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jazz y to me

Eclectic Trillaxation

bangers

Groove it

Taken from the Long Player "On My Way"

About 

What leads an individual to walk the often obsessive path of the crate digger? Raiding filthy basements and accumulating back-breaking stacks of wax on a tantalising search for the unearthed groove, Kon cites early exposure as the source of his calling: "One of the first physical records I fell in love with was Electric Light Orchestra's El Dorado. The music on that LP is incredible, climatic strings, and full of amazing songwriting. To digest and absorb music with such depth is the best thing for a 4 year old. Get 'em going young! I know this is part of the reason why later in life I searched further than what was just on the radio."

This search began in a city with a thriving live music scene and a small, significant but overlooked nest of remarkable DJ and b-boy talent: the esteemed Floor Lords crew represented through the 80s, the team behind the notorious Dope Jams record store cut their teeth in the 90s, and, today, the globetrotting Soul Clap duo call Boston home.

Kon's father was a drummer, and his love of the break not only inspired the quest for the funkiest rarities that birthed the iconic On Track and Off Track compilations, but also informed his approach to the edit. Check the 'Nite Time Remix' of 'Hooked' as the perfect introduction to his style: breaking things down to the bare essentials, the rhythm section takes on a life of its own in what has fast become the definitive version of an already classic disco workout. Kon's output has given new life to this art form, and on the road to mastery he studied the golden touch of editing and remix masters Walter Gibbons and BBE label-mate John Morales.

The natural next step for this beat-juggling heavyweight was a return to the  crafting of his own original productions. Bringing together a close-knit team of musician friends, Kon has revived a longstanding partnership with BBE and recorded his debut album titled On My Way. Kon's first productions were committed to tape in the early 90s when he a formed a rap group called Mikst Nutz. Their demo was given heavy rotation by DJs Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito, and, in 1992, Jive Records came close to signing the project. 

Since then, his sound has evolved with the musical influences he's absorbed during the last two decades of his crate digging career. The one constant throughout the eight tracks that comprise On My Way though is the funk, a term Kon breaks down with his trademark wit: “Funk. A word often used for many different things. There are more terms that can get confusing too, like boogie, modern soul and disco. I don't know what they mean, really. I just know that I either like it or I don't. I guess we need these words to define sounds and genres though. Some would even argue that P-funk just isn't funk. Even if you think it's not funk, it's still funky. Sheeeeeeet... what would Dr. Dre, Snoop and The Chronic be without it? Exactly!”

Upon this bed of funk-laced rhythms straddling house, disco and boogie drift the soulful keys of Yuki Kanesaka, a friend who was first introduced to Kon via Boston's aforementioned Floor Lords crew. “I was told I needed to link with this amazing player and Yuki is brilliant. He comes from a DJ background, so not only can he play, but he 'gets it' as well. The chops are there, and working with him is a breeze because I can reference a style of playing, or specific sound and era, and he knows exactly what I mean.” 

We are also treated to the unmistakeable vocals of UK talent Ben Westbeech, who Kon first met at the Southport Weekender. “I was with Amir leaving to catch the car service back to our hotel when I heard a guy yelling our names. Turns out it was Ben, and I had no idea he knew about our On Track compilations. And in turn he seemed to be shocked that I knew who he was! I've always liked Ben's work and I was staying in London with him when we first cut this tune. It was originally recorded to a totally different track that was all samples.”

The musical arrangement of On My Way reflects a deep understanding of dance floor dynamics, and Kon honed his craft as a DJ playing at house parties in the 80s, coming from a party rock background where all styles were thrown into the mix. He remembers looking up to Boston radio jocks like DJ Jesse McGee and DJ T-Clark, while records like Cash Money & Marvellous' Ugly People Be Quiet influenced his technical craft: “They contained scratches that were ahead of their time. I really didn't have any mentors, except for these records and the mixes those guys would do on the radio.”

Kon's love for wax is for life, but he has little time for those passing judgement on a selector's format of choice: “It’s a DJ’s skill set and taste that matters. Music is meant to be shared and spread to as many as possible. Who cares what medium I choose to play my music from? We are messengers, period. Nobody owns the sounds that are blasting out of the speakers except the actual musicians. You may own the little piece of plastic it’s recorded onto, but that’s it. Fools need to stop trippin’. I’m not caught up in the hype. I still buy vinyl and I know it’s the coolest medium to store music on. Nothing can beat it. The feel, the smell, the labels and so on, but I can’t take vinyl with me when I die. Now the sounds that have fed and nourished my soul, I take with me everywhere I go. I can take them with me to the grave, or where ever I end up when my physical shell can no longer take it. The music itself is staying with me forever.”

