BODY MUSIC@SOULBOX CLUB 2012.01.06

Hello everyone,

great news from Body Music: second party at Soulbox Club on the 6th of January 2012!!!
starts 10 pm, friendly admission 10 LTL .We are looking forward to meeting you!!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Body Music crew would like to wish you Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year. We promise to keep you updated with new house music track and most important with Body Music parties. Starting the 2012 with Body Music@Soulbox on the 6th of January. Stay tuned!

New music for December

hi all,


here's some new music for the last month of 2011. Starting with the latest from Vega Records. This is the 115th release and this is the remix edition of Agev Munsen & Roland Clark-The Thing About Deep. The package contains remixes from Zepherin Saint, DJ Spen, Karizma, Boddhi Satva and MR V.
Purchase here










Next is EnaWadan track Forever due to be release on Ocha Mzansi label on the 17th of January 2012. Includes a remix by Timmy Regisford & Adam Rios. Grab a promo here
Couldn't find the original so here's the remix.




The second release on MK Records (launched by George Mena aka Mena Keys) is MenaKeys & Marlon D feat.Emory Toler - Wanna Be Yours. Promo here




Then we have a second part of Shake The Dog feat Monique Bingham - Do It on Warm Days label. Remix in part two is done by young South African producers Mindlo & Essential I.Will be released 6th of January 2012. Promo here




And lastly the soulful house classic by Hardsoul featuring Ron Carroll-Back Together got a Frankie Knuckles & Eric Kupper's Director's Cut update. Release date on Soulfuric records 8th of January 2012. Promo here





and one more thing: BODY MUSIC PART 2 AT SOULBOX IS COMING SOON!!!!!!!!

Artist profile: Zepherin Saint

Introducing the dj/producer/boss of Tribe Records Dean Zepherin aka Zepherin Saint. Short bio and few interviews below.

Zepherin Saint, enigmatic producer, DJ, talent scout and co-founder of Tribe records, sits opposite composed and alert. Unabashed he smoothes over my interrogation with an effervescent charm, that softens my line of questioning. Mastery acquired via two decades of flexing vinyl in the eighties London warehouse scene, and lighting up the dance floor for the likes of Michael Jackson et al. This tribe chief treads a tight rope between elusive party chameleon and all-around-nice-guy, nom de guerre ‘dream big brother’. His prominence as venerate artist is a far leap from the thirteen year old Cinderfella, who would enthusiastically pack rigging into the back of van for parties he was too young to attend. That was 1983, when folk transformed their homes into clubs, with a subsequent door tax - to cover breakages. Musical education was a diet administered daily; from funk bands (Parliament, Slave) to UK jazz funk, with soul, lovers rock and country (thanks mum and dad) melted into the pot. 1987 came to fruition with the debut release of Give me back your love feat. Carol Leeming, under the pseudonym Boyz in Shock on Jack Trax, regarded as one of the first British garage tracks.

In the years which have elapsed Saint has toured extensively, discovering an infinite appreciation of his music and the genre in general, in the most unexpected of places; Beirut, Syria, Egypt. Feeding into an obsessive love of soul music, Saint has devoted himself to discovering and nurturing new strains from around the globe. Producing a unique blend of afro house, referencing primary roots into a myriad of hypnotic layers, the sound is deep and intoxicating. Saint has attained the optimum position to convey Tribe’s message of One Sound, One People to the masses. Herewith we discuss the man behind that message.

Martina Randles: When did you get your first break?

Zepherin Saint: I finished school and joined a YTS (Youth Training Scheme) and it just so happened that the telephone company apprenticeship was based next to a record label and recording studio that I was devoted to, I followed all their releases, Jack Trax, it was like, the first house UK label. During my lunch breaks I used to go there and hang out. The scene was taking off at the time in London, it was 1987, eventually I gave them a demo and they signed my track, I was 17. We got our dj'ing break at Spectrum in Leicester; I was shocked to find that the house scene had been going strong for a couple of years. It was like a youth centre and they were (jacking) throwing each other high in the air, it was when those sayings 'how high can you jack' actually meant something. The midlands of England captured the essence of House music before London and that was a real eye opener.

Martina Randles: You worked at Blackmarket Records for 8 years; would you refer this time as a rite of passage?

Zepherin Saint: Blackmarket records started in 1988 as a pioneering shop for house music. I was 19 working behind the counter, meeting everyone that came through the door - Frankie Knuckles, Tony Humphries, David Morales. I didn’t go to university; this was my schooling, being able to choose records for all the big DJs around the world. Watching what they felt in a record, the records they picked - what they wanted, what they didn't want. It’s interesting the people that worked behind the counter during that period are like a who's who within the UK industry.

Martina Randles: How long have you been producing music?

Zepherin Saint: Over 20 years; although I actually stopped making music for five years, I was more focused on developing and managing talent through my company Xosa music, then a techno DJ – Jeff Mills put out a compilation of all time choice cuts and he put my very first record on there (Boyz in Shock feat Carol Leeming Give me back your love - Jack Trax), and I was like bloody hell, that’s kinda major, he's a huge DJ globally. Everything suddenly came flooding back to me; why I started music in the first place. I remembered myself at my mum's piano writing that song, I just felt I had to get back in the studio which I already had in the basement of my house just sitting there, dormant. I connected everything back up and thought what I am going to do, let’s just try something…; that was back in 2007.

Martina Randles: How important is construction and authenticity in your music?

Zepherin Saint: I listen to a lot of world music; I make it as well, music with different tempos, different time signatures using more traditional instruments. I use a mixture of synthetic sounds set to traditional rhythms, and live samples performed by musicians from around the world and myself of course. I have a soft spot for Middle Eastern and Afro Cuban percussion. It's exciting to go to another part of the world and experience a new instrument - a Middle Eastern Bozuk, a West African Kora. There is a wonderful sounding Sim Simear, from Saudi Arabia, its primitive looking with four strings; the amount of chords I get from it is unbelievable.

Martina Randles: Where has your music taken you; that you might not have otherwise gone?

Zepherin Saint: I go to Beirut quite a bit to record music and there is a military presence everywhere, it’s a bit surreal, yet very warm and welcoming. Syria was a place I never thought I would go, and I found amazing talent there in musicians and singers.

Martina Randles: As well as being involved in the House music scene you’ve also rubbed shoulders with the likes of Michael Jackson and worked with R Kelly. What do you remember most about these experiences?

Zepherin Saint: R Kelly was very nocturnal, we couldn't go into the studio until after midnight because that’s when he starts his day, he's very talented; it was great working with him. Meeting MJ was bizarre indeed, I was booked for a private party in Bahrain - the special guest was kept a secret. I saw a familiar silhouette but could not place it. He came right up to the booth and stood there for most of the night, dancing with his hand on the speaker. It was a very special moment for me, playing, Don’t stop until you get enough, whilst he danced was probably the highlight of my career.

Martina Randles: Tell me about the birth of Tribe records?

Zepherin Saint: Tribe started in March 2009. At the time I felt labels were focused on quantity and little to do with quality - this was linked to the change from vinyl to digital I expect and labels used this as an opportunity to release more material. There was a gap in the market, and my partner Matt Langrish-Smith and I set about building Tribe together. The first release was a track I had produced for Nathan Adams called Circles. It set the tone and standard for the label and gave us the right step to get noticed.

