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A Likkle Way Different with LIKKLE MINTY
A different side of Likkle Minty  - soul-hip hop- swing beat-r&b

A Likkle Way Different with LIKKLE MINTY vol 1

This is a selection of tracks from my DJ collection, all the tracks I really like from my Tech House and Minimal Techno playlists.

Astro Murdo - Pick 'n' Mix # 3 | Tech House / Latino Bass / Minimal Techno

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Sax Bounce(Extended Mix)

100% New Jack Swing Era 
Hit , Classic, remix , rare 
Exclusivity  By Selecta Wil (Apollo Wil)
🎧🔥🔥🔥

Hype 

Le new jack swing ou swingbeat est un genre de fusion lancé par Teddy Riley et Bernard Belle qui est devenu populaire de la fin des années 1980 au milieu des années 1990. ... Son influence, ainsi que celle du hip-hop, s'est infiltrée dans la culture pop et a été le son définitif de la scène club inventive des noirs de New York.

New jack swing or swingbeat is a fusion genre spearheaded by Teddy Riley and Bernard Belle that became popular from the late 1980s into the mid 1990s. ... Its influence, along with hip hop, seeped into pop culture and was the definitive sound of the inventive black New York club scene.

Back II the New Jack Swing

1er sortie pour inaugurer notre chaîne, Gwenn, co-fondateur de Discrete lâche 1h de RnB et Swing beat. 

Full love et good vibe only

Enjoy

TASCAM DR-05X

Discrete Society Podcast - Gwenn

Genre blending.

🎧 Genres: #Funk #SwingHop #JazzHop #ElectroSwing #NuJazz #ChillHop #LoFiSwing

I just want to be at the disco

Ok, this song was basically screaming in sexual ecstasy for an edit, since the original was only suitable for strip clubs or orgy soundtracks.

So neutered it I did and now we have a completely playable version of fine South African breaksy swing beat with some corny raps sprinkled in.

Volcano – None Stop (Galactic Mace's Vanilla edit)

Streetlights still glow where the old sidewalks run,
But faces have faded, the voices are gone.
The café on Main’s got a new coat of paint,
Yet somehow it don’t feel the same.

The hands on the clock keep their usual spin,
Erasing the places where we used to grin.
The jukebox still hums, but it plays different tunes,
Guess nothing stays old for too soon.

Oh, time walks ahead in a brand-new parade,
Leaving behind all the plans that we made.
Try stepping back, but it’s no use—
Can’t go too far in yesterday’s shoes.

Oh, I tip my hat to the days that have passed,
They whisper and wave but don’t ever look back.

Oh, time walks ahead in a brand-new parade,
Leaving behind all the plans that we made.
Try stepping back, but it’s no use—
Can’t go too far in yesterday’s shoes.

Yesterday's Shoes

The moonlight still dances where footsteps once fell,
Soft as a whisper, too faint now to tell.
The melody lingers, a song in the air,
Carried by echoes of moments we shared.

The stars know the story, they’ve heard it before,
Shadows still waltzing across the old floor.
A hand in the darkness, then gone with the tide,
Yet something remains where memories reside.

Soft as a sigh on a warm summer breeze,
Falling like leaves from the tall autumn trees.
Time turns the pages, but still in between,
The traces of laughter, the glow of a dream.

The clock keeps on ticking, the world spins along,
Yet deep in the quiet still plays our old song.

Soft as a sigh on a warm summer breeze,
Falling like leaves from the tall autumn trees.
Time turns the pages, but still in between,
The traces of laughter, the glow of a dream.

When We Danced

I see the way the sunlight finds you
Golden glow in everything you do
It’s not just the way you move, the way you smile
It’s the way you light the world a little while

Every word, every glance
Like a song, like a dance

You shine, you shine, like morning light
Like waves that catch the silver night
No mirror shows the way I see
You’re beautiful, so endlessly

It’s in the way your laughter lingers
Soft as air, light as river shimmers
Even when you don’t believe
There’s a glow you leave in everything

Every word, every glance
Like a song, like a dance

You shine, you shine, like morning light
Like waves that catch the silver night
No mirror shows the way I see
You’re beautiful, so endlessly

You shine, you shine, like morning light
Like waves that catch the silver night
No mirror shows the way I see
You’re beautiful, so endlessly

You shine, you shine
Always, always, in my eyes

You Shine

Springtime waltzes on ribbons of gold,
Soft as a promise, young and bold.
Summer comes laughing, so sure, so bright,
But even the longest days fade into night.

