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A Long Hot Summer: Chris Brann EP

May 28, 2012 in Ananda Project, Chris Brann, Esteban Carrasco, Forteba, Franco De Mulero, From P60, John Rivera, Lisa Shaw, Nite Grooves, Soundealers, Sunshine Jones

Title: A Long Hot Summer mixes & selected by Chris Brann from Ananda Project Sampler EP
Artist: Various Artists
Featuring: Franco De Mulero, Soundealers, John Rivera, Esteban Carrasco, Sunshine Jones, From P60, Lisa Shaw, Forteba
Release Date: May 28, 2012
Label: Nite Grooves
Cat#: KNG 408

Available now at Traxsource

The Hype: Ananda Project and P’taah frontman Chris Brann steps out of production mode for a hot second to DJ a summertime mix of pure deep and rhythmic musical bliss, in the 2012 edition of A Long Hot Summer. This EP provides a sample of what to expect on the mixed compilation including 5 brand new tracks right here. Starting with baleric producers Franco De Mulero pumpy The Darkness String, then Soundealers soulful Nite Grooves debut with Keep On.John Rivera & Esteban Carrasco brings a techier edge, meanwhile Sunshine Jones Warm Sun On My Face is set to wonderfully romanticized pads. Last up we have the Forteba remix of From P60 with Lisa Shaw Magic bringin on Nu Disco funk. This doesnt do the compilation much justice but it will build anticipation of what to expect and its HOT HOT HOT!

Soundealers – Keep On by kingstreetsounds

From P60 with Lisa Shaw – Magic (Forteba Remix) by kingstreetsounds

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House Legends: Frankie Feliciano

May 28, 2012 in Ananda Project, Frankie Feliciano, Heather Johnson, King Street Sounds, Monday Michiru, Monique Bingham, Stephanie Cooke, Studio Apartment

Title: House Legends: Frankie Feliciano
Artist: Various Artists
Release Date: May 28, 2012
Label: King Street Sounds
Cat#: KSD 194

Available now at Traxsource

The Hype: There are only a handful of folks in the Soulful/Deep House community who can claim legendary status and Brooklyn-based producer/remixer/dj Frankie Feliciano is certainly among the lot. With his own label Ricastruction producing releases and countless remixes in the double decade of musical tenure for so many different labels like Strictly Rhythm, Yoruba, Vega, MAW, Soundmen on Wax. Right here we find the TWENTY or so re-rubs he’s done for King Street alone in the first “best of’” comp series, namely, House Legends. Here we present some of the most stunning remixes with beautifully crafted sounds stemming from the mind of the master producer himself and flowing out of the stacks of some of the world’s best parties. Sweet songs like Rain / a Lil Louis Painting’s “Give it Up,” Ananda Project feat. Terrance Downs’ Into The Sunrise and Hanging On, Kiss Kiss Kiss and Love Alive” feat. Heather Johnson to the hailed Studio Apartment feat. Monique Bingham’s Flight, “Holding Onto Your Love” by Stephanie Cooke, and more recent “There She Stands” by Namy feat. Monday Michiru. Included are also other productions under his nom de plume such as Nulife (feat. Kenny Bobien) & Real Thing (III) whose Wonderland single had an incredible Dance Ritual Mix by Louie Vega that was heard booming out of retailers like Dancetracks and parties like Shelter, Dance Ritual, and Body & SOUL alike. Whether you’re reliving the underground days or discovering them for the first time, one thing’s for sure, Frankie’s superb production qualities have remained consistent throughout, acing the test of time.

Frankie Feliciano – The Real Thing (Rascal Mix) by kingstreetsounds

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Club Abduction The Singles

May 21, 2012 in Doomwork, Pezzner, Solo UK, Street King

Title: Club Abduction The Singles
Artist: Doomwork
Remixers: Pezzner, Solo UK
Release Date: May 21, 2012
Label: Street King
Cat#: SK 177

Available now at Traxsource

The Hype: Deep House/Tech House producers Doomwork take ur head deep into a noddy, hypnotic state and roll out a deep, deep tripped out instrumental. Having been influenced by Chicago House, Detroit Tech and Big Beat Electronica, one can hear the nuances in their productions. Nominated in 2010 for a Deep House Beatport Award, their increasing production workload has been ever consistent with their achievements. On the remix to Stardust is Seattle House producer Dave Pezzner who vibes with additional warped synth vibrato over the minimal thump track. If dance floor simplicity is the key then this is the lock. ‘This’ combines all of the usual Doomwork hallmarks, tight production, crisp drums and beat perfect arrangement, with acidic twinges and a persistent, nagging groove punched through with an unmistakable vocal. Solo’s remix of ‘This’ is a smooth, upbeat piece that will no doubt lift mood whenever dropped.

