Friday Mixtuals - Heidi's warm your winter up jam session + Chris James Mix

Every one loves Heidi, from the early days of Phonica, selecting choice cuts for the everyday punters to now....taking over the world with gigs in cities far and wide, a jacking'ly good BBC Radio 1 show and even the release of her first and very well reviewed mix compilation back in June. She has certainly shown us how it should be done.



And we were very pleased to see this pop up pon di web this morning. Heidi's "Warm up your winter Jam session". Cranking this one very loud in the office right now, jammed with house and jackophile beauties including the delightful new track "No More Secrets" from Chris James, no release date on this track yet but we'll keep you posted. Suggest getting this mix on the down load now. Check it on the Soundcloud player below.

Heidi - Warm your winter up jam session. by Heidi-dj

Talking of Chris James, this selector treat below posted last week by the man himself is also one worth getting on the pod player as soon as. Pumped full of quality house gems including one of his own originals "If She only knew" as well as the superb track "Lovin together" by Chris's other project alongside Dan Pearce (better known to most as the very talented Eats Everything) as Coat of Arms.



Again get it on the Soundcloud player below and get on the download sharpish. Check out more fresh musicals from Chris over at his Souncloud page here.

Chris James - ALiVE Recordings Podcast 2.21 November 2011 by Chris James Mixes

Track List-
1. DELETE - SLO-MO GIRL (FUR COAT AFTER DARK AFTER HOUR MIX) (GET PHYSICAL)
2. TAPESH - MOVIN (CHRIS JAMES REFIX) (ALIVE RECORDINGS)
3. MANIK - SHE WATCHES ME (CULPRIT)
4. NTFO & RHADOW - GROOVY BABY (SINTOPE)
5. MIGUEL CAMPBELL - BABY I GOT IT (RICHY AHMED REMIX) (HOT CREATIONS)
6. TOM BUDDEN - ROCK TONIGHT (MP3)
7. TIM GREEN - SWAMP GIRL (REBELLION)
8. OSKAR OFFERNAN - FLUFFER (RUSS YALLOP EDIT) (MP3)
9. CHRIS JAMES - IF SHE ONLY KNEW (MP3)
10. ANDRE CROM & MARTIN DAWSON - NEED U BACK (EXPLOITED)
11. COAT OF ARMS - LOVIN TOGETHER (PETS RECORDINGS)

Congaloid 001 "Alki Bamba"

Big news! As we mentioned a few weeks ago our main man and Italian Stallion brother Solo has just started up his own label "Congaloid" for which we are very excited in hearing all the superb tunage he has lined up to drop on it. Check out the man himself below pinching the proverbial apple of life.



Solo aka Stefano Ritteri has been toying with the idea of pushing the sounds he loves on his own label for a while now and we are very happy he has followed through with it. He is certainly a man of taste and i am certain this is going to be the case on all the upcoming releases he has lined up for you.

First up in Congoloid's world take over is the below track "Alki Bamba" from Solo himself featuring fellow Italian duo Deepshakerz. It is definitely a percussive fest for those who like a serious groove as well as keeping things very fresh and clean.
Remix duties coming from Doomwork on the B side move things a little more onto the dance floor and add their own unique twist completing the package very nicely.



Congaloid001 by Congaloid Records

I'm not going to chat any more about it as you can listen to a clip on the Soundcloud player above and the Congaloid team want to hear your feedback and thoughts. Have a listen and let them know what you're saying.
It's out now and available at all good download stores with the beatport link here.

Peas.

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Round Table Knights - Autumn Mix 2011

Been waiting on this to drop for a good wee while now. Every ones favorite bearded Swiss duo The Round Table Knights return with their latest mix edition for Autum 2011. This one is straight on my i pod. I was expecting it to be a keeper as is with all the mix tapes these guys put together but i've just checked the track list and i'm only 30 minutes in and i already know this is very special.

Feel good disco sounds and some of my favorite hip hop jams open us up leading on to the house tip a little later. Check it for what will be the first of many plays on the Mixcloud player below.... and for the I phone crew, make sure you download the Mixcloud app and back it up for those non 3G listening opportunities. Or get on over to their official site here for the down load file.

This is what i call a seriously quality mix tape.

Round_Table_Knights_Autumn_Mix_2011 by Round Table Knights on Mixcloud

Walk The Night returns + WTN promo Mix from Benedict Bull

Walk the Night returns to London this Sunday 13th November. Taking place at The London Fields pub, 137 Mare Street Hackney E8 3RH.

Walk the night is definitely a party that brings quality in it's musical selection. From its early days back in 2006 bringing the rare event of a decent party session to my home ends of Camberwell, Walk the Night has since hosted hoe downs at some of the best venues across the country. Residents Alex Egan and Benedict Bull (formally known as the DJ duo Skull Juice) have graced many a dance floor in their own right with sets laid down for Bugged out, Optimo, Fabric and the legendary Trash to name but a few.



Since ceasing as a back to back duo they continue to pursue many a musical projects solo stylee with Ben a familiar face at London's Phonica records over the past 5 years where he continues to hold down every thing that is house like and waxy. Alex continues to produce under a number of aliases such as Astronomer as well as a forthcoming Ep release as The Draughtsman.

I'm really glad to hear that this party is returning so make sure you get down to the London Fields pub for what is sure to be evening of uniquely open minded music with Ben And Alex doing what they do best....playing a seriously good selection of records.

And just to prove what i mean by a seriously good selection of records, check out the below player for a promo mix knocked up by Benedict Bull in anticipation of the return of this legendary party. Full party deets at the bottom of the page and on their web space here.

Mix 1 (November 2011) by Benedict Bull by Walkthenight on Mixcloud

Walk The Night Returns!

Resident DJs Alex Egan & Benedict Bull

Sunday 13th November
4pm-1am
The London Fields Pub, 137 Mare Street, Hackney, London, E8 3RH.

www.walkthenight.co.uk

DJ Sneaks #18 Two Charming Men

Another fresh DJ Sneaks mix and pic today sent through from our Irish friends Two Charming Men.
The boys are busy as ever working hard in the studio with remixes upcoming on Top Billin for Lorcan Mak and MiSK as well as a number of originals now available on their Soundcloud here.

As well as the production tip the guys aka Niall D'arcy and Conor Conroy have also been assisting Irish dance music heart throb (thought I'd slip that in) Lorcan Mak on the build up to his label launch for Stay Hungry Records, keep an eye out for stuff dropping on SHR soon.

The Kicks.



Superb pair of retro re release Nike Air Pegasus 89s which i believe belong to Niall. The Pegasus first made popular in the early 90s has seen a big resurrection recently with the retros dropping in a number of new colour ways and it's similarity in style and popularity to the Air Max 90 meaning there's likely to be more colours to come.

The Mix.

Packed with a lot of jack this one as well as featuring one of their own original tracks "I want" currently doing the rounds with love from NT89 and more. crack it on loud as a pre weekend warm up.18 large house tracks of the moment taking you through to an even bigger ending Two Charming Men: DJ Sneaks Mix // November 2011 by Two Charming Men

Track Listing -

1-Mark Farina - Radio (Phil Weeks Dub)
2-DJ Deep & Jovonn - Back In The Dark (Original Mix)
3-Tom Budden - Tree Dance (Original Mix)
4-Michel De Hey Vs. M.I.R.K.O. - Give Me Light (Rodriguez Jr. Remix)
5-Two Charming Men - I Want (Original Mix)
6-Classixx - Into The Valley (Julio Bashmore Remix)
7-Justin Martin & Ardalan - Lezgo (Original Mix)
8-Munnibrotherz - Moon Chon Chayoh (Zombie Disco Squad Remix)
9-Evil Nine - Little Prince (Original Mix)
10-Mosca - Done Me Wrong (Original Mix)
11-Frankie Grimes - Upgrade (Original Mix)
12-Gregor Salto & DJ Gregory - Vem Rembola (Main Acid Mix)
13-NT89 - Persian (Original Mix)
14-Jagerverb - Magnum (Original Mix)
15-Kriscuk - The Beginning (Two Charming Men Remix)
16-Todd Edwards - Saved My Life (Original Mix)
17-D. Turk & Doc Link - No Good For Me (Guy Robin Remix)
18-Double 99 - RIP Groove (Vocal Mix Feat. Top Cat)

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Stuart Braybrooke November Mix

Got this tasty mix session sent through from Stuart Braybrooke earlier this week. Thought I'd post it up for you as it is one hell of a quality mix, extremly tight and also features a number of his own production works. A peak time boucer this one so get it on loud if you're planning on heading out this evening.

Stuart is also one of the first DJs to pull me to the House music side. His relentless battle to bring quality house music nights to the towns of Ipswich and Colchester managed to capture me as a young fresh faced 18 year old working the bar tender rounds of Ipswich after stumbling my way out of high school a good few years back ( I think it was the dropping of DJ Sneak's "Fix my Sink" at his night F.U.N.K.Y that snagged me).



