Now your probably getting a little sick of me babbling on about Redlight on this blog, but I'm going to carry on for the simple fact that he will turn out to be one of the defining stories of 2010 in British dance music.
At the end of 2009 he released his massive EP, titled Lobster Boy, which was then followed up last month with one of the singles of the year... Stupid, featuring one of the best new vocalists around in Roses Gabor. He's just produced a tune with Rusko, which has been included in Rusko's debut album on Mad Decent... Massive! He's just finished a residency stint on BBC 1Xtra's In New 1Xtra DJs We Trust, to focus on a string of new projects working with the likes of Kelly Rowland, Ms. Dynamite, Wiley and further work with Roses Gabor.
He's just compiled a fantastic mix for Fact Magazine, which includes a hefty swab of new dubplates from Redlight himself... including a new tune with Dynamite MC titled Weepers that Fact forget to ID for you all. There's also Roses Gabor's new tune Love Sick, produced by Redlight, which will feature on her upcoming EP... Check that tune out, absolutely huge, sickening groove.
There are also new cuts from MJ Cole, Doc Daneeka, Ramadanman and Champion... as well as a couple of cheeky exclusive remixes and edit's from Redlight himself. Catch his very interesting take on Tempa T's Boy Off Da Ting... one which will likely become one of the most sought after dubs of the year for many DJs, I'm sure.
I've tidied up the tracklisting a wee bit and added Skream's remix of Killa Sound, which is a blatant gaping hole in the list that Fact posted. That's not a dig at Fact, as they've got a lot of work on their plate ;)... I'm just quite anal when it comes to getting tracklistings right.
Redlight // Wat
Breakage // Hard ft. Newham Generals & David Rodigan (Redlight Special)
Doc Daneeka // Deadly Rhythm
Redlight // Stupid (Instrumental)
Redlight // Stupid ft. Roses Gabor (Vox Special)
Rude Kid // Jack Daniels
Zinc // Wile Out ft. Ms Dynamite (Redlight Special)
Benga // 1 & Only 1
D1 // Pitcher
Tempa T // Boy Off The Ting (Redlight Peace & Love Mix)
Redlight // MDMA
Rusko // Scarewear ft. Redlight
J2K // Don’t Let Go ft. Roses Gabor
Zinc // Killa Sound (Skream Remix)
Redlight // Weepers ft. Dynamite MC
Redlight // Stay With U ft. Dread MC, Omi & Serocee (Redlight VIP)
Roska // Squark
Redlight // Dubplate Slosher
Ramadanman // Glut
Redlight // Roller Xpress
Roses Gabor // Love Sick
Champion // Lighter
Redlight // Vibe Ride
MJ Cole // Thekla Riddim
Musha Man // Keep Up
Sorry for the lack of posts... had a bit of an interesting week, which I don't need to bore you with, you just gotta know it's been pretty shit. Anyway, on with a new week, and a new freshness for the blog. Some top new mixes from three of my favourite producers of the past 6 months... all with a lot of new material. Get down!
First up is Redlight and a short segment I've taken from his most recent show on In New 1xtra DJs We Trust on BBC 1xtra, from last week. Lots of new, unreleased material from Redlight himself, and a new tune from Benga. Some of the tunes featured are from his Lobster Boy EP, which you can catch from all the decent download stores. Also not featured in this mix, but released last week is Redlight's new single Stupid, featuring Roses Gabor.
It's a fantastic single which you can grab from practically everywhere, but I'd recommend Play.com... as you can get it for just 70p :D. I've also embedded the video below as well. Good to see Roses, finally getting the exposure she deserves!
Redlight - Weepers (feat Dynamite MC)
Redlight - Kid Soldiers
Redlight - Untitled
Redlight - Feels So Good (feat Redskin, Dread & Zaniah)
Redlight - Give Me The Funk
Redlight - Stereo Deck
Redlight - Butterz
Redlight - Twist Up (feat Redskin & Scorpio)
Little Boots - Remedy (Redlight Remix)
Redlight - Love Sick
Redlight - Get Down (feat Ben Westbeech)
Benga & Kutz - I’ll Cut You
Redlight - Bandwith
Meleka - Go (D-bridge Remix)
Redlight needs to release some of these other tunes... Give Me The Funk and Love Sick are stompin riddims, as is Get Down, make it happen sir!
