The Love That Hurts (feat. Bessi & Bigzy)

The Mint Experiment Volume 1

THE MiNT EXPERiMENT Volume 2

Like a Queen

The Love That Hurts (feat. Bessi & Bigzy) (Original mix)

Anemoia

Nostalgia

In January 2023, Huey Morgan invited me along to do a Block Party mix for this brilliant show on BBC6 Music radio. The timing was perfect as THE MiNT EXPERiMENT dropped just the day before, so I took the opportunity to mix in some of my work from this project with some of the jamz that inspired it including Dinner Party, Sa-Ra Creative Partners, Erykah Badu, Bodur, Juga-Naut, Victoria Port, The Free Nationals, Blue Lab Beats, Jerome Thomas and more... Thanks and respect always to Huey Morgan and Tom Whalley as well as Jamie Groovement for the continued support.

'THE MiNT EXPERiMENT' Block Party mix for The Huey show on BBC6Music 21/01/23

Featuring Byron The Aquarius & Sol Goodman

Where Do We Start!?

All It Takes

All it Takes

Genesis

Peace Of Mind

A mix I recorded for Jack Chi's club night in Brighton, Sub Love. Nice and dirty - lots of fun...

Sub Love Mix (J-Felix club set)

THE MiNT EXPERiMENT Remixes

The Love That Hurts (Jack Chi Remix)

Anemoia feat Juga Naut (Inkswel Remix)

Just Like a Queen (Foreign Concept Remix)

Just Like a Queen (Donnie Todd Remix)

Nostalgia (Payfone Remix)

Mr Scruff came down for a session at Brighton beach club in April '24 and I was really happy to be invited down to warm up. it ended up being a bit of B2B here and there and lot's of fun getting used to Scruff's beautiful mixer and delay set up. You can hear me getting used to this and a accidentally leave the delay return on during 'weak at the knees' by Steve Arrington - which actually works quite well - the space version ;) -  a few wonky moments from me, but would recommend trying out one of those mixers if you get the chance.  

The set started with me for the first hour, a bit of b2b with the funk material, then me for another hour-ish, then majority Scruff doing his thing brilliantly til the last hour or so when you'll hear more b2b fun. I'm such a fan of Mr Scruff, so for me this was a real joy. It certainly kept me on my toes Djing alongside Mr Scruff himself. I also really appreciate him recording the session and letting me share it. 

It helped me learn to worry less about mixing all the time and just enjoy selecting nice tunes with some vibe switchers here and there for re-setting and working through different styles. Cheers Mr. Scruff! And thanks to Brighton Beach House for treating us so well.

Brighton Beach Club Mr. Scruff & J-Felix 05/04/24

Love Come Down

Out 19th January 2015, “101 Reasons” is the debut release from new signing J-Felix on Tru Thoughts. The digital single lifts the lid on three addictive tracks with a heavy ‘80s funk lilt and a dubby rhythmic driving force, showcasing the sound of this Brighton based producer, singer and multi-instrumentalist as he works on his full LP.

Originally from Bristol, Joe F Newman grew up on a diet of D&B, hip hop and dubwise music, and was inspired by the approach of those he saw taking the DIY route in the electrically exciting scene of his hometown. After discovering the sources of so many of the samples he heard, he then fell in love with all things funk, jazz and soul, developing a particular taste for the P-funk and boogie sounds which now come through heavily in his music. “The 80’s wasn’t good for much, so I often hear, but when it comes to funk it was a fantastic decade!” he enthuses.

He has cut his teeth in an eclectic range of bands and musical projects, including touring internationally as Alice Russell’s guitarist, as well as having his work licensed to various compilations alongside the likes of DJ Vadim, Ta Ku and Opolopo (to name just a few) and picking up props from Mixmag and Hilly Dilly. He also absorbed a huge array of influences - from A Tribe Called Quest to The Clash to De La Soul; Jimi Hendrix to Snarky Puppy - before deciding the time had come to zoom in on his own sound. He was right to take the plunge; stepping out under his solo moniker, J-Felix, he found his woozy, heart-on-sleeve, P-funk laced songs quickly sparking interest.

