here's one more dj mix by Louie Vega for soul Heaven Records with few tracks from the forthcoming elements Of Life album. Enjoy!

hello peepz,


sorry sorry sorry for the silence. Tomorrow there's a Street Music Day in Lithuania and we are participating in an outdoor event at Zoe's Bar & Grill restaurant ( here ). New and classic house music+live percussion, truly yours Deep Inc (Solid Ground Recordings), Antanas and the percussionist Zydrunas Mockunas.

Osunlade: This is the best time of my life

hi all, check out the article from The Independent blog.


Osunlade: This is the best time of my life


Osunlade is a musician who has managed to combine his spiritual beliefs and his music in a way that is instantly accessible. His house music productions have a very organic feel to them with plenty of tribal and ancestral echoes that resonate with the soul, but will still have you dancing all night long. Starting out life as a very successful producer behind the scenes (even working on Sesame Street in his early years), Osunlade eventually decided to change his life and broke away from the mainstream music industry, taking the huge risk of setting up his own record label Yoruba Records, as well as becoming ordained as a priest of the ancient African religion of Ifa. A man whose music and lifestyle are anything but run-of-the-mill, he recently decided to move away from house music back to his soul and jazz roots.

On moving away from house:

I’ve always done funk and soul but it’s not ever received the audience that the house music has because people know me for house but that’s my love, soul and jazz, it’s just unfortunate that house music, the scene is a club. So to do anything jazz or soul orientated it’s usually live so it’s pretty impossible.

It’s the music I grew up on and it’s spontaneous. Even if you fuck up it’s the interaction with the people, they understand that human element. Whereas DJing house at least, it’s kind of programmed. Whereas if you’re playing funk, soul, jazz, (as a DJ), every song is a new experience for somebody because they go back to where they were. With house music it’s the introduction of something new, the song that’s hot or, for my case, I have to play a bit of my own stuff, for the [audience] recognition – I get bitched at if I don’t play my own stuff. So those three elements go into playing house and it gets stifling.

I still have fun, though. I wouldn’t take a gig if I didn’t think it was going to be fun.

On the artwork on his records:

I’m pretty much a tyrant when it comes to artwork. I fight more with people about that than I do about music. Growing up as a kid buying music that was the first thing you would look at because it would bring your attention [to the music]. It’s like a calling card, you know if someone took that amount of time – even if the music sucks I can still look at it and think ‘That looks pretty good’. That’s been my philosophy with my albums.

On working on label Yoruba:

I think last year was the least that I released since I started the label, probably four things only. But, as of last November, my artists started cranking out shit and I’ve got 10 releases ready. And there’s a movie that Stuart Baker from Soul Jazz made about the first free slaves from Venezuela descendants of Angola, so they went and recorded the traditional music – I did a remix for one of the songs on the soundtrack and took it a license for myself as well.

On upcoming projects:

I’m working on two albums at the moment, one’s closer than the other one to being completed. Probably won’t be released until October/September, it’s… funk-ambient. It’s kind of Bvdub meets Aquarian Moon [an album by Osunlade released in 2006]. It’s kinda like that, funky jazzy.

There are about three songs that have no beats. I’m really into ambient music, so it’s an exciting thing. Then there’s another thing which I’ve started on which probably won’t see the light of day until next year, which is strictly soul.

On making music:

I don’t think about it, it starts with music usually – lyrics always come last, it’s the hardest thing to be vulnerable, to speak about situations. If it’s lyrical and I’ve done it, it’s all about my life. It used to be I’d start off with the piano or some drums, but more recently I’ve picked up the guitar. I’m writing more with the guitar nowadays.

‘Envision’ is about a friend of mine that can’t come to terms with a lot of things about himself. He couldn’t envision… he has a view of himself but everyone can see him for who he really is.

On living in Greece:

Music’s the only reason I’m there. There’s nothing to do there. It’s really interesting, since January I think I’ve left my house three times. I have a friend who goes shopping for me… it’s literally the most peaceful place I’ve ever lived. I get a lot of shit for it, my friends are like “You’re a fucking hermit”. But after thirteen years on the road the last thing I want to do is go out, have a drink, talk shit with people. The simplest things are the best things and the island has an energy that I really resonate with that I haven’t found anywhere else. Writing is very easy when it happens, it’s very natural and organic.

On live gigs:

We’ve had a few offers already, really strange, places like Bulgaria. I haven’t even been to Bulgaria to DJ before! It’s been good, we’ve got a few things lined up – my band’s based in Italy so it’s a lot easier for European gigs. It’s cool because I get to revamp a lot of the house stuff into soul. We’ve gotten a good response when we’ve played live. So we’ll see, as I said, it’s just a difficult thing – my band is a seven piece. So after fees and flights it’s not a cheap option. I’ve pretty much turned down every DJ gig this year, apart from promotional things like In The House, it would be stupid to do that.

