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Enhanced Recordings – 100 The Remixes Pt. 1 Out Now!

Part One of the four Remix EP’s that form part of the special 100th release on Enhanced Recordings is here, featuring the full length versions of stunning new remixes from Suncatcher, Daniel Kandi, Sequentia and Norin & Rad!

Having received numerous plays on the likes of Armin’s ASOT, Above & Beyond’s TATW and Ferry Corsten’s Countdown, these are four essential new remixes for your collection.

Download your copy HERE.

40DUBst – Welcome To Dartford (Music Video)

Purchase the MP3 single from iTunes now.

http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/welcome-to-dartford-single/id444449884?ign-mpt=uo%3D4

For those of you in the know you might have already seen 40DUBst’s amazing debut video ‘Welcome To Dartford’. It has already been aired on the UK’s leading urban TV Station Channel AKA as well as getting a major thumbs up from Grime Daily and other leading music tastemakers.

We live in a world where people follow fashion. It’s true. something works and everybody jumps on it, but not 40DUBst. These Dartford lads are doing it a little bit different and with bags of originality and uniqueness. There is no doubting that this three man act is destined for absolutely massive things.

The video for the 40DUBst debut single ‘Welcome To Dartford’ was shot on location in where? Yes folks you’ve guessed it… Dartford, well mainly Temple Hill Square to be exact, which is where 40DUBst originate from. The video was shot, directed and edited by top music video producer ‘Chas Appeti’, who brought the boy’s personalities out in this Jeremy Kyle style video.

There’s so much more to come from 40DUBst so be on the lookout for more quality music real soon!!!

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO INTERVIEW 40DUB ST PLEASE GET IN TOUCH NOW!!!

40DUBst on Channel AKA

http://www.channelaka.tv/Video/6648/1/WELCOMETODARTFORD40DUBST

Connect with 40DUBst.
www.40dubst.com
www.twitter.com/40dubst
www.youtube.com/user/40DUBst
www.facebook.com/pages/40DUBst/157679780943352

Oscar P & Rocco Ft MJ White – The Energy

http://www.traxsource.com/index.php?act=show&fc=tpage&cr=titles&cv=110660&alias=upfront

NEW REMIXES FROM
Victor John Junior, Ayza, Cocosoul, Antidote, Kimozaki, DJ Ouder,
Includes Unreleased Rocco Vision Instrumental

On Candi Bean Records (South Africa).
Licensed From Open Bar Music.

TRAXSOURCE LINK

PAST REACTIONS

Laurent Garnier – Solid and super funky all round – Full support
Mr. V – FEELIN THE SCOTT WATSON MIX & THE OCEAN DEEP DUB…NICE!!!
Grant Nelson – Yeah baby!
Sneak – all tracks are solid, well done.
Stacey Pullen – dope!
Satoshi Fumi – yes,good work guys.powerful track!
Sonny Fodera – Bad Boy! Full support
Abicah Soul – Very Strong, will support.
Rasmus Faber – Will support
Christian Alvarez – Delecto – track to is da shit.
Brian Salazar – Fire and ICE!
Guy Garrett / buzz chart dmc – Slick soulful funk jam to bring happiness to the clubs
Athanasios Lasos / Radio Fantasy 93.4 FM – Wonderful!
Doc Link – Smackin em up with this for sure!!! Thanks!
Richie Roberts / bbc – amazing sounding
Robert Owens – Great Vibes, Hot.
Fabio Genito – SLAMMING HOTNESS!
Franco De Muler – I been playing the Rocco Mix! nice packet. Full support.
Greg Stainer – Too difficult to choose a favourite here.
Sergio Flores / Defected – Nice jazzy vibes !
Paul Trouble Anderson – Great Big Floor tune
Jay West – great dancefloor package
Erefaan Pearce – Hot and blazing
Sted-E – True Definition Of House Music And Its Roots!
Danny Chatelain – Full Support
Stereo Martini – one cool collection.
Master Kev – NICE work!
Bernardo Garcia – Excellent
Dutchican Soul – supporting
Kid Massive – Quality soulful house, takes me back to the way it was !!
Moodymanc – nice vocal
JC Hanna – huge summer jam for me.
Tom Blacksoul – Like it ! full support
Jevne – ooo thats nice
Stereo Mutants – Love all the tunes here
Yogi & Husky – nice stuff guys…
Mikeytown – FLOOR FILLER!
Norty Cotto – Open Bar is doin it
City Soul Project – Dope EP, like all these – thanks