It’s actually gone beyond my expectations, it never started with a huge plan, we just wanted to get good music out from around the world; the people have embraced us. We are currently on our 20th release of singles and have also released 2 albums with many more to come.

Martina Randles: Spawned from the Tribe label the eponymous parties have become an international success, was this natural progression in the development of the brand?

Zepherin Saint: As a label you got to have more than one avenue as a company and doing events goes hand in hand with what we are all about. Our international presence is continually growing we’re already in London, Paris, Toronto, Miami and Amsterdam. 'Tribe Live' has been really well received and we are definitely planning to do more live events in the near future. The Tribe 2nd anniversary at WMC for me was simply magical. The event has become a reunion for us where we meet old and new friends from around the globe. The expression of all these different energies in one place is a highlight and opening for our year.

Martina Randles: What’s in store for 2011?

Zepherin Saint: I have two albums for completion - Nathan Adams, a world music album both due out this year and there are also plans for Tribe compilations. I recently played in Sydney and Melbourne - the love for deep house music in Australia is incredibly strong so we are making efforts to feed this part of the world more with our style. Our mission is to get to pockets of the world that does not get enough of our music in its club scene and continue to spread the Tribe vibe….. One Sound, One People.

Below you'll see a video interview,some of his production and a dj mix.

Honeycomb Music Vol 1

hello,


if you are after some proper soul then this album must be a pure blessing to your ears. Honeycomb music is a record label found by Josh Milan form the legendary Blaze.
You can purchase the album here.

hi all,


been a while since last post. But good news is that november gave loads of new soulful sounds.
Will start with Tribe Records which releases one quality release after another. This time it's a south African producer and songwriter Tumelo with Release Your Soul from his debut album Arise And Shine. Single features the original and remixes by Timmy Regisford & Adam Rios and Vick Lavender.

Purchase here








Then we have a new release on Foliage Records from "The Princess Of House" Bucie (that's the title of her album on Demor Music). Single includes remixes from Ezel and Sun-EL Sithole.

Purchase here








Next is Guy Robin's Bootleg remix of UBP pres. Mother Of Pearl feat. Pearlie Mae - Your Heaven - I Can Feel It out on Soulfuric.
Promo here



Time for an album. It's a wonderful self-titled deep house album by Torquato & Boghosian out on Osunlade's Yoruba Records.
Purchase here: http://www.traxsource.com/index.php?act=show&fc=tpage&cr=titles&cv=121184

and this an album teaser and one track (FREE DOWNLOAD)

Torquato & Boghosian Album Sampler by Osunlade

Torquato & Boghosian Free Download "HYPNOSIS" by Osunlade

and last one this time is a new track by The Muthafunkaz called I Do Love You (alliwannado). Produced by gospel house master DJ Spen and will be released this december on his Code Red records.
Promo here

Vadou Renegade: new DJ Mix by Osunlade

hi all, enjoy the new one.


Vadou Renegade by Osunlade



Vadou Renegade
01 "On The Beach" (Atjazz Love Soul Remix)
02 Luv 003
03 Yasuo Sato "Spacelight"
04 Depeche Mode "Personal Jesus" (Mktl & Polyrhythm Bootleg)
05 Kyle Hall "Ghosten"
06 Orisa "(Atjazz Love Soul Remix)
07 Moomin "Raw Like 97"
08 Toto Chiavetta "Where Is Love Gone"
09 The Juan MacLean "X2"
10 Nhan Solo & Daniel Dexter "The Thrill"
11 Prommer & Barck "Journey" (Kink Dub)
12 Osunlade "Ser Al Santisimo"

compiled and mixed by Osunlade

Some beats for November

hi all,

here are some new releases.


New release on SOLE Channel records B.A.M & Reelsoul-Wake Up, a wonderful cover of Bill Wolfer track Wake Up from his album Wolf released in 1982. Mr V on remix duties.

Buy: http://www.traxsource.com/index.php?act=show&fc=tpage&cr=titles&cv=120563



next one is Marlon D & Mena Keyz-Abu Dhubi. This gem will be released on 24th of november on Underground Collective label.

Buy: http://www.traxsource.com/index.php?act=show&fc=tpage&cr=titles&cv=120010



the 2011 remixes of Mist Works - Common Question? on Atjazz Record Company. Soul Minority remix below.

Buy:http://www.traxsource.com/index.php?act=show&fc=tpage&cr=titles&cv=115061



new remixes for t3N - Live 4 Now will be released on the 17th of November. Here's the 83 West remix of this wonderful track.Promo package here:

http://www.traxsource.com/index.php?act=show&fc=tpage&cr=titles&cv=120567



Enjoy!

November DJ Mixes from Louie Vega, Karizma and Zepherin Saint

hi all,

lovely autumn saturday morning offers you quality selection of DJ Mixes:

Louie Vega- Vega Radio November 2011

Louie Vega - Vega Radio, Nov 2011 by Vega Records



Kaytronik Section O Set

KAYTRONIK SECTION O SET by KaytroniK



Zepherin Saint (Tribe Records) for Vega Radio November 2011

Zepherin Saint - Vega Radio, Nov 2011 by Vega Records

Ian Friday Dj Mix for Time Out New York Magazine

Enjoy!

Ian Friday's Time Out Mix by TimeOutNewYork

Artist profile: Ian Friday

Introducing DJ/Producer Ian Friday.

Here's short bio,then few interviews and some tracks.

Armed with a passion for the arts, Ian Friday is on a creative mission.
This New Yorker has been seen on stage and film and has performed throughout NYC as a poet.
In 1994 he founded a nonprofit arts organization called the Tea Party which provided a platform for upcoming and established artists such as Erykah Badu, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Saundra St. Victor, Vernon Reid, Corey Glover, Saul Williams, The Antibalas and the Last Poets. The Tea Party also featured one of the hottest and well respected open mics in NYC as well as a party with Ian at the deejay helm.
Ian has spread his wings into the arena of music. He has worked closely with Blaze, remixing their song “We Are One” on King Street Records and produced their first mixed cd, “The Found Love Mix CD” on West End Records. His first release on West End Records entitled “The Island Life EP” features the now classic, “Carib’s Leap”.
Ian started Tea Party Music in 2006 to present quality global soul music. The first release, “Life Starts Today” (Byron Moore) has
received astonishing support from all the major soulful deejays.
This tune has become a staple in the sets played by the likes of Timmy Regisford, Louie Vega, Osunlade, Danny Krivit, Joe Clausell and Kevin Hedge, to name a few. The second release “Everything” (Ian Friday featuring Erro) has been met with similiar enthusiasm. The current release, “Theorema Del Faya”(Tea Party Vocal) – Anto Vitale has been heralded as one of the hits of the 2007 Winter Music Conference and can also be heard on “Lust: Art & Soul”, a cd compiled by Louie Vega. With forthcoming productions featuring Manchildblack, Corey Glover, Kelli Sae and Shelley Nicole, Tea Party Music has quickly become a record label to be reckoned with. In the fall of 2006, Ian was rewarded with the Choice Award for “Best Emerging Talent” .
With good music abound, the deejay side of Ian Friday has been heard for years at major clubs in NYC and around the world. He has played several times at Louie Vega and Kevin Hedge’s wildly popular weekly party, “Roots” at Club Cielo. He has also done several guest spots at Timmy Regisford’s legendary “Shelter” party. He has a monthly residency at The Sapphire Lounge doing an event called “Libation”.
This party has featured many visual artists msucians and guest deejays.
Out in the world Ian has played at Canvas, Herbal and AKAin London, Djoon in Paris, Billionaire Club in Italy, Yellow in Tokyo, Grand Cafe in Osaka to name just a few.
Mr. Friday’s dance mix has been also heard throughout New York Radio; WRKS (Kiss Club Classics), WBAI (The Liquid Sound Lounge), WNYC (The Candy Shop). Now, this Renaissance man can be heard internationally on his biweekly internet program, “Tea Party Music Live” on CyberJamz Radio.
“The universality of art is the glue that binds the people of the world together.” Ian Friday continues to do his part in building and broadening family and community by his art.


