Archive for February, 2006

Exclusive Review: Marnix & Mustafa – Time To Get Funky

Exclusive Review: Marnix & Mustafa - Time To Get FunkyArtist: Marnix & Mustafa
Title: Time To Get Funky
Label: Azuli Silver
Format: Vinyl
Release Date: 2/27/06
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Right about now, we are about to go back. Way back, to the days of innocent perceptions, all night dancing, and forgotten vibes of good times. Music wasn’t serious, it wasn’t speculated, and haters didn’t hate.

This is the JAM! Talk about havin’ a funky good time to some downright groovy music. There isn’t much to be said about the original mix other than providing the framework for Dutch rising star Mischa Daniels to enter the studio and rip out a 2006 anthem for both the underground and club crowds… Read more

Exclusive Review: Hatiras & DJ Dan – Baked From Scratch

Exclusive Review: Hatiras & DJ Dan - Baked From ScratchArtist: Hatiras & DJ Dan
Title: Baked From Scratch
Label: Blow Media
Format: Vinyl
Release Date: 2/22/06
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What happens when you take two of the hottest funky house producers and combine them with a hip hop mc? You come out with a track that is simply out of control. ‘Baked From Scratch’ is layered with scratch samples and vocal stabs taking your everyday house tune to new heights. Featured on DJ Dan’s recent mix cd -’Lift’ – this is one of the most sought after tracks of the year.

Crowds around the world have been joining the Philadelphian rapper Messinan in chanting “burn this motherfucker down” for months now. This album will finally be released to the general public which will cause this song to only get hotter. ‘Baked From Scratch’ features a vocal side, dub, and an acapella. This seems to be the style Blow Media will be following in the year to come as they continue their reign as one of the hottest labels to release funky house… Read more

Exclusive Review: Dennis Ferrer feat. K Brooks Sr. – Change The World

Exclusive Review: Dennis Ferrer feat. K Brooks Sr. - Change The WorldArtist: Dennis Ferrer feat. K Brooks Sr.
Title: Change The World
Label: King Street
Format: Vinyl
Release Date: 2/15/06
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Kerri Chandler protegue Dennis Ferrer currently holds the key to unlocking the mystery behind a true house music song of praise. In 2006, Dennis takes matters into his own hands and brings us more of his very own creations. “Change the World” is one such example of a future anthem. Already having hit the DJ Mag Club play chart without so much as one promo being sent out, unmastered copies were floating around and DJs couldn’t get their hands on it soon enough. As the song says,”One man can’t change the world” (even though Dennis is doing just that), “But we as a people, together we can!”.. Read more

Exclusive Review: Prospect Park – Get Down Tonight

Exclusive Review: Prospect Park - Get Down TonightArtist: Prospect Park
Title: Get Down Tonight
Label: Z Records
Format: Vinyl
Release Date: 2/13/06
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Wow! Talk about a sneaky bomb from left field from the Z Records camp with remix support from the legendary yet extremely unpredictable producer – Joey Negro. Typically known for churning out deeper house tunes, Z Records & Mr. Negro pump out a disco house pleaser full of thick baselines, old school vocal sample snippets (this one will not scare off the vocal haters), and enough variety to keep your head bobbing hard enough you might pull a muscle.

Combining an old school feel, yet updated for the new generations, this track mysteriously combines the wonderful elements of uptempo, midtempo, and deep house all into one package. Upon first listen, house DJs will quickly realize they are listening to the production work of an experienced, talented veteran of the studios. This is a rare gem that will satisfy stubborn dance floors, old school heads, and even the ladies!.. Read more

Exclusive Review: DJ Disciple Feat. Suzy – Yes

Exclusive Review: DJ Disciple Feat. Suzy - YesArtist: DJ Disciple Feat. Suzy
Title: Yes
Label: Hed Kandi
Format: Vinyl
Release Date: 2/9/06
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The man behind Catch 22 recordings can sit back and watch his gem of a few years back getting picked up and remixed by one of today’s hottest house producers + labels.

For those of you not familiar with DJ Disciple, this is a great tune to introduce yourself to his world. An uplifting, infectious tune that grasps the true spirit of house music with it’s positive vibes and quality vocals (but there is a dub for the vocal haters as well). There is a reason why large labels enjoy signing special tunes from smaller labels… Read more

Exclusive Review: Brian Tappert – The Organ Track

Exclusive Review: Brian Tappert - The Organ TrackArtist: Brian Tappert
Title: The Organ Track
Label: Soulfuric Trax
Format: Vinyl
Release Date: 2/7/06
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Soulfuric’s own Brian Tappert makes his long awaited return to the studio in the form of “The Organ Track”. This is house music for the dance floor, plain and simple.

