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—————– “Sweet n’ tight, this is a heavy cut of soul! ” TM Juke (Tru Thoughts) “There’s plenty of funky combos around these days, but these guys really do a hell of a job – and the overall sound of the record is so great!” DUSTY GROOVE CHICAGO
“TCK deliver old-school funk with a contemporary energy, enthusiasm and intelligence and if you’ve got soul this is one band that’s happy to put it out” iTunesUSA
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Visioneers new album “Hipology” is due out soon and to remind you all just how good its going to be, here is something from the Visioneers vaults. If you would like to review the forthcoming album …. find out more here
Since the late 80s Londoner Marc Mac has been converting audiences with his sophisticated take on urban soul. A hybrid concoction of breakbeat, nu-jazz, neo soul, drum and bass, and Hip Hop, its a polished sound plugged directly into the emotional highway of 21st century city living. Working under a variety of guises, his prodigious output includes his work as one half of 4hero, Visioneers, Natures Plan and Nu Era. In the late 90‘s Marc signed to Gilles Peterson’s Talking Loud Records with 4hero. 4hero went on to produce two classic albums with Talkin Loud icluding the award winning “Two Pages” & “Creating Patterns” they then set up their own label where the critically acclaimed “Play With The Changes” was released. Somewhere in this timeline, between producing music for Jill Scott to Roy Ayers, Phonte to ! Terry C! allier, Marc started another project called Visioneers releasing a set of limited 7” singles getting the attention from top eclectic DJ’s including Jazzy Jeff, Kenny Dope, Gilles Peterson & Norman Jay. Visioneers was then picked up by BBE records who released the debut album “Dirty Old Hip Hop”.
While recording this new Visioneers record, Mac began thinking how hip-hop had been a (sometimes invisible) guiding hand in his life. “The music, the fashion and culture. Although producing all kinds of music from jungle to jazz, hip-hop (or at least what is was) has always been a part of what I do in some strange and sometimes very subtle way.” Documenting this influence on Hipology.org, his very own digital scrapbook (that has also spawned the record of the same title), it’s easy to see the depth of Mac’s appreciation of hip-hop. HIPOLOGY; the album includes hand picked guest John Robinson, Notes To Self, TRAC & Baron alongside some featured musicians Luke Parkhouse, Ariya Astrobeat Arkestra & The Support Horns. The result is a real cool, funky eclectic mix of breaks,! beats, soul/jazz and freaky squeaks a great follow up ! to the debut album.
HIPOLOGY IS?
Hip.ol.ogy
“A collage or montage of elements, events, music and fashion that make up an individuals personal interpretation of Hip Hop culture.”
“They have a right to speak on it the way they see it coming up. Hip-hop is the voice of this generation. Even if you didn’t grow up in the Bronx in the ’70s, hip-hop is there for you.”
Kool Herc
Looking at your own reflection you may wonder… who are you?; Adidas sneakers, baseball caps, Timberland boots, Cazal style glasses, Varsity jackets, Nike tees & hoodies and then take a look through your DVD shelf, books or music collection… Coltrane, James Brown, Mary J Blige and even a Led Zeplin album. why?… well for me it all stems from growing up listening to hip-hop; that’s what we call Hipology.
maybe you grew up in Tokyo or London and listen to hip-hop or even New York or maybe Paris… everyone’s personal experiences and perception may be different and thats what we call Hipology. When these experiences are shared the picture of hip-hop culture becomes even bigger. Hipology.
While recording a new Visioneers record in 2011-2012 I started thinking about how much Hip Hop has played a under current role through my life. The Music, The Fashion and Culture. Although producing all kinds of music from Jungle to Jazz, Hip Hop (or at least what is was) has always been a part of what I do in some strange and sometimes very subtle way. So this kinda inspired me to start up this Website, it’s just like a little scrap book and a way for me to join some dots up, shout out some greats and try get the story straight. yeah so that’s it.
Marc Mac
PEACE.
Funk Box (Jazzy Jeff Vocal) by Marc Mac Presents: Visioneers.
Up Coming Release: Here we are again, another dose of unsung heroes from the past. All the tunes on here (bar possibly the opening tune) will be well known by the rockabilly world. However to those of you who have recently become, or are about to be infatuated with this music you are now holding a compilation of some of the rarest and desirable tunes known to the serious collectors.
Little Edith and I have now left London, and are pushing this music in the clubs of South East Asia, and Japan. It was a thrill for an old codger like me to see how many youngsters in Britain were getting into this stuff, and other forms of good music before we emigrated. At last it seems the dominance of shite music is on it’s last legs.
Yes, Yes people only 2 days left till the Prince Australia Tour starts & we have another absolute gem of a mix-tape. The Third installment of our “Midnight Mix-tape” tributes to PRINCE! This one is thanks to our man local Soul, Funk & Hip Hop DJ Trey.
Run Time: 90 Mins
Soul Of Sydney, Soul Sounds & Mama Feel-Good Funk Collective will be throwing down the goodness this weekend with a stack PRINCE inspired SOUL, FUNK & BOOGIE as well a solid dose of PRINCE gems from 10pm THIS SATURDAY (MAY 12th).THE PRINCE AFTER PARTY – TRIBUTE!Right after the Concert from 10pm – Late This Saturday (May 12th).Hosted by Soul of Sydney DJ’s & Friends:
GOT TO LOVE THIS KIND OF ENTHUSIASM, Local Prince fans getting into it by baking Prince Cup-Cakes!
Got to love music heads who can bake!
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RUN TIME: 60 Mins
Our main man & resident Block Party DJ & Juzlikedat dropped this Prince Australian Tour Mixtape last night, A high selection of tracks from the most talented Artist of our time…Loving this mix and getting pretty excited for this concert too!
Look out Juzzlikedat throwing down the goodness this Saturday night at The Prince Tribute – After Party.
Soul Of Sydney, Soul Sounds & Mama Feel-Good Funk Collective will be throwing down the goodness this weekend with a stack PRINCE inspired SOUL, FUNK & BOOGIE as well a solid dose of PRINCE gems from 10pm THIS SATURDAY (MAY 12th).
THE PRINCE AFTER PARTY – TRIBUTE!
Right after the Concert from 10pm – Late This Saturday (May 12th).
EMAIL US soulofsydney@gmail.com or JOIN THE GROUP FOR INFO HERE
Also Look out for more of our Midnight Mix-Tapes dropping at Midnight on Twitter & Online & Facebook
PRINCE TRIBUTE MIXTAPE #1 – MIDNIGHT MIXTAPE BY SOUL OF SYDNEY DJ’S
As Prince Fans around Sydney get ready to experience the man live at performances kicking off next Friday, we though it was about time we dropped a few mix-tapes just to remind everyone just how prolific & extremely talented the man actually is & how much the music world owes to such a talent.
This is part of our “Midnight Mix-Tape” tribute to Prince, It is more a selection of cuts you need to know about as a SOUL, FUNK fan rather than a mix of the Prince run of the mill hits that everyone knows.
Hope you enjoy the mixes.
Also Look out for more of our Midnight Mix-Tapes dropping at Midnight on Twitter & Online & Facebook
Our main man & resident Block Party DJ & Juzlikedat dropped this Prince Australian Tour Mixtape last night, A high selection of tracks from the most talented Artist of our time…Loving this mix and getting pretty excited for this concert too!
Look out Juzzlikedat throwing down the goodness this Saturday night at The Prince Tribute – After Party.
Soul Of Sydney, Soul Sounds & Mama Feel-Good Funk Collective will be throwing down the goodness this weekend with a stack PRINCE inspired SOUL, FUNK & BOOGIE as well a solid dose of PRINCE gems from 10pm THIS SATURDAY (MAY 12th).
THE PRINCE AFTER PARTY – TRIBUTE!
Right after the Concert from 10pm – Late This Saturday (May 12th).
Hosted by Soul of Sydney DJ’s & Friends:
EMAIL US soulofsydney@gmail.com or JOIN THE GROUP FOR INFO HERE
Also Look out for more of our Midnight Mix-Tapes dropping at Midnight on Twitter & Online & Facebook
PRINCE TRIBUTE MIXTAPE #1 – MIDNIGHT MIXTAPE BY SOUL OF SYDNEY DJ’S
As Prince Fans around Sydney get ready to experience the man live at performances kicking off next Friday, we though it was about time we dropped a few mix-tapes just to remind everyone just how prolific & extremely talented the man actually is & how much the music world owes to such a talent.
This is part of our “Midnight Mix-Tape” tribute to Prince, It is more a selection of cuts you need to know about as a SOUL, FUNK fan rather than a mix of the Prince run of the mill hits that everyone knows.
Hope you enjoy the mixes.
Also Look out for more of our Midnight Mix-Tapes dropping at Midnight on Twitter & Online & Facebook
In a fitting tribute to for Keith Haring on his 54th birthday today, we bring you a super rare 5 hour Larry Levan interview & mix hosted on BBC radio 6.
In a fitting tribute to for Keith Haring on his 54th birthday today, we bring you a super rare 5 hour Larry Levan interview & mix hosted on BBC radio 6.
OUR HOUSE SYDNEY: BRINGING YOU BACK THAT REAL SPIRIT OF HOUSE & ITS DISCO ROOTS !
Soul of Sydney Podcast #21: ‘Honour Confers Your Crown’: Sade Ausralian Tour Mix by DJ Trey (facebook.com/djtrey)
5 Dec 2011
Get it touch for a on our SOUL OF SYDNEY FAN PAGE or GROUP or shoot us an email at soulofsydney@gmail.com for download link
DJ Trey, our man local selector of all things BLISSFULLY SOULFUL has put together this inspiring Sade Australian tour mix for us for everyone still feeling the magic from last nights concert and the lucky ones like me who are going tonight.
Late night SOUL & R&B music right here with our latest podcast by DJ Trey, who seems to be one of the few Sydney DJ’s who still actually drops Soul Jams like this around town. The mix is put together as a promo mix for the upcoming Eric Benet live show.
Track List
1. Chocolate Legs (Live) – Eric Benet & The David Foster Band
2. Spend My Life With You – Eric Benet Ft. Tamia
3. Femininity – Eric Benet
4. You’re The Only One – Eric Benet
5. We Gone Ride – Najee Ft. Eric Benet
6. Stir It Up – Eric Benet
7. Why – Eric Benet Ft. The Roots
8. That’s Just My Way – Eric Benet
9. Love, Patience & Time – Eric Benet
10. Can I Just Call You – Eric Benet
11. Loving Your Best Friend – Eric Benet
12. Don’t Let Go – Eric Benet
13. Spiritual Thang – Eric Benet
14. Take It – Eric Benet Ft. Chrisette Michelle
15. The Hunger – Eric Benet
16. Georgy Porgy – Eric Benet
17. Love Don’t Love Me – Eric Benet
18. Weekend Girls – Eric Benet
19. More Than Just A Girlfriend – Eric Benet
20. Why You Follow Me – Eric Benet
21. Where Does The Love Go – Eric Benet
22. Spanish Fly (Original BB Version) – Eric Benet
23. Superwoman – Eric Benet Ft. Boney James
24. Summer Love – Eric Benet Ft. India Benet
25. * Let’s Stay Together – Eric Benet
Just caught the news that French DJ Mehdi R.I.P son..
French electro music producer and DJ Mehdi has died overnight after he fell off the roof of his Paris house during celebrations with friends.
The hip hop star, whose real name was Mehdi Faveris-Essadi, reportedly suffered fatal injuries after the roof of his Paris home gave way, France Soir newspaper reports.
Fabrice Desprez, from the music promotion company Phunkster, told the newspaper the 34-year-old was standing on a mezzanine in his home when it collapsed, sending three people to hospital.
A representative from Mehdi’s PR company told celebrity website TMZ the gathering at Medhi’s home was held to celebrate the birthday of DJ Riton.
