Archive for December, 2007

Chris Bohn – December 2007 Top Ten

01) One Republic – Apologize (Mixin March Remix) [CDR]
02) Ricardo Reyna – La Luna (Chris Bohn & John Viesca Remix) [Suite Music]
03) Dukes of Windsor vs. TV Rock – The Others (Dave Robertson Remix) [CDR]
04) Velvet Revolver – Psycho Killer (Chris Bohn Remix) [Bootleg]
05) Alternative Reality – Electro Miami (Chris Bohn Remix) [Prompt Digital]
06) Mark Almaria –  [CDR]
07) Lex Da Funk ft. DK – All About You (Alternative Reality Remix) [Prompt Digital]
08) Felipe Avelar – Electric Boogaloo (Alternative Reality Remix) [CDR]
09) Bloc Party – Flux [CDR]
10) Interpol – Mammoth (Erol Alkan Remix) [Capitol]

RIP: Mel Cheren

RIP: Mel CherenSadly, on December 7th 2007 the dance music community lost a legend — Mel Cheren aka “The Godfather of Disco”. As the founder of West End Records and the visionary behind The Paradise Garage, Mel revolutionized Disco music and the Club scene as a whole.
For more information on Cheren and his life, you can check out his bio here.

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Top music gear for 2007

Top music gear for 2007Beatportal posts up their first annual Technology Top 10 countdown. We here at FunkyHouseMusic.com are gear aficionados as well, so we’ll give our spin on their selections…
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Resist Music ceases operation, being Liquidated

Resist Music ceases operation, being LiquidatedAlong with 3Beat Digital and Amato Distribution, Resist Music (formerly React Music) has ceased operation and is being liquidated. The landscape of Electronic Dance Music distribution is continuing to be a state of flux from the uncertainty of vinyl in the new digital distribution age.

Resist Music was established in 1990 (known then as React Music) and until 2004 was part of the Beechwood Music group before its closure which foisted an estimated $1.9 million of debt onto React. The company reformed as Resist and had never looked back. Its closure is sure to send shockwaves through the dance community.

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Club Azuli and The Cross to close

Club Azuli and The Cross to closeAfter 14 years of being a staple in the London house music club scene, The Cross, will close permanently on January 1st 2008 and will be demolished to make way for renovations to Kings Cross.

This also marks the end of Azuli’s “Club Azuli” Saturday nights which have been instrumental in pushing world-class house lineups for many years.

For more information check out The Cross website and .

DJ Mix: Dana Bergquist – Electronic Groove Podcast 28

mixtapeCheck out this new DJ mix from Dana Bergquist…

Electronic Groove Podcast 28

Raul Rincon – Best of 2007 Top Ten

01) Dennis Ferrer – Church Lady [King Street Sounds]
02) Akabu – I’m Not Afraid of The Future (DJ Fudge Dub) [Z Records]
03) Knee Deep – Me Kumba [Knee Deep US]
04) Grant Nelson – Season of Jack [Boss Recordings]
05) The Migrants – I Thought That (DJ Rage Bassomatic Remix) [Lowered Recordings]
06) Jesse Garcia – Survive [Stealth Records]
07) Mr. V & Miss Patty – Da Bump (Ame Original Remix) [Defected]
08) Skwerl – All Woman (No Dolls Remix) [Defected]
09) Bionik Phunk – In My Head (ATFC’s Timmy’s In My Head Mix) [Defected]
10) Raul Rincon & Coronabros – La Verdad ft. Jannet De Lara (Raul Rincon Vocal Du [Tenor Recordings]

Seamus Haji – Best of 2007 Top Ten

01) Seamus Haji – Last Night a DJ Saved My Life (Haji & Emmanuel Rem [Big Love]
02) Axwell – I Found U (Remode Mix) [Axtone Records]
03) Dubfire – Roadkill [Toolroom]
04) Samim – Heater [Get Physical Music]
05) Bob Sinclair – Everyboy Movin (Eddie Thoneick & Kurd Maverick Rem []
06) Kurd Maverick – Let’s Work [Cr2 Records]
07) Seamus Haji & Paul Emanuel – If ft. Robert Owens [Big Love]
08) Chicken Lips – He Not In (Vandalism Club Mix) [Azuli]
09) Steve Angello & Laidback Luke – Be (Instrumental Mix) [Azuli]
10) Pryda – Armed [Pryda Recordings]

