I barely listen to the radio anymore so I hadn't heardKelis's new single Acapella which was released in February on the Will I Am/A&M/Interscope Record Label until Friends Electric sent me their remix of it.
I must say I do like the original. It sounds like a dancefloor hit to me. DJ's are giving this song mad love. In just a short time there are a massive amount of remixes out.
The official Acapella - The Remixes album includes remixes by: Benny Bennasi, Guetta, David Aude, Bimbo Jones, Raw Man and Doman & Gooding.
I like the Daved Aude one the best.
Here's the Original ~ Enjoy
Which remix do u like best?? Which will u B spinning??
Hey hey, sweet lips, I hope ur having a fabulous holiday weekend.
I just wanted to let you know that I will be re-vamping this blog over the summer. I will be changing the design and layout to make it even better. In the meantime I may be changing the background every once in while to see what colors I like best. . If you are a blog designer and would like me to consider your services please email me.
And readers if would like to recommend someone go ahead and shoot me an email or comment below. . Here are some pics I took this weekend of Ft. Lauderdale Florida and a funky remix of a song titled Changes by the group Van She. Enjoy!
Hi honey, I'm having my morning coffee which today is a blend of columbian and chocolate brownie. Tasty Sweet & Strong ~ that's my mood 2day.
So I'm going through my emails and Boon Dang has sent us a free download. Do you know Boon Dang? His style is minimal, ambient, beautiful . . . In this single he brings us a hardcore thumping baseline to vibrate your speakers while skillfully blending it with a beautiful melody. I really like it.
Boon Dang - In Your Mood Label: Ascension Release date: 01/01/2010
Happy Weekend sweetLips, Hope ur having a beautiful day. Today I’m thinking about MY top 5 must have Classic House Albums from the 80’s.
. . . It came from the 80’s . . .
If you’re a DJ who spins house music or just a fan wanting to learn more about the genre these are my must have, can’t live without, shed a tear if I cant find it = records from the 80’s. Number One The Jungle Brothers started off as a hip hop group and blew everyone straight onto the dance floor when they dropped the infamous dance floor anthem: I’ll House You. You can find it on their Straight out the Jungle record released in 1988. The track was produced by the one and only Todd Terry and is known as one of the first Hip House albums on the planet. I’ll House You contains a sample from "Can You Party" by Royal House which was a rework of Party People by the same artist and "Optimo" by Liquid. Two popular 1988 remixes are: 1- The Richie Rich remix - 2- The Gee St. Reconstruction
Number Two Next up, is one of the first ever released acid house tracks in the UK, a single by DJ Gerald Simpson aka a Guy Called Gerald titled Voodoo Ray. There are many versions of this single. 1. The single was released the UK in 1988, on the Rham! Label and was the best selling independently released single of 1989. 2. A year later the singlet was released in the US by Warlock Records. 3. The song made another appearance on A Guy Called Gerald's 1988 album Hot Lemonade. 4. and a rerecorded version called Voodoo Ray Americas appeared on Gerald's 1990 album Automanikk, which was released on Columbia/CBS Records. Voodoo Ray combines a sample of Peter Cook delivering the phrase voodoo rage, truncated due to the recording equipment's lack of memory, and also Dudley Moore forcefully delivering the word "later." In each case the samples are shifted in pitch, and electronically processed. The vocals were beautifully sung by Nicola Collier, a collaborator on other tracks with him. Check out the 1995 release titled Voodoo Rage to see how this DJ Gerald evolved. Voodoo Rage to see how this DJ Gerald evolved .
Number Three The unforgettable party tune, Can You Feel It by Fingers, Inc., was released in 1988 on the Jack Trax label. Fingers Inc. a Chicago house music group consisted of producer Larry Heard aka Mr. Fingers and vocalists Robert Owens and Ron Wilson.
This single uses the most famous house music lyrics lifted from Rhythm Controll, My House vocalized by Chuck Roberts on Catch A Beat Records.
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. Number Four When Inner City’s single, Good Life came out in 1988 not only was it dance floor hit but also managed to get plenty of radio play and climb the top of the charts. The song is a fantastic representation of House Music soulful side.
