Sunday 13 May 2012

Arnold Jarvis>Just Say It

Trippin Records Presents a brand new album from one of the legendary voices of House: Arnold Jarvis. Throughout his career, Arnold has been nothing but consistent when it comes to getting noticed. His is a brilliant career that began at the prime of his youth. While only a teenager his voice & talent landed him front and centre of the Baltimore Gospel Choir for whom he was a prodigious soloist. In 1984, modest academic pursuits led him to NYC, however his talent and love of music did not lie dormant for long. He was drawn to music industry circles and was quickly embraced by them. He began to write, perform & record, and among the more noticeable gems from his early period in his career are collaborations with Fonda Rae on Youre the Best (a song written by Mood II Swings Lem Springsteen & produced by Kerri Chandler) and his debut single Take Some Time Out produced by Tommy Musto & Yvonne Turner which enjoyed huge underground success. The 21st century has seen increased impetus & creative output from Arnold, with a plethora of releases from in conjunction with artists such as MAW, Jazz n Groove, Eric Kupper, The Basement Boys, Louie Vega & Benji Candelario to name few. Aimed squarely at the dancefloor, Arnolds third length album Just Say It is a collection that should grace every DJs collection, with NYC's Shelter Maestro Timmy Regisford on production.

The Copasetic Far Away / Dance With Me

DiverseCity Music is proud and extremely excited about the debut release for new artist, The Copasetic (DJ Afro and Manchildblack)! This release embodies the DiverseCity Music mission of working with an eclectic variety of singers, songwriters, DJ's and producers to create a wide range of fantastic music! "Far Away" is a stand-out Soulful Summer gem, with driving percussion and chilled hints of island breezes. "Dance With Me" has a cross over dance vibe, infused with R&B, House and Soul. Created by Venezuelan-born musician and producer DJ Afro, the songs also feature lyrics and vocals from New York's own Manchildblack, a growing legend in the New York underground dance scene and well beyond. The two met when DJ Afro was a special guest at ALMA NYC, a popular New York City event hosted by Manchildblack. The musical connection was instant, and the two have been collaborating on a series of songs ranging from beautiful acoustic ballads to soulful dance tracks occasionally sprinkled with a hint of rock - this is definitely one to check out! EARLY FEEDBACK: Can't get enough of the sun drenched, uplifting uber soulful "Far Away"- the deeply felt vocal, luscious melodies and smooth rhythms are simply wonderful... -Michael Fossati Good mood house music! -Lars Behrenroth Great package! Full support! Play it! -DJ Rork Top quality label delivers yet another fantastic release with all the right elements on both the vocals and production tip. Quality! -Sammy Rock Funky. . Love the Old School Synth stabs. Daz-I-Kue Remix bangs. -Jay-J Shifted Music It's too long since I've heard house with a sweet groove like this!! Love it!! -Kiddo Nice! -DJ Meme Nice mixes! I'm feeling Dance With Me (Juan Laya & Jorge Montiel Remix). Great song and great work! -Julius the Mad Thinker Hot stuff from DiverseCity Music- quality vocals and hottt remix package! -Groove Assassin Far Away is the one I'll play. -Ralf Gum Quality song and production. Support from our camp. - Tony Humphries Hearing this record just makes you appreciate good house music. Supporting! -Abicah Soul Great package! -Jask Can never go wrong with a Manchildblack song! -Ian Friday Far Away is beautiful. One of those feel good songs u don't hear too much anymore. Sounding great on my speakers here. Can't wait to play it out! -Master Kev Real quality pack. I like Laya & Montiel remix of Dance With Me very much. Funk Funk Funk! -Fabio Tosti Good vocal -Greg Fenton Far Away is really nice! -Sarah Favouritizm Good Tune -Benji Canderlario Works for me. Original mix sounding cool! -Nick Power Love the vocals- I have always been a fan of Manchildblack -DJ Pope I will be absolutely rocking the Daz-I-Kue Remix! -Parrish James Loving Far Away -Hippie Torrales About DJ Afro (A.K.A. Jose Luis Pardo) DJ Afro never intended to become a DJ. As a current member of the band Los Amigos Invisibles, he originally took on the task of playing a few records before the band%u2019s performances to set the tone before the show. He quickly discovered that he loved spinning, and began DJing at after parties following the band's gigs. Before he knew it, Jose Luis Pardo, now DJ Afro, was playing all over the world, in venues such as Shelter, Cielo, Pink, PS.1, Knitting Factory and many others. As DJ Afro was gaining success with his new found passion as a DJ, a good friend asked him if he was interested in producing as well. Afro was commissioned to do a remix of the song "Rolling" by the band Coughing, and his career as a remixer/producer began. In the years since, DJ Afro has produced remixes for a wide range of artists, including David Byrne, Fantastic Plastic Machine, Kinky, Dimitri from Paris, and more. Another fateful moment happened for DJ Afro at a party featuring Little Louie Vega. "When I moved to New York I became a regular of Louie Vega's parties, I chased him down (I was that guy that annoys the DJ when he is picking up all his stuff to go home), I pushed him in to making a record for Los Amigos Invisibles, we hit it off and started working together." DJ Afro describes his experience working with Louie: "No university could have taught me what I have learned with him". Today, DJ Afro is a successful musician, DJ, remixer and producer, always open to what the world will bring him next. About Manchildblack The name Manchild may conjure up memories of Claude Brown's searing novel, Manchild in the Promised Land, but it has quite a different history for the man himself. "I was born Derek Deeocie Gentry," Manchild confesses "but a Rastaman I knew during my time in D.C. would call me 'Manchild.' He never explained why, but when I started doing music I decided the name fit who I was musically and epitomized what I was singing about. A proponent of what he calls "Global Soul"- an amalgamation of soulful melodies over dance rhythms from Africa, Brazil and the Caribbean, Manchildblack brings to the music world uplifting and socially conscious lyrics, a bohemian sense of style, and a warm and inviting spirit that illuminates every stage he graces. A native New Yorker, Manchild launched his musical career with the band Urban Folklore, but soon felt he needed to express himself in a different way. "I was beginning to write material that was more introspective and not necessarily appropriate for the group," he explains. The audience reaction to his solo debut a month later convinced him that he had made the right decision. "That night I knew that I was finally doing what I was supposed to be doing and reaching people the way I knew I should be reaching them," Manchild states. Soon after he was performing to packed audiences at such notable venues as Blue Note, BAM Cafe, Joe's Pub, Sugar Bar, Symphony Space and even Central Park Summerstage. In 2006, Manchildblack was signed to legendary record label West End Records, releasing the critically acclaimed Awake in a Dream EP. The first single "To the Sky" aired frequently on BET J network, introducing Manchild's music and style to the masses. Manchild soon had his music on the play lists of such internationally respected DJs as Louie Vega, Gilles Peterson, Bobbito Garcia and Rich Medina. Manchildblack has continued on his musical journey as a successful New York event producer, having worked with the monthly Neo-Brazilian Fusion party ALMA NYC, and Libation, the bi-weekly event he created with Global Soul DJ/producer Ian Friday. "Doing parties is just an extension of what I do musically. Libation was the official after party for FELA! The Off-Broadway Musical and co-produced FELABRATION in honor of the birthday of musical icon Fela Kuti. "I love producing events just as much as creating music. The music played and vibe created is meant to make people feel good - and that's the same reason I do music." CREDITS: Produced by: Dj Afro Written By: Jose Luis Pardo, Derek Deeocie Gentry Published by: Jose Luis Pardo Publishing Designee, Manchild's Mind Music (ASCAP) Recorded and mixed by Dj Afro at Gozadera Studios, Brooklyn, NY Mastered by/at: Eduardo Larez @ Visionear, CA Visit us at our website: www.diversecitymusic.com Also visit: http://elafro.com/ http://www.manchildblack.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LikeDiversecityMusic http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dj-Afro/109035145786438 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Manchildblack/7158206271 Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/diversecity_dcm http://twitter.com/djafro http://twitter.com/Manchildblack For inquiries, please send email to: info@diversecitymusic.com (p) & c 2010 Goddess Entertainment, Inc.

Various>Andy Ward pres. The Friends of the Booth EP Volume 2

In this case, Ricky Morrison was the middle man that put us in touch with the one and only Andy Ward for the release of this EP. We are very pleased to be the output of such a great quality house music project from UK! "Friends of the Booth" is a name synonymous not only of a great party but also of the best soulful DJ's and producers. Various Artists Andy Ward presents The Friends of the Booth EP Volume 2 TR021 TRACKLIST AND CREDITS: 1. Groove Assassin - Afternoon Delight (GA Minesweeper Mix) Produced by Nik Moss for Groove Assassin Music 2012. Recorded @ Mo'Den. Keys by Bennet Holland. Publishing: Sunset Nights Music (BMI) 2. Soulful Session presents Rachael Calladine - Days Gone By Produced & Arranged By Schooly. Written R.CaIladine/S.PhiIlip. Publishing: Copyright Control. 3. M&S - Tramonto 4. M&S - Tramonto (Instrumental) (R. Morrison, F. Sidoli) Produced and mixed and engineered by Ricky Morrison & Fran Sidoli for M&S Productions. Additional Organ Solo by Alicia Hart. 5. DeepCitySoul feat. Yelitza - Life 6. Soul de Marin - Campoamor Sunset Produced by Soul De Marin. Mastered by Soul De Marin. 7. Soul Renegades - Talk to Me 8. Blackwax - For, With, Of Written arranged and produced by Blackwax aka Steve Reed. All instruments played by Blackwax. Mastered by Soul De Marin. Executive Producer: Tony Humphries. www.tonyrecords.net facebook.com/tonyrecordsnet twitter.com/Tony_Records info@tonyrecords.net

Ta-Ice feat. Deep Y'All Third Wire Galactica EP

A NU DEEP RECORDS release directly tested by our crew@WMC2012 with excellent feedbacks and support.
NU DEEP RECORDS continue to promote the great sound from Africa. New exclusive deep afro house release from Ta-Ice feat. Deep Y'All a.k.a. Dj Rico. 
Includes a remix by JUAN FIERRO.
(c)NU DEEP RECORDS/2012 
(P)Gotta Keep Faith Records(ASCAP) 
All rights reserved. 
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Distribution and Licensing by: 
Gotta Keep Faith Distribution 
Casella Postale 34 - 20053 Muggio' (MB) - Italy 
Fax: 0039 039.596.4679 
Contact: nudeep@gkfrecords.eu

No Solution> Northern Tales

All tracks composed & arranged by Adam Barna & Bertalan Both
Recorded in Budapest (Hungary)
* Vocals performed by Tams 'Tomee' Gyurkovits 
** Remixed by Forteba
*** Remixed by Nikos Diamantopoulos 
Produced by William 'Harley' Cataldo & Flavio 'Muscle' Romaniello for H&M Productions (www.hmproductions.it)
Master & Sound Engineering by Marco Zangirolami @ Noize Studio, Milano
Published by Harley&Muscle Publishing (Siae)
(P)(C) 2012 Little Angel Records

www.littleangelrecords.com