Universal Rhythm

Marlon D. feat. Emory
Feel The Spirit (New Mixes Added)
Jellybean Soul JSL 3522 - release date: Jan/16/2008  

# Track    Price  
01 Ain’t Nuthin’ But A House Party Mix (6:32)  House   
02 Underground Collective Muted Mix (6:32)  House   
03 Marlon D.’s Comforter Mix (6:32)  House   
04 Marlon D.’s Spirit Filled Mix (6:00)  House   
05 Holy Ghost’s Mix (6:32)  House  
06 Marlon D.’s Spirit’s Drumz (6:31)  House  
      

Marlon D. invites you to “Feel The Spirit” – new track featuring Emory

Man, Marlon D. is on fire right now! His record “Jesus Loves Sound” held the #1 spot for 6 weeks straight on the Traxsource Top 100 chart, and his most recent Jellybean Soul release “L.O.V.E.” also enjoyed 5 weeks in the Traxsource Top 10. Now he’s sure to do it again with his latest production. Several hard-hitting mixes showcasing the vocals of Emory Toler (featured most recently on “I Wanna Go by DJ Romain) that will have you doing just what the title says- Feel The Spirit!

Written, produced and arranged by Marlon D.
Written by Marlon Duque
Published by My Innersoul Music (BMI)
Vocal performance: Emory Toler
Keyboards and drum programming Marlon D.
Engineered by Marlon D.
Mixed and recorded at Underground Collective Studios
Mixed by Mike Callaghan for Naked Music Productions

Executive Producer: Jellybean Benitez

 (p) & © 2007 Fuego Media, L.L.C.

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Vega feat. Johnny Dangerous
New York City
Vega VR057 - release date: Apr/16/2008 
 
 
# Track    Price  
01 Main (6:19)  House   
02 Instrumental (6:21)  House   
03 DJ Tool (6:16)  House  
04 DJ Tool with Chant (6:15)  House    
“New York City” Vega feat. jOHNNYDANGEROUs
Publishing Info: (Luis F. Vega, John Holiday)
Niconane Music (BMI), Foremost Poets Publishing (BMI)

Produced By: Louie Vega
Keyboards: Louie Vega
Lead Vocal & Background Arrangement: jOHNNYDANGEROUs

Vocals Produced By: jOHNNYDANGEROUs
Mix Engineer: Yas Inoue
Recorded & Mixed At: Daddy’s Workshop, NJ
Mastered By: Steven Barkan for Miami Hit Masters (Miami, FL)

www.vegarecords.net
www.myspace.com/foremostpoets

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Vega feat. House of Rhumba
Miami Beach (Baba)
Vega VR056 - release date: Apr/02/2008 
 
# Track    
01 Miami Beach (Baba) Roots Mix (8:02)  House 
02 House Of Rhumba Jam Mix (6:04)  House   
 
Vega Feat. House of Rhumba Miami Beach (Baba)

1. Miami Beach (Babà) - VEGA Feat. House Of Rhumba (Luis F. Vega) Niconane Music (BMI)

Produced by Louie Vega
Keyboards: Louie Vega
Rhodes Solo: Junito Davila
Congas Solos & Percussion: Nicky LaBoy
Congas (rhythm): Papo Swing
Coros: Nicky LaBoy & Papo Swing
Mix & Recording Engineer: Yas Inoue
Recorded & Mixed at Daddy’s Workshop, NJ
2. House Of Rhumba Jam
(Nicky LaBoy, Norberto Alicea, Luis F. Vega) House Of Rhumba (ASCAP) Niconane Music (BMI)

Produced by Nicky LaBoy & Papo Swing
Recording Engineer: Jose Burgos
Congas by: Nicky LaBoy & Papo Swing
Recorded Summer 2003

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Quentin Harris
The Episodes EP
Nite Grooves KNG 291 - release date: May/12/2008  
 
# Track    Price  
01 EP #5 (6:43)  House  
02 Slow Velocity (5:33)  House   
03 EP #6 (5:59)  House   
      
 

“The Episodes E.P.” is a perfect collection of future classic material.

