As the world joins together for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games this summer, Coca-Cola has invited artists from around the globe to jointly depict what this monumental occasion means to them. The extraordinary alliance of visual and music artists from different lands started with eight blank canvasses of aluminum contour bottles – and eight corresponding themes reflecting the possibilities for happiness and connection from both the Coke Side of Life platform and the upcoming global gathering in Beijing.
Jay-J's latest effort 'Happiness' was just released for Coke's WE8 Project. 8 Chinese artists and 8 of the West's most progressive musicians
(including Tiësto, Benny Benassi, Kaskade) have each been provided with a theme and using music as their form of expression, created a song that expanded on their inspiration drawn from the theme. Limited Edition themeatic aluminum bottles available.
Free Downloads of Bottle Designs and Music Tracks Mixing in New Global Melody for Coca-Cola at http://www.coca-cola.com/we8
Brazilionaire has been working with the Stewart family for over a year now, who have been in the industry for over 30 years working with major clients such as Burrell, McDonald's, and Oprah Winfrey to name a few. This year alone Brazilionaire has worked with the Stewart family on the widely viewed "Freedom Auto Depot" Commercial featuring the Stewart family's own "B-Cow" African American country group. Other projects also include the 2008 Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage Cruise DVD, which is the DVD of the Tom Joyner Cruise, a fundraiser to raise money for students at historically black colleges and universities which has raised over 50 million dollars in the past 9 years.
Brazilionaire owns and runs multi-media company Brazilionaire Entertainment, formally known as Reality Media Studios, LLC. Brazil is also managed by Shannon "DJ Skip" Syas & Steve "Silk" Hurley (S&S Records) At age 19, he has several national credits to his name, including Editor and Co-Cinematographer for the hit music video "Watch My Feet" (directed by Morocco Vaughn) as seen on MTV/BET and mentioned in Rolling Stones Magazine, as well as Director and Editor for the nationally nominated "Chicago LP/DVD".
His next project is the highly anticipated "FootworKINGz DVD" featuring the all-star Chicago dance group; The FootworKINGz as seen on the Ellen DeGeneres Show, Rolling Stones Magazine, BET's 106 & Park, and live on tour with Madonna.
June 2008
Mark Rae New Press!!
TV One - 6pm News
TV3 – Nightline News
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LAWNCHAIR GENERALS Exclusive Mix & Interview on XM Radio's 'Red Bull On The Move' XM Channel 80
** Broadcast Date: Friday June 6
** 7:00pm EST XM Channel 80
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BRETT JOHNSON featured on Freerange Record's podcast this month
Link to
podcast @ Freerange
...coming soon The Pop Up - Cynosure Recordings - Out late June
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DJ HEATHER on tour - HOUSE OF OM TOUR - w/ DJ Colette and Andy Caldwell
June 13 - August 10
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...from Pete Moss expect an upcoming mixed compilation on GLIDESCOPE, NY!
Stay Tuned to Torque Radio on Proton in July for a featured mixed set by Pete Moss
May 2008
Brett Johnson Feature
Aesoteric Release | Phonogenic | "Caira" | Aesoteric Records (US) - Out in May
April 2008
Peter Christianson completed a mix for Pushfm.com (London) and is available via pod-cast on Itunes.
Search "Smokingroove"
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Check out Ken Christensen's Top Ten's up at Trax Source and Stompy. Since relocating to Chicago, Ken recently opened up for Common at a benefit concert and was asked to perform his Rare Breaks sets at upcoming events with talent such as "Lupe Fiasco". Ken has always been known for being one of the very few DJ's in the US that blur the line between NY/DC Deep House and the Jazzy Funky side of Chicago and San Francisco. Look out for hot new tracks and mixes from his label Alphabet Music!
Find out more about Ken here
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Brett Johnson's hot new remix on Jake Child's Uniform Recordings is sure you keep you drippin' wet on the dancefloor. Look out for it!
