MJ Cole - Riddim EP

Is MJ Cole not telling us something?

I think the Civil Aviation Authority might want to have a word with MJ in the next couple of weeks, it seems the veteran producer, responsible for one of my favourite dance tunes of all time with Sincere, has some kind of foresight sense.

Next week sees the release of his hugely anticipated Riddim EP, which features a lead track titled Volcano Riddim... yes, I thought so too. How very, very interesting. The legend is clearly one step ahead of the game.

Anyway, before we get too serious and boring, I thought I'd give you a heads up on the EP, which you can pre-order in it's entirety in 320k quality from Play.com for just £2.45, which is insane! Follow that link and please support his work!

Some really strong Funky and UK Garage influences here, with a hint of tech and minimal aspects. You can grab a preview of the EP below from MJ's soundcloud. I hugely recommend this release, MJ is making some big noise this year. He's sprouting a second coming this year, like Zinc in 09'.

MJ Cole - Riddim EP by MJ Cole

Secrocee - Badeng

Wanted to give you a heads up on Secrocee's new tune, currently getting big love from the likes of Annie Mac, Ras Kwame, Sinden, Mistajam and of course his partner in crime Toddla T.

A subtle blend of Electro, Hip-Hop, Funky and Dancehall in one, soon to be released March 15th on Jam Brum Records along with a remix from none other than man of the moment MJ Cole. This is big party music... it's brash and in your face, a sound Serocee has been turning heads with for years now.

As part of projects in the past with the likes of Bassment Jaxx, the legendary Zed Bias and a firm favourite of mine South Rakkas Crew. Serocee is now setting his sights on owning 2010 for himself. I think he's going about it in exactly the right manor.

His sound is one I've been following since the release of his debut single Life in 2006. He doesn't conform to one scene, continuously re-inventing his image and his sound to suit the dancefloor of today. Yet, it's not out of an interest to keep up with the times, he strikes me as being a big fan of a lot of today's sounds... if you've ever been one of his gigs, MC'ing for Toddla T, then you'll know exactly what I mean.

This is an official Squeaky Bleeps, big tune of 2010! Big, Big support from us! You can grab a copy of the tune below, and please support the release due in a few weeks, this is going to be massive!

Serocee - Badeng

Also check out a snippet of MJ Cole's remix, which has brought on a whole new big bass 2-step feel to the frame. Watch this space, this is going to go off!

Serocee "Badeng" - MJ Cole Remix (snippet)  by  MJ Cole

The End of An Era...

Tonight see's the last edition of Always Fridays @ Egg in it's current weekly format. Let's all take a moment to praise what is a great dance music institution.

Highlights in the great three years have included very early shows for the likes of Crookers, Friendly Fires, Little Boots, Autokratz, The Bloody Beetroots and Renaissance Man, to name just a few. However, the organisers felt that 2010 deserved a well needed push to strive for something fresh a new, with some one-off nights and special warehouse parties to be organised later in the year.

The first event outside of Egg will take place in Berlin! On Feb 27th, taking over a room at Ritterbutzke, with Always Fridays residents, Jacob Husley and John & On playing all night.

For the very last event at Egg, Always Fridays will be signing off in the same way they have always done, in style. Boasting a huge line-up that include the likes of Zinc, MJ Cole, Malente, Green Money, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, Roska, Tempa T and lots more with what is sure to be an absolute roadblock!

Always Fridays themselves have been kind enough to get in touch with us and are offering two free guestlist places to our readers... bigups for such a prestigious prize Always Fridays!

For a chance to win this awesome prize... just email us the answer to the question below... Due to the short notice, I need to get your name off to Always Fridays before 6pm to guarantee your place on the guestlist. So, whoever can email me the answer to the question below FIRST will win this great prize!

Which famous French DJ headlined The Basement on the Saturday night of Always Fridays' 2nd Birthday celebrations @ Egg last June?

Get in touch via... apheticstate@googlemail.com ... BEFORE 5:30PM with your full name and the name of a friend to claim your free guestlist places!

MJ Cole + Radio 1 = Speaker Porn.

Been listening to this non-stop all day after Ras Kwame sat in for Toddla T on his In New DJs we trust show recently. MJ uploaded the mix to his Soundcloud. Absolutely awesome mix, new tunes and vibes from a whole host of producers.

I've been really impressed with how MJ Cole has embraced the new scene in the past 18 months or so. Not simply jumping on the band wagon, but taking a step back and looking at how he can adapt his sound and incorporate the vibes of everyone else in the scene. He's kind of making a second coming for himself, a bit like Zinc has done in the House scene of late. Much respect.

It's not available for download, but I urge you to get down with this top mix Thekla Riddim along is worthy of huge praise, big stuff! Also there's a bonus download of an awesome tune I used to love in my  teens, bigups to MJ for making it available to us all for free!

MJ Cole - Exclusive Mix for BBC Radio 1

MJ Cole - Volcano Riddim
J2K - Don’t Let Go ft. Roses Gabor
Serocee - Badeng (MJ Cole Remix)
Zed Bias - Because of You (Zed Bias Club Mix)
Tinie Tempah - Pass Out (SBTRKT Remix)
L-Vis 1990 - United Groove (MJ Cole Remix)
Zinc - Wile Out ft. Ms Dynamite
MJ Cole - Thekla Riddim
DJ Eleven - Anson Danza
MJ Cole - Dancehall Fighter ft. Serocee
Donaeo - Riot Music (Skream Remix)
MJ Cole - Sincere (Nero Remix)

Mix for Ras Kwame  by  MJ Cole

Bonus: Wookie - Battle ft. Lain (MJ Cole Vocal Mix)