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LUMBERJACKS IN HELL AFTER PARTY > ADE AMSTERDAM BOILER ROOM OCT 20 2013. SHOUTS TO BAPTISTE FOR EQ/MASTERING THE AUDIO FOR YOUR LISTENING PLEASURE...

KON BOILER ROOM SET RE-EQ! ADE PARTY

A MIX OF SOME OF MY MULTI TRACK REMIXES FOR GILLES PETERSON WORLD WIDE SHOW ON RADIO 1 BBC.

KON'S MULTI MIX PT.1 4 GILLES PETERSON BBC 1

Hands On

Gil Scott-Heron
(April 1, 1949 - May 27, 2011)
Much Love and Respect ♥♪

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Gil Scott-Heron - Home Is Where The Hatred Is ( Ramsey Hercules Edit )

@kon in the mix for Gilles on 6Music last week. Food for the soul!

Tracklist:

J Dilla & DJ Came feat. - Love Junkee (Ruckazoid Remix) (Unreleased)
George Benson – Star of a Story (Kon Remix) (Unreleased)
Star Blazers – Danger Zone (Kon Remix)
Daniel Crawford – Nightrida (Beats For Change)
Donnie Elbert – Going Up In Smoke (Suger Hill Records)
New Executives – Wake Up (Unknown)
Nico Van Der Linden – The Groove (Unknown)
Quincy Jones – Emerald City (Red Edit)
George Duke – I Want You For Myself (Epic)


Kon Mix on Gilles Peterson Worldwide (GPWW920)

Jazz, funk and soul mix from master collectors Kon & Amir.

On Track 5- Kon & Amir(1)

On Track 5- Kon & Amir(2)

On Track 5- Kon & Amir(3)

On Track 5- Kon & Amir(4)

Brazil 45, number 32 - http://www.mrbongo.com/products/tom-ze-jimmy-renda-se-jorge-ben-take-it-easy-my-brother-charlie-7

Ze’s ‘Jimmy Renda-se’ is instantly recognisable thanks to the driving lead guitar intro and funk drums; Tropicalia at it’s finest. The track is taken from his 1970 self-titled LP. As sampled by Ameriie on ‘Take Control’ and recently included in the soundtrack to ‘The Man From U.N.C.L.E’.

We thought it was time to release this all-time classic samba-rock/MPB song by Jorge Ben, also known as ‘Take It Easy My Brother Charles’. Taken from his self-titled 1969 LP on Philips Brazil and also released on a 7” EP the year before.

Sampled by Drumagick on their Drum & Bass big hitter ‘Easy Boom’.


Jorge Ben Junior - Take It Easy My Brother Charlie

Another preview of the upcoming Kon & Amir Off Track III album by Amir

AMIRS BRASIL MIX

One of James Brown's Soul Sisters. According to Mr. Brown's autobiography, Vicki Anderson was the best female singer he had in his revue. She Joined Brown in 1965 replacing Anna King and she held her position there until she was replaced by Marva Whitney 3 years after in 1968. But she re-joined after Marva departed in 1969 for further three years until Lyn Collins took over. She disapeared after she left Brown for a while and resurfaced in 1975 with a single, featuring a cover of Rufus & Chaka Khan Hit Once You Get Started and Bobby Womack's Stop On By on Browns I-Dentify label, but this single failed to do any damage, and after this, Vicki never showed any signs to do studio work but she was regulary appearing in James Brown Funky People revue in the late 80s, and again with Bobby Byrd in the early 90s.

Vicki Anderson - Message From The Soul Sisters (George T Refix)



A cracking mix of old skool hip hop and wonderful soul and funk by Kon that he did in the summer of 2004.


1. CHUCK CHILLOUT KOOL CHIP ACCA/ TAANYA GARDENER NO FRILLS BLEND
2. TSKI VALLEY/ CATCH THE BEAT
3. JAZZY 5 MCS/ JAZZY SENSATION
4. PIECES OF A DREAM/ MT.AIRY GROOVE
5. SEQUENCE/ FUNK YOU UP
6. FREEDOM/ GET UP AND DANCE
7. SUGARHILL GANG / 8TH WONDER
8. RUN DMC/ SUCKER MCS (DUBBED OUT)
9. ROSE ROYCE/ DO YOUR DANCE LIVE EDITS
10.FATBACK BAND/ GOIN TO SEE MY BABY
11. DR. BUZZARDS ORIGINAL SAVANNAH BAND/ GREEDY G (BLEND)
12. ROLLING STONES / MISS YOU (QUICK MIX)
13. RAY PARKER JR./ FOR THOSE WHO LIKE TO GROOVE
14. THE TIME/ GET IT UP
15. PRINCE/ I WANNA BE YOUR LOVER (LIVE EDIT)
16. LISA LISA/ WONDER IF I TAKE YOU HOME
17. OLLIE AND JERRY/ AINT NOT STOPPIN US
18. LENNY WHITE/ PEANUT BUTTER
19. TOM BROWN/ THIGHS HIGH
20 SKYY/ HERES TO YOU 12"
21.THE JONES' / SUMMER GROOVE 12"
22. MAXX TRAXX/ DONT TOUCH IT
23. STARPOINT/ GET READY GET DOWN 12"
24. GREYSHIP DAVIZ/ THIS GROOVE IS ON THE LOOSE 12"
25. PIERCE BROTHERS/ PARTY PERSON (THE DRUNK EDIT)
26. SESAME STREET THEM SONG OUTRO