Eager to create his own sonic stamp, J-Felix steers away from samples in his music, instead layering up his own vocal and instrumental performances; self-taught on a range of instruments including drums, guitar, bass, keys and synths, he has an impressive range to choose from at his fingertips.

While there is a clear identity running through the three tracks here, each brings a plethora of sonic flourishes to the party. The catchy and driving vocal of “101 Reasons” is a sincere ode to the value of excellent friends, woven through a happy-go-lucky, skip-along musical backdrop and a killer beat. “Lady T” celebrates the love of Newman’s life with a more abstract and upbeat, fluttering and romantic feel care of some artfully chopped up synth and vocal samples and a rhythm track that pays homage to “All night Long”, a classic with a groove that Newman can’t get enough of. “So Nice (It’s got to be)” continues his innate positivity: “I have always loved music that lifts you up somehow”, says Newman. He keeps the feeling alive and fresh, and steers well clear of cloying, with forward-looking twists and unique atmospheric touches like layering chunks of recorded street noise among the percussion track.

As well as tinkering away in his funk factory, Newman also teaches music production and holds youth workshops, which ensures he is always on his toes and pushing himself towards new skills and tricks. His wide-ranging appreciation of music makes him a killer DJ, too; J-Felix plays at Tru Thoughts’ London party at The Forum in February, with more shows – both DJ and live act – to be announced. As a fan of Tru Thoughts from way back, Newman feels the stars are aligning: “It is amazing to sign to Tru Thoughts and to be acknowledged as an artist; to have my music supported by such a reputable (and friendly) label. Considering my influences and favourite music, both on TT and elsewhere, and especially after touring with Alice Russell, it feels like a natural home. And”, he tantalisingly suggests, “I look forward to collaborating with other artists on the label, a ball which has already started rolling...”


So Nice (It's Got To Be)[101 reasons EP out now]

B-side booty call funk to my latest single, 'Patience feat. Abi Flynn'... Enjoy. .

Late Night SOS

Live version of the album track 'Time - ft Abi Flynn' with the full live band featuring Charlie Drayton (bass), Creeda Kirkham (drums), Jack Kendon (trumpet), Sophie Paul and Abi Flynn (vocals) with myself on guitar, keys, BV's and samples. 

Time (Feat Abi Flynn) - LIVE for focusrite/ Northbrook College Masterclass

My remix of the mighty Lakuta's single, Rice and Peace

Lakuta - Rice And Peace (J-Felix Remix)

An edit/ flipped version of Leon Bridges 'Bad Bad News' Taken from his latest album 'Good Thing'. Taking a quality modern jazz/Soul track and making it a touch more dancefloor friendly.

Good Thing/ Bad News

101 Reasons

Late Night S.O.S

Time (feat. Abi Flynn)

One of These Days (I Just Wanna Treat You Right)

Be Thankful - EP

Give Me Some of That (Titeknots Remix) [feat. Afua]

Be Thankful for What You Got (feat. Sol Goodman)

Give Me Some Of That - EP

Glide (Dreeemweaver Remix) [feat. Emeson]

Bookings: joe@rewiredsound.co.uk
http://www.jfelixmusic.com
http://www.tru-thoughts.co.uk/artists/j-felix
SHOWS:
May 17th - DJ set @ The Great Escape - The Beach stage, BTN
May 18th - Full live band @1BTN Weekender - Fortune of War, BTN
June 8th - Dj set w/ Jazzie B - Steyning Festival, Steyning 
June 23rd - DJ set @ Patterns, BTN
July 26-30th Dj sets + live PA w/ Sophie Paul @ Soundwave, Croatia
September 15th - Dj Set @ Nova Batida - Lisbon
September 22nd - Dj Set Heart of Brass- QOH, LDN

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