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Native Roots - Trip to Durban (Main Mix) Sample

•	Artist: Essential-i feat Samantha Faison
•	Title: Directions (Nativeroots Edition)
•	Label: Deeptone Recordings
•	Cat.Nr.: DTR018
•	Release Date: 14 November 2013
•	Format: Digital Download
•	Genre: House / Deep / Soulful	
•	Digital Distribution: Static Plastic Distribution
•	Publisher: Phatkat Music / EMI

A SLAMDUNK!!!
Directions by Dj Essential-i is a valiant comeback and solid mission statement backed by American songstress Samantha Faison and SA's Vuky J and Nativeroots. This cut changes hands three times with the Nativeroots Main Vocal Mix, Vuky J's Soulful Vocal Mix and Nativeroots dub with the charm of Samantha Faison flowing without sounding gimmicky. 

The EP is too heavy and provides an optimistic jolt to the contemplative proceedings and also fits well within the nostalgic premise. An instant classic supported by the likes of QB Smith, The Advocate and Vinny Da Vinci. A great job well done of setting a high standard to the South African House scene with cascading drums, funky guitars, gentile piano keys and soothing strings to the mix, establishing an unexpectedly classical and groovy blend. It all adds up to one impressive EP, especially since Essential-i has been in silence for the past 2 years.

Essential-i has done great things after all.

Tracklist: DTR018

1.	DIRECTIONS (NATIVEROOTS MAIN VOCAL MIX)_ 9:59
2.	DIRECTIONS (NATIVEROOTS INSTRUMENTAL)_9:56		
3.	DIRECTIONS (NATIVEROOTS EXTENDED VOCAL MIX)_12:01
4.	DIRECTIONS (NATIVEROOTS DUB)_7:56
5.	DIRECTIONS (NATIVEROOTS DUBSTRUMENTAL)_7:54
6.	DIRECTIONS (VUKY-J'S SOULFUL VOCAL MIX)_10:02
7.	DIRECTIONS (VUKY-J'S SOULFUL INSTRUMENTAL)_9:58

Essential-I feat Samantha Faison - Directions
Written & Composed by I.Riba & Samantha Faison
Co-Produced by Mindlo & Vuky-J for Nativeroots Media
Music by I.Riba & D.J Vukeya
Arrangement & Programming by I.Riba & M.M Ngcobo
Vocals by Samantha Faison

Licensing and more info: deeptonerec@gmail.com
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(P) PhatKat Music Publishing, EMI

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DTR018 Essential - I Feat Samantha Faison - Directions (Nativeroots Edition)

•	Artist: Essential-i feat Samantha Faison
•	Title: Directions (Part 2)
•	Label: Deeptone Recordings
•	Cat.Nr.: DTR020
•	Release Date: TBA
•	Format: Digital Download
•	Genre: House / Deep / Soulful	
•	Digital Distribution: Static Plastic Distribution
•	Publisher: Phatkat Music

The second installment of the much supported single by Essential i and Samantha Faison titled Directions is now ready for your indulgence. With two new mixes to add to the successful first collection. Enjoy!

Tracklist: DTR020

1.	DIRECTIONS (ESSENTIAL I'S DEEPER MIX)_ 9:48
2.	DIRECTIONS (ESSENTIAL I'S CARNIVAL MIX)_12:00

Essential-I feat Samantha Faison - Directions
Written & Composed by I.Riba & Samantha Faison
Co-Produced by Mindlo & Vuky-J for Nativeroots Media
Music by I.Riba & D.J Vukeya
Arrangement & Programming by I.Riba & M.M Ngcobo
Vocals by Samantha Faison

Licensing and more info: deeptonerec@gmail.com
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(P) PhatKat Music Publishing, EMI

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DTR020 Essential - I Feat Samantha Faison - Directions (Part 2)

Mindlo & Essential-i mix on Oskido's Church, Yfm.

Mindlo & Essential-i Mix on Yfm

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Essential i - Deeper Mood

Artist: Essential i
EP: The Flipside EP
Cart no: DTR025
Label: Deeptone Recordings
Country: South Africa

 Listening to ‘The Flipside EP’ makes it clear that Essential i is here to stay. This package is packed with energy and grooves like hell. The tracks clearly reach to what we like to call after midnight kind of sound: smooth, groovy, warm music with a distinct edge to it. ‘For The Heck Of It (Club Mix)’ is a perfect tune for keeping the energy on the dance floor at a constant level and is a lot more pumping than ‘For The Heck Of It (Street Mix)’. The other 2 tracks, ‘Burning’ and ‘Back To Front’ are sure to keep clubbers on their toes, providing the utmost atmosphere for trippy lighting and wandering hands. The Flipside is a testament to this house messiah’s spotless record of rolling out beats that are found at the depths of House music.

