This Week In Twitter

January 27th, 2012

A roundup of this week’s choice twitter posts from Mixpak artists, remixers and extended family.


MixpakMixpak: It’s official, Mixpak has inked a merch deal with @PopcaanMusic! Pre-order the first set of t-shirts now: http://www.mixpakrecords.com/blog/2012/01/popcaan-get-gyal-easy-t-shirts/


TODDLA TTODDLA T: @PopcaanMusic this is a scan of the piece = yfrog.com/nxfu0cfj


SISSYNOBBYSISSYNOBBY: MY NEW SONG TRADE SNATCHERS fb.me/1it9OBXGn


BODYHIGHBODYHIGH: #DJDODGERSTADIUM official itunes playlist w/ @dubbeldutch @DjSliink @jimestack1 @PrinceClubMusic @TOTAL_FREEDOM_ ect http://itunes.apple.com/us/playlist/dj-dodger-stadium-dj-playlist/id496731181?wm=1


funkystepzfunkystepz: Funkystepz Feat @LilyMckenzie with remixes from @mrroska & @exemenmusic & Unison Elite pre order now http://itunes.apple.com/gb/preorder/circles-ep-feat.-lily-mckenzie/id493788249 RT


DJ AC Slater width=DJ AC Slater: feeling this @stareyezzz hangover tour of SF http://t.co/SdANfNGA


ukmeleukmele: OH HEY – new mix i did for tomorrows party in lisbon is online http://soundcloud.com/enchufada/mel-hard-ass-mix


This Week In Twitter

January 20th, 2012

A roundup of this week’s choice twitter posts from Mixpak artists, remixers and extended family.


MixpakMixpak: The Soca Road EP from Poirier is out now on Mixpak: http://bit.ly/w47pCs @poiriersound @mr_imposs @ejvonlyrik


TODDLA TTODDLA T: Here’s an interview i recently did with Electronic Beats about my plans for 2012:… fb.me/1rklrpT3K


schlachthofbrnxschlachthofbrnx: SCHLACHTHOFBRONX – DIRTY DANCING pic.twitter.com/XrE8P7St


Surkin85Surkin85: US and Canada tour 2012 (corrected) fb.me/NbsTUfrJ


BurakaBuraka: We’re looking for video editors to put together small videos with footage we make during tours, etc. If you think…fb.me/OlCsfm8F


ukmeleukmele: oexcited for @anniemacdj presents next monf http://pic.twitter.com/M8Ep97eo


PopcaanMusic width=PopcaanMusic: Click, read this now and retweet @ComplexMusic Who Is Popcaan? bit.ly/wb8gxA


nightslugsnightslugs: @egyptrixx gives away his remix of Massive Attack! http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/13022-hymn-of-the-big-wheel-egyptrixx-remix/


This Week In Twitter

January 13th, 2012

A roundup of this week’s choice twitter posts from Mixpak artists, remixers and extended family.


MixpakMixpak: Soca Road EP from @poiriersound will be out next week on Mixpak feat. @Mr_Imposs & @ejvonlyrik on the vocals bit.ly/yLo110

MydSoundMydSound: IN OTHER NEWS: My Krazy Baldhead remix will be out soon on Ed Banger Records ! fb.me/ssQTqfme


schlachthofbrnxschlachthofbrnx: people! is there interest in something like a lil monthly competition for an exclusive schlachthofbronx sticker &…fb.me/1AkRUejzq


PoiriersoundPoiriersound: DJing in New York on Jan. 21 at Drom for @Mixpak Extended Play. Don’t miss it because I don’t know yet when I’ll be in NYC #SocaRoadEP


HugoDousterHugoDouster: Check out my forthcoming south american gigs !! http://dousterlaterreur.tumblr.com/post/15566966073/south-american-gigs


ukmeleukmele: oof getting in and recording the vocal version of beamer soon, gonna be biiig :)


Doc DaneekaDoc Daneeka: Clip of Last track from “THEY!LIVE” here. http://soundcloud.com/modeselektor/benjamin-damage-doc-daneeka-8 OUT JAN…fb.me/EfvIx4Gh


HardNips_bandHardNips_band: Any of you guys going to sxsw this year?? We want to party!!!!