With an old school trip to the days of whistles, pacifiers, parachute pants, breakers, liquid movements, glow sticks, vicks, and glitter – this tune brings back memories of acts like 2 Bad Mice with it’s infectious feeling. Not to be mistaken for a bootleg of a past rave anthem, this track is an original masterpiece that will blow up the spot anywhere & everywhere… Read more

DJ Mix: Suneel – Optimal Diversification

mixtapeFresh new DJ mix from Suneel…

Optimal Diversification

Beatport: Soundtrack To Miami (Free MP3 Downloads)

Beatport: Soundtrack To Miami (Free MP3 Downloads)Beatport.com is now offering 10 FREE MP3 downloads from 10 seperate labels in an effort to increase the hype on these WMC clubland weapons of choice.
With producers like Shmuel Flash, Huge-A, Cagedbaby, Grooveland, Def E, The Beginerz, & Matthew E…how can you go wrong with FREE music?

http://www.beatport.com

Unified Culture Interview With Angel Alanis

Unified Culture Interview With Angel AlanisAngel discusses South America, free beer, Dave Armstrong, and the Magic Elephant Orchestra. Enjoy!
Angel Alanis Interview

Axwell Interview Via Dstressed.net

Axwell Interview Via Dstressed.netCheck out this entertaining read entering the recent life of the mighty Swedish superstar via the Dstressed.net online community.
http://www.dstressed.net/axwell

DJ Mix: Josh The Funky 1 – B96 Radio Mix Feb 24th 2006

mixtapeFresh new DJ mix from Josh The Funky 1…

B96 Radio Mix Feb 24th 2006

Exclusive Review: Axer – 123 / 321

Exclusive Review: Axer - 123 / 321Artist: Axer
Title: 123 / 321
Label: Pryda Friends
Format: Vinyl
Release Date: 2/23/06
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Continuing their trend of packaging up club house delights under names reminiscent of household cleaning products (i.e. Pryda, Axtone, Cirez D), Eric Prydz and Axwell team up to create the newest house brand meant for mass consumption ‘ Axer.

This initial release on the ‘Pryda Friends’ label offers two clean cuts suited for different tastes. ’123′ is the banger here, centered around a simple yet funky techno groove. These two reps from the Swedish House Mafia prove once again that less can definitely be more, as the majority of the track employs nothing except than the aforementioned upfront riff, all to the backdrop of ever-changing percussion. Normally, one would assume that this simply wouldn’t be enough to cut it as a house track in this day and age, but the lead is so catchy and simplistic that it somehow doesn’t matter. To top it off, the dynamic duo throws in some very sinister pad action halfway through, which truly is the icing on the cake… Read more

DJ Mix: Granite & Phunk – Club Mania Mix Volume 2 – Ukraine Radio

mixtapeCheck out this new DJ mix from Granite & Phunk…

Club Mania Mix Volume 2 – Ukraine Radio

Pioneer Announces The New CDJ-1000MK3 and CDJ-800MK2

Pioneer Announces The New CDJ-1000MK3 and CDJ-800MK2Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. has introduced the CDJ-1000MK3 and CDJ-800MK2, a new generation of high-end digital turntables that puts more control into the hands of DJs.
Step-up features include jog feel adjustments, hot looping / re-looping, improved track and wave data display and MP3 compressed audio playback, providing DJs enhanced mixing and scratching capability to sharpen their craft. Suggestions from previous generation CDJ owners were taken into account in developing the new turntables, to add better feel, precision and performance. DJs will find the Pioneer CDJ products to feel as close to a vinyl turntable with the great benefits of a digital player… Read more

Exclusive Review: Starkillers – Discoteka

Exclusive Review: Starkillers - DiscotekaArtist: Starkillers
Title: Discoteka
Label: Spinnin
Format: Vinyl
Release Date: 2/23/06
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Austin Leeds (of Land of Voodoo) and Terratraxx label owner Nick Terranova collaborate for the benefit of dancing mankind with this ultraviolet, steamy tech-house stomper. A bilingual female vocal drops all kinds of stimulating verses in English and Spanish as if she was whispering in your sensitive ears. In addition, it’s got a serious jack factor of 10 plus chunky dirty bass and a parade of hands-in-the-air breakdowns and instrument ballistics that’s sure to knock your panties off for good!.. Read more