My Top 10 for Oct/Nov...

[alvin]

Here are some of the many great tunes that have been getting some serious spins on the decks.


Harry "Choo Choo' Romero "Mongobonix"(Damien J. Carter Rmx) King Street

Taken from the "Latin Lounge IV ep.2" project, this track is an uptempo jazz inflected monster with Todd Gardner on trumpet solo. Nice.

DJ Spen & Tommy Davis "Voodoo Ray" Code Red

2/3 of the Basement Boys come together to reinterpret a classic from the "Acid House/Summer of Love" era. They stay true to the original and update the sounds somewhat for the 21st century. I like the instrumental to work a nice accapella over but the vocal version is workable also.

Various "Summer Sizzler" Vol. 1 Smooth Agent

A dope 4 track ep with 4 STRONG songs. The best being "Sali" by Pico de Gallo which consists of Sean Smith & Cesar Ramirez which has some tight keyboard work; but the STORMER is "Cloud 9" by Stacy Kidd and Scott Payne. The drum programming is off the hook and the horns are well placed. I dropped this at a loft party last week and it blew the roof of the place(good thing it was a rooftop party). This ep is essential!!!

Osunlade "Macaco"(Blackman Bano Rmx) Yoruba

Deep, deep atmospheric afro-house which seems to invoke ancient spirits within the music. This track is Body & Soul on STERIODS. Highly recommended.

Femi Kuti "Traitors of Africa" Unrestricted Access

Nigerian don and New York legend Timmy Regisford hook up for a slice of heaven on the dancefloor. Femi's political commentary blends superbly with Timmy and Quentin Harris' production. The organic sounds of the strings and keys plus the vocals is what sets this afire.

Larry Heard "Acid Bounce" Alleviated

Taken from the "Loosefingers" ep which came out in 2004, "Acid Bounce" does exactly what the title implies. A squelchy bassline, high hats and a banging kick drum makes this dancefloor treat. This is the way acid should sound. ALL ACID SHOULD SOUND THIS GOOD!!!

Bernard Badie ft. Dajae "Train" Cajual

After a long absence from the scene veteran producer Bernard Badie enlists the vocal talents of the one and only Dajae for a nice slice of Chicago goodness. Bernard has always been known for the rawness of his sound but this is a bit more polished and the background vocals are a nice touch. For rawness, "Now" on the flipside is just what the doctor ordered for all the "trackheads" out there.

Quentin Harris presents Cordell McClary "Got 2 Re-Love"(unreleased mix) Space Kat

New York based producer Quentin Harris has been on fire lately and this is no exemption. This has the makings of a classic with Cordell McClary singng his heart out. Play this anywhere and see the response on the dancefloor...a guaranteed floorburner.

Jamie Principle "Waiting on My Angel 2005" D'lectable

This is my favorite right now. Mark Grant takes an already perfect song and adds his patented sound and comes up with a NEW CLASSIC. This song is sooo emotional and always brings tears to my eyes. This ranks as one of the best remixes of all time IMHO. Much props to D'lectable for staying true to Jaimes' vision.

Patti Labelle ft. Carlos Santana "When U Smile" Fallout

DFA are known for their remixes of R & B artists and this is their best work to date. This is tight, tight, tight. This is 10+ minutes of musical heaven. Santana adds his legendary guitar work to Patti's honey like vocals...I could go on and on but if you love dance music just trust me and track this down.

Vivian Greene "Emotional Rollercoaster"(Therapy Rub) Jamsteady

Another remix of an R & B artist. Vivian's smooth sexy vocals are the perfect match for a nice soulful latin tinged workout. The instrumental on the flip works well also.

[Eric Scholwinski]

Originally Posted by alvin

Patti Labelle ft. Carlos Santana "When U Smile" Fallout
DFA are known for their remixes of R & B artists and this is their best work to date. This is tight, tight, tight. This is 10+ minutes of musical heaven. Santana adds his legendary guitar work to Patti's honey like vocals...I could go on and on but if you love dance music just trust me and track this down.

You played this last week pretty dope tune.

[Drive]

Patti Labelle ft. Carlos Santana "When U Smile" Fallout
DFA are known for their remixes of R & B artists and this is their best work to date. This is tight, tight, tight. This is 10+ minutes of musical heaven. Santana adds his legendary guitar work to Patti's honey like vocals...I could go on and on but if you love dance music just trust me and track this down.

I have cooked for Patti Labelle before, Blackened Sea bass I think it was. She is a wonderful person and a gifted singer.

[alvin]

The Patti Labelle thing is smoking!!! It definitely will get them rushing to the dancefloor. The other cuts are sizzling also...

[Eric Scholwinski]

yes alvin plays the heat.

[rudemovements]

ya that 'MACACO' is real deep .. the Quentin Harris on the other side is dope too...

btw:
the above mentioned QH track 'got 2 re-love'...is that the one you started your set out w/ on the roof of that loft party last week?

very soulful shit....

peace...

[alvin]

Originally Posted by rudemovements

ya that 'MACACO' is real deep .. the Quentin Harris on the other side is dope too...

btw:
the above mentioned QH track 'got 2 re-love'...is that the one you started your set out w/ on the roof of that loft party last week?

very soulful shit....

peace...

I don't think it was the first track that I played but it was toward the beginning of the set...but I could be wrong(like I am the majority of the time when I post in the "info & awareness" forum ).

There's some really, really nice music coming out right now...I guess you just have to track it down. Other stuff that I'm feeling include some things Sean Smith of Smooth Agent Records(check for this label) hooked me up with; a couple of tight promos(one a re-edit thingie of some disco and a Common redux, the other is a vocal project called "Sea of Love" ft. David Brown). And it's not just the soulful stuff, I've been digging this label called __________ for a while now, quality update on the chunky, tracky sound(I can't give away ALL of my secrets now can I) ...



The flip side of the Osulande is by Atelewo(sp?) "New Day". I guess Quentin Harris is the "man of the moment".

[rudemovements]

The flip side of the Osulande is by Atelewo(sp?) "New Day". I guess Quentin Harris is the "man of the moment".[/quote]


word to QH!

i still NEVER - EVER get sick of his treatment of Donnie's "Rocketship"


thats just a beautiful piece of work..hits me deeeep!

that song embodies my last SHELTER visit!

[Eric Scholwinski]

Originally Posted by alvin

I don't think it was the first track that I played but it was toward the beginning of the set...but I could be wrong(like I am the majority of the time when I post in the "info & awareness" forum ).

It was mid set, I heard it walking to my car to get something, next time play songs long than 3 minutes.....

goddamn speed mixer!

alvin, hit me up if you need anything for me to order this week, orders go in Thursday.

[alvin]

Originally Posted by Eric Scholwinski

It was mid set, I heard it walking to my car to get something, next time play songs long than 3 minutes.....

goddamn speed mixer!

alvin, hit me up if you need anything for me to order this week, orders go in Thursday.

next time play songs long than 3 minutes

I think I played the "meat" of the song...the Patti Labelle is over 10 min and I don't usually mix out of a vocal too early...

[Eric Scholwinski]

Originally Posted by alvin

I think I played the "meat" of the song...the Patti Labelle is over 10 min and I don't usually mix out of a vocal too early...

I was talking about Calma (Quentin Harris Rmx), that whole song is heat.

[alvin]

Originally Posted by Eric Scholwinski

I was talking about Calma (Quentin Harris Rmx), that whole song is heat.

WE(rude movement & myself) were talking about the Quentin Harris on Spacekat...thank u very much.

btw. Calma is tight also.

ps.) where are my records???