Desperate Situation

Munich based, Lisbon born, Alkalino brings you a simple yet moving and true to the street version of this track. You really feel the greatness of the original even though it has been edited for the dancefloor.

Born in Lisbon, currently living in Munich, Lino Rodrigues also known for his Linosaur alter-ego started Djing around 1990. He released his first maxi-single in 1996: Lo fi - Reflections (Question of time records). In 2008 he was co-founder of the digital label Estimativa, followed by his solo label Audaz and in 2011 Much Love (Vinyl label) is launched! Releases on: Mo's Ferry, Audaz, Naked Lunch, Much Love, Estimativa, Clubstream Green, Dikso, Real American Records, Bonzai, Honiara, Rip N Burn Germany, Chienkollective, Troia Recordings....

Check out his beatport page for a few more dope ones, like Breaking Bad.

Someone I used to Know: DB Style

Daniel Bortz grabbed my attention with his edit of of Jame's Blake's Limit to your love. He has been smashing dj sets and dropping great tracks all throughout 2011. He just reposted this edit of the Gotye track 'Somebody that i used to know' feat Kimbra. The original of this track is very infectious with the vocals reminiscent of a melancholy 80's ballad. Kimbra's vocals complement and contrast making this a solid track to edit into a jamming deep dance track. DB does just that by focusing on the lazy yet full bass line while he highlights the title lyric throughout the edit. Backed with a signature DB thump, this tune does not let down As per usual Daniel has managed to capture the best parts of a great track and delivers a dancefloor ready version of this tight piece of music. Keep the dope jams coming Daniel, and thanks for the download!

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Oh and here's the original video which is pretty cool as well.

Everything She Wants

Alexis Raphael is a Creche Resident in London who has had a big release on Hot Waves this year called 'Spaceship'. Hailing from London, his tunes are garnering some big support across the underground. This little edit of Wham will get the floor moving every time. Yet another great free dl during the holidays. Look out for A.R. in 2012 as Hot Creations prepares to drop his EP early in the year. With record labels such as Nervous NYC, Lower East, Hot Creations and Waves, all signing him up, heads up for some great future releases for this one. Thanks for the track Alexis! Happy Holidays!

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M.A.M. Holiday Love: Daft Punk Around the World Remix

The holiday season brings out the giving spirit in so many people. SO many great edits and free download gifts have hit the webs in the last week to celebrate the season. I love this time of year! For today's post we are featuring yet another wonderful free remix gift from one of the groups we have been following on 'motional since day 1, MAM. THis time they are on the remix duties for a legendary Daft Punk track, Around the World. I cant think of a better track to give away for the holidays. Matt and Miguel have put their signature 'french touch' on this tracks bass line as well as a delightful piano riff that will surely get the hands up. Thanks to MAM for the DL and be sure to check out Miguel and Matt's label Outcross Records.

Merry Christmas from 'Motional Music. Thank you for supporting the blog throughout this year and coming by from time to time to see what we have in store for you.

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Soul Clap Holiday Love: George Clinton edit

More holiday love rolls out via the Soul Clap Freep. As always a sample of the W+L black release in stores now!

" Wether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanza or something else, this time of year, oh loyal Clappers, is the perfect time to get together with people you love and celebrate life! Here on the mothership we know that dancing is one of the best celebrations of all and we're encouraging you, our amazing Clapper family to celebrate by Shaking Those Fries. It's our 1st tribute to one of the greatest figures in our musical lives, George Clinton, and it's one of the 4 tracks on our Soul Clap Edits IV EP that just dropped on Wolf + Lamb Black. This is the first round of edits we've released since Extravaganza so we're super excited to share it with you and most importantly to thank you for such a mind-blowing 2011 by giving away Shake Those Fries FREE for you, the Clappers of the universe to download and enjoy with your family and friends this holiday season :)

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM OUR PLANET TO YOURS!

-The Clap"

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So....Good....

No19 going really big this time with an EP by Louie Fresco with Russ Yallop on remix duties! Who could ask for anything more.

