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Soopasoul Theme appears on Jalapeno Funk Vol.1 and the Twin Stix 
album of course

Soopasoul Theme

Riptide (and other readings from the book of Funk)

Fruit Basket

Here's the mix I made for WeFunk Radio which aired January 10th, 2014.

We Funk X Lean Rock

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‘Do You Realize’ is the question which Mr. Confuse asks on this album and it comes as a massive plea for the power of funk. ‘Do You Realize’ is about being true to the groove, carries strong lyrical statements while touching political matters as well as social issues in its clever and heartfelt lyrics but is first and foremost, of course, about being real.

On ‘Do You Realize’ Mr. Confuse picks up on the distinctive, organic and powerful sound he introduced on ‘Feel The Fire’ and takes it a step further. ‘Do You Realize’ tells a story from the beginning to the end: ‘We Gonna Bring The Funk To You’ with featured singer and main vocalist Dan Salem allows no second thoughts as a perfect opener and leads into ‘Catch Me’, the first single release. In a total of 13 tracks and with full-on party tunes like ‘Never Let The Rhythm Go’ and ‘Let’s Get The Feeling’ the album keeps a steady pace. The second single releases ‘Too Hot’ and the conscious and soulful ‘Why Can’t You See Me’ carries ‘Do You Realize’ to the perfect ending with the moving soul ballad ‘Cool Smooth Waters’ introducing the mighty soul voice of Mrs Elaine Thomas. 

It would not be a true Mr. Confuse album if it would not pay tribute to a musical pioneer. With his versions of ‘Boogie Down (Bronx)’ (with the voice of well know German Reggae artist Benjie) and ‘Man Made’ (featuring Dan Salem) Mr. Confuse pays tribute to Man Parrish as one of the innovators who translated Funk and Boogie into the HipHop-Era of early Electro and Freestyle. ‘Do You Realize’ comes as an apt title then.

Accompanying the album there will be a colourful bunch of remixes released in various formats. Well known British producers like Lack Of Afro (Freestyle Records), Newcastle's own Smoove (Jalapeno Records), up and coming producer Daytoner (Wass Records), among the excellent bossa breaks remix production of Dr Rubberfunk (Jalapeno Records) and an exciting remix on the jazzy tip by Tom Eno (Jack To Phono Records) are representing the UK remixer scene. The album also features contributions by Hungary's finest producer team The Uptown Felaz (Shiftin' Gears Records), Poland's Przaśnik (Funky Mamas And Papas Recordings) and Germany's block-rocking Ghetto Funk producers Funkanomics (Big M Productions) together with well known German Electro Funk expert Funkmaster Ozone (Da Source Records) and fresh new faces like Salem & Bastino - not to forget Afternoons In Stereo (Timewarp Music) from Toronto/Canada and a rare appearance of Dublex Inc (INFRACom!).

With ‘Do You Realize” Mr. Confuse is not only expanding his trademark sound but the album also introduces him as a musical director with an open ear for the bigger picture. With up to 23 international musicians he created incredible sounding big arrangements you would rather expect from the good times of big studios from the 60s and 70s. Here is a producer who not only reveals a deep understanding of the rhythms ranging from Afro to Soul and from classic R&B to HipHop, but who also has a vision of translating history into the future. ‘Do You Realize’? Indeed we do!

It also can be heard on the Goodgroove Regrooved Series IX and the breakdance compilation "Battle of the year - Soundtrack 2009". 

Never Let The Rhythm Go

Primeira mixtape, com um set exclusivamente voltado para o groove, o funk e a soul music. Deodato, Maceo Parker, Bernard Pretty Purdie, Avarage White Band, Skull Snaps, The JB's, Quincy Jones e outros.

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From 'Dirt On The Floor' EP. Free Download ->> http://bit.ly/1DYPIox

First out of the bag is Aftermath - an exclusive Motivational original presented here in its studio version for the first time. Trombonist Nate Dell penned this brooding psychedelic rare groove - and he made sure the horn section got out the gate to run wild and explore the terrain. Let 'em tell you what time it is. 