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Oscar Poche
Azucar Digital Distribution
Open Bar Music
Media Services NYC
4768 Broadway. PMB 704
New York, NY 10034
(: 212.594-9355 – human

MARKETING / DISTRIBUTION

http://www.mediaservicesnyc.com/

LABEL

http://www.openbarmusicnyc.com

Open Bar Music /// KqueSol & D.O.O.P. Ft Shatt – So Lonely
COMING SOON….SHHHHHH

http://www.traxsource.com/index.php?act=show&fc=tpage&cr=titles&cv=110653&alias=upfront

A Collaboration By
South Africa’s KqueSol, Shatti, and NY’s Ospina and Oscar P.
Part 1 Remixes By D.O.O.P., Berny, Pretty Criminals,
Tinozz, Vincemo, and Jon Sweetname

Hugo Hutchinson / Sirius/XM 98
Off The Chain!!! SHAKES THE FKN BUILDING!!!

Heavy Hitters Support
ATFC / Defected – good for my beach sets
Fedde Le Grand – Thank U
Grant Nelson – The beats.. Oh the beats!
Robert Owens – great track and vocal, love it
Moodymanc – berny for me…thanks!
Nacho Marco / Loudeast, Om, Pacha – full support
dj Pippi – Quality Stuff!!! Love This..Ready To Play…
Franco De Mulero / Ibiza – full support
Booker T – heavyyy mixes
Evan Landes / Groove Junkies – Well done.
CJ Mackintosh – Main Mix for me…Nice
Hippie Torrales / MN2S – support
Mia Dangerfield – Heavy grit on this track.
Sandy Turnbull – Ospina & Oscar P mix stands out for me
Imaani Brown – Heavy Package man!!
Giom / Lost My Dog – Pretty crimininals mix it is all the way!
Vincent Kwok – The ospina/oscar p main mix is the one for me. Deep!
Phil Hooton – slammin 10/10
J&M BROTHERS / Perception – Nice, will support, thanks!
Keith Thompson – hotness! Original and Charlie Hamilton Afrodub mix.
Mike Clark – nice and soul great drums
Victor Simonelli – Will play at all upcoming gigs.
Graeme Park – the rhythms and vibe of the O&O Mix.
Stereo Mutants – whole pack is really sick

Radio & Club Support
Jeff Jefferson / Manchester Global – support on my radio shows
Sole Essential (South Africa) – great chilled vibes !! solid offering!!
BK Duke / Milk & Sugar – awesome release!
James Canning – Diggin the Afrodub Remix will support.
Mark Stone / UDM Show – the vocal hooks are off the hook!! fantastic one.
DJ Simi / Yoshitoshi/ – Ospina, Oscar P and Tinozz soul mix
Joan Ribas / Pacha Hotel – me encanta
Mario Ferrini / Radio X FM 94.5 – Tinozz Soul Mix
Lorenzo al Dino / Jockey Club Ibiza – full support, all mixes has his quality !!
Makossa / radio fm4 – nice, solid stuff
Miguel Garji / Ibiza Global Radio – Full support
Jon Pierce / da wiseguy / RTE Pulse – top stuff.
Nick Adams – Davidson Ospina & Oscar P soul fuelled stone Killer
Richie / untitledmusic – Stunning stuff!
Bobi / Club FM – Directly to my cd case!
Athanasios Lasos / Radio Fantasy 93.4 FM – Nice one!
JoeB / king st / pitch control – LOVE the Ospina & Oscar P mix!
Josh Wilkins – Love luv love this!
Juan Sunshine – hotness purrr.love thisss
Julian Vegas / Bora Bora Ibiza! – lets rock
dj Alexia / Supperclub, Room26 – Slamming Soulful Project
Bernardo Garcia – Super package!
Bert Bevans – Bangin!!!
Neil Moore / BFBS, HeavensGate – support
Nelson Ramalho / PowerFM – In My shows

