Joakim guys!

Joakim was recently brought to my attention as the lads down in Tetric booked him and swayzak for a K7 records night.
I had honestly never heard of him before so I did a bit of poking around and found out a bit about him. Ok, so he's on k7 records and versatile records. He has 2 albums released on Versatile. Tigersushi, and Fantomes. One album on K7. And he founded Tigersushi records.
When he was young he learned to play piano and discovered indie rock and grew up listening to that. His love for electronic music came from a friend leaving a synth in his bedroom. Handy that!
His first record, Tigersushi, he sent to Versatile and eventually the head of Versatile decided to put it out on Future Talk, a more experimental version of Versatile. This album got noticed by various producers including DJ Medhi and a remixed version of the album was released.
Between that and his second album he started up Tigersushi records which is now well known for it's "Kill the DJ" and "More God Dam Music" compilations. As well as artists such as K.I.M. and Panico.
In 2003 he released Fanatomes on Versatile's main label and he started to get noticed by the press and dancefloors everywhere.
He more recently released the album "Monsters & Silly Songs" which he has released on K7 and he has now really made a name for himself.
He has remixed various international artists such as Tiga, Ivan Smagghe, Tiefschwarz and Air, to name a few and the reason I've decided to bring him up now is because of his upcoming release "My Best Remixes" on his own Tigersushi label. There really are some fantastic remixes on this and it really shows him shining bright as Joakim "the remixer" so to speak!
I'm really looking forward to this... as should you be!


Tracklist, for the craic:

01. Annie "Always Too Late"
02. The Chap "Ethnic Instruments"
03. DJ Mehdi "Pocket Piano"
04. Zombie-Zombie "Drive This Road Until Death Sets You Free"
05. Tiga "Pleasure From The Bass"
06. Late Of The Pier "The Bears Are Coming" (Dub version)
07. Clashing Egos "Aiming Nebere"
08. Alter Ego "Why Not?"
09. Cut Copy "Heart On Fire"
10. Lionel Hampton "Vibromatic"
11. Antena "Camino Del Sol"
12. Max Berlin "Elle & Moi"

This will be avilable from October 27th.

Until then, heres a remix from the album:

Cut Copy - Hearts On Fire (Joakim remix) (Right-click, save as)



And heres a remix not on the album:

Simian Mobile Disco - Hustler (Joakim remix) (Right-click, save as)



Heres his myspace too... check him out!

Optimist

Im a glass half full kinda guy. I like to think that things will always turn out for the best and that everything is O.K. Although, I've recently been getting more and more into the old Miami Bass sound, and the amount of crap thats out there simply astounds me. Just when I thought that things couldn't possibly get any worse, I stumbled across this album. The title didnt leave much to the imagination, "Booty Bass Ballads". This is something, that when listened to, you have to ask, who rubber stamped this one. Spice Girls's "2 Become 1" and Aerosmith's slow dance classic "I Dont Want To Miss A Thing" are 2 tracks given the booty treatment proving that before trance and b-more came along Miami Bass was leading the charge in crap "dance" covers, but like I said im an optimist and this is perfect to have on when your layin pipe on the regular

Booty Bass Ballads 99 - Love You Down (Right-click, save as)

To redeem myself now I picked up a lil sumthin sumthin in the depths of the internet from 2 of my favourite artists, Si Begg and Salim Rafiq. Anyone who got the "Fuel Presents:" Salim Rafiq cd a few years back will know this guy is seriously good and what can you say about Si Begg that hasnt been said already? A real hero of mine, championing the big bass sound for years, donning his Buckfunk 3000 moniker for this remix.
For people looking for a Crookers esque hit avoid this one, for the serious heads watchya bass bins!

Salim Rafiq - Miami (Buckfunk re-mix) (Right-click, save as)

And from the old to the new with two of my fav artists at the moment "Drums of Death" with "Drop The Lime" on remix duties. This ones been around for a while but for those who haven't gotten it yet, here you go.

Drums of Death - Breathe (Curses Remix) (Right-click, save as)

MR JONES @ TETRIC

Mr Jones has been Keeping a close Eye On the Tetric Lads Recently. They have been rocking wednesdays in the Button Factory and they are one of the best collectives to come out of dublin in years he expects big things form them in the future, So the time has come to put them to the test for one night of musical mayhem. Its gonna be epic. Mark Lam, shortie and scutchie will be lineing up for Mr J on the night also keep your eye out for Free Mr J eyeball shots.

Fidget Headshotz

I've been wondering what type of music will be the next big craze here in Dublin. I personally think fidget house will become really popular being a fan of it myself.
These 2 lads from Budapest are definetly ones to check out. The Headshotboyz have kindly given us 2 of their songs aswell as there lastest mixtape for your enjoyment. Be sure to check them out on myspace.

