Sub Skank went to visit Famous Eno in his home studio to talk about his influences, his records and his upcoming releases with Mixpak…if you listen closely you can even hear a sneak peak of his forthcoming track in the background. Coming soon!
Rhythm Composer: Famous Eno
February 6th, 2012Poirier – Soca Road EP Out Today!
January 17th, 2012
We are proud to release Soca Road, Poirier’s first EP for Mixpak, just in time for carnival. The EP finds its unity in Soca’s high tempos and its diversity in its numerous influences and styles. Thatʼs par for the course for both Mixpak and the veteran producer, who has a slew of genre-defying releases and worldwide collaborations already under his belt.
The opening track, “Who Got Di Riddim” (give it a listen and we think youʼll know the answer) is a playful and melodic piece of soca that breaks down just to explode again, while “Work That” is an inventive rhythmic workout propelled by complex island drums that border on techno brutality. Collaborating with Cape Town’s EJ von Lyrik, “Bring It On” mixes the anthemic with the frenetic, while the closing track “Sak Te Gen Tan Gen La” features Haitian vocalist Imposs and a peak time carnival vibe.
If you can’t get to the carnival festivities and find yourself in a wintery hellscape come January 17th, let “Soca Road” be your savior. Drop it in the club or in your apartment and let carnival come to you.
Buy now on iTunes / Juno / TTL Digital / Beatport
Mixpak Extended Play #2
January 12th, 2012
The second Mixpak Extended Play hits New York next week to celebrate the release of Poirier’s Soca Road, dropping on the 17th. He will be DJing alongside Fade To Mind’s Rizzla, Mixpak’s Dre Skull and Jubilee.
When: Saturday 21st January
Where: Drom, 85 Avenue A (between 5th & 6th)
How much: Free before midnight with RSVP/$10 after
Poirier – Soca Road EP Preview
January 10th, 2012
With carnival fast approaching, it’s high time for Mixpak to release another forward thinking power soca record. “Soca Road”, the new EP from Montreal’s Poirier, is set to drop on January 17th, right before the Caribbean’s biggest street party.
The EP finds its unity in Soca’s high tempos and its diversity in its numerous influences and styles. Thatʼs par for the course for both Mixpak and the veteran producer, who has a slew of genre-defying releases and worldwide collaborations already under his belt.
The opening track, “Who Got Di Riddim” (give it a listen and we think youʼll know the answer) is a playful and melodic piece of soca that breaks down just to explode again, while “Work That” is an inventive rhythmic workout propelled by complex island drums that border on techno brutality. Collaborating with Cape Town’s EJ von Lyrik, “Bring It On” mixes the anthemic with the frenetic, while the closing track “Sak Te Gen Tan La” features Haitian vocalist Imposs and a peak time carnival vibe.
Before the record drops in full next week, listen to the previews right here:
Popcaan – Get Gyal Easy on iTunes now!
January 3rd, 2012
We unveiled the brand new Dre Skull produced Popcaan song right here yesterday and it’s already been added to the BBC 1Xtra playlist. It’s now available to buy via iTunes. Listen below and buy from iTunes here.
Exclusive preview: Popcaan – Get Gyal Easy (prod. Dre Skull)
January 2nd, 2012
UPDATE: Buy “Get Gyal Easy” now!
Our first single with bright new Jamaican star Popcaan is dropping tomorrow and it got its first airing today on BBC 1Xtra as part of their Hot 20 for 2012 feature and will continue to run on its playlist from here on in.
After blasting onto the scene in 2010 on the biggest dancehall tune of the year, “Clarks,” Portmore’s Popcaan has since proved himself as one of the most talented up-and-coming vocalists in the genre and now 2012 sees Popskull and Dre Skull teaming up for an emotional gallis anthem, a slow-burning and euphoric bashment tune that showcases Popcaan’s versatile singjay style. Watch for it dropping, head here to watch the BBC interview and be sure to leave us your feedback!
Popcaan – Get Gyal Easy preview by Mixpak
[Artwork by Brian Blomerth]
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!
Download Half On A Baby feat. Pusha T
December 8th, 2011
Mixpak is proud to announce a new addition to the Half on A Baby remix package! After the release of the original as the second single from the Kingston Story album, along with 5 exclusive remixes, we now add one of the most exciting names in the 2011 rap game to the roster: Pusha T. Joining forces with the Jamaican MC, he offers up a slow, sultry and stripped down verse to perfectly complement Kartel’s own impassioned flow.
This is New York to Kingston via Virginia, uniting a Jamaican dancehall legend with one of hip hop’s most distinctive voices. This is Mixpak to the fullest.
This one is a free download, don’t sleep! And remember you can still buy Kingston Story here.
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