In On My Way, a rich cultural heritage has been distilled into an upfront album of burning dance floor action, showing us why the BBE-crowned 'King of Digging' has for so long remained a formidable, worldwide musical icon.
	


On My Way - Instrumentals

All Night (Everybody)

Kon - All Night Everybody- feat. Amy Douglas

New remix for [re:jazz]. Official release date: July 19!

"NEW VIDEO FOR THIS TUNE (ORIGINAL MIX NOT THIS RMX): WATCH HERE: youtu.be/rJpCMkcMbUA

Second single from the latest album Kaleidoscope, written by MATTHIAS VOGT produced by AXEL REINEMER (Jazznova), accomponied with a great remix by the "man of the hour" OPOLOPO from Sweden and a video produced by german director CASPAR ARNHOLD.

"At first glance" introduces new [re:jazz] vocalist Mediha. its not done on purpose, but this song - written by Matthias Vogt - is dealing with a first impression, it is about being underrated at first sight. The subtle instrumental with all its fragile structures underlining this mood. Medihas voice, an upright bass, wurlitzer, drums, congas and a jazz guitar - a plain and simple instrumentation and arrangement. A beautiful melody. this is AT FIRST GLANCE.

Very happy to have Opolopo with his funk driven disco remix contribution on board for this release. A true "future" classic. Opolopo is Yoruban for "plenty", a word that best exemplifies the diversity of this production wizard’s musical voyage. Opolopo is the man of the hour with his outstanding remix for Grammy nominated vocalist Gregory Porter "1960 What" an many other remixes and collaborations for The Sunburst Band, Mario Biondi, Azymuth, Dazz Band, Mr. V, and Lanu (The Bamboos) in the last years.

The release (original title not rmx) is accomponied by a video from director Caspar Arnhold. Caspar earned money as assistant and editorial photographer during school days. He studied acting & theatre in London After several years as an actor Caspar has directed, photographed and produced numerous short and feature films, interactive projects, commercials and coporate videos since 2005. Won "German Film Awards" Best Film up to 7 minutes 2004. He lives with his family in Frankfurt/Main and Berlin. www.caspar-arnhold.de
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Title : At First Glance Feat. Mediha (Opolopo Remix)
Artist : [re:jazz]
ISRC : DEQ921300001
Publishing Info : written by Matthias Vogt
Produced by Axel Reinemer & Matthias Vogt
Additional Remix Production: Opolopo
Vocals: Mediha Rustempasic
Vocals recorded at Basement Loft Studio Frankfurt
Mastered by Analog Mastering.com
Published by Nordend Entertainment Publ.
© INFRACom! 2013 / www.infracom.de / www.rejazz.de"

[re:jazz] Feat. Mediha - At First Glance (OPOLOPO Remix)

813Beats - Crying Flute * frozen *

If you want to dl this, head to my fan page, https://www.facebook.com/kon1200 Click the "free kon dl" icon, hit the " like " button for an aiff.  I recreated the cuts and took the Nas acapella  and freaked it over Ukeys cover.
Yuki "Ukey" Kanesaka is the keyboardist featured on my lp " On my way " ... he also released a project called "Monolog", a collection of hip hop songs done in his style. Yuki played every instrument on this project as well as getting Ahmad Jamals piano tuner on deck. . Shout to the homie Caserta.

THE WORLD IS KONS VS UKEY VS NAS

shit im so over this song

JDante x JuSoul - Moves

Midnight Man

Before I Self-Destruct

Do You Think About Me (Album Version (Explicit))

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Epidemic -  Past the margin (feat. Tragic Allies) [Cuts by DJ Tha Boss][prod. by Jesse James]

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available HERE

Rainy Streets ("The Break of Dawn" VINYL coming in April!)

Gitdown

Julian Malone from Chicago. Mixtape Diff.Rnt coming soon. 
http://stonesthrow.com/jumalone

(Image stolen from Mason London. Thanks Mason.)

Julian Malone - Give A Eff

keineideeistneu EP

Sippin

Schoolboy Q - FIGG GET DA MONEY 

SetBacks Dropping Very Soon

Schoolboy Q - FIGG GET DA MONEY

Bow Down / I Been On

Chet Faker - Live Sessions, recorded in the old Buttery Factory, Newsted, rural Victoria, Australia. 

