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Jun ‘08 Crescendo

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It’s late but its worth the wait. Episode 49 of the One Phat DJ Podcast Jun ‘08 Cresendo is here and is sure to blow you away with the sheer quality of tunes this month.

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Love it or hate it, you can’t deny the fact the Freemasons are still going strong and with the legend that is Katherine Ellis on vocals, “When You Touch Me” is sure to be anthem of the Summer so it’s only appropriate to commence the mix with this classic.

After Pat Rich Deejay and Francesca St. Martin have delivered a belting tune, it’s the turn of the newest UK girl band on the scene, The Saturdays, and Moto Blanco’s remix of their track “If This Is Love” - a track I’m giving my full backing for the coming months. Keep your eye out for two S Clubbers in the line-up…

We’re then treated to the latest monster track from vocalist Amanda Wilson with Simmons and Christopher on the remix as well as a cover of the dance classic “Teardrops” from producers Love Assassins.

After an exclusive remix from One Phat DJ Favourites Bassmonkeys of Ali Bertash’s “Let Me Go“, we go into another smash Summer hit from Italian DJ-cum-producer Alex Gaudino and his updated remix of “Watch Out” which features some samples from Perfecto Allstarz 1995 anthem “Reach Up (Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag)“. I thought there was nothing wrong the original album version to be honest but its great to hear the track make commercial radio and a huge success in the clubs. Maybe Alex simply wanted a guarantee or something that will serve as a life insurance just in case unexpected events occur.

This is shortly followed by another track that has been doing the scene for a fair few months but has only just made it into the limelight. Now with an updated and banging remix from Manchester producers Wideboys, Connected and Max C’s “A Feeling” is sure to get your feet or heading moving as we go into the last 30 minutes.

After more treats from the likes of Sound Control, Back To Fundementals, Deemah, XSS and another exclusive remix from the Bassmonkeys‘ alter ego Liquid Nation, we turn things up another notch with Smax and Gold’s remix of Soul Seekerz “Reach For The Love” before going into the return of anthem-makers David Guetta, Chris Willis and Tocadisco’s latest offering “Tomorrow Can Wait” to wrap up this extra long mix.

The whole package is wrapped up with another fine piece of artwork from our guest artist for June, Gemma Barton, who has produced this fantastic, bright and vivd illustration to accompany the tunes and Summer feeling. If you’re looking for some freelance design or artwork, you’d be hard-pushed to find better talent than Gemma - drop her a line!

Jun '08 Crescendo artwork by Gemma Barton

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Track Listing

  1. Freemasons ft Katherine Ellis - When You Touch Me (Original Club Mix)

  2. Pat Rich Deejay ft Francesca St. Martin - Runaway Goddess (Nicola Fasano Bootleg)

    • Released: TBC
    • Exclusive!
    • Time: 00:05:30

  3. The Saturdays - If This Is Love (Moto Blanco Club Mix)

  4. Loveless ft Amanda Wilson - Found A Miracle (Simmons & Christopher Club Mix)

  5. Love Assassins - Teardrops (Beautiful Bar Mix)

    • Label: Big In Ibiza
    • Released: July 21st 2008
    • Exclusive!
    • Time: 00:22:15

  6. Ali Bertash - Let Me Go (Shaven Haven Club Mix)

    • Label: Audio Freaks
    • Released: TBC
    • Exclusive!
    • Time: 00:27:15

  7. Alex Gaudino ft Shena - Watch Out (UK Club Mix)

  8. Connected ft Max C - A Feeling (Wideboys Miami Remix)

    • Label: Big In Ibiza
    • Released: TBC
    • Exclusive!
    • Time: 00:35:56

  9. Sound Control ft Ms. M - I’ll Be Wishing (Vision X Club Mix)

  10. Back To Fundementals by Torre - Higher (Uptown Mix)

  11. Deemah - It’s A Feeling (Original)

  12. XSS ft Coolio - Peepshow (Yves Larock Club Remix)

  13. Liquid Nation ft Andrea Britton - Breathe Life (Club Mix)

    • Label: Audio Freaks
    • Released: TBC
    • Exclusive!
    • Time: 01:03:46

  14. Soul Seekerz vs Judy Cheeks - Reach For The Love (Smax & Gold Remix)

    • Label: Positiva
    • Released: June 11th 2008
    • Exclusive!
    • Time: 01:09:01

  15. David Guetta & Chris Willis vs Tocadisco - Tomorrow Can Wait (Club Version)

    • Label: EMI
    • Released: TBC
    • Exclusive!
    • Time: 01:13:46

Written by Si

June 27th, 2008 at 10:51 pm

Posted in Crescendo, DJ Talk, Funky House, One Phat DJ, Podcast

May ‘08 - Crescendo

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It’s been a ridiculously busy month! Not content with handing in my notice at Yahoo! as well as releasing Euro KickOff, there has also been an interview with Paul Velocity (which also features a 30 minute mix) and there is another interview still to come (details soon). If that wasn’t enough, I’ve also managed to fit in time to continue producing the One Phat DJ Podcast for all you lovely, lovely people out there. How do I ever find time for myself as well?

So, here it is - it’s time to turn your speakers up and download Episode 47 - the May ‘08 Crescendo.

May '08 Crescendo

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There are some fantastic uplifting tracks in this mix, covering quite a broad spectrum of the funky house scene (even if some of the latter tracks might break the boundaries of “funky”).

I’ve been hammering the first track “Lift Him Up” to death over the last month - the huge vocals of Linda Lee Hopkins certainly grab your attention, especially with the addictive beat and hooky bassline.

Warren Clarke supplies the lush sounds that certainly wouldn’t sound out of place on any Hed Kandi release with his dangerously titled “Bitch Is Back” - catchy vocals and immense uplifting loops make this a firm favourite for my Summer.

We also get an exclusive play from the Bassmonkeys with their latest production in the form of a remix of Etherfox’s “More Man Than Man” - a typically loud and uplifting production with fantastic vocals from our boys from Norwich.

It would have been rude to let The Shapeshifters funky dub track “Treadstone” slip through the net as well. I’m so glad Max and Simon have returned this year and hope to hear a lot more funky numbers like this, maybe with some vocals next time eh boys?

Being a bit of a sucker for some catchy rapping over dance numbers, when I discovered “Direct Connection” from Sean Biddle and Krukid, I was hooked. I’m sure I won’t be alone in this though. Let me know what you think.

After a few more funky numbers from the likes of regular vocalists Shena and Nicole Tyler, things suddenly take a turn to yesteryear, starting off with G & G’s reworking of Armand Van Helden’s massive “My My My” with Gary Wright on the vocals, shortly followed up with Micha Moor’s reworking of Prodigy’s “Outta Space“.

We wrap things up with another familiar face on the scene with Amanda Wilson lending some superb vocals towards the rollercoaster ride of A Lee’s “Gotta Let Go“, with a final polishing from Chris Ortega.

It was quite difficult selecting just 13 tracks for this mix as there was such a fantastic selection released in April and May but I hope you agree the final cut are perfect.

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Track Listing

  1. Toni Granello ft Linda Lee Hopkins - Lift Him Up (MuthaFunkaz 12″ Remix)

    • Label: MAP Dance
    • Released: May 8th 2008
    • Time: 00:00:00

  2. Warren Clarke - Bitch Is Back (Original)

  3. Soul Power ft Joanne Hindley - This Love (Soul Power Classic Mix)

    • Label: Groove Baby Digital
    • Released: April 21st 2008
    • Time: 00:12:07

  4. Layers Of Sound & The Demetrios Project - Feel Alive (Original)

  5. Etherfox - More Man Than Man (Bassmonkeys Remix)

    • Released: TBC
    • Exclusive!
    • Time: 00:21:37

  6. The Shapeshifters - Treadstone

    • Label: Defected
    • Released: TBC
    • Time: 00:26:37

  7. Sean Biddle ft Krukid - Direct Connection (Alex Romano Remix)

    • Label: Bid Muzik
    • Released: TBC
    • Time: 00:31:45

  8. Shena - Thinking About Your Love (Original Mix)

  9. Lucien Foort ft Nicole Tyler - Let’s Talk (Original)

  10. Altus - Dreamin Is Reality (Original Mix)

  11. G & G ft Gary Wright - My My My (Club Mix)

    • Label: JKP
    • Released: March 13th 2008
    • Time: 00:53:07

  12. Micha Moor - Space (Klaas Club Remix)

    • Label: KNM Special Marketing
    • Released: April 4th 2008
    • Time: 00:58:08

  13. A. Lee ft Amanda Wilson - Gotta Let Go (Chris Ortega Mix)

    • Released: TBC
    • Time: 01:04:20

Written by Si

May 22nd, 2008 at 12:00 pm

Posted in Crescendo, DJ Talk, Funky House, Music, One Phat DJ, Podcast

Apr ‘08 - Crescendo

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With the first May bank holiday fast approaching, it’s unlikely many of you will be sitting in, “having a quiet one”. I’m sure the majority will be planning huge nights out with your mates, either out on the town or taking over the sound system in someone’s house for an all-nighter. Surely with all this partying, you’ll need the latest funky house tunes to get you in the mood, if not to get you through the night? Well, never fear, One Phat DJ is here with yet another mix for all you lovely, lovely people out there to throw on and enjoy.

Apr '08 Crescendo artwork by Sam Hardacre

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Episode 45 comes with a host of huge anthems from around the house circuit at the moment, some you may have heard, some you may not.

One Phat DJ regulars Miki Moto & Bobby Blanco kick of the preceedings with a fine remix of the 1997 hit “Keep Love Together” which features the ever sustainable vocalist Kelly Llorenna.

We then get a welcome return from our Brighton boys the Freemasons with their stonking remix of the 1995 classic “Disco’s Revenge” by Gusto, a track that seems to be getting sampled quite a bit lately.

It seems remixed classics are all the rage at the moment as its not long before Warren Clarke puts Utah Saints‘ “Something Good” through his sound desk to create a huge piano driven production sure to get you in the party mood.

We then turn the pace up a notch or two with ATFC’s awesome “Up To 11” remix of Mark Picchiotti and Basstoy’s rather aptly named “Turn It Up“, shortly followed by Robbie Rivera’s dirty number “One Eye Shut” and another remix from that Funky Chicken, this time in the form of Funkerman’s delightful “Speed Up“.

We’ve not heard from our favourite Swedish producer StoneBridge for a while - well, if he’s busy producing monster tracks like “You Don’t Know” and “Close To Heaven” in his silence, who’s to complain? Top work mister, keep the anthems coming!

Unless you’ve been under a rock for the best part of 2008, you may have noticed that it’s all about the big bassline this year. Everywhere you turn, you’ll hear that infectious bassline taking over the local club or nearest chav’s car sound system. One producer who is really making the most of the trend is Delinquent. If he’s not busy enough remixing every damned dance or RnB track to get a release this year, he’s also managed to sort out a few productions of his own. For your delight, The Wideboys have given “My Destiny” a bit of tweaking for the electro house scene. (Keep tuned to the podcast for a nice little bassline treat coming very soon).

It must be Summer if the last act are making a return - Max and Simon of The Shapeshifters fame have not only created an awesome double-A side in “Chime” and “Treadstone” but they’ve also been signed to one of the finest house labels in the world, Defected. Congratulations goes out to the boys - its the recognition we’ve all been waiting for.

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Track Listing

  1. Love To Infinity ft Kelly Llorenna - Keep Love Together (Moto Blanco Mix)

  2. Gusto - Disco’s Revenge (Freemasons Vocal Club Mix)

  3. Groove Division - Now Or Never (Extended Vocal Mix)

  4. Utah Saints - Something Good ‘08 (Warren Clarke Remix)

  5. Mark Picchiotti presents Basstoy ft Dana Devine - Turn it Up (ATFC “Up To 11″ Remix)

    • Label: Adhesive
    • Released: TBC
    • Exclusive!
    • Time: 00:22:48

  6. Robbie Rivera - One Eye Shut (E-Squire Mix)

  7. Funkerman - Speed Up (ATFC’s 0-60 Extended Mix)

  8. Stonebridge ft Kenny Thomas - You Don’t Know (Club Mix)

  9. Delinquent ft Kcat - My Destiny (The Wideboys Remix)

  10. Out Of Office - Break Of Dawn 2008 (Club Mix)

  11. Jesse Garcia - Off Da Hook (Original)

  12. StoneBridge - Close To Heaven (Club Mix)

  13. Shapeshifters - Chime (Original Mix)

Written by Si

April 24th, 2008 at 12:00 pm

Posted in Crescendo, DJ Talk, Funky House, Music, One Phat DJ, Podcast

Mar ‘08 - Crescendo

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It’s the latter part of the month, we’ve had The Warm Up, so it can only mean one thing… it’s time for a Crescendo mix!

Among the favourites this month are some great remixes of classic house tunes, some from the early noughties (Paul Johnson’s “Get Get Down“), some even from the mid nineties (Liquid’s “Sweet Harmony“)! We also have an exclusive Bassmonkeys remix of Jocelyn Brown’s new project in The AllStar Collective’s awesome “All About The Music“, a tune I’ve not stopped playing for the last month, as well as plenty more chuggy basslines, snappy beats and uplifting vocals to get you in a lather.

Mar 08 Crescendo artwork, created by Sam Hardacre

This month’s artwork is from the talented young designer Sam Hardacre hailing from Halifax, UK. With this being one of his first commissions in the last few years, he has surpassed himself with this grungy little number, after throwing ink all over his floor for that dirty splatter effect. I’m really chuffed with this final piece and I doubt this is the last time you’ll be seeing our “nocturnal monkey” on the One Phat DJ Podcast.

Downloads

Track Listing

  1. Dervish ft Mike Davis & Inaya Day - Blessed (Mahjong Extended Mix)

  2. Mariah Carey - Touch My Body (Craig C Club Mix)

  3. The Allstars Collective - All About The Music (Bassmonkeys Remix)

  4. Daddy Funk 45 ft Aneta Gordon - Let’s Dance (Knights Of The Round Tables Mix)

  5. 7th Heaven ft Katherine Ellis - Ain’t Nothin’ Goin’ On But The Rent (Soulshaker Remix)

  6. Hotshot ft Joanne Hindley - No More (Funked Off DJs Mix)

  7. Alphabeat - Fascination (Bimbo Jones Main)

  8. DJ Kue ft Sue Cho - Last Dance in Chicago

  9. Kelly Rowland ft Travis McCoy - Daylight (Joey Negro Club Mix)

  10. Tito Puente Jnr ft India - Oye Como Va (Andy Boph Remix)

    • Label: Big In Ibiza
    • Released:February 18th 2008
    • Time: 00:49:07

  11. Paul Johnson - Get Get Down 2008 (Laidback Luke Remix)

  12. Liquid - Sweet Harmony (Streetlife DJs Mix)

  13. Till West & Eddie Thoneick vs Alexandra Prince - Hi ‘n’ Bye (Smax & Gold Remix)

Written by Si

March 29th, 2008 at 10:30 am

Posted in Bassmonkeys, Crescendo, DJ Talk, Funky House, Music, One Phat DJ, Podcast

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