Oh, round and round, the seasons go,
Snowfall melts where roses grow.
Time hums a tune, sweet yet strange,
Nothing stays when the seasons change.

Autumn whispers, the leaves bow low,
Dressed in their finest before they go.
Winter stands waiting, quiet and wise,
Watching the world through silver skies.

Oh, round and round, the seasons go,
Snowfall melts where roses grow.
Time hums a tune, sweet yet strange,
Nothing stays when the seasons change.

So lift a glass and tip your hat,
To all that goes… and all comes back.

Seasonal Waltz

Really proud to announce this track with 2 amazing singers, Emma Lea & the one and only Angie Brown!

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Gimme Your Number

Thieves

Box 7's "Sensuality" is an uplifting swing beat pop track, driven by a syncopated, offbeat rhythm and a garage band energy. A young man laments his captivating infatuation with a profoundly sensuous being. Discover this upbeat, syncopated pop anthem.

Box 7 - Sensuality   [ BBQ Mix ]

Beyond Words - demo

It's a blessing to be able to create music and if someone enjoys my work, that's icing on the cake! All blessings come from God.

As a retired DOD Civil Service worker, I have time to record some. I have been recording at home sice around 1990 and some of my tracks are very old.  I‘ve had 50+ years in bands playing music of many types. I still play the club scene 3 to 4 times a month. Life is good!

I'm a Guitarist who likes to write, record and sing many styles of music. Please check out my tracks. I'm also enjoying the occasional collaborations.  Meeting some good friends on here and continuing to grow. Thank you for listening!


Es una bendición poder crear música y si alguien disfruta de mi trabajo, ¡eso es la guinda del pastel! Todas las bendiciones vienen de Dios. Como trabajador jubilado del Servicio Civil del Departamento de Defensa, tengo tiempo para registrar algunos. He estado grabando en casa durante unos 23 años y algunas de mis pistas son muy antiguas. He tenido más de 50 años en bandas tocando música de muchos tipos. Todavía juego en la escena del club de 3 a 4 veces al mes. ¡La vida es buena! Soy un guitarrista al que le gusta escribir, grabar y cantar muchos estilos de música. Por favor, echa un vistazo a mis pistas. También estoy disfrutando de las colaboraciones ocasionales. Conocer a algunos buenos amigos aquí y seguir creciendo. ¡Gracias por escuchar!

I’m AImpossible 🎧 Let’s get lost in the music together 🎶🚀

Cheektowaga Music & Moving Pictures: Independent Film Production and Full-Service Record Label

Since our founding in the early 1980s by Herbert V Reid Jr., Cheektowaga Music & Moving Pictures has been a champion for authentic artists. We were born from a mission to dismantle the "closed shop" inequities of the traditional music industry, creating a platform for creators who operate outside the mainstream gatekeepers. While our roots are in music, our vision expanded with the visual revolution of MTV, leading us naturally into the world of independent film production.

Today, we are a multifaceted entertainment company and a full-service record production entity. Our "Moving Pictures" ethos represents our commitment to powerful storytelling, whether through a song's narrative or a film's compelling visuals. We are actively developing impactful projects, including our upcoming feature film, My Name Is Brad. This socially conscious film tackles the complex issues of homelessness and addiction, seeking to offer profound insights into the human condition and the circumstances that lead individuals to despair.

Expanding Our Legacy in the Modern Entertainment Landscape

Building on this foundation, Cheektowaga is committed to being a comprehensive creative partner in today's digital age. Our expertise now encompasses entertainment marketing and strategic audience engagement, ensuring that powerful stories don't just get made—they get seen and heard. From music video production and artist development to feature film financing and distribution strategy, we provide an integrated suite of services. Explore our evolving projects and learn how we can bring your creative vision to life through our official portal at https:// Cheektowaga-OMNI.com. We continue to empower artists, challenge conventions, and produce content that resonates and matters.
About the founder :









Music was my first language, a passion that took root before I could properly form words. I spent 16 years studying piano, including two at the university level, though I didn't graduate. By fourteen, I was already sealing envelopes, sending my demos out into the world with a teenager’s hopeful desperation. I spent years trekking to office buildings, dropping off those tapes, until I landed a meeting with the late, great Morris Levy. He was the first to call me out on what he saw: I was all over the map. Opera, Bluegrass, and everything in between—I had no distinct genre, just a deep, abiding love for sound.