Doomwork – Revision by kingstreetsounds

Doomwork – Stardust (Pezzner Remix) by kingstreetsounds

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Empty World

May 21, 2012 in Alex Roque, DJ Keiichiro, King Street Sounds, Marcelo Vak, PRT Stacho, Underset

Title: Empty World
Artist: PRT Stacho & Underset feat. Ange
Remixers: Alex Roque, Marcelo Vak, DJ Keiichiro
Release Date: May 28, 2012
Label: King Street Sounds
Cat#: KSS 1367

Available now at Beatport

The Hype: Russian producers PRT Stacho & Underset collaborate with vocalist Ange on this dark progressive entity called Empty World. The original mix would be a perfect fit of the major motion picture Underworld its darkness is very fitting. Alex Roque & Marcelo Vak however bring it up a few notches with their remix. They dont fail to keep the darkness within their mix but it definitely would sound fierce in a big room. DJ Keiichiro bring on apulsating drum kick with a techier edge.

PRT Stacho & Underset feat. Ange – Empty World (Marcelo Vak & Alex Roque Remix) by kingstreetsounds

PRT Stacho & Underset feat. Ange – Empty World (Original Mix) by kingstreetsounds

 

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Magic

May 16, 2012 in Chuck Love, From P60, Harley & Muscle, Jon Silva, King Street Sounds, Lisa Shaw

Title: Magic
Artist: From P60 with Lisa Shaw
Release Date: May 14, 2012
Label: King Street Sounds
Cat#: KSS 1366

Available now at Traxsource

The Hype: Two worlds literally collide on this single and the aftermath takes us to heaven. Previously know for his more tech-laden affairs, Hungary’s Zoltan aka From P60 extends a deep & soulful hand out to renowned songstress of the genre, namely Lisa Shaw, best known for her many classic works with Naked Music and Miguel Mig’s Salted imprint, among others. Together they really work their “Magic,” as its sweet melodic production coupled with Lisa’s soft velvety vocal just enwraps you in a blanket of soul. On board for a super charmed remix is pioneering multi-instrumentalist, DJ, Video DJ, singer and producer. Chuck Love. Hear it and you’ll see this effective and high quality collab from a seemingly unlikely couple who came together to produce an outcome of pure musical delight. William ‘Harley’ Cataldo & Flavio ‘Muscle’ Romaniello, known as Harley & Muscle, truly deliver on their Genuine Parts Remix, adding the perfect sultriness to their bounce. Rounding things off is Groovy/Tech House Producer Jon Silva who cools down vibe even more.

From P60 with Lisa Shaw – Magic (Chuck Love Network Rework) by kingstreetsounds

From P60 with Lisa Shaw – Magic (Harley & Muscle Genuine Parts Remix) by kingstreetsounds

From P60 with Lisa Shaw – Magic (Jon Silva Remix) by kingstreetsounds

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Remixed Silence

May 16, 2012 in Ananda Project, Chris Brann, Danny Krivit, Jazztronik, Kenny Dope, Locarini, Manoo, P'Taah, Spencer Parker, Supernova

Title: Remixed Silence
Artist: P’taah
Release Date: May 14, 2012
Label: Street King
Cat#: KSD 193

