to show the various sides as to who he is from a release to another with the infamous Part 2 Peak Mix of his eponym cut takin’ us to some deep jazzy tech-influenced frenzy (Abicah Soul Records). We made room for Joe Flame’s ‘Love Is Blind’ on the last issue of TSIDM as a part of his substancial recent efforts. Here we go again this time with the deep and abstract ‘Night Lights’ displaying that plaintive emphasis which would be for much on Larry Heard’s reputation along the years (D#Sharp).
It’s jazzy, it’s groovy, it’s chillin’ it’s soulful and (of course) it’s definitely vibin’. Well it’s pretty much what made the signature of another Chicago hi-lite playin’ keys like no other. His name? GU equally known as Glenn Underground with the exquisite ‘Adore You’ featuring female singer Roxy delivered in two absolute not to be missed versions (Strictly Jaz Unit). Hard not to establish some parental link with the aforementioned while listening to hyperactive Scott Wozniak’s gorgeous ‘Love & Life’, here as well on a deep’n’jazzy sort of plaintive tip over a circular bassline (Refresh). And this series of abstract deep vibes to go further way with NYC-based producer Cassady Locke droppin’ the organ-led ‘1968’ over an Afro-beat influenced rhythm (Esho).
It’s deep, it’s abstract, it’s atmospheric, it’s hypnotizing and (no doubt) it’s definitely devastating with chances to put the Ibiza dancefloors on fire. It’s title? ‘Dancing Strings’ with reminiscences of Sueño Latino’s eponym classic and Soul Central’s… ‘Strings Of Life’ to be credited to vet producer Wayne Gardiner (CIMA). Kerri Chandler sort of going back to da roots with the old school deep acidic vocoderized ‘Fortran’ standing as the absolute piece of choice out of his recent Computer Games LP on French Deeply House Rooted label. Putting an end to our rendez-vous with another subtle blend courtesy of Terry Hunter givin’ a Giorgio Moroder-ish deeplectrodisco tip tinged with jazzy and funky vibes on his fascinating remix of Leonard Part Sixx’s ‘Strobelight Revival’ (T’s Box).
That’s it from us now. Back to you in a fortnight… With usual thanks to spiritofhouse.com and udmshow.com for givin’ extra exposure to this column… Peace y’all. MFSB
TraxsourceINDAMIX TENNERZ
FUNKTRAIN featuring NICA BROOKE
Sounding like an unlikely blend of Naked Soul, Sade and EBTG…
TORTURED SOUL
The US ambassadors of soul delivering another alltime classic…
ABICAH SOUL PROJECT
Transportation guaranteed on this deep jazzy-tech trip!
GABRIELE POSO
Your sweetness is my weakness…
LEONARD PART SIXX
A fascinating trip to the epicenter of the groove, melting jazzy & funky elements over over deeplectrodisco vibes…
KENNY THOMAS
Brit-soul at its absolute peak…
CERAMIC featuring AISLING STEPHENSON
A subtle breathe on it makin’ those typical NYC flavas so unique…
BOBBY D’AMBROSIO featuring KELLI SAE
Could it be that this is the new ‘Promised Land’???
REEL PEOPLE featuring DARIEN
Karizma delivering the perfect Brit-soul environment for his distinguished UK pals…
KERRI CHANDLER
The Kaoz man going back 2 da roots with this old school Casio-ish acidic vocoderized jam…
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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)
COLLECTIVE SPIRITS - "Love Planet EP " (Camio/CD Promo)
Collective Spirits combines the talents of DJ's/producers Jonny Montana and Neil Maclean, singer Dana Byrd and spoken word performer Tantra-Zawadi. Together they deliver the outstanding "Love Planet EP" comprising three wonderful productions that combine Dana Byrd's soulful vocals with Tantra-Zawadi's spoken poetry. "Let It Come" is a laidback track on a Latinesque tip featuring subtle keys and a marvelous organ ride, while "People Of The World" features infectious synths and classy strings over a smooth percussion enriched groove. Lastly we have "Just Wanna Dance" that is a nod to the classic New York dance anthems, built around a kickin' groove that is guaranteed to rock any dancefloor.
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BRAZILIAN SOUL CREW - "I Got Love For You" (Abicah Soul Records/CD Promo)
The Brazilian Soul Crew comes up with the soulful and laidback "I Got Love For You" that features a beautiful instrumentation, with a smooth percussion enriched groove and a funkily groovin' bassline leading the way for rhodes tabs and sweet female vocals. Abicah Soul drops a wonderful dub to the package that gives the track a more subtle feeling with added organ key stabs and wonderful strings. One for the deep house heads.
ALTON MILLER - "Full Circle" (Yore Records/Digital Download)
German label Yore Records presents this marvelous release by Neo/future Chicagoan Alton Miller that takes you on a journey through old school styled deep house grooves. "Time Waits" is a beautiful, laidback late night groover featuring soulful male vocals and melodic chords, while "Way Of The Drum" strengthens the beat and features cool synths for a slightly more intense feel. Lastly there is the uplifting "Song For Beatriz", a thirteen minute extravaganza featuring sing along vocals and lovely keys over a smooth percussion enriched groove. Digital Downloads available at Dancetracks Digital.
DJ REEPLEE featuring KENNY BOBIEN - "Raise Up" (Souvent Records/CD Promo)
"Raise Up" premiered at this year’s Winter Music Conference and thanks to the organic live sound (included violins, brass section and guitar) and the incomparable vocals by Kenny Bobien it became an instant favorite. Finally the full package is ready, offering three fantastic takes on the song. The original is soulful house at its best on a real funky edge, while the 'New York Mix' is full of sweet percussion elements and relaxes the vibe for a more laidback feel. The 'San Francisco Mix' takes the song to a different direction by taking it to jackin' house territory, letting the filtered keys create a hypnotic vibe.
DOOBIE J featuring YVONNE YANNEY - "Sunshine" (Citrus Sound/CD Promo)
Citrus Sound comes up with another hot package full of slammin' mixes. Doobie J's "Sunshine" is a summery track featuring a wonderful piano alongside soulful vocals by Yvonne Yanney and phat keys over a smooth yet fierce backing groove. Dom Navarra's makes use of a percussion enriched backing groove and beautiful chords that accompany the vocals, while DJ Slider goes deep and gives the track an underground touch. Jonny Montana takes the track to laidback territory with his melodic version, followed by JedSet & U-Ness who present a feel good version featuring great keys and a catchy piano over a thumpin' groove. Blackliquid's remix is a bumpy affair featuring great keys and chords, while lastly Soul Child server a classic interpretation featuring beautiful piano and strings.
CERAMIC featuring AISLING STEPHENSON - "Broken Dreams" (NY Soul Records/Digital Download)
London based producer Ceramic teams up with vocalist Aisling Stephenson on the magnificent "Broken Dreams" coming in a variety of wonderful mixes. Ian Friday gives the track his trademark organic touch that is resistless yet soulful, while Souled ( Ben Tidy & Cookie) come up with a smooth percussive broken beat flavored groover. The 'Aphrodisiax Vox Dub' takes the track to deeper hypnotic grounds, while the 'Jazzy Theory Vocal Mix' ( Jazz Theory is the team of Jonny Montana and Neil Mclean) gives the whole a laidback jazzy feeling. Closing the package is Nef Nunez's powerful 'NYC Mix' which features wicked synths over a stormin' groove. Digital Downloads available at Dancetracks Digital.
BROTHERLY - "Navigator" (Musiclovelife Remix) (Sun Tzu Sound Records/Digital Download)
"Navigator" by Brotherly (a collective of London musicians who are pushing boundaries in jazz, nu-jazz, broken beat and urban music) gets the remix treatment by Musiclovelife aka Phil Asher and Mark De Clive-Lowe. They deliver a deeply rumblin' reworking featuring a rubbery bassline and driving keyboard melodies that together with the sensitive female vocals create a hypnotic vibe on the dance floor. Digital Downloads available at Dancetracks Digital.
DJ BOOMBASTIC A featuring DEWI INDAH - "Music Is The Key" (Pino Music/CD Promo)
Swiss DJ Boombastic A presents a great production featuring the vocal talents of Dewi Indah. "Music Is The Key" is a retro styled funky house track on a relaxed tip, with Dewi Indah providing a sensitive vocal performance. Dr. Drummer delivers a smoothly stompin' reworking featuring melodic keys and lovely funky ingredients that altogether create a feel good vibe, while Alejandro Martinez & Hot Hands use a relaxed percussion driven groove as base for their soulful take that uses sweet keys to create a laidback vibe.
CRISPIN J GLOVER - "Are You Gonna Be There" (Metrogroove Records/CD Promo)
Here we've got a cover of the Shay Jones classic "Are You Gonna Be There" produced by Crispin J Glover. Various mixes included in the package, with Russia's Yuriy Poleg turning out a fierce club mix which features catchy synths over a fierce groove. One Foot In the Groove deliver serious dancefloor madness with their bumpin' funky house take, while Mark Heinemann's interpretation is on a more laidback soulful tip featuring beautiful melodies. Also included is Crispin J Glover's original version which is on an electro/tech vibe perfect for the main rooms.
DEEPSWING featuring WILL WHEATON - "Come On Everybody" (Generate Music/CD Promo)
Deepswing present an absolutely irresistible production featuring a passionate vocal by Will Wheaton, with all included mixes guaranteed to take the floors by storm. The 'Sunday Thunder Mix' is a resistless funky house gem that will catch you instantly with its relentless funky groove, lush keys and classy horns. The 'VIP Mix' smoothes things down a bit for an uplifting soul-funk flavored interpretation that is marvelously orchestrated, while the 'Original Demo Mix' is a funk soaking disco/house monster built around a captivating groove.
PEPPER SASHAY - "Pray For Tomorrow" (Inevitable Records/CD Promo)
This package offers massive new remixes of Pepper Sashay's "Pray For Tomorrow". Candy Apple delivers an uplifting vocal version featuring great horns and piano, with the dub powering up the groove for a more fierce vibe. Jay Solomon adds three great variations to the package, all keeping things soulful and funky while varying the intensity of the beats and groove. Gladly the magnificent remixes by Central Avenue are included as well, with the 'Main Mix' keeping it soulful while being powerful enough for becoming a peak time favorite with the wicked keys and funky bassline groove used. The 'Soulful Mix' is slightly softer, giving it more of a laidback feeling with a relaxed groove and jazzy keys opposite to the dub that is firing things up with a powered up groove and electro keys.
FUZION featuring ANGEL - "Deeper" (Fuzion Dance Remixes) (Fuzion Records/CD Promo)
"Deeper" is lifted from Fuzion's highly acclaimed Lose Control album and features singer Angel Rose. The original album version is wonderfully orchestrated, spreading a laidback vibe through the warm melodies and passionate vocals by the latest. The brand new remixes (vocal/dub/instrumental) are intensifying the vibe with a stormin' groove and resistless keys that together with the vocals create a mesmerizing vibe that will take the dancefloors by storm. Also included is a beautiful new take of "Sax In The City" that is uplifting jazz house at its best.
DADDY FUNK 45 featuring LOVELLA - "Stand Up" (The Remixes) (White Lotus Club/CD Promo)
White Lotus Club present a slammin' remix package of Daddy Funk 45's "Stand Up" which features a passionate vocal by Lovella. Danny Clark & Jay Benham provide an uplifting reworking featuring a resistless piano alongside classic chords and keys over a smooth backing, while the Stereo Mutants use a fierce yet soulful tribal beat as base for the vocals, sweet percussion elements and wicked synths. Divided Soul give the track a main room electro reworking, while Christian Hornbostel goes on a deep, funk oozing interpretation on a slightly dark tip.
VERONIQUE - "Veriations - The EP" (Wallshaker Music Records/CD Promo)
Veronique follows up her last year’s debut single "Use Me" with the wonderful new release "Veriations - The EP". There, we see Malik Alston and Aaron Carl doing production and mixing, while Veronique impresses with her songwriting and vocal skills. "Faith" has a classy old school touch to it and features a male preacher spoken word alongside wicked keys and her passionate vocals. "Beautiful" is on a laidback tip, with a smooth groove leading the way for the vocals, sweet percussion and melodic chords. "Alright" is a duet with Aaron Carl that is nothing else than irresistible with the deeply stompin' groove, lush keys and outstanding vocals. Completing the package is last year’s gospel house smash "Use Me".