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Oscar Poche
Azucar Digital Distribution
Open Bar Music
Media Services NYC
4768 Broadway. PMB 704
New York, NY 10034
(: 212.594-9355 – human

MARKETING / DISTRIBUTION

http://www.mediaservicesnyc.com/

LABEL

http://www.openbarmusicnyc.com

“The beats sound great..” says Pete Maher, sound engineer for U2′s Achtung Baby and label Universal.

‘Hypomanic Productions’ is a talented handful of individuals crusading to promote UK Hip Hop instilled with positivity, aiming to revitalise a genre blighted by negative stereotypes, recycled rhymes and bland beats. This collective recognises the universal truth that music has the potential to reach out to people, and can be used as a tool for personal and professional growth.

The inspiration behind this project came when group member ‘Miss Tofelees’ came across an article by the National Youth Agency about artwork with NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training). ‘Miss Tofelees’, a prominent member, believes music has the power to engage those who feel excluded or alienated, from all walks of life, by providing alternative modes of expression.

The group is moving toward releasing beats over the coming year, starting from September 2011. In return for signing up for free to the website, you’ll get the chance to use them for whatever you like. The beats will be available freely to anybody with a creative flair: vocalists, lyricists and DJs alike.

There’s no catch, and you won’t be spammed with useless information. All we ask is you credit ‘Hypomanic Productions’ in your work.

The beat show reel attached contains exclusive previews to both the latest and finest the collective has to showcase. Bursting at the seams with soul and swagger, it’s hard not to be hypnotized by the nostalgia-tinged vibe that runs throughout the groups work. Brass meets bass as ‘Hypomanic’ merges the music of the past and the present, to create what they see as the future of Hip Hop. This showcase is testimony not only to the raw talent of the group itself, but also the inspiration it offers to those attempting to raise their profile in the industry, or just express themselves creatively.

They also want to know your opinions on what they have to offer. We encourage feedback from anybody with an opinion, whether you write bars in your bedroom or you’re a fully fledged star! So be sure to leave feedback, as it is always appreciated.

For now, the place to get in touch with the group is:
miss.tofelees@yahoo.co.uk

Website details and all relevant links coming soon!

Hypomanic Productions offers a new and exciting take on Hip Hop. After years of hard work they now have something to show for it, music with a message. Music that changes lives, bringing with it a breadth of individuality whilst rejecting the increasingly stagnant trends in Hip Hop culture.

Liam Hedley & Luke Gibbs for Hypomanic Productions.
Edited by Luke Butler

Hypomanic Productions six free beats showreel

http://www.sendspace.com/pro/zi2vwy

L Plus – Time Travel EP
Label: Technique Recordings
Cat: Tech 076
Format: Digital & 12″ Vinyl

L Plus is Technique’s latest signing and his label debut ‘Time Travel’ proves he belongs with the drum and bass greats
Slovakian Martin Janak started Djing at University in Bratislava and soon became central to the Slovak scene.Known for his
energetic and popular live sets L Plus has the support of many big name drum and bass players and has been
described as a ‘name to watch’ by Drum and Bass Arena.
The Time Travel EP lives up to the hype- a futuristic drum and bass record with four great tracks, L Plus shows he has what it takes.
The title track mixes heartbeat bass with a sample from the 1950s film ‘The day the Earth stood still’ but manages to bring
the words bang up to date as part of an ultramodern club piece.
‘April’ builds from a slow atmospheric start to a fast heady beat, which combines the ticking of clocks with grimy bass.
A beat this strong doesn’t require any vocals to move a dancefloor.
‘Digital Sound’ combines space age samples and a ‘Pacman’ beat to start this club banger. This track fuses a robotic vocal with
strong bass and hi-hats and the result is like a drum and bass rave in an 80s video games arcade.
‘Human Condition’ is another bass heavy treat with a foreboding introduction to a fast paced mix.
L Plus has pulled out all of the stops mixing telephonic samples with cow bells and a hypnotic vocal before the drop.
These amazing tracks mark the age of L plus at Technique; the dj has showcased his talents for introducing new sounds to shake up drum and bass.
Soon to be seen at festivals worldwide including Easthetic Festival and Fall Fest, the future belongs to L Plus and fans have a lot to look forward to.