This already has been a remarkable year for the Golden Child of dance music. Already being highly praised for his recent ‘Mix The Vibe’ compilation he just keeps dropping one hit after another onto the dance floor. Although, Quentin is known for being a master of what he likes to call ‘re-productions’, he still manages to turn out his own original productions into future classics.

“The Episodes E.P.” is a perfect collection of future classic material. Starting off with “EP #5” a big room (or back room) track that churns and grinds out of your speakers working the dance floor into a dark frenzy, “Slow Velocity” is a come-together-in-every-nation-and-dance track with its heavy Latin percussion. Last up is “EP #6” a middle eastern infused track with a gorgeous deep groove. Do you already feel the need for the Quentin Harris sound?

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Quentin Harris
No Politics
Strictly Rhythm SR 340 - release date: Apr/14/2008 
 
    
# Track    Price  
01 Quentin Harris feat. Kayo! & Epod - No Politics (2:05)  Hip Hop   
02 Quentin Harris feat. Colton Ford - Gotta Do (4:59)  House   
03 Quentin Harris feat. Byron Stingily - Hate Won’t Change Me (8:41)  House    
04 Quentin Harris feat. Lavonz - Reasons For Love (4:32)  House    
05 Quentin Harris feat. Margaret Grace - My Joy (6:41)  House 
06 Quentin Harris feat. Jason Walker - Can’t Stop (4:29)  House    
07 Quentin Harris feat. Cordell McClary - U Don’t Know (7:21)  House    
08 Quentin Harris feat. Sly Scott - Haunted (7:52)  House   
09 Quentin Harris feat. Monique Bingham - Beautiful Black Women Come From Brooklyn (4:27)  Lounge/Chill Out, Hip Hop  $1.991.49  
10 Quentin Harris pres. Cordell McClary - Traveling (6:36)  House  $1.991.49  
11 Quentin Harris - Joy (7:19)  House   
12 Quentin Harris - Political Interlude (1:21)  House   
13 Quentin Harris feat. Monique Bingham - Poor People (7:43)  House 
14 Quentin Harris - Grind My Gears (7:25)  House  
15 Quentin Harris feat. Georgia Cee - Say Yes (5:23)  House   
16 Quentin Harris - House (5:43)  House   
  
 
Quentin Harris’ DEBUT album

House music is not typically known for carrying a message but the title of Quentin’s album, ‘No Politics’, reflects a desire to rid music of niches, divides and genre boundaries: “I have this analogy – and this belief – that nothing is new. Everything’s been done before – we’re not re-inventing the wheel. I just like all music and what I make just so happens to sound like what it sounds like.” But despite his desire for music to be politics-free Quentin cites his own album as an example of current concerns. “There were disagreements between the American record label and Japan,” he explains. “It’s complicated but it became very political; that’s when I decided the album should be called, ‘No Politics’.” When asked what the album represented for him he enthusiastically declared “No Politics is a small window into my crazy mind. And my mind is only going to get crazier,” he warns. When talking about Quentin it is impossible to overlook his love of the legendary New York club Shelter; it has become a second home to him. It is here that he met the notorious producer Timmy Regisford; an artist and DJ that would provide him with great inspiration. In recent years he’s been experimenting with parties of his own there. “Recently I started a party called ‘Kiss My Black Ass…’ You laugh – that’s what the name was intended to do! I think people take themselves too seriously in music. I just wanted to create a night where people could come as they are; you hear it all the time, ‘Come as you are!’ But no, people were coming to my party really as they were; some girl had a lamp-shade on her head, I was like, ‘Oh, fine.” Hard-working and visionary, Quentin is respected by peers and fans alike. Three new singles are set to be released in the coming year from this album – ‘My Joy’, ‘Joy’ and ‘Can’t Stop’; and though you can never quite tell what Quentin will come up with next, you can always tell, without a doubt, that it’s going to be mind-blowing.

