After his incredible reshuffle of 'Rock With You', here's the first take on 'Random Access Memories'.
Free to download - get involved.
Wednesday, 5 June 2013
Daft Punk - Doin' It Right (Reflex Remix) (FREE DL)
After his incredible reshuffle of 'Rock With You', here's the first take on 'Random Access Memories'.
Free to download - get involved.
Various Artists - Talking House Volume 2 (Local Talk)
That said, this morning I was ecstatic to see LT's 'Talking House Volume 2' finally hit my Inbox.
As selected by Mad Mats + Tooli, I'd say the Local Talk label truly represents the new sound of house, encapsulating every new trend, fashionable genre and cliche, mixing it up into an incredible, captivating, warm and wonderful frenzy. And all with the most sublime production values.
Check out HNNY's 'For The Very First Time', Dirtytwo's Midas Touch Version, and find out why they continue to be the deep house label du jour.
'Talking House Volume 2' is out via Local Talk on 14th June. | thelocaltalk.se
Play more, pay less
There's no doubt that my wages as a DJ have plummeted over the years.
From a fresh-faced 18-year old playing at brand new DJ bars in Portsmouth, I've seen a fairly significant drop in wages with each year that's gone by. From £300 for a 4-hour set in 2002 (safe to say I was a bloody rich Sixth Former with a weekly residency!), to some £150 for a 9-hour set in 2012 at last count, with the crowd numbering significantly more for the latter.
The digital revolution has apparently made our trade 'easier' and more accessible - the Sync button is a curse for seasoned, experienced DJs, a shortcut not present when I was learning to programme a set on a pair of belt-drive Geminis in a garage in 1998.
Anyway, The Frustrated DJ gives a really good, solid argument about the fate of the modern digital DJ. Take a read.
http://thefrustrateddj.blogspot.com.au/2013/05/the-rise-of-50-dj-those-who-undercut.html?m=1
Let me know that you think.
Stop.Look.Listen. Deep House Mix - June '13
I mentioned I'd had a stack load of new housey bits through over the last month, so here's a deep, soulful blend featuring some super-fresh forthcoming tracks from Lost My Dog, Reel People, Hot Creations and loads more. Enjoy!
Deep House Mix | June '13
01. Leon Ware - I Know You (Reel People Remix) (Reel People Promo)
02. Pete Dafeet & Miami Ice - Time (feat. Sara Brito) (Lost My Dog Promo)
03. Laberge - Falling Away (Terrence Pearce Remix) (Home Breakin Promo)
04. Joss Moog - Sitting On The Fence (Robsoul Promo)
05. Rhode & Brown - Under Your Spell (Gamma Promo)
06. Greg Pidcock - Blame Game (Hobo Shamed Mix) (Hot Creations Promo)
07. Russ Yallop feat. Aimee Sophia - The Journey (Crosstown Rebels Promo)
08. Janis - Movin Up (House Is OK Promo)
09. Mr. Fingers - Can You Feel It (Jakobin & Domino's Pump Up The Jam Rework) (Soundcloud) [download]
10. Nigel One - Up North Trip (Golf Clap Remix) (Soundcloud) [download]
11. Jakobin & Domino - Feel For You (Master) (Large Music Promo)
12. Steve Mill ft Anna Cavazos - Upside Down (Main Mix) (Muak Promo)
13. Sek - Come On Toshi! (Lost My Dog Promo)
14. Roland Nights - Do You Hear Me (Lost My Dog Promo)
15. Temporary Hero - Ballet (Andre Lodemann Remix) (Sidetrak Records Promo)
Sunday, 2 June 2013
Ella Chi - Gobstopper [Ben Cox SLL Dub Instrumental]
Tonight I'm delving into the archives.
Here's a wee dub remix I did on Ella Chi's 'Gobstopper' after meeting the lovely lady numerous times through my sets at WIRED.
A soul goddess if every there was one, and a beautiful lady to boot. Here's my dub version for free download. Enjoy and feedback peeps!
Saturday, 1 June 2013
Kid Loco x Captain Planet - My Daddy Ningani [Stop.Look.Listen. Lumpy Mash]
I was just in the toilet (where else??) and recalled this remix I put together last year. It came about while toying with a couple of my favourite tracks at the time, and by sheer fluke this little booty came together.
It’s a mash of Kid Loco - My Daddy Waza and the instrumental version of Captain Planet feat. Fredy Massamba – Ningani. I pinged it over to Dom Servini at Wah Wah 45s who thought it was worthy of radio airplay, but have sat on it since. All done on a rather sexy piece of software called mashup - get involved!
Anyway, here it is. Can't believe I neglected you lot! Download, play, and let me know what you think.
