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Supreme Beings of Leisure founder Ramin Sakurai returns with “Brace Yourselves,” his first solo effort and the debut single from his forthcoming record, Featuring. Teaming up with the Wailers vocalist Elan, Ramin made the remixes a family affair: the nine-track single release features fierce remixes by longtime friends Mocean Worker, David ‘Duke Mushroom’ Schommer, Neanderthals with Technology, Dirticow, Pangaea Project, Celeste Lear and a reggae mix by Sakurai himself.

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1. Brace Yourselves ft. Elan (Original Mix)
2. Brace Yourselves (“Brace Yaselfs” Duke Mushroom Mix ft. Bruck Up)
3. Brace Yourselves (Mocean Worker with SBL Remix)
4. Brace Yourselves (Neanderthals with Technology Remix)
5. Brace Yourselves (Dirti Cow Vocal Remix)
6. Brace Yourselves (Dirti Cow Dub Vocal Mix)
7. Brace Yourselves (Pangaea Project Remix)
8. Brace Yourselves (RAM’s Reggae Mix)
9. Brace Yourselves (Celeste Lear Dub Remix)

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Internationally-acclaimed, Belgium-born recording artist Selah Sue‘s self-titled debut album will drop on August 21 on Columbia Records. Selah Sue’s style – a distinctive blend of pop, soul, funk and reggae – is exemplified in the album’s vivacious first single, “Raggamuffin” (out now), produced by Patrice. This DJ sampler features a brand new version of “Raggamuffin” featuring J.Cole, which debuted on Hot97 yesterday. Also included here is “Please,” her duet with Cee-Lo Green. Feel free to share/blog the Soundcloud stream of the J. Cole version, and also, check out the video for “Raggamuffin” after the jump.

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PROMO TRACKLIST:
1. Raggamuffin (Album)
2. This World
3. Please ft. Cee-Lo
4. Raggamuffin ft. J. Cole

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Led by producer, engineer, and percussionist Amon (Turntables on the Hudson / Afrokinetic), the Analog Players Society (APS) is a collective and community of musicians rooted at The Hook Studio in Brooklyn, NY. This digital DJ promo features songs from both of APS’s forthcoming 7″ releases on Redbud Records, out on 12/13. APS Vol. 1 consists of two dubbed out covers of well-known tracks: “Let The Music Play” (Version) originally recorded in 1983 by Shannon, and “Dance Hall Days” (Version) also recorded in 1983 by Wang Chung. APS Vol. 2 is a stellar re-working of the 1986 hit song “I Can’t Wait” by Nu Shooz, which features the radiant vocals of Cecilia Stalin (Koop) over a full horn section and infectious keys. The instrumental version not included in this promo is available exclusively on Bandcamp. As a holiday bonus, there’s also a funked out steppers remix of Vince Guaraldi’s classic “Christmas Time Is Here.”

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PROMO TRACKLIST:
1. I Can’t Wait ft. Cecilia Stalin
2. Let The Music Play ft. Ethan White
3. Dance Hall Days
4. Christmas Time Is Here (Steppers Version)

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UrbanWorld Records proudly presents the second installment of their vinyl compilation series Global Bass. It has been one year and six wonderful EP releases since Volume 1, and Volume 2 continues the collection of true genre bending global mash-up. It’s a diverse yet very smooth compilation of genres like digital cumbia, moombahton, samba breakbeats, dubstep, raverton, dub-house, baile-funk, afrobeat, electro swing and more, yet unclassified, rhythms. All the tracks on this release have been heavily floor tested by world-renowned DJs.

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PROMO TRACKLIST:
1. Copia Doble Systema – “One, Day Revolution” (Schlachthofbronx Remix)
2. Mo Fire – “Muito Bom” (Vocal)
3. Solo Moderna – “Sonido Pouble” (Dixone Remix)
4. Copia Doble Systema – “Mundo Militar”
5. Farrapo & Yanez – “Samborigeno” (Bert On Beats Remix)
6. Solo Moderna – “Solta Futura” (Second Sky & Thomas Blondet Remix)
7. Copia Doble Systema – “Made In China” (Toy Selectah Raverton Remix)
8. Mo Fire – “Baile Do Mau Mau” (Savages y Suefo Shuffle)
9. Oriol Vandela – “Music Man” (Solo Moderna Remix)
10. Farrapo & Yanez – “Oliveto” ft. Botecoeletro (Thykier Remix)
11. LoveAvalanche – “Less Corruption” ft. Mc BenJammin (Extended Mix)
12. Solo Moderna – “Sonido Pouble’
13. Analogik – Ali (DokkedalDixen Remix)
14. LoveAvalanche feat MC BenJammin – Less Corruption (Sabo Remix)
15. Analogik – Ali (Budzillus Remix)

