Defected

For worldwide bookings please write to: booking[at]mrconfuse[dot]com

www.mrconfuse.com

‘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

1. Kettenkarussell - Maybe [Giegling] 00:00
2. beatsbyhand – King Of My Castle [Stay True Sounds] 06:18
3. Jamie Jones – Lose My Mind [Helix Records] 11:30
4. Amine Edge & DANCE vs Blaze – Lovelee Dae [Defected] 17:32
5. Ferreck Dawn feat. Jena – Better [Defected] 21:25
6. Pattrick Topping – Forget [Hot Creations] 25:30
7. Sorley – Let It Shine [DFTD] 29:50
8. Pirupa – Party None Stop [Defected] 34:25
9. Michael Bibi & Kinahau feat. Audio Bullys – Different Side [Solid Grooves] X Breach – Jack (Jackapella) [Defected] 38:43
10. Octave One – Blackwater (Alex Culross Rework) [White Label] 43:21
11. The Vision – Hallelujah In Heaven (Groove Assassin Edit) [Defected] 47:46
12. Floorplan – We Give Thee Honor [Classic Music Company] 53:08
13. The Shapeshifters – Lola’s Theme (VIP) [Glitterbox Recordings] 57:29
14. MK & Dom Dolla – Rhyme Dust [Sony] 1:03:08
15. Larse – A Part Of (Riva Starr Saturn Mix) [Defected] 1:07:27
16. Butch & Nic Fanciulli – I Want You [Defected] 1:11:23
17. Andrea Oliva – Playa [All I Need] 1:16:28
18. Marlena Shaw – Women Of The Ghetto (Catz N Dogz Remix) [Pets Recordings] 1:21:51
19. Mele – Groove La Afrika [Club Bad] 1:25:33
20. Marco Lys – The Story Continues [Bambossa] 1:29:51
21. DJ Gregory – Block Party [Yellow Productions] 1:35:57
22. G Club - Guitarra G [Defected] 1:38:45
23. ANOTR feat. Abel Balder – Relax My Eyes [No Art] 1:46:23
24. Midland – Final Credits [Classic Music Company] 1:51:14
25. DJ Rolando – Knights Of The Jaguar [Underground Resistance] 1:55:14

Defected Ibiza 2023- Summer House Mix (Deep, Tech, Vocal, Chilled) ☀️🏝🌊

BIG LOVE RADIO SHOW – JUNE 2023

HOUR 1
Dave & Maurissa - Look At The Stars (Dave’s Starshine Club Mix) – Z Records
Antenna! – Jazz Carnival – Soulfuric Deep
Patchouli Brothers – Emotional Dancing – Razor N Tape
Chewy Rubs – Uptown Boogie – Re-Loved

The Big Tune
Fresco Edits – Get Free – Big Love
Makèz ft dreamcastmoe - Phases (dego's 2000BLACK Dub) – The Remedy Project 
AirBorn Gav X Hurricane - Work (Atjazz Remix) – The Remedy Project

The Original Cut
Adeva – Respect – Chrysalis
Adeva – Respect (Unknown Artist Edit) - White

The Hot Mix
Urban Blues Project feat Michael Procter - Deliver Me (DJ Meme Classic Reboot) – Soulfuric
Mike Dunn - Rock Ya Body (Deepa) Main – Nu Groove
Dave + Sam - Every Body Freak – Moodswing Music
DJT. – Move Your Body – Get Physical
Alan Dixon & Will Tramp - Sunday Stomper (Piano Preacher Mix) - Glitterbox

HOUR 2
The Big Mix – Birdee Big Mix (no tracklist available)

Big Love Radio

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Big Love Radio Show – June 2023 – Birdee Big Mix

Sylvester - I Need You (Dimitri From Brooklyn ‘I Knead You’ Edit) [Razor N Tape] 00:00
Bohannon - Let’s Start To Dance Again (Dimitri From Paris Super Disco Blend) [Unidisc Music] 05:23
Loleatta Holloway - Love Sensation (Dr Packer Rework) [Salsoul] 10:06
Todd Terry feat. Jocelyn Brown & Martha Wash - Keep On Jumping [Manifesto] 15:44
Phil Fuldner - Take Me [Armada Subjekt] 20:15
DINKS - Street Player (Rework) [Self-Release]26:52
Dave Anthony feat Lisa Millett - This Time Baby [Quantize Recordings] 31:30
Cajmere & Gene Farris - Candy Store [Cajual] 37:10
Sylvester - You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)(Michael Gray Remix) [Sultra Records] 42:02
Michael Gray feat. Kelli Sae- Macarthur Park [Sultra Records] 46:55
Todd Terry feat. Martha Wash & Jocelyn Brown - Jumpin’ (Wh0 Remix) [InHouse] 52:26
Dimitri From Brooklyn - Right My File [Razor N Tape] 56:08

