Deep Down & Discofied is a new compilation series which showcases exactly what Defected are about. Aptly named as Deep stands for ?The Soul?, Down Stands for ?The Funk? and well ?Discofied? (ahem) is self explanatory. This is a two disc compilation with 30 classic tracks bar two, Martin Solveig ?I?m A Good Man?, with more than a hint of James Brown and the awesome instant Soul classic by Ron Hall & The MuthaFunkaz ?The way you love me? which has been embraced by all who have the pleasure to hear it.
You will also recognise the original Disco productions of many contemporary reworks that have been created by artists recently. This is a compilation that fully illustrates the concept that many producers borrow from the past in order to create contemporary music. Listen out for Jenny Burton ?Bad Habit?, reworked by ATFC, Salsoul Orchestra ?Take Time Out For Love?, expertly reworked by the Cleptomaniacs, Linda Clifford ?Runaway Love?, covered by Nuyorican Soul, and Teddy Pendergrass ?You Can?t Hide From Yourself?
reworked by DJ Sneak. All classic examples.
For your chance to we a copy of the CD (plus a great T-Shirt) just drop us an email to info@dancefrontdoor.co.uk with the subject - Deep Down and we might pull your name out of the hat on the closing date of 25th Sept 2006 - Good luck!!
For more info on this and other fantastic Defected Goodies visit - www.defected.com
Underwater was set up by Darren Emerson in 1994. 12 years and 75 releases later, the label has a proven track record both in the UK and across the globe.
Underwater?s ‘Solo’ is a new series to showcase the labels biggest artist’s DJ sets on two mixed CDs. Hot Bristol duo Deepgroove, have been very prolific over the last 12 months releasing a string of tracks and remixes with their profile rising quickly. This is Deepgroove?s first mix compilation, which will showcase the energy and quality of their DJ sets. The track listing is strong with tracks from Soma, Get Physical, Klang Elektronik, Kompakt etc as well as some exclusive Deepgroove edits. Released 24th September 2006.
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The whole world is dancing! Dance music fans from 228 different countries have voted for their favourite DJs in our Top 100 DJs poll this year. That?s an amazing figure given that there are only 243 countries on the planet.
Last year we received votes from 147 countries ? so that?s a leap of 81 countries getting involved in this year?s poll, proving that dance music truly is a global phenomenon.
With statistics like that we could be in the running for a Guinness World Record. This could be the widest census the world has ever seen, beating any democratic vote or poll.
Continue reading ‘DJ Mag Top 100 - Dance music fans around the world unite’
From a warehouse to your house, Dave from Dallas has been lighting up clubs across America. Dave received his influences from a house music radio show while cleaning his bedroom and soon grew tired of the lackluster commercials being broadcasted and interrupting the music; this lead Dave to making his own “mix” tapes. Shortly thereafter, Dave could be found at numerous house parties showcasing his own brand of music. Between having the police looking over fences at various house parties and working the door at a variety of clubs, Dave found himself on the decks jamming the dance floor full of his deep style of house music.
Keeping things balanced, Dave always had a piece of studio gear side by side with his turntable. Blending his live productions with the music coming off his turntables, he keeps a perfect ying and yang while he performed for his crowd.
Dave has produced work on fine labels such as Slanted Black, Yoshitoshi and YO!.
Let’s see what he’s been up to.
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The September 30th Underwater party sees Darren Emerson joined by old Underwater favourite Paul Jackson for the first time ? in ages actually - he is also joined by the mixers behind the first in the Underwater ?Solo? compilation series: ?Deepgroove? will be launching the compilation itself on the night (not literally ? although they might chuck a few out) ? the ?Solo? compilation sees a two CD mix of current underground rave favourites ? John Dahlbeck, Oxia, Locodice, Electrochemie and many more ? already set to be album of the issue in DJ Mag.
Continue reading ‘Underwater at The End - Septemeber 30th’
Wow…. The last Pacha London with Tom Novy was packed to the discoballs by midnight, making it one of the best Pukka Ups to-date. But if you missed it don’t worry, October is shaping up to be bigger and better as they bring all the crowd back from Ibiza for a very special Official Ibiza Reunion. Celebrating yet another stomping season in Ibiza at Es Paradis, this will be the ultimate Balearic shake-down.
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The eighth annual Planet Love WKD festival broke all records for atmosphere and sheer dance music magic on September 9th as music lovers travelled from across Ireland and the UK to see some of the world’s biggest dance acts perform at Shane’s Castle, County Antrim.
Over 70 artistes performed on eight stages between 2pm and 2am at the historic site while warm temperatures and unbroken sunshine enhanced the easy al fresco festival vibe.
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The doors were locked, the windows blacked out and the lights turned low. After hours of over the table negotiation, countless cups of caffeinated coffee and quite frankly an obscene amount of chocolate HobNobs, the heads of tidy and Galaxy finally emerged into the daylight clutching a piece of news in their hands ? and it?s HOT!
On Friday September 22nd, tidy take over Leeds superclub Mission for one of the biggest parties the north has ever seen. Clubbers from all over the top half of the country will flood through the doors to witness the best DJs in hard house behind the wheels of steel ? but only a select view will get to see the biggest stars of the show in close up action!