Kink | "Wet" (Brett Johnson remix) | Uniform Recordings , USA
New from Aeosteric | releases from Davide Squillace aka erikOtanabE (Mini Sketch, Titbit, Ovum, Luxaflex) featuring remixes from Mark-Henning (Soma, Frankie) and Brett Johnson (Aesoteric,Classic, Freerange). Various Artists Sampler featuring Amantu Wilde , Phonogenic and Dave Barker | "Sounds From Around pt4".
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Swirl People featuring Ingrid Hakanson – Love songs
Aroma (aroma058)
Track listing:
A1. Love songs (Original club mix)
A2. Love songs (Dub mix)
B. Fake people
Belgium’s most famous house cats are back and ready for the year 2008 after releasing their successful last album ‘Swirl It Up’ with brand new material featuring the stunning vocals of Swedish native Ingrid Hakanson (who just joined the roster of apt Entertainment). The title track ‘Love Songs’ is a sublime piece of soulful house drenched into an eighties layer that makes this whole track sound very epic. People that loved her previous outing with Swirl People (‘Freak for You’; high in the playlist of several Belgian national radio stations) know exactly what the deal is with this song! Comes both in an original club mix and a dub mix that’s all about the break! Bonus track for this release is ‘Fake People’, bringing you sleazy bass lines and stabs accompanied by quirky keys, mysterious whispers and an amazing saxophone solo. In other words another Swirl People dance floor sure shot!!!
Feedback
Giom: Good to see Swirl Peepz back on track! Love this one, I play the main vocal mix and the dub!
Sarunas Karalius (RyRalio records): 10/10 excellent release !!!
Joey Youngman (fetish recordings): Loving these songs, especially "love songs" (see how i did that?), great retro vibe and that bass is straight NASTY! Once again Aroma has laced me with some dope music
Playlist: Studio Brussel, FM Brussel
Preview clip: Swirl People
Release date: April 28 2008
March 2008
Apt DJs gearing up for the annual Winter Music Conference in Miami!
Look out for apt djs showcased at various WMC events such as Amenti, Nordic Trax, Om Records, MN2S, Robsoul and more!
Full event listing CLICK HERE
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NEW FROM INLAND KNIGHTS | Chewy Mango EP | Release April 2008
...already getting dj support from Mark Farina, Laurent Garnier, Phil Weeks, DJ Heather
Inland Knights present the ‘Chewy Mango EP’. The third release from Raise Recordings, the new offshoot of the mighty Drop Music, the label that has been home to the Inland Knights for the past 10 years. To those familiar with their work it’s perhaps a slight departure from the traditional big bass-lined Midland’s house they’ve become famous for over the years, but by no means in a negative direction.
A1 Lay On Me LISTEN
A2 Where Ya At LISTEN
B1 Lay On Me (Larry Fives Remix) LISTEN
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New from Dan X!
Dirty Sole | Humboldt Park EP | Robsoul Recordings 061 (FR)
...already getting huge support from DJ Heather, Derrick Carter & Miss Honey DIjon - release date March 10 2008
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New from Brett Johnson and Aesoteric Records!
Look out for original productions from Brett Johnson as part of the Echoes tour celebrating music and art over 2 generations. Album covers feature work by well known artist, Will Johnson (Brett's father). First release due out early Spring: Brett Johnson | "Uncle Big Boy" | Aesoteric Records, USA
Brett Johnson remix available for free download here... Enjoy!
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Ken Christensen (ecb) was picked to play the Europe's Famous "Fluffy Clouds" event headlining with supporting DJ's Raoul Belmans, Kelvin K, Adam B and Tom Golden and Wes.
