Thursday, May 6, 2010

Jay-J, Jacques LaBoum - Bounce the Night EP

Joining forces with up and comer Jacques LaBoum, Jay-J punches up the tech side of his production. Ready for the dance floors of 2010 "Bounce The Night" and "Never Trust" are ready to rock.

“Yo mate, love it. Will support”.
- Conan Liquid

“Never Trust �— is a banger!!! Lovely stuff Jay… Full support from me!”
- Nick Moss | Groove Assassin

“Yo brother, nice EP, congrats, gonna play the Bounce The Night (Bass Dub)”.
- Halo

“Never Trust song is very good. Dance floor killer”.
- Martynas Jatautas

“Wow! This was different! Feeling Never Trust, will play for sure”.
- Christos Kedras | Kappa Music

“Never Trust �— nice track for making the uplifting transition from deep to tech “.
- Soulrebelone | The Cave Santo Domingo

“Never Trust is really dope bro… will def test it out in France and Greece this weekend”
- Master K

“Supporting Never Trust bro… Nice twist of direction”.
- John Jones | Hed Kandi/Stereo Sushi

“Nice work Jay-J, feeling your techier edge! Will check these out properly on the dance floor tonight, but the bass dub sounds fatass!”
- The Jinks

“Really like the Bounce The Night”.
- Roberto De Carlo

“Really like the dub of Bounce The Night”.
- Gavin Belton

“Nice EP. Bounce The Night Bass Dub my fav cut here… will be supporting!”
- Andy Riley | Inland Knights/Toka Project

“Dig this one the most �— Bounce The Night. Will play”.
- Henri Kohn | Clubstar

“I passed this on to Roger Sanchez”.
- Harm Willemsen | Stealth Records

“I like it a lot! It’s different sound and it’s great you are doing stuff like this. I play it out and put it monthly RyRalio Podcast. Full support on Never Trust original mix”.
- Lauris Lisauskas | RyRalio

“Pretty cool vibes. Not sure on first listen so I’ll keep them handy and give them some beans out and about”.
- Ricahrd Earnshaw | Duffnote/One51

“Bounce the Night is awesome track that grabs your attention from the very second of listening �— still being a house tune this greatly incorpates elemets like techy percussion pattern, sounds like proper underground house music. 10/10 Never trust you also is very very catchy. Both �— in support! The EP proves once again that Jay-J is not just a house producer, but the dance music specialist who knows how to produce great and fashionable tunes indeed”.
- Bogdan Taran | Capital FM

Bounce The Night - EPJay-J, Jacques LaBoum
"Bounce The Night" (mp3)
from "Bounce The Night - EP"
(Shifted Music)

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Marc Cotterell - What Did She Say

What Did She Say - EPMarc Cotterell
"What Did She Say" (mp3)
from "What Did She Say - EP"
(Manuscript Records)

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Groove Junkies - In The Zone Sampler 1

4 amazing full length cuts from GJs re-designed artist album. FIYA!

The first installment of 2 new samplers from Groove Junkies ‘re-designed’ artist album “In The Zone” offers 4 amazing full length cuts that shows a wide spectrum of GJs artistry and musical evolution. The sampler glides from strength to strength with timeless songs and eclectic grooves that feature a collective of truly gifted vocalists & musicians. GJs ability to move an audience both physically and emotionally is on full display here as Part 1 showcases a few of the gems from the highly anticipated album. Be on the lookout for the ITZ album sampler Part 2 to drop in April which will also feature a crop of new and previously unreleased floor fillers from the full length album.

“In The Zone” (the album) will be released in its entirety both mixed and un-mixed in May 2010. The re-designed album will contain brand new material, as well as standout cuts from the albums original lineup of songs, and a few re-tweaked fan favs from the back catalogue. There will also be various bundled singles from the album that will get remix treatments and be released throughout 2010. ENJOY!!!

1. “In The Zone” �— GJs delved into new territory when the highly acclaimed original version of the album’s title cut made its debut on the initial album sampler in 2008. “ITZ” has now received a filthy little DJ friendly afro-tech makeover that’s primed & ready to be one of the bullets for your peak-hour sets. Sick!!