BENOIT B - "Love Is So Good" (Gotta Keep Faith/CD Promo)
French DJ and producer Benoit B aka DJ Ben presents the uplifting "Love Is So Good" which features sexy female vocals over a funky backing groove that is enriched with sweet percussion and wicked chords on the main vocal. Together with DJ Lewis, he presents a deep and soulful alteration that is groovy from the beginning to the end. Next we have Richard Earnshaw adding his magic touch to the track to turn it into a resistless bumper for the dance floor. DJ Floy gets deep and gives the track a lovely Latinesque edge, while Alex Dimitri delivers Afro-flavored deepness on his take.
PATRICK GREEN featuring MANON TRUE - "L'Amour" (Sofitone Records/CD Promo)
Patrick Green teams up with Manon True who provides a sexier than sexy French vocal performance on this lovely production. The 'Lunar Mix' is a deeply thumpin' affair featuring phat chords that together with the vocals create a hypnotic vibe. Pashaa is powering up the vibe with stompin' beats while the spacy synths create a resistless feel, while Justin Imperiale's 'Cabana Mix' is a more relaxed, funk oozing affair featuring brilliant keys. For all the creative heads out there, the acapella is included too.
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Interviews: THE UNITED COLORS OF RALF GUM...
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THE UNITED COLORS OF
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In Da Mix: IDMW HEADLINES: 05/23/2008
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IDM HEADLINES – 05/23/2008
GoGo Music label head DJ/producer Ralf GUM speakin’ of his debut-LP...
No matter how technology may evolve. An asshole will always be an asshole!!!
The blending of far different universes giving birth to an unmissable Summer anthem!
Almost 30 years have gone since the release of one of the countless classics taken from the repertoire of the biggest all time funk band.
Our latest selection of some of the hottest grooves currently available from Traxsource.com…
Nuff said. Now hear dis!
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Politics Of Dancing: SAY OOOPS UPSIDE... OUR HEADS!
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SAY OOOPS UPSIDE… OUR HEADS!
Despite around for quite some time now, I guess I’ll never cease being surprised by the way people are behaving on Internet as compared to like in the streets! As if the fact of sitting behind a screen was the ultimate protection allowing to do whatever we want…
The unceasing development of technology has always been the subject of regular controversies, from the invention of the wheel to the recent dematerialization of both music and paper, with those unevitable critics as to what it is the mother of all the diseases… But even though we can’t deny the fact that evolution has resulted in transition periods along History, let us not forget how the latest – at least til nowadays – has always been put forward by the hands of men themselves. This makin’ them as a consequence more likely responsible of the current problems each of us may encounter when running the countless sophisticated tools we’re surrounded by. This being said, I then can’t help myself thinking how humans’ attitude would pretty much basically remain the same along with time going with the same usual shit resurfacing from a generation to another…
It is to say how the difficulties, if not the crisis our community are facing is nuttin’ of new on any way with their resolution to be first and foremost found on the way each of us reacts as opposed to reject the fault on the evolution of technology. I mean, there has always been disrespectful people not responding to enquiries, people trying to make profit on their alter egos backs and the list goes on, with some actors of our scene – including more or less big names which should recognize themselves – being no exception… In other words, however sophisticated technology shall be, an asshole will always remain an asshole and there’s unfortunately nothing we can do about it, except treating them the way they fully deserve whatever their positions may be. This being probably the biggest favor we could do for the weath of our whole community. Peace, everybody. MFSB
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IDM News: UTOPIA BOSTON RADIO LAUNCHES THIS SUN. 05/25 @ UTOPIA BOSTON!
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Launch of Utopia Boston Radio @ Utopia Sundays
An Tua Nua
835 Beacon Street
Boston, MA
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Boston Radio is getting a face transplant starting May 25th with Co-Founders Bradford James & DJ Bruno...
DJ Bruno on the decks all night long!
For more info: http://utopiabostonradio.com
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IDM News: TraxsourceINDAMIX (HOUSE, GARAGE & OTHER ILLICIT GROOVES...) Issue # 9
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Hey, how r’ U doin’, sorry can’t get thru, why don’t you leave your name… Guess you know the rest as we do or should I say we did no later than a week ago with the crash or a hard disk which has got us out of our editorial planning, meaning by that that you’ll be offered 2 issues of our column from this week til the next one with tons of goodies to feed your apetites. So better get your credit cards ready and I’m not even talkin’ about commissioning us for the prescriptional service!!!
A bit more than a month and the festive locations will be taken by storm by cohorts of tourists from all over the places on the North hemisphere of the globe with no bigger wish than escape from reality and legitimately have good time. Hopefully, we look set to be provided with the good vibes that come with. Thanks to our champions…
Quite a while without hearin’ from Glenn Lewis. Our man signs a winning return alongside producer Terry Hunter with the friendly ‘Stay With Me’ enligthened by a Stevie Wonder-influenced interpretation alongside a killing rhythmic guitar part and lush key arrangements over a rumblin’ bassline (T’s Box). Not that much interesting on offer I’m afraid on the remix package of Peyton & The Rhythm Republic’s ‘Never Give Up’ unless being geared towards harder vibes as delivered on the Drive Remix. But at least the opportunity to get back to the explosive Club Mix which was included on the original release for those who’ve missed it a couple of months ago (Peppermint Jam). Always had a particular feel for California-based DJ/producer Stephen Rigmaiden’s approaches. Once gain, he delivers a syncopated intoxicating rhythm, teamin’ up with 5 star vocalist Darryl D’ Bonneau on ‘Sent From Above’. Meanwhile hyperactive Scott Wozniak on the remix duties gives it a typical NYC flavor (Devotion)…
An obvious search for intimacy seems the least to be said about Chez Music label’s return to the release front with the deep & smooth organ-led ‘Triumph’ by the likes of Rob Salmon. Scott… Wozniak adding a drop of depth to the whole with his killing synth lines on his alternative versions. And the same comment to apply to the smooth and sort of plaintive ‘Love Is Blind’ taken from the countless current deliveries to be credited to Joe Flame (D#Sharp). Good music is… yup: timeless! Another proof bein’ given with the rerelease of Abicah Soul Project featuring G.U.’s ‘City Of Jericho’ where is to expect nothing but the very best from the reunion of those two absolute geniuses on this not to be missed jazzy & moody cool groove which should appeal to those into chillin’ atmospheric vibes such as – guess you start knowing who I mean – Jose Padilla, Phil ‘Cantoma’ Mison and Chris ‘Coco’ Mellor (Abicah Soul Records). On a slightly more repetitive/minimalistic mood, Brighton-based producer Bittersuite delivers the bumpin’ ‘Visions’ on a very fascinating way (DeepSystems). Meanwhile, completing the series, comes the abyssal ‘Soulsa’ on a sensuous Latin/jazzy-influenced vein courtesy of Marcelo Cruz enlightened by a seducive sax solo responding to a vibrant key part (Deepnsound).