Inner City formed in Detroit in 1987 with members Kevin Saunderson and Chicago native Paris Grey. Aka Shanna Jackson. Good Life was their second single.
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Number Five For my last selection I wanted to switch it up a bit to Latin House Music styles with the infamous party boys that called themselves 2 In A Room. Their single Somebody In The House Say Yeah! is a great representation of House Music shifting to the beginnings of techno music.
2 In A Room ,a Dominican house music duo, from Washingtopn Heights, New York; rapper Rafael Vargas and producer Roger Pauletta, replaced by Edwin Floodlight Ovalles after 1990. They are best known for their 1990’s party singles like: Wiggle It and El Trago. They did chart several more singles on the dance chart through the 1990s finally changing their name and style to Los Fulanitos.
What are your top 5 must have Classic House singles?
Group: Rhythm Control Title: My House Label: Catch a Beat Year: 1987
I know you've heard these lyrics before. It is theHouse Music Anthem. The group Rhythm Control consisted of members Chuck Roberts, Claudius Parker, Darrell Bruce Abbott and Tony Lewis. As a group they only produced ONE song titled MY HOUSE and what a legendary tune it turned out to be. Easily the most sampled lyrics of house music.
if u don't know now ya knows
-- Lyrics --
In the beginning there was Jack, and Jack had a groove. And from this groove came the grooves of all grooves. And while one day viciously throwing down on his box, Jack boldly declared: "Let there be house!" And housemusic was born. I am you see, I am the creator, and this is my house, and in my house there is only housemusic. But I am not so selfish, because once you're into my house it then becomes our house and our housemusic. And you see, no one man owns house, because housemusic is a universal language spoken and understood by all. You see, house is a feeling, that no one can understand really, unless you're deep into the vibe of house. House is an uncontrollable desire to jack your body. And as I told you before: This is our house and our housemusic. In every house, you understand, there is a keeper and in this house the keeper is Jack. Now, some of you might wonder "Who is Jack and what is it that Jack does?" Jack is the one who gives you the power to jack your body. Jack is the one who gives you the power to do the snake. Jack is the one who gives you the key to the wiggly worm. Jack is the one who learns you how to walk your body. Jack is the one that can bring nations and nations of all jackers together under one house. You may be black, you may be white, you may be Jew or Gentile... It don't make a difference in our house. And this is fresh.
Memorial Weekend has officially begun and we've got brand new dance music for you to bump. A new group called Kopetechnic. I'm really liking their sound especially after all the boring repetitive tracks I've been hearing lately. These peeps truly appreciate the art of making music with beautiful vocals, tempo, rhythm, real instruments . . . This is what dance music is all about.
Their latest single titled When I Hit the Floor is out now on the Urban Tracks label and directly below is a video for On My Mind. Also included is an audio sampler for their upcoming first album titled Welcome to KopaTechnic.
KopaTechnic's video for the single On My Mind
More about the group:
Dance music has been evolving since its birth in the mid-80's and nobody understands the evolution of such music like R.K. Jackson (Madonna's "Love Don't Live Here Anymore Remix (Triple Platinum Smash)", RuPaul’s "Little Drummer Boy", Cece Peniston's "Finally"). Born in the era of disco and funky-style tunes, Jackson has forever been a believer in the celebratory message of dancing and sexuality that music can have on a person's soul. Ringleader Jackson is proud of his troupe, "What makes us unique is that you can actually hear the instruments we use."
Amber Dirks (Reflex Ft. Amber Dirks "Feel The Love", DJ JST & Amber Dirks "Rejoice", and Power 2 Move "Stepping Out") offers her vocals to the group. Jackson and Dirks have collaborated together with Markus Schulz on the single "Do You Want Me" and have been waiting to get back in the studio ever since. An old friend, Jimmie Alston, was more than willing to dedicate his skills and energy to the new project and it was then that this trio became what is now KopaTechnic.
The more you read this blog you realize just how many peeps all over this beautiful planet dig house music. It's a worldwide phenomena and today we have SPOEK MATHAMBO representing the house music flavas of South Africa. I'm loving the baselines as I knew I would. I also hear more European house style influences than US house music styles.
