Big ups to all of you that enjoyed the first remix that I made of this tune! I wanted something that fit a little differently in my downtempo/warm up sets than the Samba style break I used in other version, so, I made this one! Something I could cut over, double up the beat, or just let it ride! Big ups to Washington DC, The Empresarios and the whole Fort Knox camp---ENJOY!

THEGAFF.CA 

Empresarios The Gaff Breakbeat Remix

Taken from the compilation "Footprints" on Jazz & Milk: www.jazzandmilk.com

12" Vinyl - March 17th 2014 
CD / digital - April 28th 2014

Bad Jazz Troupe - Afro Hop (Dusty Remix)

​A Note on Mental Health:
I wrote this song during a difficult time to process feelings of isolation and hopelessness. If you relate to these lyrics, please know you don't have to carry it alone.
​Resources:
​Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988
​Crisis Text Line: Text "HOME" to 741741
​International: Find a helpline at findahelpline.com


Lyrics: I thought you were my friends
And how when I released something that should have stayed within
Well it's out there now
Sick of feeling down
At least I have a few friends now who stuck around
When the sea of trauma is so heavy that I'm about to drown
I don't want fake sympathy
What I do for you, I want done for me
I guess that's too much to ask
Especially when you task another beat after busting my ass
Do you even care for me?
I did it for the love so I declined the pay
Then I hit rock bottom then I couldn't play my old tunes
Had to go away
Taking everything down, turn it up just to watch the volume fade
Take a passion, all your hard work comes crashing
Something I couldn't imagine
The weight of failure began to fasten
Rather die right now than live like I have been
​[Chorus]
Dancing to the beat
The world can't stop so let's just take it slow
Take it slow
Moving with the heat
The world can't stop so let's just take it slow
Take it slow
​[Verse 2]
I keep it bottled in, refuse to open up
Don't ask me how I've been
No space in your cup for me to pour my problems on you
Man up and deal with it is what I'm used to hearing
I'm used to this dark place, I'm afraid of healing
Love is a foreign feeling, to me I hate the feeling
I find relief in the music and the heavy drinking
But it doesn't fix the feeling searching for a purpose looking for a meaning
Why do I envy all of my friends and their family showing love to the many
Guess I'm just a burden why don't I deserve it
I won't lie I been hurt growing up feeling deserted by my own
Two youngers and their fathers showed
Mine is gone... Probably with another though
My heart grew cold
My mind went stray as I watch my spirit go
​[Chorus]
Dancing to the beat
The world can't stop so let's just take it slow
Take it slow...
​[Verse 3]
All I ever wanted was eternal wealth
Always taunted by possessions from someone else
Pride became an obsession, deeply afraid of failing
Scars on my body left a permanent lesson
Ship was sailing, there was no going back I sank into depression
Medications on the daily just to keep from stressing
Facing a new low, I was battling on my own
Surrounded by blessings yet I felt more alone
And isolated, sweet phrases of hope felt fabricated
Felt peace of mind during suicidal contemplation
Gained the strength to carry on through ideation
I just want my music to give me some type of validation
That I'm worth it, a God given purpose
I'm tired of the hurting
Every day I convince myself don't close the curtains
Even though I'm determined
The world doesn't need me I'm certain
Most of my mind lacks discernment
Devil's advocate thoughts, man they feel so fervent
Negativity in my mind keeps on churning
Just try one more time, promise is worth it
Save a nine, to cross the line when life ain't workin'

Midnight Beat Lab – LoFi Boom Bap Instrumental Beat

second one for the night (xmas premium)

"Pa' La Calle (Funkin' Basstards Remix)"
by Empresarios
EMP004 - Empresarios Musica
http://www.empresariosmusic.com

To be released worldwide Friday November 18th, 2016
Preview & Pre-order here:
https://empresariosmusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-vibes-remixed-lp

Tracklisting:
1. The Vibes (Balkan Riddims Remix)
2. The Vibes (Kinky Electric Noise Remix)
3. The Vibes (Desmond Williams Remix)
4. The Vibes (MILK$ Remix)
5. Morena (Lack Jemmon Remix)
6. Morena (Dany F Remix)
7. Salsoul (Ursula 1000 Remix)
8. Salsoul (Jayl Funk Remix)
9. No Vamos A Parar (Bobby C Sound TV Remix)
10. No Vamos A Parar (DJ Clairvo Remix)
11. No Vamos A Parar (Senor Griff Remix)
12. Encanto (Farid Remix)
13. Pa La Calle (Stereo 77 Remix)
14. Pa La Calle (Funkin' Basstards Remix)
15. Alegria (Bedside Remix)

