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'Isis (Magic Carpet Ride)' - The new single by Hot Natured.

Our debut album 'Different Sides of the Sun' is OUT NOW! po.st/HotNaturedDSOTS

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Isis (feat. The Egyptian Lover)

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Hot Natured featuring The Egyptian Lover - Isis (Magic Carpet Ride)

Church Lady - Dennis Ferrer (Sasco Dj Remixer) 2013 EP

SLAPPED UP SOUL’s last release IN LOVE which featured CIRCLE OF FUNK & LIFFORD received great feedback from the likes of VINNY DI VINCI, JOSH MILAN, ANDY WARD, TRINIDADIAN DEEP, GLEN THORNTON, MARQUES WYATT, E MAN & many more.

This next release is packed, loaded & ready to go. It’s the 12 release on the label & comes from a group who are no strangers in the SUS camp but this time CIRCLE OF FUNK have teamed up with one of the most famous male voices in the house scene which happens to be the legendary ROBERT OWENS to bring you INVISIBLE.

The original mix is a deep groove with melodic melodies & an infectious Bass line which rides nicely through out the track, Sprinkled with the heart felt vocals & spoken word from ROBERT himself. Be sure not to miss FLEX’S GARAGE MIX as this is a bumpy groove which will certainly get you shakin your ass on the dance floor, Think TODD EDWARDS & you’ve got the idea. 

Robert is most known for his worldwide smash on the track TEARS which featured with FRANKIE KNUCKLES & SATOSHI TOMIIE back in 1989 & also was a part of the FINGERS INC. crew which featured RON WILSON & LARRY HEARD.

INVISIBLE!!!!!
We hope you will find a place for this track in your life.


Circle Of Funk Ft. Robert Owens - Invisible (COF Original Mix, Instrumental & Flex's Garage Mix)

Zoo Brazil  Feat. Philip  – Heart's A Legend(Kuprianov Remix)

The brand new album from UK house veteran 'ATJAZZ' and South Africa's rising star 'JULLiAN GOMES' featuring the amzing vocal talents of - Osunlade, Clive Astin, Zano, Wunmi, Robert Owens, Zano & John Agesilas.

Martin Atjazz & Jullian Gomes have put together what is an incredible electronic dance album accompanied by some of the industries most sought after vocalists. An album born out of their love of music, this block of well-crafted work oozes honesty and forward thinking. Not being bogged down with industry demands. They have made an album that Martin describes as 'us on a plate'. The styling behind this sonic masterpiece begins with an instrumental song entitled 'Poor Man', a song reflecting the hardships of surviving on making emotional and deep dance music. Then we're straight into the vocal realm with 'Philosophy', this soulful slider with vocals performed by Osunlade outlines the difficulties in relationships within the music industry and further afield when people maybe not be sharing the same 'Philosophy'. From soulful vocal drenched songs such as 'Turn Back To You' featuring house hero Robert Owens play through, we start to really get a grounded feel to what this album is about, 'Two guys making music for the right reasons'. Dark and edgy songs like 'White Rose' & 'Overshadowed' seem to complete this technically polished album and whatever you like about house music, you'll find something here for your taste. An incredible electronic body of work which tells an emotional story, of both Atjazz & Jullian Gomes' lengthy journey through this musical jungle. 

This is a Must Buy for any Deep House enthusiast out there.

OFFICIAL CD REALEASE DATES: Africa 09.09.2013 / Worldwide 14.10.2013

Tracklist:

01. Poor Man
02. Philosophy (feat. Osunlade)
03. Overshadowed (Album Version)
04. Turn Back To You (feat. Robert Owens)
05. AWI
06. Here To Stay (feat. Zano)
07. White Rose
08. Agbara (feat. Wunmi)
09. Breathe The Light (feat. Clive Astin)
10. Grow (feat. John Agesilas)

(c) & (p) 2013 Atjazz Record Company
All rights reserved.