Available now at iTunes

The Hype: Chris Brann alter-ego Ptaah reached deep into the far & bizarre depths with the Perfumed Silence LP on the eclec-tronic Street King imprint. Here presented are a collective of remixes from the LP amply titled Remixed Silence. Featuring remixes from several of well respected and up and coming producers. Jazztronik turns out an atypical remix of Cosmic Sun retaining a bit of the 4/4 interrupted by noisy broken percussion. Hes on a whole other trip. Europe’s own Gramophonedzie, who are best known for having a previous Beatport and Traxsource #1 tunes with “Why Don’t You.” Their club mix has fantastic arrangement and overall energy and their Deep Remix has a nice bounce. Italy’s Locarini also delivers a heady smooth and energetic interpretation of “The Love In My Life” that’s guaranteed to get your brain and body bouncing. Dance Until We Die features the vocals of uncanny Brooklyn no-wavey vixen Tiombe Lockhart. Turning this tune on its ass are remixes from Master at Work Kenny Dope who submits a breaky punchy remix. Art of Tones pushes a really nice minimal affair. Northern Italian star Dance producers Supernova remix “Everything is Naturally Free,” and there’s so much riding on this mix it’s almost impossible to describe, and a superb Edit made by edit-master Danny Krivit, has won over the crowds when he played it at his renowned 718 Sessions parties as well as the legendary Body & SOUL events. UK House producer Spencer Parker is on “Your Soul On Mine” duty adding a bit more acoustic rawness with live-sounding percussion colored by repeated cinematic piano and string jabs while keeping the jazziness intact. Listen and know what we mean. UK-by-way-of-Argentinian producers Silver City who gives “Fade Away” a phenomenal, full on modern Disco feel. “Perfumed Silence” remixed by up and coming Italian producer Francesco Tarantini who’s already creating a buzz with his infectious Deep/Tech/Soulful House tracks. “Brown Out”‘s break-beat experimental original get a superb re-rub by talented German tech producer Siopis, who’s had productions on notable labels like Get Physical, and delivers a deep pumpin’ chunker. Super-talented French producer Manoo delivers a straight up 4/4 deep soundscape-y house mix of “Sun’s Departure.” Quite the masterpiece in its production and arrangement Japanese producer, Kuniyuki, whose Dub of “Tears and Light” brings the song out of the Garden Tea Party and back onto the dance floor. The Cosmic Laws remixed by Mr. Phil Asher of UK Restless Soul providing his signature soul style is the absolute perfect bed for Monday Michiru wondrous vox to lay upon. Though Perfumed Silence is a significant record in laying fresh foundations this remodeled compilation of remixes continues to push forward Ptaah to further depths.

P’taah – Cosmic Sun (Jazztronik Remix) by kingstreetsounds

P’taah – This Is Imaginary (Gramophonedzie Deep Remix) by kingstreetsounds

P’taah – Love In My Life (Locarini Remix) by kingstreetsounds

P’taah – Dance Until We Die (Kenny Dope Remix) by kingstreetsounds

P’taah – Everything Is Naturally Free (Supernova Remix) by kingstreetsounds

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Inside

May 7, 2012 in Danny Dance, Dolls Combers, Groove Assassin, King Street Sounds, Souldynamic

Title: Inside
Artist: Mind Street feat. Jalley
Release Date: May 7, 2012
Label: King Street Sounds
Cat#: KSS 1365

Available now at Traxsource

The Hype: Here comes a tune that’s right up our alley. Heard recently on the Miami 2012 comp, this Classic Disco-styled debut release is brought to you by French producers known as Mind Street. They create an orchestral club movement with a slew of talented writers and musicians, all contributing to this major effort, and with eight full-on sweet & soulful House remixes by well-known producers, and it doesn’t disappoint. Remixes by multi-talented Danny Dance with his cool rolling deep disco mix, Italy’s Doll Combers who smack of great percussion and classic chords, UK’s Groove Assassins who go deep and delicious. Souldynamic give wicked jazzy styles and are smoother than the sweetest butter, and Mind Street themselves who deliver 2 beautiful mixes, their Original Funky and a more upbeat Mind Street Friendly Remix. With a strong male vocal by previously unknown Jalley Residence, who delivers a charismatic vox reminiscent of 70′s Motown, this is a pure Soulful House gem.

Mind Street feat. Jalley – Inside (Groove Assassin Classic Remix) by kingstreetsounds

Mind Street feat. Jalley – Inside (Dolls Combers Vocal Remix) by kingstreetsounds

Mind Street feat. Jalley – Inside (Souldynamic Classic Vibe Remix) by kingstreetsounds

Mind Street feat. Jalley – Inside (Danny Dance Dub Vocal Remix) by kingstreetsounds

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Voce De Sa Trincha / Gold

May 7, 2012 in Chronophone, DZeta N' Basil, Nite Grooves

Title: Voce De Sa Trincha / Gold
Artist: Chronophone
Release Date: May 7, 2012
Label: Nite Grooves
Cat#: KNG 407

Available now at Beatport

The Hype: Chronophone debuts a 2-track EP on Nite Grooves. “Gold” has a multitude of deep house rhythms coupled with a looped out synthy hypnotic riff. “Voce de Sa Trincha” contains a tripped out incantation and finely tuned minimal Deep & Tech sounds. The remix by Italian Producers/DJs DZeta N’ Basile take the deep and tech and pump up the 4/4, adding more ambient wooshes and a light funky bassline.

Chronophone – Voce De Sa Trincha (Original) by kingstreetsounds

Chronophone – Voce De Sa Trincha (DZeta N’ Basile Remix) by kingstreetsounds

Chronophone – Gold (Original) by kingstreetsounds

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