DJ Spoek Mathambo is a South African artist who produces and performs post punk township tech with his live band Mshini Wam - Richard the Third, Jakob Snake, Yolanda & Avuyile. The Debut CD…Coming Late Summer On BBE. In the meantime check out the vid and download one of his sets below.
Check out the DJ SPOEK MATHAMBO - GHOST OF BONES MIX
Tracklisting: PRELUDE – SPIKIRI KING DON FATHER DARK NOERD – SMOKING TUSKS (AMAPHOYISA FIXUP) SPOEK & SEKTA – PETER PAN DJ MUJAVA – TUMI GWANGWA DJ MENACE – YON’INDODA ENHLE DJ SKHOKHO – DASHBOARD LOVE SPOEK & DOUSTER – PUNANI M-TECH – ANGIGCENGI SPOEK & URCHINS – TICKETS (KID KAIO REMIX) SWEAT.X & DJ WOOL – RED FOR DANGER MUMDANCE + BRODINSKI – EUROSTARR (SHARKSLAYER RMX) SWEAT.X – JACK SPOEK & SCHLACHTHOFBRONX – TOO HIGH (PINYIZA FIXUP) SPOEK + XRABIT + DMG$ – BOOTY CALL SWEAT.X – PEAS AND LEAVES SPOEK + JUAN HUEVOS + BUGATI FORCE – WHAT WHAT WHAT PLAYDOE + TOXIC AVENGER + CEREBRAL VORTEX – DOUCHEBAG SPOEK & DJEDJOTRONIC – DIRTY AND HARD (KEATCH REMIX
*The store clerk at the record store knows you by name.
*The record store knows your tastes so well that they put that special import album behind the counter just for you.
*You store your vast music collection in alphabetical order, by genre and in extreme cases by year.
*You spend more money on CDs/records/mp3s than you do on clothes.
*Your wardrobe consists mainly of t-shirts with group logos. Give yourself an extra point if any of them are no longer the right size or are too worn to wear, but you keep them anyway for sentimental reasons because they remind you of a special dance event.
*Every MB of your mp3’s memory has been used. In fact, you have enough music to fill up several mp3 players.
*The thought of other people touching your CDs makes you want to seriously hurt someone.
*You take naps during lunch because you went dancing last night.
*You never listen to the radio anymore because all you listen to are house music CDs.
*When you say, "I need my FIX for the week." you are not referring to drugs.
*You watch the MTV music awards and you don't recognize any of the new groups/singers because you never listen to that music anymore.
*You are on the web all day long visiting House Music web sites.
*You are pondering getting a license plate with House or Jack somehow in it.
*You try to pass your addiction onto your other friends.
*You walk into the club and everyone there is like family to you.
*You maintain a dance-related website. Give yourself and extra point if your e-mail address is dance-related
*If you have pets, at least one of them has a dance-related name
*You copied all your house music to your office computer and that's all you listen to 9 - 5
**Heaven is having lots of space on the dance floor. **
*Your password has either House or Jack in it.
*You carry house music with you wherever you go, just in case
If you are guilty of one or more of these I’m sure I already like you.
It's frIday babee and today we are bumpin a thumpin La Moda Mixtape representing the breakbeat sounds of Boston. Enjoy the uptempo high NrG 1hr 1/2 mix. The tracklisting is included below so you can purchase and support the artists.
From Doc Ellis: Long Live Breaks! Tech, booty, funky, electro, ragga, vocal, if it’s got a bangin’ beat and a sleazy bassline, I’ll play it, incorporating some fidget, bassline, tech funk, dubstep, jackin crack house, and other hybrid genres into this subsonic stew.