Headshotboyz - August Mixtape 2008 (Right-click, save as)



1. Headshotboyz - Fo'watcha'no
2. The Yank - We Can't Be Stopd (Dj Bam Bam Remix)
3. Estaw - Break It Down (Herve's Spitfire Remix)
4. Meat Katie Elite Force - Fabulous Mint 400 (Richard Dinsdale Remix)
5. Tommie Sunshine - Limit Of Your Mind (Nic Sarno Remix)
6. Bootlickers - The Wasp
7. Foamo - Everything Cool
8. Mr. Oizo - Flat Beat (Computer Clubs Fat Eric Remix v4)
9. Headshotboyz - San FranDisco
10. His Majesty Andre - Roxxx
11. Don Rmini - Let Me Back Up (The Driver aka Manu Le Malin feat Lunatic Asylum Remix)
12. Monsieur Intiman - El Mariachi Loco
13. Hatiras & Mc Flipside - Get Blahsted
14. Natty Jack - Tech Buddy
15. Chromeo - Fancy Footwork (Laidback Luke Remix)
16. Harley From Paris With Love (Breakdown Remix)
17. Headshotboyz - March
18. Lil Wayne - Lolipop (Dj Barletta Remix)
19. D.A.V.E. the Drummer with Marco Lenzi and Anderson - The Deal
20. Nifty - I m From NY Original Mix

Headshotboyz - March (Right-click, save as)



Headshotboyz - Balkan Powa (Right-click, save as)

DLake Remix Competition

Dlake has kindly given us a chance for our Djs to remix one of my favourite songs "Dance All Night". This will include all the parts to the song and a copy of the single itself.
Dlake's r'n'b/hip hop style of baltimore music will get people moving. His new EP "Be more of a Hipster 2.0" will be one not to miss. With tracks from Royskopp to The Village People this is one to check out.
Check out other tracks by Dlake on his Myspace

DLake - Dance All Night (Remix pack) (Right-click, save as)

DLake - Be More Of A Hipster 2.0 Mixtape (Right-click, save as)

Stuff

So Electric Picnic is this weekend and the Mr. Jones DJ's will be rocking it on friday in the twisted pepper tent, come down and say hello! I've been a bit lax with posting on the blog lately so to make it up heres whats been on constant repeat with me lately, some old some not so old but all good!

First up we have the Cool Kids,Im not so into hip hop but I know what I like and these guys fall into that category, this one came up in the playlist shuffle the other day and I was very happy

The Cool Kids - I (Mikey) Rock (Right-click, save as)

Next I have no idea about this one. I'm guilty for having come across this on another blog (first) and I've been trying to figure out a way to fit it into my sets since. The remix is by Lunice who proves once again that theres a lot of good coming out of Canada these days, see Ghramzilla, Syntonics etc etc and if you go over to his myspace theres plenty more tracks and mixes for your aural pleasure

V.I.C. - Wobble (Lunice Ass Wobblin' Remix) (Right-click, save as)

I've been finding myself trawling through old Miami bass and electro albums lately, usually if I get 1 track off an 11 track album that I like im happy. I like the genre but fuck me some of the stuff is just awful. This ones on the halfway line, you'll either like it or want to slap me

Gucci Crew - Sally (That Girl) (Right-click, save as)

And a solid electro track

Exzakt - More Bounce To The Ounce (Right-click, save as)

Lastly, who has the Vicks?

Kicks Like A Mule - The Bouncer (Raw mix) (Right-click, save as)

Baile Funk's Not Dead

It's been a few years since Diplo dropped his Favela on Blast promo mix, Bonde Do Role have had some crossover success and even their own MTV show back in their native Brazil and all seems to be little quiet on the Baile Funk scene. I've never really gone off the sound, I still listen to that Diplo mix a lot in work, Gaiola das Popozudas are on heavy rotation on my iPod and I'm seriously getting into the more uptemo Kuduro sound that's been knocking about lately. So too have Zombie Disco Squad. Two DJs from London who've been making waves with their Get Rude club night of late. They've let the likes of Fake Blood, Miss Odd Kid, Round Table Knights, Boy 8 Bit and, one of my favorite producers, Mowgli fiddle with the faders at Get Rude. I picked up the mix below around June or so but thought I'd share it now. I personally think it's got one up on Diplo's mix, not least coz it's twice as long, but it's got less of them annoying novelty Baile beats on it (Vanessinha's 'Pega Pega' seriously pisses me off).

Anyway, the link is below...

Enjoy!

Zombie Disco Squad - Baile Funk's Not Dead (Right-click, save as)

Tracklist:
1. Baile Funks Not Dead Introduction by Edu K
2. MC Seu Kuke - A Casa Do Seu Kuke
3. Bola De Fogo - Atoladinha (Enterradinha)
4. Os Hawaianos - Vem Kikando
5. Luciano DJ - Alter Baile
6. Carlinho e Celinho - Jogo do Bicho
7. SD Boys - Uh!Uh!Uh! Tá Tomando
8. MC Frank - Cabelo Encolheu
9. Tati Quebra Barraco - Boladona
10. Dennis DJ - Xacoalhado de Skol
11. MC Primo - Diretoria
12. Scottie B ft. Moleque Bil - Mais Ela
13. MC Biruleyby - Cria Asa Periquita
14. Jack e Chocolate - Dança do México
15. Amandinha - Essa é pra Virar
16. Edu K ft. Deize - Injeção TNT
17. Bonde Do Popo - ?
18. DJ Wally - Dança do Calango
19. DJ Luciano Oliveira - Funk Carioca
20. Montagem - Tá Mancando
21. Sandrinho - Organ Donor
22. Montagem - Black Box
23. Sandrinho - Yazoo
24. MC Pé de Pano e Rael - Ela Tá Doida
25. MC Cidinho e Doca - Rap da Felicidade
26. MC Camita - Mexe Com Meu Marido
27. Bonde do Come Quieto - Ela Balança Mas Não Para
28. Gaiola das Popozudas - Late Que Eu Tô Passando
29. Bonde do Tigrão - O Baile Todo
30. Os Carrascos e Bonde do Vinho - Três Tenores
31. Tati Quebra Barraco - Mirante
32. Gilberto DJ - Chumbo Quente