Secret Button makes Sandwiches

Alland's Byallo's Secret Button Bureau just dropped another bootleg edit of a classic jam by the Detroit Grand Pubah's. SBB edit takes the track on a deep and smooth ride and delivers a fresh take on this classic jam. Sandwiches is a classic track that has been shaking dance floors since it's 2000 release on Throw. The group were nominated for "Outstanding Funk Artist / Group" at the Detroit Music Awards in 2002. Rolling Stone called them "a group to watch..... this dynamic duo never ceases to amaze with creative use of found sound, foreboding vocals, and bizarre costumes". The group run their own record label, Detelefunk, on which they release their own music and that of other artists. Learn more about the Pubah's here or here.

You can buy the original version of Sandwiches by Detroit Grand Pubahs online. In fact, they just re-released it with a 3 part series of techno remixes. You should buy them, or cop the wax of the original at Discogs.com. Don't be a cheapskate, support the music you love and the talented artists who make it. Thanks for the DL Alland!

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Echoes of Silence

Early XO-mas present from The Weeknd with this gift . Echoes of Silence is the third in a series of self released, free mix tapes from the Toronto soon to be superstar.

Falling Swans

With some big tracks recently out on Lower East and Akbal, Death on a Balcony is one to watch in 2012!.

Prince Wildkats

Wildkats Prince edit. Sign's is a great track and the Kats put a sweet dance twist on it. Cheers to free downloads and sweet edits. Heat.

Wildkats are a production collective formed in East London when Edinburgh DJ's Stuart Sandeman & Scott Dickie met US import Corey Baker.

After sharing ideas over a booming warehouse bass bin they decided to get into the studio. Pulling influences from 80s Funk and New York Disco they began to develop their sound; an energetic combination of groove led house and dubby disco with their trademark Wildkat baseline. Inspired by the new wave of contemporary house music fusing 80s drums, synths and bass sounds, Wildkats have put their own stamp on this with their catchy edits and raw dance floor killers.

Since their inception last summer their tracks have caught the attention of some of the biggest names in the dance music community with support coming from Hot Natured, Wolf + Lamb, Crosstown Rebels, Lee Curtiss, Droog, Jamie Jones, M A N I K and Soul Clap. All of which have tried and tested these across some of the globes most proliphic dance floors from Sonar to Burning Man, Glastonbury and Ibiza's mecca DC10. 2011 has proved to be an essential introduction for these boys with releases lined up with various imprints. Their forthcoming 'System Crank' release with Russ Yallop on Hot Creations is already creating quite a stir across the dance community and receiving notary kudos as the Essential Tune Contender on the UK's Radio One show. We look forward to forthcoming releases on Hot Waves, Stranjjur, Lower East, Neim and Akbal Music.

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'Motional Mix Series: Vol 2

Our second podcast is mixed by the writers of 'motional. Shawn E and Chaney. Many of the tracks in the mixed have been featured on the blog in previous posts. We hope you enjoy the mix!

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Youth Foskey EDITS and Larry

Youth strikes again with two hot downloads from his youth edit's project. Dope as usual, two great party jams. If you remember we have posted about Luke Foskey previously on the blog. His edit of Talking heads This must be the place is one of my favorite examples of a top notch edit effort. These two jams will definitely keep the party going strong. Enjoy!

Class Action -Party Time - Youth Edits : DOWNLOAD

Irrellevant Celebs - I can - Youth Edit : DOWNLOAD

PS: Larry Levan did this up right the first time around. Larry was the man.

'motional interviews: deep inside with Lee Webster

We present to you an interview as well as an exclusive track from Lee Webster. I was introduced to his music through a close music friend of mine from OZ. She sent me the link to his soundcloud page for a track called Your Body was inside. It is a JAM. This got me listening and peeling back the layers of tunes on his page, house, techno, hip hop, disco, and, on 'n on. Before to long i had mixed a few of the tracks, and to my delight they were rocking. Perfect tunes for a party vibe, after hours, making out, and well, whatever you want bro. Was able to connect with Lee for an interview and an exclusive 'motional download of one of his slow and sexy, deep and funky, fingerbanging JAMS! Ladies and Gentlemen, Lee Webster.

