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After Hours: Miami 2013

May 8, 2013 in 9west, Amnesia, Ananda Project, Barbara Tucker, Big Daddy, Black Sonix, Cevin Fisher, Conga Squad, Crazibiza, Dee Marcus, Deep Character, Deepdisco, Demarkus Lewis, Dino Lenny, DJ Deka, DJ Roland Clark presents Urban Soul, Emeskay, Eppu, Fabian Argomedo, Gary Caos, James Silk, John De Mark, Kimara Lovelace, Kruse and Nuernberg, Mad Boss, Marlon D, Mr. Kavalicious, Namy, Nicko Vee, Nikola Sofronovic, Nil By Mouth, Nimphidia, Noonstar, Redondo, Reelsoul, Rocho, Samson Lewis, Sean McCabe, Sexy Sound Ladies, Stefan Kaye, Street King, Supernova, The Deepshakerz, Tom Ellis

Title: After Hours: Miami 2013
Artist: Various Artists
Release Date: May 6, 2013
Label: Street King
Cat#: KSD 220

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The Hype:

Super suitable kicks and a sweet sonic bounce are just some of the sounds you’ll hear from these 23 brand new tracks of this 2013 edition of After Hours Miami! Italian House star Gary Caos‘ pumpin tribal tune Woman get the bass rolling and Redondo‘s “Say It To Me” maintains a cool deep vibe suitable for a warm-up set or after hour. New Jersey house representative Cevin Fisher‘s “House Music” got remixed by Supernova and the result is nothing short of a floor-filler. Next up is Emeskay‘s “Beggin,” whose latin percussive elements and shoutin’ vocal samples blend together nicely over a phat groove. Amnesia, Rocho & Lenny vs Nimphidia show a tight collaboration on “The Life I Chose,” with its tricky beats and sweet vocal, it’s yet another potential floor-filler in this collection. To round it all off, sensational EU producers Crazibiza drop another King Street bomb on the mighty “I Can’t Wait” joint effort between Japanese producer Namy & the Queen of House herself, Barbara Tucker. Demarkus Lewis‘ deeper than deep track “Deeper Than Thou.” Conga Squad is up next with “It’s All Yours,” shining the floor with its neodisco-style groove. John Demark & Antoine Cortez “Fabulous Disco”‘s massive drilling baseline is so tremendous, it could be mentally disastrous for the unprepared. Dee Marcus‘ addictive blood pumper, “Cutoff” truly rocks your dance mind and Mr. Kavalicious “Deception” is a deep minimal track that simply cools you down nicely. Fashionable disco-ish deep house Stefan Kaye‘s “Liaison” adds a bit of urban lava. Nicko Vee‘s “Rise” sweeps the heat with its melancholic moody melody and his signature fat groove. Including several more such as James Silk‘s “Juice Box”, Fabian Argomedo‘s “Jet” with a high energy remix by DJ Deka. Marlon D Remix of “NY Dream” by Deep Character & Mad Boss feat. Big Daddy. The sexy vocal track by “Night Lover” by Eppu feat. Sexy Sound Ladies with Deepdisco Remix. Followed by Sean McCabe‘s Remix of “Love Like This by Ananda Project and Reelsoul remix of “How Much I Love You” by Kimara Lovelace. Also is the smooth spoken word of Urban Soul‘s “My Urban Soul” with the Black Sonix Remix. Included as a bonus are 2 continuous mixes by NYC based DJ and King Street‘s very own NoonStar that is sure to keep the party going until sunrise. A truly great compilation of  thumping tunes suitable for a variety of roaming rhythms throughout the night.

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Ananda Project – Where Do You Come From EP

May 8, 2013 in Ananda Project, dj spen, Gary Hudgins, Hoshiko, Jere McAllister, Nite Grooves

Title: Where Do You Come From EP
Artist: Ananda Project
Release Date: May 6, 2013
Label: Nite Grooves
Cat#: KNG 442

Available At Traxsource

The Hype:

Ananda Project is back with their “Where Do You Come From” EP featuring the club favorite title track “Where Do You Come From“. King Street mainstays DJ Spen & Gary Hudgins provide you with everything necessary to rock your own dancefloor with their main vocal remix, dub versions, and instrumental take on the title track. King Street‘s own Hoshiko & Jere take you back in time with their 80′s influenced 808 adventure remix of “Where Do You Come From“. Finally URH closes the EP with not only his soulful take on “Come Back To Me“, but also a banging dub version! This is a great collections of tracks that will make any dancefloor ask about the DJ, “Where did HE come from”?

