This inaugural “goodie bag” promo gathers new tracks from some of our favorite independent labels, offering a prime selection of rump shakers from cutting-edge artists and remixers across the globe. Representing esteemed stateside labels such as Bastard Jazz, NYC Trust, Soular Productions and ESL, along with dependable beat-purveyors across the pond like Tru Thoughts, LoveMonk, Here And Now Recordings and BBE, this batch of bumping goodness is just the tip of the iceberg. For more music from these labels, artists and releases, check their respective links below.

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PROMO TRACKLIST:
Gigoletto Brass Band – “Boogalow” / “Boogalow” b/w “Africa Con Bajo” 7″ [LoveMonk]
Mophono – “Sinicism” (Natural Self Remix) / The Sinicism EP [Bastard Jazz]
Ancient Astronauts – “Everybody” (TM Juke Remix) / Put Em Up EP [ESL]
Beta Hector – “Payback” feat. Dionne Charles / Tru Thoughts Funk [Tru Thoughts]
DJ Sun – “Fun” / One Hundred EP [Soular Productions]
Midnight Lab Band – “Moonwalking” / Mission Control EP [NYC Trust]
YAABA FUNK – “Omanfoa” (DJD Afrodubba Remix) / DJD Remixes [Here And Now]
Harold Melvin – “The Love I Lost” (DFP Promo Edit) / Dimitri From Paris – Get Down With The Philly Sound Compilation [BBE]

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After 2 million records sold and 400 concerts worldwide, Gotan Project – founded by Philippe Cohen Solal, Eduardo Makaroff and Christoph H. Müller – are back with their third studio album, the magnificent Tango 3.0. In this digital DJ promo, Victor Hugo Morales, the legendary Argentinean football commentator, lends his vocals to the first single “La Gloria” (paying homage to his famous goal proclamation that soundtracked Marradonna’s infamous 2nd goal against England). Montreal’s Ghislain Poirier turns up the bassbin-rattling b-line and piles on the Funky percussion for his remix. The group completes its cinematic vision and sonic exploration for “La Gloria” with a new video.

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PROMO TRACKLIST:
1. “La Gloria” (Radio Edit)
2. “La Gloria” (Poirier Remix)

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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.”

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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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Cuban soul rocker and Juno award-winner Alex Cuba delivers his sophomore full-length, Agua Del Pozo. Although he hails from Artemisa, Cuba (1 hour west of Havana) and resides in Smithers, B.C. (14 hours north of Vancouver), musically he lives everywhere in between. His sugarcane-sweet melodies, pop-soul hooks and rock chords subvert commonly held notions of what Cuban music is. The title track, built on a classic, oldschool two-chord salsa vamp and an infectious dance groove, perfectly highlights Cuba’s electric guitar solos. Also included in this album sampler is the ska-tinged “Tu Boca Lo Quita,” wherein Cuba’s tongue-in-cheek lyrics have him yearning for elusive pleasures.

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PROMO TRACKLIST:
1. “Si Pero No”
2. “Tu Boca Lo Quita”
3. “Agua Del Pozo”
4. “Penita En La Cara”
5. “Y Que Bongo”
6. “Fiesta Religion”

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Philadelphia-based indie label Record Breakin’ Music (RBM) opened their doors in 2007 with a straightforward approach to releasing quality new music with a soulful foundation. Founder and tastemaker DJ Junior has been dropping soulful gems for some time now, and his Eavesdrop Radio show on WKDU 91.7FM is a weekly staple for music heads tuning in for vintage jazz, soul, broken beat and everything in-between. RBM has started on the right path by releasing two highly acclaimed compilations, Lend Me Your Ear and Excursions, as well as launching a limited edition 7” series featuring ground-breaking artists and producers. This digital DJ promo brings you nine stellar tracks from the label’s ever-expanding catalog, featuring a plethora of artist such as M64 (Ragen Fykes & Ohmega Watts), Joy Jones, Spinnerty, Kissy Asplund, Vicelounge, DnS, Lil’ Dave, Anthony Valadez, Replife, Dee Ferguson, Dotmatic and more, as well as remixes from Daz-I-Kue (Bugz In The Attic) and Daru. Keep your eyes on Record Breakin’ as they continue to introduce vital contributions to the music community, and your local record store!

