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Koyote – Blowin’ My Mind EP Out Now!

May 8th, 2012

Koyote’s second EP in his Mixpak trilogy drops today! Get it now on iTunes / Juno / Boomkat. As a taster, we’re giving away the title track ‘Blowin’ My Mind’ for free, download it here:

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Koyote – Blowin’ My Mind (192kbps)

“Blowin’ My Mind” is the second installment in French producer Koyote’s trilogy of EP’s for Mixpak. Building on the work of his first release for the label, the EP sees dance music experimentation not rooted in any one tradition but rather an amalgam of styles, all filtered through the lens of true analog weirdness.

Created with 100 percent hardware, this EP both subverts and flatters pre-existing electronica paradigms. The titular cut is the most upfront of the bunch and brings to mind the moment in time when rave music was truly alien and bleep n’ bass ruled the dance floor. “Peanut Butter Complex” uses a squirrel-y bit of jacking house as the anchor for a journey thru moods and tones, all building up to a very well placed and surprising “Po Pimpin’” sample.

Composed after a move from France to Brazil, “Blowin’ My Mind” makes sense in many different situations and contexts. Truly original analog dance music that cannot be tied down to one style, it finds the perfect home in Mixpak Records.

Mixpak has always been a label known for its surprising eclecticism which sees Jamaican artists rubbing elbows with Southern rappers, forward thinking electronic producers and beyond. Where is your mind?

Tags: Blowin' My Mind, Featured, Koyote
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Schlachthofbronx for RBMA Radio

May 7th, 2012

After their appearance alongside Jubilee on Triple J last week, Schlachthofbronx have now delivered another radio set for Red Bull Academy Radio, full of untitled and unreleased tracks of their own, new remixes of Popcaan, Cham and more. Head here to listen and see the full tracklisting.

Tags: Cham, Popcaan, Radio, RBMA, Schlachthofbronx, Triple J
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D’Banj – Oliver Twist (Funkystepz Trap Mix)

May 3rd, 2012

D’Banj’s anthem ‘Oliver Twist’ is still doing the rounds and keeps getting the remix treatment, most notably from Zed Bias in the last couple of weeks; this one is sure to stay around for the summer. Now London’s Funkystepz have brought this vocal-free trap remix, bringing Oliver a brand new Twist. Get the free download below.

D’Banj – Oliver Twist (Funkystepz Trap Mix) by Funkystepzuk

Tags: afrobeats, D'banj, Funkystepz, Oliver Twist, Trap, Zed Bias
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Koyote Juno Chart

May 3rd, 2012

Koyote, who releases his Blowin My Mind EP on Mixpak next Tuesday, has filed a Juno chart of his top 10, featuring Traxman, Actress, Funkystepz and more.

Head here to read the full chart and head here to hear the preview of his EP.

Tags: Actress, Blowin' My Mind, Funkystepz, Juno Chart, Koyote, Traxman
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The Honorable DJ Clent

May 2nd, 2012

The UK’s fledgling Blank Mind label is prepping for its sophomore release, BLNK002: The Honorable DJ Clent The Low-End Legend, to be released on vinyl in late May. The record is a crate-digging repress of a couple late 90′s Juke classics from Chicago footwork pioneer, DJ Clent. The flagship track from the release,”3rd World,” which appeared on Clent’s first 12″ released by Dance Mania Records, has an almost eerie synth-horn line coupled with the syncopated claps and low end toms that define the Tek sound. The B-side of the EP goes just as hard, hinging on the track’s catchy namesake hook (“hit it from the back!”) and a beat that dodges between a juke triplet feel and straight four-on-the-floor house kick. The EP is an easily approachable crash course in the history of the Chicago Juke sound and an exciting release for the new label.

Tags: Blank Mind, Chicago, DJ Clent, Juke, TEK
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Jubilee / Schlachthofbronx on Triple J

May 1st, 2012

Jubilee & Schlachthofbronx both featured on this weekend’s Triple J Mix Up show – Mixpak takeover! Jubilee’s mix is filled with exclusives, hear brand new tracks from Famous Eno, DJ Sliink, Dubbel Dutch, Massacooramaan and more. Head to their site, click on the links on the left-hand side to choose which timing – 10pm for Schlacht, 11pm for Jubilee.

Tags: Jubilee, Mix Up, Mixtape, Schlachthofbronx, Triple J
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DJ Haus – Needin’ You (R1 Ryders remix)

May 1st, 2012

We featured DJ Haus’ new track ‘Needin’ You’ not long ago, and now the release has dropped on his label UTTU, complete with remixes from Photonz and R1 Ryders.

R1 Ryders are gearing up for their first release on their recently formed imprint entitled “Current”. Featuring a release schedule of genre twisting electronic music with tracks from R1 Ryder’s Karnak, J Tijn, Mellow Bee among others, the first release consists of a collaboration between R1 Ryders and vocalist Carly Bond. The track titled “Aint Wastin’ No Time” is due for release late May with remixes from Karnak, J Tijn & Mellow Bee.

For now, you can download their DJ Haus remix for free below, and grab the 320 and the rest of the release here.

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DJ Haus – Needin You (R1 Ryders remix) (exclusive!)

Tags: DJ Haus, Photonz, R1 Ryders, UTTU
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