BASIC OPERATIONS Release "LOST TAPES" SERIES

BASIC OPERATIONS
“The Lost Tapes” Series

Coming up on 5 years after the official split of Basic Operations (the legendary US outfit) Atlantic Connection & Kevin Focus have come full circle revamping the project and releasing a collection of previously unreleased material.

“The Lost Tapes” series features those tunes you heard, wanted but could never get your hands on. Tracks like “Drifting on an Aspect VIP” (the original being featured on Liquid V’s first Club Sessions EP) which graced the sets of DJs like A.I, Bailey & CPF for years after the original release to “Keep on Dreaming” which was originally slated for Hospital Records but pulled last minute as Basic Ops split without notice.

Another heavy hitter was “New Dawn”, originally signed to Metalheadz, a rare cut only a select few of the top tier DJ’s ever had a copy of; and the massive “Since I’ve Seen You” which stayed on LTJ Bukems playlist for almost a year but never saw an official release.

These and more are being released in the “Lost Tapes” series with volume one dropping Tuesday exclusively via bandcamp.com. If you ever wanted to get your hands on these gems; now’s the time, the guys aren’t even sure they’ll leave these up for permanent download.
Watch out for brand new Basic Operations tracks; the dubplates are ready and going out to your favorite DJs soon.

Available exclusively HERE.

more info coming soon.

SAMANTHA JAMES - SUBCONSIOUS - OM RECORDS

via Nu Soul Magazine

"We are excited and proud to announce the release of the new Samantha James album, Subconscious, on Om Records. Samantha’s ethereal voice and hypnotizing beats will win over fans of every genre from electronic to pop and soul. The album is an introspective look into Samantha’s life and how the events making it up have shaped her as a person and artist. Listeners will certainly be able to relate emotionally to some aspect of Samantha’s art. We have been loving this album ever since we first heard it, and we know that the future is bright for this amazing songstress and her label, Om Records. Watch Nu-Soul Mag for an upcoming interview and review of her album, as well as an event featuring Samantha coming soon!"

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LIVE MIX !

ATLANTIC CONNECTION
w/ Armanni Reign & MC Sharpness
live in Philly @ Bedlam

brought to you by Circle Management

WOBBLICIOUS.

DRAKE 'OVER' VIDEO

Really feeling Drake atm...

LENZMAN ft. RIYA "OPEN PAGE" OFFICIAL VIDEO

D&BTV - Drum And Bass Arena TV - 'OPEN PAGE' - LENZMAN FT. RIYA (OFFICIAL VIDEO) - Drum & Bass Arena :: Established 1996

ATLANTIC CONNECTION TEAMS UP WITH STEREOTYPE TO FORM

Stateside mogul Atlantic Connection has teamed up with Miami's Stank Love founder Stereotype to form THOSE DAZE. An exploration in psychedelic sex house, these guys are onto something. Latin flava, tropical sounds + that quintessential element of 1960s deep will leave you drooling for more. Welcome to the world of THOSE DAZE.


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SUB FOCUS - SPLASH ft. COCO [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

ROCKWELL @ DNBTV LIVE 78

DERRICK CARTER MIX

so i'm on a bit of a house kick today.
Derrick Carter, live at Rootz Kuala Lumpur, 31th October 09byElite Music Management

KIRIN RIDER "SQUIRREL PERV" MIX

Keith turned me on to a tasty mix by Berkley, CA resident & founder of El3ctro Pop Rocks Kirin Rider. Check it.
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KIRIN RIDER
"Squirrel Perv"

1. Aundy - DJ Version- Claude VonStroke
2. Trollsta (Round Table Knights Remix) - Dubbel Dutch
3. Now I'm Ready - Jesse Rose & Jimpster Mix - Trevor Loveys
4. Tondura - Worthy
5. The BS Connection - Worthy & Yankee Zulu
6. Monster Island - Godzilla Dub Drop - Claude VonStroke
7. Monster Island - Christian Martin Remix - Claude VonStroke
8. Down = Heinrichs & Hirtenfellner
9. Wake Up - Raziek (Zombie Disco Squad Remix)
10. Eight Yay Eight - Worthy
11. Idiotproof (Remix) - Thunderheist
12. The Greasy Beat ft. Bootsy Collins (Natural Funk Mix) - Claude VonStroke
13. Heavy Still (Zombie Disco Squad Remix) - Jesse Rose
14. Magnificent - (Justin's No Heart And Soul Mix) - Iz & Diz
15. Vanish (Eric Sharp Remix) - Corey Baker
16. Storm On Lake St Claire - VonStroke Re-Vamp - Claude VosStroke
17. Who You Are feat. Heidi Happy - Original Mix - Zwicker