Mantisounds - Pushin
Tracklisting 1. Slyde - Block Party 2. Slyde - SlydevsMGMT booty 3. Skool of Thought - Villa Funk 4. Hot Mouth - I Don't Care (Krafty Kuts and Hot Mouth Re-Reub) 5. Stanton Warriors & Bassbin Twins - Rhythm Rocks the Blue (Elite Force Mix) 6. Slyde - Discofukka 7. 30 hz & Vlad - Get Low 8. Lee Morimter & Laidback Luke - Blau (Fog's Blunderbuss Mix) 9. Micky Slim & Mark Brown - You Know What's Up (Krafty Kuts re-rub) 10. Hatiras, Vandal, JELO & Stanton Warriors - M.A.D. (Elite Force Remix) 11. Twocker - Stitch (Bass Kleph Mix - Krafty Kuts Re-Rub) 12. NAPT ft. Louise Marshall - Make my Day (This is NOT a Jack Beats Remix) 13. Deekline & Wizard - Angels (NAPT remix) 14. Deekline &Wizard - Back up (Krafty Kuts remix) 15. Bar 9 - Shaolin style (Elite Force Mix) 16. Splitloop - Ghetto UK 17. Elite Force - the law of life 18. Deekline & Wizard - fire (adsorb remix) 19. Stupid Fresh - Get the Fuck Up ft. Stellar MC (Krafty Kuts re-rub) 20. Si Begg - Are You the Big Boy DJ (Milo Firewater Remix) 21. Deekline & Wizard - Bounce and Rebound (Beat Assassins Remix) 22. Deekline & Wizard - Keep It Pushing ft. Freq Nasty & DJ Assault (Specimen A Remix)
Release: SKANKY PANKY VOL 2 A. SixAM - Fader Murderer B. J.Me.J - Come & Get It C. William Breakspear - Million Monkeys D. Eddy Crusher - Starting Blocks Label: Skanky Panky Records Release Date mid/ end May 2010
I had to post this because as soon as I pressed play peeps in the home office started doin the jerk to it. So there ya go. It'll move u 4 sure.
From the skanks: SKANKY PANKY RECORDS bought to you by- William Breakspear & SixAM ( William Breakspear is a veteran breakbeat and DnB producer (Entity / Slim Blue).Heavy choppy beats, tearing bass and futuristic sounds, the label seems to be a logical move as the “GLITCH HOP” sound emerges. Combining these sounds with the movement of DUBSTEP, HIP HOP, GRIME, FUNK , BREAKBEATS: this label is a truly versatile beast.
I just heard the new Sander Van Doorn joint and I likes it. I had to speed up past the minute point <1.13> to be precise because the intro wasn't going anywhere but the rest of the joint is bumpin w/deep base lines.
The track is due to be released on 1st June on Beatport and 7th june on all other portals. It has already made it to No.1 in the DMC Buzz charts
Today I'm bumpin jackin beats from Baboon tunes. As you know Jack has been around since House Music's creation and Baboon Tunes is what jackin is today. I love the deep baselines and thumpin beats.
The EP drops May 31st. till then u can get a taste on the players below.
Teke Lips & Jackin D - Tissue Salts
Campbell - Jack Sprat
From the Baboon peeps: This EP contains more upbeat in your face jackin. Ep starts off with a fidget tech banger (Canada), Gets a little more dirty with 2 jackin fidget tracks (UK). Gets straight back to the funky business with Going East (Russia) followed by 2 bass infected up tempo jackin tech tracks (S.A), then to finish it all off with a jackin monster with a slight Dutch feel from Redsquad.
Southern Cross have redefined their sound into a brand new edgy progressive/tribal house crossover never leaving those early intentions to rock the floor without selling out.
Difference is a floor-rocking, dirty-bassline stomper designed to make people groove, dance and jump and down. 'We wanted a classic feel to it' said Southern Cross 'something that DJ's could use peak time or later in the night, it's worked so well for us, the dancefloor reaction has been amazing'. Every sound is made to count from the dirty analog squeals and spaced out arpeggios to the big breakdown melody that takes off the roof every time.
The Difference remix comes courtesy of McCreery and Boshell progressive house stalwarts turning in a huge mix of super well-produced sounds. At 13 minutes long the groove is paramount and the depth of production stunning. Growling and spiraling, building to soaring highs and bass driven lows this is one for the serious music connoisseur.
Do be sure to check it all out on beatport and soundcloud below.
