Wednesday 30 November 2011

Fuzzy Logik in The Funky Vault!!

Recently I was given the pleasure of conducting the first interview with Fuzzy Logik, one of UK Funky’s hottest producers and now I’m getting an additional pleasure of his company this Sunday when he joins me in the Break London studios for this week’s trip into The Funky Vault!

Fuzzy Logik will be teaming up with myself QoS to present the show as well as conducting a LIVE mix!! Yes that’s correct, he’s going to touch the decks!!

In addition we're going to be discussing various topics such as what it's been like working with the artists he has collaborated with, who are the divas and who has extremely large feet! Also going to be exploring what it was like to do remixes for Skepta, Pixie Lott, Mr Hudson, La Roux etc but most importantly why does Fuzzy Logik never sleep!?

Don’t miss the show!!

Sunday 4-6PM (16-1800 hrs) GMT on http://www.breaklondon.co.uk

Is Vybz Kartel in jail or not?

From the break of dawn this morning a frenzy broke throughout the internet world that the infamous Vybz Kartel (real name Adidja Palmer) had managed to smuggle guns into Horizon Adult Remand Centre in Spanish Town Road, Jamaica and escaped with seven other prisoners causing injuries to others including a prison guard to die from a heart attack in the process.

While blogs and online blogs jumped on the hype, (no pun to Hypelife), others waited until it was confirmed from a reputable source. Even The Metro joined in ready to state that the dancehall star who has been charged for two murders and has been denied bail is now on the list for Jamaica’s Most Wanted.

Jamaican press has finally spoken out and guess what….. They say it isn’t true!

Assistant Commissioner of Police Les Green told the Jamaican Observer early this morning that he had no knowledge of the reported jail break.

"I know nothing about that. If that had taken place I would certainly have known,"  Green said.

Police at Denham Town Police station, the closest police station to the remand centre were also unaware of the reports as was the Constabulary Communication Network who also claimed ignorance of any jail break.

"It may be an attempt by his cronies to keep him in the news but they don't need to spread rumours to do that because he will be in the news for quite some time," one cop told the Observer.

Guess he’s not the World Boss after all!!! *sigh* From the mouth of the great Gregory Isaacs.... Rumours are spreading....

New Video: Dance For You

Beyonce

After what felt like endless months of introduction from Choice FM's very own Lady of Soul (Jenny Francis), I finally found out what this song was called. All for it to be followed up with a cruel yearning for a visual to accompany a composition that takes you into another dimension.... And finally it's here!!

Once again the top diva of R&B brings us a video to show all the other sexy mamas how to do it....


All I can say if I had a man trapped in a room and decided to dance to this song... He'd be in serious trouble!!

Tuesday 29 November 2011

Creative Remixes

I've admittedly been slacking on the blogging recently, but that never means my ear isn't still firmly against the ground with eyes wide open on the look out for something fresh and new... While I've apparently been lurking in the shadows, there have been some remixes that I'm appreciating for the twist of creativity that has been used with them, showing a strong flare of innovation for both pieces of work I am referring to...

First exhibit comes from within the My-ish camp by Incisive. Using Wretch 32's previous top 10 hit single Traktor, Incisive & Shakka have twisted it around and made it into a song they can call their own. 

Have a listen...


Another exerting her abilities is songstress A.L. who has definitely gone from strength to strength throughout 2011 to leave a mark that won't be easily forgotten. Taking I'm A Boss from US Hip-Hop superstars Meek Mill and Rick Ross, the track has been flipped on it's head to give it a more easy listening jazz aura.

Check it out...


Any aspiring musicians definitely need to take note from these two... What I mean by that is just about anybody can get a backing track and write quirky new lyrics, but a true musician is able to take a great composition and make it their own without destroying the memory of the original.... Salutes!

Wednesday 16 November 2011

New Video: Never Fail

Snakeyman feat Shaun White

New Video: Jay-Z Money

Davinche feat Sophie Sof


Radio: Golden Oldies Special

Approximately a fortnight ago I dipped into the archives for a 'Golden Oldies' special edition of The Funky Vault. While listening back to the show, it amazed me how many great quality tracks have been swept under the carpet as the music has continued to evolve. Not to mention the numerous productions that we're overlooked while the craze of skank tracks took over, spurring a new craze that caused a major influx while turning many revellers in the mean time.

I tried to get as many forgotten tracks together within this playlist, but since I admitted forgot some.... Have a listen, did I do it justice?



TRACKLIST

Intro
Make It Funky For Me – Attacca Pesante ft Shea Soul
Feet Have Souls – Rudimental
DJ Play – Perempay & Dee ft Shola Ama
Get Out My House (remix) – Sabrina Washington ft Donaeo
Tell Me – DJ NG ft Katy B & MC Versatile
I Ain’t Gonna – Attacca Pesante ft Jaychai
Hiya Kaya – Kentphonik
Emotions – Moonshine ft Nikki Benoit
Anthem – Deep Teknologi
The Whistler – Claude Von Stroke
Boriken Soul – Yonurican
All The Downloads – Kerri Chandler
Another Day – Kings of Tomorrow
Days Like This – Sean Escoffery
Always Be My Baby – Crazy Cousins
The Way You Move – Fuzzy Logik
Stressed Out – Fingaprint ft Ava B
The Music – Hard House Banton
Fire Power – DJ Naughty
Soul Fever – Simbad ft Steelo
Rass Out – AlterNatives
Yellow Tail – Geeneus
In The Morning – Fuzzy Logik ft Egypt
Break Away – Katie Pearl
Round And Round – Chuck Dem Gee
Take It Slow – DJ Mystery ft Sophia
Under The Covers – Mellow Bee ft Jada Pearl & Fatz
Playground (VIP Remix) – Fuzzy Logik ft Myshy
Junglebook – Major Notes
La Musica – Ray Foxx ft Lovelle

