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"Playin' with Fire ft. Emily Molloy"
by Fort Knox Five
FKX135 - Fort Knox Recordings

Out Worldwide Friday July 30th, 2021:
https://orcd.co/playinwithfire

The past year has given all of us a chance to reflect & regroup and Fort Knox Five has taken this time to cook up a fresh new slice of retro-soul tinged modern funk. On Playin' With Fire, FK5 have returned to the roots of their sound incorporating hip-hop beats, 70's horns and a stomping funky swagger. Blending the sweet soul vibe of Dusty Springfield and the rock and roll grit of Janice Joplin, Vancouver based vocalist, Emily Molloy brings her sultry vocals to the track. The result is a strutting, head bobbing groover oozing with summertime vibes.
 
Coming off a hot streak of remixing other artists, including the chart topping UK Hip-Hop hit with Ali B's Swing It, FK5 return to writing originals with the vintage soul meets hip hop vibe of Playin' with Fire featuring the powerhouse rock and blues vocals of Emily Molloy. A collaboration years in the making,

Emily and FK5 crossed paths many times on tour throughout Canada often playing shows in the same cities and, after years of talking about working together, they finally made it happen when they found themselves living in the same city during lockdown. Emily's dynamic vocals and lyrics were recorded first and inspired Steve and Rob to craft a classic soul funk anthem around them. Typical of FK5, the new track blends live instruments with electronic production chock full of funky guitars, flute, piano, modern synths and even a touch of fender Rhodes.

On Playin' with Fire, Steve Raskin and Rob Myers were forced to take a different approach to their usual songwriting, having to work remotely during the lockdown, with Steve living in Vancouver and Rob Myers holding it down in their home base of Washington, DC. Welcome to the next chapter of Fort Knox Five, where we see FK5 collaborating from afar and pushing the music forward into new terrain with a nod to the past. 

Playin' with Fire is a modern version of a classic 45 single, with Emily Molloy's soul meets rock'n'roll voice packing a punch on top of those funky FK5 beats. It's one of those ear-worm songs that gets stuck in your head and becomes the funky soundtrack of your whole day!

'Tidy production, smooth, warm and got that funky flava. nice work!!!'
- Krafty Kuts

'Loving this head nodding summer sizzler from Fortknox 5 and Emily Molloy, smooth and funky vibes!' 
- A.Skills

 'Nice to hear it going back to the og FK5 style, that's what I want to hear. Nice tune.' 
- Stickybuds 

'Super slinky diva funk from DC's finest. Love it! Makes me wanna own a soft top car and cruise around....and live somewhere with nice weather'
- DJ Moneyshot of The Allergies

'Another straight fire release, FK5 never disappoint. This is going straight in the crate!' 10/10
- Shaka Loves You

Playin' With Fire ft. Emily Molloy

Playin' With Fire ft. Emily Molloy (Original Mix)

Special selection of Sacred Feminine Chants, featuring selected pieces of World Downtempo & Spiritual Ambient from All times...  Specially prepared for the musical program "The Divine Feminine", which I included at Magikana Festival 2013, Cambrian Mountains, Wales, UK. https://facebook.com/Magikana.Festival
---> [﻿Expand Text for Track List & Affirmation Prayer﻿]

Infinite Gratitude ((( ♥ )))  to the Sonic Alchemists and Goddesses for their inspirational Creations: 
- Angel Tears, Ashera Hart, Desert Dwellers, Nada, Rara Avis, Star Children, Sarah West, The Peaking Goddess Collective, Seb Taylor, Thor, Tanina Munchkina , Union Jack and Yucatan. 

This mix preceded the following Prayer aligned with the Full Moon of July 2013...

* Invoking the Divine Feminine by Itzadragon~✿~

"Our feminine’s heart is sprinkled
with the sweet nectar of healing
that the Cosmic Mother delivers to us.

In this moment, we are part of the Sacred Circle of Light. 
We activate our spiritual strength to radiate Loving energy 
through our hands and our consciousness.

We ask you, Cosmic Mother, 
to bless our hands and the hands of our Brothers and Sisters 
so we can channel here and now 
your Healing Light towards Mother Earth.

We ask you, Divine Mother, to make us an instrument of your Peace.
We ask you, Divine Mother, to make us an instrument of your Light.
We ask you, Divine Mother, to make us an instrument of your Love.