After news of his death began to come to light, Mehdi’s fans and collaborators took to Twitter to express their condolences.
Bob Cornelius Rifo from electro group The Bloody Beetroots tweeted: “R.I.P. Dj MEHDI. The void he has left behind is unbearable. Love you, Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo.”
Groove Armada said: “One of the loveliest men I have ever met. Massive condolences to his family.”
DJ Steve Aoki tweeted: “Rest in peace to my brother forever here and in the after life djmehdi. i love u and miss u.”
The Paris Social Club posted a message on their Facebook page which said they would close their doors for one night to honour Mehdi.
“Following the death of DJ Mehdi, we have made the exceptional decision to close the club tonight. An evening of silence in honor of the artist. Thank you for not commenting on this status,” the notice said.
Medhi leaves behind his wife Fafi, who is a famous graffiti artist and former model.
Hot off the press our man local musician,producer & DJKatalyst put together this dope podcast.
This mixtape together as a prelude to my upcoming album – DEEP IMPRESSIONS out in September.Apart from a few sneaky edits (to highlight the moments used by some of the best producers to have turned on a sampler) the tunes are as they appear on the original wax. This series is dedicated to one of my musical inspirations and heroes The Left Rev Eugene McDaniel’s who passed away 29th July 2011. If your reading this and don’t know who the great man was…… do yourself a favour and get familiar! This is Part 1…. more in the series to follow so stay tuned…
I just heard on twitter via Junior Sandchez that Darryl Pandy, The ground breakingChicago housevocalist has has passed away today.He will always be remembered in the House ciricles for the musical legacy he left including A cover of Isaac Hayes‘ “I Can’t Turn Around” he did with Farley Jackmaster Funkc called ‘Love Cant Turn Around’. The groundbreaking cut introduced the world to the House sound that was generally confined to Chicago & Detroit clubs & warehouses at the time. It was the first house record to reach top 10 on it’s release and paved the way for the vocal house sounds we know today.
We thought it would be fitting to remind everyone what this man did for real House music by paying tribute to the man and his musical legacy.
RIP Darryl Pandy!
Farley Jackmasterfunk & Darry Pandy – Love Cant Turn Around
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Ok we never get too political on here, but I was actually just reading the tweets on #Egypt and have a guess what tune popped up on shuffle…
The Egyptian Lover – Egypt Egypt
Classic 808 Electro banger if there has ever been one..
If your keen on the 80′s Electro & Classic RAP vibes like this then stay close to our good mates @ COLD CRUSH for mixtapes, write ups and club nights pushing the old school sounds in Sydney.
1. Craig Mack – Get Down
2. Dj Cam – The Nautilus
3. Dj Kentaro – Tasogare Highway High
4. Oh No – Kashmere bonus beats
5. Rednose Distrikt – Mo’s
6.N.O.R.E – Nothin’ (instrumental)
7. Black Sheep – The Choice is yours
8. Oh No – Chump
9. Cookin’ on 3 Burners – Settle the Score (edseven remix)
10. Bama and the Family – Feeling Good
11. Jimmy Edgar – Morris Nightingale Theme
12. Jackhigh – So Many Ways (Jackhigh remix)
13. Waajeed – Pride
14. Ammoncontact – Drops
15. Africa Hitech – One Two
16. Masters at Work – Jus a little Dope
17. Waajeed – Fire
18. Grooveman Spot – Social change
Local DJ/Producer who has played alongside artists including Roots Manuva, Only Child, Bassnectar, Aim, Ursula Rucker, Domu, Alice Russell, Quantic, dj Spooky.
He has been putting together some very crafty sets pushing everything from Hip Hop, Dub, Funk, Jazz, Future Soul, Broken Beat and Electronica. He has even been featured as a guest mix for Ninja tune‘s Solid Steel radio show.putting together. Check out more info,remixes and mixtapes here;
“Sweet n’ tight, this is a heavy cut of soul! ” TM Juke (Tru Thoughts)
MARK DECLIVE LOWE (NZ/LA) W/ NIA ANDREWS at THE CROFT INSTITUTE