Step 1: Hit play

Tony Lee - Love So Deep (Lee's hairy vag re-rub)

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Step 2: read interview:

We have read that you are from the UK but now live in Spain. When did you move to spain and what is your favorite thing about barcelona? Do you miss living in london?


i grew up in a boring sub-urban city with terrible nightlife and music culture. Our only alternative to the nightclubs churning out bad chart music was to make parties in squats or in the middle of the woods, and this is what I did for a good few years before I came to Barcelona. But that scene can be hard on your body and mind so I was looking for a way out…


how does that influence your music?

I wasn't into House or Disco so much until I started living in Barcelona, I listened to a some Garage which was big when i was growing up and ultimately came to influence me further down the line, but mainly i would listen to hip hop or my mum´s record collection which was anything from Nirvana to Massive Attack and everything in between.


You live pretty close to the white isle, is Ibizia still amazing or is there another spot you prefer to be a party tourist?

I don't like Ibiza its trashy and shit. I would only return if i could build a time machine and visit back when it was about hippies, love and music, although outside of parties, the island itself especially in the North is beautiful… I think Barcelona still has some way to go before it rivals other cities but its getting there… I see London is pretty pumping these days if you can put up with all the skinny jeans and mustaches...


words i think of when listening to your tracks: cosmic deep sex disco future house. What words come to mind when you listen to your tracks?

Vaginas, orgy, ice cream, gangstas, lesbians, DP, lubrication, zebra, breasts...


Your sound ranges across a wide spectrum of influence and style. Your house and hip hop have a nod to the classics while you keep it sounding fresh and new. You have described it as Dope & Deep, What inspires you to write this type of music?

I don't think about it so much, i just make stuff that makes me buzz. I get some really nice feedback from the sound cloud community, its nice to know someone is listening and enjoying the vibes, I may not be technically polished like many people out there but I hope my love of dance music comes through on what i make, when people from across the world tell me they are playing my joints in clubs i get a special warm feeling in my balls...


We at motional are big fans of your George Michael - Monkey (lw bananas edit), what is your take on the edit craze that has been sweeping the underground over the last few years? Overdone or essential?

Edits are fun! Yeah theres loads about, some are shit, some are amazing. I personally love making edits as i find i often hear something in a track that I love and i want other people to love it too, i guess edits for me are as much about reviving something that i feel deserves more attention as they are about making something new for the dance floor.


Aside from George Michael you have also edited Janet Jackson and other Pop tracks, what is your favorite Pop track of all time?

Dennis Edwards feat. Siedah Garret - Don't Look any further. The video makes me smile too...


Your Soundcloud page is STACKED with solidly produced originals, remixes, and edits, how long have you been making tracks?

Ive been making noises since my early teen years, Ive only been making House and Disco for the past couple of years...


What labels do you release on and what are some of your favorite labels?

The first label to show me love here was Digital Delight - a fantastic label based in Barcelona by some extra smooth players. The label has grown to receive a lot of attention recently which has been excellent for anyone associated with it, and it continues to grow and impress the right people. It also has a sister label- Sultry Vibes, on which i have released a collaborative EP with Sishi Roesh called Dope Slangin´ Motel.


Name a few current dj's you are into, producers?

Bubba, Chris James, Sishi Roesh, Miguel Puente, Diego Moreno, Damian Uzabiaga, Whim-e, Mike Fisher, Chembass, Nobody knows, Rebel, Eats Everything, Marcin Czubala, San Soda, Jamie Jones, Richy Ahmed, Lee Foss, Manik, Jonny Cruz, DOTB, Soul Clap, DJ T, Sergio Bernardi...


do you dj at all or perform live?

Im working on a live set right now, will be ready soon… Few gigs coming up in the future...


Hardware? Software?Or both? Tell us about your studio and your favorite piece of gear/vst/program/ect.

I don't have a studio, I just have my macbook and some basic monitors. I would love to own some analog equipment one day, until then I have my much loved Ableton and some plug-ins. My fave VST would have to be Izotope Ozone- the incredible mastering suite with some amazing presets… As i don't have any analog synths, I ilke to hunt the sound I need and sample it directly, maybe from the break of a track, an intro… something I learned from Hiphop.


Your RA page describes when you moved to spain you really became fascinated with peoples old records. Do you still dig in the crates, records stores, and buddies catalogues for classic jams?