That eclectic ear was forged in the Southern Baptist church, where I was taught piano for one reason: to ensure the choir always had a musician. I played that role faithfully until a single, accidental experience—attending a service on acid—shook my faith in the institution, though never in God. It was a turning point among many too numerous to mention.

Morris saw my chaos not as a weakness, but as a strength. He suggested I stop trying to fit into a box and instead build my own. He was right on point. So, being who I am, I turned away from hip-hop and rap and dove headfirst into the rock market. That leap of faith became Cheektowaga Records.

My process is my own. I work in Cubase or Magix, and I don't rely on A.I. for composition—my tools are synthesizers, samples, and a network of incredible session singers and musicians I hire from across the web. While I might use an A.I. studio to sketch a demo, the final product is always human.

To many in the industry, I’m a villain; to others, a savior of sorts. And unlike most executives, I write the majority of my own releases. But don’t mistake me for another Frank Farian; my operation is built on a different kind of alchemy.

The work you hear started as unpolished demos. It has taken a lifetime to hone them, and the polishing is a process I’m still deeply immersed in. A more detailed story is coming in a book, but for now, recognize this: I am not "gay," I am Vince. And Vince is a man of many contradictions. I've had meaningful relationships with both men and women; my preference is for adults, connection, and chemistry, not a specific gender. I don't really have a type, and I believe a person can be fluid, loving one thing one day and something else the next. To each their own.

Trust me, I have lived an interesting life. Read the book. As for the music, enjoy it or not—we all have our preferences.

(And Ryan… when you pass on, I’m throwing the biggest party you’ve ever seen. That’s an inside diss, y’all.)

 
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Biography

My music career started way back in my middle school days. Collecting and spinning

tunes in parties. From there I knew music was my passion.

In my teens I was a regular selector for various sound systems. Loverboy

International, Starlight Express, Loveline to name a few. We were in popular demand

and played regular at many parties and dances etc in and around the London area.

My radio dj days started by accident. In the early 90's a friend brought me into Skyline

radio to cover a show, not thinking anything would become of it and I was offered a

regular slot right there. It was where I met my good friend the late DJ Village. We both

continued working together and in 1999 we both moved onto to present on Cruise FM

managed by DJ Village.

My selector/sound system career continued and went from strength to strength.

Myself, Migus and D Science were all members of GI Roadshow. This was the start of

my international/european career and was privileged to be able to play in the UK,

Austria and Germany.

I had the opportunity to travel to The Gambia in 2000 to join Starkey Banton. From

my successful first trip I was fortunate to travel to The Gambia three times that year

playing and performing at several venues.

Due to the tragic passing of my lifelong friend DJ Village I continued to run Cruise fm

with his brother Sean, General Lee and QP. Throughout time my career went from

strength to strength and I played at several venues in Spain, Sweden and America.

Throughout my career as a radio dj I have been blessed to work with several talented

dj's on different stations. Not only the ones I have mentioned but stations such as

Juice UK, Genesis Radio, Hot 96, and Unique Radio.

In 2003 the collaboration of myself, Chris Peckings and Milton Campbell known as the

Peckings Syndicate regularly playing at numerous events. Together we have become a

well known force to be reckoned with.

To date I have regular shows on numerous radio stations in and around London and

the surrounding counties. Playing all aspects of reggae with a touch of other genres.

My weekly reggae shows are known as Reggae Inna Yuh Jeggae.

Now anyone who knows Likkle Minty knows that I am a jack of all trades and a master

of many. In 2011 - 2013 I was the co host of the music corner for the lifestyle show on

Ben TV for SKY.

As well as my music I also have a passion for videography. I have been instrumental in

producing, filming and editing various projects, and music videos for several artists

such as Macka B, Nereus Joseph, Chyna Whyne,  Bongo Kanny, Sparkie Melody, Akabu,  just to name a few.

