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Funk-A-Tron (DJ Denise 2010 Mix) – Robbie Rivera FREE 320 DL

dj.michael.todd — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 02:06:49 +0000

I had the pleasure back in May to play with DJ Denise and fellow Mizumo Music collaborator DJ DRC. It was a killer show to say the least. I got hooked up with her rerub of a killer tune from 2000 called Funk-A-Tron by Robbie Rivera. She said to just blog the crap out of it so here it is in all it’s free 320 glory! Enjoy!

Funk-A-Tron (DJ Denise 2010 Mix) – Robbie Rivera

Elite Force Interview and Mix

dj.michael.todd — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 02:49:52 +0000

Sorry for the tardiness on this post, but the past weekend just absolutely spent me!

Paperbuddha has an exclusive interview with arguably the most innovative producer/dj we have seen in quite an eon. I had the pleasure to meet Simon Shackleton, aka Elite Force, this past weekend as he played a sweaty 3 hr set in Dallas, Texas at Afterlife. We even managed to muster up enough strength to watch the World Cup Final at a proper pub in Grapevine before he had to jet back home. Enjoy!

01. You obviously love to meld different styles of music. What do you listen to that catches your ear?

I was talking about this the other day actually on my Facebook page and regardless of the genre I think I just respond to music that ‘connects’ with me somehow, on a personal level. I guess it comes down to the ‘heart & soul’ of the music above anything. I’m just as taken by the dripping rock’n'roll ethos of something by Dead Weather as I am by the savage drop of an Excision dubstep monster … and equally the compulsive techno groove of something by Alex Di Stefano will ‘get me’ whilst on the other hand I will be singing my HEART out to something like ‘Station Approach’ by Elbow. Music for me is about a personal connection & a passion – I couldn’t care less about what other people say & think. I just trust my own personal judgement and I’m comfortable with my own choices without having to justify them to anyone.

02. You were one of the first electronic artists to use direct to fan marketing. What attracted you to the concept?

In some ways that sounds a bit corny or a bit ‘focus group’ but that’s more a reflection of the terminology and the use of the word ‘marketing’. I’m keen to develop relationships with the people who buy into & enjoy what I do, and technology is just a facilitator that allows me to do that in a way that’s inclusive and reciprocal.

03. Deadlines for remixes/artist collaborations are inevitable. How do you start projects and manage the timeline to the release dates?

It’s a constant juggling act, but deadlines are to be embraced. They are your friends. They ensure that you buckle down and commit to studio time as & when you need to and it’s very rare that I’m late with delivering something to someone … time just becomes more elastic as you reach the deadline.

04. New technology is always paramount nowadays to production, especially with electronic music. How do you weed through all the new programs and gadgets to make your sound fresh?

I’m as guilty as anyone of buying into the ‘trade mags’ in whose interest it is to constantly hype the newest, latest updates & softwares, but at the same time I’m more than aware that none of this ‘new-hype’ really matters. Look at what Hawtin’s been capable of in the past by massively restricting his sonic palette – you can say the same of many musicians over the years across a whole load of different musical fields. What really matters are the quality of your ideas, and more importantly, that your workflow expedites these ideas rather than hampering them.

05. What qualities do you look for in new talent to sign for the U & A label?

Obviously the music needs to fit the bill for me, but just as important is that our artists understand the need to seize the networking opportunities that are out there for everyone. The more output we have from them to work with, the better, and the release of singles or even albums is now just part of that process and not the be all & end all.

06. What do you have in the pipelines that will just blow everyone away, of course without giving away all your secrets?

I could tell you, but I’d have to kill you.

Elite Force Pantheon/Afterlife DJ Mix July 2010

TRACKLISTING
01 Intro – Godspeed You Black Emperor – Dead Flag Blues (Elite Force Revamp) [CDR]
02 Mike Hulme – Set The Controls [U&A Recordings]
03 Alex Di Stefano – Something is Movin [Mantide]
04 MJ Cole – Sincere (Nero Mix) (Elite Force Revamp) [CDR]
05 Excision – Subsonic (Elite Force Revamp) [CDR]
06 Dirty Super Car – Get a Grip (The Loops of Fury Mix) [Grand Hotel]
07 Felix Luker – Mechanical [U&A Recordings]
08 A.G.Trio – Bass Effect (Zodiac Cartel Mix) [EtageNoir]
09 The Loops of Fury – Rack Em (Zodiac Cartel Mix) [U&A Recordings]
10 Zombies for Money – Numbra One (Foamo Mix) [CDR]
11 Sub Focus – Move Higher [RAM Records]
12 Vandal – Big Dog (Elite Force Mix) [Benefit]
13 Elite Force feat. Bare Noize, Fatboy Slim & Chemical Brothers – Hangover Deep [CDR]
14 Outro – Elite Force – Psychotrope Jams (extract from a mashup)