Ian Friday Q&A at Traxsource.com

Why did you change the name of Tea Party Music to Global Soul Music?
Tea Party Music reflects the vibe and energy of my Brooklyn community. It represents a vital arts organization that I founded called The Tea Party, Inc. I have always been interested in music from around the globe and since my community has grown due to of my deejay travels, I wanted the label to reflect the global community that I am a part of. Tea Party Music is the foundation, Global Soul Music is the future.

What is the vision for the label?
We are interested in being a platform for talented artists, songwriters, producers, etc. from around the world. To give voice to the amazingly gifted people that I have met on my travels be they from Johannesburg, Osaka, Paris or New Jersey. We want to cultivate musical excellence and promote all things soulful from a global perspective.

What's coming out on the label?
Next up for us is exciting new music from South Africa. The song is called "Soul on Fire" produced by Devoted and sung hauntingly by Kholi. Devoted is a talented young and new artist and the song will be released in two parts. The South African edition features the original and remixes by other young and upcoming SA producers and the American edition features remixes by me and Stephen Rigmaiden. After that we have a jam from French producer Nick Vautier featuring Cameroonian singer Blick Bassy called "To" with me, Manoo and Boddhi Satva on remix duties. 2012 will be big with new music from Miranda Nicole, Kenny Bobien and an ep from Manchildblack.

Karizma in the house!

KAYTRONIK SECTION L SET by KaytroniK

November 2011 DJ mix from Deep Inc

For The Love And Beats Of Dance

NovemberMixtape2011 by Deep Inc

Beats for the weekend

hi all,

here's some beats for your souls.

Dawn Tallman - I Am Free Volume 1(Josh Milan's Bounce Mix) .Will be released in december on Ewonder Records Intl. Grab it from Traxsource

http://www.traxsource.com/index.php?act=show&fc=tpage&cr=titles&cv=119590



Miguel Migs feat. Meshell Ndegeocello - Close Your Eyes .First classic Yoruba Soul treatment from Osunlade and second is the remix done by Deetron.
Both available as a promo package on Traxsource. Release scheduled for november.

http://www.traxsource.com/index.php?act=show&fc=tpage&cr=titles&cv=118102






This wouldn't be a soulful house blog if we missed stuff coming out from South Africa. Here's Da Capo's mix of Timmy Regisford "At The Club".
Released on Tribe Records.
Get it here http://www.traxsource.com/index.php?act=show&fc=tpage&cr=titles&cv=115059&alias=top_tracks



and lastly Traxsource nr 1- Aki Bergen feat. Carmen Sherry - Into My Soul (Spiritchaser Remix). Official release on Papa Records this november with Rocco remixes in addition to this one.

http://www.traxsource.com/index.php?act=show&fc=tpage&cr=titles&cv=117796&alias=top_tracks

Body & Soul 15th Anniversary

Hi soulful people,

legendary NYC party Body & Soul is celebrating 15th anniversary. Many years past but it doesn't seem that Body & Soul dj's Francois K, Joaquin "Joe" Claussell and Danny Krivit
are going to stop.

Here's something about the party:

Body & Soul was born out of wanting to do something different from the clubs that were being filled in Manhattan, NYC every week. British promoter John Davis approached Francois about doing a party modelled on the London afterhours style, starting Sunday morning when the other clubs had shut. The party was to be in a warehouse in a corner of lower Manhattan that still, in those days, hadn’t been developed. Club Vinyl as it was known would become an integral part of Body & Soul.

New York City is no stranger to underground dance parties overseen by DJs with priestly powers of musical beneficence. Dating at least back to David Mancuso’s Loft of the early ‘70s, and certainly including places like Nicky Siano’s Gallery and the vaunted land of the Paradise Garage with head wizard Larry Levan, there is a real tradition of dark, off-the-beaten-path places where music and personal expression through dance reign supreme. Places where “you felt special for being part of it, yet at home enough to truly relax and let go on the dance floor, together.” This last description comes from a manifesto published to announce the birth of a party that would become a part of that revered lineage, Body & Soul.

OUR STATEMENT OF INTENT
Music brings us together. Body & SOUL is here because of Music; Music we love, Music we share. .....Music that can touch us in the most intimate way.

Following on the footsteps

Since the early 70's, there have always been parties in the city where people got together and danced in a safe and congenial atmosphere. Where friends were made and where our love for Music could be celebrated. Where you felt special for being part of it, yet at home enough to truly relax and let go on the dance floor, together. Some of those parties became legends, others by now long forgotten...... but the need is still here today for the same basic setting.

Our philosophy.

We would like to feel that Body & SOUL is like a house party that got too big for someone's living room, so we had to find a more appropriate venue for it. It should be a place where everyone feels welcome, regardless of age, sex, color or social attributes. A way for people from different walks of life to find common ground and establish friendships. A place where we can find inspiration, solace and a renewed expression of the unique and joyous nature of The Party. An opportunity to let one's guard down and truly share and celebrate the most vibrant energy that Music and dancing give us. A breeding ground for new ideas and concepts as well as a proud link to our musical heritage. Hopefully, an environment which will provide all of us with a much needed spiritual and peaceful experience, whether through Music or other forms of artistic expression.

An open-minded music policy.

Any party, over the course of time, develops its own identity. One of the things that make this one different is that we usually feature a team of DJ's informally playing music together. Since we believe that dancing is a universal language, we strive to play a wide variety of different sounds and styles, new or old, without bias towards or against any specific format. The accent is on deep, soulful grooves with an uplifting message.

What's expected of those who attend the party.

As in any social gathering, any members and their guests should behave in a manner which is respectful of others (including our staff), and as well of themselves. Body & SOUL is a gathering of like-minded individuals, none of whom are more important than others. Therefore, we must treat others with courtesy and civility at all times. Please keep negative vibes at home, or at least at the coat-check when you come in. We all have bad days, but shouldn't feel obliged to share them with everyone else. We hope that coming to the party will help you be in a positive frame of mind! Suggestions to our staff will be listened to as long as they make sense.

Where is this thing going ?

Where we all take it. So remember that your contributions will be what makes it special!

To celebrate this occasion Ministry of Sound label released a double mixed compilation of favourite Body & Soul classics.



And here's a video from the celebration party in Brooklyn,NYC.

