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I did this one back in 1996 for Mercury Records. The Fugees were signed to Sony Music, but had contributed a track to an upcoming Mercury Records film soundtrack called, "When We Were Kings". The film is about an historic boxing event in 1974 in Kinshasa, Zaire, Africa. It pitted the undefeated world heavyweight champion George Foreman against challenger Muhammad Ali. This remix uses samples of Muhammad Ali quotes at the intro - I did another 'Extended Mix' that used more quotes throughout. When I find the DAT I will convert & upload it :).

The key to getting this one right is initial ARRANGEMENT. 
The Radio Promotions guy at Mercury Records came to me asking my advice about a Fugees track that was getting no love at radio (as a promotional/preview copy). It was too long (just over 5 minutes) and it didn't have a proper hook - like a 'pop' radio record usually does. Sony tried to block Mercury from releasing it as a single, as The Fugees had just blown up with their breakout cover of "Killing Me Softly". Since Sony had no rights to the track, Mercury were free to use however they wanted. The only trouble was that radio wasn't in love with it in its current form.... 

I went back to the vocals. Laid them out, edited verses from  the various featured rappers, clipped into a SONG FORMAT... i.e. Verse, Bridge, Chorus, Verse, Bridge, Chorus, MIddle 8 etc. I utilised a Lauryn HIll  sung line (Juice Newton's "Angel In The Morning") as the chorus hook - copied & pasted that. The music/bassline sample that creeps in and out of the track was lifted from ABBA's "The Name of the Game". I always thought it was odd that no-one had sampled the Swedish super group before. Turns out, there was a good reason... 

ABBA members/writers, Björn Ulvaeus & Benny Andersson, flatly refuse clearance for samples, no matter who you are. In this rare case, they loved how the music was used and agreed worldwide clearance. This was a first back in 1996. It wasn't until 2005 that they allowed another ABBA sample to be used - "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)" for Madonna's "Hung Up". The producer and creator of that single is also (coincidentally) a British guy - Stuart Price aka Thin White Duke, Jacques Lu Cont, Les Rythmes Digitales. 

So, here's how it turned out... Ali intro/background chant/LH singing the build "blocks on fire".. C'mon! > kick straight in with the ABBA groove; cut straight to main chorus hook - Lauryn Hill singing "Angel In The Morning" - you have to grab radio DJs & show producers ears immediately; follow with clipped raps from Wyclef Jean, Q-Tip, Lauryn Hill; then into the "Blocks on fire" sung bridge; back into the "Angel In The Morning" sung chorus; Verse 2 is spliced from raps by Pras and (saving the maddest for last) Busta Rhymes; bridge, chorus/bridge to fade. DONE! Result: #.3 on the UK Singles Chart and minor, but significant, hit in the USA. The down side for me was that I didn't get a proper 'printed' credit on the retail CD. I've seen it labelled as UK Mix, European Remix, Radio Edit etc. I was gutted at the time, but I was just a kid and I wasn't as business savvy at that stage of my career.

When I listen to it now, I realise how brutal the vocal cuts were. Some not subtle at all. The audio quality sounds a bit rough N ready/wooly. I wouldn't do it in quite the same way now. But, that's the thing of it. You do what you think is right at the time. Shout out to the tracks' original producers - Lauryn Hill & Wyclef Jean. Mix engineer - Warren Riker and Executive Producer – David Sonenberg.

The Fugees ft. Q-Tip & Busta Rhymes - Rumble In The Jungle [Mendis Radio Mix]

The ambitious new project from Amerigo Gazaway is finally here, featuring mashups from both Mos Def and Marvin Gaye's expansive catalogues

Mos Def(Yasiin Bey) &  Marvin Gaye  - Peculiar Mathematics (Yasiin Gaye The MiTape)

Chali 2na - Comin Thru

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Comin' Thru Feat. Chali 2na (Instrumental)

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The Feeling Of Flying available July 28, 2015: http://bit.ly/TheFeelingOfFlying
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On his first single from his upcoming project The Feeling of Flying, Markis Precise enlists Brother Ali to drop wisdom over this inspiration title track. “I got a whole in my soul where the pain dug, and now I let it overflow when the rain comes,” spits Brother Ali, as he comes with a multitude of poetic lines that describe the process of transforming suffering into motivation. Precise’s beat blends a soulful loop, boom bap drums and an infectious guitar lead that mirrors the title and gives the listener the feeling of taking off into the blue skies. Download and share the song and look out for Precise’s full project on July 28th.

