Solidify is something of a supergroup collaboration. The track is split three ways with Om’mas Keith from Sa-Ra Creative Partners on keys, Jamie Woon on vocals and Subeena providing drums, bass and subtle production. Jamie’s honeyed soul harmonies glide across pools of spacy Rhodes keys and Subeena’s tough, detailed insectoid beats and bass, it’s a beautiful track that recalls the stoned soul of D’Angelo but with free floating, state of the art digital production and abstract depth.
Mixpak is proud to announce the “Jumeirah Riddim EP,” a brand new release from Sticky which is out today on iTunes, Beatport, Turntable Lab and Juno. The EP showcases Sticky’s undeniable “Jumeirah Riddim” which represents his recent embrace of UK Funky and has been an underground hit in the UK for some months. Once we signed the track, we called up rising Jamaican star Natalie Storm for a voicing and she delivered a catchy bashment/funky monster, “Look Pon Me” (stay tuned for the video dropping early next week). JA vocals in hand we went back to the UK and got bassline mastermind Dexplicit to rework the track into an uptempo, heavy bass epic. Finally, Sticky rounded it out, revisiting the original and flipping it for the “Jumeirah Riddim Sequel.”
If you’re not familiar with Sticky, he built his reputation as one of the United Kingdom’s leading club music producers at the height of the UK Garage scene. His productions not only kept the clubs on lock, but they also launched the careers of a number of the UK talents including the Mercury Award winning Ms. Dynamite. Sticky has re-emerged on the scene in 2009 and the “Jumeirah Riddim” is his biggest statement yet.
The EP features original cover art by renowned artist Devin Flynn, creator of animated show “Ya’ll So Stupid” (check for it on adultswim.com) and bassist for DFA band Pixeltan.
Be looking for the vinyl to hit stores next week.
Check out the new release from Sharam Jey featuring Cornelia….
Let’s Post Funk comprises two slabs of heavyweight unadulterated future-funk blending wonky electro, West Coast hip-hop, and a certain je ne sais quoi.
The squelchy, clipped I’m Goin Wit You sees the boundary-pushing producer coating his rugged, juddering electronics with smooth soulful vocals from guest Om’Mas Keith. Angular beats chop through the mix whilst wild bass and west coast vibes spill everywhere. Om’Mas is one third of LA crew Sa-Ra Creative Partners, and has worked with Jay-Z, Erykah Badu, Kanye West and Andre 3000 – he capably croons the chorus whilst London singer-songwriter Jamie Woon completes the picture with some additional vocals. Soles Sweat features 215:The Freshest Kids aka West Coast emcees and scenesters Cerebral Vortex and Buddy Leezle. The pair featured on Rustie’s Café De Phresh and here, together with Stray, they low-ride dEbruit’s bass-heavy, low-slung beats to show us that hip-hop is about partying, ladies and having a dope sneaker collection.
Let’s Post Funk marks dÉbruit’s debut release for Civil Music. The single comes complete with special artwork by The Rainbow Monkey – 3-D glasses are included for your viewing pleasure and a 3-D video is available!!!
Congratulations to Twist writing duo, Tekiva & Nathaniel, who have just completed a publishing deal with Imagem Music.
Imagem Music controls the publishing rights in some of the world’s most successful and best loved popular music including songs by: Madonna, Rihanna, R. Kelly, Britney Spears & Justin Timberlake.
Tekiva & Nathaniel will continue to work together as a writing partnership as well as working individually on various projects. Tekiva is also consistently working on her solo material.
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