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On The Black Seeds‘ new release, Specials: Remixes & Versions from Solid Ground, they present songs from their Solid Ground LP in a new light by giving a range of artists, producers, and MC’s from New Zealand and around the world a chance to put their take on a Seeds song. This digital DJ promo features NZ DJ Downtown Brown with reggae MCs The Mighty Asterix and MC Switch, NZ based trio Truth, the UK’s JStar, and 20-year old Wellington producer D-Duff, AKA Damian Duffy. The full compilation also includes some Solid Ground B-side material, as well as dub and acoustic versions recorded during the album sessions. The end result is a 14-track digital album, which mashes up their LP into a huge range of styles and genres – from funk to dubstep to acoustic to electronic and back again. The Black Seeds’ fifth studio album is due to drop in 2011.

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PROMO TRACKLIST:
1. Make A Move (Downtown Brown Remix feat. MC’s Mighty Asterix & Switch)
2. Slingshot (Truth Remix)
3. Come to Me (JStar Remix feat. MC Ishu)
4. Rotten Dub (‘Rotten Apple’ D-Duff Remix)

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Inspired by the burgeoning dub step scene and dub visionaries such as On-U Sound’s Adrian Sherwood and Mad Professor, the Easy Star All-Stars have compiled Dubber Side of the Moon (out October 26), the ultimate remix collection of their much lauded reggae smash Dub Side of The Moon. Each track features a unique dub producer exploring spaced-out reggae and bass-heavy remixes of the original Dub Side of the Moon, a reggae tribute to Pink Floyd’s iconic Dark Side of the Moon. In this digital DJ promo, the All-Stars’ resident soundman The Alchemist‘s interpretation of “Money” is a dub step bass bleeder. Kalbata‘s might be the most innovative mix on the album. Israeli born and signed to Soul Jazz Records, his mix merges the tech sound into dub-step. Boston’s mysterious 10 Ft Ganja Plant, Groove Corporation and Border Crossing also provide roots heavy remixes to the album.

The Dubber Side full-length also includes 4 bonus remixes (as well as 2 additional bonus tracks exclusive to the iTunes release).

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PROMO TRACKLIST:
1. “On The Run” (10 Ft. Ganja Plant Remix)
2. “Time” (Groove Corporation Remix)
3. “Money” (The Alchemist Remix)
4. “Any Colour You Like” (Kalbata Remix)
5. “Step It Pon The Rastaman Scene” (Border Crossing Remix)

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Dr. Martens is celebrating its 50th anniversary by enlisting ten contemporary bands and ten film directors to cover ten cult classic songs. So far the project has included The Noisettes, The Duke Spirit, Dam-Funk, Buraka Som Sistema, The Cinematic Orchestra, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, N.A.S.A., The Raveonettes, and Michael Davis of MC5 & D.O.A. reinterpreting classic tracks from the Buzzcocks, Sham 69, The Human League, Neneh Cherry, Jeff Buckley, The Pogues, Max Romeo, The Stone Roses, and Cold War Kids. The tenth and final track in the series is VERBAL + YOON‘s interpretation of The Runaways’ single “Cherry Bomb” with a video directed by Yue Wu (released today). This digital DJ promo provides all 10 tracks from the series’ album release.

