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In 2002, Barrio Jazz Gang released its first CD Spectrum, venturing into Nu Jazz territory with an electronic flair. Their new project 2 is a work born from the union of producer/composer Roby Colella (founder of Funky Juice Records) and co-producer/composer and guitarist Steve Micarelli. This digital DJ promo includes “Jumpclub,” the most representative track and natural successor to the popular “Chok-A-Blok Avenue.” It evolves thematically and rhythmically, creating a truly fresh concept of jazz, danceable yet hypnotically fascinating. “Five Apple-Maples” is a tribute to the Paul Desmond jazz classic “Take Five” but projected into the Third Millenium with a tasty 5/4 electronic loop. “Sunday Show (Remix)” closes the album with the mainstream Nu Jazz is in full effect. Elvin Jones-style cymbal work and a four on the floor bass drum beat support veteran trumpet jazzer Eddie Henderson’s flights of fantasy. The Benson-flavored guitar and repetitive, mantra-like vocal phrasing seals the deal on this groovin’ track.

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PROMO TRACKLIST:
1. Jumpclub
2. Kobra Smile
3. Five Apple-Maples
4. Take Yr Freedom Back
5. Nude Look
6. Sunday Show (Remix) feat. Eddie Henderson

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Salvador Santana, the 26-year-old keyboardist, vocalist, composer, and songwriter makes a splash with his single "Keyboard City." Cut with Beastie Boys collaborator Money Mark, the original track layers reedy, synth atmospherics, icy-cool electronic keys and a smooth-as-butter beat underneath Sal’s awesomely zonked-out vocoder-heavy vocals. This digital DJ promo packs not only The Hood Internet remix featuring GZA, but also the Dan Deacon remix of the Hood Internet remix - done, of course, in Dan’s inimitable synthed-out style. Topping it all off is Mathieu Schreyer’s electro-booty breaks remix. Chocked full of rock, funk, R&B and traditional Latin rhythms, Salvador’s album Keyboard City drops early next year.

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PROMO TRACKLIST:
1. “Keyboard City” (Original)
2. “Keyboard City” (The Hood Internet Remix feat. GZA)
3. “Keyboard City” (Dan Deacon Remix feat. GZA)
4. “Keyboard City” (Mathieu Schreyer In The City Booty Mix)

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re-PRODUCED reveals yet another facet of Brooklyn-headquartered, Philly songstress Lizz Fields: her knack for revamping, tweaking and stretching arrangements much like her live show. In this digital DJ promo, Lizz refreshes her take on trademark tracks from By Day By Night and PleasureVille, as well as unleashing previously unreleased cuts. Hear the epic, Notre Dame Cathedral-feel of “When I See Love” (The Journey Remix) and the role call, call-out of Brooklyn Flowers (Transatlantic Remix). Offering much more than simple cut & paste-work, this unexpected soundscape comes with a healthy dose of evolving beats, zapping bleeps and tried & true, live organic elements.

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PROMO TRACKLIST:
1. “Gotta Go” (Gotta Bounce Remix)
2. “Brooklyn Flowers” (Transatlantic Remix)
3. “Speak The Language” (Dub Mix)
4. “When I See Love” (The Journey Remix)
5. “Day Day Day” (The Orwell Remix)
6. “Day Day Day” (Loungin’ Remix)
7. “It’s Ok To Love Me” (Hot Coco Mix)

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Embracing the cyclical nature of music, Los Angeles-based producers Presto and Avatar of Wayward Saints have created a remarkable debut album, Future Vintage. Fusing hip hop, jazz, soul, funk and down-tempo for a unique sound that explores each genre without sounding chaotic or heavy-handed, Future Vintage has the breakbeat sensibility that can knock from the speakers of dance clubs, while conveying the laid-back, urban soul often found in coffeeshops and hipster hangouts. In this digital DJ promo, Noel Zancanella and GIT Beats remix the cosmic elements in “Dream Merchant.” Khurse brandishes his own take on the brooding “Ghost Town,” and collaborator DJ Rylo (Sebadukes) imbues his dexterity on “Cruisin.”

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PROMO TRACKLIST:
1. “Dream Merchant”
2. “Dream Merchant” (Noel Zancanella Remix)
3. “Dream Merchant” (GIT Beats Remix)
4. “Ghost Town”
5. “Ghost Town” (Khurse Remix)
6. “Cruisin”
7. “Cruisin” (DJ Rylo Remix)

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Singer and true multicultural woman, Somi records her third full-length If The Rains Come First, a stunning collection of self-penned story-based songs. Optimism, conviction and resilience are hallmarks of Somi’s new creations of survival and awareness. In this digital DJ promo, “Prayer To The Saint Of The Brokenhearted” reflects on the helplessness and hopelessness one often feels after heartache, while serving as a reminder of faith and renewal. Featuring the legendary Hugh Masekela on trumpet, “Enganjyani” (’most beloved’ in Rutooro, the language spoken by Somi’s Ugandan mother) refers to, “the memory of whispered prayer and being haunted by a past lover.” “Rising” is a song about faith and navigating life’s challenges, filled with a flawless juxtaposition of sizzling rhythm, instantly memorable melody and a vocal style that JazzTimes magazine describes as, “the earthy gutsiness of Nina Simone blended with the vocal beauty of Dianne Reeves.”