2016 Moved into Music Production,Producing  the Phobic Riddim feat Macka B, Starkey Banton, Sun I Tafari, in 2020 the Icy Mint Riddim feat Macka B, Starkey Banton, Kirk Diamond and more.

In 2021 Neither One of us Riddim feat Keri Ann with a Cover of Gladys Knight & the pips Classic hit song, and a Saxaphone version feat the late Ray Carless - Neither Sax of us.

In 2023 a rendition of an Esther Phillips Classic - I Hope you'll be Very Unhappy Without Me ,with a Reggae Version of this Party Anthem sung by A Starr. 

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I have had many important and influential people in my corner over the years, so

many and to many to mention. I wish to thank them, my supporters, my listeners and

my family for their continued support and guidance throughout the years.

Jah Guide and Protect

Stay Blessed

One Love

Likkle Minty

I like music of different genres like electro. rock, hip hop, indie, punk, techno, house, hi-tech, tech house, funk, jazz, new wave, blues, ska beat, mixes, program electro and mix tech house, techno and psy-tech.

Crowd control with a cosmic touch ✨

Upcoming gigs:
Nov 22 – Grotesk

Past gigs in 2025
Oct 24 – Marski
Oct 11 – Third Place
Aug 29 – Siltanen -> Placed Outta Space
Aug 15 – Tanner -> Zesty w/ @caramelo77
Jul 31 – Way Cafe w/ @hannaojanen
Jul 10 – Latin Explosion at Siltanen
Apr 26 – Siltanen -> Placed Outta Space
Apr 25 – Ambient Bar w/ Jussi B
Mar 8 – Petiit w/ @box-n-dice
Jan 31 – Third Place
Jan 11 – Grotesk
Jan 1 – UG

Past gigs in 2024
Dec 28 – Ambient Bar
Dec 5 – Grotesk
Nov 9 – Grotesk
Nov 8 – Tanner, Zesty w/ @miialaine
Oct 25 – Grotesk
Oct 19 – @jesse-official record release bash Putte's The Cellar
Sep 27 – Grotesk
Sep 13 – Spinning Wheel at Ilves
Aug 31 – Bar Tÿpo
Aug 30 – Skiffer
Aug 10 – Ääniwalli 
Aug 7 – Bar Llamas
Aug 3 – Grotesk
Aug 1 – Siltanen w/ @olmiolmi
Jul 27 – Grotesk 
Jul 25 – Toppa
Jul 20 – Koistinen 
Jul 6 – WMNWM at Ääniwalli
Jun 26 – Siltanen/Latin Explosion
Jun 15 – Sumu
May 10 – Grotesk
May 3 – KULT
Apr 19 – Grotesk
Mar 2 – Grotesk
Mar 1 – Siltanen
Feb 3 – Grotesk

Past gigs in 2023:
Dec 16 – Kaiku w/ @tash-lc
Dec 9 – WMNWM at @clubkaiku
Dec 5 – Tanner Lil X-mas w/ @oksoundhelsinki
Dec 2 – Grotesk
Dec 1 – Kiasma
Oct 28 – Taverno, Amsterdam
Oct 27 – Cornerstore, Amsterdam
Oct 21 – Kaiku with @trujillo & @jexopolis
Oct 20 – Siltanen with Palmu
Oct 6 – Grotesk
Sep 23 – Kaiku with @omolokoo
Sep 9 – Grotesk
Sep 2 – Siltanen with @tonysiren
Aug 17 – Tanner with @liltony
Aug 13 – Flow Festival
Aug 10 – Grotesk with @miialaine
July 22 – Odysseus Festival
July 20 – Tanner with Kurro
July 14 – Tislaamo with @mynameistimjam
July 5 – Grotesk
Jun 10 – Tanner 5 years anniversary
Jun 1 – Grotesk
May 20 – Kaiku with @dj_ow and @milloskaiser
May 12 – Siltanen with @hannaojanen
May 5 – Jackie with @odjpirkka
April 28 – Zoukous with Sami Sierla
Mar 17 – Stidilä with @malinnyqvist
Mar 15 – Grotesk
Mar 11 – Zoukous at Tanner with @ednamartinezdj
Feb 10 – Zoukous at Tanner with Cami Laye Okun
Jan 6 – Siltanen with Jussi B