Help us to awaken our Sacred Feminine side, 
Warriors of Love, Defenders of Life...

Joined with the spiritual strength of all of us,
we wrap the Earth in an intensely Violet Light
and we cleanse her of all of her wounds...

We liberate in this moment her pain and suffering
and wrap the Earth in a serene Pink Light,
filling with a loving vibration every corner of this planet.

Together and conscious of our united power, 
our Love is a concrete weapon, 
more powerful than any weapon of war.

We open at this moment channels toward Divine Grace.
We commit to being Guardians of Mother Nature, 
Loving and caring for all that Goddess has created.

We commit to keeping this prayer alive day after day,
strengthening the Circle of Light.
By our daily actions, we commit to seeding Love on Earth..."
 
Unknown Author - Ancient Memory
Edited, Adapted & Re-Created by Itzadragon @itzadragon 
https://itzadragon.wordpress.com/
https://www.facebook.com/itzadragon

* Track List

- Water Drums, Union Jack (1995, Remastered Version 2011)
- You Can See Forever (Ether Mix), Desert Dwellers feat. Sarah West
- Dari Lullaby, Thor feat. Sarah West
- Raja Mati, Nada
- More Than Anything (Original Mix), Desert Dwellers
- Earthgarden, Nada
- Dragon's Mist (Original Mix), Desert Dwellers
- Zaz, Cell (Yucatan)
- Suhkavati (Lost in Space Mix), Desert Dwellers
- Ishka, Angel Tears
- Yoga Dub Mystic (Found in Space Mix), Desert Dwellers
- Arcana (Live Jam), The Peaking Goddess Collective feat. Tanina Munchkina 
- D'Marot Malach, Angel Tears
- Sacred Reunion, Star Children feat. Ashera Hart

Curated & Mixed by Itzadragon @itzadragon

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Invoking the Divine Feminine ~✿~ Magikana Festival (Wales, UK)

1. Stro Elliot . 1000000
https://stro.bandcamp.com/track/3-1000000
2 Busdriver . Imaginary Places 
https://music.apple.com/fr/album/imaginary-places    
3.Soul Holligan . Algebra
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXqstmnERMI
4. Tambour Battant . Mad Outta Road
https://tbbattant.bandcamp.com/track/mad-outta-road-ft-red-fox-george-palmer
5.Soupandreas . Life Goes On
https://soupandreas.bandcamp.com/track/life-goes-on
6.Shaka Loves You Ft JFB . So Funky
https://shakalovesyou.bandcamp.com/track/so-funky-feat-jfb
7.Sucka Productions . Paper Thin Boss Riddim
https://suckaproductions.bandcamp.com/track/paper-thin-boss-riddim
8.Sam Binga . Ayo
https://criticalmusic.bandcamp.com/track/sam-binga-redders-ayo
9.Shy Fx . Raggamuffin
https://www.beatport.com/track/raggamuffin-feat-mr-williamz/13630418
10.Chali 2Na . How We Do (Balkan Bump Remix)
https://chali2na.bandcamp.com/album/how-we-do-remixes
11.BNC . Arroz Con Pollo
https://bruisesncuts.bandcamp.com/track/arroz-con-pollo
12.Dj Shadow . Systematic (Ft Nas)
https://www.discogs.com/fr/release/12562580-DJ-Shadow-Feat-Nas-Systematic
13.Gramatik . Street Soul 101
https://gramatik.bandcamp.com/track/street-soul-101
14.Ahee . Jungle Dragon Beat
https://producerdojo.bandcamp.com/track/jungle-dragon-beat
15.Stro Elliot . Flye
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kawvEYEjB7Y
16.Krafty Kuts . Sunshine Honey
https://kraftykuts.bandcamp.com/track/sunshine-honey
17.DjP .Mr Big Stuff
https://scratchabit.bandcamp.com/track/jean-knight-mr-big-stuff-djp-edit
18.Iamalex . Change
https://iamalex.bandcamp.com/track/times-have-changed
19.Krafty Kuts My Travels
https://www.patreon.com/kraftykuts
20.The Allergies . Get Down On You
https://theallergies.bandcamp.com/track/get-down-on-you-2
21.The Haggis Horns . Take It Back
https://thehaggishorns.bandcamp.com/album/take-it-back-feat-doc-brown-single
22.J5 . Dancing Machine (Dj A-L Motown Remix)
https://retro-respect.bandcamp.com/track/dancing-machine-dj-a-l-motown-remix
23.Sam Tweaks . Another Wish
https://samtweaks.bandcamp.com/track/another-wish
24.A Tribe Called Quest . Public Enemy (Dj Dan Mix)
https://www.beatport.com/track/pubic-enemy/5230188
25.Babe Ruth . The Mexican (X ray. T Edit)
https://xrayted.bandcamp.com/track/babe-ruth-the-mexican-x-ray-tedit
26.Smoove . De La Marley
https://www.junodownload.com/products/smoove-wack-dynamite-ep/2625186-02/
27.Solazz . Work It Out
https://javifrias.bandcamp.com/track/work-it-out
28.Funk Reverse . Funk Up
https://www.beatport.com/track/funk-up/14347168
29.Oliver . Night Is On My Mind (Dillon Francis Remix)
https://foolsgoldrecs.bandcamp.com/track/night-is-on-my-mind-dillon-francis-remix
30.Fdel . Get Up On Ya Feet
https://freestylerecords.bandcamp.com/track/get-up-on-ya-feet
31.The chemical Brothers . Go
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO2RPDZkY88
32.Justice . Genesis
https://www.whosampled.com/Justice/Genesis/
33.A Skillz .We Are Your Friends (Mash Up)
https://askillz.bandcamp.com/track/we-are-your-friends-ac-dc-love-sensastion-mash-up
34.Daft Punk . Aerodynamic (Krafty Re Dub)
https://kraftykuts.bandcamp.com/album/bandcamp-exclusive-krafty-re-rubs-vol-2

