Liberated / Music For the Movement Vol. 3

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Artist: Bon Voyage
Title: High Power – The 2023 Rework
Label: F*CLR
Cat No: FCLR022
Rel date: May 19th, 2023

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Back in 2020, Bon Voyage unleashed their original ‘High Version’ version along with the Rave and Funkay remixes. Now, in 2023, The Bon Voyage Hip House machine is back with some unfinished business, presenting the 2023 Reworks of ‘High Power’. There’s two fresh body popping cuts busting out ya bassbins in May 2023, with Bon Voyage’s own sleek, bass warbling rework - think Dirty Bird meets Eats Everything accompanied by a tripped out music video care of Canadian director, Blair Alexander (Damien Rice/JFDR).  High Power is inspired by the vocal musings of Fab 5 Freddy, Doug Lazy, Fast Eddie & Chill Eb with the future funk of George Clinton, Prince and Mr Fingers. Watch out for Australian House fanatic, Andrew Sant and his late night driving club remix – a beautifully crafted dancefloor accompaniment to the Rework originals due out in June.

Bon Voyage = Hip House + Arthouse + Acid House = Shamon Cassette, the Furious 5 love child and music and fashion powerhouse spilling rhymes with Arveene, the super connected internationalist / DJ producer aficionado, dropping bass lines and creating beats, showcasing his exceptional production talents. With regular Radio 1, 1 XTRA, KISS FM and global airwave exposure, Bon Voyage are no strangers to dance playlists and DJ Charts with an abundance of glowing accolades from the likes of Mista Jam, Annie Mac and Pete Tong, Liam Howlett and more… 2023 sees the release of multiple EPs, fashion collabs and getting back into the live arena. It’s High Power - let’s roll.

High Power - The 2023 Rework EP

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Bon Voyage - High Power (Club Dub)

Artist(s): Chip E ft. Kid Enigma
Title: Hold Me Back – The Remix EP
Label: F*CLR Records
Cat. No: FCLR030
Rel. date: November 17th, 2023

Two of Chi-Town’s highly regarded House Music talents, Chip E and Kid Enigma, collide on the high-octane Jackin’ Hip House single, ‘Hold Me Back’. Kicking off this package is a hefty lo-fi Jackin’ remix from DJ PAUL FUNK, powered by menacing ‘In yer face’ retro style synth hooks. There is also a remix from Paul’s production partner in crime, Quinten De Rozario, who injects some infectious hooks and a bumping bass, bringing a chunky fresh bounce to things. Closing out the package is a stripped down dubby low-slung bass driven groover from Kid Enigma that seamlessly flows around his sublime rap.

DJ PAUL FUNK started DJ’ing on the Amsterdam Rare Groove scene in 1986 before venturing to Chicago and New York in 1988 on a house music pilgrimage to discover the origins of the genre. Paul was one of the House music pioneers on the European club scene until he discovered Drum and Bass in '94. He hosted his own ‘Raiders Of The Lost Bass’ travelling club nights and played major European D&B clubs and events till 2001 when he took a 14 year sabbatical from DJ’ing/producing to concentrate on building custom motorcycles. But now he’s back! Quinten De Rozario met DJ PAUL FUNK 3 decades ago and they have been producing music together ever since, Quinten started DJ’ing in 1985 and when he discovered ‘Tears’ by Frankie Knuckles in '92, a lifelong passion for the 4 To The Floor started. Chip E was born in Chicago and began spinning records in 1982 producing records by 1984 and in 1985, Street Mix Magazine declared Chip E. as the "Godfather of House Music.  Chip E's and Joe Smooth's first recording ‘Jack Trax’ ft.  ‘Time to Jack’ as well as ‘It's House’, considered by many as the first House record, and the first to use the terms "Jack" and "House".  Chip E, along with Joe Smooth, assisted Frankie Knuckles when he co-produced Frankie's first record ‘You Can't Hide’. Keith Rafael Perez, aka Kid Enigma is a Chicago-born, Mexican-American artist with a never-ending desire for Peace, Love, and Tranquillity. By 15, he’d picked up his first DJ residency and by 16 he had three weekly residencies under the moniker ‘Kid Enigma’. At 19, Kid had developed the ‘B Natural mixtapes’ whilst focusing on his main objective to promote life through the power of music and artistic expression.

Chip E ft. Kid Enigma - Hold Me Back - The Remix EP

01. Hold Me Back (DJ Paul Funk Boom Clap Club Mix)

Artist: Substance Abuse ft. Kurious
Title: Don’t add me EP (Original Versions) [Explicit]
Label: Ramrock Red Records
Cat no: RRR055
Release: February 19th, 2024

Ramrock Red Records are delighted to announce that LA Hip Hop duo, Substance Abuse are back with their brand new follow up to their classic 2019 release, ‘Bridges’. They’ve teamed up with legendary emcee and MF Doom affiliate, Kurious to drop ‘Don't Add Me’, a scathing yet humorous take down of social media over a jazzy, smooth backdrop produced by West Coast beat maestro Taso. In an era where people prioritize "likes" over quality. Subz and Eso Tre are here to ensure that "Substance" doesn't get lost in the shuffle.

