We’re kicking off our 2011 Goodie Bag series with new tunes from Lanu, Ancient Astronauts, Suhov, Empresarios, Tai Allen + Vicelounge, DJ Drez and Trae Sevn, and Alex Dimitri, with remixes by Hidden Orchestra and Alex Dimitri. Follow the label links below for more info on these releases & artists. Stay tuned for more Goodie Bag treats coming soon, and feel free to contact us if you want to submit a track for consideration.

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PROMO TRACKLIST:

Lanu – “Beautiful Trash feat Megan Washington (Hidden Orchestra Remix)” /
Beautiful Trash EP / Tru Thoughts
Ancient Astronauts – “Worldwide” / Into Bass and Time / ESL Music
Suhov – “Love Is” / Heartbox / Budabeats Netlabel
Empresarios – “Lock In” / Sabor Tropical / Fort Knox Five
Tai Allen + Vicelounge – “Canned Goods (It’s Love, It’s Love)” / Canned Goods / Recordbreakin’
DJ Drez and Trae Sevn – “Saturn Movment feat. Steve White” / Chapters Of Ez Sevn / Say it Loud Music
Alex Dimitri Soul South – “Africa (Alex Dimitri Soul South Remix)” /
“Africa” b/w “Heaven” / BBE

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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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PROMO TRACKLIST:

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

This month’s Goodie Bag brings you new heat from the likes of Scott Hardkiss, Dutch, Funk League, Sir Froderick, Noisses, Sandra St. Victor and Angelique Kidjo, along with remixes, guests and production from artists such as Diamond D, Fort Knox Five, Mark de Clive-Lowe, Sadat X and Radioclit. Please support all of these great independent artists, releases and labels. Check out more info on each project via the links below.

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PROMO TRACKLIST:

Scott Hardkiss – “Beat Freak” (Fort Knox Five Remint) / Beat Freak EP / God Within
Dutch – “Beyond All Walking” / A Bright Cold Day / Dusty Pockets / Enemy Soil
Funk League – “The Boogie Down Bombers” Feat. Diamond D & Sadat X (Main Mix) / The Boogie Down Bombers 12″ / Favorite Recordings
Sir Froderick – “Goodfeelings” / Heartaches & Beatbreaks / Record Breakin’
Noisses – “Mr Buzzby” / Mr Buzzby EP / Wicky Lindows
Sandra St. Victor  - “Cosmos” (Produced by Mark de Clive-Lowe) / Sandra St. Victor’s Sinner Child / Strategic Soul Ventures
Angelique Kidjo – “Move On Up” (Radioclit Edit) / Move On Up Remixes / Razor & Tie

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International music sensation, Rocky Dawuni is set to release his highly anticipated new album, Hymns for the Rebel Soul on Aquarian Records. This digital DJ promo includes dance floor remixes from groundbreaking producers Jeremy Sole, DJ OBaH, and DJ Drez, along with featured guest artists Ticklah, Jimmy Lopez, and Blitz the Ambassador.

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PROMO TRACKLIST:
1. “Freefall” (Album Version)
2. “Freefall” (Jeremy Sole Remix feat. Ticklah)
3. “Freefall” (Album Instrumental)
4. “Masterplan” (DJ OBaH Remix feat. Jimmy Lopez)
5. “African Reggae Fever” (DJ Drez Remix feat. Blitz the Ambassador)
6. “African Reggae Fever” (DJ Drez Dub Translation)

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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New York City’s DJ Center has finally unleashed his debut album, Everything In Time, a global soul record bringing back a low-end theory and warmth that’s been absent in music as of late. Featuring an incredible cast of guests including Oddisee, Zaki Ibrahim, Gretchen Parlato, Middle Child, Renee Neufville (of Zhané) and Samia Farah, amongst others, Everything In Time is overflowing with lush piano chords, warm bass lines, boom-bap drum patterns, flying tambourines, and soaring horns. This exclusive digital DJ promo brings you three of the best tracks from the album, along with instrumental versions, an acappella of “In A Song”, and the CD-only bonus track: a timeless remix of “Tout Passe” by Waajeed (of Platinum Pied Pipers fame).

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PROMO TRACKLIST:
1. Leave the City Outside (Featuring Oddisee) Radio Edit
2. Leave the City Outside (Instrumental)
3. In a Song (Featuring Middle Child)
4. In a Song (Instrumental)
5. In A Song (Acappella)
6. Center’s Groove
7. Tout Passe (Waajeed Remix)

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The Spy From Cairo is secretly Moreno Visini, the artist formerly known as Zeb, who’s reimerged with a new album, Secretly Famous. An effort by The Spy From Cairo to consolidate as much Middle Eastern music as possible, every track focuses on a particular style of music from the Arab countries – all with his signature Oud playing & dubbed out electronic stylings – from the fierce sounds of the Mizmar and Nay in “Nayphony” (which is an adaptation of traditional Jordanian music) to “Ana Arabi,” a song about being an Arab (not a terrorist) with beautifully sung lyrics by Ghalia Benali.

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PROMO TRACKLIST:
1. “Ana Arabi” feat Ghalia Benali
2. “Jennaty” feat Ghalia Benali
3. “Nayphony”