TJR – Summer Pool Mix 2010

dj.michael.todd — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 02:49:30 +0000

For the last 16 years, TJR has been weaving his way in and out of the electronic music world as a DJ and producer. His djing roots began in North Carolina where he went to college for golf but discovered mixing and scratching instead. After graduating in 1998, he went full throttle with djing by making a name for himself with track selection and a scratching & mixing technique that set him apart from others. He managed to win a few DJ battles along the way and was featured in URB Magainze as a DJ to watch in the future. A few years back he utilized his DJing background for producing and has so far released original tracks and remixes on some of the most cutting edge labels around like; Potty Mouth Music, X-Mix, Wearhouse, Jack Union, InStereo, Simma, Promo Records, etc. He continues to craft his skills in the studio as well as on the decks and with his recent move across the coast to Los Angeles, CA, be on the look-out for his new label and sound.

Connect:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/TJR
Twitter: www.twitter.com/TJR_official
Myspace: www.myspace.com/djtjr

Download:
DOWNLOAD: TJR – Pool Side Mix – 320mp3

Tracklist:
01 Tarantula – Pleasurekraft (Eklektisch)
02 Headshotboyz – Something With A Beat (DubNoir)
03 Tom Flynn – Twisty (Deadfish)
04 Man Da – Oh My God (Siwell remix) (Sphera Records)
05 Aki Bergen – Alma De Dios (Loko remix) (Noir Music)
06 Popof – Blow Me Down (Mistakes)
07 Geoff K – I’m Fred Astair (Matthew Garton remix) (Potty Mouth Music)
08 Sissy Nobby – Lay Me Down (Renaissance Man remix) (Mixpak)
09 Plattenspieler – Tonal (Danny Serrano & Westboy remix) (Sphera Records)
10 Mark Knight – Devil Walking (Toolroom)
11 Hermanez – Soms (Leena Music)
12 Yankee Zulu & Worthy – Humble Mumble (Dirtybird)
13 Pierce – Espinosa (Blufin)
14 Per Hammar – Bang (Great Stuff Recordings)
15 Lusine – Two Dots (Nic Fanciulli remix) (Saved Records)

New DJ Mix — Fuzz – Michael Todd

dj.michael.todd — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:57:04 +0000

Sorry for the delay in posting, I have no excuse but to say I have been hella busy! Gary has tons of new stuff on the horizon as do I myself, so let’s just get to the business. I made a new mix two weeks ago and I called it Fuzz. I love the funky fidget stuff and if it’s got some fuzzy basslines and bleepy sounds, I’m all over it. I hope you like it.

Fuzz – Michael Todd

01. Add SUV (Armand Van Helden) – Pharrell Williams + Uffie
02. Shakedown (Bass Kleph) – Joan Reyes
03. Flapjack – Nom de Strip
04. Mind Altering – TJR
05. 50,000 – Hot Mouth + Nom de Strip
06. Speaker Bump – Rektchordz
07. People Bounce (Frederik Mooij) – Costello
08. Break The Box (Electric Soulside) – Paul F Trance
09. Kanya – Bronstibock
10. Operator (Nom De Strip) – DJ Dan + Uberzone
11. Can You Feel It? (Zodiac Cartel) – DJ Dan
12. Frequency (Hostage) – Altern 8
13. Basshole (Electric Soulside) – Anarchy Rice
14. Kiwi (G-Tronic) – Mustard Pimp
15. Ooohhh – Bronstibock

Frederik Mooij Mix – Bass Fo Yo Face

dj.michael.todd — Wed, 12 May 2010 03:46:44 +0000

Frederik Mooij is an Electro/Fidget House producer/dj from Mexico with Dutch roots. His tracks have been in the Electro Top 50 at Beatport.com, the worlds best and biggest Electronic Music Market. Frederik has always been a hip-hop enthusiast but ever since the new millennium, he entered the electro house music scene, giving it his own twist.

In 2008 he started his own label, Loudroom Recordings, and with only a year of opening, Frederik has had the honor to work and collaborate with the best names in the electro house music business, such as Lee Mortimer, Will Bailey, Kelevra, and Calvertron among others.

Enjoy his latest mix!!!