Liberate Your Soul 8

Blue Lunar Monkey (Downtempo) @ Motion Notion 2009

🌟 Prepare to have your souls cleansed and your footwear transported to the ultimate disco stomping ground via "Soul Sensation" - the sensational new remix of Pharcyde's iconic track "Soul Flower" by the one and only pork maestro, Roast Beatz! 🎶💃✨

He’s sprayed his funk dust all over this classic hip-hop gem, giving it a fresh new lease of life with an irresistible disco twist that will have you grooving and twitching like never before! 

🎵 "Soul Sensation" is an auditory meal that blends the nostalgic vibes of the original with a modern disco flair to make you nod your head and shake a leg uncontrollably! 

This gem is guaranteed to ignite dancefloors and infuse every party with a new but nostalgic twist of energy. 💃🚀🎉

If Hyped isn't your thing, hit the link to grab it from Bandcamp:

Soul Sensation

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Roast Beatz - Soul Sensation 🔥(FREE DOWNLOAD)🔥

Ott - Owl Stretching Time

Stream/Download: https://go.bombstrikes.com/XRTMovingOn

Introducing X-Ray Ted's debut album 'Moving On', a testament to years spent honing his craft and refining his signature sound. Seamlessly blending Funk, Soul, Hip Hop, Beats and Breaks, X-Ray Ted delivers a collection that encapsulates his diverse influences as both a producer and turntablist who is endlessly crate digging for hidden gems. From the infectious opening guitar riff to the final beat, it is clear that 'Moving On' promises an experience that is as engaging as it is dancefloor focused. Each track showcases X-Ray Ted's innate ability to re-interpret vintage sounds from decades past, offering listeners something that is both alluringly familiar and refreshingly new.

X-Ray Ted is not alone in creating his musical vision. He is joined by Hip Hop royalty in the form Jungle Brother's Afrika Baby Bam, Jurassic 5's Fullee Love (AKA Soup), and UK MCs Dr Syntax and Professor Elemental. Adding soulful depth and irresistible hooks to the mix are the vocals from fellow Bristolian Carys Abigail. Together, they effortlessly bridge the gap between retro 60's vibes and contemporary beats, creating something that is truly timeless, celebrating the past while embracing the future.

