Artist: Milton Jackson
Title:  House Arrest EP
Release 3rd December 2021
Format: Digital
Cat No: FRD272

Following hot on the heels of the brilliant collab release with Shur-I-
Kan, the man like Milton Jackson steps up for his first solo release for
Freerange since 2009.  With just a couple of recent and forthcoming
releases for Closer To Truth and Housewax, we welcome the Scotsman back with open arms as he delivers a five track EP which we’re sure you’ll agree has been well worth the wait!

Opening track Remember reminds us why we first fell for MJ’s music all
those years ago.  Filmic strings add that deep, widescreen mood whilst a
punchy house groove and bouncing square wave bassline satisfy the low end junkies.

Lockdown Love continues with a brilliant flip of a familiar sample, loaded with a positivity that can’t fail to lift the floor and with that crunchy, raw production courtesy of MJ’s beloved EMU sampler.
For the third track he drops the BPM for the blissed-out slice of heaven
entitled Adriatica.  Here we get a good listen of Milton in musical mode
as he goes heavy on lush Rhodes, 80’s Moog lines and sun-soaked strings.

On Birdsong we’re treated to a twitchers delight as things head deep into a tropical oasis with another slo-mo house groove to smooch n’ sway to.

Wrapping up the release we head full on Balearic with Miami Voice,   a nod to the synth pioneers Vangelis and Moroder and just the kind of retro beauty to reduce a grown man to tears as the sun rises over a Glasgow afterparty.

FRD272

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Milton Jackson - Adriatica [Freerange Records] (96Kbps)

Get ready for a special edition of Traxsource LIVE this week as Crackazat is in the house and about to lay down 60 minutes of seamlessly mixed jazz-infused House Music - laced with LIVE keys throughout.

Originally from Bristol England, Ben Jacobs aka Crackazat is a multi-Instrumentalist and electronic producer who has quickly become recognized by some of the finest forward-thinking labels (Freerange, Razor-n-Tape, Foliage, Local Talk, and more) for his unique ability to blend Jazz and House Music. His new album ‘Evergreen’ on Freerange marks a milestone in the young talent’s career as he delivers a scintillatingly soulful and jazz-enriched masterpiece available now at Traxsource.

Featured in the show today, Crackazat selects tracks from Javonntte, Intr0beatz, Kai Alce, Groove Assassin, and several cuts from the new album to build an exciting, cohesive, and well-rounded listening experience.

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CRACKAZAT - TRACKLISTING: MAY 12TH, 2022

01. Crackazat - Cadencia - Freerange
02. Wayne Shorter - Speak no Evil - Blue Note
03. Javonntte - Say It - Minneapolis Exchange
04. Crackazat - It's All Different - Freerange
05. Chick Corea - Children's Song - Polydor
06. Intr0beatz - Irregularity- Cosmic Angels
07. China Charmeleon - Spoil My Night - Stay True Sounds
08. Crackazat - True Power - Freerange
09. Donnie, Kai Alce - Olmec Save Us (Yoruba Soul Mix) - NDATL Muzik
10. Wyen Solo - Wyen Solo 'Smile' (Groove Assassin Instrumental) - Groove Odyssey
11. Myazisto - Notes From God - Beat Rebelz
12. Jamiroquai - Planet Home - Sony Soho Square
13. Gemin - Slow Love - Closer to Truth
14. Crackazat - I'm Easy - Freerange
15. Dwele - Truth (Crackazat Club Edit) - CDR
16. Crackazat - Simple Things - Freerange
17. Robert Glasper - Interlude - Fresh Sound

FORTHCOMING GUESTS ON TRAXSOURCE LIVE!

• Brooklyn Baby (May 19th)
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• Kyodai (Jun 2nd)

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Traxsource LIVE! #375 with Crackazat

After influencing a myriad of iconic UK music scenes in the 90s and 00s, dego's sound is always one step ahead of the present so it's no surprise the genre-crosser was drawn to the distinct release 'Phases' on The Remedy Project. Dutch duo Makèz and DC native dreamcastmoe's genre-hopping outing made waves due to its eclectic synergy of soul, jazz and disco. Now the pirate radio DJ and Mercury prize-nominated producer rewrites the script, dialling up the funk on the already futuristic track and serving a remix brimming with personality.