The Empresarios are finishing off a great year where they played the Joshua Tree Music Festival, the Funk Parade in Washington, DC in addition to touring California and the East Coast. However their biggest accomplishment of 2016 was launching their own independent record label Empresarios Musica.  After releasing three remix EPs, the Empresarios are finishing strong with The Vibes Remixed album.

In addition to the twelve amazing remixes already released, The Vibes Remixed album features a few brand new exclusive remixes that cannot be found anywhere else. First up is Stereo 77's remix of Pa' La Calle and he does just that, taking it to the street!  Stereo 77 is originally from Puerto Rico and now resides in Orlando, Florida where he is a regular on the club circuit. You can hear his experience as a club DJj loud and clear with electro-synth stabs and pulsing bass throughout his future house remix.

Next up is another hot remix of Pa' La Calle, but this time by Greek production duo Funkin' Basstards who take the original in a different direction altogether. Fans of funky breaks are going to love this remix as the Funkin' Basstards beef up the original with some chunky breakbeats, break downs and heavy bass lines. This one will be a favorite with DJs and radio jockeys looking to add some fresh and funky Latin breaks to the mix.

The final new remix on this album will make you very happy, it is Bedside's tropical house remix of Alegria.  Bedside are a production duo from Miami and you can hear that South Florida vibe in their remix! They have added live instrumentation to great effect, and the horns are amazing. This deep house groove is perfect for pool parties and late nights, oozing with Miami Beach sexiness.

In addition to these three new remixes, The Vibes Remixed album includes the previously released remixes which have been making waves around the world. The list of remixers reads like a who's of who of hot producers from around the world; Lack Jemmon, Jayl Funk, Senor Griff, DJ Clairvo and Balkan Riddims from Europe, Dany F from Colombia, and Kinky Electric Noise, Bobby C Sound TV and Ursula 1000 from the USA. Calling on some hometown talent from Washington, DC you will also findremixes by Farid, Desmond Williams and MILK$.

The Empresarios story is unique, they are a group of musicians and DJs who met on the dance floors and nightclubs of Washington, DC and they have remained true to their roots with this remix album.  They have enlisted the talent of some amazing producers from around the world to reinterpret and remix their original music for the dance floor.  From house and funk to glitch-hop, dub and breaks there is something for everybody on this release and these tunes are sure to get people dancing and grooving.

Pa' La Calle (Funkin' Basstards Remix)

BadboE feat. MC Shureshock – Under the Spell (discObeta doOva)

Smoove - Gravy (Remixes & Rarities)
Released on Acid Jazz Records in 2007 available on CD and Vinyl.


02 Andy Lewis-Looking Up Looking In- Smoove Re Mix

Funk n' Beats, Vol. 6 (Curated by Smoove)

Main Sourced, Pt. 1

Round two of That's Not A Mix with regular contributor @SLMDNK with his Funky Pandemia mix.. SLMDNK has consistently impressed with his creative tasty blends and reworks. 

When selecting tunes from the huge array of That's Not An Edit releases, SLMDNK chose song names that were relevant during these isolating times.. he hopes that these songs will bring you some happiness at home.

Tracklist:

1. DJ Daigo - Lonely Coffee Break
2. Treble N Bass - How Long (Meets Jungle Bruvaz)
3. Eddie Harris - Alright Now (D-Funk Edit)
4. PPP - 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover (dL Edit feat. Evan Whetter)
5. Collide - Spook Shark (Collide Edit)
6. CC:Disco! She Don’t Know I’m Alive (CC dub rework)
7. DJ Soup - Closet Freeeek
8. Bernard Wright - Just Chillin Out (Timber Edit)
9. Remi - Since I Left You (dL Remix)
10. Goody Good - Make Me Hot (dL Edit)
11. Evelyn King - No Time For Fooling Around (Caratgold Edit)
12. Aretha Franklin - Save Me (JR Dynamite Edit)
13. Halcyon Dayz - Dayz Go By (Halcyon Dayz Rework)