Brindisi’s famous Beppe Gioia back to his native country after a couple of months by the sunny shores of Miami goin’ deep, abstract and percussive on the moody sort of World-influenced ‘Ivory’ delivered in 4 # versions on Florida-based label Sofitone Records. More surprising is his Lounge Mix of ‘Untitled Fantasy’ under the Soul Oasis presents Beppe Gioia banner on Cyberjamz where he may be heard flirting with bossa, meting deep & jazzy vibes over a lascive groove. Sure to find some bumpin’ stuff when being offered to listen to a new package by the likes of Melchyor A with ‘The Next Big Thing’ being no exception and more precisely the Afro-jazzy flavaed Original Mix over old school friendly spoken words (Soulful Sessions).
Boston, Ma definitely lookin’ set to make itself a place on the map, this time with Universal Tongues alongside male singer Laurel White reachin’ the absolute heights on the infectious soul & jazzy ‘Open Up Your Mind’ and, no surprisingly, the # 1 position on our top 10 this week (Utopia Boston). At the pursuit of the 13th note??? DJ/producer Roland Clark providing exactly what it takes on the hypnotizing ‘Intoxicated’ with awesome keys takin’ the sensuous spoken words performance courtesy of Soul Tempress to anotha level on his Intoxisoul Mix (Delete Records).
 2008 should not doubt be a year to remember for Germany-based jock/producer Ralf GUM not only awaited to get married during the Summer, but also because of the current release of his debut LP (Uniting Music) on his own GoGo Music imprint. A subtly crafted collection of fine grooves flirting with broken beat, Afro, Latin and jazz influences (not to mention house) alongside a whole bunch of talented vocalists, with Nicolas Vautier’s usual partner in crime Rachel Claudio taking the centerstage on ‘If No Harm’ adding much to the emphasis of this brilliant and classy production. More about our man on an interview to be published this Sunday here on IDMW. In this world of continuous movement, better have one’s own identity… That’s no surprisingly where are to be found Mood II Swing with their bumpin’ revamp of Shuya Okino featuring Diviniti’s ‘Shine’ carrying the distinctive elements which have made their trademark along the years. Louis Benedetti signing the perfect crime on the remix package of Bobbi D’Ambrosio featuring Arif ST Michael’s ‘Girl You Need A Change Of Mind’ and more precisely the hot and directive Club Mix over a hard and destructive bassline courtesy of Gene Perez (Soulshine Recordings). Hard to resist to the Doll Combers MonaLeslie Mix of Diva Down Entertainment’s ‘Praise Always’ with the ever inspired SuSu Bobien delivering the very best as usual for those into serious gospel house jams (Gotta Keep Faith). Meanwhile Fabio Tosti brings us back to the reputedly good ol’ days on his blues & jazzy inspired mix of ‘Take Me Down’ sharing the production duties alongside Logicalgroove featuring Savio Vurchio (Music Plan). See ya all next week for another delivery of unmissable cuts. Peace y’all. MFSB
TraxsourceINDAMIX TENNERZ
UNIVERSAL TONGUES featuring LAUREL WHITE
It’s pure soul, it’s jazzy, it’s jamming… And here we go with another drop of Boston cream at its finest!!!
SHUYA OKINO featuring DIVINITI
M II S on the remix duty. No need to say more…
ABICAH SOUL PROJECT featuring GU
Back by demand, this gorgeous chillin’ jazzy jam uniting two absolute geniuses of the genre!
SOUL OASIS present BEPPE GIOIA
Deliciously and slowly straight to the very depth of… bossa!
BITTERSUITE
Brighton-based delivering particularly fascinating visions on this minimalistic deep & smooth groove…
MELCHYOR A
Another fresh Afro-jazzy oriented goodie by the likes of this French upcoming producer…
RALF GUM featuring RACHEL CLAUDIO
Go Go Music label head goin’ from strength to strength with the episode III of his debut-album alongside the much talented Rachel Claudio.
BOBBY D’AMBROSIO featuring ARIF ST MICHAEL
Phat & massive…
MARCELO CRUZ
A deeper than deep Latin jazzy groove…
SOUL TEMPRESS
‘Intoxicated’, that’s no doubt the threat on us while havin’ a listen to this…
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DJ’S IN DA MIX: DJ's INDAMIX: ABICAH SOUL
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DJ’S IN DA MIX -
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Ladies & gents, meine liebe Damen u. Herren, señores y señoras, and the… heat goes on here on IDMW, welcoming in demand Chicago-based jock/producer/label manager DJ Stax. A man whose specific approach has been for much on the long awaited revitalization of the groove over the last months/years, putting both soul, funk, jazz and chilling vibes to another dimension. Brothaz & sistaz, please make some noise for… Abicah Soul!
SOULSESSIONS LIVE FROM CHICAGO(*) PLAYLIST
01 – QUENTIN HARRIS - Episode
02 – KORO KORO - No Smoke (Tony Loreto Mix)
03 – NELLY FURTADO - Do It To Me (Tony Loreto Mix)
04 – OSUNLADE featuring DIVINE ESSENCE - My Reflection (Deetron Mix)
05 – MATT HUGHES - Evolving
06 – MARLON D - Jesus Creates Sound (Beats)
07 – MANOO - Joe
08 – ANANE featuring Mr V - Shake Your Booty (Original Mix)
09 – TAMARA WELLONS - Like Rain (Lars Behrenroth Mix)
10 – KEITH THOMPSON - 6 O’Clock- (Brasilian Soul Crew Mix)
11 – MANOO - Winter
12 – BJÖRK - Hidden Place
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Single of the week: VINTAGE OF THE WEEK: THE ISLEY BROTHERS - 'It's A Disco Night (Rock Don't Stop)'
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THE ISLEY BROTHERS
It’s A Disco Night (Rock Don’t Stop)
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Single of the week: SINGLE OF THE WEEK: JEPHTE GUILLAUME presents WILTRUD WEBER - 'Blue & Deep'
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JEPHTE GUILLAUME
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Blue & Deep
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IDM News: THANK YOU FOR A SUPERB WEEKENDER...