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McCLAIN SULLIVAN "MY MACHINE EP" / ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE FEATURE!

We couldn't be more excited about this one. Multi-genre talent McClain Sullivan has been featured in Rolling Stone Magazine (Italy)! "My Machine" EP got a special online shout in the "Breaking New" section on their blog. Big shouts to McClain & much thanks to Rolling Stone Magazine!

McClain Sullivan
"My Machine EP"
Westbay Recordings

1. Our Song (produced by Atlantic Connection)
2. My Machine (produced by Atlantic Connection)
3. Sink Low (produced by Atlantic Connection)
4. My Heart featuring Fuzz Jackson (produced by Atlantic Connection)
5. Too Late (produced by Atlantic Connection)

AVAILABLE NOW ON iTUNES !

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www.MCCLAINSULLIVAN.com

PASE ROCK "NIGHTS"

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HOME&GARDEN ft. LISA SHAW "SOMEDAY"

Some Saturday grooves for ya...

SOULGOOD 4/21/10 PICTURES ! Special Guest: SINISTARR

SOULGOOD VOLUME 4 / mixed by Keith Remington

Promoting the Los Angeles based night SoulGood from Westbay Music Group & Nu Soul Magazine, resident Keith Remington steps up to the plate to deliver the newest installment of the mix series. SoulGood volume 4 takes listeners on a 80 min excursion into the world of soulful drum and bass.

Flawless mixing and an ultra picky selection, Keith Remington delivers a solid mix sure to stay put in your CD player or iPod.

If you're in the Los Angeles area, come check out our monthly event SoulGood at The Little Temple Bar (Hollywood). Always packed full of the sexy riffs and groovy beats, SoulGood keeps it classy one chord at a time.
Be there.

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“Soul Good Volume 4”
Mixed by Keith Remington

1. London Elektricity – Billion Dollar Gravy - Hospital
2. Invaders – For All The People – Liquid V
3. Fresh feat. MC Darrison – All That Jazz – V Recordings
4. Roni Size – Its Jazzy (NuTone Remix) – Liquid V
5. Bungle – Just A Bit Closer – C.I.A. / Capone – Friday – Hard Leaders
6. Bebel Gilberto - Aganju (Commix Vocal Mix) – Atlantic / Interface – Get Low – Audio Zoo
7. Random Movement – Her Song – Innerground
8. Matt Doubt – Stop On By – NexGen
9. Makoto – Sentimental Moods – Creative Source
10. Tidal – Impressions – Good Looking
11. Tayla – Turn It Around – Good Looking
12. Submorphics – Postmodern Soul – Westbay
13. Mos Def – Panties (Zero Tolerance Remix) – White
14. TI – Why You Wanna (DNB Bootleg)
15. Concept & Shnek feat. DJ Crum – Bedford Avenue – Westbay International
16. Calibre & High Contrast – The Other Side – Signature
17. laco – Untouchables – Westbay
18. Marky & S.P.Y. – Fang Face – D Style
19. Marky & Makoto – Secret Place (Random Movement Remix) – Interground
20. Alix Perez – Crooklyn – Soul:R
21. Brandon Miles & Tricky Pat – Cold Sweat – Westbay
22. Lynx & Kemo – Semitones – Soul:R
23. Q Project – Back 2 Square 1 – Nu Directions
24. Lomax – Mercia – Ram Records
25. Netsky – Lost In This World – Talkin Beatz
26. Original Sin feat. Fexie Muiso – Your Love – Playaz
27. Camo & Krooked – The Escape – Mainframe Recordings
28. Submorphics – Back To Mine – Westbay
39. Zero Tolerance – Goes Around – Shogun Audio
30. Atlantic Connection – New York, Los Angeles – Westbay

WMC EVENT! BASSDRIVETUNES LABEL LAUNCH PARTY 3.25.10

LOS ANGELES ! // SOULGOOD // 3.17.10

Don't sleep, you know this is gunna be the hot sh!t.