Phases(dego's 2000BLACK Dub)

Makèz featuring dreamcastmoe 'Phases' (dego's 2000BLACK Dub)

Following his label debut on The Remedy Project back in March 2023, acclaimed producer T.Williams presents a two-track remix package of 'You Take Me High' featuring long-time friend and vocalist Tendai. A key player in South Africa's deep house scene, China Charmeleon delivers his take on the quintessential T.Williams cut, with an upbeat remix demonstrating the producer's ear for a soulful melody. Delivering his Hi Grade Revizion, renowned DJ and producer Karizma takes Tendai's smooth vocals and glides them over an up-tempo, uplifting soundscape for a remix that showcases the best of his signature genre-hopping style. T.Williams featuring Tendai 'You Take Me High' (Remixes) 1. You Take Me High (China Charmeleon The Animal Extended Remix) 2. You Take Me High (Karizma Hi Grade Revizion) 3. You Take Me High (Karizma Hi Grade Revizion Instrumental) Written by Tesfa Williams, James Jacob & Tendai Franklin Brown Produced by Tesfa Williams & James Jacob Vocals by Tendai Track 1 Remix, Additional Production & Additional Instruments by China Charmeleon Track 2 & 3 Remix & Additional Production by Karizma Published by Defected Music P&C 2023 Defected Records Limited dba The Remedy Project.

You Take Me High (Remixes)

You Take Me High (Karizma Hi Grade Revizion)

You Take Me High (Karizma Hi Grade Drop)

You Take Me High (China Charmeleon The Animal Remix)

Digging and exploring all aspects of deep, emotive dance music in the latest edition of our Contrast Miscast series. Featuring music from Jimpster, Saison, Tuccilo, Johan S and more...

TRACKLIST
Saison, Kameelah Waheed - Be Yourself - Extended Mix
Johan S - Is It Possible? - Dub Mix
Gome, Mike Dubb - Elevator Man - Mike Dunn Blackball Remix
Inkswell - Why Don't You Listen - Fred Everything Remix
Jimpster, Crackazat - Natural Child
Chaz Harrison - The Pickup
sanXero - Blakes Beat - Original Mix
Timothee Milton, Rocco Rodamaal - I Miss Your love - Rocco Rodamaal Underground Mix
Brent Laurence ft. Clay Acox & Maureen Parker - Spirit - David Harness Spirit Mix
Tuccilo - Sunshine City
6th Borough Project - Truth

Spiritchaser - Contrast 14

DC Promo Tracks #1229: "My Harmony (Dub)" by Jimpster & Crackazat is part of the release "Natural Child EP" on Freerange Records  

Buy Now: https://jimpster.bandcamp.com/album/natural-child-ep 

More Promo Tracks: https://www.dreamchimney.com/promo

DC Promo Tracks: Jimpster & Crackazat "My Harmony" (Dub)

1.KaySoul & Kristina Sheli - Blind (Fred Everything Lazy Vox) - Lazy Days
2.Franc Spangler - Fight The Feeling - Delusions Of Grandeur 
3.jingo Typical Band - Vini Ouais (Art Of Tones Remix)
4.Abel - Jazz In The Room (Jimpster Remix) - Atjazz Record Company
5.Felipe Gordon feat. Bob The Egoist - I Don’t Know - Wide Awake 
6.KaySoul - Vous Vous - Lazy Days

Fred Everything  guest mix on KaySoul show @ Oroko.live Ghana

Out now: https://thermdy.lnk.to/THERMDY019D

Melvo Baptiste’s treasured The Remedy Project has quickly become the imprint for contemporary house projects brimming with soul, funk and disco goodness - their latest release sees acclaimed London producer T. Williams return to the label with ‘Peace’ featuring Johannesburg-based storyteller and singer-songwriter Sio. The house and rare groove trailblazer has a unique, understated approach to music wired into his DNA - always showcasing a true creative in their prime. ‘Peace’ is no exception as Sio’s intricate vocals duck and dive around masterful percussion lines; rhythmic play keeps audiences mesmerised as funky bass guitar lines and breathy pads keep you vibing long after the track subsides.

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Peace

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T. Williams & Sio - Peace

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The Remedy Project is the imprint of London-based tastemaker Melvo Baptiste. Throughout Melvo’s decade in broadcasting and A&R he has shared his musical DNA of soul, rare groove, funk, disco and house with enthusiasts around the world, while making connections with contemporary artists on the peripheries of these genres in his quest to become the next indie champion. 

The Remedy Project is dedicated to the development of those young, forward-thinking, genre-bending and ambitious musicians. The label’s founding principles are to offer a home and a platform to these like-minded artists.

You Take Me High (Karizma Hi Grade Revizion)

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