Im lucky enough to be friends with a massive House head (Lyonel) who has some proper good house and disco on wax. I owe a lot of my influences in House music to him and his records, he's just started producing so you can expect to hear some dope shit from him somewhere soon. I also spend hours listening to obscure R&B from the 90s, new wave from the 80s and early disco and House on the internet. Youtube has revolutionized crate digging for me as it allows me to go off on a path and surf the associated videos for hours, after a starting point of one particular video you can end up in some crazy places...


Found anything good lately?

Yeah this guy on youtube called Harlemnightsmusic who owns all these classic synths and he makes these really cool triply videos of him playing his own versions of classic 80s synth pop and Disco.


Anything upcoming we should be on the look out for?

Some really cool things happening with Marcin Czubala´s new label- Your Mamas Friend, something on a Digital Delight compilation, a mega cool new label starting up which I can't tell you about yet, an upcoming release on a very well known label, my new live set coming soon, Im going to make a porno…


You would have to write the soundtrack! Tell us a bit about the track we are featuring, thanks by the way for the exclusive download!

Its a track built around a loop taken from Tony Lee´s Love so Deep, pretty basic but thats how i like it...


Thanks for the chat, keep up the great work Lee! We look forward to your future releases!

Thanks for the support <3

Cruel Intentions

Miguel Puente has had a hot streak of very playable tracks as of late. This one is one of my favorite Puente joints and Miguel has offered the DL through Purp and Soul, see below! Born in 1986, in Monterrey, Mexico, Miguel Puente took an interest at a very young age in music. He was influenced by a number of instruments including the drums, piano, and flute. Radiohead, Pink Floyd, Run DMC, and Jay-Z are just of few of the many influences from a young age. It was no surprise that Miguel would have such a big involvement in this industry as an adult.Electronic music is the main focus for Miguel. He really wanted to take his passion and skill for this to develop his career as a producer/Dj.

In 2005, he began to gig at various parties and clubs in Mexico.If you know anything about Miguel, you will know that over the years he has developed himself into a confident producer. He is always driving himself to endless possibilities in creating sounds that express his originality as an artist. Production being such an astronomical part of the musician he is, Miguel wanted to know everything about the direct design of sound. Over the past few years, Miguel’s over-powering ability to create sounds, has made him develop an advanced way of looking, and forseeing where electronic music is heading.

Becoming a part of Digital Delight in 2008, opened up even more of a drive, and expanded his imagination in building himself as Dj and Producer. You can only expect Miguel to bring out the soul-full house, and disco-tech flow out of the diverse ensemble of Digital Delight. Funky floods pour out colours of old-school flares, mixed with new spices, giving him the reputation of an innovative artist, that brings out the groove in all of us. Miguel has shared booths with artist like Zev (Wolf+Lamb), Shaun Reeves (Wolf+Lamb), Le Loup (Wolf+Lamb), Jay Shepheard (Compost), Yakine (Supplement Facts), Camea (Clink), Adultnapper (Ransom Note), Stimming (Diynamic), HOSH (Diynamic), Solomun (Diynamic), Joachim Spieth (Kompakt), Tobi Neumann (Cocoon).

P.Diddy......Really?

What do you eventually get when a global superstar spends summer after summer visiting the notoriously amazing raves at DC10 on the island of Ibiza? You get a musical collaboration that takes things to a new level. This is exactly what has happened with hip hop legend, P. Diddy. Linking up with Isreali techno DJ/producer Guy Gerber, the pair have came up with 'Tourist Trap', and named themselves 11:11. At some point in the future a full collaboration album from the pair will also be released, but 'Tourist Trap' is the track doing damage on disco to techno dancefloors across the world right now. We arent 100% sure on a release date for this track yet but we dont know its got a remix package from heaven, with Jamie Jones, Soul Clap, Visionquest, Renaissance Man, and David K all carrying out their own takes along with the Original version.

Heating Up

Out now on Visionquest. My Favorite Robot's follow up to Still In My Heart ,With vocals reminiscent of Ian Curtis and a gutter-funk baseline Forest Fires will surely have you " screaming for oxygen"

All by myself....

Hotness from Solomun, Everyday I See You Alone is a beast of a track. Nasty and dark this is definitely a tune to make everyone wiggle and shake. A huge bass line and hands in the air vocals makes this one to remember!

Gots to have Faith!!!