Nathan Dell-Vandenberg - Trombone
Tom Moffett - Trumpet
Dominique Morier - Tenor Saxophone
Doug Melville - Drums
Nigel Pitt - Percussion
Voltaire Ramos - Guitar
Marc Shapiro - Bass
James Robinson - Keys

Recorded, Mixed by: Josh Cavan
Mastered by www.landr.com

Free Download

Aftermath

This is part of my 20 year portfolio (under aliases) of live mixes (including vinyl) to make the classics live again!..my music style comes from blending sounds that normally wouldn’t live in the same space or time - I love taking familiar groove tracks and reimagining them with new energy, whether that’s through creative sampling, unexpected transitions, or layering vocals over completely different instrumentals - see my track list here: https://soundcloud.com/ch_risk_1   I hope you enjoy the vibes and please share it across all generations, so everyone can join in the New Groove! 🎶

Cómo va tu Groove en el Corazón (is in the Heart)?  DJCK Remix

@smoove-and-turrell are one of the key artists on the label and with three killer albums under their belt, there are plenty of gems to choose from. After digging deep into their catalogue, we felt that this cover of Yazoo’s Don’t Go needed highlighting again. What a tune if we don’t say so ourselves! 

Smoove & Turrell - Don't Go

download link
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FREE DOWNLOAD

Mr Fortune- The Hitch - Hikers (ZAJAZZA EDIT) FREE DOWNLOAD

A Brand Nu new funky instrumental number from me out on Jalapeno Records. 7" vinyl available now with a flipside of Brand Nu (7" Edit). 

Get it here: https://Soopasoul.lnk.to/PushinWeight

Pushin' Weight / Brand Nu

Pushin' Weight

Smoove is the archetypal B Boy made good. Despite his huge international success with Smoove & Turrell and his ability to craft jazz, soul, latin, hip hop and funk into world beating dancefloor killers – he can still be found every weekend he’s not playing live jumping on a plane or a train to go and DJ in Germany , Russia , Italy, Ibiza or just down to Manchester,  Bristol or London wherever his diary tells him he has to go..

Wherever it is, his incredible skills behind the decks mean that he gets asked back and the breadth of the music seamlessly joined by his turntablist skills jumps from disco to funk, jazz to soul, hip hop to house and back again. 

The endless flights, trains and hotel rooms are dead time to some DJ’s but Smoove is always creating new tunes for his set on the fly and working his different influences into the remixes and productions he is currently on. There were at least 40 remixes that could have been  included on this album but in the end he chose the ones that worked best together and made the album flow like one of his legendary DJ sets.

The album contains a number of exclusives including the Smoove remix of the new Third Degree track and a killer smoove remix of Afrka Bambataa, Charlie Funk and King Kamonzi. The Smoove remix of Da Wiesel has only ever been available on vinyl before and his amazing remix of Electric Empire remains unreleased (unbelievably) in many European territories.

Smoove started his recording career for the legendary Acid Jazz label releasing two albums as a solo artist before signing to Jalapeno Records with partner John Turrell to release two hugely successful Smoove & Turrell albums. Their last album was playlisted extensively at Radio 2 and tracks from the album have been used in more than ten film and TV syncs – making Smoove & Turrell  the new darlings of the LA film community.

Smoove is touring with the Smoove & Turrell live band, recording the next S&T album, DJ’ing every weekend and he also just became a dad.   Where does he find the time ?


The Ju Ju Orchestra - Kind of Latin Rhythm - Smoove Remix

11 Una Mas Trio – Son Montuno – Smoove Remix


Taken from RKX043 VA - RECORD KICKS 10th CD | Digital. 21 tracks compilation with all RK hits, new singles and many exclusive brand new tracks.

www.recordkicks.com/index.php?/news…cord-Kicks-10th
recordkicks.bandcamp.com/album/record-kicks-10th


Kokolo - Soul Power (Lack Of Afro rmx)

Blitz Da Ambassador Ft. Kate Mattison - Losing Your Mind

PUSHIN' WEIGHT /BRAND NU 
7" Vinyl / Digital OUT NOW
https://soopasoul.lnk.to/PushinWeight

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