On Burning Man:

I play here every year of my life. If you’re a creative person, if you’re an open person, definitely one time in your life at least, go. It’s the most, amazing, free experience I’ve ever had. I’ve been the last six years in a row… I’m taking my mum this year! I was like “We’re going to the desert to make soul food!” She’s like, ‘Alright!’

My advice would be to prepare for the cold, at night it’s brutal. Just be open and realise that it’s not a festival. It’s a community of like-minded people sharing the experience of love for a week. It’s as simple as that. After a week of no money you come back to the world and you see how stressed, mad and angry people are. Every year I sponsor two people, and every year the biggest lecture I give them is ‘When you go, you’re gonna’ change when you come back’. Every year I’ve come out of it a better person.

On life and ambition:

I’m older, so it’s much more important now to have a life. I’m not one for ego or fame, those things are not important to me. From my house I can see three different islands, there’s nothing more I want. This is best time of my life.

I would never have imagined I’d end up at this point, but I’m glad I did. As long my family’s alright, my mum’s alright, I’m all good. I don’t want for anything. It’s funny, yesterday [my birthday] I tried to force myself to shop, I was like “You know what, you’ve gotta do something”. After four hours of walking the whole of central London, I was like “There’s nothing more I want”. But yeah, I’m totally content with life.

taken from http://blogs.independent.co.uk/

Artist profile: Osunlade

hi people, sooner or later here's an artist profile we promised last friday. The man who needs no introduction-Osunlade. We posted several of his dj mixes and finally it's time to get to know him better. Short bio below accompanied with some video interviews and most memorable production. For more info visit www.osunlade.net Enjoy!

Osunlade is an artist who personifies art. His music as well as his being creates unified melodies manifested with balance, life and wisdom. Hailing from St. Louis Missouri, a place known for pioneering jazz, blues as well, innovative artists like Miles Davis. At age seven Osunlade discovered the piano and the vision of his life’s destiny was born. By the age twelve he found an interest in creating songs of his own. He later formed local bands, taught himself several instruments and studied further the development of his craft.

His professional journey began in 1988, at age seventeen during a visit to Hollywood. He quickly caught the ear of choreographer/performer Toni “Mickey” Basil. Offering him a role in the development of musical pieces for several projects including the children’s television series Sesame Street. With her encouragement he quickly moved to Los Angeles and began what would become a long history of music production. A few years later he would produce the very first album for the then independent Interscope Records. The artist was Gerardo, a long time friend and aspiring actor/dancer. “Rico Suave” one of the very first Latin pop songs and novelty catch phrases to date was born. Now with a multi-platinum album and four gold singles to his name, it wasn’t long before he was afforded many opportunities to master his craft.

Within the next ten years and over twenty albums credited, Osunlade felt the pressures and practices of the music business overshadowed his passion of music. He deciding to no longer work under the influences of corporate ideals and demands. Chosing to find spiritual solace and honor his soul, he was led to Ifa, an ancestral based culture/religion based on nature, deriving from the Yoruba tribes of Africa and practiced by the slaves during the Diaspora to America.

In 1999, Osunlade would embark on what is now his dream come true. The founding of Yoruba Records. Recognized as one of the most important dance music labels worldwide, Yoruba Records is purely a source of music created to elevate the soul.

As the success of the label grew, so did the demand for Osunlade to expand. In 2001 he released his debut album on the respected Soul Jazz Records label. “Paradigm” quickly became on of the biggest house albums that year and dubbed him the messiah of ancestral house music. With the support of dj’s worldwide and his music now introduced to a wider spectrum of listeners, this veteran musician/composer/producer becoming the artist finally achieved balance within.

Now known for his legendary dj sets and remixes and fourteen albums including several mix cd’s, Osunlade has placed himself on solid ground., his passion is in Yoruba Records maintaining its reputation of its unparallel quality in music.

Interviews:







Music:











and lastly it's such a shame youtube is not giving the original of this masterpiece:

MIAMI 2012 VEGA RECORDS

BODY MUSIC@SOULBOX CLUB 2012.01.06 GALLERY

hello,


firstly, we want to say THANK YOU for the ones who attended 2nd Body Music party. Hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. Below some pics from the night.

Thank you to photographer Marius Jasinevičius.

New mixes from Vega Records

hello,

check out two brand new mixes from Vega Records on Vega Radio. First one is by El Maestro himself and second one is by a frenchman Rocco from Realtone Records. Enjoy the mixes and see you this friday at Soulbox club for the 2nd installment of Body Music.

Louie Vega - Vega Radio, JAN 2012 by Vega Records

Happy New Year from Body Music crew!!!See you this friday at Soulbox Club.

Body music from domas.rinius on Vimeo.

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