Stuart has a serious repertoire behind him when it comes to gracing the wheels of steel. Starting his career in the mid 90s with residencies at pretty much all the clubs and house venues worth mentioning back in my home town of Ipswich as well as in his home town of Colchester. With appearances at far too many venues and parties to list since. Including playing as part of Fat Boy Slim's Palookaville tour and more recently a 3 month 8 gig stint in Ibiza. Any way, get on over to his web site here and check out his upcoming gigs as well as a chunk full of his own productions. Make sure you get a listen to his most recent Amsterdam inspired November 2011 mix on the Soundcloud player below. Track listing also below the player. I've cracked in a YouTube play of "Fix My Sink" below that as well as it's a tune that needs posting.
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Amsterdam Inspired mix Nov 2011 FREE DOWNLOAD by stuartbraybrooke

Track list
1. DJ Oliver$ - Doin Ya Thing
2. Braybrooke - Marimba Vibes
3. Jamie Woon - Lady Luck (Frank Rizardo Edit)
4. Taras Van D Voorde - The Game
5. KOT - Finally (Sandy Rivera & Simon Mattsons 2011 Remix)
6. MK - Burning (Round Table Knights Remix)
7. PolyRhythm - Afro Cuba
8. Mastiksoul - Yakuba
9. Dynamik Dave & BaAus - La Melodia
10. Max Morotto - Pump up the jam (Alfred Azzetto Re-Work)
11. Aly Us - Follow Me (Richard Dinsdale mix)
12. DJ Gregory & Gregor Salto - Paris Luanda
13 . Braybrooke - Chocolate Air
14. Nouveau Yorican - Nueva
15 DJ Oliver$ - Doin Ya Thing


And a serious classic for your ears as well......

DJ Sneak - "Fix My Sink"

Exhibition #2 + Yoghurt Warrior Mix

Exhibition is back for it's second instalment tonight at the Star Of Kings, London. With special guests including the very talented Casino Times (we had them down to Oonst last week and they smashed it), Hyper Dub signed Ossie, blog king Pelski and a good few more. Check out the Facebook event here and the flyer below for full details.



More importantly Djs and clothing Brand Yoghurt Warrior (aka Jimmy Herrtage (sharkbait) & James Levey) will also be gracing the Exhibition floor again alongside launching they're new Yoghurt Warrior designed Hush House Ts at the event. If you don't know of Hush House get on over to their site here and check out the empire these little bass monkey have been creating over the past few years. Yoghurt Warrior will be selling the Ts on the night as well as showcasing their new range. Well worth a sneaky peak. Hush House are known for they're sweet Ts but i think this has to be my favorite so far. Check out the preview below modelled by Yoghurt Warrior's very own next top model Jimmy Herrtage aka Sharkbait.



Exhibition mix Vol 2 - Yoghurt Warrior is available on the below Mixcloud player with Track listing available on the player and over at the Mixcloud site. Peace!

Exhibition mix Vol 2. mixed by Yoghurt Warrior by Exhibitionuk on Mixcloud

DJ Sneaks #17 Si Tew + New Album

Back again with a fresh DJ Sneaks Mix for you today from UK producer and Dj Si Tew.

We got sent through Si's new album "When The Clouds Ran Away" a few weeks back and after the first very impressive listen we decided to see if the man likes his kicks. Turns out he indeed does and he's sent us over a superb DJ Sneaks edition as well as the album preview below that.



We're loving the album a lot, with a perfect laying out of atmospheric electronic sounds, hip hop freshness and general soulful goodness. Get on a preview listen of the album at the bottom of the page and go buy it. Its out now on Atzjazz records and after a listen on the below Soundcloud player i think you'll agree it is definitely worth your pennies

Si's Kicks.

Another very nice pair of air max 90s to the Sneaks catalogue. From the mad but very cool colour scheme on these I'm guessing they are custom IDs but let me know if I'm wrong there. Good to see they are getting worn as well.



Si sent a wee quote over with the pic as well.

"I love a bright pair of air max, even though these are a little mashed up they are still getting worn on the daily!"

Si's Mix-

A great selection once again taking things off the usual run of housier stuff we post with most DJ Sneaks editions. Si's mix is as eclectic in tracks as his album sounds which really shows where he's coming from musically. Definitely one for playing out loud.

Get a listen on the Mixcloud player below with Track listing available on the Mixcloud site

Si Tew - Sneaker Mix by Si Tew on Mixcloud

Si Tew - "when the clouds ran away"

A full listen to this is a must. Make sure you get over to Si's web site here and grab yourself a copy.

Si Tew - When The Clouds Ran Away by Atjazz Record Company