February 2008
LawnChair Generals - Metro - LCG Music
Available February on wax and April for download
Mister Leisure - Don't Clap Your hands - LCG Mix
Available from Uniting Souls Music (on Heathers OM CD)
MARK RAE ON TOUR | Rock This World
Yes King Records
Mark Rae has long been a figurehead of the UK music scene. From his success with Rae & Christian to starting up the former Grand Central Records and Manchester’s Fat City record shops, Mark continues to raise the bar for what audiences can expect. His latest effort, ROCK THIS WORLD, with partner, Rhys Adams (UK), was conceived in Jamaica but maintains a strong London feel. Their use of crunchy beats from Hip Hop/R&B blended with reggae roots has resulted in a truly unique album that appeals to everyone from young hip hop fans to ‘old skool’ reggae lovers. Touring from Spring 2008
* NEW FROM JDUB | Upcoming Releases
"We Just Won't Stop" - Farris wheel
"Vagabond" - Greenskeepers
"Come with Me" - Project Kids
OLIVIER DESMET ON TOUR
San Francisco Sessions Vol. 6, his latest mix for the fabled Om Records label. Desmet is a champion of the signature Om sound: melodic, sophisticated deep and funky house studded with horn stabs, soulful vocal samples and intricate, groovy percussion loops. In his DJ mixes, Desmet favors intimate-sounding records with killer bass lines that carry the hooks — the perfect thing for old-school house lovers who don't need to be hit over the head with flashy production tricks to appreciate a great track. Desmet's keen ear has served him well as the head of Amenti Music, his record label, and in his own productions and remix work, which have made their way into the record boxes of celebrated DJs including Mark Farina, Derrick Carter and DJ Sneak. Check out Desmet's sound on a number of free mixes found at OlivierDesmet.com - By Cory Casciato | westword.com
KENNY HAWKES
OUT NOW!
The Booby Trap (Exclusive on Beatport)
Booby Trap - Kenny Hawkes and David Parr
Label: Arcobaleno
Format: Single
Genre: House
There are many DJs from our shores that claim to be legends or perpetuate the myth bestowed upon them by the headline-grabbing press, but some simply have been there since dot and quietly ply their trade, short of the acclaim they deserve. Kenny Hawkes and David Parr should rightly be lauded with many of their contemporaries, but, despite sometimes slipping through the net, their skills behind the decks and desks still delight. From Hawkes’ own seminal Space night at Bar Rumba, and Parr’s own Stompa Phunk parties and label, they’re both canny veterans, and previous collaboration this year on Rekids has set the scene for a late-2007 classic in the making.
Booby Trap is an updated cut of ‘proper’ house music. While no doubt watching with amusement as each fad has come and gone over the years, the Hawkes and Parr have reached into their past for this seductive groover, and come up with something that melds both the past at the future for eight glorious minutes. Strings float over the arpeggiating synths, driving through the spine of the track, and showing that amongst all the clicks and pops of the year’s euro-centric sound, exists pure and simple house music. Arcobaleno boss and We Love… resident Serge Santiago is on remix duties, turning it into a deep, tribal-esque slab of immense proportions, adding weight and power, very much a naughties rework. A superb release. Reviewer: Guy Hornsby
January 2008
THE RURALS - featured in DJMAG January Issue!
The Rurals are set to release their new LP titled "10th Chapter" this month. The English duo of singer Marie (aka Tweek) and DJ/Producer Andy Compton have been diligently working and perfecting tracks, bringing a more harder and deeper sound with this new project, their 10th Rurals album. January issue of DJMag features the release with free CD sample! Keep your eyes and ears open for it! TOUR INFO
Shifted Music is pleased to announce that Ultra Records has signed STARTING OVER for worldwide digital release. Available for purchase on iTunes!
...Just out on Drop Music No.55, is Larry Fives -- lentil block ep. This is Laurence's first outing on Drop under his new guise and it's proving to be a big success across the board from all sorts of DJs. Includes an Inland Knights to make sure full damage is afflicted :)
Click here to listen !
freezer from larry fives drop 55 lentil block EP
...On top of Inland Knights projects, Andy has been busy with his Toka project moniker. Toka projects "coast to coast" remix of Ken Christensen's (ecb) ‘I Heart Bougie’ has been causing particular damage, having been been licenced to Mark Farina’s ‘Live In Tokyo’ CD and generally hammered by House dj’s globally. Also a Toka remix for Vernon and Decosta’s 'crazy beat’ upcoming on phobic, plus a remix for Brett Jackson’s ‘house is a home’ out on Soul Candi in the near future.
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toka's coast to coast REMIX