Faith Evans getting two huge reworks coming straight out of Bristol. Once known only for its breakbeat sounds, this city is now one the biggest house hot spots around. Both tracks out now on Futureboogie and can be found here (B&S) and (Coat of Arms)

Juicy

BeatStreet present...
BeatStreet - Free EP 001 by We Are BeatStreet
Free E.P 001! A solid E.P compiled solely of massive remixes and edits of popular records produced by some of the BeatStreet residents, alongside good friends.

First up is Will Crawshaw, with his much anticipated rework of 'Biggie Smalls - Juicy'. Bringing a smooth deep vibe, which justifys the quality of the original in a whole new sense. There's been a fantastic reaction about this particular edit, so get it while it's hot. A must have.

Secondly, we have a collaboration between BeatStreet's Jonny Hopkinson & Will Crawshaw. A pumped up edit of 'Oliver Cheatham - Get Down Saturday Night'. Hard hitting beats and a driving bassline turn this old groover into something you can really get down to!

Then we have a truly astonishing remix of 'Gnarls Barkley - Crazy'. An anthem of a track in itself, and only one man that could only do this remix justice, a man who needs no introduction if you've ever been out in Leeds - Alcatraz Harry. Good friend of the BeatStreet crew, we've got a feeling you'll be seeing him popping up a lot more. He's brought some deep chicago house vibes to the plate with this remix, amazing production and next level creativity. Big.

Lastly to finish off the E.P, we have newcomer CJay. Straight in with what only can be described as a HUGE remix of 'Patrice Rushen - Feels So Real'. Big nu disco vibes in this one, bringing the original well up to date.

#OCCUPYDANCEFLOOR

New release out on Beatport from the Netherlands own Kraak & Smaak feat Romananthony. With big remixes from Chocolate Puma, Hint,and Solomun (my favorite!!), there definitely won't be protesters crowding your plaza dropping this tune.
Bonus mix <--- from Kraak & Smaak

Limited Edition Tilly

Til von Sein's album LTD features guest some sweet guest collabs from Tigerskin, Chopstick, Catz n Dogz, Fritz Kalkbrenner, Aera, John Hester, and more. With a wide range within the chill and deep side of the electronic spectrum of sounds, this album delivers in so many unexpected ways. My favorite jam is the title track LTD. Tilly takes you on a drifting ride with this little jem, disco stabs gently roll in and out over a swirling hat pattern. Very nice tune. For more on TVS, head over to his soundcloud page. See below for a recent mini mix he made to promote the album release. JAMZ!!!

Inner Circles Vol 1

Inner Circles Vol. 1. by Lower East

With the release scheduled at the end of November,Inner Circles Vol. 1 features works from a decadent selection of up and coming and established artists. Dexter Kane and Gav Memnos have come together to offer a dance floor filling modern classic 'Dirty Cash'. Cozzy D and Dodha dropping a bass heavy number with lush padsand an old school deep house groove in the form of 'White Lightning'. One of the bigger numbers on this release comes from No.19 and Hot Creations rising star, Miguel Puenta. Filled with low sub bass and a chuggy 4 on the floor, this is the one you pull when your ready to get things moving!

The weather outside is frightful, but the R&B is so delightful

"Silly rabbit, Trix are made for kids thought you know that"......classic

Hot Waves 002

After the phenomenal success of the first Hot Waves compilation, Hot Creations sister label, Hot Waves releases the second volume featuring releases from the labels heavyweights, Lee Foss, Robert James, Russ Yallop & M A N I K. The album also showcases some newly signed talent like Matt Fear and Sean Roman. Here's a sneak peak at Hot Waves 002 due to be released on Nov. 14 and is sure to make waves!!!

Evel Diablo

Heard this one on a Bonar Bradberry mix from the Dog and Pony Radio show. Love this tracks wobbly synths and jamming vocal refrains. Overlaid with a guitar groove that just makes your ass want to shake, this tune is a winner. Neil has been the head jock at El Diablo's Social Club in Manchester since 2003. Sharing the booth with pretty much all the hottest disco dj's of the modern day, he knows his way around a dj set and a dancefloor or two. Get it on your platter here. RR003 - EVIL K'NEIL - TO RACK & RUIN VOL. 2 by neildiablo

For the love of ....