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X-Ray Ted - Here It Comes

track list:
1- Anahatha - BLM Album : Here & Now 
2-  Take Off - BLM Album : 2012
3- Guerreros Arcoiris - BLM Album: Here & Now
4- Here & Now - BLM Album: Here & Now
5- Spirit Molecule - BLM Album: Spirit Molecule
6- Far From Here - Desert Dwellers (Blue Lunar Monkey rmx) 
Album: Spirit Molecule
7- Rainbow - BLM Album: 2012
8- Interstellar Travel - BLM  - Altar records - All One

Live ChillOut Set 2014

Jeff Omega
Turned Up Close And Personal 

Tracklist: 
1. Flo.Von - It's True
2. Boiz House - Friend Zone 
3. Halogenix - Keeping You Close
4. Cordae ft. Anderson Paak - Two Tens
5. Potatohead People - Last Nite (feat. Redman)
6. Slynk, Lazy Syrup Orchestra - Mellow Kinda Hype 
7. Haywyre - Moment
8. Victoria Monét  - On My Mama (Gilla Remix)
9. Rihanna - Work (Select Start Remix)
10. WES WAX - Funktion
11. JonEcks - Love Da Way
12. Anderson .Paak - Pack Dub
13. Herzeloyde - Yep
14. Ol' Dirty Bastard - Sussudio
15. Kaytranda - Do 2 Me (Feat. Anderson .Paak & SiR)
16. Nelly - Ride Wit Me (feat. City Spud)
17. Moar - Party People (Fly Mix) (feat. Rita J)
18. Duñe, Crayon - Hundred Fifty Roses
19. Mac Miller - What's the Use (Feat. Thundercat)
20. josh pan - Take Your Time
21. Missy Elliott - Pass That Dutch (Fñky Remix)
22. Erykah Badu - U Don’t Have to Call
23. FKJ - Joy
24. GEOTHEORY - YUR LUV (BOOM ROOM MIXXX)
25. All In My Head (feat. Desiree Dawson) [SYRE Remix]
26. Candid Oak - The Path Forward (Original Mix)
27. Goldlink x Mura Masa - Crew x All Around The World (Melledit)
28. GEOTHEORY - Leanin'
29. Jhené Aiko feat. H.E.R. - B.S.
30. Flume feat. Vera Blue - Rushing Back (bharumusic flip)

Jeff Omega: Turned Up Close And Personal

Wanna party ? Come chill with this mix !!👽🤙💚
Oh and Send help to the Aliens ~
Ask for a track ID if you need to =)

Aaron's Extraterrestrial Groove and Dance Mix

3Hrs of some tunes ive been holding on to 

Snow Daze

35 years after Blackbox's Everybody Everybody became a dancefloor anthem, Bazza Ranks brings it back to life with a reworked version that's much more than a simple cover. With new lyrics and fresh production, he has stayed true to the essence of the original but brought renewed energy, reimagining the track as a Nu-Disco stomper with funked-out bass, a vibrant horn section and piano hooks. Dublin-based Leavy delivers the new soulful vocals. She does this with a sublime and classy performance, enhancing the anthemic feel that made the original so iconic.

The extended version is crafted with DJs in mind, delivering a dancefloor-friendly arrangement that allows the track to develop and build throughout the track. Bazza Ranks' Everybody Everybody is a celebration of a timeless classic, bringing it up to date and creating something that feels both nostalgic and brand new.


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Bazza Ranks - Everybody Everybody ft. Leavy (Extended mix)

Yes, you will recognise this one instantly. Bazza Ranks returns with another lovingly crafted rework, turning a stone-cold classic into his signature disco-infused style. This time, it's Adina Howard's 90s anthem "Freak Like Me" getting the full treatment. As part of the complete rework, the always sublime Venessa Jackson takes care of the vocals, adding the right amount of soulful depth and attitude, in keeping with the original. The iconic P-Funk riff is also present and correct, effortlessly blended with strings, guitar hooks, horn stabs and funk bass over the 4/4 rhythm to create an infectious disco jam.

Bazza: "I've always been a huge fan of Adina Howard's original and when I found out it was one of Venessa's favourites growing up, something she knew word-for-word from singing it into the mirror, I knew we had to get to work. Our goal was to honour the essence of the original while giving it a fresh, dancefloor-ready twist. A modern disco jam that still pays respect to its roots."

Bazza Ranks - Freak Like Me Ft. Venssa Jackson

This is the live recording of the Desert Dwellers at Symbiosis Solar Eclipse Festival at Pyramid Lake Nevada (May 21st 2012)

Desert Dwellers is touring to many locations around the world this year. Stay tuned to www.desertdwellers.org for more information on upcoming shows. For booking inquires, email bookings@desertdwellers.org 

"Skillfully blending deep bass, earthy percussion, etheric voices and culture-crossing instrumentation into a sonic incense for mind and body, Desert Dwellers offers a spellbinding hybrid with echoes of our tribal past and future. Using the internet as a collaborative space in which concept albums are created, these sound alchemists use cutting edge techniques that blend the modern edge of electronica with the ancient sounds of cultures past.  The result has been the prolific production of genre blending dance tracks and downtempo grooves that make for truly memorable listening experiences."


