The 9th entry into the Heat Rock catalog dives deep into Memphis Soul / Funk territory with a pair of ‘stems’ remixes. The A-side features a track from Chicago’s Altered Tapes crew and their take on a West Coast Gangster Rap classic. And on the flip, Oakland’s own DJ Platurn banged out a drum break-heavy edit and homage to one of our favorite, early cut ‘n paste producers. Cop doubles for all your wax addiction needs!

DJ Platurn - King Penguin (Funky Beats Edit)

Now to something slightly different: Classic HipHop songs reworked in a House & Boogie style... As aired on Radio FM4 Unlimited on October 31st!

Tracklist:

J Dilla – Players (DJ A1 House Breaks)
Janet Jackson ft. Q-Tip & Joni Mitchell – Ain’t Got It Till It’s Gone (Obas Nenor Edit)
Snoop Dogg ft. Pharell – Drop It Like It’s Hot (Kartell Remix)
Digable Planets – Rebirth Of Slick (Altered Tapes Remix)
Mos Def – Ms Fat Booty (Louis Futon Remix)
Queen Latifah – U.N.I.T.Y. (Claude Rework)
Ludacris – Stand Up (LeMarquis Remix)
Titeknots – Wordy

Don't Call It Hip House (Mix)

Mary J Blige "U Remind Me" (King Most Redirection)
Synths: Jon Reyes
Mastered & Mixed: Different Fur Studios

Vibe to the feels. 

Available via Bandcamp

Mary J B "U Remind Me" (King Most Redirection)

REEL PEOPLE MUSIC are delighted to welcome the incredible ZO! to the label for a exciting remix collaboration with our very own REEL PEOPLE.

Multi-Instrumentalist/Producer ZO! from the wonderful FOREIGN EXCHANGE family is Detroit-area born and raised, LORENZO FERGUSON. 

Influenced by a wide range of music genres introduced to him at an early age, ZO! utilizes multiple layers of thick instrumentation to shape his compositions, as demonstrated on his solo albums namely, MANMADE, SUNSTORM and his superb latest offering SKYBREAK.

After falling in love with ZO!’s new album SKYBREAK, label boss and REEL PEOPLE main man OLI LAZARUS cherry picked 4 of his favourites and set to remix along with production partner TONI ECONOMIDES and long time collaborator MIKE PATTO. The results are now here folks!!


Zo! Remixed by Reel People

Starlight (Reel People’s Boogie Bounce)

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Zo! feat. Phonte – Starlight (Reel People’s Boogie Bounce)

Dimapetrov & A.D.O.R. - Renegade bossa

Something for summer.

Art © Ceci Steyn for the Mcgill Tribune.

Get Your Freak On (DHB Re-Freak)

Live Aretha Franklin Set at Soul Source Los Angeles- August 19, 2018 w/ special guests Mr. Choc (Beat Junkies) and DJ Ele (Culture Series SD). Free monthly dance party at Pattern Bar, Downtown Los Angeles. @soulsource.la

Aretha Franklin Set Live at Soul Source LA

Back with another Wu Banger! This one has been in the works since 2015, and since then it's been at least 5 different versions with completely different sounds. This final take is centered on a massive drum break and the original "Daytona" sample, and includes a few homages to artists who've sampled "Nautilus" over the years. #mercuryraps

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Ghostface Killah - Daytona (Altered Tapes Remix Instrumental)

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Following the release of ‘Happy Song’, the first single from forthcoming album ‘Break The Wall’, MF Robots reveal the full extended version of the song alongside remixes from Kenny Dope, Kaidi Tatham and Daz-I-Kue.

It’s only right that Kenny Dope should be the first producer to remix Jan Kincaid and Dawn Joseph’s new MF Robots project, considering the trio’s shared musical history. Kenny Dope began reworking Jan’s ‘Brand New Heavies’ material back in the early 90’s as one half of Masters At Work, helping the band reach club-land over and over again with a series of iconic remixes, recorded during the golden era of MAW’s output.

It’s no surprise then that there’s more than a hint of that special, Latin sunshine-infused mid-90’s House sound in Kenny’s rework of Happy Song, which showcases Dawn’s impeccable vocals over an infectious rhythm track and ultra-funky horn stabs. An instrumental version of Kenny’s mix is also included for the House purists, as well as the full, extended original version of Happy Song, packed with tight musicianship and more than its fair share of great grooves.