Bass Fo Yo Face

01. The Definition Of (Kyle Watson) – Temple of Boom
02. Fake Out – Hot Mouth
03. Jack That Body – Kelevra & Flatland Funk
04. Body Free – Rico Tubbs & Calvertron
05. Stamina – Rico Tubbs & Calvertron
06. In The Zone (Bart B More Vocal) – MC Flipside
07. Take It Back (Calvertron) – Frederik Mooij
08. Dirtee Cash (Tom Piper & Nom De Strip) – Dizzee Rascal
09. Put On My Ravin’ Kicks (Frederik Mooij) – Aniki
10. People Bounce (Frederik Mooij) – Costello
11. Turn Out The Intro – Will Bailey & Mikey Hook
12. The Whip – Jamie Fanatic & DJ Rockid
13. Clean It – Mightyfools
14. Underwear Funk ft. Wido – Will Bailey & Hot Mouth
15. Do The Dog – Stupid Fresh
16. Vibrations – DJ Bam Bam & Alex Peace

Danceairwaves Mix May 1, 2010

dj.michael.todd — Thu, 06 May 2010 02:05:14 +0000

Here’s the mix from last Saturday. The intro is most likely the funniest shit I’ve ever heard. It was sent to me from a good friend who shall remain nameless to protect the innocent!! Late night debauchery at it’s finest.

May 1 Mix

01. Taxicab Confessions – Unknown
02. Cold Shoulder (Basement Jaxx Vocal) – Adele
03. White Horse – Slash Dash
04. Dirty Disco – STFU
05. Saxofonia – Riva Starr
06. I Give You Bass – Fuckkk Offf
07. Bring The Panic (Elite Force Refix) – Hijack + Meat Katie
08. Make My Day (Elite Force) – Emanuel Kosh
09. Get Ya Dub On Pt. 2 – Switch + Trevor Loveys
10. Hey Hey (Riva Starr) – Dennis Ferrer
11. Work Your Body (Dopamine) – Hatiras + Bass Kleph
12. 81 (Peace Treaty) -Harvard Bass
13. Let The Bass Kick (Silvio Ecomo) – Chuckie
14. Jungle Boogie (Knob Jockies) – Kool and the Gang
15. Nice And Wet (Mike Balance) – LJ MTX & Connie Lingus
16. Monchichi – John Dahlback + Lisa Stansfield
17. Passion (Stanton Warriors) – Gat Decor
18. Lummox (Michael Todd’s Plump DJ’s Refix) – Dave Spoon
19. Ain’t No Disco Music – Kelevra f. Nine Lives The Cat
20. Summer Rain (Stupid Fresh) – Signal Drivers + Miles Dyson
21. Got Your Wild Thing – Bassbin Twins
22. Monster Island – Christian Martin

WONK Remix Contest — Don’t Give Up Disco

dj.michael.todd — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 23:48:26 +0000

Party People, DJ’s and in particularly Producers….. Up and Coming, Established and those of you just starting out. We at WoNKED records would like to thank you all for your support over the first 3 months of our existence and to celebrate we will be running a remix competition. As we want you guys on the remix we put it out to a general vote for which track of the many releases to date you guys would like to remix and it was unanimous. Wonk’s – Don’t Give Up Disco was the most popular track that people wanted so that’s the line we decided to take! Not sure if you are aware but this was the labels highest charting record on Beatport so you have a little bit to live up too. Anyway, we will be putting the parts out for you guys to get stuck into over the course of the month and the top 2 remixes will get released when we re release the original later in the year! Please send your submissions to www.soundcloud.com/wonked-records and add your producer name, full name and a contact email address in order for us to contact you.

Peace and Love
WoNKED RECORDS

Here’s the link to the remix parts:

http://www.sendspace.com/file/cjncrt

And just in case you don’t know who WoNK is, here are a couple of tracks to get you up to speed.

Bump – Twizted Bits & Wonk

Jump (Bass Weasel) – Wonk

Danceairwaves Mix April 17, 2010

dj.michael.todd — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 01:24:44 +0000

Here’s the live mix from last Saturday. Enjoy!!

April 17 Mix

01. Time For Some Action (Nom De Strip) – NERD
02. aNYway (Lazrtag) – Duck Sauce
03. Oh Ley (Dopamine) – Calvertron
04. Shakedown (Bass Kleph) – Joan Reyes
05. Sofia – Down Right Rude
06. On The Run (Ralvero) – De Bos
07. Ghetto Ass Bitches – Cold Blank
08. Binola – Sebastian Leger
09. White Horse – Slash Dash
10. Monster Island (Christian Martin) – Claude Von Stroke
11. The Final Whistle (Elite Force) – Dylan Rhymes, Lee Coombs, Delon, Dascan
12. Chop Shop (Hot Mouth) – DJ Dan
13. You Can Do It (Bass Kleph) – Ice Cube
14. Lummox (Michael Todd Re-edit) Plump DJ’s – Dave Spoon
15. Get Your Wild Thing – Bassbin Twins
16. Ganja Man Get Loose – Radiokillaz
17. Don’t Wanna – Kelevra
18. Satisfaction (Afrojack) – Benny Benassi
19. Upside Down – Punk Rolla
20. Numb Wrist – Foamo, Will Bailey, Ill Phil
21. Breaks My Body (Casual Bill) – Roby C
22. 12 Inch Therapy (Bass Kleph) – Robb G
23. Harness The Noise (Elite Force) – Elite Force + Daniele Papini
24. Reclaim Control (Elite Force) – Calvertron