New DJ Mix by Osunlade

hi all, here's the new DJ Mix by one and only Osunlade. It's called Smoking Kills. Tracklisting below:

Smoking Kills
01 Aki Bergen "Helldorado"
02 Red Rack'em "Kalimba"
03 Moomin "Untitled"
04 Fink "Move On Me" (Marcus Worgull Edit)
05 Mist Works "Common Question" (Dairmount & Berardi Perspective)
06 Rainer Trueby "Jeck (Worgull Dub)
07 Nebraska "Characteristics"
08 The Tortoise "Lost Forever"
09 Jack Dixon "You Old"
10 Leader And Yuriano "Blue Moon"
11 Morning Factory "Sultans Of Swing"
12 Riccardo Rizza "I'm Liebe" (Boghosian & Torquato Remix)
13 Aybee "Solaris"
compiled and mixed by Osunlade


Enjoy!

Smoking Kills by Osunlade

And following that here's some soulful beats.


Joseph Junior & MAQman - I Don't See Love. Will be out on GOGO Music on october 31st.
Grab a promo here: http://www.traxsource.com/index.php?act=show&fc=tpage&cr=titles&cv=116077&alias=deephouse




PolyRhythm - AfroCuba . Out on Muzik 4 Tomorrow .
Full package: http://www.traxsource.com/index.php?act=show&fc=tpage&cr=titles&cv=114953&alias=top_tracks



Franck Roger & Mandel Turner - After All . Out on Real Tone records.
Purchase: http://www.traxsource.com/index.php?act=show&fc=tpage&cr=titles&cv=117840



Fanatix & Assurance - I Trust You (Psalms 143) .Out 17th of October on Code Red.
Promo package:http://www.traxsource.com/index.php?act=show&fc=tpage&cr=titles&cv=113068



and last but not least Karizma feat. DJ Spen - 4 The Love (Kaytronik 2011 Remix). From the House Masters compilation out on In The House.
Full album: http://www.traxsource.com/index.php?act=show&fc=tpage&cr=titles&cv=112731

Hi soulful people!

we would like to share our joy because the first Body Music party is already this friday! Praise the Lord!
There will be loads,loads,loads of quality house music by the brothers DEEP INC, Antanas and some extra spice: live percussion by Zyza and the special interior.
All this and more this friday (2011.10.14) at the hottest venue in Vilnius City- SOULBOX. Starts 10 pm, finishes 5 am. Friendly admission 10 LTL. See you there!!!

Untitled from Antanas on Vimeo.

New soulful gem on Tribe Records

Hi all, hope you enjoy our new logo. And the blog itself. Here's the new release on UK's Tribe Records.

Angel is the latest soulful release on London's Tribe Records from the talented South African production duo Liquideep. Taken from their debut Fabrics Of The Heart, recorded at the Isondo studios in Johannesburg, Angel is a beautiful ode to women and the blessings they bring. Ziyon performs an emotional heart warming vocal drizzled over soothing melodic rhythms with warm sweeping keys and a tear jerking piano performance. Also on the package Baltimore house legends DJ Spen & Gary Hudge deliver some bouncy urban house mixes for the dancefloor, whilst UK's young darling of house Sean McCabe offers a classy deeper workout and Tribe label boss Zepherin Saint work's his signature afrocentric rhythms laces with sweet melodies.

Liquideep aka singer/songwriter/producer Ziyon and DJ/producer Ryzor united by a willingness to explore have been inseparable and unstoppable since crossing paths in 2007. Their creative passion and instinct has proved infallible over the years, producing wonderful music and also working with the likes of Suges, Lars Behrenroth Jonny Montana, House Divide and Stephanie Cooke. Following their Oscillations mix contribution to Bass Breaks & Beats,Platinum-selling debut CD-set, House Afrika Sessions Vol. 1, Liquideep released their debut artist album, Fabrics Of The Heart, in the middle of 2010 on BBB Music / SA which became a undisputed sensation and has sold Gold (25 000 units). Garnering press attention as the darlings of South African dance scene and earning a SAMA nomination and numerous awards including MTV (Africa) Song of the year with Fairytale and Metro FM Best Group. Liquideep have been at the forefront of the South African house music explosion since the offset and are set to spread their magic to the rest of the world! Their belief in the music, focuses on the simplicity and beauty of playing live, consciously recording their own samples and entire key sections its important to keep the energy real says Ziyon. This filters through to the live shows, which they perform with a full band.

Tribe's motto of One Sound, One People captures the essence of what this company is all about. Music and dance is at the heart of this organization created by partners Dean Zepherin and Matt L S in spring 2008. Simply wanting to inject new life into dance music that had a more worldly approach to its sound Tribe set out to promote positive communities through their international events and record releases. Since it's inception the label have built up some serious momentum releasing high quality soulful, deep and world music inspired sounds stretching from all corners of the globe. Releases include artists such as Timmy Regisford, Peven Everett, Bevan Godden & Arnaud D, Nathan Adams, Banane Mavoko, Dj Micks, Alpha & Omega, Duce Martinez, Kenny Bobien, Juan Smooth & George Vibe and many more. With club residencies based in Paris, Miami and London amongst featured performances around the world, Tribe have managed to build a loyal following of people around the world with music and art lovers.

Artist profile: Lil Louis

Everyone knows this classic track. Introducing the man behind it. Enjoy!

Lil Louis is the stage name used by Chicago-born house-music producer and DJ Louis Sims.Lil’ Louis was born on May 13th (Stevie Wonder’s birthday) and raised in the westside of Chicago. Before Technics 1200’s, Disco, The Garage, The Music Box, The Warehouse, and The Power Plant nightclubs, there was Lil’ Louis.

Louis’ rich background in music and parties gained its foundation from his parents. His father was a strong rhythm and blues guitarist and bandleader and his mother ran her own local youth center for many years.

In 1974, Louis made his DJ debut under some very, let’s say, challenging conditions. Several gangs, including the Latin Kings, the Black Gangster Disciples, and the Vice Lords, claimed different sections of Chicago. In an effort to bring peace and unity to the community, Louis’ mother threw a neighborhood party to which she invited members of all of the warring gangs. In a bizarre twist of fate, the DJ had an epileptic seizure and was rushed off to the hospital, leaving a hostile crowd with no music. Louis then found himself (at the tender age of twelve) behind the deck (as per his mother’s request…no, make that command). With only one turntable and an increasingly violent crowd, Louis created a calm in all the madness by playing Kool & The Gang’s “Funky Stuff.” The power of music indeed…

By the age of fourteen, Louis was getting paid to DJ at clubs and lounges around Chicago. Even at such a young age, Louis had complete confidence behind the decks, playing music that he believed in regardless of its popularity, or lack of same.

Later that same year Louis received his first big break. A Chicago DJ by the name of Milton Green decided that Louis had major potential and brought him on to play at his club, Rivers Edge. Two more of Chicago’s biggest DJ’s, namely Frenchy and “Terrible” Teddy, then put Louis on at their clubs, Keyman’s and MGM Grand. One evening during a raid by the police at Rivers Edge, a policeman was amazed that this young boy was in the DJ booth and referred to Louis as Lil’ Louis, and the rest, as they say…

For the past 12 years he has been in labor with love, hard at work on the most important and revolutionary masterpiece of his career, a book and CD that, in unprecedented fashion, will be released simultaneously. The book entitled “A Man’s Diary” is a controversial true love story about his lifelong pursuit in finding a good woman. The CD, aptly titled “Two Sides to Every Story”, is a musical answer to the book, written ironically by Louis, from a woman’s point of view about the joy, pain and heartache of being with Lil Louis.