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 Kiko Navarro - Soñando Contigo - Deep-LA 5.4.08

see events page for more info or visit www.deep-la.com

BIO

The Spanish DJ-producer-remixer Kiko Navarro started working as a dj in 1990 when he became resident of Club Luna in Mallorca, Spain. As an artist, Kiko combines brand new releases (NY, Chicago, UK, etc.) with the old school and dance floor classics. The evolution of his sets include deep house, garage, underground, latin, afro, disco, always trying to find the cool side of each style to keep people dancing all night. Kiko has worked with the Pacha Palma de Mallorca for nine years, booking talent and also spinning weekly as the Resident DJ of the club and promoter of Sunday sessions. He also is responsible for summer parties called “Session de Luxe,” which brings some of the hottest house DJs that you see at DEEP as well as the top djs of the Spanish House scene. Kiko also has produced a 2-hour radio show for the past five years, playing the latest house releases and interviewing top DJs within the community. 

Kiko set up his own record label, “Flamingo Discos” with partner Daniel Klein in 2000. In September 2001 he released his first CD compilation titled The Latin Sound of Pacha in partnership with Tommy Boy UK and Pacha Group. The track listing is a collection of the best house tracks with Latin and Brazilian music influences. The album was greatly reviewed in the best international dance magazines such DJ Mag, Mix Mag, Ministry, 7 Mag., Blues & Soul, Raveline, and the like. To get a taste of his sets and production skills, be sure to look up the compilation, “Renaissance presents Pacha Ibiza,” as Kiko mixed and compiled the second disc of the 3 CD album, including tracks from Louie Vega, Blaze, Brian Tappert, SUMO, amongst others. This Cd is getting very good reactions around the world thanks to its worldwide distribution. 

For More Info Go To: http://www.myspace.com/kikonavarro 

DJ ARGYLE
(Beathackerz Kollectiv/M-Audio/TopSoiL International/Los Angeles)

contact info:

web www.myspace.com/whoisargyle
email argyle.soulpeople

Argyle is what you can call a music treasure hunter with a born passion for vinyl. He is an auditory historian, sound architect and music psychologist. But more than anything, he is a ground breaking (part of the first rock hip hop mix show/Channel Xero on Los Angeles based radio station Power 106 FM, made rare grooves and b-boy breaks regular programming during primetime on Power 106’s Old Skool Show)-cutting-edge (helped found and usher in a unique style of cross genre mixing and programming that has been imitated but never duplicated)-pioneer. Argyle’s foundation and roots are drawn from the purest forms of funk, soul, jazz, rock, Afro-Latin vibes and the Hip Hop this music later inspired. With his Hip-hop foundation intact, Argyle had also catapulted into the future sounds of house, broken beat and many other styles of electronic music. As legend has it Argyle took over the last half-hour of the Old Skool Show, calling his segment Diggin in the Crates, a stint which continued for 6 years. From his radio show other well know DJs and Producers became acquainted with Argyle’s heavy music background and style and sought him out to assist in production and other specialty mix shows. He became a member of the ground breaking Channel Xero mix show (which later became Mass Distortion) playing old rock breaks, and classic rock along w/electronic music, hip hop, and other grooves. A lineup that highlighted DJ Homicide (sugar ray), DJ Lethal (limpbizkit/houseofpain), DJ C-minus (korn) and DJ A.M.’s cameo appearances made this a unique mix show to Los Angeles and the world to this day. Following in these premier rock/hop DJ’s foot-steps, Argyle made the transition from crate-digger to DJ to Performer as he started opening for countless rock acts and DJing side by side with: Jazzy Jeff, Norman Jay, Spiritual South, Vikter Duplaix, Markus Enochson, Lars Berenroth, Scott K., Big Bang, SharpShooters (SureShot/Mr. Supreme), Francisco Aguabella, Ozomatli, Beat Junkies J-Rocc, Mr. Choc, and Rhettmatic, to name only a few. He is the Founder of the Los Angeles based, world renowned music collective, Beathackerz Kollectiv, established in 1999. Not to mention he is now interpreting music for himself under the name TopSoiL International. His original tracks, remixes and re-edits have been supported by taste makers and radio DJ’s across the country. TopSoiL International have produced some of the most DJ sought after re-edits and bootleg dance floor anthems in past years. He currently performs his dj sets as a multimedia set up, infusing both audio and video for a unique dance floor experience. His ever building credibility as a global tastemaker/producer has helped highlight his argyle-styled “big room sound” DJ sets. On any given night you’ll here his aggressive, hybrid, style connecting the dots of all the musical styles he pulls inspiration from, that in a word, can be summed up as ELECTRIC. More then just a name, Argyle is an experience, that you have to see and hear. Accomplishments and lofty aspirations aside, Argyle just wants to groove your ears and funk with your mind in the end.