Distribution:
Prime Direct (World Wide)
Sony Music (South Africa)

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Atjazz & Jullian Gomes - The Gift The Curse (Preview)

My current favourite track on repeat..................

The RAH Band - Messages From The Stars (Atjazz Remixes) (Atjazz Remix)

Dennis Ferrer - Son Of Raw - Ibadan (2006)

Double Dutch Bus

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Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus

London Grammar - Sights (Dennis Ferrer Remix) - Ministry Of Sound (Snippet - 2014)

Circle Of Funk, 'Feelin it' vocal, Ft Lifford
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Circle Of Funk ft Lifford – 'Feelin It' (Vocal) Release date 14/11/2011

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David Morales presents The Face returns for the follow up to his hit single 'Needin' U'. The original mix of this collaboration with  Kym Mazelle dropped in January and now both Sami Dee and Morales himself deliver the remixes. Coming soon on Def Mix Music.


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David Morales pres. The Face feat. Kym Mazelle - Lovin' (David Morales' NYC Mix)

If there was ever a waited-on collaboration in the African Electronic Music sphere it’s this one.  In the one corner we have Kaysha, the Kinshasa-born Zouk titan who relocated to France and eventually to Portugal where he is based. In the other sits Boddhi Satva whose storied upbringing also took him from Central Africa to his adult life in Europe. Both share a unique worldly outlook that affords them a unique profile of supporters between them from places as far afield as the Middle East to the Caribbean.

Both producers have circled each other in the many years spent cultivating a musical relationship.

And now that the time is right, the two reward their fan bases’ collective anticipation on Boddhi’s new album Transition with the song Mama Kossa. It’s a truly special occasion that warrants another first: Kaysha takes to the booth singing in his native tongue Lingala – something he has never done before.

From early in his career Kaysha learned how to seamlessly switch from genre to genre so conveying the ancestral message to a whole new audience will be effortless. A little closer to home, Martin Atjazz jumps on board to contribute a remix to Mama Kossa sure to delight fans of the luminary House DJ/producer, and of good music across the board.


CREDITS:
Produced by: Boddhi Satva
Composed by: Boddhi Satva & Kaysha
Arranged by: Boddhi Satva
Vocals Written, Performed, Mixed and Arranged by: Kaysha
Song Mixed by: Boddhi Satva
Mastered by: Martin Iveson
Remixers Credits:
Atjazz Astro Dub: Editing and Additional productions by Atjazz
Mr. de Shada Remix: Remix & Additional Productions by Mr. de Shada
Executive Producer: Boddhi Satva 
Co Executive Producer: Louie Vega  
Cover Art Direction: Keyezua
Text by: Phiona Okumu
Label Manager: Yves'Sifa 
Executive Director: Boddhi Satva
Licensing: sifa@offeringrecordings.com 
Bookings: ivan@offeringrecordings.com

PUBLISHING INFOS
Offering Recordings (Sub Published by ATAL Music), Luis F. Vega (Niconane, BMI), E. Mokolo/Sushiraw Publishing

 LINKS
http://www.boddhi-satva.com
http://kaysha.com/
http://www.offeringrecordings.com/

Boddhi Satva feat. Kaysha - Mama Kosa (Atjazz Astro Dub)

Available now from - http://www.zrecords.ltd.uk/new-releases

Listen to the full track here - https://www.beatport.com/s/d8x7dsfnrp2q

"Reach Out" was one of many killer cuts on Sean's debut album released late last year. Now Atjazz gives the track an energetic bumpin’ remix full of swingy house energy.
 
Sean's Paradise edit makes more use of the Mr Fingers type techy riff and vocal refrain from the second half of the song, whilst his Extended original is in the timeless deep vocal house territory which we love him for. 
 