Lil Louis for 5 Magazine from Czarina Mirani on Vimeo.

Some of his production:

Something for the weekend

hi all, here's some solid music for the weekend.


Darque feat Kaylow-Difference (Suges Remix) out in october 2011 on Peng Africa. Get full package here:

http://www.traxsource.com/index.php?act=show&fc=tpage&cr=titles&cv=113870






Black Motion - Mumi Wango Feat. Soul Flow (Manoo Afro Mix) out on Nulu.Full package here:

http://www.traxsource.com/index.php?act=show&fc=tpage&cr=titles&cv=114455






Paso Doble feat Zano - Blind Faith (Main Melomania mix) out october on Melomania Records. Full package here:

http://www.traxsource.com/index.php?act=show&fc=tpage&cr=titles&cv=113153





The lovely remix by Dj Spen and Karizma of Elements Of Life Feat. Lisa Fischer - Love Will Know out on Vega Records. Full package here:

http://www.traxsource.com/index.php?act=show&fc=tpage&cr=titles&cv=111872





And finally one of the recent favourites Ben Westbeech- Something For The Weekend (Joey Negro Z Mix) . Full package here:

http://www.traxsource.com/index.php?act=show&fc=tpage&cr=titles&cv=109974

RAINY SET

RAINY SET by KaytroniK

New track from The Djoon Experience

proper beats.Enjoy!

Soulfully superior Paris club Djoon continues to shift through the gears with formative record label The Djoon Experience – deep afro-driven house jam Catalina is its third, excellent release.

Renowned LA DJ and produce Jose Marquez drums up characteristically mesmeric, multi-textured afro-Latin rhythms for his epic remix interpretation. Organic, free-flowing percussion builds feverishly beneath empassioned tribal vocals and chants; the intensity of the Djoon groove continuing to build around well-timed breaks until a point of no return – a point at which there isn’t one drum, chant, break or another, only the dance; only the life-affirming dance. It’s a spiritual thing….

Djoon and Real Tone Records co-founder Franck Roger provides the smooth yet fully immersive deep house alternative - slick four-to-the-floor beats and deftly edited snatches of vocal framing spine-tingling atmospherics generated by moody keys, haunting melodies and spaced-out FX. This is chic but powerful stuff.

Over the years, the Djoon club has become a byword for quality afro, disco and funk; a special space boasting devoted DJs and dancers, and the kind of heady, ‘real’ atmosphere which, to date, its fledgling label has effortlessly bottled. Catalina follows The Djoon Experience’s euphoric, aisle-stompin’ tie-up with Kenny Bobien, Old Landmark; a track launching the eponymous imprint last year and loved by everyone from Tony Humphries to Quentin Harris. It also follows Mr Cee feat. Mind Games’ super sweet Pain, released in March, and confirms emphatically that Djoon’s future is golden. The Djoon Experience is the ONLY experience….

check them out below. Purchase here : http://www.traxsource.com/index.php?act=show&fc=tpage&cr=titles&cv=113107&alias=upfront

ResidentAdvisor.net interview with Joaquin "Joe" Claussell

hi peepz, this is the first post for september.Let's start it with a very good interview with the living NYC legend Joaquin "Joe" Claussell.Taken from www.residentadvisor.net
Here's the track for inspirational reading.Enjoy!







Joe Claussell: A spiritual thing

Soul man talks ego, art and collaboration.

There was a brief moment—blink and you might have missed it—when Joe Claussell and his Spiritual Life Music was the flavor of the month in the UK. Slam, Terry Farley and DJ Food all repped for the man in a 1999 Jockey Slut. Orde Meikle's quote, though, is almost all you need to know about the man who goes by the name Joaquin in his daily life: "A man who ploughs his own furrow."

Men who do so rarely get caught up in the hype game. That goes doubly for Claussell, who never fails to remind interviewers that he never even wanted to be a DJ or producer. Encouraged by Francois K to do the former and Jerome Sydenham the latter, Claussell has excelled at both through the years, offering an idiosyncratic brand of electronic music that focuses on both body and soul. Most recently, he's remixed back catalogue classics from the esteemed Fania imprint, which served up some of the most indelible salsa albums of the '60s and '70s. RA's Todd L. Burns caught up with the Body and Soul member in advance of his appearance at this year's Stop Making Sense festival to chat about the literal and metaphorical costs involved with remaining true to a vision.



I'm fascinated by your recent project with Fania, because it seems like for you that it might be coming around full circle. Obviously your family was hugely into Fania when you were growing up.

Fania. Salsa. African music. They were all a huge part of my upbringing, amongst other things.

You've said, though, that rock music might be the biggest.

Yes. My one of my elder brothers Larry was a Latin rock drummer. He got me into the likes of Zeppelin, Grand Funk Railroad, Black Sabbath, Jimi Hendrix. You name it. There was also folk music and pop music that I liked. I have to say, though, that Larry was the biggest influence. His band used to rehears in the basement of our home, and because he had a full Ludwig drum set at home, 24/7, it was very exciting to be around that. He also had the loudest stereo.

Tell me about growing up Puerto Rican at that time in New York City.

The interesting thing is that I didn't grow up Puerto Rican in that sense. I grew up as an individual part of a whole in Park Slope, Brooklyn, which was a very mixed neighborhood. We had all ethnicities there. I always credit growing up there as being the best thing that ever happened to me. It helped me to see and understand at a very early age different cultures, as well as taught me to appreciate everyone for who they are. So I was in that more as a person, and not as someone with a certain ethnic background. I was just me amongst other cultures, you know? I knew who I was, where I came from, but it wasn't the mindset that I was brought up with. I was one with everybody. We were all the same.

I guess that also extended to when you first started going to electronic music or dance parties, right? You've talk about David Mancuso and Larry Levan being influences. I imagine the crowds were really mixed as well.

They were, but I want to set the record straight. I like a lot of DJs, but they were not my huge influences. My influences, my DJs that introduced me to music were my older brothers at home. Larry Levan was an influence in the DJ sense, but I wasn't a regular at the Paradise Garage. Then and to this day, I need an influx of all different kind of music. I never gravitated to one genre of music or to one club. For example, one Saturday I would go to the Paradise Garage, and maybe the next I would go to The Mudd Club. I just need to feed my palette of music. I was not a devotee of anything really, except for the music.

I do think, though, that one of the things that you share in common with Larry is that you both bring in a lot of things that people might not expect. You both have open ears.


That was the case for Larry, for sure. And I have never heard anything like that before or after. For me Larry was unique because he was truly expressing himself, and playing what he wanted to play. He was obviously a well-rounded individual when it came to music. I think the difference between Larry playing all kinds of music at that time and what we have today is that DJs today inject a certain song or genre of music as more as shock factor as opposed to just playing it because they really feel it. Or they want to be credited for it in some way for taking the chance. In my opinion, these sorts of things are not to be talked about in the way of patting oneself on the back. You just express yourself because you're in the moment. I think that Larry Levan did it more honestly than we tend to do today.