Kon (kon & Amir) Catch The Beat

07 Roy Ayers f  Mary J Blige  Everybody Loves The Sunshine

Kon & Amir (BBE Records) | Gilles Peterson Worldwide Podcast (Nov 2010)

Time: 90 Mins
Style: Soul, Jazz, Funk, Disco Edits & Beyond.
DJ: Kon & Amir (BBE Records) + Gilles Peterson
Recorded: Radio Podcast, Nov 2010 

Two kindred spirits join Gilles in the studio for in-depth chat, laughs and the sharing of marvellous music. 

Kings of diggin’ Kon & Amir both share Gilles’ voracious appetite for record collecting so there are plenty of killer tunes spun here, including a bunch of the duo’s own special DJ reedit from Nov 2010.

SOUL OF SYDNEY 105:  Kon & Amir (BBE Records) on Gilles Peterson Worldwide - Nov 2010

We just found this classic KON & AMIR mix we used as promo for our 2nd birthday celebration back in 2012 when we had legendary KON in town to headline our bday celebration. This one was on heavy rotation back in the days, check out the mix in full below. 

DJ: KON & AMIR (BBE Records) Redbull Train-Wreck Mix | Disco, Latin, Funk Heat.

Style: Disco, Latin, Funk Heat.
Time 65 Mins.

About the mix: 
Ok first off, Amir and I did a mix for Red Bull Music Academy. This mix is just about all uptempo disco soul...and its LIVE !!! 2 turntables and a mixer...no protools..no programs..no tricks.

Tracklist: 
Dancing Free (Kon Edit)By Hot Ice   
Comin on StrongBy Calendar   
Georgia AfterhoursBy Popcorn Wylie   
Make Me Believe In YouBy Patti Jo   
I'm Your PimpBy Skullsnaps   
What About LoveBy Marboo   
It Really Hurts Me GirlBy Carstairs   
We are the OnesBy Benitez   
Prana Man (Kon Live Edit) By Prana People   
Just As Long As I Got You (Al Kent Edit)By Love Committee   
Only The Strong Survive (Magick Edit)By Billy Paul   
Catch Me On The Rebound (Kon Live Edit)By Loleatta Holloway   
One More Try (Ely Escobar Edit)By Ashford & Simpson   
The New York BusinessBy Lloyd And The Joys    
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Like legendary treasure-hunters, Kon & Amir have spent the past 30 years excavating record bins finding gems to pierce ears with. Fortunately, everyone gets to share in the riches of their labour with the release of their mixtapes and compilations. Long forgotten musicians are getting their proper dues and appreciative audiences are being turned on to some amazing music. Since first putting it down together in 1997, the duo has released a total of eight albums; various On Trackinstallments of critical acclaim, another album called The Cleaning, and an album appropriately titled,The Kings Of Diggin along with DJ Muro from Japan. With their wildly-successful Off Track series on BBE Records, they have managed to salvage some of the greatest music you’ve never heard. Audiences who are tired of being force fed sub par music will thank them for providing an alternative. As Amir puts it: “We made this for the neglected audience, for people who are looking for mature music. Simply put, these treasures are food for the soul.”

Redbull Link: 
http://www.rbmaradio.com/shows/kon-amir-train-wreck-mix

Links: 
http://www.mixcloud.com/konandamir/
http://playin4keeps.blogspot.com.au/
http://soulclap.us/2008/07/10/mixtape-time-13-dj-kon-plays-4-keeps/
https://soundcloud.com/kon
https://www.facebook.com/kon.fucious
http://www.instagram/kon1200

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SOUL OF SYDNEY 132: KON and AMIR (BBE Records) Redbull Disco, Latin, Funk Heat Mix

01 Street Life The Crusaders Street Life Jazz 192kbps

RODRIGUEZ - Sugar Man

Buy via iTunes: http://geni.us/1NaC
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!”



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