Im impressed. to take a classic and do it justice isn't something you hear often, man got skills!

So good! Featured in Funky Soul Breaks 3: https://soundcloud.com/rdeescuts/funky-soul-breaks-3

January

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

Soopasoul Theme

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

Funky Bijou - Beat 2 Ouf

http://www.mrbongo.com/product/latin-beats-cd-boxset-1155

Previously only available as separate albums, this boxset contains over 120 tracks from the mambo and boogaloo to the sounds of fania, Latin funk and jazz as well as contemporary remixes from the likes of Gilles Peterson, Masters at Work, Quantic and Bonde de Role.

Artists featured in this release include Tito Puente, Pete Rodriguez, Ray Barretto, Fania All-Stars, Lenni Sesar, La Lupe, Charlie Palmieri All-Stars, Henry & Orlando Fiol, Don Barreto, Havana Casino Orchestra, Lecuona Cuban Boys, Sao Benitez, Cachao Y Su Orquestra, Dave Cortez, Jose Conde, Hanny, Beny More, Jack Costanzo and many many more.

Previously only available as separate albums, this boxset contains over 120 tracks from the mambo and boogaloo to the sounds of fania, Latin funk and jazz as well as contemporary remixes from the likes of Gilles Peterson, Masters at Work, Quantic and Bonde de Role.

Artists featured in this release include Tito Puente, Pete Rodriguez, Ray Barretto, Fania All-Stars, Lenni Sesar, La Lupe, Charlie Palmieri All-Stars, Henry & Orlando Fiol, Don Barreto, Havana Casino Orchestra, Lecuona Cuban Boys, Sao Benitez, Cachao Y Su Orquestra, Dave Cortez, Jose Conde, Hanny, Beny More, Jack Costanzo and many many more.

Juan Pablo Torres - Rompe Cocorico

My Stable

This is the cover version of 'Planet Rock' by Mr. Confuse. In 2006 he did this cover of the original by Afrika Bambaataa with his first music project called "Breakout".

Produced by Mr. Confuse, Info & Kova

Breakout - Planet Rock (Pt. 1 & 2)

Out now and available from all good stores!! 
http://www.traxsource.com/track/2890475/like-disco-stevies-edit

Taken from the Latest @SnazzyTrax Album... 'With Love'
http://www.traxsource.com/title/544082/with-love-the-album

www.snazzytraxx.com

Snazzy Trax - Like Disco (Stevie's Edit)

Murs & 9th Wonder Presents "Brighter Daze"

Murs & 9th Wonder - "Walk Like A God" Ft. Rapsody And Propaganda

“Return Of The Beats” is a remake of an old skool classic Mantronix track. 
Smoove has meticulously sourced all the original samples and recreated a modern version while adding his signature production.

This will be released limited edition 7" vinyl Wack Records 26th February 2016


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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

Hit the Floor

Gotta Let Me Know

Hi there! Here is a little DJ-friendly edit I made of Patti LaBelle's great "Music Is My Way of Life" I made for myself to play that I thought I would share with folks. 

http://facebook.com/NuChicago

Patti LaBelle - Music Is My Way of Life (Mörk Re-Edit)

BOBBY THURSTON - you got what it takes (WE MEAN DISCO!! Instrumental Boogie)

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CONTACT: wemeandisco@yahoo.com

stay tuned for upcoming WE MEAN DISCO!! Re-Edits, DJ-Mixes & more 

stay tuned for upcoming WE MEAN DISCO!! Re-Edits, DJ-Mixes & more


BOBBY THURSTON - you got what it takes (WE MEAN DISCO!! Instrumental Boogie)

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

Hailing from Japan where he started collecting records and listening to a wide variety of music, DJ Blue Funk is currently located in Saint Paul, MN where he puts together mixes and keeps up with his habit of obsessively digging for music from around the globe, both new and old. 

Booking/Contact (DJing, edits, general inquiries): djaybluefunk@gmail.com

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