Do you think that it is harder to do these sorts of things honestly these days?

I really don't think so. I put music in the category of being an artform. Unfortunately, even when it comes to the art world—in terms of visual artists or whatever—when we look for acceptance, we lose that sense of being a true artist. We create to please. It is difficult to maintain honesty if you feel like you have to perform. If you are performing because you want to be celebrated or complimented, then I think you're more of an entertainer. When you're a crowd pleaser, you tend to stick to a format made to please. When you are an artist expressing from within then you're just being honest with yourself. That said, at the same time you do have to be mindful of the dance floor and those who come to release regardless. However whenever I can get away with it, I try to do what I want to do.


It's an interesting concept. You talk about being as ego-less as possible. Yet you have to strike this careful balance, because there is this ego up there that thinks—on some level—that it knows better. That they have the experience to do this, and also to please the audience as well. In a lot of cases, it seems to me like you've stepped back from things when you thought that your ego was starting to get involved.

I'm glad you picked up on that. But it wasn't really about my ego. I stepped back because the whole purpose of what I do is not to being in the limelight. I never compared myself to anyone, and I don't think of myself as being great. I just want the space to create when and how I want. When some tried to prop me up on pedestal I resisted. I was seeing what happened to others, especially when it comes to the press. One day you are in, and the next day you're out. Fortunately I am mostly aware of who I am and why I'm here. I don't consider myself to be someone's flavor of the moment, I am just too hardcore like that. I'm not trying to be in, and I always want to have this space—the canvas—to do what I want to do. Stepping back to me was the best way of obtaining that.

When I was talking to Jerome Sydenham last year he said that you would always play at Dance Tracks after work on Friday, DJing at your store for all the DJs who knew you. Just for fun. It took Francois K to convince you to play at this Larry Levan tribute for you to finally play in public, right?


That's exactly right. As far as remixers, Francois Kervorkian was definitely one of my favorites. I loved his work of the '70s and '80s and so I was honored that he became a regular customer at my store. About a year or so after he asked me to be a part of a party that he was planning on being a part of, however it was still only in its conceptual stages. (It was later called Body and Soul.)

Because of his earlier influence on me, one would have thought that I would immediately accept, but I turned down his invitation. Having a record store afforded me the opportunity to see the DJ world for what it really was. You'd see some DJs coming in with their egos, bragging and—most disturbing—dissing one another. I had a front row seat for all this, and I always thought to myself, "Do I really want to be a part of that?" I was incredibly content with just playing music in the store and serving my customers. I refused for at least three months, but Francois was very persistent.

I saw that one of the first projects you were involved in, Instant House, was just reissued. Why was the timing right for that do you think?

A lot of that sound is making its way. A lot of producers today are doing minimal stuff derived from house music, using just the drum machines, the keyboard, some samples—as opposed to the full production that until this day I am wired to perform. However, Instant House is more computer-based production. Nowadays, house music is going back to rawness, and that's where Instant House comes from, but I think that by default it has to do with the tools such as computers and plug-ins that are more easily accessible.

With the Fania release you spent a lot of time with live musicians. Can you tell me a little bit about that process?


The Africa Caribe project was two years in making. We were incredibly lucky to find that some multi-tracks still existed of these songs. However, back in the day, things weren't computerized or properly documented, so a lot of the work I initially did was simply with researching and cataloguing. As you can imagine there were a lot of mislabeled multi-track tapes, as well as parts missing from the compositions.


Were there any happy accidents?

Absolutely. The great thing about the recording process as well as the musicianship back in those days was that there were usually three individual songs on one reel of tape So, for example, if I received the multi-track to something I wanted, there were two other songs that I probably didn't know about or—at the very least—alternate takes of what I originally requested. This presented a gift of another opportunity to work with those songs if I chose to. That became the case in many instances. I remember receiving something that was mislabeled on a few occasions, but being blown away by what I heard anyway.


How did you go about constructing the mix?

My approach to this project was first and foremost to respect the masters who produced them, and to keep the original soul of the music intact while enhancing them with some of now. My approach to remixing has mostly been about keeping the message that the artist/producer intended to communicate. Because I believe that's the whole point.

So instead of getting all self-masturbative about it, and just completely restructure—which by the way turns it into a production—I want to stay true to the original concept. Otherwise it doesn't serve any real purpose. I must communicate, though, that there are a lot of my ideas implemented into the project, but again all for—and in—respect to the original. My whole thing is to just enhance what's needed. That is what I did pretty much with this project. I created a more dynamic mix of the past that was not present in the original master. A lot of time was put into the mix, then I added music where I thought was necessary.

Claussell's latest project: a sound installation in Amsterdam.You mentioned to me that you were releasing a book in the fall.

Yes. It's a project I did with Lidy Six, a theater director, where we went into a huge tunnel under Amsterdam central train station that isn't open yet. It's called TREMBLING: Sensing Space. I do other things than DJing. I'm very into the art world. I love the creative process. I can put everything that I do under the banner of creativity. I love art, I love visuals, I love music. Fortunately, the music that I've done over the years has afforded me the opportunity to meet these people. I'm very grateful for that.


You're very interested in collaboration.

Of course. Bringing together different ideas and energies is very important. Especially if you completely respect one another's vision, and are willing to be open enough to understand and implement things equally. Well, not even equally. I'm a firm believer that the best idea should be the one that moves forward. If I'm collaborating with someone and they have a better idea, I'm all for it. At the end of the day, the outcome is the most important thing.

That seems to go back to the idea of being ego-less that we talked about earlier.

Let's be real. We all have egos. But, at the end of the day, I want to learn. How do we learn if we don't open up to other people's ideas and try to hear what they're saying? This is how I learn. If one claims they have created entirely what they have produced, I think that comes from ignorance. I can completely and honestly say that—subconsciously—what I do comes from a huge well of people and ideas. It's the way the world works. We absorb information, and then we translate that information using our personalities and then bring it back out to the world.

What's particularly exciting you in dance music these days?

That's a tough question. I can't answer that question without bringing forth the problems that I see. If you want my honest opinion, a lot of what is happening now is re-generated music that doesn't come with individual personality. A lot of people are doing the same old thing or copying someone else's work. A lot of that has to do with the fact that producers—and this not just in dance music, it's anything in the world—are taking and not giving. Maybe they're just not artists. Maybe there is something much more important to them than searching within, coming up with something creative and bringing it forth to the world. Maybe it's easier to copy something and get written about than it is to create something original—whether it's bad or good.


Did it take you a while as an artist to not copy others, though? I'm thinking of artists that are just beginning, trying things out. Perhaps it takes a while to find your own voice.

Well, I didn't get into the music scene because it fascinated me. I just naturally got involved. I didn't want to be a DJ or a producer. It was my friends that came to me and said, "hey, you should do this." I think that's the reason I never wanted to copy anything. To me, it had to come as natural as possible. Having said that, one of the first productions—again, one I was invited to be on as part of Instant House—was all about sampling records. I did that out of fun with my friends, Stan and Tony. It was all about sampling. I don't know if I would consider that to be copying...but the first production I ever did had a lot to do with taking directly from someone else's music. You have to understand, though, that that was all about fun. We weren't thinking about being famous or whatever.

