Authors: Nick James
Review: M.O.D – Cocktail Chant
M.O.D. “COCKTAIL CHANT” Purple Tracks After much success with their release of “Dance Avec Moi” (Device Records) and the more recent recommended remix of “He is the Joy” by Donna Allen (Soulfuric), Juan Sunshine and Staffan Thorsell (MOD), are back at it again with their four-piece group, heading production on this funky house release. High-class
Review: Masdafarai ft Sirius – Forget You
Masdafarai ft Sirius “Forget You” (Robbie Rivera mixes) 1 Trax Originally produced by West London’s Masdafarai, a member of the Lazy Habits Collective, this latest release from record label 1Trax is a sure dance-floor success. Featuring vocals by Sirius, in a provocative sense: big room DJs pleasure to droppin’ this number. The highlight of
Review: Matt Caseli – Regina’s Sax Experience
Matt Caseli Regina’s Sax Experience Soulfuric Deep Ibiza legend and longtime Pacha “Funky Room” resident Matt Caseli returns with another chapter in the life of “Regina.” If you’re a native of Salt Lake City, you probably have seen Caseli mix down one of his mean sets @ the W Lounge on one of his many
Review: Louie Vega – Africa/Brasil
LOUIE VEGA “AFRICA/BRASIL” Vega/Maw Records Originally released on Louie Vega “Elements of Life” recordings, these unreleased mixes will definitely make it into your bag. Re-invented in a techy and raw groove by German producer Isolee, “Africa/Brasil” has never seen better treatment. Overlaying the whirling and clicking rhythms of the original version’s vocals and chants;
Review: Liquid People presents Danism ft Heidi Love – Inside...
Liquid People presents Danism ft Heidi Love “Inside my Soul” MN2S Liquid People have become established as one of the UK’s more desired productions teams by way of labels, including Africanism, Defected, Fluential and Peppermint Jam, to name a few. These heavy-hitters are back at it and they’re articulating with more precision than ever. Produced
Review: Knee Deep – I Won’t Let You Down
KNEE DEEP “I WON’T LET YOU DOWN” Knee Deep USA Soulful and thrusting grooves are the trademark of the infamous Knee Deep boys. Basti and Toddie, both in production and DJ-ing, are never too sophisticated or stuffed with loops, yet have managed to combine soul, funk and Latin into a sound that is downright charming. “I
Review: K.O.T Feat. Haze – Dreams
K.O.T. FEAT. HAZE “DREAMS” Defected Records From Kings of Tomorrow, including headman Sandy Rivera (“Finally” and “Changes”) comes the hit of the summer. The first edition of this release comprises Spanish boys Chus and Ceballos. Promised to be engineered for the New York and Ibiza megaclubs, this track is full of tribal sounds underlying the
Review: Kenshryo – Remember the Summer
KENSHRYO “REMEMBER THE SUMMER” Map Dance Records From Mr. Mike and Daniel Walther’s Swiss-based label Map Dance comes a soulful jazzy groove. Produced by newcomer Kenshryo, this track adds another colorful touch to the wonderful catalogue of the one-year-old label. It ncludes two remixes by UK-based production team Audiowhores (Adam Unsworth and Graham Lord), who
Review: Jon Cutler Feat. Pete Simpson – Runnin’
JON CUTLER FEAT. PETE SIMPSON “RUNNIN’” MN2S Records Cut from the stone of New York’s concrete jungle, this gem of a track, in its soulful and deep glitter, is more than a promise. Produced by Jon Cutler and featuring the smooth vocals of Pete Simpson, this lover of groove includes keyboards from Mike Patto (Reel
Review: Juke Joint – Baby Don’t Cry
JUKE JOINT “BABY DON’T CRY” Look At You Records From Denver’s Look at You Records, we have the latest release from this superb label. Featuring the vocal talent of Earl Bennett, this modern-day percussive ride takes you on an “old school” feel. Comparable to early recordings by Murk and Kings of Tomorrow (KOT), this