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01. Milk & Sugar pr. MS2 - Stay Around (Til Est & DJ Delicious)/Milk & Sugar
02. The Energies - Life Begins (Raul Rincon Dub)/Hypertelic
03. Mischa Daniels - Take Me Higher (StoneBridge)/Fame
04. M Factor - Open Your Eyes (Smax & Gold)/in-stinct
05. DJ Jose - Stepping To The Beat (Soul Avengerz Dub)/Data
06. Soul Seekerz ft. Kate Smith - Party For The Weekend (ES & TG/Wally Lopez)/Positiva
07. Paul Johnson - Get Get Down (Richard Grey)/Rise
08. Fedde Le Grand - Put Your Hands Up For Detroit (DJ Delicious & Til West)/Data
09. Kraak & Smaak - Keep Me Home (Warren Clarke)/Jalapeno
10. Seamus Haji & Steve Mac ft. Erire - Happy (SH Big Love)/Big Love
11. The Ian Carey Project - Love Won’t Wait/Gfab
12. Chris Lake ft Laura V - Changes (Dirty South)/Apollo
13. Dirty Old Anne - Turn Me On (Phunkk Mob)/Loaded
14. Ian Carey - Say What U Want (Smax & Gold)/Kick Fresh
15. Fireflies ft Alexandra Prince - I Can’t Get Enough (Richard F)/Data
16. Jason Hates Jazz - Pray For Love (Chus & Penn)/Defected
17. Wawa - Music/CDR
18. Degrees of Motion - Do You Want It Right Now (Haji & Emanuel)/Cayenne
19. Phunkkmob - Something’s Gotta Give (Wawa)/CD
20. Kathy Brown - Get Another Love/Defected
Continue reading ‘StoneBridge Chart, September 12, 2006′
1. Ferry Corsten / Junk (D Ramirez Mix) - Positiva
2. Rogue Traders / Watching You (Chris Lake Downtown Dub) - Ariola
3. Noir ft Birago / Feel Alive (All Mixes) - Compulsive Music
4. Martijn Ten Velden & Lucien Foort / Bassification - White
5. I Feel Loved / I Feel Loved (Dino Lenny Space Mx) - White
6. Henrik B / Airwalk - Pryda Friends
7. Soul Flava / Hot! (Dub Deluxe Remix) - Delecto
8. Mischa Daniels / Take Me Higher (Noir Remix) - Fame
9. Jimpster / Square up - Buzzin’ Fly
10. Ministers De la Funk / Believe (Flower Power 2006 Mix) - Oxyd Records
Continue reading ‘Noir Chart September 12 2006′
Following on from the recent success of ?Supermode?, Data Records continue their onslaught with another monster of a record. In a similar vein, Data dip once again in to the Swedish House Mafia pool of talent for one of the hottest releases of the year. This time it is the turn of Sebastian Ingrosso and Steve Angello, under their FIREFLIES guise, to fly the Nordic flag and deliver one of the most brilliantly contagious dancefloor weapons in recent months and one of the biggest club anthems of 2006.
Continue reading ‘Fireflies feat. Alexandra Prince - I Can’t Get Enough’
Ever had kick drum envy? Wondered how the hell he makes those sounds so phat? Well now it’s your chance to step up to the plate and show us all whether you can improve on perfection!?
Hard dance legend BK has made his latest anthem ‘Systematic’ on Riot! Recordings available to remix by you, the bedroom producer. For the first time, he’s looking for the next generation of talent to show their skills by taking this sample pack and turning it into a fresh new production that’ll knock his socks off…
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The date has been set, the venue is booked and it?s officially on! On Saturday February 24th 2007 the industry and 4,500 fans will come together for one of the biggest and most prestigious events in the dance music calendar when the Hard Dance Awards 2006 are held at the Brixton Academy in London, UK.
A celebration of all that?s good in the international hard dance scene, the Awards have grown from humble beginnings four years ago to become one of most highly regarded charters of who?s hot in the massive spectrum that covers harder music and parties. Clubbers from around the world nominate online in a range of categories from Best DJ and Best Remixer to Best Producer and Party Animal of the Year. Winners will be presented with their exclusive gongs live at the Awards on the most famous stage in London ? one that has, over the last 20 years, played host to some the biggest superstars in the global music industry.
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As the weekend fast approaches( again), the senses start tingling in anticipation as the time is almost upon us for the penultimate Innovate experience of the year.
A limited number of ?12 tickets are still available from www.ticketweb.co.uk
2006 has been an amazing year for the Innovate crew and all of it?s faithful regulars who have firmly cemented it?s place as the most forward thinking and up for it party in the Capital.
This Saturday the 16th September see several Innovate debuts in the shape of Tech Trance legend Energy Dai ? all the way from Osaka in Japan, and the delightful Amber D who will be performing her first ever DJ Showcase set to air all that new material she has been cooped up in the studio working on for the last 6 months.
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Tribal Vision Records presents the long awaited debut album of Robin Fitter aka Fitalic called ?Atomic Atmosphere?!
Hailing from the Netherlands, Robin Fitter has plethora of releases on some of the biggest labels in the progressive scene, including Vapour, Bedrock, Iboga, Sprout, Plastik Park, Nascent and Nervine, as well as majors such as Sony or EMI. Internationally he has become one of the most respected and recognized names in the fields of progressive and tribal house, with a reputation for a fantastic liveshow and world-class production.
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