Asle – December 2007 Top Ten

01) Asle – Hifi Is Dead (Dumb Dan Dub) [Blow Out Records]
02) Asle & Lupus – You Don’t Dance [Blow Out Records]
03) Sucker DJs – Salvation ft. Wray [Toolroom]
04) Nicolette – No Government (Tocadisco’s Lazy Days Remix) [Great Stuff]
05) Anton Numark – Get No Sleep (Asle’s Full Blown Vocal Mix) [Jeepers!]
06) Jay Cox – Shivery & Equality [What Happens]
07) Onionz – The Calling [Hardplace]
08) Steve Angello & Laidback Luke – Be (Instrumental) [Mixmash]
09) John Dahlback – Everywhere [Mixmash]
10) Filthy Rich – Gimme The Bass [Toolroom]

Roger Sanchez – December 2007 Top Ten

01) Steve Angello & Laidback Luke – Be (Instrumental Mix) [Mixmash]
02) Jeremy Sylvester presents Juice String – Sex Weed (Roger’s Release Mix) [Stealth Records]
03) Alex Gaudino – Watch Out ft. Shena (Robbie Rivera Remix) [TIME Records]
04) Noir – Times of My Life ft. Alexander Perls [Noir Music]
05) Jerry Ropero & Michael Simon & Mendonca Do Rio – Berimbau (Roger Sanchez Edit) [Stealth Records]
06) Michi Lange – Brothers & Sisters (Jerry Ropero Mix) [Kontor]
07) Roland Klinkenberg – On My Mind (Mashtronic Remix) [GU Digital]
08) D.O.N.S. & DBN – The Nighttrain ft. Kadoc (Jerry Ropero Remix) [Joia Records]
09) My Digital Enemy – Wasted (LYS Remix) [Joia Records]
10) Roel H – The Dancing Bears [Furry Music]

Ian Carey – Best of 2007 Top Ten

01) Ian Carey – Keep On Rising ft. Michelle Shellers (Vocal Mix) [Netswork Records]
02) Henrik B – Soul Heaven ft. Terri B [Boss Recordings]
03) The Ian Carey Project – Love Won’t Wait [Gfab Records]
04) Camille Jones – The Creeps (Fedde Le Grand Remix) [Tommy Boy]
05) Dirty South – Let It Go ft. Rudy [Axtone Records]
06) Martin Solveig – Rejection (Ian Carey Remix) [Mixture]
07) Sebastien Leger & Chris Lake – Aqualight []
08) Sebastien Leger – Hypnotized ft. Gia Mellish (Ian Carey Rmix) [NEWS]
09) Fish Go Deep & Tracey K – The Cure And The Cause (Dennis Ferrer Remix) [NEWS]
10) Brazen – Toto [Mena Music]

Ian Carey Update

Ian Carey UpdateIan Carey goes all-out with a slew of major updates all across his brand. New releases, two new websites, a new podcast, and much, much more.

On the release tip, coming soon is Ian’s remake of his Soul Providers classic “Rise”, now titled “Keep On Rising”. This particular release will also feature a remix contest, the details of which have yet to be fully revealed. Another release, The Ian Carey Project – “Get Shaky”, is also on the horizon with remixes forthcoming from Stonebridge and Brad Holland… Read more

Traxsource – Best of 2007

Traxsource - Best of 2007Digital download shop Traxsource recently unveiled their top selling tracks of 2007.

Check it out here.

3 Beat Management to Close

3 Beat Management to CloseLiverpool’s 3 Beat Records has closed their 3 Beat Label Management wing, as well as their online store.

The recent closure was due to the liquidation of distribution firm Amato, which had owed 3 Beat over 75,000 pounds.

Read the full story here.

Beatport’s Best of 2007 Charts

Beatport's Best of 2007 ChartsAs 2007 comes to a close, Beatport asked some of their top DJ’s to reveal their favorite tracks of the year, including house maestros DJ Dan, Bush II Bush, and Swayzak.

Check out their Best of 2007 charts by clicking below: