Mixpak Interview Series: Poirier

February 7th, 2012

Montreal’s Poirier is one of the latest to join the Mixpak family, releasing his jump-up Soca Road EP to much vuvuzela fanfare last month. Of course, he has a long musical history, having produced with Crookers, dj/rupture, Warrior Queen, MC Zulu and released numerous EPs across numerous genres, from ambient to soca. We asked him about playing 160bpm, producing in different languages and running his label, ALSO records.

Mixpak: How did you get into the music you produce & play?

It’s been a long curve, cos when I started making music I released a few ambient albums – so it’s quite different from where I am right now. It’s all related though so it was just a long and slow progression over about 10 years, so from ambient I went to abstract hip hop and from abstract hip hop I started doing more dancehall riddims and then I started to work with vocalists. Then I discovered soca music. So now I try to do a bit of everything…

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Mixpak FM: Poirier

February 2nd, 2012

Mixpak FM 029 is brought to you by Poirier, the latest addition to the Mixpak family. Known for his global collaborations and cross-genre productions, Poirier has dipped into hip hop, dancehall, soca, electro and worked with the likes of Warrior Queen, Face T, MC Zulu, Burro Banton and Crookers. Alongside producing a heap of EPs and remixes for Ninja Tune and beyond, the Montreal producer also runs his own record label, ALSO, supporting vocalists like Boogat and King Abid.

His Mixpak FM offering comes just in time for Trinidad carnival, filled with the newest and hypest soca tracks, dubs and remixes, including cuts from his brand new 160bpm EP for Mixpak, Soca Road.

You can subscribe to Mixpak FM via iTunes, subscribe with an RSS reader from the Mixpak FM site or download this mix directly.

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Mixpak FM 029: Poirier

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Poirier – Dubs for Ninjas

January 31st, 2012

Poirier is on fire with the mixes right now, and with this one he comes with a bag full of Jamaica-tinged Ninja Tunes goodness, from Toddla T to Face T.

Dubs For Ninjas by Poirier

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Poirier – 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

Poirier – Soca Road EP Preview by Mixpak

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Mixpak Extended Play #2

January 12th, 2012

Mixpak Extended Play - Poirier, RIzzla, Jubilee + Dre Skull

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

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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.

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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:

Poirier – Soca Road EP Preview by Mixpak

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Wildlife! Bonne Année Mix

January 2nd, 2012

Mixpak favourite Wildlife! has been locked up in his recording studio for the best part of 2011, which can only mean that 2012 is going to be full of Wildlife goodness, including his debut full length, an EP and other secret projects he has yet to announce. He’s still had time to put together this New Year’s mix of some of his favourite tracks to play out over the past year, including our very own Dubbel Dutch, Melé and Poirier. Run it!

Bonne Année by Wildlife! on Mixcloud

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