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Southport Weekender 43
November 7, 8, 9, 2008
Thank you for a superb Weekender
Well what can we say, but a massive thanks for making last weeks Southport such a memorable occasion, even the sun came out (unlike Billy's wallet at the bar). As always with 5000 individual minds we all have our own ideas about what we did and didn't enjoy but judging by the huge amount of e-mails and chat on the message board all in all it seems to have been another classic.
As always we welcome your comments and we'll continue to improve in any areas possible, contact us on suggestions.
Weekender 43
November 7, 8, 9, 2008
Having just about recovered from 42 we're all set to get going on the next Weekender, but incredibly barely a week after the last one we're already one third full. Its way too early to be announcing who will be playing but as always we'll be striving to put together the best possible line-up we can.
If you have any ideas of who you'd like to see, again please e-mail us your suggestions.
The way the bookings are coming in already we cannot urge you strongly enough to get your deposits down ASAP.
Bookings are being taken on-line or if you wish you can print off a booking form or simply call the office on 0870 990 1987
Podcasts and Streams
Again people have been busy recording various sets and our publicist Sarah Foote from Favouritizm's currently busy getting them all ready for drip feeding to yourselves as per last time so you can re live those Southport memories or bits you missed.
As it was so sunny we expect a lot of you won't have watched as much of our own on site TV as normal, so again we'll include a bunch of interviews etc for you to peruse, I know a certain Sue Davidson will thank us for this!!
CD News
We're pleased to announce the long awaited release of our next CD which sees us back with our old friends at suSU and we're really pleased to have obtained the undoubted musical talents of 2 of Europe's finest;
Jazzanova & Mr Scruff
The official release date is the 7th July however we are now able to take pre-orders on-line and hopefully get the orders out before this date.
Track Listing
CD1: Jazzanova
1. Telepaticos ‘Club69’
2. Badly Drawn Boy ‘Promises’ (Beyond The Wizards Re Animation)
3. Soulphiciton ‘Ghana Wadada’ (The Lost Man Remix)
4. Soultourist ‘Turn Loose’ (Dixon Edit)
5. Version ‘The Brighter Side’ (Version's Percussive Vocal Mix)
6. Dop ‘Lighthouse’
7. Henrik Schwarz & Amampondo ‘I Exist Because Of You’
8. Recloose ‘Cahtach A Leaf’ (Mark de Clive Lowe Remix)
9. Eva Be ft Pegah Ferydoni ‘She Walks Alone’ (Markus Worgul Mix)
10. Roland Appel ‘Unforgiven’
11. Tokyo Black Star ‘Still Sequence’ (Innervisions Version)
12. Madioko 'N' Rafika ‘Elleli’ (Kalabrese Remix)
13. South Bronx Community Youth Project ‘Dance Freak’
14. Jazzanova ‘Theme From Belle et Fou’ (Danny Krivit Edit)
CD2: Mr Scruff
1. Stardust ‘Blazin’
2. Bobby Reed ‘The Time Is Right For Love’
3. Sandra Wright ‘I Come Running Back’
4. Gloria Scott ‘That's What You Say (Everytime You're Near Me)’
5. Ray Frazier & The Shades of Madness ‘Gonna Get Your Love’
6. Bill Spoon ‘I Bet You Can't Love Me One Time’
7. Clausel ‘Let Me Love You’
8. Momie-O ‘Stop On By’
9. Jimmy Jones ‘Live And Let Live’
10. Willie Joe ‘Funny Thing’
11. Wayne Carter ‘Wahoo Wahoo Wahoo’
12. The Soul Controllers ‘I Ain't Lyin’
13. Mark V Unlimited ‘Gone’
14. LA Carnival ‘Blind Man’
15. Donna McGhee ‘Mr Blind Man'
16. Brass Fever ‘Time Is Running Out'
17. Crue-l Grand Orchestra ‘Time & Days’ (Harvey Re-Master Mix)
18. Sparkle ‘Down The Way’
19. Arthur Adams ‘You Got The Floor’
20. The Loving Sisters ‘Cosmic Consciousness’
21. Theo Parrish ft Alena Waters ‘Soul Control’
Other NewsFollowing on from the last Weekender, Uber continue forward full steam ahead, proudly presenting the Offical Southport Weekender Reunion Party on Saturday 24th May at Concrete in Birmingham!
To fight off the post Weekender blues Uber bring Southport Weekender's Steve Butler to Concrete, playing alongside Birmingham's own Gary Ward, Adam Turner from 'Movementz', and residents Paul Griff & Carl Ackerman.
Then in June, none other than Frankie Feliciano makes the trip to Birmingham for his first appearance in the second city. Again at Concrete, this will be another event you just cannot miss...Frankie is seriously going to tear the place up, we can't wait!
....So there's two more massive events for your diaries! The Reunion is set to be something special and the party with Frankie Feliciano will surely be the same if you were lucky enough to witness his set at the last Weekender, so get yourselves to support the music we all love at the UK's only current Choice event.....Uber.
And if you fancy a trip over to Amsterdam Choice will be over on Saturday June 7th to help celebrate our good friend Stijn's birthday at Club 11 with everyone's good friend Kerri Chandler.
The Gallery
We've been getting loads of questions asking when the website photo gallery will be up for the last Weekender. We currently have our discs from our longstanding official photographer Colin Williams www.realtimemedia.net which are being worked on as we speak and our new friend Jae, Photos by Jae~www.MoonRisingNYC.com who I'm sure you'll all have seen about is to put it mildly sifting through about 1500 shots which she took, these will obviously take a while longer but Jae's aiming before the end of the month, then its over to Darryn the resident anorak for his side – so basically bear with us.
Merchandise
If you intended and maybe missed getting along to pick up any official merchandise from Graham's stall at the Weekender then don't hesitate to get in touch with him at www.originalsoulboy.co.uk or ring him on 07956 369 999, he's got a whole host of stuff from t-shirts to swat towels, dog tags, mugs, key fobs, bottle openers, teddy bear's, mobile screen wipes etc.