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Classic House Grooves: Mixed By Daishi Dance & DJ Kawasaki

April 24, 2013 in Ananda Project, Anthony Nicholson, Avery Sunshine, Barbara Tucker, Black Shampu, Blaze, Carolyn Victorian, Cevin Fisher, Charlotte Hunt, Chris Brann, Daishi Dance, DJ Kawasaki, DJ Oji, DJ Roland Clark presents Urban Soul, Doreen Younglove, Eastside Movement, Hanna Hais, Hippie Torrales, Ivan Iacobucci, Kerri Chanlder, Kiko Navarro, Kimara Lovelace, King Street Sounds, Lavette, Lenny Fontana, Mr.V, Roy Davis Jr., Satoshi Tomiie, Soul Movement, Sunshine Jones, The Freemasons, Tiger Stripes, Timmy Regisford, Tomo Inoue, UDAUFL, Ultra Nate, X Fade

Title: Classic House Grooves: Mixed By Daishi Dance & DJ Kawasaki
Artist: Various Artists
Release Date: April 22, 2013
Label: King Street Sounds
Cat#: KSD 219

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The Hype:

Two of the top djs and House producers in Japan, Daishi Dance & DJ Kawasaki step out of the King St/Nite Grooves vault with an armful of fierce classics & neo-classic jams. They get their regular fill of playing for large crowds on the mainland where Daishi Dance holds residency at some of Tokyo’s biggest clubs like ageHa, Womb, and Precious Hall in Sapporo, Hokkaido. Likewise, Kawasaki, whose repertoire is a crossover between House & Jazz, also has a residency at Club Room in Tokyo. On this digital album, their styles shine through as they lay down 26 of some of the finest tunes to ever hit the dance floor in the last 20 years. They’ve included some of their own cool production work like Kawasaki‘s original release “Blazin’,” his remix of Ananda Project feat. Avery Sunshine‘s “Stalk You,” and Daishi Dance‘s remix of Roland Clark presents Urban Soul‘s “Life Time.” They also throw in a massive set of classics like the Roy Davis Dub and DJ Pierre 1994 original of “Good & Plenty Love” by X Fade feat. Lavette, Satoshi Tomiie‘s mix of Ultra Nate‘s 1995 hit “Party Girl (Turn Me Loose),” and David Morales‘ Def Club Mix of “Glory Glory” Ananda Project feat.Terrance Downs released in 2000. No King St classic comp would be complete without Blaze presents Underground Dance Artists United For Life feat. Barbara Tucker‘s “Most Precious Love,” here with the Freemason‘s “Proper” Club Mix, Lenny Fontana presents Eastside Movement‘s “Inner City,” and Timmy Regisford Shelter Anthem mix of “When Can Our Love Begin” by Kimara Lovelace. Original tunes by Kiko Navarro, Sunshine Jones, Anthony Nicholson, Ivan Iaccobucci and others are also in the mix. Take a listen and be captivated by some new & classic catalog.

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King Street Sounds Instrumental Collection: (King Street Sounds 20 Years Essentials)

April 17, 2013 in Ak, Aki Bergen, Alessandro Bacci, Alex Kenji, Ananda Project, Barbara Tucker, Blaze, Brooklyn Friends, Carol Sylvan, Chris Brann, Danny Krivit, David Morales, Dazzle Drums, Dennis Ferrer, Divas On King Street, Eric Kupper presents K-Scope, Everyn King, Guy Gerber, Harry Choo Choo Romero, Johnny Dangerous, Karlon Brooks Sr., Kenny Dope, Kerri Chandler, King Street Sounds, Kings Dub, Louie Vega, Malena, Mood II Swing, Mr.V, Nacho Marco, Paul Hardcastle Jr., Quentin Harris, Rasmus Faber, Roland Clark, Ron Carroll, Ron Trent, Sean McCabe, Studio Apartment, Supernova, Tiger Stripes, Tom Middleton, Urban Soul

Title: King Street Sounds Instrumental Collection: (King Street Sounds 20 Years Essentials)
Artist: Various Artists
Release Date: April 8, 2013
Label: King Street Sounds
Cat#: KSD 217

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The Hype:

Whether you’re into vocals or just need a bed for your acapellas, this is the House comp for you. Fifth in line of Instrumental compilations, this special 20 Years Essential edition features non-vocal backing tracks and originals by many heavy hitters. From the big room stylings of Dennis Ferrer “Change The World, ” and his DF Future 3000 mix of Blaze presents Barbara Tucker‘s “Most Precious Love,” Tiger Stripes Instrumental of DJ Roland Clark presents Urban Soul “Black in My Soul,” to Tom Middleton Cosmos Remix of  Kerri Chandler‘s “Bar A Thym” and Brooklyn Friends “Tramp” to the more soulful stylings of the Rasmus Faber Epic Instrumental of STUDIO APARTMENT‘s “I’m In Love,” Danny Krivit & Dazzle Drums Mix of Ananda Project feat. AK‘s “Heaven Is Right Here,” Mood II Swing‘s Instrumental of “Closer,” to the MAW Flute Instrumental of Rain / Lil Louis Painting “Give It Up,” and way beyond!  Twenty quality tunes that have come far and wide in their varying degrees of popularity over the years, make this fifth comp one perfect for any aspiring House DJ, Producer or fan of the artists featured.

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Vega On King Street: A 20 Year Celebration

March 27, 2013 in 95 North, Ananda Project, Chris Brann, Dennis Ferrer, diephuis, Directors Cut, DJ Roland Clark presents Urban Soul, DJ Vivona, Eric Kupper, Frankie Feliciano, Frankie Knuckles, Groove Assassin, Groovebox, Han Litz, Jalley, Joi Cardwell, Kenny Dope, Kerri Chandler, Kiko Navarro, King Street Sounds, Louie Vega, Manoo, MAW, Mia Tuttavilla, Mind Street, Monday Michiru, Mondo Grosso, Mr.V, Namy, Nick Jones, Nick Moss, Sabrynaah Pope, Shinichi Osawa, Stephanie Cooke, Supernova, Tuccillo, Vozmediano

Title: Vega On King Street: A 20 Year Celebration
Artist: Louie Vega
Release Date: March 25, 2013
Label: King Street Sounds
Cat#: KSD 216

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The Hype:

As King Street Sounds celebrates its double decade-long love of House Music with one of its foremost heroes, Louie Vega, we see a special digital only version of Vega on King Street being released. Originally released on double cd, here we see a digital combo of songs Louie picked from the catalog mixed in with the wonderful works this master producer has contributed for the label. Twenty-one tunes like the MAW Club mix of “Give It Up” by A Lil Louis Painting and other Louie remixes such as Tuccillo & Kiko Navarro “Lovery,” 95north feat. Sabrynaah Pope‘s “Hold On,” Dennis Ferrer feat. Mia Tuttavilla‘s “Touched The Sky,” Ananda Project‘s “Breaking Down,” Mondo Grosso‘s “Souffles H,” the Groove Box classics “Latin Ritual,” “The More You Want,” “Cassio’s Theme,” and a few of his other personalized reworks will sure get your groove going.  Tunes picked for this digital comp are DJ Vivona feat. Joi Cardwell‘s massive “Return to the Love” A Directors Cut Treatment, the Supernova Remix of Kerri Chandler‘s “Bar A Thym,” and other greats. Plus there’s the Continuous Mix of Louie Vega  when all is said and done. Utterly essential.

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Miami 2013

March 13, 2013 in Alex Font, Amor, Ananda Project, Angelo Ferreri, ATFC, Audio Kode, Balcazar & Sordo, Barbara Tucker, Bubba, Chris Brann, Dan Lewis, Demarkus Lewis, DJ Roland Clark presents Urban Soul, DJ Shu-ma, dj spen, Doomwork, Edmund, Fabian Argomedo, Hubert Street, James Silk, Joeski, John Rivera, Josh Milan, Kiko Navarro, Kimara Lovelace, King Street Sounds, Less Hate, Logistix, Luke Pompey, Lukez, Micah The Violinist, Mihalis Safras, Mind Street, Monkey Safari, Mr. Terrible, N'dinga Gaba, Namy, Oliver Schmitz, Pablo Fierro, Ramon Riera, riCkY inCh, Sebastian Roter, SIS, Souldynamic, Sunshine Jones, Supernova, Sydney, T. Tommy, The Deepshakerz, The WIG, Tuccillo, Valentina Black, Vicente Belenguer, Washerman, Will Crawshaw, Yass

Title: Miami 2013
Artist: Various Artists
Release Date: March 11, 2013
Label: King Street Sounds
Cat#: KSD 215

Available At Beatport 

The Hype:

What’s better than listening to brand new, unreleased House Music under the sun, poolside or in a dark, boomin’ nightclub during WMC while thousands of sweaty bodies writhe & bounce in unison to the same rhythm? Not much, but we will say that adding of few of these tunes into the mix will make the dance that much more delish. Presenting an even 30 tracks in the latest installment of Miami 2013. Here’s you’ll find jam after head-nodding-booty-shakin’ jam, full of the deep deep deep like Joeski & Audio KoDe‘s In My House Remix of Supernova “Last Night in NY,” Mihalis Safras WMC Remix of Doomwork‘s “This!,” John Rivera‘s “Believe In Me” (Demarkus Lewis Main Remix), and the Balcazar & Sordo Remix of Sunshine Jones‘ “We Are What We Are” to the pumpy-er and unreleased looped up Queer Baby” (Dub) by Angelo Ferreri, Will Crawshaw & Luke Pompey‘s “Jack City,” “New York” by T. Tommy & Vicente Belenguer, Joeski & Audio KoDe‘s “Potential of The Soul,” and Fabian Argomedo‘s “The Truth,” and others. And what King St comp would ever be truly complete without a few legends like Barbara Tucker (& her new collab with japanese producer Namy, “I Cant’ Wait” with Vocal mix by ATFC), Josh Milan (who also collab’ed with Namy, “From Now On” with dope mix by DJ Spen & N’Dinga Gaba) and a Superb unreleased debut song by French producer DJ Yass and his collab with Inaya Day “Bring It Up,” and many more! We’re thankful WMC has now been extended to 10 days, and with 30 songs and their extended mixes, including 2 continuous mixes by DJ/percussionist The WIG this comp will keep ur floor filled for a good long time.

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Ananda Project – Love Like This EP

February 20, 2013 in Ak, Ananda Project, Danny Krivit, Dazzle Drums, Fabian Argomedo, Mr. Terrible, Nite Grooves, Sean McCabe

Title: Love Like This EP
Artist: Ananda Project
Release Date: February 18, 2013
Label: Nite Grooves
Cat#: KNG 433

Available At Traxsource

The Hype:

Emerging from their recent album release Beautiful Searching, organic house band Ananda Project gets an EP with mixes that are bound to get the heads all abuzz. UK soulful house producer Sean McCabe whips up a wicked Classic Mix on “Love Like This” feat. Sepsenahki, complete with all its bouncing baseline, funky guitar licks and perfect rhythm. In addition, the world renowned 718 Session / Body & SOUL resident Danny Krivit teams up with Japanese producers Dazzle Drums, and their collaborative efforts on “Heaven is Right Here” fully enwrap AK’s sensuous vocal to create a masterfully crafted & beautiful song. Last up are a couple of remixes on “Menage a Trois.” Two by South American Deep House producer Fabian Argomedo (both minimally deep, but with one adding a tad more funk) and a more groovy looped out musical fling by Dutch producer Mr Terrible. Love Like This indeed.

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Valentine’s Day Collection (20 Years Essentials) 2013

February 7, 2013 in Abel Ramos, Alex Kenji, Alex Roque, Ananda Project, Angel Moraes, Arnold Jarvis, Barbara Tucker, Blaze, Boyd Jarvis, Chris Perez, Cookie Monsterz, Danny Clark, DJ Pierre, DJ Roland Clark presents Urban Soul, FCKS, Gianluca Peruzzi, Heather Johnson, Jackie Cohen, Jamico, Joey Negro, Joi Cardwell, Kimara Lovelace, King Street Sounds, Kiva, Leon Cormack, Lisa Rudolph, Louie Gorbea, Manchildblack, Marcelo Vak, Michelle Weeks, Mondo Grosso, Mood II Swing, Ms. Patty, Ogawa and Unic, Orienta Rhythm, Queen Mary, Rasmus Faber, Reelsoul, Ron Carroll, Rurals, Satoshi Tomiie, Stephanie Cooke, Studio Apartment, Terrance Downs, Timmy Vegas & the Universe Band, Tomo Inoue, Tuccillo, Wild Pitch

Title: Valentine’s Day Collection (20 Years Essentials) 2013
Artist: Various Artists
Release Date: January 28, 2013
Label: King Street Sounds
Cat#: KSD 212

Available Now at Beatport

The Hype:

Love & Music are forms of addiction that no drug in existence could ever replace. Put them together and you have the makings of a beautiful compilation. Throw in some House beats and you have the latest Valentine’s Day Collection: King St Sounds Essentials for 2013. The third installment in the series, songs were hand-picked with the utmost care, in varying stages of energy from the sweet and sentimental “Washes Over Me” (Rasmus Faber Epic Vocal Mix), “Sweetest Thing” (Tomo Inoue King Street Remix) and “Kiss Kiss Kiss” (Alternate Mix Re-Edit) by Heather Johnson (Ananda Project), to the more upbeat feel-good tunes like  DJ Pierre‘s “Good Luv” (Wild Pitch Vocal), Orienta-Rhythm feat. Joi Cardwell‘s “Happy,” and Studio Apartment feat. Ron Carroll “I’m In Love” to darker, more frenzied feel of “R U Feeling Me” (Alex Kenji Main) by Chris Perez & Louie Gorbea feat. Ms. Patty and so many more. Twenty songs in all are presented to represent the  label’s twenty-year history, and they make for one long & romantic journey.
 

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Ananda Project – Beautiful Searching

January 26, 2013 in Ak, Ananda Project, Chris Brann, Kai Martin, Marta Gazman, Mia Tuttavilla, Nite Grooves, Rasmus Faber, Sepsenahki, Terrance Downs

Title: Beautiful Searching
Artist: Ananda Project
Release Date: January 21, 2013
Label: Nite Grooves
Cat#: KSD 211

Available Now at Beatport

The Hype:

Ananda has always been an organic-meets-electronic collective effort spearheaded by frontman Chris Brann (pka Wamdue Project, P’Taah, etc.) who for well over a decade has hand-picked a veritable cream of the singing crop to feature on the past 3 albums. Soul-filled and Jazz-influenced singers like Gaelle, Terrance Downs, Heather Johnson, Jonathan Mendelsohn, Lydia Rhodes, Heidi Vogel, Denise White and many others, helped firmly plant the group on the musical map. While Heather has gone solo, Terrance Downs has hung on, contributing and co-writing 2 singles on this album of 14 divinely sweet-sounding songs. Once you listen to “Hanging On,” originally released with remixes by Frankie Feliciano, and “Where Do You Come From?” you’ll hear Terrance’s undeniable charm shining through his vocal and it’s as impressive as the first time you heard it more than 10 years ago. Also returning is Kai Martin with 3 songs, the guitar licked and lovely “A Second,” sweetly rhythmic “Truth Comes Shining Through,” and the funky and flawy “Come Back To Me.” The New Rasmus Faber Remix of “Beautiful Searching” has been added. Debuting on this album are 2 other well-known talented beauties, namely the Japanese R&B/Soulful songstress AK with the jazzy and enchanting “Heaven is Right Here” originally released with remixes by Kiko Navarro, and Mia Tuttavilla’s deep house sensual spoken word “Awareness,” that was originally released as a single with remix by the world-renowned Kerri Chandler. Mia is best known for her vox with Dennis Ferrer on the worldwide smash hit by “Touched The Sky.” Also debuting on this album is Afro-beat/R&B/Soulful songstress Sepsenahki whose soft and sexy voice can be heard on “Love Like This.” This album is just as incredibly well-produced as you’d expect coming from producer Chris Brann, who has never fallen short of offering a musical tour de force time and time again.

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A Long Hot Summer mixed by Chris Brann (Extended Summer Edition)

August 27, 2012 in Ananda Project, Chris Brann, Nite Grooves

Title: A Long Hot Summer mixed by Chris Brann (Extended Summer Edition)
Artist: Various Artists
Release Date: August 27, 2012
Label: Nite Grooves
Cat#: KSD 200

Available exclusively at iTunes

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. The second comp to be launched in the series follows the first very successful effort by Kiko Navarro and coincidentally starts off with 2 of his productions. The tribal-lite percussive “Quartett O’batalistico” by Tuccillo & Kiko flows gently through to Kiko’s Disco Mix of Ananda’s “Into the Sunrise.” Other tunes include Namy feat. Monday Michiru’s “There She Stands” with remix by renowned producer Frankie Feliciano, “Keep On,” “Darkness String,” Sunshine Jones’ (formerly of Dubtribe Sound System) “Warm Sun On My Face” (Dub), “Attempt to Dream”, and the stunning and sweet debut King Street single “Magic” by P60 & Lisa Shaw, the brand new future classic, Frankie Knuckles & Eric Kupper aka Director’s Cut Treatment of DJ Vivona & Joi Cardwell’s “Return to Love.” A Long Hot Summer showcases some of the best in brand new unreleased tunes, served up by one of the most well-known and talented artists on the King Street roster.

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