Do you sample much these days?

I do a lot of sampling...but I sample my own stuff. I don't really take other people's music.

Is that a conscious decision?

It's not a conscious decision. It's a natural one. If I can do it myself, why take someone else's music? Part of the attraction for this for me is the challenge to come up with something. Fortunately I come from a home where live musicianship was important. Yes, it's a lot of money to do this stuff. But that's what drives me. I'm not a computer-based producer. I can do that. But I'm more drawn to working with people, no matter what it costs. That's probably why I'm not a millionaire today.


You mention cost. It seems to me that with the rise of software that this type of live recording is more expensive than ever. Studio time was more of a given back then. Or am I off in that assessment?

No, I think you're right in many aspects. There are two different ways of going about making music these days. A lot of it is computer-based. I think that's why a lot of music is sounding stale. There are a lot of producers that I admire, but there are a lot more producers out there in general now. You can also go the route that I stick with, which is going into the studio. And, yes, it's crazy expensive. No one can afford to pay you to do that these days. But I would say that if you want timeless art, I think you should invest in it. I know I have the choice. I prefer to spend most of the money, if not all, to go into production. That's why I'm in it. It's a drug. It's the same as going and buying a bunch of drugs. Getting in the studio and paying for the time, the musicians, for the process and the outcome. I get high from that. Is it smart economically? No. But I'm addicted.



Words / Todd L. Burns
Published / Friday, 29 July 2011

Taken from www.residentadvisor.net

Matthew Bandy feat. Josh Milan Wish (Incl. Frankie Feliciano & Zepherin Saint Mixes)

Brand new gem from Foliage Records. Frankie Feliciano's Ricanstruction and Tribe's Zepherin Saint's mixes for your attention. Enjoy!

it's the super-soulful fusion of Blaze legend Josh Milan and talented, fast-rising producer Matthew Bandy. Stylish yet utterly heartfelt, Wish is Foliage Records' latest, impressive gambit to seduce quality house floors around the world. Milan effortlessly performs his own lyrics about painful yet irresistible love over rich, multi-layered production from Bandy. Deep, driving drums and ripe, melodic b-line compliment swells of synth, immersive key solos, and smart percussive kicks; in turn, providing the perfect soul-stirring sound-bed on which to lay those wistful vocals. And then come top-draw remixes from Frankie Feliciano and Tribe man Zepherin Saint - the former 'Ricanstructing' with jazzy, afro-skip finesse; the latter adding sassy new key and piano work. There's feeling from every angle... Wish is Milan and Bandy's first hook-up together. Milan, with nearly 30 years of soul-dance pedigree as half of mighty New Jersey house outfit Blaze, is currently developing a new live instrument-led house project Honeycomb Music to, already, huge acclaim. London-based Bandy, meanwhile, has been making recent waves with Papa Records, his own Limestone Recordings label and, of course, Foliage; he made his debut on the label in March via sweet Adrianne Archie-fronted joint We Can't Loose. All this follows on from lauded work alongside Chez Damier, Jay Tripwire and Aaron Ross. The pair offers a more than convincing match for this next weighty Foliage foray into soulful clubland. Song and production are totally made for one another, teasing out new moves and emotions with every play, and remixes add depth not decoration. Here is a very real kind of house record, the kind you can't help but embrace and lose yourself in. True Wish fulfilment!

purchase here: http://www.traxsource.com/index.php?act=show&fc=tpage&cr=titles&cv=110522

Artist profile: Joaquin "Joe" Claussell

Third installment of artist profile brings you the legendary Joaquin Joe Claussell. Check out the bio, links and videos. Interview coming soon...

Joaquin "Joe" Claussell was born in Brooklyn in 1966 to a large and diverse Puerto Rican family with deep musical roots. Throughout his life, music was Joe's shelter, family, food, comfort, escape and love. His first exposure to DJing was in his own neighborhood at block association events. He hit the club and began collecting vinyl at the age of 15 and his passion for music and dance led him from Disco Inferno to CBGBs, the alternative Mudd Club, the more mainstream Underground, and the legendary Paradise Garage. While living in the East Village in the early 90s, he found and fell in love with the chill but stereo-technologically impressive record store Dance Tracks. He formed a friendship with the owner, which became the foundation of his musical career. Joe became the store’s DJ and called weekly parties that drew a diverse and increasingly devoted crowd of music lovers. Under the suggestion of the owner he began producing: and did his first remix “Over” and his produced first track "Awade,” which became an instant classic. Over time he learned the music business and eventually took over the store. In 1996 Joe launched his independent eclectic world house label "Spiritual Life Music" from the back of Dance Tracks, and around the same time over saw the birth of “Ibadan Records” with friend and executive producer Jerome Sydenham. The labels’ productions are fluid - with organic African, Brazilian, Latin and Middle Eastern Rhythms crossing over into Disco, Jazz, House, and Electronic music. He is intricately involved in every aspect of the production process: the music, writing, selection or creation of the visual art, and graphic design. Under his labels he has nourished and produced fledgling artists. His first release was "Nothing's Changed" by Ten City, followed by works from Jephté Guillaume, Mateo & Matos, Slam Mode, and Three Generations Walking. His own first fulllength album was "Language." Great artists and record labels have sought him out for collaboration and remixes of works by Femi Kuti, Herbie Hancock, Beth Orton, Steward Mathewman (Sade), Cassandra Wilson, Diana Ross, and Manuel Göttschin to name a few. His remixes have revived classics such as Hector Lavoe‘s Classic “Alejate;” Cesoria Evora’s “Sangue De Beirona.” Featured on TV programs such as “Sex In The City” Joe’s remix of “Nina Simone's “Feeling Good;” was single handedly responsible for the rebirth of the song, as well as the spawning of countless remakes. Also in 1996, Joe Claussell joined Francois K and Danny Krivit to play for the legendary “Body & Soul” Sunday afternoon dance party. For 6 years, music and dance lovers from NYC and around the world came every week religiously to experience the totally unique musical journey of Classic, World, Soul, Disco, Funk, and House. The tracks are brought to an infinitely higher level by the synergy of each DJ's unique of live performance artistry and the incredible creative and conscious crowd. For the last decade to present, Joe has been constantly playing music all over the world, remixing, producing, and branching out into other genres of the art world. While in New York He began the Sacred Rhythm Party, designed to bring House and live musicians together in an intimate environment. Soon to come will be his first Internet radio show titled “ an invitation to openness” a show based on the freedom of listening to what ever speaks to him at that moment, as opposed to being at the mercy of the listening audience. Joe contemplates humanity and its trends from a distant but touched perspective. He personally strives for spiritual and creative freedom, and encourages loved ones to tap into their own unique resources to build a society where art and individuality is nourished and celebrated. For people who want a deep introspective music journey to the soul - Joe's shows are a rare and coveted opportunity. His ability to connect with people who share his passion for the rhythms of life through a higher universal language, which keeps people intrigued into staying tuned while listening, dancing and evolving to his unique philosophy and deep rhythms. At present, Joe is involved in a host of different projects, but one can be rest assured that whether it’s his involvement in “Trembling Sensing Space” with theater director “Lidy Six.” Or his “Hammock House Africa Caribe” remix and production project for Fania/Codigo music, that not only is his heart and soul engraved in it, but each will communicate a unique language of their own - rhythms and ideas that can only come from someone who travels with as many sides of creativity as he has - all interesting enough to convert the unconverted, as well as continuing to keep those who thought they knew him on their toes and intrigued.

links for more info: http://www.sacredrhythmmusic.net/ and http://www.joeclaussell.net/

A younger brother of Southport Weekender-Suncebeat!