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PROMO TRACKLIST:
1. Lil’ Dave – “Cafe Cubana”
2. M64 – Ragen Fykes + Ohmega Watts – “Rhythm of the Drum”
3. Dotmatic – “Lotus”
4. vicelounge ft. Dee Ferguson – “Dear Man” (Original Version)
5. Joy Jones – “The Joy” (Daru’s Drop It Mix)
6. Anthony Valadez – “Go” (ft. Wendisue & John Robinson)
7. Spinnerty – “Foundation Pt 2″ (ft. Replife)
8. Kissey Asplund – “Move Me”
9. DnS – “GUM” (Daz-I-Kue Remix)

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Following the success of the band’s first release Nueva Musica (Billboard #1, Grammy Nomination for RMX of first single, IDMA Award for Best Latin Dance Song), The Latin Project’s new album Musica De La Noche comes straight at you with a superb set of brand new songs and stunning remixes, all put together in their unique tradition-meets-electronica approach of fat beats blended with live musicianship. Stylistically evolving to include more mid-tempo material, the album raises the bar yet again for Latin Electronica, featuring showcase performances by vocalists Freddie Crespo, Debi Nova, Lonnie Jordan, Mitchell Long, Joel Virgel, Lauren Evans, and rapper Kool Kojak; the album also features TLP’s remixes of artists Bebel Gilberto, Incognito and Ceci Bastida, as well as guest remixes from genre heavyweights Shawn Lee and Ramin Sakurai (Supreme Beings of Leisure). This digital DJ promo brings you some of the best tracks from the album, along with non-album versions from the likes of Morgan Page and Static Revenger.

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PROMO TRACKLIST:
1. “Musica De La Noche” (Album Mix)
2. “Musica De La Noche” (Ramin Sakurai Remix)
3. “Musica De La Noche” (Morgan Page Remix)
4. “Ritmo De Verbenza” (Static Revenger vs. The Latin Project Mashup)
5. “Legal” (Album Mix)
6. “Onda” (Album Mix)
7. “Verbenza” (The Tao Of Groove vs. Latin Project Mix)

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Brooklyn’s own outernational deejay Nickodemus returns with his second solo album, Sun People, on ESL Music. Inspired by sunny days and good people, the album mixes positive sonic vibes from all over the globe including Guinea, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Romania, India, Turkey, United Kingdom and New York City! This digital DJ promo brings you two of Sun People’s hottest tracks (featuring collaborators Quantic, Falu, and The New York Gypsy All-Stars) along with an exclusive Calindia mix of “Didibina”. Get ready to go on a musical journey through the world of funky, organic, urban dance music all seen through the eyes of a New York native who consistently makes music without borders!

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PROMO TRACKLIST:
1. “Didibina” (feat. Falu, produced with Quantic)
2. “Didibina” (Calindia Mix)
3. “2 Sips & Magic” (feat. The New York Gypsy Allstars)

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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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Novalima’s pioneering blend of soulful Afro-Peruvian rhythms and melodies with the cutting-edge grooves of dub reggae, chilled-out electronica and funky Latin beats creates an irresistible mash-up of old-school traditions and modern trends, brought to life on their forthcoming album Coba Coba. This digital DJ promo presents eight of the tracks from the album, including the broken-beat funk groove of “Tumbala” featuring vocals from Spanish rocker Gecko Turner, as well as the album’s penultimate track “Yo Voy,” a scorching Caribbean groove featuring keys by New Zealand nu-jazz mastermind Mark de Clive-Lowe. Breaking boundaries and beats, Novalima is sure to get the people moving with Coba Coba!

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Multi-talented singer-songwriter Anané, known for her collaborations with Louie Vega (of Masters At Work fame) and his prestigious Elements Of Life collective, is finally set to release her debut album Ananésworld, a powerful record that demonstrates the wide range of her talents and the diversity of her many influenes, from dance, rock and soul, to R&B, latin and Caribbean music. This digital DJ promo features the Louie Vega produced club mix of the grooving album highlight “Bem Ma Mi.” Bringing you the club, dub and original mix of “Bem Ma Mi,” as well as four more album tracks from the Ananésworld EP, this digital DJ promo is a special, early glimpse into the wonderful world of Anané.