Plus
After dancing your socks off at the always most excellent Southport Weekender you deserve to wrap your feet in the coolest slippers ever created. Welcome to Homeys. They're dead comfy. www.homeys.biz, Pipe and slippers time kids! We'll be in touch soon... |
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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)
BACK TO FUNDAMENTALS by TORRE - "Higher" (SSOH Records/CD Promo)
"Higher" by the team of Claude Monnet, Jean-Marc Torre, Patrick Torre and Jay Sebag is an incredibly uplifting production built around a powerful groove that together with the contaminous vocals and phat keys creates an irresistible vibe on the danc floor. The 'Uptown Mix' relaxes the vibe for a smoother yet funkier feel. Those Usual Suspects deliver a fierce reworking based on a deeply thumpin' groove and relentless chords, while The Muthafunkaz serve an incredibly sexy set of remixes that combine lush keys and chords with a fierce yet smooth backing groove.
More Reviews
UPZ - "Noiz"/"Ki Sa Ou Di" (Yotam Avni Remixes) (soWHAT/CD Promo)
Tel Aviv based producer Yotam Avni on remix duty for UPZ here, with both "Noiz" and "Ki Sa Ou Di" being reworked in an outstanding way, taking the tracks to deeper than deep territory on a slight techy edge, but never letting down the soulful touch that characterizes the original versions. Even when you're not into deep tech-soul house, you need to check this innovative remix package out.
WIL MILTON - "Direct Me" (Blak Ink/CD Promo)
Taken from Wil Milton's forthcoming On The Road album, "Direct Me" is an irresistible deep house track that combines a kickin' funk soaked groove with soul-electro synths to create an irresistible vibe on the dancefloor you can't resist to dance to. The 'Alternative Mix' is a great alteration that features some lovely tweaks here and there alongside a wicked synth solo. Also included are two very useful beats versions that are guaranteed to send the crowd into a frenzy.
JALAL JOHNSON - "The Pilgrimage EP" (Consortium Muzik/CD Promo)
Jalal Johnson follows up his release from last November (the "Trak Wyze Presents DJ Jalal EP") with "The Pilgrimage EP" which features a wonderful selection of productions. Kicking off is "It's Jazz", a ten minute journey deep jazz house vibes. Next is the deeply thumpin' yet smooth "Love you all night", a melodic track featuring great spheric chords and vocals by Johnson himself. The 'Pads & Purcs' mix drops the beat and drums to turn the track into a beautiful reprise. With "Masseusse" and "Spanish Fly", two superb deep house tracks follow, with the former featuring a lovely guitar and jazzy keys while the latter features spaced-out synths. Finally there is a brand new remix of "Strength Of A Man" (which features vocals courtesy of Carolyn Victorian and spoken words by Ovina Gregory) that takes the track to deeper grounds.
DJ APHREME featuring LENNY HAMILTON - "Go! (Feel My Love)" (Next Dimension Music/CD Promo)
"Go! (Feel My Love)" by DJ Aphreme features a passionate vocal performance by Lenny Hamilton over a smooth and soulful backdrop that is beautifully instrumentated. A great selection of mixes is included in the package, with DJ Aphreme himself dropping three great mixes that all keep it soulful while letting you choose between laidback, deep and funky vibes. Terron Darby and Esteban Fernandez rework the track into a deeply rumblin' affair with a funky twist, while Moody Groova's deep dub is on a fiercely thumpin', old school styled tip.
MELCHYOR A - "The Next Best Thing" (Soulful Sessions/CD Promo)
Melchyor A presents some dope deep house music with "The Next Best Thing", a production that is using a funktified groove as base for wicked spoken words, jazzy keys and melodic chords that altogether create an irresistible feeling. Two sets of mixes included in the package, both taking you on a journey into blissful deep house on a funky edge that is wonderfully orchestrated.
SEBASTIAN GAMBOA - "Muevelo" (Purple Music Tracks/CD Promo)
Sebastian Gamboa follows up the 2006 hit "La Vida" (a collaborative work with David Penn) on Purple Music with "Muevlo" where he has chosen Giuseppe Tuccillo to be his partner, with Rafael Carreras providing the hot'n'sexy spoken words that are accompanied by wicked synths, all perfectly arranged over a smooth, percussion enriched Balearic flavored backing groove that is oozing with lovely funky flavors. You can choose between vocal and instrumental version, both are guaranteed to spread a feel-good vibe on the dancefloor.
ARNAUD D featuring EMROY - "I Won't Last" (MoD Records CD Promo)
Arnaud D’s "I Won't Last" first appeared on the "WMC '08 Sampler' from MoD Records with the full package now ready for a release. It features a captivating vocal by Emory over a deeply stormin' techified groove that is enriched with spaced-out synths in the original version, while Tom Conrad smoothes things down for a laidback take on his remix. Richard Earnshaw adds his trademark groovy yet absolutely resistless touch to the track, while MoD serve a fierce interpretation featuring lush chords over a thumpin' groove.
FABIO TOSTI & LOGICALGROOVE featuring RANDY - "I Got Love" (Stop & Go/Music Plan Records CD Promo)
"I Got Love" sees Fabio Tosti teaming up with Logicalgroove to present a funkily groovin' track that features a passionate vocal by Randy alongside a lovely guitar. The 'Summer Mix' and 'Summer Dub' add great melodic keys and give the track a smooth tribal feel, while the No Age Combo delivers a beautiful old school tinged reworking. Lastly Pablo DJ serve a magnificent deep interpretation featuring a jazzy trumpet that brings back memories from the days when deep house was invented.
DJ CIRCLE featuring NICOLE TYLER - "Diggin' It" (Part 1) (TriCircle/CD Promo)
TriCircle Records celebrate their 10th release with a new sparkling production by DJ Circle titled "Diggin' It", featuring a soulful vocal by Nicole Tyler over a groovy backdrop that is oozing with its funky flavors, while the analogue bassline create a resistless vibe. Raul Moros provides the remixes which are on an uplifting Balearic tip, being the perfect accompaniment for the coming beach season. Watch out for part two coming soon.
DES Mitchell featuring SHARON AGATI - "Let's Stay Together" (SoulHeat/CD Promo)
"Let's Stay Together" by Des Mitchell premiered on the "SoulHeat Miami Sampler 08" and is an uplifting and groovy affair featuring a passionate vocal performance by Sharon Agati alongside a catchy piano line. Lots of remixes are included in the package, with the '1992 Remix' taking you back in time with its classy old school flavors. JedSet comes up with three different mixes: their funktified re-edit gives the track a deeply thumpin' vibe, while the 'Enchanted Day Mix' replaces the piano with melodic chords and strings. Lastly their 'Enchanted Evening Mix' is a wonderful reprise. Colin Sales provides a soulful Afro-beat driven reworking as well as the deep yet smooth 'StreetRave Tribute Remix'. U-Ness keeps things deep while adding some lovely middle eastern sounds. The 'Ambigua Remix' is a tougher affair for the big rooms, while the 'Audio Affinity Remix' is an energetic affair featuring a happy piano.