2. “Far Away” feat. TC Moses �— The title paints a picture of a place that many of us want to escape to when life beats you down. It’s a song that’s filled with emotion and sung with precision by the ‘oh so talented’ TC Moses who also co-wrote the song with Groove Junkies Evan Landes. It also features the keyboard wizardry of Cory Allen and percussionist extraordinaire Gary Stennette who are new additions to the MoHo fam. Reminiscent of earlier work from Louie Vega, Blaze and Frankie Feliciano; this one is definitely one for the soulful headz. Be on the lookout for remixes which will be comin’ soon from Richard Earnshaw, Micky More, Yogi & Husky & Neil Pierce.

3. “The White Light” feat. Alexander Sky �— One of the common denominators on Part 1 is that it pays homage to the guys featured on the album (don’t worry it’s all about the ladies on Part 2 :-). Alexander Sky whose put his soulful stamp on previous MoHo nuggets, and most recently lent his talent to Andy Caldwell’s latest artist album returns with a vengeance! His vocal styling will remind you of crooners such as Christian Urich from Tortured Soul, Kem, Jay Kay, Robert Smith from The Cure and is even Bono-esque at times, but at the end of the day it is uniquely his own. Brilliantly penned by Sky and produced by Evan, his hauntingly beautiful vocals sit perfectly on top of afro/soca drums, atmospheric pads, and rhythmic synths. “The White Light” may just be the sleeper of the bunch.

4. “Inside My Soul” (Re-worked) �— feat. Solomon Henderson �— This is the tune that inspired Brian Tappert to distribute MoreHouse back in 2002. It was the first MoHo release from back in the day and has now received a fresh treatment that keeps the integrity of the song intact, but injects a little bit of that classic ‘Philly’ soul into the mix. The new mix features 4 on the floor drums, Chic inspired rhythm guitar along with a very tasty solo courtesy of Romeo Brune’, Brent Riggs on keys, MoHo staple Les King on bass and of course the amazing Solomon Henderson on vocals. This one will always have a special place in our hearts and is the quintessential cherry on top for the package.

THE EARLY BUZZ
Nick Moss (Groove Assassin) - SLAMMIN SAMPLER!! All tracks are TIGHT! In The Zone is peaktime slam jam bizznizz! FULL SUPPORT!
DJ Dealer - Solid productions as always...'The White Light' is the special one for me.
Andy Caldwell �— Quality stuff. Really feeling “Inside my soul.”
Richard Earnshaw - Top draw stuff as always, a taste of things to come from the album.
Master Kev - Hotness! Feeling all the tracks…will def show this love :)
Morten Trust (Soulmagic) - Great to hear Groove Junkies return to the more soulful sounds! Our picks are "Inside My Soul" (Reworked) and "Far Away". Full support from Soulmagic!"
Micky More - the best for me is "Far Away" BIG SUPPORT FOR ALL TRACKS!!
Yogi & Husky (Random Soul) - another solid collection of music with soul and meaning. Evan proves why he is one of the lasting faces in house music, as he consistently puts out dope tracks with groove... hence the groove junkies! BIG support from us downunder as always.
Robbi the Promoter �— I’m Loving “The White Light”...in my ipod….nice package over all.
Craig Bartlett (Tillate, M8) - 4 fantastic tracks from what promises to be a fantastic album; a variety of styles all centered around the real house ethos. For me “Inside My Soul” is the pick of the bunch. Great rework of one of my gj favs.
Sound Man Shorty (SBS) - Love the production & the songs are all slamin, but what I really like about these songs is the quality of the mix; and using these songs to test a sound system to make sure it sounds good. Great job all the way around!
Tony Wilson - lovin the mixes..in the CD case for sure!
Craig Stewart - GJs on fire here, all mixes are HOT HOT HOT!, great to hear Alexander’s voice again and “Inside My Soul” is insane �— CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Adam Auburn - All 4 tracks are top notch quality, great job!
Franco Martinelli (housepage.net) - If this is the first taste of the new album, well, I can't wait for the full album !!! Awesome package, house music as I love to listen and play, from the soulful track to the funky tunes everything is very hot !!! LOVE IT .Full support guaranteed !!!
Joey Silvero (Distant People) - beautiful deep classy vibes…Summer is here early! I’ll be playing all these tracks! “The White Light” is my favourite track.
Mark Stone (UDM Show) - Groove Junkies are back with awesome Beatzzz! The Rework from "Inside My Soul" is ON FIRE! Absolutely UDM Stuff - will give full Support on this! Cant wait for the full Album."
Greg Fenton (M8 Mag) �— feelin’ “Far Away” the best 7/10
Curtis Zack - Wicked stuff chaps �— The “Inside My Soul” rework kick!
Davidson Ospina �— Very nice soulful House tunes!!
Tamara Case (Universal Rhythm) - Producer Evan Landes from the Groove Junkies does it again..."In The Zone' encompasses all of the elements of quality music. From the production to the artist's, song writer’s, musician's and arrangement - all are on point. "In The Zone is like a painter’s palette of colors. It incorporates various styles of music that make house music HOUSE: Soul - Afro, Latin Jazz, and Gospel… and beyond.
In The Zone Album Sampler, Pt. 1 - EPGroove Junkies
"Inside My Soul (feat. Solomon Henderson)" (mp3)
from "In The Zone Album Sampler, Pt. 1 - EP"
(Morehouse Records)