DJ Reactions:
 
Danny Tenaglia – Great, thanks
DJ Spinna - Smashing Pumpkins!!!
Tensnake - Thanks, nice one
Golf Clap - Really nice mixes. Couldn't decide which I liked the most
Tony Humphries - Great song and slammin' remix by Atjazz!
Ralph GUM – Nice
Rainer Trueby - Nice one, thanks!
Robert Owens - Great track, all mixes
Louis Benedetti - Full support. Thanks!
Giom - Nicely done guys
Fred Everything - Props to my man Atjazz as always
Shur-i-kan - Yes Atjazz!!
Luke Soloman - Liking At Jazz remix
Jask - Nice one
CJ Mackintosh - Quality stuff as always
Hed Kandi - Wicked package guys. Digging all 3 mixes
Paul Trouble Anderson – Kool
ATFC – Good stuff
Booker T - Wicked mix
Richard Earnshaw - Oozing quality!


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Sean McCabe - Reach Out feat. Hannah Khemoh (Atjazz & Sean McCabe Remixes)

02. Dennis Ferrer feat. K.T. Brooks - How Do I Let Go (Dj Vivona Dream Remix)

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Atjazz DJ Mix - TSL

Album out now including exclusive gear + free download at www.miguelmigs.com

Miguel Migs & Om Records are proud to present "Outside The Skyline", the third artist album from Miguel Migs, a genre-crossing creation including collaborations with an extraordinary range of vocal talents: original disco diva Evelyn "Champagne" King, first lady of musicianship Meshell Ndegeocello, Berlin based singer Georg Levin, bossa nova phenomenon Bebel Gilberto, UK soul sensation Sonny J Mason, and reggae legends Half Pint, Freddie McGregor and Capleton, alongside two vocalists who have been regular co-conspirators over the years, Aya and Lisa Shaw. 

The Distance feat. Aya

Like Today is the first single from the upcoming album 'Confiturisme' set to release on the 11th of November 2016 through Magnetron Music.

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Like Today

Falco Benz - Like Today

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"A fine collaboration between Opolopo, Roy Ananda & Sacha Williamson with their distinctive sounds blend into one. With spacious grooves from opolopo , Hammond & Rhodes sounds from Roy Ananda, tops with Sacha’s lustry and warm spoken words with very profound thought. Add an intriguing mix by Larry A and a soulful piano ballad by Tokyo soulful sensei Namy and you're going to fall in love with this soulful release!

Produced by Opolopo & Roy Ananda
Composed by Opolopo & Roy Ananda
Vocal & Lyrics by Sacha Williamson
Remixes by Namy & Larry A"

OUT NOW! OPOLOPO, Roy Ananda - Transformation feat. Sacha Williamson (snippet)

Available now at Spotfy, Apple Music, Beatport & Traxsource

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Ben Macklin - I Need You

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Groove Assassin & Sol Brown - Get Together

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Atjazz - Programme Sunlight (Suol)

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It’s Suol Summer Daze season. That one time of year, where we gather artists from the extended Suol family to put together tracks we believe add an extra kick to the positive vibes coming from sunbeams and summer atmosphere. These are gifted producers from different parts of the world sharing one common denominator - soulful deep house music.

After some years of the compilation being released in the familiar format of an album with a tight tour de force of tracks, we've decided to try with a new form - this issue will be a series of 3 compilation EPs. The intention of it being, to give all these strong and independent tracks a sharpened focus. Each EP will therefore consist of 6 high-quality, exclusive and previously unreleased tracks from both Suol and the extended family.

This EP takes off with Atjazz’ “Programme Sunlight”, which is an electronic, emotional & trippy deep summer groove.

We hope you enjoy this wonderful premier here at the official Atjazz Soundcloud page. :) x

Suol Summer Daze 2017 Pt. 1 EP

Atjazz - Programme Sunlight (Suol)

We like our sunsets in Rio with an extra funky kick and we know just the man to provide the soundtrack. French producer Madji'k aka James Rick returns to Dopewax with another audio beauty. High on the heels of his previous debut "'Cause You Love Me," found on the #1 Dopewax Approved: Kenny Dope and Friends comp, he hit us with the fun-filled housey follow up, "Forceful Rhythm (T'chida)." He adorns this Brazilian House jam with a funkin' bouncy bassline on the original and throws in bit more Latin groove on the Dub Edit. Perfect for some fun in the sand.