<a href='https://theartistunion.com/tracks/8fd4fb'>Download for free on The Artist Union</a>

That's Not A Mix

SLMDNK Guest Mix - That's Not A Mix Episode 2 (Do The Funky Pandemia Mix) # Free DL Via Buy Link #

More than two years ago "Matasuna Records" already reissued two songs of the gifted Peruvian piano master "Otto de Rojas" on a 7inch single. "El tema de Coco" is another great track on his 1976 album "Superéxitos Bailables", on which he mixed Latin with Funk, Jazz and Disco. The song was reworked by "Retro Roland Riso", known for his Bossa 70 edits and by label founder "Alex SoulBrigada", who now deliver two different versions of this tune for the dancefloor.

"Otto Raúl de Rojas Guedes" (1941-2008) was a Peruvian musician, composer, arranger, musical director of radio and television broadcasts. He's considered one of the most influential figures in Peruvian music of the 70s.

The musical landscape of Peru, especially in the musical epicentre Lima, was influenced in the 1960s by US Funk, Soul or even psychedelic Rock and merged it with Peruvian Cumbia and traditional Criolla music. The young & unknown "Otto de Rojas" started his musical career in this environment and played in various bands like "Bossa 70" and "Los Hilton's". A commercial breakthrough in his career came in the early 70s when he took over the musical direction of the TV show "Trampolín a la fama" and made a name for himself with his talent as an arranger.

He was also active as an arranger and musician for the Peruvian record company "MAG", and as a versatile and talented pianist he has participated in various recordings of different popular rock groups like "Los York's", "Traffic Sound" and others.

Otto released his first successful solo project at the age of 25 in 1976. His songs "Al Ritmo Del Bump-Bump", a cover version of the US hit "Soulful Strut" by "Young-Holt Unlimited", and the song "Choca Las Caderas" are considered one of his greatest successes and represent for many the best songs of Otto de Rojas. In the following years he recorded more albums and was often to be found on the stages of Lima.

In 2008 Otto de Rojas died tragically and much too early. With him, the Peruvian music world lost an unsung icon. However, his music will live on and keep the memory of this exceptional talent alive.

"Roland Retro Riso's" Al-Ritmo Rework on the A-side puts an impressive percussive rhythm layer over the original and makes it to an inimitable funky groover for the dance floor.

The "SoulBigada" Edit on the B-side transforms the song into a deep disco-funk banger, focusing on the deep rolling bassline, funky wah-wah guitars, brass and the virtuoso piano playing of Otto de Rojas, giving the song the necessary pressure.

El tema de Coco

Otto De Rojas Y Su Orquesta - El Tema De Coco (Retro Roland Riso Al Ritmo Rework)

New album Heavy Goods OUT NOW https://smooveturrell.bandcamp.com/album/heavy-goods

I live in Newcastle in the UK I'm a producer and DJ named Smoove . Crossing all musical boarders in my own compositions and in my DJ sets by fusing Funk, Northern Soul, Hip Hop, Breakbeats, Disco and Jazz.
I DJ in the UK and Europe with tours promoting the late 2005 release of my debut album “Dead Men’s Shirts” on Acid Jazz Records.

2006 saw the creation of the succesfull my own label Wack Records including the first releases “Big Love” 

I released my second album ‘Gravy’ (Remixes & Rarities) on Acid Jazz Records in 2007 which featured the B-Boy smash athem “Im A Man”. 

In 2012 I released an album "First Class" on Jalapeno Records featuring various remix works followed by Recorded Delivery album in 2019.

Smoove and Turrell first collaborated in 2009 having released our first album “Antique soul” on Jalapeno Records and have released 7 studio albums including ‘Eccentric Audio, Crown Posada, Broken Toys, Mount Pleasant, Stratos Bleu & Red Ellen.

Heavy Goods album was released in 2025 available now  https://smooveturrell.bandcamp.com/album/heavy-goods

Live tour dates UK, Europe and beyond, visit www.smooveandtuurell.com

www.discogs.com/artist/Smoove

www.smooveandturrell.com

Main Sourced, Pt. 1

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