www.techniquerecordings.co.uk
www.facebook.com/techniquerecordings
www.twitter.com/techniuerec

www.facebook.com/LPlus
www.twitter.com/LPlus1

INNOVATION – RANDOM CONCEPT – WARNING

FRIDAY 25TH – SATURDAY 26TH – SUNDAY 27TH NOVEMEBER 2011
!! Tickets for this years Innovation In The Dam event are selling faster than ever !!

After the huge success of last year’s sell-out 5th annivarsary event we are returning to Amsterdam for a sixth instalment!

As you would expect we’re aiming to raise the bar once again, doing things Bigger, Better, Louder and Longer!

By day, open your mind to the endless possibilities that Amsterdam has to offer. Then by night immerse yourself in the 3 amazing club nights featuring the full spectrum of drum & bass in 2 of Amsterdam’s state of the art super clubs, across 1 amazing weekend! This year, as well as the infamous ‘Melkweg’ we will also be using ‘The Sand’, one of Amsterdam’s largest and most spectacular music venues….sssshh, remember to watch out for the surprise finale!

What are you waiting for?? Get booking now…

Innovation In The Dam 2011….

…..Bigger, Better, Louder, Longer!

The In The Dam minisite is now online with all the information you need about this years event

VISIT INNOVATIONINTHEDAM.COM TO BOOK YOUR EVENT TICKETS & HOTEL

While we do not offer flights as part of a package, we do recommend that generally the earlier you book your flights the cheaper they will be. If you are on a budget then perhaps look into getting a coach to Amsterdam?

Want to win tickets to for all 3 nights of this event? Simply go to www.innovationinthedam.com and click the ‘TEXT A FRIEND’ and ‘EMAIL A FRIEND’ buttons.
For each friend you text or email you will recieve an entry to the prize draw… It couldn’t be easier!

Winners will be notified by text or email (depending on how you entered) 2 weeks prior to the event. If you have purchased tickets already we shall refund you the equivilant value of the prize.

RSVP & Invite friends on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=205759012793326

20 Years of Kool with a K SATURDAY 19TH November 2011
Fire & Lightbox Complex
South Lambeth Road,Vauxhall, London SW8 1RT
10pm – 7am

Tickets: £10.00 from http://www.ravetickets.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=400

It’s easy when you say it fast but ‘20 years’ is a very long time, it’s 7300 days! Give or take the odd leap year, it’s 175,200 hours! I won’t go on but you get the idea.. Kool family have kept things on the go for 20 unbroken years! Never switched! Never sold out! Always delivered! ‘The people’s choice Koollondon ‘10 times winners of various drum n bass awards! This night will pay homage to all those who have played on or been a part of Kool over the years. My original co-founder of Kool ‘Smurff’, also all the dj’s / mc’s past & present, listeners, chatroom users,moderators, supporters, promoters, dancers, flyer designers, flying pack crews, printers, venues, ticket sellers, security and friends of the Kool family. We hope you can all come down on the night to have the biggest party we could wish for! That’s why advance tickets are only £10 each! There will be a 1000 £10 tickets on sale from September 1st! When they have gone it’s more on the door so be quick and get your ticket for a piece of history. There will be some very special original sets to look out for like a 20 years celebration of Kool set from DJ Brockie & MC Det, also the supreme team meets the A team DJ Ron & SL Five 0 & Moose and loads more. So please don’t miss this one as it’s special… Very Special! Remember this is just not another 20th birthday party, this is 20 years of hard work unbroken service to hardcore jungle drum n bass music – Koollondon4Ever! Who’s ready for another 20 years? Let’s go! Peace from the East…