ARDUINI & PAGANY - "Show Me How Good" (Distar/CD Promo)
One of the highlights from the "WMC 2008 Promo" by Distar Records finally gets a full release. "Show Me How Good" by Arduini & Pagany is spreading an uplifting feeling through the soulful vocals and classic strings that are nicely arranged over a funked up house groove in the 'Philly Mix', while the 'Anthem Mix' features a catchy piano over a driving groove. Newly added to the package is a remix by Fabio Tosti that intensifies the vibe with a powerful groove and lush chords.
TODD TERRY ALL STARS featuring TARA McDONALD - "Get Down" (Remixes) (Strictly Rhythm/CD Promo)
Todd Terry's 2007 smash hit gets a new life right in time for the upcoming Summer with slammin' remixes. First is Warren Clarke who delivers a fresh reworking that is driven by a funktified groove and features a resistless piano that together with the uplifting vocals by Tara McDonald creates a feel-good vibe. Woody Bianchi drops a choice mix for the bigger rooms full of great breakdowns, catchy synths and a cool guitar, while Mousse T adds a deep dub on a techy edge to the package. Hot of the press come the Shapeshifters remixes that turn the track into an electro monster for the main floors.
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IDM News: VARIOUS RECORDS: THE VINYL IN AUCTIONS!
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VARIOUS RECORDS:
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In Da Mix: IDMW HEADLINES: 05/17/2008
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Back to the forefront after the crash of a hard disk. The ransom of this technology led era with its obvious advantages and occasionally its inevitable… disadvantages. Had to do with or better say without it for almost a week. That’s the way life goes, with our deepest apologies for this unwanted interruption of our services…
IDMW HEADLINES 05/17/2008
With the progressive dematerialization of music, the vinyl format looks set to become a piece of art with the inevitable speculations that come with. IDMW correspondant in Japan, Yuu Oz brings us more introducing us with a specialist of the genre based on his native country…
Music & Words are pretty much what to be found here on IDMW. But how would they meet your attention without… Mathematics??? Surely not on Internet! A matter of languages we definitely gotta be familiar with, should we like to improve the quality of our respective websites…
A couple of years ago’s West End competition winner Jozana launching his own label with this funky bassline driven corker featuring vet singer Reggie Hall…
Ain’t nothing like the Philadelphia Sound. Another blatant demonstration given by The Trammps seen by many as the Disco band # 1 back in the daze!
Re expanding our coverage spectrum reviewise with the return of former IDMW columnist J’M Irie with a selection of some of the hottest grooves around available on Beatjoint…
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Politics Of Dancing: A + B = X...
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A + B = X…
To tell you the truth, never been found of the countless formulas of the likes and it’s primarly because I probably saw them as too abstract and obviously lacking of poetry back in my early school days… I guess I was then far from realizing how I would have to reconsider my position the way I’ve done over the last weeks when coming to deeply wonder about the way our plaform is working and what should be done in order to make it evolve the right way…
Don’t get me wrong though, as we’re still ways from havin’ everything sorted out. But at least, and with the inevitable amount of efforts that come with, the idea as to what IDMW 2.0 is going to have on offer is now clear with the rest due to become history within a few weeks/months time and a whole bunch of extra headaches in perspective…
Quite strange on such perspective to be pushed back to the beginning where you get yourself sort of in the shoes of a blank disk to be filled with the necessary programs before start being operational. Strange if not hard to say the least to get back to zero and therefore being put in the obligation to translate the whole – the way it is in regards to a new language with absolute no common point with the one you speak – before being able to express yourself. But so fascinating in the meantime as this allows to explore new territories. So if asking me about what makes A+B, I would probably respond by X, although I first gotta reach Z for the moment … Peace, MFSB
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IDM News: NEW! BEATJOINTnugroove (SOUL, JAZZ, BREAKS, BROKEN BEATS + MORE…) # 1
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More reviews, more genres represented here on IDMW with the big return of a man who was among its original editorial line up by the likes of J’M Irie as a part of our recent partnership deal with beatjoint.com.
BEATJOINTnugroove (SOUL, JAZZ, BREAKS, BROKEN BEATS + MORE…) # 1
Welcomin’ those of you joinin’ us on this Beatjoint news section. This week we go even deeper indeed as we are starting with a spotlight on – hear me now! - the complete catalogue of Basic Channel Records! Remember who brought back the classic reggae dub sounds of Wackies (check our blog section for a full focus on them)? Basic Channel did it! Say who? Basic Channel, the legendary minimal techno production team and record label, composed of Moritz Von Oswald and Mark Ernestus from Berlin… Always hidden in the shadow, remaining elusive as their music is… But they are still strong after 15 years of activity. We bring you no less but their extensive collection of essential dub techno releases (which had been - ever since it came out- rare and highly collectable items, vinyl-only tracks under various aliases that became some kind of holy Grail for many Detroit Techno and Dub appreciators to the point  where it is regarded reverently like King Tubby or UR best works). The mysterious duo set up a studio in Berlin, in a building which was eventually the HQ of Mark Ernestus’ distributing company and shop Hard Wax, and the label's mastering studio Dubplates & Mastering, set up to ensure a unique sound with a desired dynamic quality for the vinyl.The Basic Channel imprint ceased business in 1995 (apart from two releases almost a decade later that were originally issued on Carl Craig's Planet E label), but were followed by a string of similar labels. Among the most important were Chain Reaction, which released non Von Oswald/Ernestus productions and helped launching the careers of dub-influenced minimal techno producers such as Monolake and Porter Ricks but also Basic Replay geared into reggae and dancehall re-issues. Main Street, for house-related releases. And Burial Mix and Rhythm & Sound which saw the duo's sound move away from the Detroit blueprint and get closer to vocal-lead dub and reggae. Their With The Artists album, released under the Rhythm & Sound banner featured celebrated reggae and dancehall vocalists such as Sugar Minott (not to mention all the aforementionned re-issues of Wackies).