New label coming out of Leeds, Love Not Money is the brainchild of DJ and Producer Luke Pompey and is set for its first release next month. Already a huge buzz behind the label with support from Julio Bashmore, Coat of Arms, Art Department, Jamie Jones, Miguel Campbell etc..... This label is sure to bring the heat!!!!!

Out Nov 10
LNM001 - Scott Harrack - Finding The One - EP by Love Not Money

Out Dec 12 Real Nice & Cubiq - Had Enough EP

Hipper than Hipstaz

Cooler than the guy that fixes your caramel macchiato pretends to be, Pillow Talk's debut release on Life & Death (imprint started by Tale of Us), The Come Back EP crosses the conventional genre descriptions with a true dancefloor bomb that everyone can get behind. Featured on Laura Jones Fabric Promo and already getting serious play (and props) from a wide range of DJs, from the deep & soulful Wolf + Lamb and Soul Clap crews all the way to the banging bass centric Justin Martin, I'm sure this San Fransisco duo will be whispering sweet nothings in our ears for a while.

Coming to America !

Edit Murphy STRIKES AGAIN! We saw the Motown Edits drop last month with huge response. Mercy and It's gonna be have been on replay in my studio, car, ipod, and mixes ever since. Dancefloor tested, the Motown edits are crowd pleasers. This one is no different and delivers one of the best versions of this track to date. This remix really takes the track deeper and a bit more introverted than the original or the Ahmed stomper. This is by far my favorite version of the modern hit by Miguel Campbell of previous 'motional fame, outcross records, and Hot creations. Don't sleep on this one, it will be gone before you know it! Smashing!

Pets Recordings

Catz and Dogz imprint Pets Recordings is at it again. Celebrating 18 months in business with the release of "Friends Will Carry You Home" a compilation of exclusive new material split over three EP's. The second in the series features new tracks by Bubba and Maceo Plex that are sure to keep things moving. Look for this release coming soon! (11/7 Vinyl 11/14 Digital)

Kastle

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His music can be described as a mix of R & B, atmospheric Dubstep, 2 step, Future Garage, you get the point, its forward thinking bass music and its wonderfully melodic. Here's a remix he did for the Weeknd!

The Slug

Falling hot on the heels of their smash remix of Different Morals and a release of their own on Hot Creations, Clockwork (c/w) is at again. The Slug is a late night masterpiece with eerie vocals and a low slung bass line that's sure to please.

In the Begining There was........

Classic 1980 NYC disco jam, later remixed and female vocals added by Paradise Garage's own Larry Levan, this original cut is a piece of house music history.

All your systems.....

Grab your pacifier and glow sticks, cause this shit is a rave CLASSIC!!!!!!!

Maison Musique

Once a Hip-Hop DJ from the ghettos of Paris, world-renowned techno/house music producer Alain Ho aka DJ Yellow is credited towards developing what is now recognized as the “French electronic sound” – starting with the launch of Yellow Productions with Bob Sinclar in 1993 – hosting Dimitri From Paris and Alexander Robotnick – to his current imprint, Composite Records, that he shares with Tiago Fragateiro – hosting Dubfire, Dyed Soundorom and Alex Arnout.

Always staying ahead of the curve, Yellow has touched on many genres within his own musical productions and has put forth some of the most beautifully haunting deep house tracks this year.

Huge support by Seth Troxler and Maya Jane Coles on this one


Getting deep down nasty


A free edit of the Nina Simone Classic Feeling Good Here

Don't Spread Rumors!

Classic jam of the day. Rumors, brought to you by Timex Social Club. What a tune!

nobody fucks with the Jesus!

Jesus Pablo was a recent discovery of a good pal of mine, who then in turn got my ear turning towards his grooves. JP's house sits on the tech side, but has a real streak of melody and groove. His key skills are out of this world as is his sense of tonal progressions. Here is one of his more recent tunes on the remix shift for The Guzalos on their track called Uno. Check this out and prepare to be uplifted as this jam does not let down. Also, check out his remix of Modja's classic vocal ditty, Lady. (free download!) Thanks for the DL Jesus! Keep your ears out for upcoming tunes from this maestro as he has some great output !