Past gigs in 2022:
Nov 25 – Zoukous at Tanner
Sep 2 – WMNWM at Kaiku
Aug 26 – Jackie w/ Miia Laine
Aug 14 – Zoukous at Flow Festival
Aug 8 – A very OK Birthday after party
July 21 – WMNWM at Sveta Bar, Tallinn
July 8 – Siltanen bar with @hannaojanen
June 11 – Siltanen terrace
May 21 – Zoukous at Tanner with @afro7 and @liltony
Apr 2 – Tanner
Mar 26 – Siltanen with @hannaojanen
Mar 12 – @clubkaiku

Gigs in 2021:
Dec 10 – Tislaamo
Nov 27 – Zoukous at Kaiku 
Nov 13 – Hanahuone Juova
Sep 16 – Siltanen
Sep 01 – WMNWM at Club Dia
Aug 20 – Jackie w/ All Good Soundsystem
Aug 14 – Siltanen w/ Kalifornia-Keke
July 19 – Siltanen Terrace
July 15 – Leblon
July 10 – Alust02 Festival

Gigs in 2020:
Sep 25 – Tanner w/ @hannaojanen 
Oct 9 – Tanner w/ @hannaojanen 
Nov 6 – WMNWM
Nov 13 – Tanner w/ @hannaojanen 
Dec 11 – Tanner w/ @hannaojanen 
Aug 7 – Jackie
Aug 1 – Siltanen w/ @hannaojanen
Jul 21 – Leblon
Jul 11 – WMNWM at Hermanni
Jan 18 – We Jazz at Ääniwalli

Gigs in 2019:
December 8 – Tanner brunch
November 22 – Slush Food Market
November 22 - Zoukous at Kaiku
October 19 – Siltanen with @hannaojanen 
October 11 – Tenho Restobar
October 5 – Kaiku w/ @alexrita @yuchuan1993
September 21 – Zoukous at Tanner w/ @afro7
September 13 – Tislaamo
September 7 – Tanner w/ @djipek
September 7 – Beerger w/ Kalifornia-Keke & @jeku_fin 
August 30 – WMNWM at Tervasaari
August 25 – VUM at Ääniwalli
August 24 – Tenho Restobar
August 23 – Siltanen 10 years Anniversary
August 11 – Flow Festival 2019 Official Afterparty at Ääniwalli
August 10 – Flow Festival: Zoukous at Red Garden
July 26 – Tenho Restobar w/ Sarah Kivi live
July 13 – Worldy with Futte Rico at Mesteren og Lærlingen (Copenhagen)
July 12 – Beyond The Beats: Worldy | Gårdhaven (Copenhagen)
June 18 – Karhu Dancing Club at Siltanen with @hannaojanen
June 8 – Zoukous: w/ Camí Laye Okún  at Kaiku

-SWING WITH THE BIG BASS SOUND
-For gig enquiries, remixes or general chit chat contact me at: Rich@ragtime-records.com

C@ In The H@ (pronounced: Cat in the Hat), DJ & Producer who creates a fusion of early twentieth century swing and jazz, and chunky twenty-first century beats with bouncy electronic bass.  

Hailing from Birmingham UK with an innovative style called "Swing with the Big Bass Sound", his DJ sets are about mashing it up and having fun, bringing you Electro Swing & Vintage Remix with aspects of Turntablism, DnB, House, Hip Hop, Dubstep & whatever else fits into the melting pot.  

He is also Director at Ragtime Records alongside Tom ESC (Electric Swing Circus) & Duke Skellington (Vaude Villainz).  His releases have seen him getting a number of Spotify editorial playlistings (including a no.1 spot), tracks in the top 10 on Beatport, and his remix of 'Swingin' Together' has been featured on no less than 3 best of Electro Swing compilations. As well as producing music for Ragtime Records, he has also had releases on Freshly Squeezed, Pedigree Cuts, Breakbeat Paradise Recordings, Ton Liebt Klang, & Greenqueen Music.   

Since 2012, his music has secured him gigs at the most exciting UK Festivals including Boomtown, Shambala, Secret Garden Party & Glastonbury; as well as seeing him playing gigs all across Europe, and further afield including UAE & Thailand.

Check out Ragtime Records here: www.ragtime-records.com

New tracks tagged #Swing Beat