.only in LA kids, only in LA...

RISE AMERICAS ARTIST SPOTLIGHT w/ STEREOTYPE

With momentum building behind the debut release of Rise Americas EP on Westbay Digital, I thought it only appropriate to highlight the incredible artists contributing to this project.
Kicking off is Miami based artist Stereotype. Rasied in hip hop, a well known promoter, Stereotype has extended his reach into the realm of production and to be honest, thankgod he did because his tunes are outta control. His collaboration w/ Will Miles titled "I Know Not Why" on Rise Americas Volume 1 is one of the highlight tracks on the EP for me, and just recently, I've signed another track of his for Volume 2. Just can't get enough...


Lets start at the top, when & How did you get into Drum&Bass?
ST: I only got into D&B recently. I'd say around 2003. A co-worker of mine at a music store played me a few things, mostly techy stuff. I was definitely feeling it. From there i just got online and started searching it out. Once i came across music from the likes of Calibre, High Contrast and Atlantic Connection i was truly hooked. What struck me was how D&B producers were able to combine beautiful melodies and soulful samples with the brute force of breakbeats and basslines.

How did you get into production? Was it Drum&Bass that sparked that interest or have you always been interested in making opposed to just listening?
ST: I've always been in love with music. In high school i would freestyle over instrumental tapes in smoked out hallways and cars. I loved poetry and I loved writing, however I'm a pretty low key person and being behind the scenes as a producer definitely appealed to me. One day I was reading The Source magazine and there was an article interviewing several well known Hip-Hop producers. I remember Pete Rock talking about how you really didn't need all kinds of expensive gear to get started. He mentioned a few small pieces of gear and basically said, it was way more important how you used your gear than the actual gear itself. I went straight to the local music store and my loving girlfriend agreed to co-sign on a store credit card with me. (Bless her soul) I bought a crappy little drum machine, a crappy little sampler and a Tascam 4-track recorder. That was about 9 years ago, and although it's been quite a bumpy and at times gloomy road, I've always known this is what i want to do with my life.

Where do you draw influence from and find inspiration?
ST: Growing up in Miami I've always been exposed to a vast array of cultures and musical styles. Bass has always been king around here. I was also very much into the Hip-Hop my cousins and friends were bringing down from New York and New Jersey. Golden era Hip-Hop if you will. D&B always felt like a smooth, natural extension of those styles for me. Honestly one of the things I love most about producing is when I'm able to take an experience or emotion from my life and translate that into music.

Whats next on the plate?
ST: Right now I'm most excited about my collab with Will Miles called "I Know Not Why" which will be featured on the 'Rise Americas' Vol. 1 EP on Westbay Digital. I just locked down one of my latest tunes for the 'Rise Americas' EP Vol 2 as well. I've also been working on an EP with Will. Apart from that I've got a tune with my long time collaborator Sopheye coming out on Sublife Recordings out of San Francisco. The flip of that release is a tune by another South Florida friend and colleague George Young. Got a few things scheduled for release on Urban Chemistry Recordings based out of Miami, and something due out on the Bassdrive's forthcoming label.

Any shouts or info you wanna hit us with?
ST: Definitely wanna let everyone know about Stank Love, which just so happens to be the premiere D&B event in Miami. We've been running almost a year and going strong. This month we will be holding our very first WMC edition and we've got a sick lineup in store. If you are in Miami for WMC you don't wanna miss this!!! It's going down Wednesday, March 24th at Jazid in Miami Beach. 1342 Washington Ave.

Gotta shout out the whole FLDNB crew, the Stank Love crew, the Substitutes crew, and my new mixing engineer Will Miles. He's really helped my mixdowns reach that next level. I highly recommend any producers out there needing help with there mixes hit him up at willmiles3000@gmail.com



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