September 22nd, 2011 at 2:31 pm
(Tech House)
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Inocencia – Mendo
Here's a quality deep tropical tech house gem from Mendo off of his new stunning 'Cadenza' release. Featuring an hypnotizing vocal hook of chanting children voices, over spell bounding metal drums, fluctuating horns and a round, sensual groovy bass line.
Poke T – Leonardo Gonnelli
This upcoming French producer has received widespread support on his 'Crazy Pop' EP. This dark techy house track features deep morphing vocals, relentless driving clicks, sub-bass hits and scutty build up drop. Big plays from Marco Carola, Loco Dice, Nic Fancuili and is no doubt a firm favourite on the Cocoon Amnesia terrace.
Grey Piano – NiCe7
Gray Piano focuses round a dusty old house loop and a big, plump, juicy bassline that you can really sink your teeth 2 and ears 2 into.The slinky groove gives way to a huge, dramatic piano scale breakdown, building the tension before we drop back down into the main artery of this pumping track.
Curious – Sonny Fodera
Australian producer, Sonny Fodera is one of the rising stars of the Jacking House scene and is making waves with his groovy, funkalicious, ultra-danceable tracks. With samples stretching across genres, Hip Hop, RnB, Disco, his tracks will always bring a grin to most party dancefloors.
(5 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)
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September 21st, 2011 at 11:51 am
(Interview)
House legend Roy Davis Jr has been producing music since the 80s, with his unique hybrid of soul infused with deep, soulful, Hip Hopped Chicago-style House. His seminal 90s tune 'Gabriel' with vocalist Peven Everett went global on radios and in clubs around the world. With a comprehensive discography, Roy Davis Jr has had a significant impact on the sounds of Chicago House.
Gabriel – Roy Davis Jr
All I Do – Roy Davis Jr
Symphonic Days – Roy Davis Jr
• What was the music scene like where you grew up?
Well, growing up in Chicago It was a very musically inclined city where if you were into jazz, blues or electronic house music there was always somewhere to go, the city was filled with so much talent and still is very prevalent today as far as talent. I also think it has more Dj’s than I’ve ever seen anywhere all of the kids there want to be Dj’s it’s just apart of our culture.
• How would you describe your electronic sound, what are your influences?
It’s a mixture of Disco, Funk, Soul, Rock at times, all balled up into electronic music it’s just freedom for me to express on my canvas. My mind Is so influenced by so many styles of music I consider my self more of a innovator type of guy, I will take chances on my creativity step outside of the norm what some people perceive of me, because I like to stay open minded when it comes to sounds that way I wont get so bored with producing, I’m influenced by everything my environment, romance, jazz, funk, hip hop electronic sound waves its all in my life that’s why most of my albums reflect that side of me.
• Do you feel it has changed at all during your career as a DJ/Producer?
Yes, most definitely! It’s more about touring more than me living in the lab for months, the shelf life for a song or track would last months at a time, now days do to the internet factor your music is free, lucky if your song can last 3 weeks do to the over saturated market of kids that have no A&R guy to tell them what’s good or not so if they make a track in 5 minutes with no mastering they can just drop it on blogs or digital sites to sell, it’s good for them. But as a dj it’s to much music out there to really work a record the way you would like to, but I do my best with over 20 to 30 promos dropping in my box a day, so a lot of music that comes in doesn’t get the proper attention that it deserves, But as a international dj I try to do my best.
• Out of your entire discography, which one still stands out for you?
It’s so hard to pick out of 180 records or songs released or more, But the tracks that I still enjoy playing out of my catalog is “Rock Shock” On my label licensed to Daft Punk’s label from my company years back and “I Have A Vision” which was on the ScionAv Label and my last album. Along with Gabriel is the most requested from my sets to play.
• Have you got any projects, remixes of production in the pipeline?
Right Now I’m working on my new album for Miles End recordings out of Canada its more of a Dj friendly type of album heavy disco and 80’s influenced with a couple of Bangers in there for the big room, just a all around fun album. Also a remix for His Majesty Andre so look for that coming soon. Also a new Dj mix coming soon on the Mixed Signals label out of Toronto.
• If you could produce a track with anyone, who would it be?
I would like to produce a track with Lupe Fiasco rhyming over one of my house beats because I’m really into his flow and courage that he has on the microphone. I think that we would come up with something very interesting.
• In your opinion, which is the best club or venue in the world?
It’s hard to say, it’s more like where are some of my favorite countries to play at the moment? I really love playing in Dubai and Paris the crowds are open minded and very fun to play for plus I get to experience some of the best chefs in the World, I love to eat!
• Do you have any track recommendations for the viewers?
Yes! Look out for my new track “I’m Ready” to be my first single from my new LP dropping before the new year.
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(3 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)
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September 7th, 2011 at 9:14 pm
(Deep House, Electro House)
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The Shady Shores - Tanner Ross & Soul Clap
Intergalactic funk brothers Tanner Ross & Soul Clap join forces on the mothership Wolf + Lamb to deliver the mind-altering mini-opus that is the Shady Shores. This deep cosmic jam, moody anarchic space stomp and all out space sleaze defines the unique strain of electronic funk that has been captivating audiences worldwide.
Manic (The Finger Prince Faded Sensation Dub) - Azari III
The Torontonian quartet Azari III have crafted a distinctive sound that references the best of dance music's past with a firm vision of it's future. With 'Manic', Azari & III mix slick modern production with retro vibes, and incredibly catchy vocal hooks with dark lyrics strike a balance with this dark room remix working it into an intersteller fury.
Millie Vanillie - Green Velvet feat. Russoul
Green Velvet has been producing dance music for almost two decades, and his latest release, this techy electro track, shows he still has what it taks to make a unique record. The hook this time is the soulful verse vocals which speaks to those who are fake, phony, fabricated and Millie Vanillie!
Sin City – Mark Henning & Den
Since 2004 Mark Henning has been releasing music on a variety of labels including Soma, Clink, Cityfox and Franki. 'Collider' and 'Cupcakes' have seen Mark cemented into his place as one of the electronic music scene’s most creative talents with this deep bass funk track pushing boundaries and challenging the audience with a twisted and bombastic sound.
(6 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)
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September 5th, 2011 at 6:01 pm
(Techno)
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In My Life – AFMB
A follow up release to 'Back Up Days', Bernd Kunz has put out another classic vocal house music reminiscent of many early chicago house producers. "In My Life" will have that dancefloor full and then some, the energy of the track is amazing, without ever opting for the easy-cheesy route. This track features talented singer Geraldine Roth, who was recently discovered when singing live at a after hours party in Drumpoet Community's club Zukunft, filtering out and now set to be one of the big summer house staples.
Man or Mistress – Levon Vincent
Hi-hats bounce around like giant sheets of metal before the track locks into a sustained groove, which allows the main hook – an indescribably heavy rave synth line – to be twisted around with unyielding, relentless vigour. Big plays all round, but you can be sure Vath is pumping this one out all summer.
Egoist – Gary Beck
This power track kicks off with a reduced groove and a compact rolling bass drum, evolving in an echoing snare and hi-hat inferno. `Egoist’ is more than just an efficient dance floor weapon, the inventively used subtle vocal samples and sexy groove this track creates a cool which just goes beyond the norm.
(5 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)
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