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Michael Olatuja, Lynden David Hall - Ma Foya feat Lynden David Hall (Remixes)

Ma Foya feat Lynden David Hall (Remixes)Michael Olatuja, Lynden David Hall
"Ma Foya (feat. Lynden David Hall)" (mp3)
from "Ma Foya feat Lynden David Hall (Remixes)"
(Backdrop/ObliqSound)

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Super Deejay Bobzilla - I.U.D.D.D.

I.U.D.D.D.Super Deejay Bobzilla
"I.U.D.D.D." (mp3)
from "I.U.D.D.D."
(Mutate Records)

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Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Joman - Static

Joman does it again with this much anticipated release of Static. We dare you not to groove to this banging tune. An electro saw wave rolls alongside Joman’s irresistible signature sound, layered perfectly with his very own vocals that seem to speak a message all of their own. The original’s intense bassline is paired well with flirty synth lines and the perfectly timed climax is complimented with an intense harmonic shift that is sure to excite the dance floor. Incontext Remix Incontext leads us down a slightly darker and delicious liquid tale of Drum and Bass goodness. InContext takes an already emotion filled vocal and pairs it with a dark and smooth rolling sub bass, an emotional piano backing, and an enticing snare. Taking the listener to a captivating place where only liquid drum and bass can go. Farace Velcro city records is proud to offer up two heaping spoonfuls of Farace. First up we have a Chill Out mix that is a must have for the DJ catering to the groove. This one’s creeping and crawling, downtempo bass accents and pure filtered vocals leave the slow tempo dripping with intensity. Farace comes back strong with this second remix bringing around an edgier, throaty, rolling breaks version of the original. Keeping the rawness of the original intact, Farace fulfills your all out hunger for the broken beat. Stacy’s Allie’s Audio Elastic Remix Stacy Osorio’s rendition of this highly emotional track is exacerbated with his addition of intense seismic growling. This remix has it all with its heavy bass and a surprising sexy wobble drop leaving the listener with a wonderful after taste in their mouth. Deep Focus Remix Deep Focus takes us in to a new direction from his normal production. The DnB smasher throes this remix through a 4�—4 blender and gives us a nice club anthem. Gordon Freeman Remix Mr.Freeman goes down a dark path with this one. Dirty wobbles and nasty synths make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up and take notice. Vocoded vocals and the perfect amount of stutter make this remix a must have for the Fidget crowd. Audius Remix Audius provides an electro/fidget house rendition and drops the original vocals down an octave, giving them a nasty, almost vocoded sound accompanied by choppy percussion, zapping LFO effects, and the dirty wobbly bass. Satori-C Remix Satori -C dishes up his style of tech infused dubstep with this version but leaves just enough of the chewy nugget center of the original to make this a killer genre crossing mix. Dj Vanish Remix Educated listening. Vanish has managed to bring this track out of the warehouse and into the sexy lounge, panty dropping, atmosphere where we all know and love him. Laced with a steamy thick synth line and bursting teases of the echoed out vocals this one is sure to stimulate and soothe even the pickiest of house listeners. As a special treat we have included the original vocal sample for use in bootlegs and remixes. Be Kind, Please Rewind. velcrocityrecords.com

StaticJoman
"Static" (mp3)
from "Static"
(Velcro City Records)

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Sergio Mavi - Oh Yeah

Sergio Mavi's first release after signing his exclusive deal with Inhouse Records, the "Oh Yeah" Ep is a sneak peak at the upcoming full-length production. This Ep contains 2 tracks "Sevens Theme" and the title track "Oh Yeah", Mavi provides 3 Euro Tech mixes, and Todd Terry adds the 'Inhouse' mix @ 130bpm.

Oh YeahSergio Mavi
"Oh Yeah" (mp3)
from "Oh Yeah"
(InHouse Records)

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