By no means the greatest House track of all-time, but the video for Frank Johnson & Enrique Vela's collaborative new single is amazing. Granted there have been lots of these videos done in the past, but the editing on this one is something else. Out now on Anabatic Records, get your copy from Beatport if you wish.
Here is the funky title track and new single from Azari & III's upcoming debut album, Manic, which is set to be released next month. Been following these boys for a while now, since they appeared from nowhere in 2009, and I'm happy to see the long awaited debut coming together so beautifully. There is also a preview of the super sexy Maceo Plex remix below, which will feature on the singles EP that is available to buy on August 2nd. One of the grooviest and best releases of 2011 so far.
Next Thursday (28th July), The Loft on Kingsland Road plays host to Ben Westbeech's launch party for the upcoming album, There's More To Life Than This. The gig is free, so if you're in and around London then there is no excuse for you not to pay a visit between 7pm-Midnight and listen to one of my favourite albums of the year so far. You can download the flyer for the event HERE and read my review of the album HERE. Gutted I can't make it down; however, you will be able to catch the event on the Boiler Room if you're in the same situation as me.
Here is a radio rip (from a Spanish station) of the collaborative track from Example & Laidback Luke, which will feature on Example's new album, Playing In The Shadows. Not sure how it ended up getting its World exclusive in Spain, but it has. I've kind of lost touch with Laidback Luke's stuff over the past few years, but this is massive - the euphoric production works brilliantly with Example's ever unique vocals. This will no doubt be smashing up Ibiza with CTWYKM this Summer. Pre-Order the album HERE.
P.S. I know Ministry have tried to keep this under wraps, but lots of people seem to have it and new YouTube videos of this radio rip are being uploaded every single day. This is an example of when the internet isn't cool.
A mix with a message, and easily my favourite mix to date. My mixes are usually for people who just love House music, but this one is open to lovers of House, Disco, Soul, Motown, Funk, Hip-Hop and Spoken Word. This is a representation of my music taste and is my main mix for the Summer. Please download, listen and spread the word (only if you like it of course). Much love, as always.
1. Bit Funk - She's Got Two Hearts (Treasure Fingers Remix) 2. Parov Stelar - The Phantom (Riva Starr Remix) 3. Homework - Im Into This (Andre Crom & Martin Dawson Remix) 4. D-T3CH Vs. Tom Drummond - For The Rekkid 5. Steven Stone - Never Give Up (Feat. Marc Evans) 6. Just4funk - This Is Funky (Feat. Orlando Johnson) (Funk Mix) 7. Inspired Souls - Reggae Style 8. Koolfunk - Deepy Days 9. Miguel Migs - Red & Dread (Feat. Mutabaruka) (Migs Bump the Tech Vocal) 10. DJ T. - City Life (Feat. Cari Golden (Maceo Plex Remix) 11. Groove Assassin - More Than Enough (Feat. Pete Simpson) 12. Soul Oasis - Somebody Tell Me (Feat. Charles Mcdougald) (Cyber Vocal Mix) 13. Joey Negro Pres. Doug Willis - Music Speaks Louder than Words (Doug's Jazzfunkadisco Mix)
Mr Westbeech has been a busy man as of late; finishing his album, doing covers and now recording a Summer mix for our listening pleasure. The mix is full of delicious tracks, from old skool Hip-Hop, to Deep House, to classic Soul/Motown - all my favourite music in one mix really. You can listen/download below and get the tracklist over on Strictly Rhythm's Soundcloud. More new stuff from Ben is on the way, but for now you can enjoy this and read my thoughts of his spectacular second album HERE (label wanted the track taking down, for now - will update when I get the nod).
My favourite remix from the new Homework release, Hudson Square Remix EP, which is available of Beatport NOW. Homework on their own are a special duo, but when you throw Andre Crom & Martin into the mix, you have an untouchable quartet.
Following on from the smashing Alvin Risk & Delta Heavy remixes, Pitron & Sanna have taken Example's new Nero produced single and turned it into a groovy club hit that will sound perfect in Ibiza this Summer. This is the third of five remixes that will be available on the EP that is released August 28th and is up for pre-order NOW.
Not too clued up on Ministry Of Funk, but here are two tracks from their new EP, Galactic Funk. Sampling two of my favourite songs of ALL-TIME, they have turned them both into groovy House records that are simply impossible to not nod your head or tap your feet to. No doubt that one (or both) of these will end up in my new mix.
Monday, August 1, 2011 at 9:14PM 