Stop.Look.Listen. Podcast #11
I've gone a bit world this week, in no small part due to the kindness of new friends IRMA Records in Italy and Far Out Recordings in London. There's also some cracking freebies from groovesters Soulection, as well as brand new tracks from First Word, Jalapeno and Fort Knox. Lovely stuff.
The mix is a little schizophrenic this week, as is the selection. Thankfully there's still no digital substitute to an experienced DJ. :-) Enjoy my lovelies and spread the word about these cracking new releases!
#11 - 27th May 2013
01. OL & ¥oin - Sink (Fine Grains Promo)
02. Lakim - Future Bounce (Soulection) [download]
03. Flako - What's That Calling Me (Project: Mooncircle) [download]
04. Dwele - Lady (Sango & Lakim Edit) (Soulection) [download]
05. Kilo Kish - Give It 2 U (Cover) (Self-Released) [download]
06. Kraak & Smaak - The Future Is Yours (Ambassadeurs Remix) (Jalapeno Promo) [download]
07. Riot Jazz Brass Band - Paradox (First Word Promo)
08. Fort Knox Five - Once Again feat. King Kamonzi (Fort Knox Promo)
09. Basement Freaks - The Last Train (Jalapeno Promo)
10. Leon Ware - I Know You (Original Mix) (Reel People Promo)
11. Thabo & The Real Deal - Hey Mama (Bandcamp) [download]
12. Jaidene Veda - If Only (Elle's Chill Reprise) (Jaiveda Productions Promo)
13. The Blue Hammock - Wonderwall (IRMA Promo)
14. Hawa - Gone Away (Favorite Recordings Promo)
15. Benoit Viellefon & His Orchestra - Minor Swing (JohnJohn Records Promo)
16. Joyce Moreno - Dor De Amor É Água (Far Out Recordings Promo)
17. Christian Lisi - Besame Mucho (IRMA Promo)
18. Unknown - I Want Your Love (Soul Clap Records)
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Stop.Look.Listen. Interview - Tall Black Guy (First Word)
Tall Black Guy is one of the most talked about soul artists of the year, with his latest album '8 Miles To Moenart' being met with rapturous praise right across the web.
The album is a real journey showcasing numerous musical influences in a multitude of styles. Through broken beats, disco drum patterns, hip-hop attitude and soulful melody, this long-player plays like a story, reading like a book that's impossible to put down. It results in a carefully choreographed selection that, much like a great novel, should be devoured in one sitting.
With such an obvious emotive and biographical undertone, it got me wondering about the personality behind the story, the influences, the inspiration. So I asked him. Here's what he had to say.
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BC: What’s your name and where d’you come from?
TALL BLACK GUY: My name is Terrel Wallace aka Tall Black Guy Productions and I'm originally from Detroit Michigan, moved around a lot so some people think I'm still in Chicago or the D but I currently reside in the UK.
BC: What three records would sum-up your musical influences and why?
TALL BLACK GUY:
1. Summer Madness by Kool & the Gang
2. In A Sentimental Mood by Duke Ellington & John Coltrane
3. I Can't Help It by Michael Jackson. They have all been instrumental in shaping the way I create my own sound.
BC: What was the last live act / DJ you saw that left a lasting impression on you?
TALL BLACK GUY: Benji B, I saw him perform at an Open event in Norwich. He knows how to pick some dope tunes and has a lot of skill as a DJ.
BC: Grab your choice of music device, press Shuffle and list the first three tracks that come up. Tell us in a few words why each has earned a place in your playlist.
TALL BLACK GUY:
1. Play Dis Only At Night by Pete Rock, from one of my favorite albums from 2001 I used to play this song consistently 5 times a week while driving around Detroit.
2. I Couldn't Love You More by Sade, I'm a huge fan of Sade...always have been. This song by far is one of my favorites.
3. Nighttime Maneuvers by Little Brother. To me Little Brother are one of the last hip hop groups to make music of this quality in 2004 aside from The Roots or De La.
BC: What’s the secret to your sound?
TALL BLACK GUY: Can't tell you that its a secret! Practice, practice and more practice is my main secret.
BC: What or whom most inspires you and helps focus your musical creativity?
TALL BLACK GUY: God and my family
BC: Which music producer do you think is going to be making waves in 2013?
TALL BLACK GUY: There are quite a few that I check for, but Kenny Keys, Diggs Duke and Doc Illingsworth are probably the ones I check for the most.
BC: What’s next for Tall Black Guy?
TALL BLACK GUY: To continue making music that I'm inspired to make with the artists that I respect. That's all anyone who loves music can ask for.
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'8 Miles To Moenart' is out now via First Word. Check the album sampler out below and grab yourself a copy from Juno Download here.
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