Jomanda - Make My Body Rock(Southern Cross Remix)
Southern Cross released a brand new track on beatport titled 'Difference' + to celebrate this they have put together this free bootleg for you to download.
I've got a hot new dance joint with great vocals 4U to check out. It's the debut single from John Dahlback's new label, MUTANTS, titled It'll Be Alright by Greg Cerrone featuring Shawnee Taylor. Let me tell you I am LOVING this single and I'm predicting it will be a major dancefloor filler = big hit. yessir u heard it here first baby.
Released – 07/06/10
below is the promo vid for John Dahlbäck - Mutants - Album Promo Mix
John Dahlback’s new label Mutants has entered the industry with an undeniable quest to track down, structure and release only the highest quality of records. Greg Cerrone has played sets in many clubs worldwide and at prestigious events like Cannes film festival and big company events such Apple, Microsoft & the PlayBoy Party. He has also worked in production with big names such as Bob Sinclar & DonRay.
With keen support coming from the likes of Pete Tong, David Guetta and the Swedish House Mafia for his previous tracks ‘Invincible’ & ‘Taking Control Of You’, Greg Cerrone was also a resident DJ on France’s FG DJ Radio for 5 years and now on French National FUN Radio and therefore one of the leaders within the electronic music scene.
His new single, and Mutants’ debut single release, ‘It’ll be Alright’ featuring Shawnee Taylor, captures that thumping dance-floor euphoria that only great electro house records can do. It’s immediate & slick synth hooks coupled with the big vocals of Shawnee Taylor provides the perfect indication to dance fans about the pedigree of the Mutants label and, of course, Greg Cerrone.
This is what I'm listening to right now. Steve Aoki latest remix the new soulful group Nikki and Rich. Nikki Leonti is California born pastor’s daughter who grew up singing in church and wasn’t permitted to listen to anything but gospel music as a child. Talkative extrovert Rich Velonskis is a Queens, NY-born former DJ and established hip-hop/R&B producer who got his start spinning in New York City clubs at the age of 16.
Together they make a great music. I love Steve Aoki. He can take any song and make it a party jam. I've also included the original song so you can hear how beautifully Nikki sings. The video includes lyrics so you can sing along.
Enjoy. xoxo
From the album: Next Best Thing (Steve Aoki Remix)
Cicada brings the noise with this insanely powerful groove for the Festival Season. Equally at home on a club floor or in a field or tent across the festival calender- this is a killer bass driven monster.
Grand Hotel is a hot new London based label and club night, which will act as a platform for new emerging artists and more established names on the Electro, Techno and Breaks scenes, including acts such as The Plump DJs.
Each release will coincide with major Grand Hotel label events at either matter or Fabric, expanding nationwide later on in the year. See the flyer for the next event.
Here's a nice funky heavy thumpin mix to take with you as you start off the weekend. Representing the UK it's DJ Dekker with an hour long house music set.
Dekker Bogle Tech Mix for Apocalypso
In celebration of the next Apocalypso event at The Queen of Hoxton in London on 22nd May feat. SOLO, Apocalypso resident DEKKER (also one half of producers / remixers extraordinaire DEKKER & JOHAN) has put togther a rather fine mix for your aural inhalation.
Dekker Bogle Tech Mix for Apocalypso
1. Daniel Dexter - Habibi (Julio Bashmore Rmx//Exploited) 2. Marc Romboy & Tyree Cooper - Lost (Ovum) 3. Dee-Lux - Hot Hot Hot (Zombie Disco Squad Rmx//Mercury) 4. Sascha Braemer - Club Foot (Dirty Bird) 5. Everything Everything - Schoolin' (Dekker & Johan Rmx//Geffen) 6. Marshall - The Words of Wine (303 Lovers) 7. Mom & Dad - Judas (SonicC Rmx//Legacy Kids Club) 8. Tinashe - Zambezi (MJ Cole Rmx//Island) 9. Riva Starr - Dance Me (Jesse Rose Rmx//Made To Play) 10. Santos - Metal Boogaloo (Saved) 11. Mundyke - Jackie (Solo Rmx//Audio Punk) 12. Danny Serano - Esperanza (VIVa) 13. Snippa - Reset Robot (SCI+TEC) 14. Tiga - Overtime (Brodinski Rmx//Different) 15. Mirko Loco - Love Harmonic (Carl Craig's Soundscape Rmx//Cadenza)
Why do I feel like it's Monday? Well forget that let's get the weekend started w/some deep house remixes by DJ Nathaniel Suter representing house music sounds of Canada. First up a remix of the classic Deeper Love vocals by the queen Aretha Franklin.