Next up, as we announced you before right here comes Robert Owens on Michael Reinboth’s unstoppable Munich-based imprint Compost Records hitting us with a new album, Night-Time Stories”. On this splendid record, our man proves that he was and still is ever on point ever since the birth of house music in the early 80’s (he was the voice behind anthems like Mr Fingers’s “Can You Feel It?” or Franckie Knuckles “Tears”). To record his first artist album in ten years Owens has hooked up with Wahoo, Charles Webster, Jimpster, Atjazz and Kirk Degiorgio to create a beautiful soulful journey… Night times stories as sweet musical allegories that evolve from R&B to techno and a lot of deep house moods inbeetween.
 We slow it down (like Brand Nubian used to say) with another voice to be reckon with… the man they call OlivierDaySoul (we were some of the very firsts to big up this singular soul singer. Also hold tight for a focus on him in our blog section very soon)… Now hear this all soul and beat headz, keep your ears widely opened as we keep digging somewhere far out and exuberant between Prince or Andre 3000/Outkast, Madlib, Wajeed and Flying Lotus… There gracely lies OlivierDaySoul from Washington DC! With a bad first album called “Kilowatt” on 4 Lux confirming his promissing vynil debut full of dope modern day soul songs (remember our recommandation for "Brain", a tight leftfield joint alla Spacek produced by him and Paulo. while the flipside "Potion 9" produced by Unknown explored more R&B territories). Well don’t you stop boucing and check this record produced by Oddisee, Unknown, Planet Mohawk, Hudson Mohawk, Paulo and the phunky polymorphic Dutch dude known as Gerd.
Also check out Eye Beta Rock’s “Super Rock Body Shock”. A great limited re-issue of an obscure disco synth bomb from the early 80's by Daryl Cameron. Includes a very nice Gerd dub. Just a 400 copies limited edition run, no repress. Electro-disco alert !
 And again rejoice! Who said one can’t find nu soulful voices in the music game nowadays? Yet another one to show them wrong! Memorize this name: Middle Child. She’s teaming up with J.Rawls on a project simply named J.Rawls & Middle Child with an eponym album (here available in its prestigious Japanese edition). Spread the word: Middle Child is a golden voice from Youngstown, Ohio who hooked up with local producer, the very talented J.Rawls. Her voice is kind of reminiscent to India Arie and her lyrics are clever and catchy. For those connoisseurs who praise him for years to the average hip hop head-nodeer J.Rawls reminds us his great taste and diversity beatmaking wize, from making classic R&B to soft rock to hip-hop sampladelic jams. A lack of decent soul this year you said? Maybe on MTV Base‘s whack playlist but look further, there is more than meets the eye…like Rawls & Middle who definitely hit raw in the middle! Such as Nicolay & Kay from North Carolina. A dynamic hip-hop duo influenced by Tribe, De La Soul, The Jungle Brothers and the whole Native Tongues family… Hip hop like we’ll always love here with the release of their “Time:line” which is a concept record about the life cycle. Hard to sell? Well even with a great LP on BBE a few years ago, Nicolay still didn’t get a lot of mainstream attention but it won’t stop them, as striving dedicated indie artists they maximize on the quality of what they do and keep it up. Just like them we believe that true good music with integrity lasts longer than big disposable quantity. Support the cause!An ethic close to DJ Buzz on a adequatly named label, Personal records. Having all those good examples in music history in mind, no matter if it is jazz, hip-hop, brazil, rocksteady or disco, the Personal team celebrate their ten year anniversary with DJ Buzz “In Between Blue & Black”. Their brand new recent release after a 4 year hiatus with some 7-Inch biz from DJ Buzz, well known as 1/3 of Austrian Hip-Hop/Funk/Electronic-Combo Waxolutionists and mastermind of the Supercity Soundsystem. The Waxolutionists Band with Rappers Deph Joe & Manuva and Musicians like the Twin Towas, etc... Too many names? Just let the music do the talking!
Let us also recommand you Metropolitan Jazz Affair’s MJA. Metropolitan Jazz Affair is the initial project from 3 main figures on the French jazz and soul scenes. They intend to dig a little deeper in a modern soul/jazz direction, without forgetting what it originally is: a music for the soul that can shake your legs! This album, originally released in 2003 is produced by Patchworks, a Lyon-based producer known for his collaborations on projects such as The Dynamics, Uptown Funk Empire and more! The crew features Stephane Ronget (also know as the Rongetz Fo undation) on trumpet and Benjamin Devigne on Pianos. Guest vocalist Mr Day is performing too on this record. He brings a soulful flavor to the MJA vibe ! This album was followed by a second one in 2007 on German label InfraCOM!
And we finish off with Mombasa’s “African Rhythms And Blues 2”. The group being a very respected afro-funk band created in 1976 by Lou Blackbun, Doug Lucas, Bob Reed, Don Ridgeway and Alan Tatham. This is here the seminal re-issue of their original second LP release: deep Afro jazz/funk by Lou Blackburn and his wicked group recorded 1976 in Germany - a top rare album originally released on German imprint Spiegelei label, containing the sought after DJ-spins "African Hustle", "Yenyeri" and "Shango II" then mastered this year from the master tapes, with original cover artwork, and re-released for the first time. Monster album! Far out we went, from dub techno to Afro-beat and beyond… roots & future we are for ever! So until next time: one love!
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Single of the week: SINGLE OF THE WEEK: JOZANA featuring REGGIE HALL - 'The Hard Way'
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JOZANA featuring REGGIE HALL
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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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In Da Mix: IDMW HEADLINES: 05/03/2008
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Quite a hectic period for us here on IDMW over the last days, from a couple of disturbing bugs in our communication system (the dark side of technology) to the current construction of our new interface, the design of which is almost done, not to mention some networking project we’re currently working on with a handful of activists. As many things which have kept us aside from our usual publishing schedule and therefore in the moral obligation to address you our deepest apologies…
IDMW HEADLINES 05/02/2008
Straight into the depth of one of the most underrated acts in the house scene despite more than 20 years of activity and a couple of tunes which are a part of the History.
Treat the others you intend yourself to be treated. Stop illegal downloading & sharing to protect our community as the other you pretend to be a part/member/supporter of!!!
Our latest selection of hot grooves available from Traxsource…
A deep dive into Boddhi Satva’s mixed background with the help of toaster Yuba on the MC’s seat!
Back to the very depth of the groove with this absolute classic which has heavily contributed makin’ the disco with absolute NO equal in the history of dance music…
IDMW UPFRONT PRESURE HOT # 10
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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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