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The Feeling Of Flying (feat. Brother Ali)

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Markis Precise – The Feeling of Flying (feat. Brother Ali)

48 hours was all that was needed to create this EP of inspired music. Raashan Ahmad and Headnodic honed the quality of their collaboration as founding members of the groups Mission: and Crown City Rockers. That musical short-hand, friendship and effortless connection is apparent through every moment of this release of beautiful beats and rhymes. Dig.

02 Wide Open

Free DLL: 
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Limited T-Shirt + Tape Bunde with inflammable.com
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It's spring time, so about time for Jakarta Records to drop another seasons compilation in the form of "Spring In Jakarta".

Otis Junior & Dr.Dundiff was a little personal favorite discovery this year. Their debut EP that they dropped in our dub plates series was full of magic just like "Reaching". We're sure these guys have a golden future ahead of them....

As always "Spring In Jakarta" will be a free DLL with free cassette tape copies available from selected retailer. Also be on the lookout for the limited t-shirt + tape combo we did together with the homies from inflammable.com

Otis Junior & Dr.Dundiff - Reaching

One of the many recordings of Chaka Khan with Chicago band Rufus, "Live In Me" is part of their 1979 album "Masterjam", produced by Quincy Jones. 

Warm and groovy, this song is also a bit "cheesy" to me by moments, so here is a nudisco rework, where I kept the grooviest parts while adding some punchier beats & bassline.

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Rufus & Chaka Khan - Live In Me (V4YS Rework)

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Young Art Sound

TOKiMONSTA (feat. Anderson . Paak & KRANE) - Put It Down [Exile Remix]

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Dat Thang (Casual Connection Rework) **Download**

L.Y.B.K. II

Come home

G Thang (Casual Connection & Jsquared Rework)**Download**

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Out now on all digital streaming services and stores.

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Carefree

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"If you are feeling sad and blue
come on and dance whit me!
I can make your dreams come true
come on and dance whit me!"

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Dance W Me

No need to describe this classic 1985 mellow song from Bryan Ferry. There are a few cool edits of it out there, but I wanted something a bit more slo-mo/balearic-like, so here is my take of it.

Bryan Ferry - Slave To Love (V4YS Can't Escape Edit)

@dj-highmaintenance is back with another fun mash! This time with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg & Nate Dogg's classic "Next Episode" over a funky instrumental from Delinquent Habits & Sen Dog. Their track "California" samples a jam from the soulful Sharon Jones! Check it out!

Dr. Dre x Snoop Dogg x Delinquent Habits - California Next Episode (DJ Highmaintenance Mash)

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Below all the info of the original song:

Aretha Franklin - Rock Steady
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ROCK STEADY (Mood Funk Beat) // FREE DOWNLOAD

Chali2nas Message (Casual Connection Mash Up)**Download**

Life Story 
(Mitchell Conwell)

Produced by Alge, Chad Vatican, Konrad OldMoney
Artwork by Will G Back
Visuals by Waitism

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Life Story - lyrics

There's a time and place I can't remember 
Hidden far away in a distant memory 
Oh, I tried escaping but it's never-ending 
And with all the time to waste they wait for me

If I die today what would they say about me?
If I had to tell my whole Life Story

I don't mind the wait 
Same destination 
From the darkest days comes the brightest melodies
Outside my reach I may be needed
And with all the time I wasted they wait for me

Outside looking through a glass
Never had a clue I never had a chance
Fighting forces that entered my head

2019 Deathrocket Records

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Life Story

how many racks can you stack?  
@andrebeats95 on the guitars and keys

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