FMK Podcast Vol 10 - Alec Troniq - 17 Again

Tracks I repost shld be played on an as huge as possible soundsystem.
For maximum pleasure and details you usually wouldnt HEAR - nor feel...
If you don't own a system like that start beeing a DJ - and use other's systems. And you might start travelling clubs and 5star hotels. :)

Few weeks ago I was DJing for the GORILLAZ!
Their ofcourse bearded manager just yelled "U r doin it! U r doin it! Watch your ass! Gorillaz ladies around!"
A few days later Wu Tan Clan. They superhappy - me superhappy.
A groupie wanted RZA to show her how to become a DJ.
RZA replied over a fourty times: "You don't become a DJ! You ARE a DJ if you ARE a DJ! START DJING! HE is a DJ cuz HE-IS-DOIN-IT!"

If you have to leave the city and move to the country side to train DJing to the perfect tunes L-O-U-D - so DO IT!
PERFECT tunes optimized played with and loud - GRAB YOUR AUDIENCE!
And make ma happy.
May peace and my liked tunes be with you - and them.

Jah bless.

"Times are gettin' prettier tough." – Lily G. Ysgavyn

"Why is everyone so ready to think the worst is over?" – Zosie

"TO ERR IS HUMAN  TO FORGIVE DIVINE" – Unknown

*The complete collection of all 122 of Dr_Ice's mixes (including the "Ice Paks" as well as the "Seasonal Mixes") is hosted on Mixcloud and is available here: http://www.mixcloud.com/Dr_Ice

His Background: Dr_Ice was forced into early-retirement in March, 2018 when his mixer, laptop, and favorite pair of jeans were stolen from a U-Haul in Santa Fe, New Mexico (which is otherwise a really nice town). He hadn't been actively mixing music for about 2 years (and was in the process of moving back home to Texas after living in California) when this event took place, so the Dr_ took it as a sign that the proper time had come to exit the Ice Age and pursue other musical interests, namely the acoustic guitar. 

On Soundcloud: While Dr_Ice definitely continues to seek out new music on Soundcloud, since he's no longer posting new material, he can't justify paying Soundcloud's fee into perpetuity simply to host his old mixes, especially when there's a solid, free alternative for folks like him (Mixcloud). That being said, he will be forever grateful to Soundcloud for opening a much wider world of electronic music than he would have known otherwise. Music found on this site has been down right motivational, inspirational, even transformational. Many of the Dr_'s recent travels, and lots of his best friendships and memories, trace moments right back to this site. Thank you for that, Soundcloud.

Established in 2009 by Berlin-based DJs and producers Jakob Hildenbrand and Franziskus Sell, known, praised and recognized by fans and followers of electronic club music under their conjunctional moniker Format B, Formatik Records was initially installed as a homebase for the pairs own productions.

After their so-called Motor Funk-sound, a forward thinking take on pumping, straightforward, high octane electronic music represented both by releases on labels like Highgrade Records or Stil For Talent as well as an endless string of captivating live sets, had caught the attention of clubbers and media alike the pair felt the need to create a platform of their own that would grant them full creative freedom as well as unlimited quality control for a fertile and fecund future.      

Whilst taking care of the A& R side of things Format B teamed up with electronic music veteran Hawks Grunert on management duties, setting up an imprint that soon gained massive traction, became one of the major forces on the global club circuit and quickly grew way beyond the teams initial plannings and intentions.
 
With its core sound being defined by the powerful Motor Funk / Tech-Funk production of its founders Formatik Records soon became home and mothership for a vast array of likeminded producers and friends whose single releases are still rocking dancefloors all over the place.

Spreading the labels trademark sound further and catering towards the needs of an ever growing fanbase the label soon expanded and started to set up Formatik Records club nights and showcases all over Europe back in 2014, selling out  shows and leaving punters in awe whereever these nights are taking place.

Aside from carving out an in demand niche as club promoters the Formatik Records crew also started to take care of their artists bookings with their very own booking agency Formatik Booking which was subsequently renamed, restructured and relaunched in 2017 under the name of VIVID Artists which is now successfully handling things bookingwise for a good portion of the labels roster plus a carefully picked selection of other aspiring as well as well established artists and performers.

In addition to these musings the ever busy Formatik Records team established a second, rapidly growing musical outlet in 2017. Embracing a broader musical spectrum than its Motor Funk-oriented mothership, the freshly founded label FMK+ provides a home for a new generation of producers covering a wide range of electronic club music incorporating a musical spectrum including all things House, ElectroHouse, TechHouse, Techno and beyond. With more than 10 red hot releases within the first year the new FMK+ branch has received much love amongst DJ's and from an international dancefloor crowd and quickly turned out to be a launchpad for fresh, upcoming talent from all over the globe.

Branching out even further Formatik Records launched an additional subdivision in early 2018 – FormatikSounds. Focusing on the ever growing demand for high quality samples and grooves this specific and one of a kind label provides exclusive sample packs for DJ's and producers alike, starting operations with Format:B's “TechHouse Signature Cuts”, an acclaimed release which sees the upfront production team unveiling some of their best kept secrets soundwise, catering to the needs of every creator of contemporary club sounds of today.