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PROMO TRACKLIST:
1. “Prayer To The Saint Of The Brokenhearted”
2. “Enganjyani” feat. Hugh Masekela
3. “Rising”
4. “Changing Inspiration”
5. “Kuzunguka”

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Whether missing in action or abducted, we’ll never know, but New Zealand soul sensation Fat Freddy’s Drop are back with sophomore album, Dr Boondigga & The Big BW. Straight out of the lab and getting rave reviews around the world the seven piece band are returning to what they love best: jamming live. This digital DJ promo gathers together “Big BW” from the new album, “Ernie” from their debut album Based On A True Story, “This Room” from a live recorded 7″, as well as “Bluey” from the Hope For A Generation 10″ vinyl. This fall, the collective embark on an Album Shakedown Tour, playing Melbourne to Manchester and touching down in Los Angeles for their American headline debut.

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PROMO TRACKLIST:
1. Fat Freddy’s Drop - “Big BW” (from Dr. Boondigga & The Big BW)
2. Fat Freddy’s Drop - “Ernie” (from Based On A True Story)
3. Joe Dukie & DJ Fitchie present Fat Freddy’s Drop - “This Room” (Best 7 Version) (from This Room/Ernie live @ Cafe Moskau 12″)
4. Fat Freddy’s Drop - “Bluey” (from Hope For A Generation 10″)

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Munich’s Jazz & Milk Recordings has come up with another dancefloor smasher in Jazz & Milk Breaks Compilation Series Vol 2 of its compilation series. Brilliant international producers and musicians from Barcelona, London, Tokyo, New York, Warsaw, San Sebastian and Munich joined the project and left their individual and often exotic trademarks on this genre-breaking compilation. Taking in fusions of Jazz, Latin, Afro and Funk with eclectic productions, this is all designed for forward thinking dancefloors and minds.

This DJ sampler brings you four of the best tracks on the compilation. Labelhead and Jazz & Milk Breaks compiler Dusty remixed the 13-piece afro-funk group, The Boogoos, creating an electrifying mixture of vintage live sounds and heavy beats. Panama-born percussion maestro César Granados and his latin-jazz combo come up with a breathtaking version of Dizzie Gillespie’s classic tune “Manteca.” Envee opens up the floor with his outstanding jazz dance version of Pinnawela’s tune “You Can Dance.” And Brooklyn’s trusted Greenwood Rhythm Coalition keep the wheels spinning with “Cotonou Caravan.”

Watch out for limited editions with handmade artwork!

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PROMO TRACKLIST:
1. The Boogoos - “The Journey / Ghana ‘74″ (Remix by Dusty)
2. César’s Salad - “Manteca”
3. Pinnawela - “You Can Dance” (Envee Ensemble Version)
4. Greenwood Rhythm Coalition - “Cotonou Caravan”

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With an oustanding lineup of releases set for 2009, and having secured North American distribution through Caroline, groundbreaking UK record label Tru Thoughts brings us this exclusive DJ sampler featuring music from some of the biggest names on their roster. With killer new tracks by Quantic, Flevans, The Bamboos, Kinny, Hot 8 Brass Band, Hint, Belleruche, and Azaxx, this digital DJ promo is a sure sign that Tru Thoughts and their artists are staying one step ahead of the pack.

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Germany’s Jazz&Milk record label founder Dusty has just unleashed his debut album Keep It Raw, the perfect amalgamation of live musicians and modern productions, making the album much more than just a collection of exciting tracks for the club. Showcasing his a wide range of musical influences, from Funk and Jazz to Afro and Latin, Dusty has created a unique sound that combines all of them perfectly. This DJ sampler brings you six of the best tracks from this outstanding album. Be sure to track down the vinyl samplers of Keep It Raw, including an amazing remix EP (with remixes by Solo Moderna, Romanowski, Watch TV and Vono Box).

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What has brought The Roots, TV On The Radio, Cee-Lo Green, Nas, Cut Chemist, will.i.am, Natalie Cole, Bebel Gilberto and other music visionaries together? The forthcoming release of RE:GENERATIONS links these and more top hip-hop, pop, latin, reggae and rock artists with the genius of the legendary Nat King Cole. This digital DJ promo brings you four of the stellar tracks from RE:GENERATIONS, from the likes of Cee-Lo Green, Cut Chemist, Amp Fiddler, and Michaelangelo L’Acqua featuring Bebel Gilberto. Just a glimpse of RE:GENERATIONS‘ inspired congregation of audio and visual art acknowledging the timeless appeal of Cole’s catalog.