Danceairwaves Mix April 10, 2010

dj.michael.todd — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 14:17:39 +0000

Just in case you didn’t know, I have a little online mix show that airs every Saturday night from 6 – 8pm Central Standard Time (Dallas TX time for the geographically challenged). It’s a live mix, so there is no re-edit, pre-recorded or audio trickery involved. Just me playing the music I love and music I want you to hear. The chat room is a great way to hit me up if you want to know what track is playing, or if you just want to make a smart-ass comment! You can tune in at www.danceairwaves.net to listen and I will be posting up the mixes for every show here, tracklisting included. I have guest DJ’s drop in from time to time so make sure you check out my Facebook and Twitter updates to see who is next up on the decks. Hear ya on the dancefloor!!!

Michael Todd

Here’s the mix from April 10, 2010

April 10 Mix

01. Big and Round (Maetrik) – Claude Von Stroke
02. All Day – Zodiac Cartel
03. I Think I Like It – Fake Blood
04. aNYway (Lazrtag) – Ducksauce
05. Intro (Bart B More) – Alan Braxe + Fred Falke
06. Sofia – Down Right Rude
07. Make You See – Magik Johnson
08. Joker and the Thief – My Dog Bruno
09. Jack It Like A Zombie (Nom de Strip) – The Bulgarian
10. Get Up Yeah (Stupid Fresh) – House of Stank
11. Oh Ley (Dopamine) – Calvertron
12. Bangduck – Afrojack
13. Hot! Drum Attack – Herve
14. On The Run (Ralvero) – De Bos
15. Dance The Way I Feel – Armand Van Helden
16. Jungle Boogie (Knob Jockies) – Kool and the Gang
17. Lummox (Michael Todd Re-edit) Plump DJ’s – Dave Spoon
18. Standing In The Way Of The Engine (EF Re-fix) – Elite Force vs. The Gossip
19. Noise f. MC Lady Lauryn (Nom de Strip) – Tom Piper
20. Breaks My Body (Casual Bill) – Roby C.
21. Monster Island (Christian Martin) – Claude Von Stroke
22. Ghetto Powder (Michael Todd’s Refix) – GDR + EF + Whiplash
23. Don’t Wanna – Kelevra
24. Just Bounce For Me (Malente) – Jay Robinson
25. Ain’t No Disco Music f. Nine Lives The Cat – Kelevra
26. Rocket Action Hero (Hot Mouth) – The Bulgarian

Britton Spring ’10 Mix

dj.michael.todd — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 03:11:16 +0000

This week, I have a very special guest. It’s not often he has the time to put together a mix, but when he does, it’s something I really enjoy listening to. He was pretty much my partner in crime for a good decade; we threw so many parties and events and had residencies at clubs I can barely even remember. Our Groov-E Company days were so memorable and just make me smile everytime I think about them.

DJ Britton was pretty much the first dj/promoter to bring underground dance music to the unsuspecting masses in Ft Worth TX. Our Nervosa night on Sundays at 8.0 featured some killer talent, local and nationally. From Rob Vaughan and Redeye to DJ Love and Lance Cashion, just about every Dallas dj played there in our 5 year run. But enough about the good old days……

Keep up with Britton and his mixes here and on his Soundcloud page. Or hit him up on Facebook. Time to get ya groove on!!

Britton Spring ’10

01. Superstar (Curtis B) – Sue Cho + Heavygrinder
02. Bass Association f. Louise Marshall – Far Too Loud
03. We Get Wicked f. MC Vex (General Midi) – Vespers
04. London Town (Foamo) – Man Like Me
05. 128 Trek – DJ Zinc
06. Baddest DJ f. Matt B – DJ Hero + Matt B
07. T.E.A.S.E. (Dustin Hulton) – Hot Mouth + Yacek
08. Back To The Old Jack – Freerange DJ’s
09. The Law Of Life – Elite Force
10. Hitman – Tony Faline
11. Detox (Project Access Denied) – Lee Coombs
12. Feedback – Vent