Catch The Funky Vault EVERY Sunday 4-6 GMT on http://www.breaklondon.co.uk

New Music: MA1 - El Amor (Free Download)

It's not often you get such good quality free downloads from the reputable producers from the scene, but it seems we are all currently in a fountain of luck. Fresh from releasing his Elektron EP via Deep Teknologi Records, MA1 has gifted a free download for all currently swaying to his productions for good measure.

Have a listen and see if you like....


MA1 - El Amor by MA1

New Video: Nothing Is Impossible

Jah Cure

Event: SOTU (Sounds of the Underground)

SOTU (Sounds Of The Underground) returns for their 4th installment. This event showcases the finest producers from the UK Funky scene and the deeper side of House music.

This time around, DJ Apple will be in the house throwing down his 1st ever DJ Set! That's right, Apple will be throwing down some serious dubplates and unreleased tracks alongside the residents.


DJ's
Apple
Naughty
MA1
Pioneer
Hard House Banton
Weighty J
LR Groove
Random

Hosted by Spidey G and Coldsteps

Music Policy: UK Funky, Deep House, Bass

Entry: FREE before midnight and only £3 thereafter

Venue: East Village, 89 Great Eastern Street, London, EC2A 3HX

Time: 9pm - 3am

New Video: Light Up The World

Yasmin ft Ms Dynamite (produced by Shy FX)




Released 15 Jan 2012 via Levels Entertainment

Friday 11 November 2011

New Video: Welcome To The Jungle

Bruts

Event: Musicalize

MUSICALIZE: COPPAFEEL! CHARITY SPECIAL

This event will be raising money for breast cancer awareness charity, CoppaFeel! Patrons who include Fearne Cotton (Radio 1 & ITV2)
and Dermot O'Leary (Radio 2 & ITV).

**ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL BE GOING TO CHARITY**


THIS IS A 14+ EVENT (Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult)

Tickets are available from HERE!

New Video: Screwface

Shaun White (produced by Dready)

New Video: UTW (Under The Weather)

Stutta ft A.L, Mercston & Ghetts



Taken from the mixtape Girls And Music Vol2 - Download Free Here

An Evening With Aaron Roach-Bridgeman

Previously working with Aaron Roach-Bridgeman during the days of running Da-Mju:zik Magazine, I'm aware of his ambitious streak and tenacious spirit. Having recently become part of the SBTV team, Aaron is hosting an event to introduce all to his other writing flare; poetry and spoken word....

New Video: Go Hard

Axe Berry


Taken from his 'Still Scoping' mixtape

New Video: Around You

Black Ice feat Nade


Released 18th December 2011

Thursday 10 November 2011

Gaming: Super Mario 3DS

While the majority of men are going crazy for COD, the little men will be going crazy for this!



Well my little man would think Christmas had come early if I got it for him when released on November 18th...

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Tuesday 1 November 2011

New Music: Far Away

Antony on the Beat featuring GT Solo & Ianna Harvey

Once again I'm blown away by the potential possessed by Antony on the Beat (AOB). The diversity within the productions I've heard thus far show that his talent is too valuable to be boxed into any particular genre. In addition, I can see some beautiful collaborations happening in the future.... Antony on the Beat (AOB) is surely one to keep an eye on!

New Video: Tell Me (Remix)

A.L. feat Mercston, Stutta & Ghetts

A.L. has returned once again with the remix video for her track 'Tell Me' produced by Footsteps. Coming with a whole new raw edge, Mercston, Stutta and Ghetts have joined her on the track giving it a grime flavour....



Tell Me is due for release on 1st December 2011 via iTunes

New Video: Hello Badmind

Big Man Zest feat Chan Dizzy & L's Hills

Despite my Jamaican heritage, I'm not a major fan of bashment but the original of this one caught my attention a while back....


Quite liking Zest's flavour once again. He really does love showing off his diversity doesn't he?

Taken from Big Man Zest's Variation mixtape available from www.bigmanzest.com

New Video: LEGO

Lady Leshurr

Interesting video from the talented female lyricist hailing from Birmingham.


The thing I like most about it are the multiple LEGO pieces which most definitely have been supplied by Bwoy Wonder of Lyrics4Lyrics. To be fair, the video would have been a serious epic fail without the collab....

Gaming: Sims 3 Pets

I have a major phobia of animals, which means pets has always been out of the question... It seems now I may actually be able to enjoy the benefits of being a pet owner without having to face my fears!



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New Music: Do Ghana

Coming from the Myish camp, the one and only Incisive has teamed up with some of his brothers from Ghana Trigmatic and Kesse to bring you a free afrobeat download...