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The upcoming release "Voodoo ray 2004" by DJ Spen & Thommy Davis has been bootlegged by RotGut Records. Wait for the official release on CodeRed Recordings coming this january and don't buy the bootlegg (unless you need the original A Guy Called Gerald version and the Frankie Knuckles remix which are included on the bootleg).
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Here we are all going for another round with the usual hopes of a better tomorrow. Quite hard indeed not to think about all of those of us who've lost their lives or relatives in Asia, but as one time sung by Queen, show must go on. First Single of the Week and Album of The Month for 2005 are respectively the works of Paolo Fedreghini & Marco Bianchi and Louie Vega's Elements Of Life. Meanwhile, we provide you with a preview of the year to come instead of our usual weekly interview. Last but not least, expect a new version of IDMW.Com to appear one week or another as we're on our way to have a bigger server and welcome new editorialists…
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The new year kicks off strong with lots of fresh new music. Watch out for these next week:
- Seawind Project featuring Emily McEwan "Free" (Part 2)(Knee Deep USA Records)
- Deborah Bond "This is me" / Julius Papp featuring D'Layna "Dame mas" (Remix)(NeoDisco Records)
- First Choice "Smarty pants" (RedSoul Remixes)(Philly Groove Records)
- Pepe Link "Kalakuta" (MoreHouse Records)
- Queen Latifah "Hard times"
- Stacey Mallory "What is house music..."
- ...more to be added
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Swiss label Purple Music now offers you the choice to buy their releases either as vinyl or as MP3. They also announced the release of "Purple Music: The Master Collection Vol. 2" on double-CD by the end of feburary on Purple Music/Clubstar Records.
B-KING is a brand new Booking & Promotion agency recently opened by Ralf Gum and Roberto De Carlo. It already represents lots of international artists with more to come.
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Already the 3rd third of January and another couple of months before going for another round by the sunny shores of Florida where you may already expect some big thangz to happen as well as here on IDMW.Com as time goes. Starting with our Extended 2.0 version, synymous with the forthcoming launch of new services in the weeks to come incl. a record shop and a promo dept to name but a few. As for this week's concern, we're proud and honoured to welcome another giant, by the likes of Chicago DJ/producer Glenn Underground who happens to be amongst those who've produced the EOL's Extensions album released this week. Meanwhile, 12"wise, our Single Of The Week is the work of French pair Pascal Rioux of Rotax label alongside Mr Day dropping a bit of retro funk feel. The latest developments being both the works of JM Irie on our International Edition and DJ ADN on our French Version. C'mon baby, let the good times roll…
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Heya Hifi, the home of S.U.M.O, will have their vinyl releases distributed worldwide by Topplers (based in France). The album "Rebounces" will be released in Scandinavia in march (with a worldwide release to follow in april), containing 17 track with the best remixes, including many exclusive versions. The first 12" release will be the Blaze classic "My beat" with new mixes by S.U.M.O.
Speaking of S.U.M.O, they are currently working on a remix of Jazztronik's "Froro" for Pantone Music Records.
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Looks like we're going quite Detroitish this week, judging more or less by what's on display on our various sections. Starting with our Album of the Month, courtesy of Dar K Com Edy aka Kenny Larkin, but also our Single of The Week by the likes of John Consemulder on Detroit label Moods & Grooves with remixes by Jon Tejada and Pirahna Head. And as if it wasn't enough, UK outfit Soul Central might well score the anthem of the year with their vocal revamp of Derrick May's classic "Strings Of Life"… January coming to its end, means it's now time for another selection of the best albums around with our 33RPM column…
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As already mentioned, the Winter Music Conference will take place from March 22 - 26 in Miami Beach/Florida (USA). As every year, The List is the place to look for all parties happening. It already features lots of parties. Soon I'll add the WMC 2005 page to the site with all info you need to find and contact me during the conference.
The next release on Slaag Records will be "Hot Baby ~The GoGo Dancer" by Cassio Ware. The release also features the bonus track "It's getting hot in here" (originally on Movin' Records).
Track Mode Records have their MP3 store open now. It features out of print releases as well as promo MP3's of the upcoming "Dirty Soul EP" by Anthony Nicholson.
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Looks like we've pretty much spoilt you once more judging by what's on display this week. As a matter of fact we've secured to have a chat with none other than the one who've provided us with our current Album of the Month : Kenny Larkin ! On the 12" front, distinguished Italian stable Schema Records drop a fine appetizer of their Break'N'Bossa series # 7 of the likes with a 2 track sampler being our Single of the Week. As for our editorial's concern, back from Japan is Nik Weston with the latest developments concerning this much productive scene. Meanwhile Erik 'Waxgroove' Rug makes his long awaited debut on our French version with his very first monthly selection.
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Nothing but house this time on IDMW.Com and what another week we have. Remember how we introduced you with Alix Alvarez a few weeks ago ? Well, we now have his partner in crime, Victor Font aka Mr V, author of the much currently sought after "Jus Dance" and "Somethin' Wit' Jazz' respectively on Vega Records and SOLE Channel (see Interview). As for our Single Of The Week's concern, we're going back to Parisian label Q-Tape and Crusho doin' it with the remixes of the already classic "Someone To Love".
Another 6 weeks before gathering in Miami and we've secured to provide you with the very first infos on what to expect over there (see Diary). Meanwhile MFSB and DJ ADN share the duties respectively on our International and French versions with the latest instalments of their In Da Mix and The Other Side columns. Welcome on board.
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SoundMen on Wax Records are back after a long hiatus and will release Jephte Guillaume remixes of the classic "Set me free" by Kenny Bobien soon on 2x12".