Track Listing for Symbiosis

1) In the Beginning :: on new compilation on Merkaba Music
2) New Generation (Temple Step Project Remix Feat. Darpan) :: Recalibrated vol 1 (Desert Trax - 06.2012)
3) Trail of Nomads (Kaminanda Remix) :: Recalibrated vol 1 (Desert Trax - 06.2012)
4) Solar Prayers (Bird of Prey Remix) :: Recalibrated vol 2 (ShivLink Records Early 2013)
5) More than Anything (Love and Light Remix) :: DownTemple Dub Remixed (Black Swan Records 04.2012)
6) Journey to the Core (UniPhi and Seed Remix) :: Journey to the Core ep (Desert Trax forthcoming)
7) Lotus Heart (Kalya Scintilla Remix) :: DownTemple Dub Remixed (Black Swan Records 04.2012)
8) Dragon's Mist (Kaminanda Re-Mist) :: DownTemple Dub Remixed (Black Swan Records 04.2012)
9) Tala Odessey (Quade Remix) :: Recalibrated vol 2 (ShivLink Records Early 2013)
10) Kalya Scintilla - Break Belieif (Desert Dwellers Remix)
11) Saraswati Mata (Adham Shaikh Remix) :: Recalibrated vol 2 (ShivLink Records Early 2013)
12) Crossing Beyond (Duke Mushroom Remix) :: DownTemple Dub Remixed (Black Swan Records 04.2012)
13) Bodhi Tree Dub (Amani's Pyramid Lake Remix) :: Recalibrated vol 1 (Desert Trax - 06.2012)

DD Live at Symbiosis 2012

This months Powerhopur mix is courtesy of Buba King!!! These guys have been around for a while, bringing wicked vibes when they play. This mix is testament to their skills, and filled with so much great music. Moving through everything with a break, and complimenting all the way through with vocal stabs and loops, these guys have set the standard for all mixes!!

Tracklist:
01.Featurecast - Party House Pop (BK's Snap,Crackle & Pop Intro Edit)
02.The Beastie Boys - Shadrach
03.X-Ray Ted - Swagger/ Nicodemus - Give The Drummer Some (Acapella)
04.The Allergies Feat A.S.M - When The Heat Comes Down (Remix)
05.Hero No.7 - Cut Up Party Record 102 (BK Edit)
06.Dizzee Bowie - Let's Fix Up (BK Dirty Double)
07.Krafty Kuts & A.Skillz - Ill Type Sound
08.De La Soul - Say No Go (Say No Dope Mix)
09.Ali B Feat Baby Bam - Music Saves Me (Beat Vandals Club Dub)(BK's Underground Edit)
10.Mr Stabalina - Do You Like It 
11.Jimi Hendrix - Purple Haze (Neon Steve Remix)
12.The Prodigy - Breathe (BK Fat Edit)
13.Freestylers & Deekline vs Zero B - Lock Up & Get High (BK Dirty Double)
14.Cut La Roc Feat Coppa - Supa Disco (Danny Wav Remix)
15.Drumattic Twins - Feelin Kinda Strange (Nick Thayer & Bass Kleph Remix)
16.New Order - Blue Monday (Nike Bike Edit)(BK's Trans Fat Edit)
17.DJ Yoda - Barrier (BK Eat It Edit)
18.DJ Zinc - 138 Trek
19.Fixate - RIP Groove Refix
20.Queen - We Will Rock You 
21.LAOS - Panda Style
22.K+Lab - Chestnut (feat. Sam Ross)
23.Gramophone Soul - DJ to DJ
24.Griz - I'm Good
25.Koan Sound - Chilli Daddy
26.A.Skillz - We Got Fun
27.Tuxedo Junction - Nigel's Greasy Sack (BK Jazz Edit)

Bubaking BBP Powerhour mix - FREE DOWNLOAD

The dancefloor is my church
This is where I heal my hurts 🙏🏽❤️

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