Credits:
Writer​: (M. Hocine)
All tracks produced, written and arranged by Madji'k.
Published by: Dopewax 3 Music (ASCAP)

Executive Producers: Kenny Dope & Tracy "Treydawg" Moralez
Artwork Layout: Tracy Moralez
2016 Dopewax LLC a Division of K-Dope Productions LLC
www.kaydeerecords.com
Demo submissions: TracksforKennyDope@gmail.com
Licensing: Kdopeproductions@gmail.com
Label Management / PR: Joe Berinato joeB@dopewaxrecords.com

Twitter: @dopewax_records
Facebook: Dopewax Records

"Forceful Rythm" (T'chida)

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Madji'k "Forceful Rythm" (T'chida Original Edit)

Gilles Peterson's Havana Cultura Band - Orisa feat. Dreiser & Sexto Sentido
Digital release: 21st May 2012

01. Atjazz Love Soul Remix
02. Atjazz Astro Dub
03. Chancha Via Circuito Remix
04. Alex Patchwork Remix
05. Original Album Version

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Gilles Peterson's Havana Cultura Band - Orisa feat. Dreiser & Sexto Sentido// Remixes

Extremely limited 12” (300 copies worldwide) and ONLY AVAILABLE exclusively from Sounds of the Universe record store and Soul Jazz Records (www.soundsoftheuniverse.com)

This unique Art+Sound 180 gram vinyl only is the second release on our own Sounds of the Universe label and features music from Tevo Howard on one side and exclusive hand-etched art engraving by graphic artist Kutmah on the other side. 

New generation Chicago house artist and DJ, Tevo Howard, is also the son of legendary bluesman Rick 'Poppa' Howard. ‘Summer Romance’ is the new exclusive track made for our new Sounds Of The Universe label, launched by Soul Jazz Records.

 

Tevo's sound incorporates drum machines, melancholic melodies which reference Detroit alongside the deep warm sound of New York. But above all it is a sound matured at home in the heart of house music, Chicago.

 

Graphic artist Kutmah is the California-raised illustrator and DJ who has worked with many of the Los Angeles underground electronic hip-hop community - Gaslamp Killer, Flying Lotus, Gonjasufi and Dabrye - through his affiliation with the Dublab collective and the groundbreaking electronic/hip-hop club 'Low End Theory'.




Tevo Howard - Summer Romance (Sounds Of The Universe)

Atjazz presents vocal and instrumental remixes of Moment.  He perfectly distills Moment’s summer vibe to its simplest form gracing it with a heightened sense of timeless elegance. Atjazz needs no introduction. His contribution to House Music have infused a jazzy depth globally for more than 17 years.   

Musaria feat. Saturna - Moment (Atjazz Vocal Mix) - Headset Recordings

REEL PEOPLE MUSIC are delighted to present the ATJAZZ remixes of THE LAYABOUTS feat. SHEA SOUL – ‘PERFECTLY’. 

Originally released as a single back in 2010 and also featuring on THE LAYABOUTS debut album FUTURE RETRO in 2012, PERFECTLY is a much loved song which now receives the full works from MARTIN ‘ATJAZZ’ IVESON. 

Soulful music at its finest!!