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PROMO TRACKLIST:
1. Noisettes – Ever Fallen In Love With Someone You Shouldn’t've (Buzzcocks)
2. DaM-FunK – Things That Dreams Are Made Of (The Human League)
3. The Duke Spirit – If The Kids Are United (Sham 69)
4. Buraka Som Sistema – Buffalo Stance (Neneh Cherry)
5. The Cinematic Orchestra – Lilac Wine (Jeff Buckley)
6. Black Rebel Motorcycle Club – Dirty Old Town (The Pogues)
7. N.A.S.A. – Chase The Devil (Max Romeo)
8. The Raveonettes – I Wanna Be Adored (The Stone Roses)
9. Michael Davis of MC5 & D.O.A. – Something Is Not Right With Me (Cold War Kids)
10. VERBAL + YOON – Cherry Bomb (The Runaways)

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Dr. Martens is celebrating its 50th anniversary by enlisting ten contemporary bands and ten film directors to cover ten cult classic songs. The seventh and latest track in the series is N.A.S.A.‘s re-interpretation of Max Romeo and The Upsetters classic reggae anthem “I Chase the Devil.” Having collaborated with heads as diverse as M.I.A., Karen O and Tom Waits on their masterful debut LP The Spirit of Apollo, it was anyone’s guess as to what direction N.A.S.A. would take. After hours spent crunching real tape loops and experimenting with the dubbing to get exactly the right “stoned, spacey feel,” the production on the track sparkles. The animated video that accompanies is every inch as virtuoso with humor and imagination in excess. Don Letts has broken boundaries left, right and center in his film work and this video continues that spirit of exploration with extra-powerful visuals.

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The 50 Years of Dr. Martens series also features music by Noisettes, The Duke Spirit, DaM-Funk, Buraka Som Sistema, The Cinematic Orchestra, and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. Watch all the videos, download the free MP3′s in the collection, and check back for more coming soon from The Raveonettes, Michael Davis of MC5 & D.O.A., and VERBAL + YOON at 50.drmartens.com.

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PROMO TRACKLIST:
1. “Chase The Devil” (WAV)
2. “Chase The Devil” (MP3)

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In anticipation of their upcoming debut album to be released later this year on Sustainable Recordings, Agape featuring Nadia Harris unveils EP1. The four tracks are open, soulful and diverse with an element of dub that ties it all together. “She Really Likes It” (watch the video) has echos of funk, soul, ska, drum & bass and Brazilian rhythms, which come together to create a mood that is fun and uptempo. “I And I” is a soulful broken beat track that is acoustic as well as electronic, and “If Love” is a Reggae/Dub song with a one love message. In addition to producer/DJ Erick Paredes and Jamaican singer/songwriter Nadia Harris, the EP features an all-star cast of musicians that make up the live band. Stay tuned for the remixes and EP2 coming soon!

Upcoming Agape Shows
Erick Paredes, Agape featuring Nadia Harris and King Britt @ Deep Space, Cielo NYC on Monday August 16th, 2010.
18 Little w 12th Street New York, NY 10014, (212) 645-5700
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Agape Featuring Nadia Harris (Live band showcase) @ Nublu. Sunday, August 22, 2010. Early Set 9:30PM. Nublu is at 62 Avenue C (between 4/5th street, East Village. Manhattan) NY 10009-6916 – 212 375-1500
Nublu

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PROMO TRACKLIST:
1. “She Really Likes It”
2. “I And I”
3. “If Love”

This Goodie Bag features brilliant new tracks from Quantic, DJ Eleven, Kabanjak, Samantha James, Letherette, Pollyn, Mr. Vega, and Onra garnished with remixes by Ancient Astronauts, Eric Kupper, and Nosaj Thing. Respect to all of the great labels and artists who dropped off this heat for us. Stay tuned for more goodies coming soon!

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DJ Eleven feat. Mike Baker The Bike Maker – “Every Freakin’” (Illo + Kaem Remix) / Every Freakin’ EP / 11 Inch Records
Kabanjak – “Dub To Go” (Ancient Astronauts Remix) / Dub To Go EP /
Switchstance Recordings
Pollyn – “Other Side” (Nosaj Thing Remix) / The Other Way EP  / Music Music!
Quantic – “Dub Y Guaguanco” / Quantic Presenta: Flowering Inferno 2 / Tru Thoughts
Letherette – “Blad” / Brownswood Electric / Brownswood Recordings
Samantha James – “Subconscious” (Eric Kupper Remix) / Subconscious (Single) /
OM Records
Mr. Vega – “High Enough” / High Enough EP / Rot10 Musik
Onra – “Lying Besides You” (Original Mix) /  Jay Scarlett and Onur Engin Present – Maverick Sessions Two / U-Beat Records