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This release follows the outstanding debut ‘we_ctrl [1]’ which gained support from the likes of Kerri Chandler, DJ Deep, Brothers Vibe and Jimpster. Co-founder of we_ctrl Benedict takes the reins here, delivering his fresh outlook on contemporary deep house that’s seen works of his find their way onto imprints such as Hudd Traxx, Freerange, Surface and Urban Torque.

‘Why Don’t You Finish With Me’ opens the release, encapsulating the spirit of classic deep house with an impressive attention to detail and insistent percussive movement. The flow steadily evolves, forever alluring your senses with baroque structural changes.

we_ctrl are off to a rolling start and with label partner Tomson set for the next release and Wolf Music’s Medlar confirmed on remix duties, its clear we_ctrl have their finger on the pulse when it comes to quality not trends.

Benedicts ‘we_ctrl [2]’ is out on we_ctrl 10th September 2012.

WECTRL002 Benedict - Why Don't You Finish With Me?

Releasing electronic music unashamedly inspired by decades of house, garage and techno from the cities of Detroit, Chicago and New York with a do it yourself ethos entrenched in the underground.

"We have a general goal to the preservation of true underground dance culture. People need to understand the idea of community & within the underground electronic music it's about building community... 
& the more you can build community then you create a scene..."

Professional DJ | Music Compiler | DJ Head Lecturer | Sound Design fanatic | Music Curator | Radio Show Host on www.jozimabonengradio.co.za | Bookings email: clive552@hotmail.com 

Clive’s music career started in 1994 with his involvement in his High School events in the East Rand township, Vosloorus. This was highly inspired by his collection of mix-tapes which included the greats like Ganyani, Tokzen and Bob Mabena’s drive time show that played on Radio Bop. His musical taste at the time covered a wide range of styles: Hip Hop (Krs One, Keith Murray, De la Soul…), Funk (Ashford and Simpsons, Kool and the Gang, Diana Ross…) and more specifically House music.This led him to a career in the South African Music Production and DJ Industries in which he has been a recognized player for over 20 years. 

In 1999 He Joined Suga Trax ( a vinyl and dj’s accessory store), which was renamed Soulcandi 
Records. Clive has for years conceptualized and Coordinated his own events. He has been 
commissioned by Levi®’s to compile a     series of South African Afro/Deep House music, for stores all over South Africa. As part of Soulcandi’s current  A&R team, Clive is a Compiler for International and National Dance Music Compilation Cd’s. Clive now also combines his career as a professional Dj with teaching. 

Clive is currently the Head Dj Lecturer at the Boston City Campus(Soulcandi Institute of Music), in Johannesburg. He has been, to date, employed by Soulcandi Music Group for the past 18 years. 

Other Concepts, Compilations and Involvements: 

 - 2017 - Present: Co Founder of Label Nites hosted Monthly at Shikisha Um'Zimba in 81 Corlett Drive, Sandton.

 - 2015 - 2017: Head Honcho for Reminisce Sunday, a forth nightly Sunday Deep Tech House concept hosted at Kitcheners (Braamfontein, Jozi - South Africa)

 - 2013: Compilation released Deeper Sounds Of Clive Bean through F! Records 
(Soulcandi's sister label)

- 2012 - Present: Founded City Soul Addicts, a Deep-Soulful House concept hosted in and around Johannesburg.

 - 2010: CD compilation “Soul Essentials” was released on SoulCandi sessions 5 and has sold Platinum.

 - 2009/10/11: ®Levi’s Live Mixtapes: quarterly compilations  (played at all Levi’s stores throughout South Africa)

 - 2008/2009: Compilation released with U.S based Kingstreet Records: Mix The Vibe Series “Mix The Vibe S.A” Double Cd Compilation with Teddy Douglas (Baltimore, USA) 

 -  2005/ 2006: Compilation released with UK based Defected In The House “Downtown Grooves” Cd Compilation 

 - 2004-05: Radio mix slot @ YFm 99.2 on Rudeboy Paul & Sanza’s Kamikaze Breakfast 

 - 2004  - Present: Home Cookin’ Xclusiv Events: Head of Concept, Co-ordinator and Head Dj - Series of Mix Genre-electronica events & online Radio Show -www.jozimabonengradio.co.za