Rhythm Of Elements - Guitar Suite
Once again Rhythm Of Elements (ROE) return with their second release on R2, the tremendous ñGuitar Suiteî. This track continues with their trademark combination of deep club grooves and great live musicianship as guitarist Hideki Ikeuchi glides over DJ UchikawaÍs driving beats while Makoto Kuriya adds his inimitable keyboard.
In addition to the smooth main mix, Rhythm Of Elements also provide a classic electronic dub for the deeper dance floors, getting techie while firmly rooted in the disco-soul heritage.
As if that wasnÍt enough, this 12î is completed with an incredible cover version of Grover Washington JrÍs ñMr. Magicî with ROE updating this classic to a mid-tempo soulful jazz burner.
Dj Uchikawa has been a pioneer in Japanese dance culture for decades, and is known for representing quality dance music from the classic boogie era to present day deep house scene. He owns The Loft Club in Nagoya, Japan.
Internationally renowned Makato Kuriya has played with some of the finest jazz musicians of the last century including Nathan Davis, Chuck Mangione, Billy Cobham, Donald Byrd to name a few. He has recorded numerous albums and performed worldwide.
They decided to unite jazz with the electro dance music, and soon after Rhythm Of Elements were created...
They are currently recording a full album due for release in 2008.
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Karizma - It's What I Am (Simbad Remix)
After setting 2007 alight with his award winning debut album ñA Mind Of Its Ownî Karizma returns with the upgrade everyoneÍs been waiting for:
ñA Mind Of Its Own- Version 2.0î!
This first 12î leads with ñIts What I Amî which originally appeared as a bonus track on the Japanese version of ñA Mind Of Its Ownî. Now London based future-soul specialist Simbad has got his hands on it and delivered a beast of a remix to smash up any set with itÍs rolling drum groove and heavy horn stabs.
The B-Side showcases Karizma at his very best with a funky as hell groove that builds to a ridiculous climax guaranteed to have the dancefloor going crazy. ñGroove A ïKÍ Ordinglyî does just that!
Both tracks are taken from the forthcoming album A Mind Of Its Own- V 2.0 which will feature exclusive new tracks, plus tracks from the original album remixed and re-imagined by some of the hottest names in dance music.
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Kissey Asplund - Plethora
Plethora is the debut album from Swedish soul sensation Kissey Asplund. The album was entirely produced by Paris based hip-hop collective Papa Jazz Crew, and is a unique combination of future electronic soul beats and sweet jazz vocals.
Kissey began collaborating with various producers she met via ÔmyspaceÕ, bringing her silky sweet vocals to a variety of hip-hop and soul beats. However, it was when she hooked up with Papa Jazz that something clicked. They quickly recognized she had a style all her own and before long they were crafting what they called ÒKissey beatsÓ especially for her.
The resulting album is a genre defying journey through jazz, hip-hop, electronic soul, all with a fresh future twist. Kissey takes us through a range of day to day stories of love lost and found, friendships betrayed, relationships on the rocks and even astral travelling..
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