Together, Subz and Eso Tre are L.A. duo Substance Abuse. Raised in the ways of old school hip hop, the dynamic duo met in 5th grade, and whilst listening to groups like Run DMC and Public Enemy, the two cultivated their freestyle skills in the hills of the Santa Monica Canyon becoming proficient at the art of rhyming off the top of their heads. By the late 90’s, Eso Tre met super producer NO in college in Santa Barbara, fascinated by his jazzy, abstract, psychedelic style of beat making. Subz, Eso Tre and NO decided to make an EP called Substance Abuse, (later deciding that would be a better name for their group), which became the B-Side of  ‘Brand New Crime’. Their real break came in 2001, signing to Ground Control records but eventually linked with the legendary Kutmasta Kurt and dropped their debut album ‘Overproof’ on Threshold Recordings, featuring a host of insanely iconic hip hop artist including Kool Keith and MF Doom. The LP received four stars in URB and Scratch swiftly followed by the ‘Background Music’ LP ft. Tash, Sadat X, and KRS-One amongst others. ‘Rear View’ ft. KRS-One earnt a spin on DJ Premier's classic ‘Live from Headquarters’ radio show.
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Don't Add Me (Vocal) [Explicit]

Artist: Deep Excavation ft. Morris Revy
Release: Feel The Flow EP
Release date: March 8th, 2024
Label/ Cat No: Ramrock Records – RR012

Ramrock Records are proud to present legendary Irish DJ/Producer/Remixer, and founder of Deeper Groove Recordings, Alan Keane who has teamed up with Nigerian vocalist Morris Revy to create the beautifully stripped back, hypnotic dubbed out ‘Feel The Flow’ EP – all you’ve got to do is feel the flow and feel the energy. The remix comes courtesy of Balmr aka Greg O’Connell, who is also part of the Southbound Sounds crew with Alan. The track sat on Alan’s hard drive until he saw a social media post by Ashley Beedle, telling DJs who played reggae, to get in touch with Ramrock Records for reggae promos. Alan thought ‘not only do I play reggae but I make it’ - so he sent the ‘Feel The Flow’ demo to Jo at Ramrock, and the rest is history….. 

The story goes that one evening after a mammoth Deeper Groove party, Alan started messing around with some dub reggae sounds and the idea for the FTF track came to fruition.  Once the ‘feel the rhythm, feel the flow’ hook was nailed, he sent the beat to Morris Revy, and sang him the hook on WhatsApp. After a couple of days, Morris delivered his haunting vocals that sat perfectly over the bed but Alan took more elements out of the beat to allow more room for Mr Revy’s delivery to shine. ‘Feel The Flow’ was finished and Alan sent it to Greg O’Connell aka Balmr for a listen who instantly asked for the parts. The remix was completed and chords for the remix were added to the instrumental and dub as on previous Southbound Sounds projects.

Morris Revy was born in Nigeria and studied Environmental Engineering Technology at the prestigious Petroleum Training Institute in Warri City. However, after becoming immersed in music from childhood, especially pop, rock, R&B, disco, Morris honed his vocals in his church choir and took up professional music in the 90s whilst still studying in Nigeria. After doing a number of backing vocal sessions for Nigerian artists, Morris got a request by HSR Records to do some vocals and from there, his singing career took off.

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Feel The Flow ft. Morris Revy (Dub)

Artists: Leo Pesci & John Swana ft. Dario Scotti
Title: Dario’s Pummarola EP ft. No’West Remixes
Rel. Date: March 22nd, 2024
Label: Ramrock Red Records
Cat. No: RRR058

Ramrock Records are very proud to present Leo Pesci’s second release, ‘Dario’s Pummarola’ from the London based Italian Jazz artist’s outstanding 2023 LP, ‘Impolite’. Already supported by Dom Servini on his JAZZ FM show, ‘Dario’s Pummarola’ was inspired by Yussef Dayes and Kamaal Williams' revolutionary 'Black Focus' LP. Leo tried to recreate the flavour of those vibes by delivering his lyrics in Neapolitan, his primary language and mixing UK jazz tradition together with Italian Neapolitan folklore. It’s a hymn to Leo Pesci’s roots and those of featured drummer, Dario Scotti, born in the UK with a Neapolitan dad. The No’West crew take the track and add a few jazzy flourishes to compliment the essence of the original vocal, along with a Dub and Instrumental.

Leo says: ‘We were in studio, at the end of the recording session, and I asked Dario to play the first cool tempo that came to mind. The day after, I was at home composing something following that tempo and imaging who I could get to be featured as the main artist. The answer came when I saw a post by John Swana on my Instagram account. John, a legend of the American jazz scene, has played with Miles Davis in the 70’s and developed the EVI – electronic valve instrument – as his signature instrument. I messaged him and the deal was struck'. The track ft. Leo Pesci (vocals, keys), John Swana (E.V.I. – electronic valve instrument), Dario Scotti (drums), Vincenzo De Fraia (bass, synth, keys). Produced by Leo Pesci and Vincenzo De Fraia.

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