Kiddy Smile - Glitterbox Radio Show (The Residency) 21.06.23

1. Dennis Ferrer feat. Janelle Kroll – Mind Your Step [Defected]                                                      00:00:00
2. Honey Dijon & Channel Tres – Show Me Some Love [Classic Music Company]                      00:05:11
3. David Morales & Roisin Murphy – Golden Era [Ultra]                                                                     00:09:02
4. Todd Terry Allstars – Get Down (Kenny Dope Mix) [Strictly Rhythm]                                         00:12:56
5. Osunlade – Envision (Argy Vocal Remix) [Defected]                                                                       00:15:30
6. Weiss – Feel My Needs [Toolroom]                                                                                                   00:18:59
7. John Summit - La Danza [Defected]                                                                                                 00:23:02
8. Soul Searcher – I Cant Get Enough [Defected]                                                                               00:26:19
9. MAW feat. India – To Be In Love [Defected]                                                                                    00:30:44
10. Steve ‘Silk’ Hurley feat. Shannon Pass - The Word Is Love [AM:PM]                                         00:37:31
11. Harry Romero – Revolution (New Jersey Deep Mix) [DFTD]                                                         00:40:12
12. Dennis Ferrer – Hey Hey (DF’s Attention Vocal Mix) [Defected]                                                   00:43:22
13. Octave One feat. Ann Saunderson - Black water (Full Strings Vocal Mix) [Cr2 Records]        00:47:43
14. Louie Vega & The Martinez Brothers with Mark E. Bassy – Let It Go [Defected]                      00:52:06
15. MK – Burning (Vibe Mix) [4 To The Floor Records]                                                                         00:56:26

Defected Radio - 15 Year Anniversary Special - 30.06.23

Monki's B2B set with Sam Divine and Melé at Defected Glastonbury 2023

Defected Radio Hosted by Monki 07.07.23 (+ B2B with Sam Divine & Melé)

Live in the Mix (Flow Dynamics)

Original Release Date : September 5, 2025

Link : https://imaginationblends.bandcamp.com/album/the-loud-mixtape-volume-one

All tracks are blended & mixed by DJ Keytronikz
Hosted by DJ Keytronikz


Raekwon - Get Your Walk On In New York

BUY = Follow for DL. Support the original band & DJ Blue Funk :) 

I've been really enjoying this group lately as they have a nice afro-funk feel to their wide variety of covers & originals. This tune is something near and dear to my heart as one of the first funk pieces I heard & loved, and I think they did a fabulous job covering it! I love breaks, so I chopped the tune up a little & gave those drums some extra shine. Go give them a like over at https://soundcloud.com/funkallisto. cheers!

Funkallisto - Pick Up the Pieces (DJ Blue Funk Edit) BUY = FREE DL

"Last Summer" is a nice Summer Disco Groovey Track with a smooth groove. Great for ending a DJ Set.

Jayl Funk - Last Summer

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

Crooklyn Clan - Yes We Can (Steppin' Tones Re-Edit)

MY REMIX FOR THE TURNTABLE LAB CONTEST....

I know you got soul (dj odc remix) ttl remix contest (first announced winner!!!)

CHoi Records the Traffic - HARDER BETTER FASTER STRONGER/CHASIN' FEELS 45
https://thetraffic.bandcamp.com/album/harder-better-faster-stronger-chasin-feels

Side A - This is truly a remarkable track.. Harder Better Faster Stronger by DAFT PUNK!!!!
The production is along the lines of the arrangement by Daft P. and then goes further and the mix is really different with the drums being more in front.. which is a Traffic sound thing... All 8 cylinders are open on this track and Horn lines galore!!!
I actually found out from Yuri about WHERE this song came from. Edwin Birdsong had a track called Cola Bottle Baby which is much slower than this version. Actually a small note that Edwin passed while this song was in production, so that was quite a sad turn of events for us, but now is an ode to him.. :( GO Check him out.

The Traffic - Harder Better Faster Stronger

Funky Boogie Brothers - Summertime

DOWNLOAD HERE: 
http://click.dj/razorntape/the-reflex-humpty-dump-vip

This Friday freebie comes to you courtesy of a man whose name needs no introduction in the edit game -- THE REFLEX!   Here's 4 min of heavy deep funk, as only he can do!

Check out all of The Reflex's jams here: http://soundcloud.com/thereflex

FREE DOWNLOAD!

Humpty Dump (The Reflex VIP Edit)

2nd album (Tuned In & Spaced Out) is out now!! 

https://steppintones.bandcamp.com/album/tuned-in-spaced-out

Crooklyn Clan - Yes We Can (Steppin' Tones Re-Edit)

Steppin' Tones

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