For more info on all of our artists & releases go to www.reelpeoplemusic.co.uk

Perfectly (Atjazz Remixes)

Perfectly (Atjazz Vocal Mix)

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The Layabouts feat. Shea Soul - Perfectly (Atjazz Vocal Mix)

"Roots Of Soul remix EP" release date 14 Dicember 2012

1 Night With You (Yoruba House Mixes)
Addittional production by Osunlade for Yoruba People's Music
Recorded and Mixed @ Oya's House, Imerovigli

2 Night With You (Yoruba Soul MIxes)
Addittional production by Osunlade for Yoruba People's Music
Recorded and Mixed @ Oya's House, Imerovigli

3 Roots Of Soul (Atjazz Remixes)
Remix and additional production by Martin Iveson for Atjazz

4 Sunshine (Ezel Remixes)
Remix produced by Ezel Feliz 
All instruments performed by Ezel 
Recorded at The House of Spirits Studio, Barcelona , Spain 2012

5 With Me Come Fly (Dodi Palese Remixes)
remix produced by Dodi Palese
recorded at South Vibes Studio, Salento, Italy
mixed by Max Gardini @ Groove Factory Studio, Bologna, Italy 2012

6 Sinphony From The Universe (Mop Mop Remixes) 
Additional production by Andrea Benini at Mop Mop Studio Berlin.
Keyboards by Alex Trebo.


Roots Of Soul (Atjazz Remix)

Carla Prather Feat. Terry Hunter "Just Do it" Coming Soon On T's Box Recs. Get your sneak preview of whats set to be one of the summers hottest rec. follow on twitter  @djterryhunter @tsboxpromo
Out Now On T's Box Recs http://traxsource.com/title/218568/just-do-it

Carla Prather Feat. Terry Hunter "Just Do It" T's Box Recs.

Swimsuit (Album Version) feat. Faberyayo

 Kid Fonque & Dj Whisky Feat. Zaki Ibrahim - Be (Atjazz & Jullian Gomes Remix)

‘Be’ remix is provided by deep house stalwart, ‘Atjazz’ and South African production prodigy ‘Jullian Gomes’ – a pair who frequently team up for in-studio experimentation and artistry. Cloaked in a steady groove, their remix bubbles with warmth and charm. Driving drums are layered with sun-baked chords before Zaki’s celestial vocals cast their spell. Infectiously spirited and intense, this mix will find itself at home on deeper dancefloors.

Words by: Heather Mennell

CREDITS:

Written by Zaki Ibrahim, Allan Nicoll and Mandla Sibiya 
Lyrics by Zarah Ibrahim
Remix & Additional Production By Atjazz & Jullian Gomes
Mastered by Martin Iveson at ARCo. Labs
(p) & (c) 2013 Atjazz Record Company
Design by Stuart Boyd. www.subism.co.uk
Executive producer: Martin Iveson
Atjazz websites: www.atjazz.co.uk | www.atjazz.co.uk/label

Zaki Ibrahim, Kid Fonque & Dj Whisky - Be (Atjazz & Jullian Gomes Remix)

CIRCLE OF FUNK

Circle of Funk have their roots firmly in Bristol, the music capital of the UK’s South West – all four members – Lee Robinson, Paul Stephenson, Andy Caulfield and Daniel Ankrah were born there.

Bristol has given rise to many music greats including Tricky, Portishead, Roni Size, Stanton Warriors, Smith and Mighty, and the legendary Wild Bunch who later became Massive Attack. 

Lee and Paul met at College in Bristol and started out in the music business as “The Cutz”, which soon became one of Bristol’s most prestigious underground Hip Hop shows, and resulted in them being featured as guests on Radio One’s Tim Westwood show. 

In 1998 they formed a DJ duo called Culture Shock, their apt name reflecting the extraordinary, envelope-pushing music that they played. They made a name for themselves in and around the bars and clubs of South London, especially around the Brixton area. These haunts included the popular venues of the Bug Bar and Loughborough Junction, and at the end of the evening they would hand out CDs to the regular clientele. The CD’s were compilations of UK and US underground music including soulful house, rare groove and funk as well as exclusive promos from important record labels such as Swing City and Defected. The guys had also travelled to New York where they were given promos and music from some of the most prominent and cutting-edge DJs, and these mixes were also included on the CDs. The feedback was extremely positive and Culture Shock gained quite a following, however the name Culture Shock was in no way unique, and the boys needed a name that would make them instantly identifiable from the other DJs, producers and musicians on the scene.