Already introduced the Southport Weekender festival so it's time to post some info about the Suncebeat. Southport Weekender used to be twice per year but instead of doing it twice in the UK,the organizers decided to throw one festival elsewhere in Europe.They chose Petrcane,Croatia. Here's what they say about the location on their website:

Petrcane is a beautiful little fishing village 900 years old with good, kind people and beautiful rustic restaurants, serving fresh fish caught that day and olive oil fresh from the local olive groves. There is camping in the woods, old cottages and villas on the sea front, sailing boats you can charter and explore the mystical islands; National Parks, waterfalls and mountains are all a short drive away.

Line-up is also amazing for the ones who are after soulful music including Tony Humphries, Osunlade, Karizma , etc. Events take place in few open air stages as well as indoor venues. There's also a variety of boat parties.So, don't miss out on the next one! Here are some videos from the ARGONAUGHTY BOAT PARTIES. Video from BARBARELLA’S DISCOTHEQUE Also waiting for videos from our man Domas (DeepInc) who is a regular attender so far.make sure you check out the website www.suncebeat.com and drop us an email if you got any questions about it to Domas.

Traxsource Nr 1

purchase here: http://www.traxsource.com/index.php?act=show&fc=tpage&cr=titles&cv=107532&alias=top_tracks

Artist profile: Black Coffee

this is the second installment of artist profile on our blog.Check out the bio,interviews and (rare these days) music videos.

Durban-born Nkosinathi Maphumulo has been on the music scene for over a decade but only got his break a few years ago. Nkosinathi, otherwise known as Black Coffee, is popular for his smash hit remixes, most of which have dominated the airwaves in the past couple of years. He studied music in Durban because he felt that as a producer, he had to deepen his overall musical knowledge, develop his listening skills and advance his knowledge of music theory. When asked who helped him achieve his goals, he said "I have Massive Respect for Christos and Oskido for taking me around and giving me slots on their gigs". 2003 saw Black Coffee starting to put his first project together.
He revealed that his first album was created using very basic music-making software. "I don't know how to explain the production stages of my album because all I did was put down the basic ideas that I had, I didn't use any MIDI controllers everything was played with a Computer Mouse. He added that the use of live instruments in a song is also very important, giving a track that final magic touch and bringing it to life. Black Coffee is proof that if you have real skill when it comes to producing, it won't take much for you to achieve your goals. After all he's managed to penetrate the music industry with only a desktop computer, some music-making software and a lot of passion. His first big break was when his song "Happiness" was featured on the DJs at Work album. In 2006 he enjoyed international exposure when his song 'Music' got signed in New York and was released by Keith Thompson on the album, 'Worlds Collide'.
He was chosen as one of two South African participants in the Red Bull Music Academy in 2003(www.redbullmusicacademy.com ) which jump-started him into the South African DJ scene. He released Two EP's with London's Label Kronologik (www.kronologik.com ), which was out on Vinyl in the UK Records Shops and was also played in some Radio Stations Abroad. He then released two tracks with Real Tone Records in Paris featuring the Record "Even Though" now this introduce him to the World as this Record was released in Globally and on Established House Music Websites. In January 2009 he released a Single "Turn Me On" with a German Label "GOGO Music", with Remixes by Ralf Gum, this Single became Number One on www.traxsource.com  for Two Weeks. Black Coffee started a Label in South Africa (www.soulisticmusic.com) with Artist Like "Tumelo" who's featured on Franck Roger's Free Fall and "Culoe de Song" (who's taking the World by Storm) signed on this Label.
He has featured since at various clubs locally and Internationally like Taboo(SA),Cafe de Flore(Swaziland),Djoon(Paris), Scala(London)Ambassador(Lyon), Café Mugambo (Swaziland's New Year's Eve Parties)2008&2009 Miami Winter Festival,2008 & 2009 Ultra Music Festival(Miami),Sutra (Cape Town),In Namibia, Botswana, Barcelona, Lesotho, Cannes, Stratford, Birmingham and recently New York to mention a few.

While being a busy dj and producer DJ Black Coffee also has a foundation for orphans and people living with disability ( more info www.djblackcoffee.org/index.html ).

Artist profile:Deep Inc

this is the first installment in the series of dj profiles.Couldn't start with no other than local soulful heroes Deep Inc. Check it out!

Two brothers - Tadas & Domas, better known as Deep Inc - concentrate on promoting the quality sound of soulful garage and deep house in Lithuania. They have been known as true deep & soulful music lovers and Vilnius leading underground house DJs for a decade.

Two of Deep Inc's club nights "Playsessions" at Club Tasty and "City Spirit" at Club Gravity has already made it to Lithuania's dance music history and represented the sounds of artists and DJs like Beanfield, Jef K, Tom Wieland, Jon Lemmon, Minus 8, Needs and Franck Roger, to name just a few.

For two years the brothers successfully DJed & promoted a soulful house night “Elegant Line Sessions” in Vilnius, highly supported by big names like DJ Yass, DJ Fudge, Groove Assassin, Rachel Claudio, Nicolas Vautier, Rocco and Kiko Navarro.   

Deep Inc's sets always cover a wide spectrum of jazzed-up deepness following to a vocal madness and going to a groovier vibe. So it shouldn't be surprising they're on the request line when giving a proper warm up for the likes of Kerri Chandler, Dr. Bob Jones, DJ Deep, Paul Murphy, Lenny Fontana, Âme, Dixon, or Kevin Yost, and the list could go on forever.

Their long-time experience as well as the recognition they encountered in clubs encouraged them to take on producing. In 2007 the brothers set up Deep Inc productions to deliver the best quality SOUL music in whatever form or shape it would take. Deep Inc have done remixes for various respected house labels, including Tejal Records, Jaffa Music, Seamless, Reelgroove and Solid Ground Recordings. There's so much more to come in the near future.


Some beats:

New DJ Mix by Osunlade

enjoy!

 A Collection Of Selected Prayers by Osunlade

Marbert Rocel "Mischa" (Mathias Kaden Goes Deep Remix)
Vlad Caia "Dubby Side"
Amir "Cadaques"
Jon Cutler & Dj Romain "De Ja Vu" ft Jeannie Hopper (Lips Dub)
Elef "Pardon"
Iron Curtis "Stranded"
BLM & Pawas "Waiting Game (Rndm Remix)
Marcello Napoletano "Soul Train"
Dj Oats ft Mothlhatlhedi "Stronger"
Divine Essense "My Reflection"
Goodwill "Sketches"
Sweet Pussy Pauline "Work This Pussy"
Elef "Around The World"
Master H "Stabs Call (Christian Prommer Jam Remix)
Mike Dehnert "Two"
Oskar Offermann "Hardmood"

Compiled & mixed by Osunlade