Pioneers of the UK Broken Beat movement and contributors to its most emblematic group, Bugz In The Attic, it seems almost inconceivable that Kaidi Tatham & Daz-I-Kue have never actually worked on a remix together before. As strange as it may sound, it’s true, and their powerhouse rework of ‘Happy Song’ is most definitely worth the wait.

About MF Robots:

Meeting in 2013 while recording and performing with one of the UK’s most commercially successful Acid Jazz bands, legendary UK drummer Jan Kincaid and vocalist Dawn Joseph discovered immediate musical chemistry and began writing songs together right away. They soon left the band to concentrate on their own work, starting MF Robots (Music For Robots) and releasing an eponymous debut in 2018. The album was so well received that the duo soon morphed into a band as they found themselves in-demand at venues and festivals all over Europe.

Forthcoming long player ‘Break The Wall’ represents a new benchmark for Jan and Dawn, reflecting the MF Robots project coalescing and maturing while fine-tuning their material, both on the road and in the studio.

Happy Song Remixes

MF Robots - Happy Song (Kaidi Tatham & Daz-I-Kue Remix)

Next up in the series is a Chicago Stepper-influenced remix of Jay-Z's "Can't Knock the Hustle." 

I've spent the Summer immersed in vinyl, getting the Miyagi Records project off the ground. And along the way I've discovered or have been put up on, a ton of music! This remix is based on The Stylistics quiet storm killer "Hurry Up This Way Again" which you'll recognize as sampled on Jay-Z's "Politics As Usual." I'd heard the Stylistics song waaay back in the day but didn't put 2 and 2 together. The homie Twelve Gage came through the shop awhile back and reintroduced me to this gem and I had it on repeat for days afterward. It didn't take long for the remix idea to come about. All I really wanted was to make a Stepper out of Jigga and continue my "Reasonable Saturday Night" series somehow. Comes with the instrumental which kinda works on it's own as a Stylistics flip. 

On a more personal note, this remix isn't just a clever mashup of song titles but it's more so what my 2020 mindset has become. Losing all DJ gigs, performance work, and my marketing company due to the pandemic made me reassess what I want from life and how I plan to get there. I have a tendency to move too fast, and this year has been a blessing in disguise. A much needed slow down, in order to get some bigger moves in play. I'm sure everyone has their thoughts about Jay-Z but there's no denying his success, and the scope and longevity of that success. I once heard for "Reasonable Doubt" he used his advance to purchase copies of the record so as to give SoundScan numbers a bump, thus securing a better deal on his next album. Whether that's myth or reality, it's a G move and the perfect example of investing and reinvesting in yourself. 

I hope you're all safe and healthy out there, this ride isn't over yet!

Jay-Z - Can't Hurry the Hustle (TREW remix) Instrumental

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With a love for DJing that began in grade school when using two tape decks to spin basement parties, TREW’s main aim is to weave a common thread through seemingly disparate genres. Drawing inspiration from the early 1980s NYC art/music world, he believes no genre is off limits, no collaboration too outlandish. Honing his chops East Cost Rave & Hip-Hop scenes (Baltimore/DC), it was Chicago’s wealth of musical and architectural history that pulled him westward. “Like most kids back then, I thought ‘Percolator’ was a Baltimore Club track. Once I found out the truth I knew this is where I was meant to be!” he exclaims. Soon after, he quit his corporate job, cashed in the 401k, and invested his life into music.

Since landing in the Windy City, TREW has performed or held residencies all across Chicagoland.  Played stages at West Fest, Spring Awakening, Do Division, Taste of Randolph, and North Coast Music Festival. And he has been lucky enough to perform with artists like Snoop Dogg, Mayer Hawthorne, People Under The Stairs, Keys N Krates, Nightmares On Wax, Mint Condition, Bone Thugs N Harmony, Jeremiah Jae, Bobbito, House of Pain, Van Hunt, Jneiro Jarel, Devin the Dude, Bonobo, Cut Chemist, Quantic, Currensy, Afrika Bambaataa, MF Doom, Mos Def, and dozens more.

While not DJing he co-owns Ground Lift Media - a  digital marketing + brand strategy company, is 1/2 of the DJ/Production duo Altered Tapes, owns and operates Heat Rock Records, and is deep into vinyl excavation having amassed thousands of rare Soul, Funk, Disco, & Jazz records. A hobby/obsession he shares with the world via his Miyagi Records Shop.

Jay-Z - Can't Hurry the Hustle (TREW remix) Instrumental

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