Wildlife! Juno Chart

January 11th, 2012

Wildlife! has just compiled a chart of his favourite recent tracks for Juno, including Ital Tek, Whole Sick, Shackleton and 3 Mixpak artists. Head here to see his recommendations.

Daniel David Freeman: Azalea’s Amazons

January 9th, 2012

Daniel David Freeman, the man behind the artwork for both Melé’s Mixpak EPs – Bombay and Starlight – will be launching a new London exhibition this week, ‘Azalea’s Amazons’:

Beach London is proud to present a solo show from London based artist Daniel David Freeman. This show explores the life of fictional character, Rick Azalea. ‘Azalea’s Amazons’ is an exploration of the character’s inner most fantasies. Using the humble mediums of felt tip pen and paper, the artists invites the viewer to engage with a range of abstract and extraordinary characters who live only in the realm of Azalea’s imagination.

Opening 12th January for private view and showing until 1st February at Beach London. Check DDF’s site for more.

This Week In Twitter

January 6th, 2012

A roundup of this week’s choice twitter posts from Mixpak artists, remixers and extended family.


MixpakMixpak: Our first release for 2012, Popcaan – Get Gyal Easy, is now available to buy via iTunes: http://bit.ly/xAbws4 @popcaanmusic @dreskull


l-vis 1990l-vis 1990: IN OTHER NEWS: My ESSENTIAL MIX will be premiering tonight on @BBCR1 @ 3am, it will be on the iplaya soon after >> FIRST OF 2012!!:)


schlachthofbrnxschlachthofbrnx: TOP20 of 2011 Stylo G – Yardie Chad B – Hit it Modeselektor – Monkeytown Busy Signal – Mad Mi Vybz Kartel – Half…fb.me/MmtIAPw6


PoiriersoundPoiriersound: Brand new mix @channel1station http://bit.ly/zHl6Zn w/ tracks @juakali @mungoshifi @YTReggae @DJTayo @bonjaymusic @AfricaHitech @LadyChann


MarbleOfficialMarbleOfficial: To our US friends who want to hear some Marble music : Sam Tiba, Myd, Canblaster and Panteros are touring america…fb.me/1DvxeCpme


ukmeleukmele: oh if you missed it yesterday, 3 new tunes on soundclouddd >>>> soundcloud.com/ukmele


PopcaanMusicPopcaanMusic: Youth View Awards nominations, Teacha get 6, me get 5 and we want all a dem, soon send text number


CarlWarriorOneCarlWarriorOne: FYAH feat @AyahMarar finally out this Monday on @BlackButterRecs versions from Me & @BOJCOT (VIP special) @desdemure @iambaxta @iOsounds !!


Graphics Specialist & Video Editor Wanted!

January 5th, 2012

Things are getting busy at Mixpak and we need some extra hands on deck starting as soon as possible. There are two intern positions up for the taking:

1) GRAPHICS/WEB SPECIALIST

Location: Anywhere.
Skills needed: You need to be well versed in building websites and/or be a graphic design expert. You will get to use your own creativity to help keep our site design fresh.

2) VIDEO SHOOTER & EDITOR

Location: New York or London.
Skills: You need to have access to your own video equipment and be available to make short videos for the Mixpak site and YouTube, and be able to edit them on your own. If you have ideas for videos that you think would work well for Mixpak, that’s a bonus.

For more details or to send your credentials email: suze at mixpakrecords dot com

The year in Mixpak

December 30th, 2011

This year has been Mixpak’s best year so far, seeing the release of the Dre Skull produced Vybz Kartel full length, Kingston Story, alongside a big line up of EPs and singles from Andy Petr, Dubbel Dutch, Schlachthofbronx, Lil Scrappy, Koyote and Melé.

Thank you to everyone who supported us by buying a record, wearing a tee or coming to Mixpak Extended Play in 2011. Next year is set to be even bigger, with releases from Popcaan, Poirier, Douster, Dre Skull, the launch of our compilation series and a heap more to be announced in January. Stay tuned and happy new year!