Tracklist: DTR025

1. BURNING_ 7:10
2. BACK TO FRONT_8:20
3. FOR THE HECK OF IT (CLUB MIX)_8:40
4. FOR THE HECK OF IT (STREET MIX)_7:39

All tracks Produced and arranged by: I.Riba
Licensing and more info: info@deeptone.co.za

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(P) PhatKat Music Publishing

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FOR THE HECK OF IT (STREET MIX)

FOR THE HECK OF IT (CLUB MIX)

BACK TO FRONT

BURNING

Artist: Essential i presents Ole
Single: I Can Feel It
Cart no: DTR026
Label: Deeptone Recordings
Country: South Africa

Deeptone Recordings together with our resident producer and engineer Essential i are proud to present Ole. A talented singer and songwriter from Pretoria with her latest offering titled "I Can Feel It" just after her successful afro soul single "African Child" in 2015.

Ole's latest creation together with talented session musicians The Deputy and Pontsho Masote is a blend of soul, jazz and house. A love song that will serenade listeners from the first note and get them moving to the jazz and afro infused beats.     

Tracklist: DTR026

1. I CAN FEEL IT_ ISRC: ZA-M14-16-00247
2. I CAN FEEL IT (INSTRUMENTAL MIX)_ ISRC: ZA-M14-16-00248
3. I CAN FEEL IT (RADIO EDIT)_ ISRC: ZA-M14-16-00249

Produced and arranged by: G.O Tladi and I.Riba
Lyrics by: G.O Tladi and I.Riba
Drum Programming by: I.Riba
Percussions: I.Riba
Keyboards: P.Masote
Bass and Lead Guitars: T.Mmushi 
Licensing and more info: info@deeptone.co.za

(C) Deeptone Recordings
(P) PhatKat Music, Favor NT Music

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DTR026_I Can Feel It PROMO DOWNLOAD

Artist: Various Artists
Title: Deeptone Remixed
Cart no: DTR027
Label: Deeptone Recordings
Country: South Africa

It's been over 5 years since Deeptone Recordings was established with a number of releases during the period. We now bring you remixes of some of the releases from our resident producers and artists. 

This package includes different tastes of the original creations ranging from Soulful to Afro flavors. Get to hear great interpretations of your favorite tunes from Deeptone Recordings.         

Tracklist: DTR027

1. BRYCE ANDERSON - MOONLIGHT (DEEPTONE REMIX)
2. ESSENTIAL I AND PONTSHO - PICTURES (NATIVEROOTS REMIX)
3. VUKY J - RENNAISANCE (ESSENTIAL I REMIX)
4. MINDLO & ESSENTIAL I - SECRET IN YOU (DEEPTONE REMIX)
5. MINDLO & ESSENTIAL I FEAT KENNY ALLEN - TRUTH IS TRUTH (CORNELIUS SA REMIX)
6. MINDLO & ESSENTIAL I FEAT KENNY ALLEN - TRUTH IS TRUTH (DEEPTONE REMIX)

Licensing and more info: info@deeptone.co.za

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(P) PhatKat Music, Neleh Productions, Mike Silver Music Works


Deeptone Remixed

DTR027_Deeptone Remixed - Various Artists

South Africa’s Mindlo & Essential I teams up with Chicago’s very own DJ Pap aka Black Mamba on this deep and soulful offering as their very 1st digital release for the year 2012. 
Mindlo & Essential I also known as the duo Nativeroots are two young music producers and djs from Pretoria (South Africa) who met in 2008 when they both liked each other’s sound at a local gig. They started working on projects as a duo and came up with a hit song called “Secret in You” which was supported on most popular radio stations like Metro FM and YFM. The release gave their dj careers a boost and helped them earn a place in the music industry having recognition and support from legends like DJ Christos, Vinny Da Vinci, Kanunu and Static Plastic. During 2010, the two got offers to do remixes from some of the world's leading producers including Abicah Soul, Jamie Thinnes, Black Coffee and Oskido which some of the remixed projects got licensed in most compilation albums which include Zakes Bantwini’s debut album, “Love, Light and Music”, House Afrika Grooves – Seasons Recordings CD and Nitology Beyond Audio. Mindlo and Essential I also collaborated with Theo Kgosinkwe on the album Grateful with the song titled Good Life. They got huge recognition when they got an offer to remix Black Coffee’s Juju which is highly rated around the world by djs like Rocco, Manoo and Lars. Their unique sound and skill of creating remixes caught the attention of many recording labels which include Electric Melt. The label offered the duo a chance to reproduce some of its legendary artist’s works like the late Busi Mhlongo as a project to honor the great artists of South Africa.