In 2000, Lee’s school buddy, Andy Caulfield joined them and “Circle of Funk” was born. Andy was already an established DJ and Producer from the days of The Cutz, and his combination of musical tastes, refreshing attitude, and talent complemented the group perfectly. The trio were buzzing off the vibe, and compiled more mixed CDs to hand out at gigs. They were in demand for nights such as City Loud and Pushca and were soon given an opportunity by Bristol house music veteran Deli G (The Touch) to play in their home town. The guys were great fans of Deli and he became both a guru and an inspiration for Circle of Funk, helping them out with advice when needed. Deli is still in touch with Circle of Funk and continues to mentor and assist them to this day.

The group’s first international booking came in 2003 when they travelled to beautiful Croatia, full of excitement and not knowing what to expect. Croatia was new territory for UK DJs and a whole new experience for Circle of Funk. They spun at the capital of Zagreb, the coastal town of Zadar and a small village called Koprivnica, making many new friends on their travels, revelling in the vibe and soaking up the culture. Such was the impact of the initial visit, that the boys subsequently returned to Croatia a further three times, receiving a warm welcome each time.

In 2005 social media became a novel and good way of promoting themselves and Circle of Funk created a MySpace page to post their music. They received very good feedback globally, and it also allowed them to listen to a whole network of other musicians via the wonders of the internet, hence opening up a whole new window of opportunity for them. Circle of Funk felt that their music was improving enough to approach vocalists and they contacted Mandy Senior who was working with Basement Jaxx at the time. Mandy gave them the chance to remix her track “Games”, and this coincided with the boys’ decision to create their own label – “Slapped up Soul”.

In 2006 Slapped up Soul came to fruition with “Games” being the very first release. Circle of Funk distributed the single around as many of the London record shops as they could including the legendary vinyl joints: Uptown, Black Market, Know How records, Bar Vinyl and Vinyl Junkies. They soon realised that they couldn’t distribute the record as widely as they needed to, and their close friend Derek told them about a distribution company called One Nation. One Nation loved the track and took all of the copies to sell (except for a few which the group kept as souvenirs). This was the first and only time that Circle of Funk produced vinyl. The digital age was dominating the music scene and many DJs were ditching their vinyl in favour of new technology.

Lee became a MySpace addict, enthusiastically connecting with other musicians and producers worldwide. He formed a strong friendship with a young producer from Bristol called Daniel Ankrah a.k.a. Blackjack and introduced Blackjack’s music to the other members of the group. The boys met up with Daniel to work on a project initially, but everybody soon agreed that Daniel should become the fourth member of Circle of Funk, and so the trio became a quartet.

In 2007 Lee and Paul travelled to their first Winter Music Conference in Miami and networked with some of the DJs, producers and artists that had inspired them from afar. They used the opportunity to promote “Games” further, giving the vinyl to the people who they had been unable to reach before. It was in Miami that they met Tank Martinez who touched them with his words of wisdom, telling them to believe in themselves and giving them some new-found confidence. Sadly Tank Martinez has since passed away, but he lives on in Circle of Funk’s consciousness and a future release will be dedicated to his memory.

They returned to the UK motivated and inspired, and it wasn’t long before the next release was completed – The Janet Walsh EP which featured the tracks “In the City” and “M4 Movements”. This time the release was promoted digitally to various DJs and producers around the world, and the boys were delighted to receive their first positive feedback from the New York Legend DJ/Producer Jon Cutler.

In 2009 Circle of Funk were invited to play at the Winter Music Conference in Miami while promoting their fourth release on Slapped Up Soul - “Control Room”. It was very well received both in the US and the UK, and helped to enhance the label’s reputation further. The track grabbed the attention of Phil Asher, head of the Restless Soul label and production team, and a turning point came when Phil placed “M4 Movements” at the top of his “Ten ‘outta ten” UK chart in the February 2009 edition of DMC magazine.