To download go to: http://www.facebook.com/Chetfaker

Watch the series here: http://www.youtube.com/user/ChetFaker

Love and Feeling and No Diggity taken from the EP - Thinking in Textures - available on iTunes. 

03 No Diggity

KOOL A.D. and KASSA OVERALL present:
KOOL & KASS: PEACEFUL SOLUTIONS

KOOL & KASS ARE PEACEFUL SOLUTIONS, A SYNCRETIC SUPERSOUL THAT HARNESSES THE MAGNANIMITY OF THE PACIFIC AND ATLANTIC OCEANS THROUGH RAPS THAT MERELY SOUND LIKE THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE BUT ARE IN FACT BOTH ASTRAL AND SOUTHERN HEMISPHERIC IN SPIRIT AND RHYTHMIC NATURE

Official Music Video for lead single "PLEASANCE (WDGAF)" - 
www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3W7EqBmcss 

koolandkass.bandcamp.com

PLEASANCE (WDGAF) (PROD. CARLOS OVERALL)

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The Singles

You & Me (feat. Eliza Doolittle)

Buy on iTunes

A fantastic journey through the waltz mode! Hope you enjoy! 

Starlight Waltz

Rose Windows / Sub Pop http://www.subpop.com/artists/rose_windows

The Sun Dogs

Wartime Lovers

Rose Windows - Wartime Lovers

MELO-X | MOJITOS AND LITTLE DRAGON (PROD. BY ABJO)

Production by Abjo
Vocals by MeLo-X
Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by MeLo-X at "The Bermuda" Studio in Brooklyn. 

@midnightabjo
@Soulection 

[LYRICS]

[VERSE 1]

Mad soul, star glow production by AbJo
function is for cash flow
Trucking it to Glasgow
And other spots on gods globe
Lord knows long roads
Got me Feeling like I'm deciphering Morse Code
Gotta get the Message right
HiFi high life definition i defy
Laws of gravity and flight
Taking off till I'm getting all
Respect and record label calls
And if they don't give me what I'm owed
They cud kiss these salty balls
U can go ahead and pause
I press play its OK
Cruising at an altitude
That's higher than your eyes can see
Higher than mount Everest
Smell me it is heavens scent
Been the greatest ever since
I exited my mothers split
Exits don't exist in this
Frame of mind that I am in
Lemme paint the picture
Cause if i don't win then life must end
There is no plan B or C
this is all I see for me
Wealthy life living nice
Mojitos and sandy feet

[Chorus]

Sipping on mojitos x3
Playing little dragon

Sipping on mojitos.. hey
Mojitos.. Hey
Mojitos..and playing Little Dragon
3X

Sipping on mojitos.. hey
and playing Little Dragon uhh Dragon

[Bridge]

Ritual reunion
Got me 
In trouble again

[VERSE 2]

I'm at it to win
Loosing is never a thing
That I am factoring in
Factories packing my
Single for u to attain
who's really buying the thing
We just download it for free
Then we spread the Mp3
And never think about artist
Paying studio fees
People their needing to feed
Goals that they try to achieve
But we keep making it happen
Packing and rocking these shows
Touching souls as they accumulate into records sold
Can't wait for the summer to come
On the beach with bucket of rum
From the moonlight to the rise of the sun
Little dragon playing everybody waving waving
And
Their

[CHORUS]

[VERSE 3 VAMP OUT]

Sitting by the pool side
Chilling with my crew I'm
feeling right
music in the air I'm
enticed by the summer time vibes.. yeah
nothing fights this feeling
as Yukimi's singing 

[CHORUS]

Sipping on mojitos.. hey
Mojitos.. Hey
Mojitos..and playing Little Dragon
3X

Sipping on mojitos.. hey
and playing Little Dragon uhh Dragon

Mojitos and Little Dragon (Prod. AbJo)

Written by Blitz the Ambassador
Produced by Optiks
Mixed by Figub Brazlevic

DOWNLOAD HERE: http://blitztheambassadordikembe.bandcamp.com/track/dikembe


THE WARM UP EP
Inspired by one of the greatest shot blockers and defensive players to ever bless the NBA. Dikembe Mutombo. 'Afropolitan Dreams' coming soon.

DIKEMBE!

Tamala - Him (DJ Mitsu the Beats Remix)

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STOP TRYING TO CHANGE MY PASSWORD AND GET A LIFE.
Been here for years. 
Thank you all for the support, much Love.

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