They were also chosen to do a presentation at the 2010 and 2011 SAMC (South African Music Conference) where they shared on their experiences and some of the techniques they use in the studio. Mindlo & Essential-I established their own record label called Deeptone Recordings in January 2010 where they release some of their music and help other artists with distribution. 

DJ Pap aka Black Mamba has been on the Chicago dance scene since the early Eighties (80’s), with the influence of his older brother who introduced him to a variety of the 70's dance music. After trading his electric guitar for a pair of turntables, he taught himself how to create and deliver sounding combination of incomparable Disco and 80's underground dance music. With influences such as Legendary Djs: Ron Hardy (Music Box), Frankie knuckles (C.O.D.'s and Power Plant) and Producer Larry Heard. While spreading this tribal and deep groove rhythm he established resident spots around the Chicago area such as a weekly underground spot called “Bonnie’s Basement on Chicago’s Southside. By the end of the eighties his name was all over the city of Chicago. Continuing his career as a DJ he played at the Future Shock with Mike Winston, Warehouse with Diz, Studio 57 with Brucio, Tequila Factory and established number of other guest and resident spots in the Chicago area, also being able to broadcast this signature sound coast to coast. Deciding to take his art to higher level this veteran Dj decided to write and produce his own music. These skills were first introduced on Nitelife Collective "So Happy" with co-producer Will Paris. Also creating various sounds for Lamour Records "Voices of Ituri", Distant Music "Talk to Me", Seasons Recordings "Come Back Baby" and numerous other labels such as Trax Records, City Deep and with his newest venture Raisani Records. Besides being a Dj/producer, Dj Pap started Muzic Vision Records in 2003 with Dj Fritz (SoulChild). With releases such as "Brighter Day" and "It’s the Rhythm”. With the birth of his new label “Mtima Muziki Recordings” with his long-time friend and partner, Chicago House Radio’s very own Denise aka Ms. Nycy. Dj Pap is maintaining the vital part of personal growth with a balance of knowledge and wisdom, while still contributing to the world of house music and staying true to the roots of pure Chicago dance music.

1. Mindlo & Essential i Feat DJ Pap - Soul Meditation (Main Mix)
2. Mindlo & Essential i Feat DJ Pap - Soul Meditation (Instrumental)

Composed by: Mindlo & Essential i
Produced and Mixed by: Mindlo & Essential i
Backup Vocals by: Pontsho Masothe
Keys and Bass by: Pontsho Masothe and Itumeleng Riba
Spoken Words by: DJ Pap AKA Black Mamba

(C) Deeptone Recordings 2012
(P) Phatkat Music 2012

info@deeptonerec.com
www.deeptonerec.com


Mindlo & Essential i Feat DJ Pap & Pontsho - Soul Meditation (Main Mix) Sample

A short sample of a collaboration between Nativeroots and MXO.

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Nativeroots and MXO feat Peppercons - Lavida Loca

New Deep House single by Essential i

Release Date: 

Traxsource Exclusive: 10/02/2021
Official Release: 10/03/2021

Holding Back

Essential I - Holding Back (Sample)

A House Music DJ/Producer from South Africa. Member of Nativeroots and Deeptone Recordings.

Despite becoming a household name in his early twenties, Essential-I has always maintained a humble and down to earth approach throughout his career. One of the first youngstars to break through to international acclaim on the strength of his production alone, Essential-I has since gone on to establish his own imprint, Deeptone Recordings and take the label right to the forefront of dance music. 

As a producer and part of Nativeroots, Essential-I has amassed an impressive collection of releases on the prestigious label GOGO Music. Essential-I has worked with artists as diverse as Samantha Faison, Pap Spencer, and more. But it is his genuine and unreserved love for the scene and bringing through new talent that has given Essential-I the longevity to remain at his best for so long.

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