SUN. APRIL 27th - DJ DUSK SITES & SOUNDS

BENEFIT for MAR VISTA FAMILY CENTER

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Impact of Local Mentor Spawns Annual Music and Art Festival: Youth Group to Hold 2nd Celebration of Fallen Mentor’s Life with Art and Music Performances
Contact: Joey Bravo, Event Coordinator
Phone: (310) 390-9607
Email: bravoj@marvistafc.org
Los Angeles, CA – The By Youth For Youth (BYFY) group of Mar Vista Family Center (MVFC) will be hosting its 2nd Annual Sights and Sounds of DJ Dusk Art and Music Festival on Sunday April 27th, 2008.  The event will take place from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at the Mar Vista Family Center, 5075 S. Slauson Ave., Del Rey, CA 90230.
Last April, in its inaugural year, the Sights and Sounds of DJ Dusk Festival celebrated the life of long-time Mar Vista Family Center employee and youth leader, Tarek “DJ Dusk” Captan.  On April 29, 2006, Tarek tragically lost his life and his absence has been felt citywide, especially at Mar Vista Family Center.  Through art and music, Tarek was able to reach wide audiences across the Los Angeles landscape and beyond.  During his ten years of service here at Mar Vista, he was able to empower youth with the tools to seek higher education and social justice. 

This celebration, and each one thereafter, will combine Tarek’s passion for music and art with his devotion to youth activism by exposing aspiring artists to veteran performers who believe in using art and music to create positive social change.  With a new youth center under construction, MVFC will be able to serve three times the amount of current youth.  Aside from offering leadership workshops and building communication skills, the new youth center will provide programs in the creative arts, such as dance, music, deejaying, art, video, and photography; an accomplishment Tarek would appreciate.
 
Since the festival coincides with the much anticipated creative arts programs, the celebration is being utilized to establish a foundation for these programs by raising funds for materials, equipment, software, etc., and accepting monetary and/or equipment donations.

Featured artists include DJ’s Expo, Sake 1 (SF), Daz, Jeremy Sole, Lady Sha, Music Man Miles; live performances by Ray Ricky Rivera, and Raquel Rodriguez; keynote speaker Garth Trinidad (Chocolate City, KCRW) and graciously hosted by Azul 213.  There will be many more dj’s, artists, and attractions such as a DJ workshop in addition to a youth and veteran art exhibit.

The Mar Vista Family Center is a nationally recognized program that creates positive changes through dozens of community programs including By Youth For Youth which promotes individual and social responsibility among youth.  The BYFY program provides positive role models and important leadership development tools for 65 underprivileged youths, ranging in age from 13 to 21.  These youths, in turn, supervise enriching activities for 600 children and preteens who attend programs at MVFC year-round.
 “None of us are as strong as ALL of us.” – DJ Dusk
For more information visit www.marvistafc.org and www.byfy.org

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