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Touch of Class Records is proud to present “Once Upon A Time” an EP recorded by producer, vocalist, DJ, Navid Izadi. Hailing from San Francisco, Navid Izadi makes it an art to combine multiple influences in his music, his earlier experiences constantly resonating through his productions. Here he brings us a two-part track, with remixes by Tone of Arc and Kenneth Scott. Recorded in the Lower Haight district of San Francisco, this EP is the imprints fourth release, heralding the musical qualities that the label stays true to: a combination of sophisticated and eclectic rhythms executed with style and poise.

Part one of the original track is laid down with a moogy bass line and met with classic 808 style percussion textures mixed with provocative vocals and laughter about a night out-- taking us on a groovy ride through the colorful and transient streets of San Francisco. Part two evolves from a sexy and playful escapade to a stripped back, dreamy after-thought with the sounds of a xylophone in the background and Tone of Arc delivers a 303 bass line remix that electrifies. Kenneth Scott’s remix delivers an early 90s vibe taking it back similar to the classic sound of The Orb’s Little Fluffy Clouds Cumulonimbus Mix by Pal joey. The entire EP embodies a family affair with contributions by all San Francisco bred artists.

This last year was a big one for Izadi with releases on Wolf & Lamb & Soul Clap Records, but his creative output doesn’t stop there. Besides performing live, Dj’ing and producing quality tracks, Navid Izadi has done vocals featured on tracks alongside Deniz Kurtel, Soul Clap, Signal Flow, and close friends PillowTalk.

Artist: Navid Izadi
Title: Once Upon A Time feat. Aya
Label: Touch of Class Records
Catalog Number: TOCR004
Format: Vinyl & Digital
Beatport Exclusive: April 21st
Vinyl & World Wide: May 5th

A1. Once Upon A Time Pt. 1 feat. Aya
A2. Once Upon A Time Pt. 2 feat. Aya
B1. Once Upon A Time feat. Aya (Tone of Arc’s Late Night Storytelling Mix)
B2. Once Upon A Time feat. Aya (Kenneth Scott Remix)
Digital Only. Once Upon A Time feat. Aya (Signal Flow Pad-a-pella)

Once Upon A Time Pt 1 feat Aya

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When we started throwing our Dancing On The Charles parties next to Boston’s most famous river back in 2008 we had no idea it would become the inspiration for a now annual music compilation showcasing the immense talent of Boston's electronic music producers. In fact we had no idea we’d ever even have our own record label! Yet, here we are in 2014 proudly presenting the second edition of DOTC. A collection of music embodying the spirit and persistence that once fueled those epic riverside summertime parties and continues to guide the Boston dance music scene. 
 
Dancing On The Charles Volume 2 picks up where Volume 1 left off and features an even more diverse range of music. An overall deep feeling is this years’ theme as we dive into a 4 track DJ Sampler to lead up to the full 13 track compilation. 

Featuring repeat contributors and new Soul Clap Records recruits: Tuck Diggz (working alongside Mystery Roar), Tate  Masimore aka Chas Bronz (who presents his new project The Sheffield Boys with young guns Smeed & Suspence), Bon Jonson (this time appearing as Nightriders), and all around disco dude Brenden Wesley, round out the sampler and give us a taste of what is to come from the full compilation.

CREW DOWNLOAD

Tuck Diggz - Fantasies feat. Mystery Roar

Coming out on Wooden Dunes - available: May 12th on Juno:
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26th May all other stores.

Vocals by @bbjames
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Sound Of Your Soul (ft. BB James) (FSQ Caribbean Dub)

It's Been Done Before EP - coming soon on 12" Vinyl and Digital platforms via Steve Bug's Dessous Label.

Vinyl available on the 2nd of June 2014, Digital shortly after.

Pre-order Vinyl: http://www.juno.co.uk/products/alex-blaxx-its-been-done-before/534671-01/

Label Blurb:
Alex Blaxx drops four original tracks for Dessous Recordings following a couple of very well received releases on Buzzin' Fly and Sccucci Manucci. Blaxx now resides in Manchester by way of Cape Town - both cities with strong house music credentials. Blaxx himself excels in lush house productions with plenty of soul and a lot of dance floor knowledge.
The EP's title track 'It’s Been Done Before' gives a healthy nod to the hugely fertile period of New York house in the 1990s, but retains a freshness and spark that sets it apart from many of his contemporaries. It's highly musical and organic, with hugely effective hooks, builds and pads that will bring smiles to the faces of dancers worldwide.
'Gilmore Heureux' is a darker affair, with a raw evolving groove with a Detroit flavor. It's got plenty of grit, and a few innovative twists and turns along the way.
'All the Difference' slows the pace slightly, unwinding a killer groove driven by a piano and punchy drums. About midway through a sublime synth bass joins the fray, and the track lifts off into the ether.
Beatport customers will also get 'Heartburn' - a driving house burner with piano stabs, 90’s vocal hooks, and a relentless and intoxicating groove.

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A1: Alex Blaxx - It's Been Done Before

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