Mixing Goodies

DJ Chus & David Penn - Baila (The Deckchairs Reinvention)

Kerri Chandler - Coro (Kaoz 6 23 Dark Mix) DEEP HOUSE

Afro

Funk Makossa (feat. Manu Dibango)

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Artist: thatmanmonkz
Title: Columbusing
Release Date: (Vinyl) / (Digital)
Format: Double Vinyl / CD / Digital
Cat No: DOGLP06 / DOGCD06/ DOGDLP06

Following two EP releases on Delusions Of Grandeur the time felt right for thatmanmonkz to get working on his debut LP. The Sheffield b-boy is no newcomer to production having been releasing music since the mid-noughties but has seen a definite rise in interest the last few years following essential releases on his own Shadeleaf label as well as remixes and productions for the likes of Classic, Kolour LTD and Kon’s StarTime.

With his first musical love being Hip Hop it’s easy to understand how his approach to house turns out so refreshing. Inevitably MPC’s, big, bold samples, Jay Dee inspired grooves and a raw, underproduced sound all play a big part and never one to shy away from an interesting collaboration he has enlisted the skills of several vocalists including Detroit MC Ta‘raach (whose credits include Slum Village and Jill Scott), Erik Rico (collabs include Ron Trent and DJ Spinna), Khalil, Dave Aju, Pete Simpson (as A Brother Is...) and Malik Ameer.

Things kick off with a low-slung soul jam entitled Air featuring Kahil Anthony complete with sparkling Rhodes arps and a dub-wise bassline underpinning a beautifully lazy groove. Jus Anutha Wunna Deez follows with a rough and ready house jam that clearly doffs its cap to those old Sound Signature and Mahogoni Music releases we know and love so much. Next up we have Boogie Down with Erik Rico rocking some Parliament inspired vocal business bringing the feelgood vibes to this rolling P-Funker. Some Ol’ Nex’ Ish goes for a jazz samba meets house fusion whilst A Fly New Tune goes strictly old school with a classic combo of dusty break, filtered fusion rhodes n bass sample, movie dialogue snippets and a masterful flow delivered by Ta’raach. Dave Aju steps up next on Turn It Out laying down a unison vocal refrain to compliment the bumping disco groove complete with a call and response section for some singalong party participation!

As we continue, Another Night Under The Glitterball sees thatmanmonkz back in familiar territory with a rock solid, deep jazz-house jam. On I Can Hardly Breathe we’re treated to a downtempo gospel-infused affair which leads us perfectly into the most bumpy club- friendly track of the LP For Bae. Moon On The Hill is a collaboration with Italian DJ Kali and his Raw Standard crew and treats us to some distinctly mid 90’s Kruder and Dorfmeister vibes to zone out to before heading off in an altogether more bonkers, psychedelic dancehall direction on Vampires. Baked is another classy thatmanmonkz take on Hip Hop featuring Malik Ameer on the mic. Take U 2 My House sounds like something Prince might have made in the mid-80’s if he’d just come off a 3 day bender at Panorama Bar. And closing the show in perfect style and fashion we have For Those I’ve Lost Along The Way which is a blunted yet beautifully optimistic number that has echoes of Lonnie Liston Smith and a brilliant spiritual vocal sample which provides the perfect closer to an amazing debut LP.

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thatmanmonkz - Boogie Down (With Erik Rico)[Delusions] (96 kbps)

Body Language

Closer

Hold Tight

COASTAL002 

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A4 / Hugo Jay - It's Us

Kerri Chandler - Mommy What's A Record

Out April 3rd as part of the Ocean City LP ~ https://coastalhaze.bandcamp.com

@pacific-coliseum

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Pacific Coliseum - Ocean City

Loure is 22 year old, Melbourne based producer Thomas Guida. Deriving influence from a vast range of musical outfits, he delivers a refreshing take on his interpretation of Deep House. With the qualities of heavy flowing beats accompanied by smooth melodies and intricate brass, Loure takes inspiration from the forever progressive Melbourne music scene, delivering a unique mix of remarkably original and touching music. "Westside Movements" was written, produced and recorded on the inner skirts of Melbourne’s western suburbs. Gaining heavy influence from ongoing cultural movements currently gracing the streets of Footscray, the surrounding abandoned warehouses and the banks of the Maribyrnong River, this record is an Ode to the West and the joy, unity, and enlightenment it has and continues to provide to myself and all of those who choose to embrace its hidden beauties. Here is A2 "Keep it real" a wonderful deep-house cut for those lazy afternoons on the Atlantic shores, enjoy & breathe !