DJS & MC’S ACROSS 5 ARENAS
DRUM&BASS | JUNGLE | LIQUID | OLOLD SKOOL

BROCKIE & DET | FUNKY FLIRT | RAGGA TWINS | KANE
PROBE | EKSMAN | RUFFSTUFF | REMARC | CO-GEE | SHABBA
PROFILE | SKIBADEE | RON | SL | IC3 | FIVE 0 | MOOSE | JINX
JACK-KNIFE | CHASE | FOOTLOOSE | UNCLE DUGS | JAMIE G
FOXY | NICKY BM | SHOCKIN | ITAL | ANDY CLOCKWORK
FATMAN D | LION DUB | navigator | TAMSIN | DEVIOUS D
RUSHER & FOX | 2TON | FUN | trace | FIVE A LIVE | PHANTOM
OUTLAW | JUNGLE AMBASSADORS | RIDDLA | PAPA GEE
CURSE & JUNGLIST | HOODLUM | FOOD JUNKIE | LONGBOW
CONNIE CON | MADDNESS | DJ SLY | LOGAN D | CHEF | SPICE
RUSTY RANKS | BILLY BUNTER | BLACKA | UNO | MELO D
VERSUS | INFINITY | DOMINATOR | SMOKESTA | KOMBO
VERB | ELEGANCE | KRUCIAL | RTC | STAF | DJ SUB | DJ BUZ
TOTAL HYPNOSIS | PRESSURE X | KUTLESS & TEKA | GUV
STAMPS | CHRIS INTAFACE | LADY MC | FUTURE THINKIN
PASCO | STYLEE | ONEZ | FATBOY | J’CUTTER | VIRUS | AMC
I’CANDY | TRICKY | REMA DEE | REAKT | BLUNOTE | TEFLON
JC | SCANNER | DJ’ E | RUGGED | UPAKUT | TRICKLES | TT ACE
ROB BLAZE | DEEROY | BAMZ | ALITE | RIPPIN | Q GRITTY
STORMIN | JOEY’G | HERBSIE | IAN DEE | DREPS | JAYLINE
LIPTON | DIAMOND | RUFF’RIDE | FT | EASTMAN & RUDDY

1000 ADVANCE TICKETS £10.00 +B/F MORE ON THE DOOR
Tickets are available online via: www.ravetickets.co.uk |0845 269 7283

DRESS CODE: NO HOODIES, THIS EVENT IS FOR OVER 18’S ONLY. IF YOU APPEAR TO BE UNDER 18 YOU MUST PROVIDE POSITIVE ID. POLITE SEARCHES ON ENTRY, NO ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES 100% RAVING NO MISBEHAVING…
SERVICES: 7 FULLY LICENSED BARS TILL 7AM! LARGE OUTDOOR COVERED FREE SMOKING AREA, ON SITE PARAMEDICS, HOT FOOD AVAILABLE INCLUDING JERK CHICKEN!

The MASCHINE world is expanding in three major ways: MASCHINE MIKRO is the perfect entry to pro beat-making. With its compact, go-anywhere controller and same powerful software as its big brother, MIKRO is unbelievable value – check out what it can do in the amazing video featuring finger drumming phenomenon Jeremy Ellis. And now, both MIKRO and the flagship MASCHINE receive a brand-new 1.7 software update, featuring seamless integration with KOMPLETE 8. And if that’s not enough, check out iMASCHINE, the mobile beat-making app for your iPhone® or iPod Touch®. Whatever your workflow, there’s a now a MASCHINE version for you.

The free 1.7 software update is available for download today, while MASCHINE MIKRO and iMASCHINE will be available from October 1st.