Producing music is more than a hobby for the Circle of Funk boys – it is both a passion and a way of life, their unique talents being a gift from God. They are a group that like to surprise their audience by pushing the boundaries of dance music, and their diverse cultural heritage (the group have ancestors from Jamaica, West Africa, and Ghana as well as the UK) is reflected in the depth and richness of their deep soulful house grooves.

Their musical influences originated in the 80’s soul music scene with performers such as Michael Jackson, Chaka Khan, Adeva, Loose Ends and Kym Sims. Their inspiration grew with 90’s Old School hip hop where they became more immersed in the music around them and started to follow legendary producers including DJ Premier from Gang Starr, Pete Rock and CL Smooth, Kenny Dope, J Dilla, MF Doom, Mobb Deep, Heltah Skeltah, A Tribe Called Quest, Notorious BIG, EPMD, and Public Enemy. In fact the first LP that Lee bought was “It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold us Back” by Public Enemy.

Paul became heavily involved in the competitive DMC Turntablist scene in the mid 90’s and he started to follow celebrated DJs including Stevie Dee, Rob Swift, Mista Sinista, DJ Qbert and the late Roc Raida.

The boys enthusiastically absorbed as much knowledge as they could from their older peers such as Grant and Delge from Massive Attack, Tricky, Roni Size, Stanton Warriors, Deli G, Mike Shaw, DJ Lynx, and other extended family members, friends, and associates from Bristol’s vibrant musical landscape.

Circle of Funk continue to cement their reputation in the production world and are currently receiving great feedback from the likes of David Harness, Andy Ward, DJ Spinna, Mr V, Danny Krivit, Josh Milan, Phil Asher, Jon Cutler, Boddhi Satva, Abicah Soul, Vinny Da Vinci, CJ Mackintosh, Grant Nelson, Hippie Torales, Booker T, Graeme Park, Tyrone Francis, Bugz in the Attic, Simbad and many more.

The boys have been invited to remix tracks by many artists including Louise Golbey, Rightside ft Ronnie Canada, Alliance DC ft Rachael Calladine, and MrBougx from South Africa which is due for release towards the end of 2013 and already receiving 'rave' reviews.

They have also been delighted to feature remixes from “Flex” aka Paul Francombe who has known Dan from their schooldays. Flex’s remixes have featured on Circle of Funk’s releases of “In Love” and most recently “Invisible” ft Robert Owens.

Robert Owens is a well-established artist, having featured on many great house tracks including Frankie Knuckles and Satoshi Tomiie’s classic hit “Tears”. The boys regard it a great honour and pleasure to have collaborated with such an inspiring and talented artist, and Robert has played a major role in reinforcing their belief in what they do. 

They are also working with top male and female vocalists such as close friend Lifford Shillingford (who featured on Artful Dodger’s “Please Don’t Turn Me On” and Circle Of Funks very own “Feelin It”), Natasha Watts – Purple Music (and also Soul Survivors Best New Artist 2013), Dawn Tallman, Frances Mary and Charlene Samms.

Circle of Funk promise some exciting future releases including a collaboration with one of their idols – Mr V, as well as working with a variety of artists to produce different genres of music including Nu Soul, Downtempo and Electronica. There is always an element of surprise in their work which they hope will keep their music edgy and intriguing.

They recently teamed up with soulful house producers Wipe the Needle (Lee Gomez and Mikael Nybom). We can expect some dynamite project collaborations and remixes from this heavyweight force who will be not only producing deep house music, but also groundbreaking downtempo, nu soul sounds.

The fans can look forward to several international gigs planned with live singers, a label launch party for Slapped Up Soul and its artists, more free exclusive downloads of back-catalogue works and mixes, Circle of Funk merchandise, a brand new interactive website and a new radio show, all coming very soon.

Look out for much more to come, and a bright and bold future as Circle of Funk continue to move forward, bringing innovation, vibrancy and ingenuity to the dance music arena.

Circle Of Funk Ft. Robert Owens - Invisible (COF Original Mix, Instrumental & Flex's Garage Mix)

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