It a Spiritual Thing

[Suara 041] Benny Rodrigues - It's A Spiritual Thing by Suara

Suara comes back to release vinyl with the first record on the label of Benny Rodrigues, well know for his releases on Be As One, Ovum or Saved. "It's A Spiritual Thing" is an old school track very dreamy and timeless, the deepest side of this Dutch techno militant. Patrick Chardronnet (Connaisseur / Poker Flat) made his very own interpretation. The result is something really deep and epic, a lovely piece of house music. The second track of Benny is also named "House Music" and keeps that classic way of the whole EP. The original is a dancefloor peak time tune, quite toolish but with a very powerful groove. Bulgarian duo Surrealism (liebe*detail / Dig Deeper) keep the 90's feeling, but bringing it to a disco mode. His "Daft Funk" remix reminds the gold times of the French touch. 4 tracks and 4 different styles, but the same spirit.

Ellum me tell ya something!!!

After a string of hits in the past year, showing up on labels like Hot Creations, Visionquest, Crosstown, Turbo, and Get Physical; Maceo Plex/Maetrik is starting his own imprint and releasing its first EP. Ellum Audio's inaugural record is scheduled to drop on Nov. 21. with two sex nasty tracks from Mr. Plex, "Stay High Baby & Aint That Love" There is no doubt that this label will be one to watch!!!!

Lip Syncing

Green Velvet has always rocked top notch jams. He and Russoul got in the studio to put this beast of a jam together. The bouncy percussion is poised to move your body. Not much else to say about this one, enjoy!

'motional mix series #1

Here's a mix I made last weekend. Many of the tracks i have featured here on 'motional are contained within. Hope you enjoy the mix, it was recorded live on two technics and a mixer with serato as well as a couple vinyl cuts. We will feature mixes that have been made just for this blog from time to time. It shall be called the 'motional mix series. Hope you enjoy it!

Freebies

Whoaaahh! A whole mess of Tiger and Woods edits courtesy of Future Classics!
Tiger and Woods "Wiki & Leaks" 01-15 by As You Like It

Don't Trust a Big Butt and a Smile.......

After its near death at the hands of its bastard child(dubstep), garage is starting to make itself heard once again. Fresh off his 'Tarantula' and 'Set The Tone' EPs, Ossie gives us a nice lil mix of a familiar 90's destroyer for a free download Here

Go Brooklyn, Go Brooklyn

Medlar's "Terrell" hit dancefloors hard when it dropped back in June with its Moodymann-like atmospherics. Now, Wolf Music has enlisted UK production duo Bicep to turn in some remixes for the upcoming Wolf 009 sampler EP. Made during the New York leg of the pair's recent tour, "Terrell (Bicep's Brooklyn Shuffle)" moves the track in a subtly different direction. Gone is the original's Tammi Terrell sample, replaced instead by echoed car horns and a spoken word sample that reaffirms the obvious, "New York is the shit man." Musically, the remix retains the original's chunky chords but gains some finger snaps and a strobing '90s US garage snare pattern. The resulting track blends the best of '90s Detroit and gay New York to create a fresh-sounding hybrid that will easily work discerning dancefloors the world over.
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Slo Mo Girl

Delete makes his EP debut at Get Physical with 'My Own Nightmare'. A darkly collection of dirty, raw beats and sublevel booty bass: ripe for hot and heavy dancefloors the world over.
The last track is the Fur Coat Dark After Hour Mix of Slo-Mo Girl; my favorite on the EP. This track brings the bass and leaves disco at home. Dark,heavy, it demands an audience. The under the floor bass shakes your insides, as the melodies take over your mind. A great sense of unease is created through various synth effects and vocal cuts. Percussion drives track as the bass steers through the dark essence of Slo-Mo Girl.