Next up we have Audiofun, and a fantastic new mix for April from him... you may remember our feature on Audiofun a couple of months ago in the run up to the release of his debut EP on Southern Fried Records, titled the Sirens EP, which was also featured on the front page of Beatport.
Well he's back with a brand new Factory EP ready to drop on Southern Fried next month. I will keep you posted on that, but for now, download this mix and enjoy!
1. Afrojack - Pon Di Street
2. Keith & Supabeatz - Basement Wolf
3. AudioFun - Factory (Cassette Jam Remix) [Southern Fried] RELEASED MAY 2010*
4. Unknown - Unknown (AudioFun Remix)
5. Crookers - We Love Animals ft. Soulwax & Mixhell (Keith & Supabeatz Remix)
6. Cassette Jam - Just To Be Near You (AudioFun Remix) [Pieces of Eight]
7. Tiga - Overtime (Brodinski Remix)
8. AudioFun - What What? [Southern Fried] RELEASED MAY 2010*
9. AudioFun - Gave You (Tommie Sunshine & DJ Figure Remix) [Southern Fried] RELEASED MAY 2010*
10. LA Riots - The Drop
Finally, we have one of my favourite labels around at the moment, Top Billin. Responsible for one of the best EP releases of the year to date in my opinion, with their Club Cheval EP, featuring Sam Tiba, Myd and Canblaster.
Formed in the mid noughties in Helsinki, Top Billin have made their name with a series a quirky remixes, mashups and re-inventions of old classics and newer (slightly shit to begin with, but made a lot better!) cuts from the more urban spectrum of things.
They've also been running a club night in the city since then, and have hosted international big guns such as Scottie B, DJ Ayres and Tittsworth. Having caught the eye of a number of producers since then, they soon turned to releasing their own material, and in the past 18 months have gained some what of a cult following the world over. With an uncanny eye at spotting that home grown underground talent, Top Billin's more recent releases have been firm favourites with me, and with Sharkslayer on board last year, solidified themselves as a force to be reckoned with. 2010 is going to be a huge year for them, and just a few days ago they stuck up their 2010 Megamix for your ears. 95 minutes of awesomeness, don't miss out!
1. Rico Tubbs & Top Billin – Hazy Shade Of Purple
2. TV OFF – Boogiemon (Sharkslayer remix)
3. Schlachthofbronx f. Spoek & Gnucci Banana- Ayoba (Top Billin remix)
4. Canblaster – Chicken Run
5. Yves Rockers Crew – Up To No Good (Malente & Jay Robinson remix)
6. Sam Tiba – Barbie Weed
7. Jamtech Foundation f. Sizzla – The Agenda (Sharkslayer riddim mix)
8. So Shifty ft. Ward 21 & Natalie Storm – Clap (Top Billin remix)
9. Emynd f. Roundhead – The Most High (Top Billin remix)
10. Diamond K & Al Ripken Jr – Single Ladies Single Fellas (Trusta remix)
11. Wale f. Lady Gaga – Chillin (Top Billin UK mix)
12. CLP f. Tunde Olarian – Superconfidential (Top Billin inspiration mix)
13. Rob Threezy – The Chase (Top Billin Chicago mix)
14. Giant – We Movin’
15. Top Billin – Playboy Anthem (Lenno remix)
16. Ka So Re – Bunnies (Helsinki 78-82 Remix)
17. Kid Sister – Daydreaming (Helsinki 78-82 vocal mix)
18. Helsinki 78-82 – Cruising
19. Femme En Fourrure – Plump Bisquit
20. Myd – Rwall
21. Sekta f. Spoek – Jabajaws (Camel remix)
22. Sekta f. Spoek – Peterpan (Julio Bashmore remix)
23. Diamond K & Al Ripken Jr – Hands In The Air (Bok Bok remix)
24. Act Yo Age – Hornheadz (Top Billin dub mix)
25. Teezy & Zeppy – MTP Riddim
26. The Phantom – Cambodia
27. Joyce Muniz & Shanti Roots – Get Your Conga On
28. Sharkslayer – Who Is He
29. Helsinki 78-82 feat. Villa Nah – So Lifelike
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