Today we're listening to a few mixes by NYC-based djs, Christy Love and W. Jeremy, collectively known as House of Stank. This will give you a taste of what the NY House Music scene sounds like right now.
As djs and producers, House of Stank draw influence from many genres of dance music including Chicago, tech, acid, electro and deep house. Together they have played at some of NYC's favorite spots, such as Sullivan Room, Club Love, Greenhouse, Public Assembly and Rebel, and have had featured dj sets on PUSH FM and Ultra Music Festival Radio.
So press play and enjoy the 2hr mix for Ultra Music Festival Radio Show on XM Sirus Satellite Radio aired on January 8, 2010. The first hour is House of Stank and the second is DJ Pierre
Today's brand new party joint is titled Shut Up & Let It Go by Sidney Samson. It's a colorful, fun, electro, bounce to this type of tune. If you're feeling sleepy this one will definately wake u up.
Now go and enjoy ur day.
Sidney Samson Ft. Lady Bee 'Shut Up & Let It Go'
Holland’s hottest property Sidney Samson is back with the follow up to his monster UK Number 2 Chart hit ‘Riverside’. ‘Shut Up and Let it Go’ feat. Lady Bee is sure to receive similar success - this Dutchman is on fire!
Despite his recent rise to fame, Sidney is certainly no newcomer to the scene. His DJ career began at the young age of 14 after seeing a few DMC mix championships, and from that point onwards his path was set. Originally playing R’n’B and Hip Hop jams, he soon switched his style to house music in 1999 and quickly became resident DJ at club night ‘Exxellent’ which was held at one of Holland’s biggest clubs - The Matrixx.
‘Shut Up and Let it Go’ aptly follows its predecessor, sampling the Dutch basslines, which are set to be huge for 2010 this is certainly a club smash in the making. With Lady Bee reigning in the vocals and Sidney providing what he does best you can’t help but yet again be mesmerized by the hook.
Fresh on the heels of his slammin' collaboration with Strictly Rhythm's Yasmeen on 'Gone', The Wizard Brian Coxx returns with a brand new banger on his newly-formed label Soulgasm Music, entitled 'Everything'. Featuring the talented Sandy Spady on vocals, 'Everything' is a spacey and deep journey to the dancefloor as only The Wizard Brian Coxx can do it! Don't miss the firing, heavy-handed Remix by Alias Rhythm, and the techy and emotional 'Deep Dub'.
The Wizard Brian Coxx Feat. Sandy Spady - Everything
Today's misssion is to take a small bite out of the pages n pages of unread emails. I'm finding a few gems to share with you starting with this oNe right here:
Group: O'Spada Single: Pay Off Despotz Records label
The video version of the song Pay Off is fun and uptempo but what I'm really diggin are the lyrics. I love the lyrics and am already singing along to the catchy chorus. I'm also digging that is social realistic video = art that actually says something.
The album was released yesterday on itunes and they are kind enough to give away a FREE dOWNload for the Pay Off Rigasdenandre remix.
I'm at the home office sipping on some french vanilla coffee going through my inbox. Today's music is a request from a loyal blog reader,Jamie from the UK. He is a major fan of funky housemusic and recommends that we all check out a group called The Fives, a production/songwriting team based in London.
I'm feeling this funky joint right here.
Enjoy. The Fives Ft Hayley Miller
What do u think? If you've got a request shoot me an email.
Today I'm bringing u brand new music from Mizz Nina featuring Colby O'Donis. The track is titled: What You Waiting For and I can already tell that this is going to be a dance floor filler.
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