Toby Tobias - Tomorrow's Bringing Feat. Brendan Reilly

2011 has been a vintage year for London DJ / producer Toby Tobias. Not only has he played at key clubs from Australia to Croatia, he also turned in killer remixes for Toro Y Moi and Franz Ferdinand (which is due to drop any day now) and he continues to impress with his own Tracky Bottoms label. "Tomorrow's Bringing" channels the spirit of 80s New York dub-disco and Larry Levan's extended druggy epics, complete with a strong vocal and supa-fat bass. More Music back the original with arguably their strongest remix package to date. Toby’s own version has been augmented by some brilliant reworks from Bicep and Hot Creations man of the moment Lee Foss - two hot potatoes who have taken the original version and taken it to a more upbeat house direction. From the soulful original to a cool, muscular house mix from Bicep to Lee Foss who heads to the front of the new school class, this is a straight up vocal smash with a mix for every flavour

Dexter

Years before the Showtime serial killer, Dexter Wansel had been killing dance floors with the stealth of a ninja. While remaining relatively unknown his influence on house music and hip hop has been phenomenal. Sampled in such classic tracks as Global Communications The Way and Eric B and Rakims I Ain't No Joke, Dexter's works have continued to make you groove for decades.

Lula Circus - Miami Vice EP

They might not rock it under the big top, but these Italian boys are sure to drop some big tunes. Miami Vice has a funky 80's sound and solid groove that might make Don Cornelius come out of retirement and lace up his dancin' shoes. With big remixes by Pezzner and MANIK, this EP is sure to move your feet.

Su Su Ssudiooah!

Lain O'hare delivers a sick edit of a classic Phil Collins track. I remember this track jamming in my mothers car as a youngin. It turns out that the pop formula of yore would last and turn into a classic. With many Phil Collins tracks the emphasis lies in the hook that won't let go. Ian O'Hare turns out a wonderful edit of this track that leaves you guessing right up to the that hook. Released on Outcross records earlier this year, this jam will move the crowd and tickle the memories of those who lived through the radio life of this hit. The a-side, Radiovox, is also a jem. Once again Miguel and Matt hit the nail on the head when the picked this one up for Outcross. BUY this track here.

FREEP

Charlie and Eli and the W+L stable have been on a tear for a while now. The 1st FreEp was one of the early Soul Clap releases that broke their sound to the world and established that slow and sexy could reign supreme on a dancefloor. This installment which is the 3rd go round for the FreEp features motional favorite, MAM. This release was a W+L black vinyl only release until NOW.

From the Soul Clap blog, thank you SC and W+L for the free goodies:

'Hard to believe it’s been more than a year since our Clap & Friends FreE.P. and almost two since we kicked off the series with three slices of r&b infused house that came to define a chunk of our sound. With everything that’s happened in the last 2 years it would be easy to forget the importance of giving back, but fear not loyal clappers, we wont let you down. So for FreE.P. #3 we continue in the spirit of “showcasing unreleased, but dance-floor-tested material for free download on our website” with three certified bombs by men of the moment, MAM. But we’re getting ahead of ourselves, so let’s go back in time… It was “One of Them Nights” back in late 2009 and as usual we were at an afterparty in Leeds when a sudden urge left us very much in need of a spliff. “I got that chronic right here, blood” came a voice from none other than the track-master himself, Miguel Campbell. As you probably gathered from the podcast we just posted, it was love at first smoke and 2 years down the road the music of Miguel, and his partner in MAM, Matt Hughes have become staples in almost all our DJ sets. You can get the whole scoop on MAM in the podcast post, but to make a long story short, after the massive response we got for including “Can’t Live Without Music” on our Essential Mix we figured it was time to big up our boys with FreE.P. That is, before Wolf + Lamb stepped in and offered up a four track on their Black Label. At the time, we figured we could help give the record an extra push, but little did we know Miguel was about to blow… But lets cut to the chase, we’re so proud to have these MAM tracks as our latest FreE.P. They are 3 bonafide dance-floor bombs that have become staples in our DJ sets over the summer and are a fantastic representation of the MAM sound; thumping french-touched, sample-crazy house music, but slowed down for a new generation. First in line, “Reel Sweet” is a warmup weapon of choice, perfect for getting into the 80′s mode and seducing the crowd. Next up is “One Of Them Nights (Alternative Mix)”, a special version of one of the most requested MAM cuts off the Wolf + Lamb Black release. This interpretation is guaranteed to get you down, Mr Ocean would be proud. Last, but certainly not least, is “Can’t Live Without Music”, the jam that started it all. Its a slowed down, bass-heavy vocoder workout that is a personal favorite and a theme song for our journey along this long road we call music. YEAHHH BOI!"

The MAM FreE.P. by Soul Clap / S.C.FreE.P.