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PREMIERE : Loure - Keep It Real

ESG - Dance (Tom Flynn Edit)

It's All in the Groove

A Lil' Tribute to the Moody Black Keys

Sounds From The Other Side

All For Love (feat. Bucie)

Freelance

THE BAYARA CITIZENS - ELEKTRIK AFRIKA 

What will soon come is part of a musical journey, grown for years from seeds planted into fertile ground. 
A summit of electrical impulses, human sweat, and the beat of African drums arose and became a tale of two worlds forming an alliance with the intent of creating a unique living sound. 
Landing here on earth by the way of the love making of two Puerto Rican parents; there is no confusion as to where my soul is rooted, or where my need to feed on music comes from. 
With my heart firmly planted in Mother Africa, and ears open to the voices of my ancestors; my connection with and love for the drum - and its entire rhythm world - is part of my DNA. 

Throughout my expeditions guided by rhythm, pre-conceived music concepts were rarely a part of the creative process, nor do I expect a story to be contained by a beginning and end. 
However, from the very beginning of this journey, I was pulled by electromagnetic forces-aligning with the sacred spirits of rhythm - taking control of my every sense. 

The spirit of each instrument and the souls of the musicians were inspired by the curiosity of what could be if a union of these two worlds formed. We were finally brought together by passion to share these ancient and future vibrations. Without the contributions of the musicians - masters who are a living connection between the motherland and New York City - this story could not have been told. 
I live by a belief that in the end it takes the spirits and vibrations of many to bring to life one’s vision, whether we are conscious of it or not. 

This isn’t the first time that I’ve conducted matrimony by fusing acoustic and electronic together as one. However, Bayara Citizens represents evolution, producing its own genetics – and speaking an individual dialect of rhythm and sound. Traces can be heard in the title track "Electik Afrika,” 
which fuses electronic harmonizing on the skins of traditional folkloric rhythms. 

With this coming together of sacred souls the “Bayara Citizens” came to be. 

I hope that you will enjoy the outcome as much as we’ve enjoyed co-creating it. 
Playing Music / Speaking Music 

CD CAT# SRM10004

The Bayara Citizens - Mafungo

Move

Turn Me On

Electrospective: Electronic Music Since 1958

West End Girls

Artist: Sidney Charles
Title: Jack On The Rocks EP (Incl. Sante Remix)
Label: OFF Recordings
Release number: OFF052
Format: Digital/Vinyl
Distribution: Baseware Distribution (Digital) / Deejay.de (Vinyl
Releasedate: 03.04.2013 (Digital) / 04.2013
File Under: DeepHouse
Web: www.off-recordings.com

Tracks:

1. Sidney Charles – Jack On The Rocks
2. Sidney Charles – Soul Station
3. Sidney Charles – Jack On The Rocks (Sante’s 90s House Jam Remix)

Sidney Charles has built himself an impressive discography in the last couple of years and he makes his EP debut here at OFF with 2 outstanding singles.

The prolific Hamburg native brings rhythm to life with a 909 rendition to jackin house in "Jack On The Rocks", it's all about the classic vibe and the unmistakable shuffle in this one, while we bring Berlin's tech master Santé (Desolat/8Bit) to the remix decks to turn the track into a deeper bass-driven journey with added sax and a groove that will sure get them moving.

Second track is “Soul Station”, also another one for the dancefloor, more signature classic drums, this time with a groovy phat bassline and the ever-so-loved presence of a preacher vocal that sure does the trick…


Sidney Charles - Soul Station (Original Mix) |OFF REC|

Paris City Jazz

Purple Velvet & Lisa D - Back On The Boulevard (LT034, Side B1) (snippet)

Mixing Goodies

Sharif Akhaoui